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 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 February 9, 2019, at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village. The purpose of the retreat is to develop the future strategic vision for the City by establishing priorities and clear goals with defined performance metrics. The core values that guide the Council’s work are trust, integrity, respect, and empathy.
To prepare for the 2019 retreat, the Council will discuss:
• The framework for the retreat
• Review of the 2018 City of Redmond Strategic Plan, and use of this as the foundation for the development of the 2019 Strategic Plan updates
• Performance Metrics as they support the Strategic Plan outcomes
• Ongoing community involvement
• Progress reports to the community on outcomes
• 2019/20 Council workplan development
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
Council Retreat, January 27, 2018
Mid-Year Review, July 24, 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 Council.
B. Fiscal Note:
Items identified in the 2019/20 Budget support the Council’s priorities.
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Council can make adjustments to its priorities through the retreat process.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
The Council retreat is scheduled for February 9, 2019. The development of the agenda, format, outcomes, and Council work plan are critical to the future vision of the City.
VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: City of Redmond Strategic Plan