City of Gonzales
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Trevin Barber, City Manager
THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City’s Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan is being presented for review by the City Council.
BACKGROUND
Annually, the City Council holds a strategic session to establish priorities and goals, provide overall direction, and receive a broad overview of current major projects. This year’s strategic session focused on providing City Leadership a structured, facilitated opportunity to collaboratively consider and address strategic issues necessary for effective governance and contributions to the well-being of Gonzales community members that advances the City’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities while exemplifying its Core Values and Guiding Principles.
The City’s consultant team from C4 facilitated this year’s strategic session on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The session, which was open to the public, resulted in the confirmation of the existing Strategic Directions Map in guiding the City’s future direction, inclusive of the City’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
The City Council was unanimous in elevating certain Strategic Priorities for the upcoming fiscal year:
1.) Housing and
2.) Financial Sustainability
a. New Tax Measure
AGENDA
ITEM
14 b. Revenue Driving Economic Development
c. Cost Recovery.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
After carefully listening during the strategic session and reviewing meeting notes, staff curated a draft Implementation Action Plan (Plan). This Plan will be used to prioritize projects of the City in a fiscally viable manner, aligning fiscal and human resources to achieve the identified Strategic Priorities. This item is being presented to provide an overview of the previous strategic session and receive direction on the draft Implementation Action Plan from your Council as appropriate to help staff.
The Plan organizes program, project, and initiative information by priority level and is inclusive of projects that may have a scope longer than the fiscal year timeframe. The Plan identifies responsible departments and support staff, timelines for completion, identification of steps, milestones, and other notes, and prioritizes assignments to allow greater focus on those areas of most importance. Staff has made an initial recommendation on priorities for the projects contained in the Plan based on the Council input from the February 11, 2023, Strategic Session.
The Plan encompasses the City’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities, through programs, projects, and initiatives suggested by Council and staff over the course of its development. The Goals that are included represent the highest priorities for City Council. Should other sources of revenue be identified, the City may revisit this Plan and adapt it as needed. For now, by limiting the City’s efforts to these key areas, the City of Gonzales will be better positioned to achieve its long-term vision and maintain its fiscal viability.
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Annual Strategic Sessions help align the Council’s overall goals, priorities, direction necessary to provide all the programs, initiatives, practices and expectations necessary to meet the overall vision and mission.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: Please see Vision above.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: Please see Vision above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: Please see Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
This item is being brought forward for Council discussion and direction as such alternatives can be discussed accordingly.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are no direct financial impacts as a result of this staff report. The Plan will be used to guide the development of the City’s upcoming budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
CONCLUSION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
Attachments:
1. Implementation Action Plan
2. Strategic Directions Map