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College Station, TX
Special Meeting Agenda (Retreat)
City Council
1603 Graham Road, College Station, TX 77845
February 20, 2023 9:00 AM CSU Meeting Training Facility
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Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical
location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s)
participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The
City uses a third-party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is
unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only.
1. Call to Order.
2. Executive Session Agenda.
Executive Session is closed to the public and may be held in the Meeting Training Facility Assembly
Room. The City Council may, according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, adjourn the Open Meeting
and return into Executive Session to seek legal advice from the Cit y Attorney regarding any item on
the Agenda under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
2.1. Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be
discussed:
a. City Manager
b. City Council Self-Evaluation
3. Regular Agenda
3.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of the state of the City.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
Attachments: None
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City Council's Strategic Plan and
Strategies.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
Attachments: 1. City Council Strategic Plan
3.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Financial Sustainability and Good
Governance.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
Attachments: None
3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding core services and infrastructure.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
Attachments: None
3.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a diverse and growing economy.
Sponsors: Bryan Woods
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City Council
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Attachments: None
4. Adjourn.
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1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on February 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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Item No. 3.1.
Overview/State of the City
Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager
Reviewed By CBC: City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of the state of
the City.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Financial Sustainability
Core Services and Infrastructure
Neighborhood Integrity
Diverse and Growing Economy
Improving Mobility
Sustainable City
Recommendation(s):
Summary:
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 3.2.
Review of Strategic Plan
Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager
Reviewed By CBC: City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City Council's Strategic
Plan and Strategies.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Financial Sustainability
Core Services and Infrastructure
Neighborhood Integrity
Diverse and Growing Economy
Improving Mobility
Sustainable City
Recommendation(s):
Summary:
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
1. City Council Strategic Plan
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STRATEGIC PLAN
CITY COUNCIL
2022 UPDATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
City Council Mission ......................................................2
Good Governance ...........................................................3
Financial Sustainability ..................................................4
Core Services & Infrastructure .....................................5
Neighborhood Integrity ................................................6
Diverse & Growing Economy ........................................7
Improving Mobility ........................................................8
Sustainable City ..............................................................9
FY22 Strategies .............................................................10
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CITY COUNCIL MISSION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF COLLEGE STATION, HOME OF TEXAS
A&M UNIVERSITY, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE
THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE.
COMMUNITY VISION
College Station, the proud home of Texas A&M University and the heart of
Aggieland, serves as an example of a vibrant, forward-thinking, knowledge-based
community that promotes the highest quality of life.
CORE VALUES
·The community's health, safety, and
general well-being.
·Excellent customer service.
·Fiscal responsibility.
·Citizen involvement and participation.
·Collaboration and cooperation.
·Regionalism as an active member of the Brazos
Valley community and beyond.
·Activities to promote local autonomy.
·Plan and collaborate with Texas A&M.
WHY HAVE A PLAN?
To maintain and enhance College Station's high quality of life and unique community
character, the College Station City Council works closely with residents and the city's
experienced management team to plan for current and future needs. The Strategic Plan
identifies shared priorities and goals and provides a cohesive framework for the annual
budget process.
The Strategic Plan's seven initiatives include specific objectives and actions designed to
meet the initiatives' goals. The plan also outlines performance measures that mark each
initiative's progress and the plan's overall success.
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GOOD GOVERNANCE
GOAL
THE CITY IS GOVERNED IN A TRANSPARENT, EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE
AND RESPONSIVE MANNER ON BEHALF OF ITS CITIZENS THAT ACTIVELY
PROMOTES CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city conducts business in an open and
inclusive fashion.
·The city delivers services in an efficient,
practical manner.
·The city actively pursues its citizens'
aspirations, goals, and expectations.
·Citizens are encouraged to serve on city
boards, commissions, and in other volunteer capacities.
·Citizens are satisfied with city services and facilities.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The council will annually review and implement the Strategic Plan.
·The city will conduct regular citizen surveys about city services and priorities.
·The council will conduct regular internal audits of city services, practices and
programs and report the results to the public.
·The city will televise, livestream, and record council meetings.
·Critical governance information such as plans, budgets, ordinances, expenditures,
etc., will be available on the city's website and in city offices.
·Council will ensure its funding partners remain wise stewards of tax funds.
·Council will adopt and adhere to a series of practices for conducting its meetings.
·The city will ensure that notices are posted and readily available to the public.
·The city will share information and communicate with citizens about city issues
through owned, earned, and paid media.
·The city will implement strategies to engage with the public safely and effectively.
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FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
GOAL
WISE STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES RESULTS IN THE CITY'S
ABILITY TO MEET SERVICE DEMANDS AND OBLIGATIONS WITHOUT
COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DO THE SAME.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city maintains diverse sources of revenue and a
comparable property tax rate for growing cities of
comparable size.
·The city maintains adequate reserves to ease the
impact of economic fluctuations.
·The city maintains economic competitiveness
measured by comparable trends.
·Citizens know where city revenue comes from and
how it is spent.
·Citizens are satisfied with city services and facilities.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will have an annual balanced budget and a diversity of revenue sources.
·The city will endeavor to maintain or improve its current bond ratings.
·Enterprise operation rates will be set to meet service demands.
·The city will seek grants and other outside funding.
·The city will strive to maintain and rehabilitate equipment, facilities and
infrastructure on a strategic schedule and establish reserve funds to enable
replacement.
·The city will seek the efficient delivery of services and facilities.
·The city will maximize the transparency of expenditures, policies, and procedures.
·The city will conduct routine audits to ensure accountability and maximize efficiency.
·The city will set fees at appropriate levels to recover the costs of service delivery.
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CORE SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL
THE CITY'S CORE SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE EFFICIENTLY,
EFFECTIVELY AND STRATEGICALLY DELIVERED TO ENABLE ECONOMIC
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTAIN CITIZENS' HEALTH, SAFETY,
AND GENERAL WELFARE.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city has few utility failures and outages.
·The city reduces crime and fear of crime, including
risk of injury or property damage.
·The city protects life and property.
·City services and facilities are adequate in size,
location, and timing.
·City services and utilities are safe and efficient.
·The city assists at-risk and low-income residents.
·Citizens are satisfied with city services and facilities.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will maintain program accreditations and certifications.
·The city will attract and retain professional staff and be an employer of choice.
·The city will guide private and public land use for business development.
·The city will plan for, maintain, and invest in the infrastructure, facilities, services,
personnel, and equipment for projected needs and opportunities.
·The city will provide immersive learning experiences for citizens.
·The city will use technology to deliver services effectively and efficiently.
·The city will continue to support community development agencies that
demonstrate good stewardship of public funds.
·The city will continue to support fair and workforce housing programs.
·The city will explore potential partnerships to enhance core services.
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NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY
GOAL
THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOODS ARE LONG TERM, VIABLE, SAFE, AND APPEALING.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city has diverse housing choices, and
property values are stable or increasing.
·Citizens are satisfied with the quality of life in
their neighborhoods.
·The city strives to mitigate the negative
impacts of neglected properties.
·Citizens have ample opportunities to
actively engage in decisions that affect their
neighborhoods.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will have proactive code enforcement.
·Federal and state funds will be used to help provide workforce housing and address
community development needs and opportunities.
·The city will use a geographic-based approach to deliver police services.
·The Police Department's Community Enhancement Unit will provide proactive
neighborhood support.
·The city will continue to invest in the maintenance and rehabilitation of
neighborhood infrastructure and facilities.
·The city will continue its partnerships with Texas A&M to educate renters.
·The city will expand mobile-ready technologies to inform citizens and engage them
on city issues and concerns.
·The city will continue to plan with neighborhood residents to address concerns and
capitalize on opportunities.
·The city will continue to support and partner with homeowner and neighborhood
associations to proactively address their priorities and interests.
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DIVERSE & GROWING ECONOMY
GOAL
THE CITY'S DIVERSE ECONOMY GENERATES HIGH-QUALITY, STABLE JOBS
THAT STRENGTHEN THE SALES AND PROPERTY TAX BASE AND CONTRIBUTE
TO AN EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city's annual taxable value increases.
·The city's annual sales tax and hotel occupancy tax receipts increase.
·The number of high-paying, full-time private sector jobs increases.
·Adequate, serviceable land is available for economic development opportunities.
·Opportunities are available for starting and operating businesses.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will support, expand, and diversify a consumer-oriented economy.
·The city will protect major economic assets from incompatible encroachments.
·The city will support efforts to expand and enhance broadband internet services.
·The city will support diverse, business-to-business services.
·The city will expand and diversify efforts that focus on job growth.
·The city will plan and invest in infrastructure, facilities, services, personnel, and
equipment for projected needs and opportunities.
·The city will ensure that business impacts are considered in the development of
regulations and standards.
·The city will ensure adequate, serviceable land is available for economic needs.
·The city will maintain and increase relationships with local, regional, and public/
private economic partners.
·The city will promote the College Station brand through business recruitment and
destination marketing efforts.
·The city will continue to develop and promote signature events, features, and venues
for residents and visitors.
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IMPROVING MOBILITY
GOAL
THE CITY HAS A SAFE, EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE, INNOVATIVE AND WELL-
CONNECTED MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT CONTRIBUTES
TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE AND IS SENSITIVE TO SURROUNDING USES.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city increases the number of safe and complete
ways to travel in town.
·The city increases the enforcement of traffic offenses
to decrease vehicle accidents.
·City streets are not heavily congested for extended
periods of time.
·City streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-modal
paths are well-maintained and free of hazards.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will provide streets that safely accommodate multimodal transportation.
·The city will ensure that streets have features that promote pedestrian and bicycle
safety.
·The city will seek transit opportunities through partnerships.
·The city will provide for land uses that support multimodal opportunities.
·The city will plan for infrastructure that meets projected growth and development.
·The city will seek federal and state funds to construct facilities.
·The city will make investments to help avoid long periods of traffic congestion.
·The city will promote a well-connected system of residential streets and collector
avenues to ease the strain on expensive arterial boulevards.
·The city will identify and fund a multi-year capital improvements program.
·The city will maintain and rehabilitate the system to avoid costly replacement.
·The city will maximize the system's efficiency, including intersection improvements,
traffic signal timing and signage.
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SUSTAINABLE CITY
GOAL
THE CITY'S CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IS FISCALLY
RESPONSIBLE AND RESULTS IN A REAL AND TANGIBLE RETURN ON
INVESTMENT.
OBJECTIVES
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR CITIZENS?
·The city purchases and uses power from renewable
energy sources.
·The city reduces energy and water consumption.
·The city reduces the volume of waste generated.
·The city uses land efficiently, effectively, and
equitably.
·The city protects vulnerable environmental features.
·The city reduces the risk associated with flooding and other natural hazards.
ACTIONS
HOW WILL WE ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
·The city will enhance its conservation and recycling efforts.
·The city will purchase and use renewable energy.
·The city will protect its potable water supply and its ability to meet projected
demands.
·The city will conduct sound land use planning guided by its Comprehensive Plan.
·The city will increase participation in FEMA's Community Rating System program.
·The city will acquire flood-prone areas and their associated riparian areas through its
Greenway Acquisition program.
·The city will seek grants and other sources of outside funding to support its
sustainability efforts.
·The city will encourage education about city conservation efforts and programs.
·The city will invest in co-production in service delivery where applicable.
·The city will identify strategies to use publicly owned land for future investments.
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FY23 STRATEGIES
GOOD GOVERNANCE
·Increase transparency and improve the public's ability to participate in government
by continuing to offer virtual options for public meetings, providing a centralized
calendar for public meetings and events, allowing citizens to book city facilities
through the city website.
·Work with College Station ISD to form a joint legislative committee.
·Explore annexation opportunities.
·Assist in completing transitional housing on Anderson.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
·Explore and pursue methods of diversifying sources of city revenue.
·Consider alternative infrastructure funding opportunities.
CORE SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
·Explore options for a community recreation center.
·Identify a site and begin the design of Fire Station No. 7.
·Increase and expand programming in the parks system.
·Partner with local agencies to build a medical examiner's office, a coroner's facility in
Brazos County, and a mental health facility.
·Begin the planning and design of Southwest Park.
·Contribute to the HOME Revitalization Project.
·Evaluate library services.
·Make infrastructure improvements in aging areas of the community (e.g.,
McCulloch).
·Improve parks facilities, including tennis courts, baseball storage at Bachmann Park,
and the construction of outdoor restrooms at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
·Explore options for expanded museums.
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NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY
·Advance the next phase of Mabel Clare Thomas Park improvements.
·Plan and design a downtown concept at Midtown.
DIVERSE & GROWING ECONOMY
·Begin Phase 2 of the Texas Independence Ballpark.
·Explore options for an indoor sports facility.
·Find opportunities to connect Century Square with Hensel Park.
·Pursue options for redeveloping Post Oak Mall and Wolf Pen Creek Park.
·Expand Christmas in College Station.
·Improve infrastructure, programming, and opportunities in Northgate.
·Add gateway signage at major entrances into College Station.
IMPROVING MOBILITY
·Expand public transit options and increase multimodal infrastructure.
·Improve cooperation with Brazos Transit, including possible board representation.
SUSTAINABLE CITY
·Examine ways to use co-production for service delivery.
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Item No. 3.4.
Core Services and Infrastructure
Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager
Reviewed By CBC: City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding core services and
infrastructure.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s):
Summary:
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 3.5.
Diverse and Growing Economy
Sponsor: Bryan Woods, City Manager
Reviewed By CBC: City Council
Agenda Caption:Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a diverse and growing
economy.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Diverse and Growing Economy
Recommendation(s):
Summary:
Budget & Financial Summary:
Attachments:
None
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