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Staff proposes two‑year strategic planning calendar tying budget, CIP and work program; council presses for fewer priorities and operational metrics
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a proposed timeline to align the two‑year work program, operating budget and five‑year CIP, with key milestones Nov–Dec 2026 (post‑election input), May 2027 (proposed budget/CIP/work program) and June 2027 (adoption); council urged realistic item counts and better integration with operations.
City staff and consultants presented a proposed strategic planning timeline at the Feb. 28 Cupertino council retreat that would align the two‑year work program with the operating budget and the five‑year capital improvement program (CIP).
The outside consultant described the process: staff will develop the 2026–27 operating budget and next five‑year CIP this spring, begin year‑two work‑program activity in July 2026, solicit council priority input in November–December 2026 after the election, consolidate proposed priorities in January–March 2027, deliver the…
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