CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025, 9:00 AM
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
PALM PARK BEACH HOUSE, 236 E. CABRILLO BLVD.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
WORK SESSION
1. Subject: Council Strategic Planning Workshop (120.02) Recommendation: That Council participates in a facilitated workshop to provide input into a new citywide strategic plan.
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Council Strategic Planning Workshop
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council participates in a facilitated workshop to provide input into a new citywide strategic plan.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Santa Barbara is developing a three-to-five-year Strategic Plan. A strategic plan is a vital tool for local jurisdictions to ensure that the vision and priorities set by the City Council are clearly conveyed to employees and the community, and that City strategies and projects are developed to meet Council priorities, and that overall city government is accountable to meeting community needs.
This session will include the City Council and City staff. In a workshop format, Council will be providing input into the key elements of a new citywide strategic plan including a vision for Santa Barbara and strategic planning priorities for the next three to five years. This workshop is part of a phased approach to the creation of a strategic plan that will also include broader engagement from the city organization and community.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc was retained to provide facilitation and planning services in support of the City of Santa Barbara Strategic Plan. This agreement was executed under the authority of the City Administrator for a total cost of $84,150. Costs associated with the implementation of the strategic plan are not known at this time.
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.02
Council Agenda Report
Council Strategic Planning Workshop
June 3, 2025
A copy of the agreement is available for public review by contacting Talhia Dorado at [email protected].
ATTACHMENT: Workshop Agenda
PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Andersen, Sr. Assistant to the City Administrator APPROVED BY: Kelly R. McAdoo, City Administrator
611 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90017 www.raftelis.com
City of Santa Barbara
City Council Workshop – June 3, 2025
Workshop Objectives
• Provide an overview of the strategic planning process • Share engagement themes
• Seek consensus on Vision and Strategic Priorities for the City of Santa Barbara Agenda
When: June 3, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Palm Park Beach House
236 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1. Welcome/Workshop Overview
Purpose: Welcome participants and provide an overview for the day.
2. Strategic Planning Process and Project Overview
Purpose: Familiarize participants with the strategic planning process and the goals of this project.
3. Engagement Themes
Purpose: Share the themes heard during the engagement process.
4. Vision for Santa Barbara
Purpose: Define a shared vision for Santa Barbara and discuss themes to inform the discussion around Strategic Priorities.
5. Strategic Priorities
Purpose: Determine the “big buckets” of things that must go well for the City to achieve its vision and get consensus on strategic priorities.
6. Closing and Next Steps (15 min)
Purpose: Wrap-up the conversation, explain next steps, and ask participants to reflect on the day.
Attachment