R99-026 04-12-99RESOLUTION NO. R99-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PROMULGATED DURING THE CITY'S 1999 ANNUAL PLANNING
WORKSHOP.
WHEREAS, the City Council realizes the necessity of identifying primary goals and
priorities to ensure the constant pursuit of improving the quality of life for the citizens of
Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a workshop with City staff on January 30, 1999,
at which time specific goals and objectives for the City's future were enumerated; 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
1999 City Council's Goals and Objectives attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
""' day of
/igf~/L , A.D., 1999.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
Exhibit "A"
1999 City Council Goals and Objectives
Infrastructure
Adopt and implement the comprehensive plan ........................................................1
Develop and implement a storm water management plan ........................................2
Develop and implement water and wastewater system ........~ ...................................3
Secure a long-term water supply source(s) ...............................................................4
Growth
Promote good traffic circulation ...............................................................................5
Communicate City development goals to builders and developers ..........................6
DevelOp economic development strategy .................................................................7
Develop an annexation plan and timetable .....: .........................................................8
City Government
Ensure the City is financially sound and riseally responsible ..................................9
Ensure professional development training ..............................................................10
Quality of Life
Expand quality park and recreational opportunities ...............................................11
Promote a secure and safe city ................................................................................12
Monitor air quality ..................................................................................................13
Communications
Coordination among elected officials .....................................................................14
Treat citizens as valued customers ..........................................................................15
Effective communication ........................................................................................16
Upgrade communication systems .......................................' ....................................17
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
RESPONSIBLE DEPT:
1999 City Council Goals
Infrastructure
Adopt and implement the comprehensive plan for the City and all newly
annexed areas.
To use the Comprehensive Plan as a guide for City Council, Planning
Commission, developers, citizens and staff decision making.
1997
Planning Department
ACTIVITIES
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
Complete review of plan by City Council, staff
and citizens
Publish final plan
Complete draft update of Land Use Ordinance
· Workshop with P&Z
· Workshop with City Council and P&Z
· Public Hearing
Adopt final revisions to Land Use Ordinance
Update Zoning Map
05/01/1999
06/01/1999
07/01/1999
07/28/1999
08/16/1999
09/06/1999
10/01/1999
09/01/1999
Goal 1
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
RESPONSIBLE DEPT:
Infrastructure
Develop and implement a storm water management plan
To reduce the frequency and severity of flooding through a program of
storm sewer system improvements, channel improvements and basin-wide
storm water detention facilities
1994
Engineering
ACTIVITIES
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Redesign Independence Park structure
· City Council consideration of funding
Engineering feasibility studies of drainage
improvements in the Town Ditch basin and
Green Tee Terrace subdivision
Adoption of Storm Water Utility Plan
Construction of drainage projects completed
(Shadycrest, South Corrigan, Parkview, Sunset
Meadows, Country Club Drive, North
Corrigan/Willowcrest, Green Tee)
Excavate basin-wide storm water detention
Facilities
· Independence Park, Phase I
· SWEC Phase I
· East pond/DLS project
Work with other agencies to encourage
channelization of Clear Creek
Purchase storm water detention sites
Negotiate interlocal agreement with BDD4
TARGET
DATE
05/01/1999
06/01/1999
Postponed
indefinitely
09/30/2000
03/01/2005
(Extended
pending
funding)
Ongoing
12/31/2001
07/31/2000
Ongoing
Ongoing
07/01/2000
COMPLETED
DATE
09/01/1998
Goal 2
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
RESPONSIBLE DEPT:
Infrastructure
Develop and implement water and wastewater system
To provide safe and adequate drinking water and sanitary treatment of
wastewater while protecting natural resources - such as underground
aquifers and creeks - today and into the next century.
1996
Engineering
ACTIVITIES
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
1. Complete construction of the SWEC and public
works necessary to redirect flows from other
wastewater treatment plants
2. Phase out in-city private water and sewer systems · CCN application in progress
· Purchase of Somersetshire in progress
3. Revise 3-year Impact Fee Study one year early
4. Perform water and sewer rate study
* Note: Identified projects should be implemented
into the CIP
12/01/1999
07/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
Goal 3
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
RESPONSIBLE DEPT:
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Infrastructure
Secure a long-term water supply source(s)
To acquire surface water commitments to meet all of the City' s future
water needs
1994
Project Manager (Alan Mueller)
ACTIVITIES
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
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,
,
Investigate participation in Gulf Coast Water
Authority (GCWA) regional planning study
Including local match requirement
Complete Clearbrook City MUD interconnect
on Scarsdale
Complete City of Houston interconnect on
McHard Rd.
Complete City of Houston water supply contract
Continue option water contract payments to
GCWA
6. Research and acquire other sources as available
070/1/1999
07/01/1999
08/01/2000
12/01/1999
Ongoing
Ongoing
Goal 4
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
RESPONSIBLE DEPT:
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Infrastructure
Promote good traffic circulation
Enhance transportation networks to improve the efficiency of movement
into, out of, and within the City.
1995 '
Project Manager (Alan Mueller)
ACTIVITIES
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Complete McHard Road Overpass
Dixie Farm Road
· Approval of environmental assessment
· Complete detailed plans and specifications
and right-of-way acquisition
Mykawa Road - McHard to BW8
· Select consulting engineer
· Complete preliminary engineering and EA
Mykawa Rd/Hickory Slough Bridge
· Complete environmental assessment
· Complete detailed plans and specifications
and right-of-way acquisition
Pearland Parkway - FM 518 to 2700' North
· Complete detailed plans & specifications
· Complete two lanes construction
Pearland Parkway - FM 518 to BW8
· Complete preliminary engineering and
environmental assessment
Pearland Parkway - BW8 to McHard Rd (2 lanes)
· Complete detailed plans and specifications and
right-of-way acquisition
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
12/31/1999
08/01/1999
08/01/2000
06/01/1999
06/01/2000
08/01/1999
01/01/2000
08/01/1999
01/01/2000
01/01/2000
02/01/2000
Goal 5
Goal 5 Continued
McHard Road - SH35 to Pearlad Parkway
· Execute PE and EA contract with TxDOT
· Complete right-of-way acquisition
· Complete PE and EA
· Complete temporary road - Old Alvin to
Pearland Parkway
Magnolia Road Overpass
· Execute engineering contract
· Complete PE and EA
10. McHard Road - Country Place to Mykawa Rd.
· Develop corridor options
· Conduct public informational meetings
· · Finalize preferred corridor
11. Baily Road- SH35 to SH288
· Complete fight-of-way mapping
12. Magnolia Rd./Southfork - Harkey Rd. to FM 1128
· Complete alignment study
06/01/1999
08/01/1999
01/01/2001
within 3 months
of start date
05/01/1999
06/01/2000
08/01/1999
11/01/1999
01/01/2000
06/01/1999
06/01/1999
Goal 5
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
Growth
GOAL:
Communicate City development goals to builders and developers
PURPOSE:
To disseminate land use information to builders and developers and to
achieve a two-way mechanism to use the comprehensive plan as a guide
for all future development and construction within the city.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1999
PRIMARY DEPT:
Planning Department
ACTIVITIES
1. Establish a Builder/Developer Council
Use the Builder/Developer Cotmcil as a forum to
discuss development needs and requirements for
the City
Establish several joint meetings with the City
Planning Board, independent developers/builders,
and staff as a method of exchanging views and
ideas conceming building related issues
TARGET
DATE
06/01/1999
07/01/1999
Quarterly
COMPLETED
DATE
Provide city council with update on developer's
comments and progress of Builder/Developer
Council
Quarterly
Goal 6
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
Growth
GOAL:
Economic Development Strategy
PURPOSE:
To develop a sustainable and self-sufficient economy, shifting the property
tax weight from residential property to commercial/industrial property and
retaining and creating employment opportunities for current and future
generations.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995
PRIMARY DEPT:
Pearland Economic Development Corporation
ACTIVITIES
5.
6.
7.
Implement Freeport Exemption
Develop a system for projecting the effects of
abatements both during and after abatement period
Define PEDC space/location needs with Chamber
of Commerce
Review PEDC staff needs
Evaluate industrial park feasibility study
Develop an international marketing plan
Encourage and assist City Council in developing
a plan for annexation of industrial properties
Complete comprehensive web site pages offering
site selectors important data on Pearland and the
PEDC
9. Update strategic marketing plan
TARGET
DATE
10/01/1999
05/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
06/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01/1999
COMPLETED
DATE
03/01/1999
Goal 7
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Growth
Develop an annexation plan and timetable
To provide for the orderly expansion of the City limits while maintaining a
high level of service to all residents and businesses.
1994
Project Manager (Alan Mueller)
ACTIVITIES
1. Establish areas to be annexed in 1999
2. Prepare service plan cost estimates
3. Prepare annexation maps and legal description
4. Provide advance notice to utilities and other agencies
5. Prepare new address database and' maps
6. Notify residents in proposed annexed areas
7. Conduct information meetings
8. Conduct public hearings
9. Adopt ordinance
· Begin immediate service
10. Begin solid waste service
11. Institute address changes
12. Monitor state legislative actions regarding
annexation laws
13. Pursue deannexation by Houston of areas
south of BW 8
TARGET
DATE
06/01/1999
07/01/1999
07/01/1999
07/01/1999
08/01 / 1999
10/01/1999
11/01/1999
12/01/1999
12/31/1999
02/15/2000
02/15/2000
Ongoing
06/01/1999
COMPLETED
DATE
Goal 8
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
City Government
Ensure the City of Pearland is financially sound and ~scally responsible
To ensure that the City maintains a financially stable environment and to
assure the public that we are fiscally responsible
1999
Finance
ACTIVITIES
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Develop a debt policy with special emphasis on
the amount of debt the city should have outstanding
Review water and sewer related fees to ensure that
fees closely approximate the cost of providing the
services
· Adjust fee rates if needed
Publish both budget and annual financial report
summaries on the City's web site
Improve monthly financial reporting to include
input from departments
Continue to improve on the Capital Improvement
Plan in conjunction with the annual budget
Formalize reserve policies setting aside operating
funds in the event of natural or economic
uncertainties
Develop budget controls to ensure that all
departments remain cognizant of their fiscal
responsibility
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
05/01/1999
05/01/1999
10/01/1999
05/01/1999
07/01/1999
08/01/1999
08/01/1999
08/01/1999
Goal 9
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
City Government
GOAL:
Ensure professional development and training for City Council and City
staff members.
PURPOSE:
Provide local government news, training and education demonstrating
consistency, and public service. Promote increased involvement .of City of
Pearland with TML and HGAC.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1994
PRIMARY DEPT:
Administrative Services
ACTIVITIES
1. City Council members attend workshops and
training sessions provided by TML and HGAC
2. Supervisory in-house training '
3. Ensure non-supervisory staff is adequately trained
and that required certifications are maintained
Broaden training topics to include prevention of sexual
and other forms of harassment, sensitivity and diversity
training, and working in a changing environment.
These topics will be facilitated by outside sources
and scheduled through Administrative Services.
,
Develop brief video programs with City Council
to promote awareness of local government
information
Establish a tracking system through the
Administrative Services Department to record training
hours and certifications for all city employees
Seek out a wellness program that can be
implemented with limited funds and coordinated
with insurance benefits
TARGET
DATE
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
04/01 / 1999
07/01/1999
10/01/1999
10/01 / 1999
COMPLETED
DATE
Goal 10
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
Quality of Life '
Expand quality park and recreational opportunities
To attract people to Pearland and enhance the quality of life in the community.
1996
Parks & Recreation Department
ACTIVITIES
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o
Redevelop Independence Park
· City Council adopt Master Concept Plan
· Create a priority list of amenities
· Develop funding mechanisms
Increase number of hike and bike trails in Pearland
· Adopt City Comprehensive Plan
· Extend trail from Pastemak Park along
Mary's Creek into Shadycrest
· Obtain easement agreement with HL&P
for bike trails from FM 518 to John Lizer Rd.
· Construct trail from John Lizer Rd. to Shadybend
in HL&P easement
· Obtain easement from BDD4 for future trails
· Obtain easements or agreements from private
land owners along Mary's Creek and Clear
Creek for future trails
Increase number of horse riding trails in Pearland
· Hire consultant to recommend trails vs.
equestrian park
· Determine funding mechanism
Host a cultural diversity event
· Plan a major special event (contingent upon
funding)
Hold a bond referendum to support these goals
· City Council to determine need for a bond election
· Select chairperson to lead park issues
· Hold election
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
10/01/1999
06/01/1999
12/01/1999
06/01/1999
12/01/1999
Ongoing
Ongoing
05/01/1999
05/01/2000
11/1995
4/1998
Goal 11
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
Quality of Life
To promote a secure and safe city
To increase and enhance the quality of life by reducing the incidence of
crime and the fear of crime
1996
Police Department
ACTIVITIES
Implement a Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED)
· Research and contact other governmental
agencies already utilizing CPTED, review
data, select applicable codes and approach
to adapt for Pearland
Review existing local government codes
and ordinances, determine applicable
usages and develop proposed changes
Contact various local city departments,
review proposal, gather and review
feedback of participants
· Present proposal for approval
· Develop and identify potential location
for initial implementation of trial evaluation
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
05/01/1999
07/15/1999
08/01/1999
08/15/1999
09/01/1999
Goal 12
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
Quality of Life
Monitor air quality
To assist in the effort to reduce harmful emissions from the air
1999
Fire Marshal's Office
ACTIVITIES
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Work with TNRCC on all restrictions
governing emissions
Continual enforcement of all regulations
governing emissions
Determine if local ordinances are adequate to
protect air and noise quality. Update ordinances,
if needed.
Monitor HGAC Clean Air Coalition website and
distribute relevant information
Utilize HGAC Clean Air Coalition speakers bureau
by scheduling speakers for civic groups
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
Ongoing
Ongoing
12/31/1999
Monthly
Monthly
Goal 13
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
Communications
GOAL:
Promote closer coordination of elected officials from overlapping
governmental jurisdictions
PURPOSE:
To promote better working relationships and better coordination between
the City, Brazoria County, PISD, AISD, and BDD4 by hosting an informal
roundtable forum.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996
PRIMARY DEPT:
Mayor, City Council and City Manager (with assistance from
Public Affairs Department)
ACTIVITIES
Conduct at least two forums in 1999
(approximately June and November)
· Plan format and location for meeting
· Mail invitations
· Personal invitations from Mayor
and City Council
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
05/01/1999
05/01/1999
06/01/1999
Goal 14
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CATEGORY:
Communications
GOAL:
To ensure that citizens are treated as valued customers
PURPOSE:
Develop a comprehensive customer service program that monitors the
attitudes of customers, reports results to the City Manager, and provides a
system for city staff to make adjustments in services and procedures to
better meet the needs of customers.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1999
PRIMARY DEPT:
All Departments will participate; Administration and
Administrative Services will facilitate. This will be a total quality
management activity.
ACTIVITIES
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Develop a customer service culture
· Identify internal customers
· Gain employee commitment
Provide employees with comprehensive
in-house training
Establish who our external customers are and
determine their needs
· Examine the types of services we provide to
external customers and ensure that it matches
their needs
Provide education to schools
· Prepare presentations within departments
suitable for intermediate and junior high
school classes that explain important city services.
Develop tools to measure all customer satisfaction
· Citizen Service Report
Develop a "Job Shadowing" program for employees
· Train staff in understanding the diversity
of job responsibilities and how they relate
to overall plan
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
05/01/2000
06/01/2000
07/01/2000
10/01/2000
11/01/2000
01/01/2001
Goal 15
Goal 15 Continued
Provide staff with materials and knowledge that
will encourage their service commitment to customers
· Place "information guides" in all city vehicles
· Take Job Shadowing to next level of staff
Continually reexamine services to ensure that
the City of Pearland is in partnership with its
citizenry and provides good quality service
that meets their needs
11/01/2001
Ongoing
Goal 15
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Communications
Effective communication between citizens and their local government
To develop a citizenry that is well informed on issues affecting the community and
participates in local government activities.
1997
Public Affairs
ACTIVITIES
Research feasibility of Pearland hosting an' FM
radio station for communication and emergency
broadcast purposes. (Determine all associated costs,
match costs with benefits, explore partnerships,
present study to City Council)
2. Develop and assist with State of the City
presentation
Coordinate Meet the City fall festival to educate
citizens about city services and provide opportunity
to meet staff and ask questions
4. Produce annual report calendar
5. Produce "Pearland in Motion" citizen newsletter
6. Produce "A Time for Leisure" recreation program
magazine
7. Produce on-hold greeting for city hall,
service center and police department
8. Develop content and update city web site
9. Update and manage government access channel
(CityView)
10. Write city news releases for media
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
07/01/1999
Annually
(presented multiple times)
Annually
Annually
Quarterly
Quarterly
Monthly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Goal 16
CATEGORY:
GOAL:
PURPOSE:
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
PRIMARY DEPT:
ACTIVITIES
,
1999 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Communications
Continue to develop and upgrade all communication systems throughout
the city
To keep up with available technology to provide efficient methods of
communicating with internal and external customers
1994
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Upgrade the telephone system
Ensure that all communication systems are
Year 2000 compliant
· Present contingency plan to City Council
Coordinate a communications plan document to
ensure that all departments communicate needs to
MIS and that there are appropriate funds available
4. Implement computer network in all City facilities
TARGET COMPLETED
DATE DATE
05/01/1999
09/30/1999
09/30/1999
FY00
Goal 17