Citywide Strategic Plan
Update
Melanie Franceschini
Assistant to the City Manager
October 7, 2026
Vision
Values
Purpose
Goals
Objectives
Strategic Actions
Performance Indicators & Milestones
Broad, high-level statements
The end results we are working towards
The things we need to do to achieve our goals
Specific actions to be taken to achieve our objectives
Tools used to measure progress towards achieving objectives and goals
What is a
Strategic
Plan?
2 Why Do Strategic Planning?
▷ Long Term Direction - A Strategic Plan helps us figure out where we are, where we want to go, and how to get there. ▷ Organizational Focus - We are busy balancing many competing demands all the time. The strategic plan helps focus our attention on the things that matter most.
▷ Better Budgeting - Funding decisions and projects will be better aligned with the City’s goals and objectives. ▷ Improved Decision Making - The Council and staff benefit from seeing the “big picture” when faced with significant long-term decisions.
3 VISION
Corona will be a safe, vibrant,
family-friendly community
4 PURPOSE
To create a community
where everyone can thrive
5 VALUES
We are Bold
We challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit to rethink how we do business. We are on a mission to innovate, modernize services, and bring government into the 21st century.
We are Humble
Everyone has a role to play, and we find purpose in doing our part. We own mistakes and learn from them to become better. We value feedback, embrace our vulnerabilities, and take time to celebrate others.
We are Driven
We have strong work ethic and tackle issues head on, even the tough stuff. We anticipate problems, develop creative solutions, and push ourselves to be better.
We are Honest
We strive to do what is right, not what is easy. We keep our commitments and take responsibility for results, even if things go wrong.
We are Kind
No matter who you are or where you are from, you’re welcome here. We embrace diversity, treat people with dignity, and genuinely care for others.
We are a Team
We give voice to our community. We trust and honor the process of collaboration. We achieve more together.
6 Financial
Stability
Safe
Community
Sense of
Place
Strong
Economy
Sound
Infrastructure
High Performing
Government
GOALS
7 Our Strategic Plan
concludes this year.
(Adopted February 17, 2021)
8 Annual Planning Cycle
Prepare Work
Plans
Finalize Budget
Quarterly Progress
Reports
Review Work
Plans
Annual Progress
Report
Annual Priority
Setting Session
STRATEGIC PLAN
9 Implementation
Vision
Purpose
Values
Goal
Objective
Strategic Action
Objective
Activity
2027 Target
2027 Target
2027 Target
2027 Target
2027 Target
2027 Target
Activity
Activity
Strategic Action
Strategic Action
2027 Target
2027 Target
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Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Strategic Action
Activity
2027 Target
2027 Target
2027-2032
Strategic Plan Work Plans
10 Transparent Reporting
11 Projects, Performance Measures &
Milestones
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13 79%
10%
11%
YEAR 5
Completed
On Track
Work Underway
Implementation Summary
New Strategic Plan
What Needs to
be Done?
• Confirm Goals
• Identify New Objectives
• Identify New Strategic Actions
• Refine Performance Indicators
• Develop new Milestone Measures
15 Proposed Process
▷ Launch Strategic Plan Survey & Community
Outreach ▷ Conduct internal SWOT analyses
16 Proposed Process
▷ Host In-Person Community Meeting ▷ Analyze findings and present to City Council 17 Proposed Process
▷ Draft a Strategic Plan and provide a public comment
period
▷ Formal adoption of the new Strategic Plan
18 What’s Next?
20 February/March 2027
October 2026
§ Kick off community outreach and surveying to identify resident priorities and issues of importance
§ Internal SWOT workshops to identify organizational
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats
February/March 2027
§ Public review of the proposed Strategic Plan
§ Council adoption of a new Strategic Plan and
implementation schedule
Timeline
Strategic Plan Update
November 2026
§ Community Meeting to receive further input on resident priorities § Aggregate and analyze survey results and community input January 2027
§ Council Meeting to review community survey results,
SWOT analysis, priorities, and goals
§ Create a draft plan for public review and vetting
October 2026 November 2026 January 2027
Questions?
(951) 963-7464
[email protected]
www.CoronaCA.gov
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