HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2026-057 20260323RESOLUTION NO. R2026-57
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting
the City of Pearland’s Strategic Priorities and Milestones promulgated
during the City's 2026 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 January 31st, 2026, 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 2026 Strategic
Priorities and Milestones identified in the post-retreat report attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 23rd day of March, A.D., 2026.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LAWRENCE G. PROVINS
CITY ATTORNEY
Docusign Envelope ID: EEBC1FBB-4F8E-4B06-ADEC-12345C38EF9F
FY26 Council Retreat
Recap + Outcomes
March 23, 2026
Strategic Priorities
Recap
•Held January 31, 2026
•Reviewed FY25 accomplishments
•Highlights of what’s coming for FY26
•CC Members shared their desired legacy
•Review of existing milestones
•Exploration of new milestones/action items
Milestones + Action Items
•Completed (11)
•Modified (2)
•Added (6)
•Action items (8)
Completed Milestones
5
Completed Milestones
•Trusted Government
1.AIR Modifications
2.Quarterly updates to the Audit Committee
Completed Milestones
•Strong Economy
3. Old Town Master Plan adoption
4. H-GAC FM 518 Corridor Study
Completed Milestones
•Safe Community – Police
5. Unified Dispatch Feasibility Study
6. Public Safety training facility – land
acquisition
Completed Milestones
•Safe Community – Emergency Management
7. Incident Management Team certification pay
Completed Milestones
•Sustainable Infrastructure
8. Evaluate productivity of the drainage
maintenance plan
Completed Milestones
•Resilient Finances
9. Implement recommended changes in
Finance staffing, established the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Completed Milestones
•Connected Community
10. Customer service assessment and report
11. Implementation of Cisco call center
application
Modified Milestones
13
Modified Milestones
•Strong Economy
1. Continue the process to update the Unified
Development Code, including reviewing the
Planned Development process and ensuring
alignment with the Pearland 2040
Comprehensive Plan and the Pearland
Prosperity Plan.
Modified Milestones
•Resilient Finances
2. Develop mid-range (3-5 years) financial
planning including a strategic level overview for
funding the internal service funds.
New Milestones
16
New Milestones
•Trusted Government
1. Develop and implement citywide framework
for ethical artificial intelligence (AI) use that
aligns with CoP values and operational goals.
New Milestones
•Trusted Government
2. Monitor, assess, and respond to State legislative actions that preempt local authority, ensuring Pearland’s ability to govern effectively and advocate for community-specific needs.
3. Develop internal protocols and external engagement strategies to address multi-family housing proposals and future legislation implications for local zoning authority.
New Milestones
•Safe Community – Fire
4. Exploration of the cost of emergency
response outside of Pearland City limits.
5. Update the effectiveness of coverage study
due to changes in the coverage area resulting
from changes in state law (annexation).
New Milestones
•Resilient Finances
6. Review fund balance policy.
Staff Action Items
21
Staff Action Items
•Trusted Government
1. Utilize National Community Survey results to
support budgeting and decision-making processes.
Staff Action Items
•Safe Community
2. Provide EMS collection recovery model and current statistics.
3. Provide historical data on police staffing per 1,000 residents.
4. Evaluate tools available to reduce running red lights including but not limited to traffic control devices, technology, public awareness campaigns, and enforcement.
Staff Action Items
•Sustainable Infrastructure
5. Provide list of all roadway projects by funding
mechanics including the 2023 bond program
drainage projects that include roadway
improvements.
Staff Action Items
•Resilient Finances
6. Conduct a workshop on the implications of
the end of TIRZ #2 (FY2030).
Staff Action Items – FY25
•Connected Community
7. Explore transit options for the elderly,
disabled, and non-emergency medical
transports.
8. Explore the role of non-profit and other
organizations in service delivery.
Next Steps
•Adopt
•Update milestone action plan
•Complete staff action items
•Next comprehensive update via memo–
Summer 2026