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2011-03-19 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA AGENDA — STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011, AT 8:30 A.M., AT THE MELVIN KNAPP SENIOR CENTER, 2424 SOUTH PARK AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP: 1. COUNCIL INPUT AND DISCUSSION: REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL GOALS FOR 2011. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager. III. ADJOURNMENT This site is accessible to disabled individuals. For special assistance, please call Young Lorfing at 281 - 652 -1840 prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. I, Young Lorfing, City Secretary of the City of Pearland, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted in a place convenient to the general public at City Hall on the 9 day of March 2011, at 5:30 p.m. f {A` ngr ig, RI ty Se retary Agenda removed 22 day of March 2011. SCANNED MAR 2 2 2011 CITY SECRETARY OFFICE Page 1 of 1 — 3/19/2011 � ❑Fli 7� �r '. Weak' City of Pearland 2012 Priorities A. Finances • Continue to apply sound principles and practices in financial decisions • Discussion on Debt Management Policy • Discussion on debt reduction B. Public Safety • Strategic approach to reducing crime C. Transportation • Explore new ways to manage efficient traffic flow • 518, 288, & McHard Rd. • Synchronization of signal lights on 518 D. Parks/Recreation • Why was there a decrease in survey results? • Assess financial performance on the Recreation Center • Establish (real time) formal feedback system at the Recreation Center • Develop a strategic plan specific to the Recreation Center E. Capital Improvement Plan • Establish priorities • Next step on 2007 bond 2012 Priorities F. Economic Development • Establish a strategy for the next level of development to ensure we are a "Destination City" (i.e. performing arts center, museum and other attractions). G. Animal Control Services • Review appropriateness of all ordinances • Do we have the resources in place to meet the needs of the community? H. West Side Library • Explore partnering primarily with private sector I. Annexation Plan • Airport • Is the Annexation Plan reasonable/does it need to be modified? J. Surface Water • Revisit long term strategy • Discussion on Water Plant • Communication Plan on water conservation K. Others • Explore feasibility of using social media to communicate with community • Strengthen relationship between City Council and Youth in Action Council