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AGENDACITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETINGWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011CITY HALL1500 MARILLADALLAS, TEXAS 752019:00 A.M.9:00 amInvocation and Pledge of Allegiance6ESSpecial PresentationsOpen Microphone SpeakersVOTING AGENDA1.6ESConsideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation andduties of board and commission members (List of nominees is available in the CitySecretary's Office)Council Group PortraitBriefingsA.2012 City CalendarB.Complete Streets Initiative Update6ESLunchC.Council Retreat PreparationClosed SessionAttorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)Jennifer Florence Dawson et al., v. City of Dallas,Civil Action No. 3:11-CV-02698-B6ESOpen Microphone Speakers6ESThe above schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated briefings and issubject to change at any time. Current agenda information may be obtained by calling(214) 670-3100 during working hours.Note: An expression of preference or a preliminary vote may be taken by the Council onany of the briefing items.
A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda itemsconcerns one of the following:1.Contemplated or pending litigation, or matters where legal advice is requested of theCity Attorney. Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.2.The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in anopen meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City innegotiations with a third person. Section 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.3.A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an openmeeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiationswith a third person. Section 551.073 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.4.Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation,reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or tohear a complaint against an officer or employee. Section 551.074 of the TexasOpen Meetings Act.5.The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel ordevices. Section 551.076 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.6.Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations. Section 551.087 of theTexas Open Meetings Act.2
CITY OF DALLAS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSNOMINEES FOR INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTSCLEARED FOR COUNCIL ACTIONCDCCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION02MICHAEL P. LOVUOLOW M 02SDFRENOMINATED REC 09/01/2011Appointed by MEDRANOMember since:10/14/2005Terms served:3Member since: 05/03/2011Terms served:0SOUTH DALLASIFAIR PARK TRUST FUND BOARD09JEFFERY “JEFF” SULLIVANW M 14IRENOMINATED REC 09/08/2011Appointed by KADANEBusiness Owner In Sdf AreaCity of DallasCity Secretary’s Office1Nominees Ready10/14/2011
CITY OF DALLAS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSNOMINEES FOR FULL COUNCIL APPOINTMENTCLEARED FOR COUNCIL ACTIONCSB05CIVIL SERVICE BOARDALBERT T. TURNERW M 09 CNominated by: KADANECity of DallasCity Secretarys OfficeRENOMINATED REC 09/08/2011Member since:112/03/2009Terms served:Nominees Ready10/14/2011
MemorandumCITY OF DALLASDateToSubjectOctober 14,2011Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council2012 City CalendarThe City Council’s October 19, 2011 agenda includes a briefing on the 2012 CityCalendar. Copies of the briefing and the proposed City Calendar are attached for yourreview, The Council’s October 26, 2011 addendum will include an item to adopt the2012 City Calendar.Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the calendar.iUrvt tfrI,L)Jeanne ChipperfieldChief Financial OfficerAttachmentsC: Mary K. Suhm, City ManagerA.C. Gonzalez, First Assistant City ManagerRyan S. Evans, Assistant City ManagerJill A. Jordan. P.E., Assistant City ManagerJoey Zapata, Interim Assistant City ManagerRosa Rios, Interim City SecretaryTom Perkins, City AttorneyCraig Kinton, City AuditorForest Turner, Assistant City ManagerDallas, The Cite That Works. Diverse, Vibrant, and Progressive
2012 City CalendarCity Council BriefingOctober 19, 20111
City CalendarJanuary 2012 – December 2012 Council Briefing and Agenda Meetings Cancelled Meetings and Council Recesses Council Committee Meetings Budget Workshops, Public Hearings and Town HallMeetings City Holidays Civilian Employees Mandatory City Leave Days2
City Council MeetingsJanuary 2012- December 2012Council Briefing MeetingsJanuary 4th, 18thFebruary 1st, 15thMarch 7thApril 4th, 18thMay 2nd, 16thJune 6th, 20thAugust 1st, 15thSeptember 5th, 19thOctober 3rd, 17thNovember 7thDecember 5thCouncil Agenda MeetingsJanuary 11th, 25thFebruary 8th, 22ndMarch 28thApril 11th, 25thMay 9th, 23rdJune 13th, 27thAugust 8th, 22ndSeptember 12th, 26thOctober 10th, 24thNovember 12th, 26th (Both on Monday)December 12th3
City Council Recess Council Recess, March 12th – 23rd- National League of Cities Conference: March 10th -14th- Coincides with Spring Break Schedules for 13Independent School Districts in the City of Dallas Council Recess, July 1st - 31st- Council Resolution 90-26734
Cancelled and Moved City Council Meetings Meetings Cancelled for Holidays– November 21st– December 19th– December 26th Fifth Wednesday – No Meetings– February 29th– May 30th– August 29th– October 31st5
Cancelled and Moved City Council Meetings(continued) Meetings Moved due to Conferences– November 14th moved to November 12th due to Texas Municipal League(TML) Meeting– November 28th moved to November 26th due to National League of Cities(NLC) Meeting6
Council Committee Meetings Cancelledor Moved to Tuesday Monday, January 2nd - City HolidayCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday – January 16th, Martin Luther King, Jr. DayCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday – January 17th Monday – February 20th, Presidents’ DayCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday - February 21st Monday – March 12th, and March 19th – Council RecessCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday, May 28th – Memorial Day HolidayCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled7
Council Committee Meetings Cancelledor Moved to Tuesday (continued) July - All Council Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday – August 13th, Presentation of City Manager’s RecommendedBudgetCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday – August 14th Monday – August 27th, Budget WorkshopCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday – August 28th Monday – September 3rd, Labor Day/Cesar E. Chavez DayCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday – September 4th Monday – September 10th, Budget Amendment WorkshopCouncil Committee Meetings moved to Tuesday – September 11th8
Council Committee Meetings Cancelledor Moved to Tuesday (continued) Monday – November 12th, City Council Meeting , National League of CitiesConferenceCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday – November 19th, Thanksgiving HolidayCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday – November 26th, City Council Meeting , National League of CitiesConferenceCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled Monday – December 17th and Monday, December 24th, Christmas HolidayCouncil Committee Meetings Cancelled9
City Council Committees Economic Development (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 1st and 3rd Monday)January 17th (Tuesday)February 6th, 21st (Tuesday)March 5thApril 2nd, 16thMay 7th, 21stJune 4th, 18thAugust 6th, 20thSeptember 4th (Tuesday), 17thOctober 1st, 15thNovember 5thDecember 3rdSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.10
City Council Committees (continued) Housing (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 1st and 3rd Monday)January 17th (Tuesday)February 6th, 21st (Tuesday)March 5thApril 2nd, 16thMay 7th, 21stJune 4th, 18thAugust 6th, 20thSeptember 4th (Tuesday), 17thOctober 1st, 15thNovember 5thDecember 3rdSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.11
City Council Committees (continued) Budget, Finance and Audit (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 1st and 3rd Monday)January 17th (Tuesday)February 6th, 21st (Tuesday)March 5thApril 2nd, 16thMay 7th, 21stJune 4th , 18thAugust 6th, 20thSeptember 4th (Tuesday), 17thOctober 1st, 15thNovember 5thDecember 3rdSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.12
City Council Committees (continued) Arts, Culture, & Libraries (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 3rd Monday)January 17th (Tuesday)February 21st (Tuesday)April 16thMay 21stJune 18thAugust 20thSeptember 4th (1st Tuesday)October 15thSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.13
City Council Committees (continued) Quality of Life and Government Services (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 2nd and 4thMonday)January 9th, 23rdFebruary 13th, 27thMarch 26thApril 9th, 23rdMay 14thJune 11th, 25thAugust 14th, 28th (Both on Tuesday)September 11th (Tuesday), 24thOctober 8th, 22ndDecember 10thSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.14
City Council Committees (continued) Public Safety (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 2nd and 4th Monday)January 9th, 23rdFebruary 13th, 27thMarch 26thApril 9th, 23rdMay 14thJune 11th, 25thAugust 14th, 28th (Both on Tuesday)September 11th (Tuesday) , 24thOctober 8th, 22ndDecember 10thSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.15
City Council Committees (continued) Transportation and Environment (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 2nd and 4th Monday)January 9th, 23rdFebruary 13th, 27thMarch 26thApril 9th, 23rdMay 14thJune 11th, 25thAugust 14th, 28th (Both on Tuesday)September 11th (Tuesday), 24thOctober 8th, 22ndDecember 10thSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.16
City Council Committees (continued) Trinity River Corridor Project (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 2nd Monday)January 9thFebruary 13thApril 9thMay 14thJune 11thAugust 14th (Tuesday)September 11th (Tuesday)October 8thDecember 10thSome meetings are cancelled due to conflict with a holiday, briefing or recess.17
Budget Workshops WednesdayJanuary 18thObjectives and Strategies for FY 2012-13 WednesdayMay 16thPreliminary Ranking of the FY 2012-13Budget Offers WednesdayJune 20thFY 2012-13 Budget Outlook MondayAugust 13thPresentation of City Manager’sFY 2012-13 Recommended BudgetNote:Additional Budget Workshops may be added at a later date.18
Budget Workshops (continued) MondayAugust 27thCouncil Budget Workshop WednesdaySeptember 5thVote to adopt Budget 1st Reading MondayCouncil Budget Amendments WorkshopSeptember 10th WednesdayBudget Adoption 2nd ReadingSeptember 19th19
Budget Public Hearings Wednesday, March 28th Wednesday, May 23rd Wednesday, August 22ndBudget Town Hall Meetings to present City Manager’s RecommendedBudget August 13th – September 4th20
City HolidaysMonday, January 2ndNew Year’s DayMonday, January 16thMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, February 20thPresidents’ DayMonday, May 28thMemorial DayWednesday, July 4thIndependence DayMonday, September 3rdLabor Day/Cesar E. Chavez DayThursday, November 22nd Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 23rdSeptember 11th Remembrance Day/Day After ThanksgivingTuesday, December 25thChristmas Holiday21
Civilian Employees Mandatory City Leave Days Friday, August 31stNote: At this time, civilian mandatory city leave days have not beenscheduled for October – December 201222
Next Steps Adopt the 2012 calendar on October 26, 2011Appendix 2012 City Calendar23
JanuarySun1New Year’s DayMonTue23Council Committee il Briefing9:00amNew Year’s Day City Holiday8910Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject1516Council Committee MeetingsMovedMartin Luther King, Jr. Day CityHoliday11Council Agenda9:00am17Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries18Council Briefing9:00amBudget WorkshopU.S. Conference of MayorsWashington, DCWinter Meeting222324Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment293025U.S. Conference of MayorsWashington, D.C.Winter Meeting26U.S. Conference of MayorsWashington, D.C.Winter Meeting2728Council Agenda9:00am31Note: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
Council Briefing9:00am567Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit121314Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject1920Council Committee MeetingsMovedPresidents’ Day City Holiday2627Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment8Council Agenda9:00am15Council Briefing9:00am21Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries2822Council Agenda9:00am29Fifth Wednesday – No CityCouncil MeetingNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
MarchSun4Mon5Tue6Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & AuditWed7ThuFriSat1238910Council Briefing9:00amNational League of CitiesConference – Washington, D.C.111213Council Committee MeetingsCancelledNational League of CitiesConference – Washington, D.C.18Council RecessCouncil RecessCouncil RecessNational League of CitiesConference – Washington, D.CNational League of CitiesConference – Washington, D.CNational League of CitiesConference – Washington, D.C1920Council Committee MeetingsCancelledCouncil Recess251426Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment151617City Council Meeting Cancelled21Council Recess22Council Recess2324City Council Meeting CancelledCouncil Recess27Council Recess28Council Recess29Council Recess3031Council Agenda9:00amBudget Public HearingNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
AprilSun1MonTue23Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit8Easter91623Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment2945FriSat67Good FridayPassover (Begins at Sundown)1011PassoverSecond Night Seder121314192021262728Council Agenda9:00am17Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries22ThuCouncil Briefing9:00amCouncil Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject15Wed18Council Briefing9:00am2425Council Agenda9:00am30Note: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
ncil Briefing9:00am678Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit131415Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject202128Council Committee MeetingsCancelled16Council Briefing9:00amBudget Workshop22Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries279Council Agenda9:00am23Council Agenda9:00amBudget Public Hearing293031Fifth Wednesday – No CityCouncil MeetingMemorial Day City HolidayNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
JuneSun3Mon4Tue5Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit1011181225Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &EnvironmentFriSat1278913141516Council Agenda9:00amU.S. Conference of MayorsOrlando, FL19Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries246ThuCouncil Briefing9:00amCouncil Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject17Wed20U.S. Conference of MayorsOrlando, FLU.S. Conference of MayorsOrlando, FL212223282930Council Briefing9:00amBudget Workshop2627Council Agenda9:00amNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
JulySun1MonTue23Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 1990WedThuFriSat45671213142021Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 1990Independence Day City Holiday8910Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 1990151617Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 19902223301819Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 199024Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 19902911Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 199025Ramadan Begins262728Council RecessPer Resolution 90-2673 PassedAugust 22, 199031Note: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
uncil Briefing9:00am567Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit1213Council Committee MeetingsMoved9:00am Council BudgetWorkshopPresentation of City Manager’sRecommended Budget8Council Agenda9:00am14Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject15Council Briefing9:00amBudget WorkshopBudget Town Hall MeetingsBegin – TBA192021Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries2627Council Committee MeetingsMoved9:00am Council BudgetWorkshop22Council Agenda9:00amBudget Public Hearing28Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment2930Fifth Wednesday – No CityCouncil MeetingNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES31Civilian Employees MandatoryCity Leave Day2012
SeptemberSunMonTueWedThuFriSat123Council Committee MeetingsMovedLabor Day/Cesar E. Chavez DayCity Holiday4Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries5678131415202122272829Council Briefing9:00amVote to adopt Budget 1st ReadingBudget Town Hall Meetings End910Council Committee MeetingsMoved9:00am Council BudgetAmendments Workshop161711Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject18Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & AuditRosh Hashanah (Begins atSundown)23Rosh Hashanah24Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment12Council Agenda9:00am19Council Briefing9:00amBudget Adoption 2nd ReadingRosh Hashanah2526Council Agenda9:00amYom Kippur (Begins at Sundown)Yom Kippur30Note: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
OctoberSunMonTue12Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & il Briefing9:00am23Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment28FriCouncil Agenda9:00amCouncil Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit3:00pm-Arts, Culture & Libraries21ThuCouncil Briefing9:00amCouncil Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject14Wed24Council Agenda9:00am3031Fifth Wednesday – No CityCouncil MeetingNote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
NovemberSun4Mon5Tue6Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit111218191326Texas Municipal League AnnualConference – Grapevine, TX2014Texas Municipal League AnnualConference – Grapevine, TX21City Council Meeting Cancelled27Council Committee MeetingsCancelledCouncil Agenda9:00amFriSat1238910151617City Council Agenda MeetingMoved to November 12thCouncil Committee MeetingsCancelled257ThuCouncil Briefing9:00amCouncil Committee MeetingsCancelledCouncil Agenda9:00amWed28Texas Municipal League AnnualConference – Grapevine, TX22Thanksgiving Day City Holiday29Texas Municipal League AnnualConference – Grapevine, TX23September 11th RemembranceDay/Day after Thanksgiving DayCity Holiday2430City Council Agenda MeetingMoved to November 26thNational League of CitiesConference – Boston, MANational League of CitiesConference – Boston, MANational League of CitiesConference – Boston, MANote: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ESNational League of CitiesConference – Boston, MA2012
DecemberSunMonTueWedThuFriSat1National League of CitiesConference – Boston, MA234Council Committees:9:00am-Economic Development11:00am-Housing1:00pm-Budget, Finance & Audit9Hanukkah1011Council Committees:9:00am-Quality of Life &Government Services11:00am-Public Safety1:00pm-Transportation &Environment3:00pm-Trinity River CorridorProject161724Council Committee MeetingsCancelled3067128Eight Days of Hanukkah (Beginsat Sundown)131415202122272829Council Agenda9:00am18Council Committee MeetingsCancelled235Council Briefing9:00am19City Council Meeting Cancelled25Christmas Day City Holiday26City Council Meeting Cancelled31Note: Council Agenda Meetings are held in Council Chambersand Council Briefing and Committee meetings are held in Room 6ES2012
Complete Streets InitiativeUpdateUrbanAdvantageDallas City Council BriefingOctober 19, 2011
Presentation Outline Review project approach Proposed pilot design projects Review public involvement plan Public values survey results2
Project Background Planning project funded through a federalplanning grant, with matching fundsprovided by the Regional TransportationCouncil (RTC) Opportunity to advance regional and Citygoals established in the Council adoptedforwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan Project initiated in May 20113
Complete Streets Principles Street design for all relevanttransportation modes: pedestrians,bicycles, transit, automobiles Different design solutions for differentcontexts: flexibility to accommodatechanging needs Enhanced public realm: Streets asplaces rather than mere traffic conduits Green streets: Environmentallysustainable design solutions4
Range of Street Design ContextsMixed useCommercial5ResidentialUrban residential5
Enhancing The Public RealmWall signPedestrian lightingAwnings An idealized mixed use streetexample illustrating a range ofComplete Street elements inone locationOn-street parkingActive storefrontsStreet treesBuildings at sidewalksWide sidewalksOutdoor diningUrbanAdvantage6
Green Storm Water Management Sustainable approaches tostorm water management77
Initial Assumptions The Complete Streets Initiative reflects a shiftingmindset for some citizens in favor of gradual transitionof streets to accommodate multiple users Not all streets are appropriate or feasible candidatesfor transformation – the majority of streets will notchange significantly Cost of enhancements and maintenance of newamenities will be one of the key factors that must beconsidered when weighing the benefits of completestreets8
Objectives of the CompleteStreets Initiative Establish a Complete Streets design process, policiesand standards that integrate iSWM principles Provide a range of opportunities for public input onpriorities, costs/benefits and trade-offs of completestreets Develop a strategy for systematic and phasedimplementation over time Ensure coordination with 2012 Bond Program, iSWMmanual amendment and current CIP projects9
Key Opportunities / Challenges Explore more flexible use of existing publicrights-of-way to accommodate expanding andchanging transportation needs Explore sustainable, long-term funding strategiesfor increased capital and maintenance costsassociated with complete streets through acombination of public and private sources10
The Street Edge The street edge straddles public and privateproperty presenting opportunities and challengesProinety lpe r11UrbanAdvantage
Multipurpose/Flexible Street Space12
Anticipated Outcomes Vision Map and Design Manual: Citywide, context-sensitive, complete streets vision mapto provide a basis for the street design process Flexible, easy-to-use street design guidelines andstandards for the engineering community Implementation Program: Pilot design projects for funding consideration throughthe 2012 Bond Program Recommendations for how the implementation of newpolicies and standards will be phased in Recommendations for long-term funding strategies13
Proposed Pilot Design Projects Develop conceptual designs for a manageableselection of projects to be considered forimplementation through the 2012 BondProgram and private development initiatives Showcase and test new complete street designconcepts on specific streets across the city thatare suited for change and have potential forneighborhood support Conduct citywide workshops / demonstrationsto engage the community in the conceptualdesign process14
Proposed Pilot Design ProjectsSelection Criteria Timely public or private planning efforts anddevelopment opportunities that supportcomplete streets Key linkages between existing community andneighborhood destinations with potential toencourage more walking, biking or transit use Potential for roadway design improvementswithout additional right-of-way acquisition Councilmember input15
Proposed PilotDesign Projects Davis StreetRoss AvenueKnox – HendersonFort Worth AvenueLancaster RoadBuckner BoulevardRoyal LaneGrand AvenueCamp Wisdom DriveNorth CliffSkillman StreetAlpha RoadPark LaneMeadowcreek DriveNote: Specific project locations and definitions maychange based on further analysis and community input16
Complete Streets InitiativePublic Involvement Plan Project website and facebook page Public kick-off event Visual essay contest In-depth stakeholder interviews and public values survey Technical Committee Community Focus Groups Community workshops / demonstrations Citywide open house17
Progress To Date Consultant team led by Kimley-Horn andAssociates hired; team includes acombination of national and local expertise Initial Technical Committee meetings held Public kick-off event held on Ross Avenue18
Public Kick Off EventHeld on June 26, 2011 Better Block event on Ross Avenue19
Visual EssayContest Opportunity for allcitizens to providecreative input oncomplete streets Working with BigThought toengage schoolkids20
Technical Committee Facilitated by Sustainable Development andConstruction staff and consultants Provide technical input on products at keymilestones Key staff from other City departments andagencies Developers with project experience in pushingthe envelope on street design and street use Other relevant professional expertise21
Community Focus Groups 3 Citywide stakeholder focus groups: Residential community representatives User/advocacy groups Pilot design projects stakeholders Two rounds of work sessions facilitated bySustainable Development and Construction staffand consultants with open and collaborativediscussion to create an optimal environment forcreative thinking and feedback on specific topics Review project approach from a range ofperspectives to ensure consistency with Dallasvalues and needs22
Community Workshops /Demonstrations Community Workshops: Seven citywideworkshops focused on developing preliminarypilot design project concepts for and receivinginput on the citywide complete streets visionand design manual Southern Dallas Better Block Event: focused onengaging the community in activating andtransforming a street for a day Demonstration sites: Temporary installations attwo locations to test and evaluate new designconcepts in real conditions over several weeks23
Public Values SurveyMethodology Overview Focus on gauging public perceptions anddesires regarding transportation and streets Questionnaire designed by Collective Strength,with input from Kimley-Horn and Associatesand City of Dallas 518 interviews conducted by Promark Researchin August 2011 using standard market researchindustry protocol for telephone polling The results are calibrated to mirror 2010 U.S.Census for age, race, income, gender andgeographic area24
Summary of Survey Findings Bottom line: Significant opportunity exists in Dallas togain widespread public support for Complete Streets ifsafety, health and economic development benefits arealso emphasized along with maintenance of existingstreets The vast majority (over 90%) of surveyed residentssupport sustainable communities with more transportationchoices, access to shops, schools and jobs close by,energy efficiency and improved air and water quality The most important cited reasons for wanting CompleteStreets include being safer, being healthier, boosting theeconomy and saving money on gas25
Business Owner In Sdf Area City of Dallas 1 Nominees Ready City Secretary s Office 10/14/2011. CITY OF DALLAS BOARDS AND . Independent School Districts in the City of Dallas Council Recess, July 1. st -31. st . Trinity River Corridor Project (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 2nd Monday) January . 9. th. February 13. th. April 9. th. May 14. th.
