Amarillo City Council

City of Amarillo, Texas City Council Work Session July 16, 2026 Cole Stanley, Mayor Grayson Path, City Manager Tim Reid, Councilmember Place 1 Bryan McWilliams, City Attorney Don Tipps, Councilmember Place 2 Stephanie Coggins, City Secretary David Prescott, Councilmember Place 3 Les Simpson, Councilmember Place 4 http://www.amarillo.gov Amarillo City Hall, Council Chamber, 623 S. Johnson, Third Floor, Amarillo, Texas Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the west side (623 South Johnson Street) of the building at the main entrance. Access ramps leading to the main entry are located to the north and south of the main entry. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the west parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment, and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the agenda and is of the opinion that all items noticed therein described for open and/or closed session comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act (“Act”) and that this opinion may be relied upon by City officials for all purposes, including but not limited to, Section 551.144 of the Act as amended. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session. 1. 9:00 AM - City Council convenes in City Council Chamber. 2. Call to Order 3. Strategic Planning Workshop This item is a facilitated workshop for the City Council and senior staff to discuss and develop the City’s strategic goals, priorities, and desired direction. The Council may discuss numerous broad topics, such as public safety, infrastructure, development, community services, parks and recreation, water resources, public works, finance, council pillars, policies and procedures and other matters related to the desired direction and plans for the City, as well as general issues and matters related to the current and future needs and expectations for the City. The Council may reach broad consensus on the mission, values, priorities, expectations, milestones, funding options and opportunities for the City, but no final decision or vote will occur. 4. Adjourn I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the electronic bulletin board at City Hall, 623 S. Johnson, Amarillo, Texas, and on the City website (www.amarillo.gov) at least three business days prior to the meeting date in accordance with the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. /s/ Stephanie Coggins Stephanie Coggins, City Secretary