City Council Strategic Planning Session 1-31-26

Merced City Council (goals & priorities study session) · February 1, 2026

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City manager frames the session and materials

Presentation

23:10 → 30:01(6m 50s)

City Manager Scott McBride opened the session, explained the purpose of a concurrent review of next year’s goals and the capital-improvement requests, noted departments’ submitted MGOs (management goals and objectives) and a draft 2026–27 CIP list, and urged council to use staff materials and the scorecard prepared in advance.

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City staff presented a five‑year forecast showing growing gaps between personnel-driven costs and projected revenues; councilors outlined priorities including public safety staffing, streetlights/sidewalks, code enforcement, parks, internships and potential revenue strategies. Staff will return with details and follow-ups.

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