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City Council Study Session — OS/15/06 DRAFT Minutes - Page 8 School Districts, County, and State) on local budgets and spending plans. Staff was directed to proceed as discussed. 3.c Goa12: Address and Maintain Determinant of Quality of Life, Systematically and Proactively rather than Piecemeal and Reactively Fire Chief Rich �asaway reviewed the Council-directed goal to: "Address and maintain determinants of quality of life, systematically and proactively rather than piecemeal and reactively." Chief Gasaway reviewed measurable and non-measurable determinants for defining quality of life issues, the tangibles and intangibles; and provided 16 possible action steps, listed randomly, as a framework for fizture discussions. 1) Well-maintained, easy-to-traverse transportation infrastructure; 2) Well-maintained public and private properties 3) 4) 5) ensuring property values remain competitive in the market place; Ensure enforcement of codes and laws that contribute to the deterioration of neighborhoods (�.e., speeding, noise ordinance, housing maintenance, etc.) Well-maintained parks and recreation system that provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all ages; A highly-rated public school system that is able to attract students to the district based on the quality of education; 6) Access to arts and cultural opportunities; 7) Promoting diversity; 8) Quality natural and open spaces supported by environmentally friendly water management practices; 9) Employment opportunities that offer he�.d-o� household wages; 10) Variety of retail shopping and restaurant choices; Goa12: Address and Maintain Determinant of Quality of Life, Systematically and Proactively rather than Piecemeal and Reactively