the history of gis at the city of encinitas october 2012

The History of GISat the City of Encinitas

October 2012

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Talking Points

How did we get here?

The history of GIS: In the beginning…

The history of GIS: After the 2001 Strategic Plan…

• The history of Data Development• The history of Desktop Applications

GIS… Now! (from 2010 and beyond)…

• Site Profiler & Land Records Web Apps• Cityworks Server

How is GIS used by staff and by the public?

What’s next?

How can we make our GIS program even better?

How did we get here? Through the following…

Our ‘enterprise’ vision

A supportive City Council

City Manager’s belief that IT is “critical infrastructure”

Appropriately funded “blanket” CIPs for a variety of Technology Projects

Dedicated, hard-working, and talented GIS staff Our focused effort to fully understand what staff needs in order for them to

do their jobs more efficiently and effectively

Consistent use of interns and volunteers

GIS consultant support

A strategic plan to follow

Standards and procedures

Perseverance…

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The history of GIS… in the beginning…

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GIS in Encinitas…in the beginning…

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The history of GIS… after the 2001 Strategic Plan…

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GIS in Encinitas… after the 2001 Strategic Plan…

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Land Records

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Assets & Infrastructure

WATER STREETS

SEWER/STORMPARKS

ADDRESSES(Fire, Clean Water)

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GIS in Encinitas… after the 2001 Strategic Plan…

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CityGIS 3.XThis is the ArcGIS Desktop app staff has used for several years. GIS has

modified it over the years by adding new “themes”, data, and tools.

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Cityworks

Used by over 50 staff in 6 different Divisions

Used by field crews

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GIS… NOW! (from 2010 & beyond)

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SITE PROFILER… CityGIS converted to focused map services accessed over the web

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Land Records: Some basic land records information pertaining to the Site and a button to launch into the detailed Land Records app for much more information.

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Cityworks Server…Web-based application that works with ArcGIS Server

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GIS in Encinitas is used in the following ways by City staff

• To help with project reviews and plan checks

• To assist with cost estimates and grant proposals for future city projects • To work with customers at the front counter • To assist with city projects, such as master plan updates • To investigate complaints and service requests from the public • To track work done and proactively maintain city assets and infrastructure • To assist development applicants at Staff Advisory Committee SAC meetings

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GIS in Encinitas is used in the following ways by the Public… On the City’s website via interactive GIS web maps

• To look up zoning information

• To report problems to the City (potholes, grafitti, etc.)

• To look up services, schools, and nearby amenities

Coming Soon!

Interactive Zoning Look-Up

Report a Problem

MY ENCINITAS

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What’s Next?

• Cloud-based GIS

• Location-based CRM

• A new permitting system

How could we make our GIS program even better?

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Willingness of staff to be more involved in the applications they use

‘Technical’ liaison / business analyst in every Department Division

More informed and proactive upper management support Assistance from Departments in the form of funding or resources Departmental ownership for projects they’d like to see implemented Better collaboration/communication (keeping us in the loop) Enforcement of our role as ‘data experts’ An understanding that applications require consistent support and maintenance (e.g. resources)

More emphasis and time spent on data quality

An on-going training plan for all staff

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Thanks for your attention.

If you have any questions or would like to know more – please feel free to contact:

Wendy Flynn, GIS Supervisor, at wflynn@encinitasca.gov