City Council & Long Range Planning Commission September 11, 1995 Meeting - Work SessionMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL & LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
7:00 P.M.
Auditorium, Carnegie -Stout Public Library
360 W. llth Street, Dubuque, Iowa
PRESENT: Mayor Terry Duggan, City Council members Loras Kluesner, Joe
Robbins, Dirk Voetburg, Dan Nicholson, Bob Nagle, and Katie Krieg;
Commission Chairperson Anna O'Shea, Commissioners Greg Malm, Mary
Agria, Dave Rusk, Rick Stein, Mary Lynn Neumeister, and Ferd Nesler;
City Manager Michael Van Mil l igen; Staff Members Laura Carstens, Guy
Hemenway, and David Harris.
ABSENT: Commissioner Gordon Mills.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance
verifying that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Mayor Duggan welcomed Commission members, who then
introduced themselves.
REVIEW OF DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN --PHASE II: Chairperson O'Shea reviewed the
comprehensive planning process, phases of the plan, the Shared Vision Statement
and Index, and the revised Introduction to Comprehensive Plan Elements.
Mayor Duggan questioned whether the goals were adopted as shown. Commissioners
assured the Mayor the goals were adopted as shown. Commission and Council
members discussed that implementation of the Comprehensive Plan is a community
responsibility, not solely a City responsibility. Council members were concerned
that the City will be asked in the future to fund non -City goals and objectives
because they appear in the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioners reviewed the goals and new objectives for Comprehensive Plan
Elements, including suggested revisions to the wording of policy statements and
adopted goals. Council consensus was determined for each element discussed by
agreements reached without dissention.
Commissioner Stein reviewed the proposed Health Element. After discussion,
Council consensus was to reword goal #3 to read: "To promote access to adequate
health services for all members of the community," and accept all other
recommendations.
Commissioner Stein reviewed the proposed Housing Element. Council, Commission
and staff discussed various housing issues and programs. After discussion,
Council consensus was to reword the second sentence in the policy statement to
substitute "promote and/or encourage" for "ensure," and "administer federal
income assistance" for "provide income assistance." Council consensus was to
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delete objectives 4.2 and 6.5, and delete 'for employees" from goal 6. All other
recommendations were accepted by Council consensus.
NOTE: Mayor Duggan left at 8:15 P.M.
Commissioner Rusk reviewed the proposed Human Services Element. Council
consensus was to reword objective 3.2 from "ensure" to "promote", to substitute
"so" for "to ensure" in goal 6, and to accept all other recommendations.
Chairperson O'Shea reviewed the proposed Education Element. Council consensus
was to use "promote" instead of "ensure" in objectives 7.1 and 7.4, and to accept
all other recommendations.
Commissioner Malm reviewed the proposed Cultural Arts Element. All
recommendations were accepted by Council consensus.
Commissioner Malm reviewed the Recreation Element. Council consensus was to
change "annually" to "periodically" in objectives 2.1, 5.2 and 7.3, and to accept
all other recommendations.
Commissioner Neumeister reviewed the Public Safety Element. Council consensus
was to retain the word "ensure" in goal 1 and in objective 2.3; to substitute
"assure" for "ensure" in objectives 7.1, 7.2, 8.3, and 8.5; and to accept all
other recommendations.
Commissioner Rusk reviewed the Diversity Element. After discussion, all
recommendations were accepted by Council consensus, including retaining "ensure"
in goal 2.
Commissioner Rusk reviewed the Environmental Quality Element. Council consensus
was to use the word "assure" in goal 5 and objective 5.3 in place of "ensure",
and to retain "ensure" in objective 4.3. After discussion, Council and
Commission members reached consensus on a new objective 4.3, to read: "Promote
the enforcement of regulations relative to protecting and preserving existing
water and air quality," with other objectives to be renumbered under goal 4
accordingly. All other recommendations were accepted by Council consensus.
Chairperson O'Shea reviewed the proposed City Fiscal Element. All
recommendations were accepted by Council consensus.
Chairperson O'Shea reviewed the discussion topics for the September 25 work
session with the City Council on the Comprehensive Plan -- Phase II.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 12 September 1995
TO: Mike Mil!igen, City Manager
FROM: David is, Housing Services Department
RE: Comprehensive Plan - Housing Element
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification of the intent of the "housing impact
analysis" recommended under Goal #6: Promoting the understanding that the availability and
affordability of housing is an important key to successful economic development."
DISCUSSION
As stated in the draft Housing Element, the subject of housing impact reporting produced some
confusion at the City Council worksession held on 11 September.
As originally intended by the Housing Commission, the housing impact analysis was to serve as
an aid to the City Council in making decisions regarding allocation of public resources to new
and/or expanding employers. Specifically, when an employer would propose to locate to
Dubuque, or an existing company would propose a significant expansion creating new jobs -- and
at the same time would request economic development assistance from the City -- such an
analysis would be required.
The analysis, to be performed by the Housing Department, would simply provide an
approximation of the impact on the local housing market created by the addition of the
anticipated new workforce. Projecting these housing needs in relation to the existing market
conditions, i.e., rental unit vacancies, single family home listings, would result in a sense of the
local real estate market's ability to serve the anticipated demand.
No requirements of the employer for provision of any housing units were included. The "impact
analysis" would simply serve as information to be used by the Council in deliberation regarding
award of economic development assistance. As with the Perry, Iowa example mentioned at the
Council worksession, if a large number of lower -paying jobs was anticipated, then the Council
would be informed of the extent of "affordable" rental units available on the market to meet this
housing need.
The rationale for the use of this analysis is that the Council should consider all the impacts
associated with recruitment of new employers as part of the process in approving economic
development assistance. Including housing impacts as part of this analysis confirms the
importance of understanding the relationship between housing availability and successful
economic development.
In other words, sufficient housing availability is essential for implementation of any successful
economic development strategy.
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2.3 Increase community awareness that injuries caused by violent behavior
are a public health issue. (HE) (PUB) (HS)
2.4 Increase the proportion of Dubuque County employers/work sites that
offer nutrition education, weight management, stress reduction and/or
wellness programs. (HD)
2.5 Educate the community that mental illnesses are real, can be diagnosed,
and can be effectively treated in affordable ways. (HD)
2.6 Develop a comprehensive mental health service delivery system for
Dubuque County. (HD)
2.7 Create community participation designed to reduce the prevalence of
sedentary lifestyles in Dubuque County. (HD)
2.8 Reduce the prevalence of being overweight (based on Body Mass Index)
among people aged 18 and over in Dubuque County. (HD)
2.9 Develop an interagency strategic plan to increase the availability of
and access to a full continuum of substance abuse prevention and
treatment services. (HD)
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Expand current programs and services for underserved and high risk
populations, i.e., persons isolated in rural settings, culturally -
diverse individuals, and other groups with special needs. (HD)
3.2 Create access to community mental health treatment (on an equal basis
with medical treatment) through a collaborative effort of federal,
state, local, private and charitable agencies for individuals with
diagnosable mental illness delivered in a timely and confidential
manner. (HD)
3.3 Promote health, safety and wellness by developing and helping to
establish model community and workplace -based programs. (HCC)
4 To address the special health needs of pregnant women, children and the
elderly.
4.1 Develop a system for obtaining and reporting reliable data for maternal
and infant health across all Dubuque County providers. (HD)
4.2 Increase awareness of the definition of domestic violence and community
resources for intervention. (HD)
4.3 Reduce substance abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, marijuana and other
drugs among youth (12-18 years of age) and pregnant women in Dubuque
County. (HD)
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HOUSING GOALS must address the issues of housing ava4lability, affordability
and accessibility for all members cif the community. (Public intervention in
the private housing market is sometimes necessary to
sanitary and affordable housing, to'�rrov i,de income assistanceualtoitythoseafein
greatest need or to spur reinvestment and renewal in existing, older
neighborhoods. The provision of shelter is a basic human need that demands
special attention in the arena of human services delivery and stands alone as
an important element. Our community's very image is reflected in large
measure by the pride and well-being displayed in our neighborhoods.
1 To preserve existing housing and existing, older residential
neighborhoods.
1.1 Enforce minimum housing quality standards in all rental housing
through systematic code enforcement. (HC)
1.2 Monitor and seek to control loss of viable rental housing stock (HC)
1.3 Expand the City's use of housing preservation programs whenever
appropriate and possible. (HC)
1.4 Promote programs to improve energy efficiency and enlist the
participation of utility companies in promotional efforts. (HC) (EQ)
1.5 Maximize participation in and use of low -interest rehabilitation loan
funds. (HC)
1.6 Recycle existing vacant or under-utilized structures, such as convents
and industrial buildings, into affordable housing, where appropriate.
(HC)
2 To promote the creation and maintenance of an adequate supply of sound,
affordable housing integrated throughout the community.
2.1 Promote City partnerships with private sector, non-profit, other
government agencies and neighborhood groups to access available public
funding and attract private capital for affordable housing development.
(HC)
2.2 Promote mixed -income, mixed -rental housing developments. (HC) (LU)
2.3 Administer the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program to benefit lower -
income families seeking affordable rental housing. (HC)
2.4 Encourage local lenders to work with senior homeowners to convert
existing single-family dwellings into two or more residential units,
where appropriate, through the use of equity conversion programs. (HC)
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3 To expand the opportunities for homeownership, especially for low income
households.
3.1 Encourage the use of flexible development regulations in order to assist
affordable housing production and decrease housing costs. (HC) (LU)
3.2 Encourage local lenders to participate in programs designed to assist
first-time home buyers. (HC)
3.3 Promote infill housing development opportunities, in the city's older
neighborhoods, through a combination of public subsidy, affordable
housing incentives and owner sweat equity. (HC) (LU)
4 To promote fair housing opportunity for residents in all city
neighborhoods.
4.1 Provide for effective implementation of existing fair housing programs.
(HC)
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to quire so ercentag a devel ent to be dedt . ed to
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incentivis. (HC, L (LU)
4.Il'Involve neighborhood residents to the fullest extent possible when
planning affordable housing developments. (HC) (LU)
4.1/!) Monitor, evaluate and work to minimize federal, state and local codes
and regulations that are possible barriers to development of housing,
particularly for persons with disabilities or low income.
5 To assist local service agencies in providing shelter and semi-
independent living for persons in need of supportive services.
5.1 Monitor and evaluate homeless and other special needs populations in
order to document needs and design assistance programs. (HC) (HS)
5.2 Provide technical assistance to agencies in preparation of applications
for program funding. (HC) (HS)
5.3 Continue to develop partnerships with area agencies in sponsorship of
housing initiatives for special needs populations. (HC) (HS)
6 To promote the understanding [understand] that the availability and
affordability of housing p oye -is an important key to successful
economic development.
6.1 Promote corporate participation in employer -assisted housing, for home
purchase assistance for employees. (HC) (ED)
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6.2 Encourage local institutions, i.e., hospitals, colleges, to establish
replacement housing programs for housing lost to corporate expansions.
(HC) (ED)
6.3 Encourage corporate participation in the Federal Low Income Tax Credit
Program, for purposes of investment in affordable housing development.
(HC) (ED)
6.4 Encourage use of corporate pension funds for investment in affordable
housing development. (HC) (ED)
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7 To promote the public's awareness of housing needs and issues through
informational and educational efforts.
7.1 Serve as a clearinghouse of information for housing issues and
information, to include providing educational programs for tenants and
landlords. (HC)
7.2 Monitor housing market conditions and availability of housing. (HC) (ED)
7.3 Provide workshops for area housing industry members (contractors,
lenders, realtors) regarding changing regulatory mandates, i.e., lead -
based paint, asbestos removal. (HC) (PUB) (HLTH)
7.4 Work to combat the "Not In My Back Yard", or NIMBY, syndrome by
dispelling stereotypes associated with affordable housing. (HC) (LU)
7.5 Continue to develop linkages with housing industry groups (Board of
Realtors, Mortgage Lenders Association, Landlords for Fair Housing) to
promote cooperation and consensus -building regarding housing issues.
(HC)
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HUMAN SERVICES GOALS must address a variety of needs resulting from societal
changes, economic restructuring and demographic shifts. These goals strive
for an optimum level of service, that is, the greatest degree attainable under
local conditions and acknowledging competition for limited available
resources. While other Comprehensive Plan elements deal more directly with
economic development, housing, health, environmental quality, education,
transportation and public safety, City government has an indirect role in the
provision of needed human services to community residents as it works with and
is supportive of area providers.
1 To work with area providers to promote optimum health care services for
community residents.
1.1 Increase the number of Dubuque area citizens with health care financing
and health insurance. (NA) (HLTH)
1.2 Foster prescription drug assistance or coverage for the poor. (NA)
(HLTH)
1.3 Support services to improve mental health. (NA) (HLTH)
1.4 Reduce substance abuse/chemical dependency. (NA) (HLTH)
2 To work with area providers to promote optimum services to meet food,
clothing, shelter, transportation and other basic material needs.
2.1 Encourage food assistance and nutrition programs for people in poverty.
(NA)
2.2 Increase the supply of adequate, affordable housing for low and moderate
income households and the homeless. (NA) (HOUS)
2.3 Foster services that meet basic material needs of the elderly, disabled
and children. (NA)
2.4 Encourage a public/private coalition to address human services needs.
(PC)
3 To work with area providers to promote optimum individual and collective
safety.
3.1 Reduce the
rate of domestic violence in the community. (NA) (PUB)
3•2 2irte--
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programs. (NA) (PUB) and protective services
3.3 Facilitate the provision of foster care and legal services programs.
(NA) (PUB)
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3.4 Recognize that this is not a law enforcement problem, and emphasize
prevention and treatment to address substance abuse and similar
problems, when possible. (NA) (PUB)
4 To work with area providers to promote optimum social and family
relationships.
4.1 Increase the supply and range of available, affordable day care,
especially for low and moderate income households. (NA)
4.2 Increase the opportunities for the elderly to maintain an independent
lifestyle. (NA)
4.3 Support the continuation and expansion of family services and foster
care. (NA)
5 To work with area providers to promote optimum income security and
economic opportunity for community residents.
5.1 Target economic development efforts at creating jobs that pay salaries
adequate to support a family. (NA) (ED)
5.2 Support the provision of job training, personal financial security and
job support programs. (NA) (ED)
5.3 Decrease the number of area residents who live below the poverty level.
(NA) (ED)
5.4 Encourage local educational institutions to adequately prepare the local
work force to meet the needs of a changing economy. (NA) (ED)
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6 To work with area providers *--a—e»that human services are supported
and delivered in an [adequate and] effective and efficient manner.
[through organized, coordinated action.]
6.1 Improve effective coordination and citizen involvement in service
delivery. (NA)
6.2 Continue to coordinate, jointly plan, and improve services through
organized community action. (NA)
6.3 Encourage more self-reliance, to reduce the need for subsidized human
services. (PC)
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4 To address the special pre-school educational needs of children in the
community.
4.1 Promote and enhance programs for parent education. (LIB)
4.2 Encourage families' use of the public library through services for
parents and parents and children together. (LP)
4.3 Encourage pre-school children to develop an interest in reading and
learning. (LP)
4.4 Enhance programming activities for pre-school children. (LIB)
5 To increase the involvement of parents and the community in our schools.
5.1 Promote parental and other citizen ownership and participation in the
educational system. (V2)
5.2 Involve parents in helping students to achieve their educational goals.
(DCSO)
5.3 Provide a safe school environment. (LRPC)
6 To build partnerships between the private sector and schools to ensure
that educational outcomes meet the needs of both future employers and
employees.
6.1 Encourage employment programs that promote partnerships among business,
social services and educational institutions to train and educate the
workforce. (V2) (ED) (HS)
6.2 Foster business and industry involvement in the educational process.
(PC) (ED)
6.3 Seek the support of the entire community to meet the educational
challenges of the future. (CS)
6.4 Respond to the changing educational and human needs of the community,
with emphasis on quality higher education. (NICC)
6.5 Expand business and industry initiatives for delivery of customized
training and other workforce development activities. (NICC) (ED)
7 To develop responsible citizens and leaders to meet the challenges of a
changing world and global society.
7.1 cu opportunities for all segments of the community to participate in
leadership activities. (V2)
7.2 Facilitate the recruitment of youth for leadership roles in all segments
of the community. (V2)
7.3 Emphasize in the learning process the global nature of the work
environment. (PC) (ED)
7.4 quality global, multi -cultural, non-sexist education at all
levels. (V2) (DIV)
8 To provide quality [adequate] educational facilities in appropriate
locations throughout the community to meet changing demographic and
development patterns.
8.1 Improve and expand college facilities, including student housing, as a
result of increased enrollments. (NICC) (LU)
8.2 Extend informational opportunities beyond the walls of existing
institutions. (LIB)
8.3 Enhance the capability of educational facilities to meet the needs of
citizens, as changing demographic projections indicate. (LIB)
8.4 Foster a learning environment that utilizes state-of-the-art
technologies. (LRPC)
9 To identify new sources of funding and increased efficiencies to
maintain and/or expand educational programs and facilities.
9.1 Integrate, coordinate and pool resources among private and public
educational institutions at all levels. (V2)
9.2 Identify innovative strategies to seek major funding from new sources to
supplement shrinking traditional local, state and federal funding.
(NICC) (CF)
9.3 Foster quality management of educational services and facilities. (PC)
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RECREATION GOALS must address the provision of facilities and activities for
leisure time enjoyment by all members of the community. Both public and
private resources are needed to provide a full range of recreational
experiences. The community's overall health, wellness and quality of life are
interrelated with the variety and availability of parks, open space and
recreational opportunities that are accessible to all. Accessibility includes
both physical and financial access to recreational facilities and activities.
Recreation can serve to meet positive human needs and is one of the key
factors in Dubuque's livability.
1 To provide [develop] a safe park and recreation system that continues to
meet the community's needs for useable and accessible park and open
space.
1.1
Maintain the existing high -quality, safe park and recreation system.
(LS) (LU) (PUB)
1.2 Identify the type of parks, park facilities and hike/bike trails lacking
in the community. (PARK) (LU)
1.3 Identify potential park and recreation sites and hike/bike trails to
meet the needs identified in the Comprehensive Plan. (PARK) (LU)
1.4 Identify funding sources for land acquisition and development. (PARK)
(LU)
2 To promote and encourage the wholesome and enjoyable year-round use of
leisure time.
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2.1 Update the'marketing plan to promote the City's Leisure
Services. (LS)
2.2 Develop a marketing plan to promote the benefits of proper use of
leisure time. (PARK)
2.3 Identify the times and locations to offer programs so as to make them
easily accessible to users. (PARK)
3 To offer a variety of affordable and accessible spectator and
participatory events and experiences.
3.1 Identify potential users and promoters to provide sporting events,
concerts and floor shows in the Five Flags Center. (PARK) (CA)
3.2 Identify sponsors to host softball tournaments at the McAleece Park and
Recreation Complex. (PARK)
3.3 Continue to meet the needs of the community for adult leagues in a
variety of sports. (PARK)
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4 To provide a variety of affordable and accessible recreation classes and
activities for people of all ages.
4.1 Identify the needs and interests of people of all ages and the types of
programs they desire. (PARK)
4.2 Maintain an inventory of organizations and groups identifying what
programs they are offering in the community. (PARK)
4.3 Provide a varied program offering activities and programs not being
provided by other organizations and groups. (PARK)
4.4 Assess the facility needs of the community (including the need for a
recreation center building) so as to meet the recreational needs of the
community. (PARK)
5 To provide opportunities for young people to learn the skills of various
sports and leisure activities.
5.1 Identify the needs and interests of young people as to what sports they
would like too fartic/ipate in. (PARK)
5.2 Review sip ill ICAV y the concept of offering programs that stress
fundamentals, skills development and sportsmanship. (PARK)
6 To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly
and the disabled.
6.1 Assess the needs and interests of adults, elderly and the disabled as to
what programs they would like to see offered. (PARK) (HLTH)
6.2 Assess what other groups and organizations in the community are doing to
provide programs for these individuals. (PARK) (HLTH)
6.3 Develop a program that will offer activities not presently being offered
in the community. (PARK) (HLTH)
7 To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system.
7.1 Maintain all park areas in a manner that fosters community pride in the
park system. (PARK)
7.2 Provide flowers and other landscaping accents to enhance the beauty of
all park areas and City -owned property. (PARK)
7.3 Review the' street tree program and policy to provide plantings
on right-of-way on all streets in the city. (PARK)
8 To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the city's riverfront.
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6.2 Minimize injury, property damage and the loss of life from natural or
man-made disasters. (EM)
6.3 Maintain an adequate level of disaster preparedness, to meet state and
federal requirements. (EM)
6.4 Develop mitigation programs and activities which will lessen possible
catastrophic results from possible disaster occurrences. (EM)
6.5 Provide an appropriately trained and equipped staff for firefighting,
law enforcement, emergency medical services and disaster response.
6.6 Provide hazardous material response. (FD)
7 To provide emergency first responder and advanced life support medical
care to the community.
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7.1 .Encurc the provision of first responders to provide medical aid for
emergency medical calls and accidents. (FD)
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7.2 the provision of prompt and efficient ambulance services and
emergency medical care to those in need. (FD)
7.3 Maintain readiness status of personnel through adequate training to meet
required certifications. (FD)
8 To provide review and inspection services that regulate the safe and
sanitary construction and maintenance of buildings and structures.
8.1 Regulate and control the design, construction, quality of material, use,
occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures and
signs. (BS)
8.2 Regulate and control the design, construction, installation, quality of
material, location, operation and maintenance of plumbing, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, and fire suppression
equipment and systems. (BS, FD)
8.3 that rental dwelling units, the buildings in which
located and the building sites meet housinga they are
quality standards. (HSD)
8.4 Monitor vacant and/or dangerous buildings to return all suitable
buildings to code compliance. (HSD, BS)
8.5 rn - sanitary conditions and practices in accor
dance with municipal
public health and environmental codes and regulations. (HE)
8.6 Continue coordinated review and inspection services of zoning, housing,
building, fire, engineering, health and water codes and regulations for
buildings, structures and sites.
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4 To protect and preserve existing water supplies and air quality and
ensure that future water and air quality is safeguarded.
4.1 Identify and develop potential controlling measures to safeguard water
and air quality. (ESC) (IN)
4.2 Identify and evaluate potential water supplies and water storage
measures. (ESC) (IN)
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4., 4 Ensure all new development meets the applicable
n air quality controls. (ESC) (LU) pp able standards for water and
4.A(5 Consider alternatives to incineration of wastewater
beneficial use. (ESC) (IN)sludge; e.g. more
4.560 Protect, control and maintain the water distribution system to preserve
water quality and meet state and federal mandates. (WD) (IN)
4.67 Assure ground water protection and adequate water quality of our streams
and rivers. (HE) (HLTH)
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5 To[coordinate] proper control, collection and disposal of
stormwater, wastewater, solid wastes and household hazardous wastes.
5.1 Promote reduction and proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
(ESC)
5.2 Promote reduction and proper disposal of solid waste. (ESC)
5.3 55U �a safe and sanitary environment alongthe city's streets,
and other properties. (OM) Y alleys
5.4 Provide a sanitary environment through the safe collection and disposal
of stormwater and wastewater. (OM)
5.5 Provide a sanitary environment through the proper collection and
disposal of solid wastes in accordance with environmental and aesthetic
standards. (OM)
5.6 Prevent toxic waste discharge into the wastewater treatment system
and/or the environment. (WPCP)
5.7 Operate the landfill and yard waste compost site in conformance with
state and federal environmental and health regulations. (OM)
6 To promote residential and business recycling efforts that reduce, reuse
and recycle the community's waste stream.
6.1 Continue and expand recycling efforts. (ESC)
6.2 Promote use of recycled products and biodegradable waste/disposal. (ESC)