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Page 3 of 5 x Employee Survey. An all-employee survey collected feedback from all City staff. x Community Input. City staff facilitated community engagement activities, including 11 focus groups, two pop-up events at the farmers’ market, and an Open House. These community engagement activities sought to gather valuable input from the public and ensure their active involvement in the strategic planning process. After the City Council adopts citywide Strategic Plan in the fall, staff will develop an Implementation Action Plan, which will describe specific projects to advance each identified strategy and goal. The Implementation Action Plan will identify individual projects and initiatives with a proposed timeline for delivery that considers budget and other resources. While the goals and strategies identified in the citywide Strategic Plan will cover a five- year period, the City will review both the Implementation Action Plan and the citywide Strategic Plan on a bi-annual basis to align with the City’s two-year budget process and adjust as needed to reflect changing conditions. Community Engagement Community engagement was identified as a vital factor in continuing to understand the needs and priorities of community members and to ensure that the Strategic Plan reflects the diversity of the community today. In April and May 2023, to maximize community participation and gather diverse perspectives, three types of engagement activities took place: focus groups, an open house, and pop-up events at the farmers’ market. The predominant themes from all three community engagement activities were: 1.Affordable housing and housing • There is a need for affordable housing options to address housing affordability and accessibility issues in the community. • Recommend focusing on increasing the availability of affordable housing units and exploring housing solutions for lower-income individuals and families. 2.Water quality • Participants would like the City to address concerns regarding water quality, ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for residents. • Participants would like the City to enhance water treatment and monitoring processes to maintain high standards of water quality. 3.Safety • Participants would like the City to focus on community safety measures, including crime prevention strategies, neighborhood watch programs, and traffic safety initiatives.