ATTACHMENT C
City Council 2025 Annual Retreat
WORKING AGENDA
January 25, 2025
9:00AM-3:00PM
Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room
Time Item Minutes
9:00AM 1. Welcome by Mayor and City Manager
Goal and purpose, expectations and meeting norms
Overview of the day
5 Min
9:05AM 2. Introductions
Introductory comments from each Council member, “Sharing their Why” 35 Min
9:40AM 3. Discuss Key Inputs
Community survey on priorities
Highlights of 2024 Accomplishments
30 Min
10:10AM Public Comment 30 Min
10:40AM Break 10 Min
10:50AM 4. Selection of 2025 Council Priorities
Changes or refinements
40 Min
11:30PM 5. Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities Organization of Council Ad hoc committees
Research projects needed to develop strategies?
What are the strategic issues, major variables, and funding needs 90 Min
1:00PM Break 30 Min
1:30PM 6. Initial discussion of 2025 Objectives 60 Min
2:30PM 7. Next Steps
Staff to Return with Recommended Objectives
Committee workplans
30 Min
3:00PM Adjournment