MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
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Adoption of the Community Strategic Plan
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt the Community Strategic Plan.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Maxine Whattam, Chief Operating Officer 425-556-2310
Lisa Maher, Communications and Marketing Manager 425-556-2427
Malisa Files, Finance Director 425-556-2166
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Over the past year, Council has been working to develop a strategic plan that reflects the priorities of the Redmond community. The Budgeting by Priorities process and the 15 months of outreach and community involvement that were undertaken for the budget process and community survey set the groundwork for the development of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP).
Council conducted its annual retreat in the first quarter of the year. The purpose of the retreat was to develop the future strategic vision for the City by establishing priorities and clear goals with defined performance metrics. Council worked hard in preparation for the retreat by reviewing the 2018 City of Redmond Strategic Plan to use as a foundation for the development of the 2019 strategic plan updates. Council also considered performance metrics to support strategic plan outcomes, community involvement, and progress reports.
The March 7, 2019, retreat provided Council with the opportunity to develop and explore key themes, priorities, and outcomes in greater detail along with community involvement strategies and performance measures.
Council identified and prioritized the following key themes:
* Housing Choices
* Environmental Sustainability
* Technology & Information Services (TIS) Infrastructure
* Cultural Inclusion and Welcoming
* Capital Infrastructure
Council provided direction on the themes and strategies for inclusion in the Community Strategic Plan. The CSP highlights the focus areas, and each theme includes a vision, objectives, strategies, measures, and del...
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