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Recommendation to Accept the Strategic Plan 2026-2027 Progress Report (City Manager)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Alameda City Council attended a workshop focused on team building and strategic priorities to guide the annual update to the City of Alameda's (City) Strategic Plan.
The attached Progress Report, submitted for City Council adoption, reflects:
* Status Updates: Current progress on active initiatives
* Timeline Adjustments: Realignment of project schedules
* New Initiatives: New projects identified during the City Council workshop
Upon approval, the final 2026-2027 Progress Report will be published on the City's website at www.alamedaca.gov/strategicplan.
BACKGROUND
The City launched a comprehensive Citywide Strategic Plan development process in 2023, including extensive community engagement, staff focus groups, and City Council workshops. On November 21, 2023, City Council formally adopted the City's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the City prepares annual progress reports. Previous updates were approved in May 2024 and April 2025. The 2026-2027 update represents the final annual update before the full Strategic Plan renewal planned for 2027.
DISCUSSION
In preparation for the City Council's February 7, 2026 workshop, City Department Directors conducted a review of all existing projects. While most of these initiatives remain on track, several have reached completion, while others require shifted timelines.
The Strategic Plan continues to be anchored by five core City Council Priorities:
* Enhance Community Safety & Services
* Build Resilience to Climate Change & Water Level Rise
* Invest in Transportation, Infrastructure, Economic Opportunities, & Historic Resources
* House all Alamedans & End Homelessness
* Practice Fiscally Responsible, Equitable, & Inclusive Govern...
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