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AGENDA GALLUP CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023; 4:00 P.M. EL MORRO EVENTS CENTER 210 SOUTH SECOND ST. The meeting will be live streamed through the City of Gallup’s Facebook Page at: City of Gallup, New Mexico Government - Home | Facebook A. Roll Call B. Work Session 1. Growth Management Master Plan – Clyde (C.B.) Strain, Planning and Development Director C. Adjourn Pursuant to the “Open Meetings Act”, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 of the State of New Mexico, this Agenda was posted at a place freely accessible to the public 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Discussion 1. What are your Project Goals? 2. What are your top priorities for the project overall? 3. What is the overall growth strategy for land use? 4. For housing, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 5. For land use, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 6. For transportation, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 7. For urban design, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 8. For economic development, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 9. For parks, recreation, and services, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? 10. For public facilities, what are the top challenges and goals for Gallup? Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE Goal: Develop and implement best practices in trails design and open space design, use and management as an enhancement of both quality of life and local economic development Policy 1 Promote trail usage by local residents for recreation, health and fun Strategy a Celebrate and publicize trail extensions, new trail heads, improvements to open space. Strategy b Organize in conjunction with schools outings onto the trails and open space. Strategy c Continue to organize competitions, rallies, and other events using the trails and open space network. Strategy d Promote through schools and many other means the health benefits of trails and open space recreation Policy 2 Support collaborative planning and partnerships to continue to build and maintain trails and open space Strategy a Conduct joint planning efforts with trails and open space user groups, McKinley County, property owners, and other agencies as appropriate to support the continuing success of the current organizational model. Strategy b Seek McKinley County’s assistance in implementing the Trails and Open Space Element since the trails and open space system is both in and outside of the city, serves county residents as well as city residents, and benefits the county as a whole. Strategy c Provide City role in grant writing and administration in support of trails and open space capital needs. Strategy d Study options for setting up a trails and open space organization, including establishing a joint powers agreement with McKinley County and other entities for acquisition, development, operations and maintenance of trails and open space areas. Strategy e Schedule periodic meetings with and collaborate with the City Parks Department and Golf Course in joint planning for trails and open space. Policy 3 Pursue funding and in-kind services Strategy a Seek outside funding as appropriate. Strategy b Promote collaboration in the funding and provision of in-kind services. Strategy c Consider use of other local funding methods for trails and open space funding, including Lodgers Tax, quality of life bond issue, and impact fees. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Policy 4 Adherence to Trails and Open Space Master Plan and periodic update to the plan Strategy a a. Adhere to principles of trail design and open space use contained in the Trails and Open Space Master Plan. Strategy b b. Protect archeological resources through avoiding trail routes or location of open spaces that go too close to or through such resources. Strategy c c. Evaluate the design guidelines and update as needed. Strategy d d. Conduct more detailed studies of and evaluate the trail corridor alignments and make refinements and changes as considered appropriate. Strategy e e. Add equestrian trails to the Future Trails and Open Space System map, and develop design guidelines for such trails. Policy 5 Expand the trails system in accordance with the Future Trails and Open Space System map and the Priority/Phasing Plan Strategy a a. Adhere to the priority/phasing schedule to the best of the ability of the city, county and other responsible organizations. Strategy b b. Pursue the priority and emphasis of Safe Routes to School, completion of prioritized missing links of sidewalks, and sidewalks repair and maintenance in order to enhance safety, provide an alternative to automobile use, and provide recreational opportunities. Strategy c c. Support development of the proposed equestrian trail. Policy 6 Promote trails and open space as an economic development strategy Strategy a a. Include trails and open space offerings in economic development and tourism promotion and information for tourists, travelers, and to attract new residents to the community. Strategy b b. Collaborate with Adventure Gallup & Beyond to promote trails and open space as an economic development strategy. Policy 7 Consider governing structures for the on-going trails and open space coordinated program Strategy a Continue the Trails and Open Space Committee, with staff support from the city. Strategy b Implement a collaborative Trails and Open Space organization, e.g., through working agreements with McKinley County, Adventure Gallup and Beyond, Youth Conservation Corps and other entities for the acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of trail and open space areas. Strategy c Conduct a summit of user groups, city, county, and others regarding trails and open space coordination scheduled at a time when such a discussion is timely. Strategy d Regularly report to City Council and to the Board of County Commissioners on the status of trail planning and building, open space acquisition and development, safety and maintenance. FACILITIES AND PARKS Goal 2: Develop and maintain a variety of parks and recreational facilities serving the range of recreational needs of Gallup residents Policy 1 Consider development of a parks master plan to guide future improvements to both existing parks and any new facilities Policy 2 Maintain grounds, equipment and structures in parks Strategy a Improve the upkeep of turf on playing fields. Strategy b Continue regular trash pick-up. Strategy c Repair and replace equipment as necessary to ensure that it functions safely. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Strategy d Where appropriate, develop sidewalks and walking and bicycling trails within parks, linking them to nearby neighborhoods, and to key pedestrian and bicycling destinations in the rest of the city. Strategy a Address the maintenance and upkeep of restrooms. Policy 3 Develop new parks and recreational facilities to serve the community and its visitors Strategy a Develop adequacy standards for park and recreational facilities appropriate for Gallup, and use them to assess the location and size for new parks and recreational facilities needed to accommodate growth through population expansion or annexation. Strategy b Build new neighborhood parks to conveniently serve residents in developing areas. Policy 4 Assure that parks and recreational buildings continue to provide needed recreational opportunities and aesthetic qualities appreciated by residents and visitors Strategy a Periodically survey residents to determine wants and desires, usage, changes in demographics and in activities trends, and priorities to guide park investments. Strategy b Count park, recreational facility and cultural facility users to establish empirical information and periodically update the count. Strategy c Develop detailed park master plans to identify and fund facilities and programs that respond to the identified needs of residents. - Where possible, consider opportunities to generate income for the City. Goal 3: Collaborate and coordinate with other entities to create joint-use facilities and parks Policy 1 Continue to engage Gallup-McKinley County Schools and, where possible, collaborate to plan joint-use projects Policy 2 Continue to collaborate with McKinley County on joint-use projects, such as the current Courthouse Square, and possible future cultural facilities LAND USE Goal: Promote progressive land use planning and regulations to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the city and visitors to the city, and promote the economy, convenience and good appearance of the community Policy 1 Encourage compact and compatible development so that the community can be adequately served by community facilities, public utilities, and other urban amenities. Preserve natural resources and protect and improve community aesthetics Policy 2 Preserve natural resources and protect and improve community aesthetics Strategy a Support cleanup of trash, graffiti and weeds to demonstrate community pride. Strategy b Encourage special attention to historic preservation and to use and reuse of buildings in the downtown, north Gallup and residential areas in central Gallup. Strategy c Establish a citywide program and provide incentives to demolish and redevelop properties that are blighted and beyond reasonable repair. Strategy d Make Gallup a showplace for energy and water conservation. Policy 3 Establish gateways to Gallup Strategy a Locate gateways on the edge of the community at the I-40 east and west interchanges, Muñoz and I-40, and on the north edge of the U.S. 491 Business District. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Action Item Consider establishing a gateway trailhead near the cluster of hotels at the 1 east I-40 interchange Strategy b Design each gateway using a choice of architecture, landscaping, public art, and limited signage to create an attractive, representative visual display showing pride in the community and welcoming visitors. Policy 4 Preserve prominent geologic features and sensitive lands Strategy a Discourage development that would remove, disturb or cover rock outcroppings. Action item 1 - Preserve hogbacks and other natural terrain features. Strategy b Discourage development in locations that are exposed to rock slides or in close proximity to rock walls that may be unstable. Strategy c Discourage development in food plains of the Rio Puerco and arroyos, and, if not properly mitigated, in areas subject to sheetfow flooding hazards. Strategy d Promote protection of views, such as through view corridors or viewsheds in subdivision design. Policy 5 Create and maintain open space in and near the city Strategy a Promote public or non-profit acquisition or dedication of lands and trails that may link from within the city to regional trails and open space, consistent with the goals and policies in the Trails and Open Space Element of this plan. Strategy b Support City Parks and Gallup-McKinley Schools Strategy c Connect public spaces with lineal parks and pathway system. Policy 6 Promote extraterritorial planning, platting and zoning applicable to the unincorporated private land close to Gallup and consultation regarding Indian trust land close to Gallup Strategy a a. Continue to work with McKinley County towards extraterritorial planning, platting and zoning. Action Item Encourage McKinley County to adopt master plan requirements for large 1 scale development projects proposed in the extraterritorial area, consistent with the City of Gallup’s requirements Strategy b Work with surrounding Navajo chapters, Navajo Nation and individuals living on Indian trust and allotment land in consultation for joint planning. Action Item 1 Seek to maintain natural landscape features at community edges. Action Item Restrict hillside development through buffer zones, scenic easements, 2 and public beautifcation landscaping. Policy 7 Update development standards and zoning map to promote desired development practices Strategy a a. Evaluate and periodically update land use development standards to assure that they reflect the goals and policies of the Growth Management Master Plan, addressing at a minimum: - Various out-of-date provisions identified in the Growth Management Master Plan 2015 Update - Downtown parking regulations - Planned Mixed Use Zone (eliminate) - Planned Unit Development Zone (refine) - Park dedication or cash-in-lieu (replace provisions) - Large scale development framework master plan requirements Strategy b Through project master plans, encourage rezoning of areas currently zoned Rural Holding to establish a development scheme for a broader area and sequence of phases. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Strategy c Assure that zones properly support centers. Strategy d Develop code provisions that encourage master-planned, mixed-use communities, and varied lot sizes. Strategy e Research and consult/collaborate with building owners on a case-by case basis to arrive at effective approaches to second-floor development in the downtown district, based on what has worked in other peer communities. Action Item Provide design teams to owners/developers of historic properties, to 1 include fire protection engineers and architects, to propose well documented solutions for city review. Strategy f Consider code revisions to address residential development design guidelines, lot size averaging within subdivisions, and roofine and building elevation variations. Strategy g Promote affordable housing. Action Item 1 Consider allowance of cost-saving construction materials and techniques. Action Item 2 Provide density bonus for open space. Action Item 3 Allow zero lot line small lots in certain zones. Action Item 4 Target potential housing sites for low-income rental housing. URBAN DESIGN Goal 1: Create places in the City of Gallup that are visually, functionally, and spatially Is this goal Has this strategy interesting, pleasing, safe and convenient for the public still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Promote street, sidewalk and streetscape improvements following urban design standards and principles Strategy a Make streets upgrades consistent with the street design principles described in the Urban Design Element of the Growth Management Master Plan. Strategy b Improve sidewalks and streetscapes consistent with the sidewalks and streetscape design principles described in the Urban Design Element of the Growth Management Master Plan. Strategy c Promote energy conservation and convenience through the allowance of mixed-use development and adherence to general urban design guidelines described in the Urban Design Element of the Growth Management Master Plan. Policy 2 Promote the continuing efforts to revitalize Downtown Strategy a Encourage urban density mixed use development in the Downtown. Strategy b Create on U.S. 66 through the Downtown streetscape improvements and a road diet consisting of narrow travel lanes, spot medians and turn lanes where appropriate, continuous sidewalks, and on-street parking. Strategy c Install one or more mid-block crossings on U.S. 66 between First and Fourth Streets Downtown. Strategy d Promote downtown public art. Strategy e Expand revitalization efforts on the edges of Downtown, including but not limited to in the Chihuahuita neighborhood and along East Aztec. Strategy f Improve pedestrian access and aesthetics of selected alleys. Strategy g Support organizational efforts to promote Downtown, sponsor events, and keep the Downtown clean and safe. Action Item Provide support as feasible to the Business Improvement District’s efforts 1 to improve downtown design features, cleanliness and safety. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) HOUSING Goal 1: Create places in the City of Gallup that are visually, functionally, and spatially Is this goal Has this strategy interesting, pleasing, safe and convenient for the public still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Balance the development of new housing by housing types and income levels in the city as a whole Strategy a Promote development of housing units to meet the targets set in the quantified housing objectives stated in the Housing Element. - Identify areas suitable for market-rate housing rehabilitation and new development, seek funding from identified additional funding programs that meet highest priorities for affordable housing, and implement amendments to the land development standards. Strategy b Periodically review and update the quantified housing objectives, as new information about housing needs becomes available. - Review recent development in terms of 2009 quantified objectives. Strategy c Work with the Gallup Housing Authority and private non-profit housing providers to develop housing for low and very low-income residents. Action Upon amendment of local LEDA ordinance, consider donation of land for Items 1 the development of affordable housing. Strategy d Promote mixed income housing in individual projects as well as in the cumulation of housing projects in and near the downtown. Action Item Encourage the development of “live/work” housing in and around 1 downtown using LEDA incentives. Action Item Encourage private developers to provide some housing units that are 2 affordable to low income residents, evaluate land development standards in the downtown, and work with non-profit housing organizations on affordable housing downtown. Strategy e Work with private, non-profit housing providers to develop more low and very low-income housing, particularly in attached and nontraditional housing including micro-units and other innovative affordable housing solutions. Strategy f Promote private, market-rate in-fll residential development and new subdivisions on lands suitable for urban development located adjacent to existing developed areas. Strategy g Encourage landowners who retain possession of vacant lands suitable for urban development to develop or sell lands in adequate quantities to meet residential land development demand. Strategy h Conduct further study of the housing component of the U.S. 491 Redevelopment Concept Plan to develop a more detailed plan and program for the housing locations, density, housing types, and mix of incomes to be accommodated. Strategy i Continue to examine and make adjustments as needed to city zoning, permit fees and policies for joint public-private utility extensions to areas targeted for new residential development to assure that the city is not creating unreasonable financial barriers to private, market-rate housing development. Strategy j Consider incentives for energy conservation, alternative energy use, and green building practices in all new residential construction and in weatherization and building rehabilitation. Policy 2 Promote housing renovation and weatherization Strategy a a. Establish one or more programs providing financial assistance for renovation and weatherization of existing houses targeted to low- and moderate-income residents. - Target HOME, CDBG and/or other specific housing programs, as GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) selected to be most appropriate through consultation with MFA. - Establish city grant and loan application writing and administrative functions in the short term to aggressively pursue available funding. - Develop a schedule and protocol with Gallup Housing Authority to turn over grant and loan writing and administration responsibilities to the Gallup Housing Authority. Strategy b b. Distribute information on cost savings, energy efficiency and water efficiency that can be achieved through home improvements. Strategy c c. Publicize the housing conditions inventory and promote higher levels of maintenance and renovations of existing houses in residential areas with significant needs, distributed throughout the community. Strategy d d. Periodically update the housing conditions inventory to benchmark changes in the condition of the city’s housing stock. Strategy e e. Seek professional services either through the local or regional housing authority or through a request for proposals open for parties to apply to aid in renovation, educational outreach and other programs Policy 3 Develop a program to remove derelict houses and build replacement housing units in various locations within the community Strategy a Establish a fund, legal procedures, and a target number of units and locations within the city, following best practices successfully used in peer communities. Strategy b Engage the owners of derelict properties and, where practical, offer assistance in navigating home-improvement assistance programs. Offer alternative and innovative improvement solutions and team with neighborhood groups to assist in minor improvement projects and community fx-it-up days. When these measures are exhausted without result, the City must take more formal measures. Policy 4 Promote full renovation and occupancy and an increase in the number of public housing units in the city Strategy a Encourage the Gallup Housing Authority to maintain and upgrade its public housing stock, including requesting the Gallup Housing Authority to give periodic update reports to the City Council. Strategy b Provide letters of support for grant or loan applications by the Gallup Housing Authority, assist in local match to grants where feasible, and possibly provide grant writing assistance. Strategy c Assist the Gallup Housing Authority in the processing of rezoning applications, building permits, and provision of utilities, streets and sidewalks to new development projects. Strategy d Encourage the Gallup Housing Authority to reach its goal to increase its housing stock through new development and selected apartment building acquisition. Strategy e Encourage the Gallup Housing Authority to expand the Section 8 voucher program. Strategy f Focus the Gallup Housing Authority on expanding its offering of services through applications to additional housing programs deemed to be appropriate and suitable in Gallup. Strategy g Work with the regional housing authority, as reorganized on a statewide basis. h. Apply for grant and loan funds to provide subsidized or no-cost utilities and street infrastructure for low-income housing Policy 5 Support transitional housing and homeless shelter development Strategy a The city shall provide letters of support for grant or loan applications by private non-profit housing providers, assist in local match to grants where feasible, and possibly provide grant writing assistance. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Strategy b Work with owners of motels that provide housing to very low-income residents to assure residents have knowledge of associated social services and that the units and complexes are safe. Policy 6 Work with local financial institutions, UNM-Gallup, the school district and non-profit organizations to conduct financial literacy programs for home buyers, offered at high schools in Gallup, UNM-Gallup and for members of the general public Strategy a Seek to work with a currently certified HUD homeownership counseling service to aggressively address the problem of widespread poor credit. Policy 7 Work with homeless services providers to create and publicize a directory of available housing alternatives and services for homeless Strategy a The directory shall be regularly updated through the initiative of a coalition of transitional housing providers. Policy 8 Work with homeless services providers to create and publicize a directory of available housing alternatives and services for homeless Strategy a Continue to improve the quality of life and municipal services provided by the city to strengthen neighborhoods and encourage builders to develop needed housing in or adjacent to these neighborhoods Economic Development Goal: Goal: Encourage economic expansion by utilizing people resources and skills Is this goal Has this strategy within the community still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Promote workforce development, education and training Policy 2 Develop methods to support retention and recruitment of businesses creating well-paying jobs in Gallup Policy 3 Support Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) as an independent economic development organization focused on economic diversification and base jobs Policy 4 Use economic development incentives, including the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Policy 5 Develop a diversified economic base Policy 6 Continue to improve the tourist attractions and accommodations Policy 7 Seek to grow and expand green economy businesses and industries UTILITIES Goal: Provide Gallup utility customers with high quality, reliable water Is this goal Has this strategy still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Continue work to improve the aging water system including storage tanks, water lines, pump stations and treatment plant components. Policy 2 Implement improvements in the water system to accommodate water from the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) and G-22 wellfield development. Policy 3 Amend the City’s utility extension policy that requires annexation to apply within a defined area near Gallup (mapped), but outside this area the City allows providing regional utility service without annexation. Policy 4 Actively develop Gallup’s customer base for Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project and Regional Gallup Water System water. Strategy a 1. Continue work to improve the aging water system including storage tanks, water lines, pump stations and treatment plant components. Goal 5: Provide electricity to Gallup and customers within Gallup’s electric service area Is this goal Has this strategy that is reliable, low cost, and environmentally sustainable still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Continue work to improve electric transmission and service lines. GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Policy 2 Promote energy conservation and more extensive use of alternative energy sources Strategy a Promote increased integration of conservation measures and alternative energy. Strategy b Continue LED street lamp upgrades as units are replaced. Strategy c Support contracting local solar power to supplement the existing power supply. Strategy d Promote solar upgrades for businesses and residents. Goal 6: Enhance the availability, reliability and speed of broadband service in Gallup Is this goal Has this strategy still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Establish redundancy in the fiber optic system to improve reliability and service quality Strategy a Work with outside interests to promote the development of a secondary fiber optic connection in the area. Strategy b Encourage use of broadband in the City and surrounding area for such activities as economic development, health care accessibility, public safety, education, cultural development and personal communication. Policy 2 Expand the City’s internal fiber optic network to provide City facilities with reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity Strategy a a. Move forward with the proposed plan to develop a citywide network of fiber optic. - Complete the first leg of the network to Warehouse Lane Strategy b b. Engage UNM-Gallup to develop a partnership to connect to UNM’s gigapop network. Strategy c c. Develop a City policy and protocol for governing the distribution of city-owned fiber optic lines to private, public or nonprofit parties. - Outline the City’s policy on leasing or trading access to municipal fiber optic lines to third party commercial broadband distributors, to non- municipal public institutions, and to nonprofit organizations - Work with area hospitals to identify potential partnerships and mutually beneficial fiber optic network developments Strategy d d. Consider alternative approaches to further expanding reliability and availability, including partnering with area schools and supporting upgrades of systems required to improve service. Goal 7: Manage solid waste collection to provide an efficient public service, discourage Is this goal Has this strategy illegal dumping, and reduce the stream of waste into landfills still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Continue to provide curb-side pick-up of general solid waste Policy 2 Promote and develop programs to increase recycling of materials Strategy a Work towards developing a curb-side recycling pick-up program Policy 3 Promote composting and waste reduction efforts in Gallup Policy 4 Continue the City’s biannual pick up of “white goods” (refrigerators and other large appliances) and other items to be discarded HAZARDS MITIGATION Goal 1: Reduce the possibility of injury and death due to hazards Is this goal Has this strategy still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Review existing emergency response and evacuation plans to minimize the potential for injury and death due to hazards Policy 2 Review existing warning systems including signage, early warning notification systems, and literature for update and improvement. Policy 3 Engage railroad personnel in establishing a hazardous materials notification procedure in the event of an emergency GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE PHASE 1 WORK SESSION Has this strategy GMMP 2023 Update already been Existing Goals / Policies Is this goal implemented? still relevant? (Y/N) Goal 2: Reduce the possibility of damage and loss to existing community assets Is this goal Has this strategy including structures, critical facilities and infrastructure still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Identify areas that are subject to high risk from wildfires and flooding, review existing building codes and zoning regulations, and update as needed Policy 2 Reduce the exposure of critical facilities and residential structures to hazards risks Policy 3 Ensure enforcement of the building code and zoning regulations Policy 4 Include hazards mitigation risk review of City facilities in upcoming asset managements reviews Goal 3: Promote disaster-resistant development Is this goal Has this strategy still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Review all existing building and zoning codes to ensure that future development will not create the potential for loss due to hazard events Policy 2 Continue GIS mapping of structures and risks in the city Policy 3 Make GIS and other hazard information available to the public, including potential developers Goal 4: Promote disaster mitigation preparedness practices by all residents of Gallup Is this goal Has this strategy and the surrounding areas still relevant? already been implemented? Policy 1 Expand public hazards education programs to educate the public about risk mitigation measures and evacuation/emergency procedures. Policy 2 Promote and expand participation in the McKinley County CodeRED® early warning system Policy 3 Continue water conservation efforts and expand where possible GALLUP GMMP 2023 UPDATE | MARCH 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE  PHASE 1 OUTREACH MARCH 2023 JOINT WORK SESSION What is the Growth Management Master Plan? The Growth Management Master (GMMP) is a planning document that provides guidance for how the City should develop in the next 20 years. Plan provides: • Snapshot of the existing conditions • Overview of issues and trends • Background of Gallup’s history in background • Analysis of demographics • Sets the overall vision of Gallup • Provides a realistic action plan through specific goals and policies What’s in the Growth Management Master Plan? The plan addresses the following topics. Each topic is housed in a separate element which includes the existing conditions, background and analysis, and goals for the topic. What’s in the Growth Management Master Plan? This update will rely on the transportation master plan and economic development plan to revise those sections https://bhi.mysocialpinpoint.com/gallup-transportation-master-plan Why is the Plan Important? Plan is used to: • ensure consensus of future growth for City decision-makers and departments and the public • guide future zone changes, and • identify funding priorities for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) • required for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program eligibility Current Growth Management Master Plan • Last major updated conducted in 2009 • Revised in 2016 to cover statutory requirements that were missed The management / administration of two documents have proven difficult for staff Update Process / Schedule Update Process • Task 1: evaluation of current document • Task 2-3: drafting of plan • Task 4: adoption Draft Documents for Review • Vision • Goals / Policies • Full document Update Process / Schedule We are here In Phase 1 Evaluation Goal is to identify issues, challenges and goals Preliminary findings anticipated to presented to P/Z in April Focus Groups Input The purpose of focus groups is to gain insights of various stakeholders into various GMMP topic areas Held the first of two rounds of focus group meetings over the last two days to identify issues, challenges and goals Goal of the Joint Work Session The purpose of the work session is the understand the goals and priorities of the governing bodies. The purpose of the focus groups is to gain insights of various stakeholders into various GMMP topic areas Anticipate two rounds of work sessions: • Phase 1 evaluation to identify issues, challenges and goals • Phase 2 drafting to review the draft vision, goals and policies prior to a finalized draft Stay involved, check out our website! gallupgmmp2023.mysocialpinpoint.com