FY 2025-26 work plan input

Strategic objectives and tasks for citywide communications, website enhancement, records retention, and regional partnerships.
Objective/Task ID Name Description Lead Dept Staff Lead Partners Status/Start Target Timeline
Objective F.2.2 Create/implement strategic communications plan Create and implement a citywide strategic communications plan that improves public messaging, combats misinformation, enhances two-way engagement, and establishes consistent communication practices both within CM John Stefanski Digital None None
None Develop communications plan roadmap Outline action plan and prioritize objectives for improving citywide communications and engagement. CM Fel Agrelius DS Complete Q3
None Evaluate current process and communications protocols Inventory existing editorial workflows, communications products, and stakeholders. CM Fel Agrelius DS Complete Q2
None Design improvements to process Create a process for creating, approving, and publicizing content. CM Fel Agrelius DS Q2 Q3
None Implement communications plan Start launch of new plan and process citywide. CM Fel Agrelius DS Q4 Q4
Objective F.2.3 Enhance city website Update the City’s website to enhance content, functionality, accessibility and customer experience. DS Sean Mooney All None None
None User research and content strategy Coordinate with departments on priority messaging, content, and high-traffic services, develop guidelines for content management on the website. DS Catherine Holmes All Complete Q2
None Complete content audit Review and revise current website content. DS Christina Leung All Complete Q3
None Start to mitigate for accessibility standards Mitigate site content and PDFs to comply with federal accessibility standards. DS Catherine Holmes All Q3 Q4
None Start to migrate content and templates to staging environment Migrate updated content into staging environment for testing and development. DS Catherine Holmes All Q4 Q4
None Start usability testing Work with stakeholders and community members to test usability and ease-of-use of the website. DS Catherine Holmes All Q4 Q4
Objective F.2.4 Update/implement records retention Update and implement city-wide records retention schedules and Public Records Act related policies. CC Lindsay Lara CAO None None
None Gather quotes and execute agreement Gather quotes from vendors, develop statement of work, enter into an agreement. CC Lindsay Lara CAO, CM Complete Q2
None Conduct stakeholder meetings Consultation with departments on their current records. CC Lindsay Lara CAO, CM Q4 Q4
None Develop program and policy Draft records and information management program, records and retention schedule, and Public Records Act policy. CC Lindsay Lara CAO, DS Q4 Q4
Objective F.2.5 Support/explore regional partnerships for efficiency Support and explore regional partnerships to seek efficiencies in service delivery. CM, DPW Angela Robinson Pinon HR, FD, CED None None
None Participate in meetings for GGBHTD and review project to ensure they meet city standards. Participate in coordination meetings, review proposed project improvements and provide feedback to ensure alignment with city standards and procedures. DPW April Miller CED Complete Q4
None Participate in meetings with Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) - 580/101 to ensure alignment with city standards and procedures Participate in coordination meetings, review proposed project improvements and provide feedback to ensure alignment with city standards and procedures. DPW April Miller CM Complete Q4
None Discuss Marinwood fire shared services agreement Participate in discussions regarding possible amendments to the shared services agreement. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FD, FIN, HR, CAO Complete Q2
None Present to Council Finance Subcommittee Present proposed amendments to the Council Finance Subcommittee for informational purposes. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FD, FIN, HR, CAO Q2 Q2
None Present to City Council Present proposed amendments to city council for possible approval. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FD, FIN, HR, CAO Q3 Q4
None Negotiate San Rafael Sanitary District separation agreement Negotiate a separation agreement between the City of San Rafael and the San Rafael Sanitary District. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FIN, HR, CAO Complete Q2
None Meet with labor organizations Meet and confer with labor organizations regarding the agreement. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FIN, HR, CAO Q2 Q3
None Present to City Council Present the separation agreement to the city council for approval and execution. CM Angela Robinson Pinon FIN, HR, CAO Q2 Q3
New Objective F.2.6 Implement SB 707 (Duranzo) Implement the requirements of SB 707 regarding virtual public comment at public meetings and translated meeting agendas. CC Lindsay Lara CM, CAO None None
None Conduct research Conduct research on other cities policies, procedures, and best practices for hybrid public meetings CC Lindsay Lara CAO Q3 Q3
None Draft policies Establish policy and governance around the city's implementation of hybrid public meetings CC Lindsay Lara CAO Q3 Q3
None Conduct training for staff liaisons Train staff on new policies and best practices for hybrid public meetings CC Lindsay Lara CAO Q4 Q4
None Conduct training for boards, commissions and committees Train appointed officials on SB 707 policies, Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and the California Public Records Act. CA Andrea Visveshwara City Clerk Q4 Q4