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Attachment A 34It should be noted that while these recommendations are based on the work of the Neighborhood 35 Association Task Force, the task force recommendations have been subsequently reviewed and, in many 36 cases, altered. Thus, in other words, the specific recommendations below are those of the CEC itself. 37 Finally, it is important to note that this CEC report does not go beyond neighborhood associations and 38 address other ways that the City of Roseville could facilitate neighborhood participation in civic decision- 39 making. Benefits and Purposes of Neighborhood Associations 40 41 The purposes of a particular neighborhood association are determined by an association. Generally 42 speaking, the following are purposes commonly identified by many neighborhood associations. The 43 listing herein is not meant to be prescriptive or exhaustive but to serve as guidelines for existing or 44 future Roseville neighborhood associations. 45 46 Neighborhood associations: 47 1.Build a sense of community and a culture of neighborliness 48 2.Involve residents in their democratic forms of government 49 3.Promote social activities of varied interest to residents 50 4.Maintain and enhance the quality of neighborhood life and safety 51 5.Provide the means by which issues and concerns of a neighborhood can be more effectively 52 expressed and communicated, thus serving as a vital link between local government (City 53 Council, departments, and City Commissions, as well as school district and county government) 54 and the neighborhood 55 6.Promote community and civic engagement by presenting opportunities for resident involvement 56 7.Assist staff in disseminating timely and understandable information to provide for informed 57 resident participation in government decision-making and planning, thus gaining better 58 acceptance and understanding of government decisions 59 8.Function as a liaison enabling two-way communication between neighborhoods and 60 government entities on matter of interest such as zoning changes, redevelopment projects and 61 their neighborhood impact, park projects and Comprehensive Plan amendments as well as other 62 planning efforts 63 Neighborhood associations are one of many ways in which the City connects with its residents in the 64 development and implementation of policies, programs, and services. Neighborhood associations also 65 encompass the process of communicating and working collaboratively with citizens and other 66 stakeholders in balancing various interests and issues affecting their lives and neighborhood. 67 68 We recommend that the City recognize that neighbors can sometimes better understand and 69 70 have ward representation. 71 72 Neighbors are often in a better position for raising the right issues and asking the relevant questions 73 concerning a neighborhood. Their involvement and collaboration in civic decision-making provide City 74 staff and officials an opportunity to answer their concerns and address their issues. Community 75 members can also provide a valuable source of expertise to influence government decisions that 76 improve neighborhood quality of life and delivery of public services. 2