City Council Worksession

City of Yuma City Council Worksession Spc. Worksession/Council Retreat Agenda Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:30 AM 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. SETTING THE STAGE Debriefing of Day One, welcome additional staff to this portion of the retreat, and ensure expectations are properly aligned for Day Two. II. CELEBRATING SUCCESS Discussions regarding the City's accomplishments in the past year that made City Council PROUD of the City. III. TRENDS City Council and staff will break into smaller groups to discuss trends taking place globally, nationally, and locally; giving consideration to the following six categories and then share the trends and how they are impacting the City of Yuma: • Political • Environmental • Social • Technological • Economic • Workforce IV. STRATEGIC OUTCOMES Review the Strategic Outcomes and goal statement with the Department Directors and identify what, if any, adjustments need to be made to the statements that describe success. City of Yuma Page 1 Printed on 3/21/2024 City Council Worksession Agenda March 27, 2024 V. PRIORITIES AND POSSIBILITIES City Council will have the opportunity to share their individual priorities, and we will also share observations staff have about emerging needs that City Council may want to consider during the priority-setting process. VI. SHARED PRIORITIES After identifying potential new initiatives and strategies, City Council will identify what is most important, and establish priorities for the coming 12 to 24 months. VII. NEXT STEPS The Acting City Administrator will share what City Council can expect, and when, as he works with his team to develop work plans that align with the outcomes. VIII. CLOSING - A SIX WORD SLAM City Council will be asked to create a "Six Word Slam" (brief phrase) that crystallizes the day's experience for them. 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