CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 3, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Maritza Sosa-Nieves, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS, AND ACTION ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review, approve, and adopt the City Council Priorities, Goals, and Action Items for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council identified the priorities and goals for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at the goal-setting workshop in February 2026 (Attachment No. 1). Staff then developed key action items designed to support the achievement of these goals over the next fiscal year (Attachment No. 2). Upon approval and adoption by the City Council, these action items will inform departmental work plans effective July 1, 2026.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Council priorities, goals, and action items. Proposed action items and departmental work plans have been incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. Any changes to departmental work plans or action items requiring additional funding will be presented to the council as appropriate.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On July 1, 2019, the City Council discussed and approved priorities and goals for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
On June 21, 2021, the City Council reviewed and discussed the previously approved priorities and goals and re-approved them with changes for FY 2021-22.
Priorities and goals have been reviewed and discussed at the November 22, 2022, meeting and again at the October 9, 2023, council meeting.
On February 9, 2026, the City Council held a goal-setting workshop to review and discuss potential priorities and goals for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
DISCUSSION:
The goal-setting workshop took place on February 9, 2026 at the Union and was facilitated by the City Manager and City Attorney, both of whom had met individually with each Councilmember and the Mayor to discuss areas for improvement, district-specific priorities, and overarching goals for the organization. Input from the City’s executive team was also incorporated to ensure alignment with operational considerations and long-term planning objectives.
Based on these discussions, five priority areas were identified for Council consideration:
Strengthening Quality of Life and Community Safety;
Dedication to Infrastructure and Enhancement of Community Assets; Focus on Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Investment; Pursuit of Housing and Homelessness Solutions; and
Commitment to Excellence in Service Delivery.
These priority areas, along with goals, were discussed at length by the City Council to establish clear, Council-driven direction that supports sound decision-making, promotes long-term budget stability, and ensures that City resources are invested strategically and spent wisely.
Upon the City Council's concurrence with the priorities and goals identified at the goal-setting workshop (Attachment No. 1), staff developed action items to support their achievement for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Attachment No. 2). These serve as a strategic blueprint for staff to implement Council direction by aligning daily operations, work plans, and budget decisions with Council-adopted goals. Additionally, the action items will inform departmental work plans and be incorporated into the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
As such, it is recommended that the City Council review, approve, and adopt the City Council Priorities, Goals, and Action Items as presented in Attachment No. 2.
Prepared by:
Maritza Sosa-Nieves, Assistant to the City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 – Detailed City Council Priorities and Goals for FY 2026-27 Attachment No. 2 – City Council Priorities, Goals, and Action Items for FY 2026-27 Adoption of City Council Priorities, Goals, and Action Items