MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
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Council Retreat Preparation
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Prepare for the Council retreat scheduled on February 9, 2019.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Maxine Whattam, Chief Operating Officer 425-556-2310
Malisa Files, Finance Director 425-556-2166
Kristi Wilson, Police Chief/Interim Public Works Director 425-556-2529
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The Council conducts its annual retreat in the first quarter of each year. This year the retreat will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village.
At the November 27, 2018, study session, staff reviewed the draft framework for the retreat, the 2018 Strategic Plan, performance metrics, and community involvement strategies to build the agenda for the upcoming retreat. Staff will review with Council the updated agenda and framework for the retreat based on the November 27, 2018, discussions.
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
Council Retreat, January 27, 2018
Mid-Year Review, July 24, 2018
Council Retreat Preparation, November 27, 2018
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
Council priorities are the key components of the City departments’ workplans, with identifiable actions, outcomes, and progress reports to the Council.
B. Fiscal Note:
Items identified in the 2019/20 budget support the Council’s priorities.
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Council can adjust its priorities through the retreat process.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
The Council retreat is scheduled for February 9, 2019. Finalization of the agenda is needed to develop the future vision of the City.
VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: 2019 Retreat Agenda