CITY OF POWELL RIVER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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1 CITY OF POWELL RIVER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Status Report: October 2, 2014 Page 1 of 13

2 City of Powell River Strategic Priorities The goal of the City of Powell River Corporate Strategic Planning process is to identify and document the priorities of the Corporation for the remaining term of Council, and to lay the foundation for the development of detailed longer term work plans. The strategic planning process will help to guide the City s short term corporate decision making, corporate work plan, and the budget implementation processes. The draft City of Powell River Corporate Strategic Plan was developed at a strategic planning workshop held November 28 and 29, 2012, attended by Council members and key senior staff. The workshop focused on completing a number of key tasks including: Roles and Responsibilities Review Strategic Planning Review (Establishment of the Corporate Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Values was not undertaken for this mid term assessment, but was discussed relevant to future comprehensive longterm strategic plans). Identification of strategic priorities, projects and initiatives; and Initial Prioritization of ongoing and new projects and initiatives. Discussion of community engagement process for strategic planning and next steps. The City of Powell River Corporate Strategic Planning document includes: Corporate Vision Corporate Mission Strategic Priorities Summary Ranked Project/Initiative List by Strategic Priority Implementation Workbook This document is a work in progress and represents a first step in setting out Council s direction regarding a concrete work plan for the remainder of the term. This document is for discussion purposes and requires reduction to a realistic and achievable list of specific objectives and work plans for the remainder of the term. The approved list, including timelines, adequate resourcing and accountabilities should be regularly monitored and adjusted as appropriate. Appendices: (not enclosed in this Status Report) Page 2 of 13

3 City of Powell River Corporate Vision Statement A vision statement describes the future desired outcome for the Corporation of the City of Powell River. The participants reviewed the Corporate Vision Statement, as contained in the Corporate Plan, as follows: Vision Our vision is a sustainable Powell River that provides for: Economic Diversity a resilient economy. Social Well Being a vibrant, safe and healthy community. Healthy Environment a diverse and healthy natural environment. To deliver our vision, Council and staff will continue to work together in the spirit of cooperation and respect to provide sustainable high quality services to the Powell River Community. Page 3 of 13

4 City of Powell River Corporate Mission Statement The mission statement describes the fundamental purpose of the Corporation of the City of Powell River. The participants reviewed a suggested Corporate Mission Statement as follows: Mission The Mission of the City of Powell River is to ensure the provision of quality services, in a manner that promotes prosperity and economic, environmental and social health and well being for current and future generations, while living within our means. Page 4 of 13

5 City of Powell River Strategic Priorities Summary Strategic Priority #1: Live Within Our Means The City will strive towards long term financial sustainability and best practices in internal processes. Strategic Priority #2: Governance The City will strive to develop comprehensive governance regimes supporting community cohesion, selfsufficiency and an informed and engaged citizenry. Strategic Priority #3: Plan The City will facilitate, promote and develop community economic resiliency and vibrancy. Strategic Priority #4: Sustainability The City will be a leader in increasing our environmental, social/cultural and economic sustainability. Strategic Priority #5: Asset Management The City will follow best practices in asset management and seek to maximize capital utilization and stewardship. Strategic Priority #6: Enhanced Recreational The City will facilitate, encourage and provide enhanced recreational services in the region. Page 5 of 13

6 CITY OF POWELL RIVER STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT/OBJECTIVES The participants generated a comprehensive list of new objectives/work plans (Appendix 3). These projects were then grouped by assigned strategic priority. The results of this process are detailed in the tables below. These strategic priorities and objectives should be viewed as a starting point for future strategic planning efforts, and may need to be added to and revised over the term. The information in the columns (i.e., Status, Timeline, Resources Required and Responsibility) are to be generated by staff for Council consideration and decisionmaking. STRATEGIC PRIORITY #1: Live Within Our Means Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will strive towards long term financial sustainability and best practices in internal processes Resources Required Strategic Taxation Level Catalyst Tax Revitalization 2014 Program to be Finance Extension developed with new CFO Oct 2014 Finance Business Tax Ratio 2/ Program to be developed with new CFO Dec 2014 Union Negotiations 2014 underway Dec 2014 Labour negotiator CAO Staff Responsibility (Department) Core Service/Operational Review Detailed Financial Plan based upon Asset 2013 Program to be developed 2014 underway with new CFO Dec Program to be developed with new CFO Dec 2014 CAO Finance Draft Budget by January Annually 2014 underway with new CFO Dec 2014 Finance Ratification of Corporate Plan 2013 In response to City Council direction after Town Hall meeting in April 2013 CAO Page 6 of 13

7 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #2: Governance Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will strive to develop comprehensive governance regimes supporting community cohesion, self sufficiency and an informed and engaged citizenry. Regional Equity Regional Participation Sliammon Relationship Completion of Protocol Agreement Repair/Heal Corporate Morale/ Esprit de Corps 2014 Included in Core Service / Operational Review 2013 Ongoing project with PRRD and SFN (version 9 of agreement text with SFN) Resources Required Dec 2014 CAO Dec 2014 and municipal solicitors 2013 Underway CAO Staff Responsibility (Department) Community Education/Outreach/ Engagement Informed Open Decision Making Effective Communications Community Group Partnerships 2014 Program to be developed June 2014 and external contractor Administration Page 7 of 13

8 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #3: Plan Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will facilitate, promote and develop community economic resiliency and vibrancy. Direct Flights to Oil Sands Tourism Community Power Economic Development Outside Attraction, Diversity Jobs PRREDS Role Build Out Waterfront 2013 Mayor s Task Force on 2013 Mayor s Task Force on 2014 Consideration of a full feasibility study by Freda Creek Community Power Advisory Board (Decision not to proceed) 2013 Mayor s Task Force on 2013 Design concept by Westview Waterfront Project Committee Resources Required Staff Responsibility (Department) CFO Smart City Technology 2013 Included in SOCP review SOCP review Twinning/Sister City 2013 Researching for decision Oct2014 CAO to participate (Other communities slow to respond to Mayor s proposal) BC Ferries/Home Port 2013 Mayor s Task Force on Page 8 of 13

9 Townsite Revitalization 2013 Included in SOCP review SOCP review Beautification 2014 Development concept Dec2014 Parks, Recreation and Culture Airport Technology/Runway Youth Family Opportunities 2013 Mayor s Task Force on 2013 Mayor s Task Force on Page 9 of 13

10 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #4: Sustainability Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will be a leader in increasing our environmental, social/cultural and economic sustainability Arts and Culture Education Sports and Recreation Tourism Strategy 2013 Arts and Culture Initiative 2013 Mayor s Task Force on Resources Required Staff Responsibility (Department) Parks, Recreation and Culture Smart Growth 2013 Included in SOCP Review SOCP review Alternative Transportation 2013 Included in SOCP Review SOCP review Support 2013 Program to be developed June 2014 Administration Low Income Challenged SOCP Implementation 2013 Included in SOCP Review SOCP review Page 10 of 13

11 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #5: Asset Management Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will follow best practices in asset management and seek to maximize capital utilization and stewardship. Library Fire Halls Relocate Museum Surplus Lands Sale development development development (dependant upon PRSC Land Acquisition below) 2014 Program to be developed Resources Required Existing Staff and Library Board and consultants as per 2013 budget Staff Responsibility (Department) Library Board Fire Protection To be determined Parks, Recreation and Culture Dec 2014 Lease Accessible City Facilities/Elevator (Preliminary Design and Costing Only) Acquisition of Crown Lots 8 and 9 (east of museum) Truck Routes 2014 Program to be developed development 2014 construction 2013 included in WWPC final report 2014 acquisition 2013 To inform SOCP Review and include in Traffic Bylaw Dec 2014 In 2014 draft budget Existing Staff and Consultant Finance Infrastructure Dec 2014 Dec 2014 Infrastructure Page 11 of 13

12 PRSC Land Acquisition Roads Water Remediate Waste Transfer Site (Plan Only) Earthquake Proof City Hall (Structural Review and Costing Only) 2013 Negotiations with Catalyst and Sliammon First Nation (delayed due to funding procedures) development development 2013 Work with PRRD staff (being implemented by PRRD) 2014 program to be developed September 2014 and municipal lawyers Existing Staff and consultants as per 2013 budget Existing Staff and consultants as per 2013 budget Infrastructure Infrastructure Sep 2014 Existing Staff Infrastructure Sep 2014 Existing Staff and Infrastructure Consultant Trunk Main Haslam Lake (Design Only) Liquid Waste development 2014 Submission of LWMP Stage 3 Council referred draft submission to Liquid Waste Management Steering Committee for further work on 17 April 2014 Dec 2014 Existing Staff and consultants as per 2013 budget Existing Staff and consultants as per budget Infrastructure Infrastructure Page 12 of 13

13 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #6: Enhanced Recreational Desired Long Term Results Objectives/Work Plan Year of Action / Status Deadline The City will facilitate, encourage and provide enhanced recreational services in the region. Enhance recreational services 2015 Develop and implement an action plan in concert with the Municipal Recreation Service Review and the PRRD Regional Recreation Strategy Oct 2015 (Directed by Council in August 2014) Resources Required Existing Staff Staff Responsibility (Department) Parks, Recreation and Cultural; Page 13 of 13