HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2025-040 20250310RESOLUTION NO. R2025-40
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting
the City of Pearland Strategic Priorities promulgated during the City's 2025
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 1st, 2025, 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 2025 Strategic
Priorities and post-retreat report attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 10th day of March, A.D., 2025.
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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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Memo
To: Mayor Cole and City Councilmembers
From: Megan Flowers-Phillips, Chief of Staff
CC: Trent Epperson, City Manager; Ron Fraser, Deputy City Manager; Victor Brownlees,
Assistant City Manager
Date: February 20, 2025
Re: FY25 City Council Retreat Recap + Outcomes
Executive Summary
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, City Council met for their annual Strategic Visioning Retreat with
a third-party facilitator, Patrick Ibarra of the Mejorando Group, alongside the City Manager’s
Office, City Attorney, and department directors. Councilmembers were invited to share their
desired legacy for their time on Council, existing strategic priority milestones were reviewed in
addition to exploring additional milestones or action items.
Four new milestones were discussed (denoted below with an asterisk*) and several action items
that support the strategic priorities were discussed, which are outlined below. Presentation to
Council for review and adoption of the updated Strategic Priorities and Milestones is tentatively
slated for March 10, 2025.
Through the FY26 budget development process, we will continue to organize the budget and
supplemental requests by Strategic Priority, further aligning our operations with the Council-
adopted priorities and connect the dots between our goals, objectives and tasks for our
departments, divisions, and individual employees.
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Strategic Priority Updates
1. Trusted Government: Delivering transparent, high-quality, and accessible city services by
developing cutting edge solutions, engaging with the community, and continuously improving
our capabilities.
1.1. Interconnected historical data.
1.2. Proactive, accessible communication that is intentional and consistent – related to
decisions and initiatives.
1.3. Provide quarterly reports to the Audit Committee on progress on internal control reviews*.
2. Strong Economy: Developing and investing in an attractive community that allows talent,
entrepreneurs, and business to thrive for generations to come by supporting stable, steady
growth, and unending opportunities.
2.1 Attract new investments from businesses, driving increased sales and property tax.
2.2 Driving future growth through redevelopment and reinvestment in older areas of
community.
2.3 Engaging employers and education partners on workforce issues, increasing the number
of residents who work in Pearland.
2.4 Continue work with governmental partners to secure state and federal funding. Examples
include grants, including the community development block grant (CDBG) and
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which drive growth from neighboring communities
by developing the North/South corridors.
2.5 Continue to focus on the priorities outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and the Pearland
Prosperity Plan.
2.6 Continue the process to update the Unified Development Code*.
2.7 Continue to nurture sports tourism initiatives including tournament recruitment,
tournament servicing, and sports facility improvements*.
3. Safe Community: Making Pearland a welcoming place by ensuring a safe environment and
providing efficient and effective Public Safety services for residents, businesses, and visitors.
3.1 Fire
a. Develop staff/equipment plans.
b. Large apparatus replacement.
c. Evaluation of the effectiveness of coverage.
3.2 Police
a. Development of the gun range/driving track.
b. Expansion of the automated license plate reader (ALPR) flock cameras.
3.3 Emergency Management
a. Continuation of the Emergency Supply Warehouse project.
b. Continuation of training/drills.
c. Evaluate and consider Incident Management Team (IMT) certification pay
implementation.
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d. Continue coordinated community planning for disaster preparedness and recovery
through the Pearland Recovery Committee.
4. Sustainable Infrastructure: Building quality of life on a well-planned and maintained
foundation of essential water, transportation, and flooding infrastructure, appealing amenities,
and long-term value.
a) Policies and programs to manage each of the areas below, including schedules.
b) The financial program behind each of the areas below to support implementation.
4.1 Streets & Sidewalks
a. 2023 bond program update
b. Long term neighborhood revitalization program
4.2 Water/sewer
4.3 Motor pool
4.4 Facilities
4.5 Information Technology
4.6 Drainage
a. Complete 2023 bond projects as outlined in the proposed schedule.
b. Evaluation of the drainage maintenance team after two complete years of
maintenance.
5. Resilient Finances: Providing long-term community value through trusted stewardship and
responsible financial management.
5.1 Implement recommended changes in staffing and support current positions.
5.2 Continue development of the Internal Service Fund policies.
5.3 Develop mid-range (3-5 years) financial planning.
6. Connected Community: Fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging opportunities to
connect through multifaceted events, services, amenities, and gathering spaces.
6.1 Implementation of projects from the 2023 Bond Program:
a. Hickory Slough Sportsplex Phase II
b. Independence Park Phase II
6.2 Continue the Train Depot Renovation, Phase II.
6.3 Completion of the Cultural Arts Master Plan.
a. Explore development of annual regional event/evaluate current special events held in
Pearland.
6.4 Connecting with the Community - Implementation of organization-wide Customer
Experience Management framework (formerly known as 311 Call Center).
6.5 Update the Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces & Trails Master Plan*.
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Staff Action Items
During the February 1, 2025, City Council Strategic Retreat, several items/initiatives were
discussed. While these items are not strategic milestones, they are action items that will be
addressed in the next several months.
Trusted Government
1. Memo outlining proposed changes to the Agenda Item Requests (AIR) to be effective
for agendas produced beginning in April 2025.
2. Provide 65th North Report on Fire Department operations study and overtime audit.
Strong Economy
Safe Community
3. Memo outlining the results and benefits on the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
4. Conduct the initial Meet and Confer process with Pearland Police Officers Association.
5. Quarterly meetings with the Pearland Professional Fire Fighters Association (PPFFA)
are set for calendar year 2025.
Sustainable Infrastructure
6. Illustrate street rehabilitation efforts by funding mechanism. This will be presented
during the CIP Update on Drainage and Transportation on March 24, 2025.
7. Explain methodology for pothole repair at the CIP Update on March 24, 2025.
8. Evaluate how to fully fund the needs of the Infrastructure Fund. Evaluation and
recommendation will be presented and discussed at the Early Budget Input Session
scheduled for April 28, 2025.
Resilient Finances
9. Conduct a workshop on Procurement initiatives, completed on February 17, 2025.
Connected Community
10. Explore transit options for the elderly, disabled, and non-emergency medical transports.
11. Explore the role of non-profit and other organizations in service delivery.
Next Steps
The updates to the Strategic Priorities and associated milestones will be placed on the March 10,
2025, City Council agenda for review and consideration for adoption by City Council.
These updated metrics will then be uploaded into the internal dashboard for tracking and
incorporation into the FY26 budget process. Regular updates on progress will be shared with the
Council.
Links to Relevant Memos
FY25 Strategic Priorities + Milestones Update – January 27, 2205
2024 Strategic Priority Update – November 27, 2024
July 2024 Strategic Priorities and Milestones Update – July 18, 2024
2024 City Council Retreat Recap and Strategic Priority Update – March 12, 2024
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Strategic Priority and Milestone Update – February 19, 2024