City Council Worksession

City of Yuma City Council Worksession Spc. Worksession/Council Retreat Agenda Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 PM Quechan Casino Resort Conference Room Pipa B 525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven, CA 92283 This Special Worksession/Retreat is an opportunity for the Mayor and City Council, City Administrator and staff to identify and review goals and priorities for the City. Based on time limitations, it is possible that not all agenda items will be reviewed and discussed. No action or vote will be taken at this Special Worksession/Retreat. Any items requiring further discussion, action or vote will be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda. CALL TO ORDER I. WELCOMING COMMENTS Welcoming comments by Mayor Nicholls and Acting City Administrator, Jay Simonton. II. SETTING THE STAGE The facilitator, Julia Novak, Executive Vice President of Raftelis, will provide an overview of the agenda and ask attendees to introduce themselves and share their expectation for the retreat. III. GOVERNING TOGETHER AND COUNCIL-MANAGER GOVERNMENT Novak will share some thoughts on governance and the Council-Management form of government, leading into City Council exploring a series of questions and sharing their thoughts on what it means to govern well together. IV. THE IDEAL COUNCIL MEMBER Consideration and discussions of how different groups, such as the public, staff and City Council colleagues, might describe an "ideal" member of the City Council. V. EXPECTATIONS Discussion regarding communication expectations between and among members of the governing body, the City Administrator and his team; including the assessment of what individuals can commit to ensure open communication. City of Yuma Page 1 Printed on 3/21/2024 City Council Worksession Agenda March 26, 2024 VI. PEER ACCOUNTABILITY Discussions regarding the concept of peer accountability and what it means to be accountable to one another. VI. CLOSING Parting thoughts will be shared on how the attendees feel about the work done during Day One of the retreat. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City of Yuma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in City programs, activities, or services contact: ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, City of Yuma Human Resources Department, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364-1436; (928) 373-5125 or TTY (928) 373-5149. City of Yuma Page 2 Printed on 3/21/2024