ATTACHMENT 2

 

GOALS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED OR OTHERWISE SATISFIED

 

2.   Bicycle/Pedestrian Goal to Develop Operating Performance Measures

 

Description: Two major short-term Comprehensive Plan actions are related to Bicycle and Pedestrian goals:

 

·        Adopt Pedestrian/Bicycle Operating Performance Measures. Procedures would be developed for evaluating the operating performance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The new Mobility Report Card includes data that could be used to develop standards.

 

·        Preparation of Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvement Action Plan.   Currently, work on the annual sidewalk and bicycle plan proceeds with the involvement of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and the Transportation Advisory Board. Preparation of a long-range Action Plan is a potential activity of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. Plan implementation could be incorporated in Capital Improvements Program process.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

·        Report to Council: Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures

o            Project Start:  Fourth Quarter, 2004

o            Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2005

·        Draft Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Action Plan for Council Consideration:

o            Work to begin Third Quarter, 2003

o            Target Completion Date:  Fourth Quarter, 2004

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  Implementation of annual sidewalk plan approved by the Council November 25, 2002, is underway.   A Bike Forum with the Transportation Board and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2003, on the issue of the Town's policy concerning wide outside lanes versus striped bike lanes.  Work is set to begin next quarter on preparation of performance measures and an Action Plan.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  The Bike Forum with the Transportation Board and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was held on May 20, 2003 on the issue of the Town’s policy concerning wide outside lanes versus striped bike lanes.  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board subsequently voted on June 24, 2003 to recommend retaining the current Town policy. On June 23, 2003, the Transportation Chair petitioned the Town Council to act on the Transportation Board’s February 18, 2003 petition to modify the current Town policy. Council consideration is tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2003.

 

Work began this quarter on preparation of a proposed Scope of Work for a Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan.  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is scheduled to discuss the proposal on August 26, 2003.  Council consideration is tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2003.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Council Members Jim Ward and Ed Harrison have been working with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and the Transportation Board to achieve consensus on a new recommended bicycle facilities policy for Council consideration (please see related items on tonight’s agenda).

 

The Council adopted a Scope of Work and a process for developing a Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan on September 8, 2003.  On October 27, the Council invited other advisory boards to provide liaisons to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to assist in developing the Plan, in response to a petition from the Planning Board.   An open house was held on October 9, 2003 to obtain citizen ideas on needed facilities.  About 60 persons attended the open house.  The Board has scheduled additional work sessions on November 4 and December 2 to develop the plan concept.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  On November 10, the Council adopted a new bicycle facilities policy.

 

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and liaisons from other interested Boards have been meeting to develop the Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan.  A second community open house is scheduled for January 14, 2004 in the Chapel Hill Public Library from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to gain citizen input on the plan concept developed to date.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board held the Public Forum and is continuing to develop the Action Plan.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is reviewing options for improvements, and is writing a draft report to submit to the Council in June.  The schedule adopted by the Council in September 2003 calls for the Council to receive a draft report, and refer it to advisory boards for comment over the summer 2004, with a public hearing to be held in the fall.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board submitted a draft Plan to the Council on June 30, 2004.  At that time, the Council called a public hearing for September 20, 2004 and referred the proposal to Town advisory boards for recommendations.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The Town Council held a public hearing on the draft Plan on September 20, 2004.  On October 27, 2004, the Council adopted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan as a component of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. 

 

Consideration of Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures will occur as part of the Town’s Annual Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities Construction Plan, scheduled for a Public Forum on November 8, 2004, and for Council consideration on December 6, 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan now a component of the Town’ Comprehensive Plan. Annual Sidewalk Plan adopted January 10, 2005.


3.   Northside Neighborhood Conservation District Design Guidelines

 

Description:  This project continues work underway as part of the Council’s consideration of a Northside Neighborhood Conservation District.  As part of the project, the Northside Neighborhood Conservation District Advisory Committee has recommended developing an accompanying set of Design Guidelines to provide property owners with information on compatible development guidelines.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

·        Design Workshop with Residents

o            Scheduled for February 7, 2004

·        Northside Neighborhood Design Guidelines

o            Write with Advisory Committee Second Quarter, 2004

·        Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Design Guidelines

o            Council consider in Second Quarter, 2004

·        Publish final document with graphics Fourth Quarter, 2004

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  The Workshop was held on February 7, 2004.  The Citizens Advisory Committee will work to develop a draft set of guidelines for Council consideration.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Design guidelines are being drafted based on the Workshop, for review by the Northside Conservation District Committee in May, 2004.  We expect Council consideration in June 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Northside Conservation District Committee approved guidelines in May, 2004 and forwarded its recommendation to the Town Council.  On June 30, the Council adopted the text of the design guidelines.  Preparation of the final document with graphics is underway.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Preparation of the final document with graphics is underway for submission to Council by December 6, 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Final document submitted to Council on December 6, 2004. Project complete.

 

6.   Affordable Housing Report on Activity and Approaches to Date

 

Description:  Provide a comprehensive report on all affordable housing initiatives and resources pursued or considered to date.

 

·         Report to Council

o            Third Quarter, 2004

·        Work session with Council to be scheduled Fourth Quarter, 2004

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  No action to date.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  No action to date.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  No action to date.  The issue of housing resources is scheduled to be a topic of discussion at the upcoming affordable housing work session.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:   A work session on affordable housing, including available resources, was held on November 20, 2003.   A report to elected officials is contemplated as a follow-up to this work session.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:   Goal revised.  Work to begin in Second Quarter, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to be completed in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Work to be completed by December 2004 for subsequent consideration at a Council work session.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to be completed by December 2004, for subsequent consideration at a Council work session.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Report submitted to Council on January 10, 2005.  Project complete.

 

7.   Report on Davidson, NC Inclusionary Zoning

 

Description:  Provide the Council a report on how Davidson, North Carolina has provided affordable housing through its inclusionary zoning ordinance.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

·        Report to Council on Davidson by Fourth Quarter, 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:   New Goal.  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Staff has scheduled a field trip to Davidson in mid-November, 2004 to gather information for a report to the Council.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Staff visited Davidson, N.C. and prepared an initial report for Council’s consideration on January 10, 2005.  Subsequent work to be part of 2005 Council Goal #7 (see Attachment 1).

 

 

 

 

10. Response to Petition Regarding Council Ethics and Guidelines

 

Description:  Council received a petition on January 12, 2004, concerning lobbying and Council ethics.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

·        Council referred this matter to a Mayor’s Committee to consist of Sally Greene, Chair; Cam Hill, Dorothy Verkerk, and Edith Wiggins.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  Council Committee has met and continues to discuss this issue.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Council has requested that the Town Attorney prepare a draft ordinance for consideration at the Council’s May 24, 2004 meeting.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Council considered a draft ordinance on May 24, and held a public forum on June 14 and June 30.  The public forum was continued to the Council’s October 11, 2004 meeting.  Council Member Greene will convene the Committee in September to consider revisions to the draft ordinance presented to the Council in June.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The Council adopted a resolution at its October 27, 2004 meeting to table this work until a future time.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Tabled by the Council.

 

14.  Incorporation of Public Arts Program as a Town Government Operation

 

Description:  Consider incorporating the Chapel Hill Public Arts Program as a Town government operation.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

·        Report with options for the Council’s consideration

o            Provide report by Second Quarter, 2004

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Manager and representatives of the Public Arts Commission have begun discussion about options for accomplishing this goal.  We expect a joint report before the end of June, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Council adopted a resolution on June 30 that directs the Town Manager and the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission to take the required steps to establish the Commission as a non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 legal status, to negotiate a performance agreement for the Council’s consideration that would allow the Commission to meet its obligations, carry out a work program approved by the Council, and comply both with Internal Revenue Service requirements and governmental accounting standards.  The Commission is currently working with a lawyer hired by the Town on the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The CHPAC Articles of Incorporation were filed with the NC Secretary of State in August 2004.  The Commission is currently revising its Bylaws.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Transition to nonprofit status is complete.

 

18.  North Carolina Rehabilitation Code

 

Description:  Consider adopting provisions for downtown that conform to the N.C. Rehabilitation Code, as a tool to encourage downtown revitalization.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

·        Add to Implementation Timetable for Downtown Small Area Plan

o            Work to begin in 2004

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

Staff Comment: The Pilot Program for the N. C. Rehabilitation Code applies during a four-year period from January 1, 2002 to January 1, 2006.  The act allowed the pilot rehabilitation code to be adopted not only by Mecklenburg County but also by any city or county whose building inspection departments have been approved by the North Carolina Building Code Council to conduct local plan review and approvals.  Due to staff size the Chapel Hill Inspections Department is not in the group of nine jurisdictions approved to participate in the Pilot Program.  However, the Act directs the lead jurisdiction (Mecklenburg County) to submit an interim report on the effectiveness of the Pilot Program to the Building Code Council and the General Assembly by December 1, 2004, and a final report by April 1, 2006.  The report must include statistics on the utilization of the code and cost issues, recommend whether the pilot program should be extended or made permanent, and if so, determine whether the code should be part of the State-wide code.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Mecklenburg County as the lead jurisdiction is to provide an interim report on the effectiveness of the Pilot Program to the Building Code Council and the General Assembly by December 1, 2004.  A final report is due by April 1, 2006.  Determination will then be made on whether the code should be part of the State-wide code.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Same as above.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  On December 14, 2004, the North Carolina Building Council at their regular meeting approved adoption of the “N. C. Rehabilitation Code” as cited in the N.C. Session Law 2001-372.

 

The N.C. Department of Insurance is currently working to develop training and is in the process of merging the N.C. Existing Building Code and the N.C. Rehabilitation Code.  We are waiting for information regarding training on the new Code and an implementation date.

 

22.  Develop Process to Address Neighborhood Traffic Impacts

Description: Consider neighborhood requests for traffic calming devices and other measures.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

·        Report to Council in Third Quarter, 2003

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  Traffic calming measures authorized by the Council have been implemented in several neighborhoods to date.  Town staff is currently working with four neighborhoods to develop traffic calming proposals for the Council’s future consideration.

 

August 25, 2003 Status: Traffic calming measures authorized by the Council have been implemented in seven neighborhoods to date, and several additional traffic calming petitions are on file awaiting further consideration and funding.  We will poll the Council in August to establish a date for a work session on traffic calming policy recommendations for the Council’s consideration.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  A Council work session to discuss traffic calming policy and procedural matters is scheduled for November 24, 2003.  At the work session, the Council will receive for its consideration staff proposals and recommendations for establishing a fair and equitable community-wide traffic calming program.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  The Council considered a draft proposal for traffic calming policy and procedures at a workshop on November 24, 2003.  The proposal was referred to the Transportation Board for review and comment.  We expect to return to the Council in March 2004 with a revised proposal for Town traffic calming policy and procedures.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:   Report expected in March, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Transportation Board has completed its review of the proposed traffic calming policy and procedures, and has provided its recommendations.  The Manager’s report and recommendations are scheduled for the Council’s consideration at tonight’s meeting.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: The Council adopted a Policy and Procedures for Neighborhood Traffic Management involving a petition process intended to assure involvement of area residents that would be affected by proposed traffic calming measures.  Town staff is now processing current traffic calming petitions in accordance with the policy and procedures established by the Council.  Projects will be submitted to the Council for funding consideration during its annual budget deliberations this winter.  

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  This work was completed through establishment of a Council policy on traffic calming.

February 28, 2005 Status:  Project complete and in regular operation.

 

26. Communications with Orange Water and Sewer Authority

 

Description:  Establish a regular system of receiving information from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

·        Request the Orange Water and Sewer Authority provide the Council with a written quarterly report augmented by presentations as desired by the Council.

o            Resolution forwarding request to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority by First Quarter, 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  Resolution to be considered by the Council on March 22, 2004, to establish a regular system of receiving information from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Please see Agenda item 4c on the Council’s May 10, 2004 Agenda for a resolution that would establish a regular system of receiving information from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  A resolution establishing a regular system of receiving information from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority was adopted by the Council on May 10, 2004, and forwarded to the Authority’s Executive Director, who has agreed to provide quarterly updates from the Authority to the Council on the same schedule as other quarterly reports currently received by the Council.  The first quarterly update is Agenda Item #5f on tonight’s agenda.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The first quarterly update was received by the Council on September 7, 2004.  Updates are scheduled to be received each quarter.  This goal is now complete.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Project complete and in regular operation.

 

30. Public Dialogue on Homelessness

 

Description:  Undertake a public dialogue on homelessness:  its root causes; what Council can do to address it.

 

Follow-up Action:  The Council decided to schedule a discussion at another time.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  Mayor Foy and Council Member Greene will propose a time for Council discussion.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Mayor Foy and Council Member Greene will plan meeting with County officials and members of the IFC regarding sponsorship of a roundtable discussion with service providers for the homeless population.  Mayor Foy and Council Member Greene have agreed to propose a time for Council discussion.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The planning group met on August 11, and a group representative met with the regional federal Homelessness Director on August 18.  A public roundtable discussion of IFC’s Community Involvement Report, released on August 11, is scheduled for November 9 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Building.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  A public roundtable discussion of IFC’s Community Involvement Report, released on August 11, is scheduled for November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Airport Road.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Public roundtable held on November 18.  Council is establishing a new goal of participating in development of a ten-year plan to end homelessness (see Attachment 1, Goal # 12).

 

40. Defibrillators

 

Description:  Provide defibrillators in major Town facilities.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

·        Consider as part of Council’s Town Budget deliberations

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Purchase of four additional defibrillators for public buildings to be considered with the 2004-2005 budget recommendations.  One defibrillator has already been purchased and placed in the Town Hall Council Chambers.  Budget scheduled for adoption on June 14, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Departments that have public assembly areas such as the Library and Community Center meeting rooms will be encouraged to include defibrillators in the FY 2005-06 budget.  Currently, only Town Hall has a public-use type defibrillator in place, located in the Council Chamber.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  No change in status.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  In regular operation by annual consideration through the Town’s budget process.

 

 

New           Conservation Easements on Town Owned Property

 

Description:  Develop procedures survey all Town property to determine and mark exact boundaries.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  This work will begin with marking the properties along Morgan Creek and will continue as staffing permits.  In addition, we will require boundary markers on public lands acquired through development permitting procedures.

 

New           Open Space Report

 

Description:  Provide the Town Council with an updated 2005 Context for Potential Open Space Land Acquisition for use in acquisition of property pursuant to already established goals as a base for open space acquisition efforts within the Town’s jurisdiction and nearby areas.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Report to Council completed on January 24, 2005.

 

New           Refreshments

 

Description:  Provide the Council basic nourishment during Council meetings.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Provided.  Now in regular operation.

 

Continuing Legislative Goals

 

Description: Establish legislative goals for 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  New Goal.  Legislative Forum held January 26, 2005.

 

DO NOT PURSUE CATEGORY

 

Fiscal Impacts of Rezoning:  The Council decided at its work session not to pursue the 2000 Comprehensive Plan goal of developing a methodology to examine the fiscal impacts of rezoning.