11 Strategic Priorities with Attachments
PREPARED BY: Katy Nomura
Assistant Town Manager
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 02/18/2025 ITEM NO: 11
DATE: February 12, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities (Attachment 1).
REMARKS:
Every year, the Town Council considers its Strategic Priorities for the next two years. On
February 11, 2025, the Town Council discussed and refined the Strategic Priorities as found in
Attachment 1. Approving these Strategic Priorities will inform the upcoming budget process as
well as align Town efforts with what is most important for the Town Council. Staff will focus on
how best to make significant progress on the Top Priorities, while still moving forward the
Additional Priorities as opportunities present themselves and bandwidth allows.
Once approved, staff will determine actionable items that can be taken to advance the
priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
While there is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the Strategic Priorities, the budget
development process will prioritize these areas and may include budget proposals to further
these efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
PAGE 2 OF 2 SUBJECT: Adopt 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities DATE: February 12, 2025
Attachments:
1. Proposed 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities
Strategic Priorities
2025 - 2027
Top PrioritiesAdditionalPrioritiesCORE GOALS: COMMUNiTY Character GOOD GOVERNANCE FISCAL STABILITY
QUALITY PUBLIC INFrASTRUCTURE CIVIC Engagement PUBLIC SAFety
Further the Town’s emergency preparedness, resiliency, and response
capabilities, particularly in the area of wildfire risk. (Goal: Public Safety)
Ensure prudent financial management to result in structurally balanced five-year
forecasts and fully funded five-year Capital Improvement Plans, managing
liabilities such as pension costs and leveraging the Town’s assets, efficiencies,
partnerships, and revenue streams. Define and implement a cohesive deferred
capital improvement program for Town facilities and lifecycle assets. (Goal:
Fiscal Stability)
Preserve the Town’s small-town charm and provide a range of housing
opportunities and historic neighborhoods, while diligently maintaining and
implementing the Housing Element. (Goal: Community Character)
Develop structure to ensure accountability of how funding resources move
forward the Town’s core goals and priorities. (Goal: Fiscal Stability)
Implement transportation demand management and traffic calming efforts to
mitigate traffic congestion where possible, while ensuring safety for all users and
making bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (Goal: Quality Public
Infrastructure)
Manage downtown parking that is easy to access and locate for residents and
visitors. (Goal: Quality Public Infrastructure)
Promote sustainability practices and protect and conserve the natural
environment for present and future generations. (Goal: Community Character)
Foster the economic vitality of businesses in Town. (Goal: Community Character)
Ensure all residents and visitors feel a sense of belonging in Los Gatos,
maintaining and enhancing the Town as a welcoming, family-oriented, safe, and
inclusive community. (Goal: Civic Engagement)
Continue to engage community service providers to meet the needs of older
adults. (Goal: Civic Engagement)
Continue to engage community service providers to meet the needs of unhoused
residents. (Goal: Civic Engagement)