TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Revised Fiscal Years 2025–2030 Citywide Strategic Plan – Fiscal Year 2026–27 First Quarter Update
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2. SUMMARY
On June 23, 2026, the City Council approved the Revised Fiscal Years 2025–2030 Citywide Strategic Plan following a Strategic Planning Session held on February 5, 2026. The Revised Plan establishes six strategic goals and includes quarterly reporting to track implementation. This report provides the Fiscal Year 2026–27 First Quarter Update, covering July 1 through September 30, 2026, and summarizes accomplishments, ongoing work, and challenges affecting implementation.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026–27 First Quarter Update for the Revised Fiscal Years 2025–2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this report. Funding for individual Strategic Plan initiatives is addressed through the budget process or separate City Council actions, as applicable.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The quarterly update supports all six goals of the Revised Fiscal Years 2025–2030 Citywide Strategic Plan by providing transparency and accountability regarding implementation of the City Council’s identified priorities.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On November 26, 2024, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Years 2025–2030 Citywide Strategic Plan. As part of its adoption, staff committed to providing quarterly progress reports and conducting a Strategic Planning Session in early 2026.
On February 5, 2026, the City Council held a Strategic Planning Session at the Orange Main Library and History Center. The session provided an opportunity for the City Council, community, and staff to evaluate existing priorities, identify emerging needs, and establish direction for the next phase of the Strategic Plan. Based on that direction, staff prepared the Revised Fi...
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