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Committee proposes tiered priorities, mid‑level goals and KPIs for 2026 council retreat

Palo Alto Policy & Services Committee · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Members backed a two‑year priority cycle, recommended mid‑level (tiered) goals between high‑level priorities and granular objectives, suggested an outside facilitator and asked staff to present KPI options for top‑tier objectives at the January 2026 retreat.

The Policy & Services Committee discussed changes to the City Council priority‑setting process for 2026 and recommended a tiered approach, mid‑level goals, and selective key performance indicators (KPIs) to give staff clearer strategic direction.

Staff reminded the committee that the handbook now encourages a two‑year priority cycle. Chair Venker proposed adding mid‑level goals that sit between the broad priorities (for…

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