ATTACHMENT C — EXAMPLE OF POTENTIAL DEPARTMENT LEVEL GOALS BASED ON 2026 COUNCIL PRIORITIES
These department-level goals translate the Council's 2026 Strategic Priorities into a clear goal for each department. These goals would advance through KPIs that the departments recommend to the City Council.
These goals are just examples for context.
Department Primary priority Goal
Fire Wildfire; Public Safety Reduce the risk of structure loss from wildfire and deliver fast, effective emergency and medical response.
Police Public Safety Keep Laguna among the safest cities in Orange County with fast, trusted, cost-effective policing.
Marine Safety Stewardship; Safety Protect beachgoers and manage South Laguna's beaches sustainably.
Community Development Advanced Planning Deliver faster, more predictable permitting and modern, compliant land-use policy.
Public Works & Utilities Infrastructure Maintain reliable infrastructure and deliver the capital program on time and on budget.
Administrative Services Fiscal Sustainability Achieve structural balance, strong controls, and a highperforming workforce.
City Manager's Office Fiscal; All priorities Lead an outcome-driven, efficient organization that delivers on Council priorities.
City Attorney's Office Fiscal Sustainability Reduce the City's legal risk and cost while delivering responsive counsel.
Transit & Community Services Stewardship Provide right-sized, outcome-driven transit and recreation that serve residents and manage visitor
impacts.
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