City_Planning_Documents.pdf

This document is a planning overview from the City of Watsonville, California, detailing the municipality's strategic initiatives and long-term planning framework. The City is requesting proposals from qualified firms to facilitate the creation of a two-year City Council Strategic Plan (2025-2027) designed to guide organizational work and decision-making. The document references multiple interconnected planning efforts including the City of Watsonville 2050 General Plan, Vision Zero initiative, Age Friendly Watsonville Action Plan, Park and Recreation Master Plan, Homelessness Strategic Plan, Urban Forest Master Plan, and Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, among others. These plans reflect the City's commitment to community engagement and data-informed decision-making across various departments and programs including parks and recreation, public art, urban greening, neighborhood traffic management, library services, trails and bicycle infrastructure, and airport operations.

The City's approach emphasizes ongoing community engagement and measurable results to improve service delivery. The planning effort is positioned within the City's broader budget and investment strategy, with the 2026-2027 City Budget in draft status. No specific pricing terms, response dates, due dates, or award information is provided in this planning overview document. The initiative reflects the City's commitment to long-term vision and strategic investment across multiple service areas and community priorities.