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Review of Draft City Council Workshop Priorities and Goals. Consider the draft City Council Workshop Priorities and Goals and adopt as presented or provide direction to Staff regarding revisions.
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Deadline for Action: 4/21/2025
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Leslie B. Caviglia, City Manager, 713-4332
Department Recommendation:
1. It is recommended that the Visalia City Council review the draft workshop priorities and goals (copy attached) derived from the direction provided by the Council during the January 1, 2025 planning workshop and determine if the draft wording used to define the Council's priorities are consistent with the Council's direction and intent. If the draft document is accurate, it is recommended that the Council adopt the City Council Workshop Priorities and Goals for 2025, or, if amendments are appropriate, provide staff with direction and a revised report will be provided at the next meeting.
2. It is also recommended that the City Council provide input on the Draft City Council Workshop Workplan (copy attached) based on the draft 2025 Priorities and Goals. The workplan outlines the major actions staff will pursue to meet the priorities and goals set by the City Council. As such, staff is looking for general direction regarding the workplans and the Plan's consistency with Council direction.
While it is a comprehensive list, it is not all inclusive. It is expected that some of the workplan will be adapted as studies and projects evolve, and that additional items will be undertaken as appropriate that will also be consistent with the Council priorities and goals.
3. While not specifically part of the City Council's planning session, it is appropriate to recommend that the City Council direct staff to bring back a discussion of a new surplus funds and one-time money policy. For several years, all monies in these categories have been directed to the Civic Center ...
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