R2024-049 2024-03-25RESOLUTION NO. R2024-49
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting
the City of Pearland Strategic Priorities promulgated during the City's 2024
Annual Planning Retreat.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the necessity of identifying strategic priorities
and initiatives to ensure the constant pursuit of improving the quality of life for the citizens of
Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a retreat with City staff on February 24th, 2024, at
which time strategic priorities and initiatives for the City's future were identified; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby adopts and embraces the 2024 Strategic
Priorities and post-retreat report attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 25th day of March, A.D., 2024.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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Strategic Priorities
Next Steps
March 25, 2024
City Council Strategic Retreat
Recap
•Held February 24, 2024
•Reviewed FY23 accomplishments
•Highlights of what’s coming for FY24
•CC Members shared their desired legacy
•Whole community discussion
•Review of existing milestones for each priority
Milestone Changes
•Removed
•Realigned
•Added
New Milestones
•Pearland Recovery Committee (Safe
Community)
•Develop mid-range (3-5 year) financial
planning (Res. Finances)
•Cultural Arts Master Plan ( ? Community)
Whole Community Discussion
•Lack of consensus
•Most City services fall under multiple
Strategic Priorities
•Divergence in views
•Staff tasked with developing
alternatives/options for discussion
Staff Discussion
•Acknowledges the Whole Community name and definition are not reflective of the intent
•Being "The Community of Choice" recognizes the need for placemaking
–Highlights the importance of people and quality of life
–Promotes community pride
•Connecting is the core focus
–Community to community
–City to community
Staff Recommendation
Keep a strategic priority that is more
comprehensively focused on both how the
community connects together and how the
City, as a governmental organization,
connects with our residents, visitors, and
businesses.
Strategic Priorities: A Different View
Name Options
•Inclusive Community
•Connected Community
•Engaged Community
•Connecting People
•Whole Community (no change)
Staff Recommendation
Connected Community: Fostering a sense
of belonging and encouraging opportunities
to connect through multifaceted events,
services, amenities, and gathering spaces.
?? Milestones
•Implementation of projects from the 2023 Bond Program:
–Hickory Slough Sportsplex Phase II
–Independence Park Phase II
•Completion of the Train Depot Renovation, Phase II
•Completion of the Old Town Revitalization Plan
?? Milestones
•Completion of the Cultural Arts Master Plan*
–Explore development of annual regional
event/evaluate current special events held in Pearland
•Connecting the Community –Implementation of
organization-wide Customer Experience
Management Framework (formerly 311 Call
Center)**
–Development of customer service standards*
Next Steps
•Decide
•Adopt
•Staff action plan development
•Quarterly reporting –June 2024