I. RECOMMENDATION:
Receive an overview of the City’s adopted strategic priorities and provide direction to staff regarding Council priorities to guide development of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget.
II. BACKGROUND:
On March 29, 2025, the City Council participated in a facilitated goal-setting session to establish strategic priorities for the City. The purpose of that session was to align the Council and executive leadership on key focus areas, strengthen working relationships, and identify priority initiatives intended to enhance quality of life, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development within the community.
The outcome of the session was the identification of six primary strategic priority areas:
- Infrastructure and City Improvements
- Community Engagement and Events
- Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Technology and Administrative Modernization
- Employee and Organizational Development
- Housing and Economic Development
Since that time, staff has been actively working to implement projects and initiatives aligned with these priorities and has incorporated them into ongoing operations, capital planning, and policy development efforts.
Additionally, since the adoption of these priorities, the composition of the City Council has changed, and newly appointed Councilmembers were not part of the original strategic planning session. As such, it is appropriate to provide a summary of the adopted framework and confirm alignment moving forward.
III. DISCUSSION:
This agenda item is intended to serve as a high-level review of the City’s current strategic direction and to facilitate Council discussion as staff begins preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget.
The discussion will focus on the following key areas:
- Confirmation that the existing strategic priority areas continue to reflect Council’s direction
- Identification of any adjustments or areas of increased emphasis
- Consideration of whether the City should focus on completing existing initiatives or expanding into new efforts
- Opportunity for Councilmembers to introduce new ideas or initiatives for consideration
The City currently has a significant number of projects and initiatives underway across multiple departments. As part of this discussion, staff is seeking policy-level direction to ensure that available resources, including funding and staffing capacity, are aligned with Council’s highest priorities.
This discussion is not intended to revisit or recreate the entire strategic plan, but rather to reaffirm and refine the City’s direction to ensure continued progress and alignment with Council expectations.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Provide direction as recommended
Provide alternative direction regarding priorities for FY 2026–2027
Continue the item to a future meeting for additional discussion
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this item. Direction provided by the City Council will inform the development of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, including the allocation of available financial resources and staff capacity. |