HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 02.08.2014 SpecialNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
FEBRUARY 8, 2014
The Georgetown City Council will meet on FEBRUARY 8, 2014 at 8:00 A.M. at the Friends Room,
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order
-A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
B Council review, discussion and possible direction on the City of Excellence and Five Focus Areas --
Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 8, 2014
SUBJECT:
Call to Order
-A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # A
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 8, 2014
SUBJECT:
Council review, discussion and possible direction on the City of Excellence and Five Focus Areas -- Paul E.
Brandenburg, City Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City Council will discuss and update its direction to staff for the 5 year planning and 2014/15 budget
process.
Dr. Ron Swain will serve as facilitator for the session.
Please see attached for a more detailed timeline of the day's activities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Visioning Work Session Agenda
Cover Memo
Item # B
Council Visioning Work Session
Georgetown Library, Friends Room
February 8, 2014
Meeting Goal: Gain consensus validation and update the Five Focus Areas at the
policy/strategy level
8:00 – 8:30 Introductions & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 City of Excellence Overview – Paul Brandenburg
i. Meaning of “City of Excellence”
ii. “A CITY OF EXCELLENCE IS ONE THAT MAXIMIZES ITS CITIZENS’ QUALITY OF LIFE.”
iii. Review Governance approach
9:00 – 10:00 Summary and Update on Each of Five Focus Areas – Business Plan Leaders
Economic Development
Public Safety
Signature Destination
Transportation
Utilities
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 12:00 Council Discussion of Focus Areas – Dr. Ron Swain
Economic Development – 10:15‐10:35, regroup 10:35 – 10:50
Public Safety – 10:50 – 11:10; regroup 11:10 – 11:25
Signature Destination – 11:25 – 11:45; regroup 11:45 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch break – meals provided
12:30 – 1:45 Council Discussion of Focus Areas – Dr. Ron Swain
Transportation – 12:30 ‐12:50; regroup 12:50 – 1:05
Utilities – 1:05 – 1:25; regroup 1:25 – 1:45
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 3:00 Wrap Up – Summary Results & Direction to Staff – Dr. Ron Swain
3:00 Adjourn
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1
Item # B