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File #: 25-348    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/11/2025 In control: Cultural Commission
On agenda: 4/7/2025 Final action:
Title: Discuss and Develop of Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26
Attachments: 1. Draft - Work Plan FY 2025-26
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REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION

SUBJECT
Title
Discuss and Develop of Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency

BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural Commission has considered three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound workplan goals and/or activities for the Fiscal Year (FY). These goals are intended to focus the Commission's efforts and respond to City Council priorities within the existing budget direction and resource limitations.

The City now aims to align the Boards, Commission, and Committee (BCC's) workplan goals to the City Council goals on an annual cycle. The new process aims to provide:

Clear Prioritization
Each board and commission will have a defined set of objectives, making it easier for Council to assess progress and allocate staff resources efficiently.

Enhanced Transparency
Workplans will provide greater visibility into the activities and goals of advisory bodies, fostering stronger communication and accountability.

Improved Coordination
By aligning the efforts of staff and BCC's, the workplan is intended to effectively promote enhanced collaboration on citywide initiatives.

Informed Decision-Making
With a clear roadmap of each group's priorities, the City Council will be better equipped to make decisions that support both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.

The updated timeline for this work is to develop the goals and objectives at the March meeting, review the workplan in April, develop a presentation for Council in May and present to the Council in June. It is expected that the new workplan goals and objectives will be implemented in July 2025.

DISCUSSION
At the March 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, commissioners began to brainstorm possible Goals and Activities for the FY 2025/26 Workplan. The Commission's discussion on April 7, 2025, will continue ...

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