R2002-0039 03-11-02RESOLUTION NO. R2002-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS
PROMULGATED DURING THE CITY'S 2002 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 February 2, 2002, 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 2002 City Counci?s
Goals' attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
A.D., 2002.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
11 day of March
MAYOR
DTklS, RiN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
[DRAFT] City of Pearland 2002-2003 Goals [DRAFT]
Objective 1 Implement the 2001 Road Bond projects
TASK 1: Expeditiously proceed with contracts for all currently authorized projects Projects Dir.
TASK 2: Consider expediting additional projects due to favorable bond markets (Workshop with City Manager
financial advisor)
Objective 2 Enhance the level of street maintenance
TASK 1: Develop alternate street maintenance level of service packages and funding requirements for Director of
consideration by City Manager and City Council Public Works
TASK 2: Develop alternate street sweeping level of service packages and funding requirements for Director of
consideration by City Manager and City Council Public Works
TASK 3: Develop a systematic method for reporting street light outages Director of
Public Works
TASK 4: Investigate the City taking over street light maintenance Director of
Public Works
TASK 5: Develop funding requirements for increasing the annual rate of new street light installations City Engineer
for consideration by the City Manager and City Council
TASK 6: Develop alternate sidewalk extension level of service packages and funding requirements Director of
for consideration by the City Manager and City Council Public Works
Objective 3 Mitigate traffic congestion problems
TASK 1: Expeditiously proceed with "miscellaneous" Road Bond intersection improvements Projects Dir.
TASK 2: Monitor project schedules to minimize multiple conflicting roads under construction at the Projects Dir,
same time
Objective 4 Monitor TxDOT and SIt 288 issues
TASK 1: Advocate area road improvements with TxDOT [ City Manager
TASK 2: Monitor and participate in the SH 288 Major Investment StudyI Deputy CM
Objective 1 Improve the appearance of major roadways
TASK 1: Develop programs and funding requirements to increase the level of litter cleanup on major Exec.Dir.of
roads for consideration by the City Manager and City Council Comm. Svcs.
TASK 2: Cooperate with and support the Keep Pearland Beautiful litter abatement initiatives Exec. Dir.of
Comm. Svcs.
TASK 3: Develop programs to increase the level of littering enforcement activities by the Police Police Chief
Department
TASK 4: Monitor the new service level of right-of-way mowing and seek feedback from the Council Dir. of Parks
and community to ensure it is meeting expectations & Recreation
Objective 2 Improve the appearance of residential and commercial areas
TASK 1: Develop alternate "neighborhood improvement officer" staffing level packages and funding Exec. Dir.of
requirements for consideration by the City Manager and City Council Comm. Svcs.
TASK 2: Develop staffing or consultant plans and funding requirements to implement the planning Exec.Dir.of
initiatives from the Comprehensive Plan for consideration by the City Manager and City Council Comm. Svcs.
Objective 1 Update the Comprehensive Plan and related city codes
TASK 1: Conduct a workshop to review the Pearland 2020 Vision Plan with representatives from the City Manager,
original process Grants&Strat.
Plng. Coord.
TASK 2: Obtain proposals and recommend a consultant to update the Comprehensive Plan for Exec. Dir.of
funding consideration by the City Manager and City Council. Emphasize consensus on the desired Comm. Svcs.
density of residential development and the desired land allocation for industrial uses
TASK 3: Upon completion of Comprehensive Plan update, revise and unify City development codes Exec. Dir.of
Comm. Svcs.,
Consultant
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TASK 4: Upon completion of Comprehensive Plan update, initiate zoning changes for "SD" zoned Exec. Dir. of
properties Comm. Svcs.,
Consultant
TASK 5: Create a building development guideline and protocol handbook Exec. Dir.of
Comm. Svcs.
TASK 6: Provide additional planning/ zoning/ development training opportunities for P&Z and Exec. Dir.of
Council Comm. Svcs.
Objective 2 Update and enhance development fee ordinances
TASK 1: Update the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee study Deputy CM
TASK 2: Investigate the adoption of a transportation impact fee and/or developer requirements to Deputy CM
upgrade perimeter streets
TASK 3: Investigate the adoption of a regional storm water detention impact fee and the volume Deputy CM,
requirements for on-site detention City Engineer
TASK 4: Update the Park Dedication ordinance City Attorney,
Dir.of Parks
& Recreation
Objective 3 Implement required new and upgraded codes
TASK 1: Upon receipt of the TNRCC permit, implement new regulations for phase II storm water City Engineer
pollution prevention plans
TASK 2: Implement the Universal building and fire codes Dir. of Comm.
Development,
Fire Marshal
Objective 1 Develop a prioritized park development schedule and funding plan
TASK 1: Prioritize implementation of the overall Park Master Plan (including land acquisition) and Dir.ofParks
prioritize sub-elements of the Independence Park Master Plan & Recreation,
Parks Board
TASK 2: Investigate park development funding options, including general fund, bonds, grants and CM, Dir. of
EDC funding Parks&Rec.,
Grants&Strat.
Plan. Coord.
TASK 3: Conduct a workshop with the City Council and Parks Board to consider the prioritization Dir.ofParks
plan and establish a funding plan & Recreation
Objective 2 Investigate additional park and recreation programs
TASK 1: Develop alternate plans for development of parks in the FEMA buyout areas and funding Dir.ofParks
requirements for consideration by the City Manager and City Council & Recreation
TASK 2: Develop a senior citizens program proposal and funding requirements for consideration by Dir.ofParks
City Manager and City Council & Recreation
Objective 1 Maintain adequate staffing levels for police, fire, EMS, and Municipal Courts to keep pace with population
growth
TASK 1: Develop alternate staffing levels of service and funding requirements for consideration by Police Chief,
the City Manager and City Council VIntr. Fire
Chief, Fire
Mrshl./EMS
Dir.,Exec. Dir.
ofComm. Svc.
Objective 2 Investigate implementation of traffic signal preemption
TASK 1: Develop an implementation plan for current TxDOT signals and fire department apparatus Volunteer
and funding requirements for consideration by the City Manager and City Council Fire Chief
TASK 2: Develop standards to implement traffic signal preemption in future CIP projects and on Proj. Director/
private gates Fire Marshal
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Objective 1 Promote the advancement of the Clear Creek project
TASK 1: Advocate progress on the Project and interim brush clearing in coordination with the City I City Manager
ofFriendswood, BDD4, HCFC, Brazoria County, and State/Federal elected officials
Objective 2 Advance improvements in regional detention facilities and storm water detention regulations
TASK 1: Continually seek opportunities for land acquisition and excavation of regional detention City Manager,
facilities Deputy CM,
City Engineer
TASK 2.' Implement recommendations from the Storm Water Detention Workshop Deputy CM,
City Attorney,
City Engineer
Objective 1 Maintain adequate staffing levels to meet citizen expectations and workload demands
TASK 1: Consider proposals for additional Engineering, Projects, and GIS employees for a possible City Manager
budget amendment or inclusion in FY 2002-03 budget
TASK 2: Develop and implement an expanded police officer recruitment program Police Chief
TASK 3: Implement the citizen volunteer program Exec. Dir. of
Comm. Svcs.
Objective 2 Maintain adequate administrative and training support systems
TASK 1: Update the Employee Handbook and related policies and documents Dir.of Human
Resources
TASK 2: Provide appropriate training opportunities for all employees Dir.of Human
Resources
TASK 3: Update the Public Information Policy and records indexing systems and provide Laserfiche City Secretary
training
Objective 1 Provide for adequate facilities and major equipment to keep pace with population growth
TASK 1: Obtain proposals and recommend a consultant to prepare a facilities master plan for funding Exec. Dir.of
consideration by the City Manager and City Council Comm. Svcs.
TASK 2: Advocate for the advancement of the GWCA regional water plant Deputy CM
TASK 3: In coordination with the facilities master plan, investigate opportunities for EDA and other Grants&Strat.
grants for major facilities and equipment Plng. Coord.
Objective 1 Effectively respond to citizen preferences and deliver information to the broadest citizen base possible
TASK 1: Complete the Citizen Satisfaction survey and report the results to City Council Grants&Strat.
Plng. Coord.
TASK 2: Conduct a follow-up workshop to review the preferred methods of communication and Comm.Coord.
submit funding requests for selected items by the City Manager and City Council
TASK 3: Develop City website upgrade alternatives and funding requirements for consideration by Comm.Coord.
the City Manager and City Council
Objective 2 Maintain and expand intergovernmental communication and cooperation
TASK 1: Conduct at least one joint workshop with Brazoria County, BDD4, Pearland lSD, Alvin I City Manager
ISD and the Pearland College Center
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Workshops · Bond issuance schedule - City Manager, Financial Advisor
· Citizen communications methods - Communications Coordinator
· Drainage and detention issues (follow up to previous workshop) - Deputy City Manager
· EDC Goals/Value of M 1/M2 property for City - EDC Executive Director
· Community appearance improvement methods - Executive Director of Community Services
· Revisit Pearland 2020 Vision prior to or part of Comprehensive Plan update (involve original
Committee members) - City Manager, Executive Director of Community Services
· Park improvements prioritization and funding plan - Director of Parks & Recreation
· Ethics Ordinance - City Attorney
· Five-Year Financial Plan- Director of Finance
Immediate Action Items · Consider staffing needs for bond-related projects (one CIP review engineer and two CIP inspectors)
· Consider staffing needs for subdivision inspection (two engineering inspectors)
· Consider staffing needs for GIS implementation and maintenance (reallocate currently appropriated
funds)
· Consider staffing needs for non-bond projects (one ROW agent)
· Require opticom installation on new traffic signals (TxDOT approval required) and on private
subdivision gates
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