For the Special Meeting of May 7, 2026
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: Orange Cove City Council
FROM: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization to initiate development of Citywide Strategic Plan ATTACHMENTS: Strategic Plan Presentation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council to provide authorization to initiate the development of a comprehensive Citywide Strategic Plan and provide input on high-priority items to guide the planning process.
BACKGROUND:
The City currently operates without a formally adopted, comprehensive strategic plan that aligns Council priorities, departmental work plans, and resource allocation with a shared long-term vision. While individual projects and initiatives are underway, a coordinated framework would improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency across all City functions.
A Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap that defines the City’s vision, mission, core values, and key priorities over a multi-year period. It also establishes measurable goals and performance indicators to track progress and ensure alignment with community expectations.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact.
Prepared by: Jennifer Hernandez Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar REVIEW: Samuel Escobar Finance: _______ City Attorney: ______ TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED NO
ACTION
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Department Report
Redevelopment Agency
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Continued to: _________
CITY OF ORANGE
COVE
STRATEGIC PLAN
FINANCE &
BUDGETING
• Financial Plan to Build
Reserves
• Fiscal Budgets: assist
residents locate, understand,
and include their input
• Diversify revenue sources
PUBLIC HEALTH &
SAFETY
• Safe Places to walk: increased visibility
& Sidewalks
• Traffic Safety
• Concerns regarding the homeless: 1
year plans. Ordinances that allow
removal from public areas
• Reliable access to safe drinking water
CITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Address roads: potholes,
sidewalks
• Solid list of CIP Projects
• Issues with flooding especially
near schools/ increased foot
traffic
• Lighting: downtown & at parks
• Beautify the Water Plant:
entrance to the city
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
• Training Opportunities, Job
Creation & Retention:
Agriculture, Farming, Water
and Wastewater.
• Rebrand Businesses
• Orange Festival, Farmers
Markets, City Wide Yard sales
• RV Parks/ Hotels/ Bike tours
PARKS & RECREATION
AND QUALITY OF LIFE
• Adding to our trails: benches, tables,
dog waste stations
• Youth Events: Horseshoe, 3v3
Basketball, bon fires, collaborations
with B&G club
• Diversify the Senior Center
CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
• Diversify ways to
communicate: audio, text
messages, bulletin boards
• Increase participation at City
Council meetings, Town
Halls, Workshops
• Monthly/Quarterly
internal reports
• Updated policies on
master fee schedules,
water meter tampers,
notice of violation fines,
vacant lots
GOVERNANCE
Nevada City
Strategic Plan: 2022-2027
City of Camas
Strategic Plan: 2025-2030
• Projects are assigned
• Action plans are created
• Timelines and Completion
dates
• Yearly Updates
City of Sarasota
Fiscal Year 2024