Organizational Culture

Entrust City Staff to cultivate an environment that inspires growth, builds trust, strengthens relationships, and elevates the City as an employer of choice.

Why this matters:

A thriving community starts with a strong, engaged, and empowered City workforce. When City staff are trusted to grow, innovate, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships, they are better equipped to understand and respond to the evolving needs of the community. Cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued and connected strengthens the City’s ability to attract and retain talented staff who are committed to public service. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of trust and shared purpose, we strengthen the services we provide, deepen connections with the community, and build the organizational capacity needed to serve residents today and into the future.

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OC1: Employee Engagement

OC1.1: Develop and Implement a Leadership Academy and a Comprehensive Succession Planning Strategy
OC1.2: Enhance the City of Vacaville employee experience
OC1.3: Improve the skills and performance of employees through a City-wide training and development program
OC1.4: Foster a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation
OC1.5: Develop a Mission, Vision and Values Program for the Police Department
OC1.6: Modernize Core Human Resources Services through Technology

OC2: Customer Service

OC2.1: Enhance online payment capabilities and self-service options

OC3: Building Pathways and Opportunities for Youth

OC3.5: Summer at City Hall
OC3.6: Enhance Internships and other opportunities for youth