Council Meeting - Goal Setting Workshop - January 30, 2026
A.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Public Comments:
1. Roll Call
Public Comments:
2. Welcome and Opening Comments
Public Comments:
3. Public Comment
Public Comments:
4. Review of Progress Thus Far
Public Comments:
5. Focus in On Goals
Public Comments:
a.
Economic and Community Vibrancy
Public Comments:
Key Focus Areas: Downtown Vibrancy, Activation of Underutilized Sites and Nodes, Business Support and Jobs/Housing Balance, Neighborhood Compatibility and Wellness Overview on Major Private Development Projects
Update on Development Review Process Improvements
Business Loan Grant Program (Formerly Restaurant Loan Program) El Camino Real Project Update (Phase 2)
General Plan Process Update
b.
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability Public Comments:
Key Focus Areas: Asset Management/Replacement/Modernization, Smart and Responsible Financial Strategies, Transparency and Accountability Zoo Operations and Capital Update
6. Adjournment
Public Comments:
The Council will adjourn to Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00 A.M. to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop
B.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Public Comments:
1. Roll Call
Public Comments:
2. Public Comment
Public Comments:
3. Focus in on Goals, Continued
Public Comments:
a.
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability (Continued) Public Comments:
Key Focus Areas: Asset Management/Replacement/Modernization, Smart and Responsible Financial Strategies, Transparency and Accountability Update on Eden Replacement Project and Asset Management Software Citizen Engagement
b.
Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services Public Comments:
Key Focus Areas: Staff and Facilities, Unhoused Population, Flourishing Community Public Safety Project Update
Fire Department Standards of Cover
Emergency Planning Update
Homelessness Response Update
Staffing: Recruitment, Retention, Morale
4. Additional Updates
Public Comments:
State and Federal Funding Updates
Timed Parking Zones Downtown
5. Adjournment
Public Comments:
The Council will adjourn to the next Regular Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.