2012 -2016 CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLAN – Progress Report
(HIGHLIGHTS COUNCIL IDENTIFIED 2013 PRIORITIES)
Revised March 11, 2014 FOCUS AREAS
COMMUNITY BUILDING &
ENGAGEMENT
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY SUCCESSES
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PROMOTE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
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2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
2014 Initiatives
 Green Business Awards
 Expanded Council recognition program
 Green Business Awards
 Development of RCMP SPURS (youth
leadership) program for outstanding youth in
the community
 Coordinated ribbon cutting for 2 new
businesses
 Green Business Awards
 Centennial Citizens of the Century initiative
 Coordinate ribbon cutting ceremonies for new
businesses
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Support implementation of a number of
festivals/events throughout the year
Festivals/Main Events hosted:
 Airport Day
 A Pitt Meadows Christmas
 Bard in Spirit Square
 Canada Day
 Earth Day
 Earth Hour
 Emergency Preparedness Fair
 Harris /Barry’s Roubaix
 Heritage Tea
 Hockey Day
 Home Show
 Osprey Day
 Osprey Village Tree Lighting
 Pitt Meadows Day (includes Youth Fest)
 Pitt Meadows Easter Egg Hunt
 Remembrance Day
 Shake-out BC Earthquake Drill
 Shoreline Cleanup
 Sports Expo
 Summer Serenade Series
 RCMP Torch Run
 Volunteer Week-recognition events
 Youth Week
New Events
 Arena Opening*
 Unveiling of Brendan Morrison wood carving*
 Freedom of the City*
 Kids Running for Kids*
 Library Opening*
 Rick Hansen – Man in Motion 25th*
Anniversary Tour
 Seniors Centre Opening*
* non recurring
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Support implementation of a number of
festivals/events throughout the year
Festivals/Main Events hosted:
 Airport Day
 A Pitt Meadows Christmas
 Bard in Spirit Square
 Canada Day
 Earth Day
 Earth Hour
 Harris /Barry’s Roubaix
 Heritage Tea
 Hockey Day
 Home Show
 Osprey Day
 Osprey Village Tree Lighting
 Pitt Meadows Day (includes Youth Fest)
 Pitt Meadows Easter Egg Hunt
 Remembrance Day
 Shake-out Earthquake Drill
 Shoreline Cleanup
 Sports Expo
 Summer Serenade Series
 RCMP Torch Run
 Volunteer Week-recognition events
 Youth Week
New Events
 Bluegrass Festival
 Family Day
 MacLean Park Opening*
 Shamrock Shake
 Osprey Spring Fling
* non recurring
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Support implementation of a number of
festivals/events throughout the year
Festivals/Main Events planned:
 Airport Day
 A Pitt Meadows Christmas
 Bard in Spirit Square
 Bluegrass Festival
 Canada Day
 Earth Day
 Earth Hour
 Emergency Preparedness Fair
 Family Day
 Harris /Barry’s Roubaix
 Heritage Tea
 Hockey Day
 Home Show
 Osprey Day
 Osprey Village Tree Lighting
 Pitt Meadows Day (includes Youth Fest)
 Pitt Meadows Easter Egg Hunt
 Remembrance Day
 Shake-out Earthquake Drill
 Shamrock Shake
 Shoreline Cleanup
 Sports Expo
 Spring Fling
 Summer Serenade Series
 RCMP Torch Run
 Volunteer Week-recognition events
 Youth Week
New Events
 Centennial Gala*
 Centennial Community Birthday Party and
Heritage Fair*
 Expanded CPO opening*
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Golden Ears Half Marathon and 10K Run*
PMFRC Fitness Centre and Multi-purpose
Room opening*
Host major Youth Action Park special event
in partnership with RCMP promoting Scooter
Safety and Awareness
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FOCUS AREAS
COMMUNITY BUILDING &
ENGAGEMENT
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
PRIORITIZE COMMUNICATIONS
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CREATE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
 Twitter launch; City Facebook (600 followers);
20 press releases
 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast
 CityTalks newspaper ad
 Annual Report highlights distributed to all
residents and a full digital version available
online
 PMEDC several media networks, e-news,
blog posts -Times Article: Developing Ideas,
Invest North Fraser Article: Business
Examiner
 Open Burning educational drive to all
Agriculturally zoned properties
 “Take a Bite Out of Garbage” Curbside
Organics education campaign
 Numerous social media feeds on Twitter and
Facebook (900 followers); 20 press releases
 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast
 Launch of new Parks & Leisure Services
website
 Business License Info insert
 CityTalks newspaper ad
 Annual Report highlights distributed to all
residents and full digital version available
online
 Bi-weekly Garbage/Reduce Your Waste
awareness campaign
 PMEDC several media networks, e-news,
blog posts -Times Article: Developing Ideas,
Invest North Fraser Article: Business
Examiner
 Open burning educational drive to all
agriculturally zoned properties
 Citizen Satisfaction Survey
 Open Houses: Urban Beekeeping; Pedestrian
& Cycling Master Plan; 2013 Business Plan
and Budget; Housing Action Plan
 Festivals Network Forum and Workshops,
Volunteer Recognition event, festivals/events
grants to community groups, support and
implementation of events and festivals in all
years.
 PMEDC Business Retention & Engagement
 Centennial Organizing Committee
 Open Houses:
 Bonson Park Plan
 Master Transportation Plan
 Comprehensive Parking Strategy
 Steering Committee Projects:
 South Bonson Park
 Master Transportation Plan
 Sustainability Dialogues/Technical
 Advisory Group Meetings
 Enhanced 2014 Budget & Business Planning
Process
 Reduce Your Garbage contest lunch with the
Mayor
 Agri-Food Hub Visioning Project
 Hosted 2 Community Council Meetings at PM
Seniors Centre & PM Senior Secondary
 Centennial Logo Contest (Facebook voting)
 55 Plus Engagement Process, including
symposiums in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows,
397 surveys completed and numerous focus
groups
 Youth Engagement Strategy, including
inclusive SD grade 7’s, high schools and
Youth Councils
 Pitt Meadows Day public art engagement
booth and community 3D mural
 Festivals Network Forum and workshops,
Volunteer Recognition event, festivals/events
grants to community groups, support and
implementation of events and festivals in all
years.
 PMFRC Fitness Centre Engagement Project
 PMEDC Business Retention & Engagement
2014 Initiatives
 Numerous social media feeds on Twitter and
Facebook (1,200 followers); 20 press releases
 The City’s Centennial blog
 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast
 Business License Info Insert
 CityTalks newspaper ad & email distribution
 Annual Report highlights distributed to all
residents and full digital version available
online
 PMEDC several media networks, e-news,
blog posts -Times Article: Developing Ideas,
Invest North Fraser Article: Business
Examiner
 Education drive for homeowners with
residential sprinklers on requirements for
maintenance
 Updated/New Quarterly reporting
 Launch of City’s mobile enabled website
 Centennial Organizing Committee &
Centennial Event Volunteer opportunities
 Centennial Park Plan Consultation
 Centennial Banner Project
 Centennial Public Art Task Specific Working
Groups
 Further enhancement to the Budget &
Business Planning Process
 New Active Transportation Council Advisory
Committee
 Youth Council Engagement Project (grant
funding dependent)
 Pilot implementation of neighbourhood
champion communication tool (Community
Voice)
 Youth Engagement Strategy, including
inclusive SD grade 7’s, High Schools and
Youth Councils
 Youth Service Marketing (re-brand) Focus
Groups to include community partners and
parents/guardians
 Festivals Network Forum and workshops,
Volunteer Recognition Event, festivals/events
grants to community groups, support and
implementation of events and festivals in all
years
 PMEDC Business Retention & Engagement
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COMMUNITY BUILDING &
ENGAGEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& LAND USE
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
IMPROVE & ENHANCE RECREATIONAL & SPORTS AMENITIES
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BRING OPTIONS TO COUNCIL ON A PROCESS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC
IN MAKING A DECISION ON WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPING A
POOL OR NOT (ADDED 2013)
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DISCUSS AND DEFINE CITY’S SOCIAL MANDATE
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RECOGNIZE IMPORTANCE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNITY & LEGACY PARTNERSHIPS
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EXPLORE & ENHANCE EDUCATION & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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ENCOURAGE DENSIFICATION AND A RANGE OF DIVERSE HOUSING
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2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
2014 Initiatives
 Completed Arena upgrades
 Upgrades to PM Athletic Park Tennis Courts
 Secured grant for Recreation Centre
renovations
 Harris Road Park Field renovations
 Lights installed at Youth Action Park
 Opening of the PM Seniors Recreation Centre
 Opening of MacLean Park
 Outdoor Fitness Circuit installed at Hoffmann
Park
 Harris Road Park Field renovations – Phase 2
 Two new leash optional trails on the Pitt River
dikes
 New Multi-Purpose Room at PM Family
Recreation Centre
 New Trail and Outdoor Recreation Guide
 Proposed Centennial Park
 Proposed South Bonson/Airport Way Park
 Upgraded Fitness Centre at the Pitt Meadows
Family Recreation Centre
 Community Garden expansion
 Water spray features replaced at Harris Road
Park
 Some additional trail work in South Bonson
area
 Renew Active Kids Club Agreement with
School District No. 42
 Construction of change rooms at PM Turf
Field
 Consultant led workshop with no direction
given to proceed during this Council term
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 Budget approved to retain consultant to help
define social mandate
 Social Planning Consultants retained to assist
with development of corporate social mandate
 Social Sustainability Technical Advisory
Group Report
 Housing Action Plan adopted
 Living Wage discussion
 Receipt of Social Mandate final report
 Community Amenity Policy for Affordable
Housing research
 Apartment Rental Standards of Maintenance
Bylaw
 Expand promotions of low cost accessible
recreation programming offered by Parks and
Leisure
 Work to identify & reduce barriers to
participation in recreation programs for
children 6-12 years old
 Participation in Healthy Communityies Forum
 Launch of the Neighbourhood Champions
Speaker Series
 Update to Artist in Residence Program
 Participation in Healthy Communities Forum
 Participation in Welcoming Communities
Dialogues
 Expanded Neighbourhood Matching Grant
Program
 Neighbourhood Champions Speaker Series
 Artist in Residence Studio opening in Osprey
Village
 Centennial Parks Plan & Art Projects
 Neighbourhood Champions Speaker Series
 Neighbourhood Matching Grant Program
 Meeting with the Minister of Advanced
Education
 Participation on the North Fraser Education
Task Force working to advance postsecondary education in the North Fraser
region
 Participation on the North Fraser Education
Task Force working to advance postsecondary education in the North Fraser
region
 Participation in the North Fraser Education
Forum (Apr)
 Revisions to Single Family Infill Development
Permit guidelines
 Adoption of the Housing Action Plan
 Community Amenity Policy for Affordable
Housing research
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 Housing Action Plan under development
 Implementation of new secondary suite
regulations
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& LAND USE
TRANSPORTATION
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
DIVERSIFY TAX BASE BY ENCOURAGING NON-RESIDENTIAL GROWTH
AND CREATE LOCAL JOBS
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CREATE A VIBRANT CIVIC CENTRE
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PRESERVE OUR AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND NATURAL SPACES
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EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE FRASER RIVER
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PURSUE (LOBBY FOR) IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LOUGHEED CORRIDOR
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2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
2014 Initiatives
 New Decommissioning Secondary Suites
Policy adopted
 Amendments to OCP to include Housing
Action Plan policies
 Inter-municipal Business Licence Pilot Project
 Invest North Fraser & BC Jobs Plan Projects
 Completion of the North Lougheed Land Use
Study
 North Lougheed Agricultural Land
Commission Application
 Launch of the PMEDC Business Directory
 Numerous meetings with the Minister of
Economic Development on the BC Jobs Plan
 Became a BizPal Community Member
 Hosted several visits from BC’s International
Trade & Investment Reps
 Washington State Aerospace Trade Mission
 Participation in Intermunicipal Business
Licence pilot project
 True North Fraser Brand launch
 Invest North Fraser & BC Jobs Plan Projects
 Participation in major tenant attraction bids at
Golden Ears Business Park
 ALC approves exclusion of the North
Lougheed
 Commercial zoning changes in Osprey Village
 Participated in several international investor
tours
 N. Lougheed OCP Amendment
 Application to Metro Vancouver for North
Lougheed RGS
 Extension of Inter-municipal Business Licence
pilot project
 North Lougheed Detailed Area Plan (pending
Metro Vancouver approval)
 Invest North Fraser Agri-Food Hub Business
Case
 Open for Business Audit
 Development Incentive Research Project
 Marketing and Attraction for YPK Int’l
Education and Business Park
 Seasonal lighting
 Free Wi-Fi in the Civic Centre
 Seasonal garden display
 Numerous celebrations and events in the
Civic Centre
 Seasonal lighting
 Seasonal garden displays
 Numerous celebrations and events in the
Civic Centre
 Budget approved for Pitt Meadows Family
Recreation Centre upgrades
 Budget approved for expansion of the
Community Police Office
 Public Art bike rack installation
 Numerous celebrations and events in the
Civic Centre
 Proposed improvements to Civic Centre
Signage
 Completion of upgrades to the Pitt Meadows
Family Recreation Centre
 Construction of expanded Community Police
Office completed
 Kennedy Road Area Study
 Draft Regional Context Statement identifying
agriculture & conservation areas consistent
with Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth
Strategy
 Medicinal Marijuana Zoning Review
 Preparation of New Soil Deposit & Removal
Bylaw & Companion Enforcement Bylaw
 Meeting with the Minister of Agriculture
 Minister of Agriculture/MLA tour of Pitt
Meadows
 Preparation of Zoning Bylaw Amendment to
Medicinal Marijuana Regulations
 Adoption of new Regional Context Statement
in the OCP
 Participate in North Fraser Tourism Corridor
Stakeholder Meeting
 Participation in Metro Vancouver’s Experience
the Fraser initiative
 Participate in North Fraser Tourism Corridor
planning
 Participation in Metro Vancouver’s Experience
the Fraser initiative
 Participate in North Fraser Tourism Corridor
planning
 Third lane westbound opens on Lougheed
Hwy
 Preparation of briefings on the North
Lougheed and Harris Road interchange for
the Minister of Transportation (MoT)
 Meeting with Minister of Transportation &
numerous meetings with staff from the
Ministry of Transportation and the Gateway
Program
 New Master Transportation Plan under
development
 Preparation of briefings on the North
Lougheed and Harris Road interchange for
the Minister of Transportation (MOTI)
 Meeting with Minister of Transportation
(MOTI) & numerous meetings with Ministry of
Transportation staff
 Adoption of new Master Transportation Plan
and referral to MOTI and TransLink
 Meeting with the new Minister of
Transportation & Ministry staff regarding the
Harris Road & North Lougheed interchange
 MOTI review of the Harris and Lougheed
intersection
 Input into TransLink’s Regional Transportation
Strategy Implementation Plan
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TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
2014 Initiatives
 Adoption of new Pedestrian and Cycling
Master Plan
 Highest bike lane kilometers per capita in
Metro Vancouver
 Curb extensions installed on Park Road at
Somerset, and on Davison Road and 124 St.
 Terms of Reference approved for New Active
Transportation Advisory Committee of Council
 Curb extensions installed on Ford Road at
190A St, and on Park Road at 193 St.
 Upgrades to the Harris Road Civic Centre
crosswalk
 Appointment of a New Active Transportation
Advisory Committee of Council
 Prioritized implementation of Pedestrian and
Cycling Master Plan recommendations for
walking and cycling network improvements
 West Coast Express (WCE)/Rapid Transit
Briefing prepared for TransLink
 PMEDC Transportation Sub-Committee
formed
 Advocating for C41 route change to include
the Golden Ears Business Park
 TransLink meetings to lobby for increased
non-peak WCE service
 Shuttle bus service route change to include
the Civic Centre
 Advocating for C41 route change to include
the Civic Centre & Golden Ears Business Park
 Ongoing lobby for increased non-peak West
Coast Express service
 Participation in Regional Rapid Transit Study
for the North East Sector (pending
TransLink/Council endorsement)
 Advocating for C41 route change to include
the Golden Ears Business Park
ENCOURAGE SAFE, LINKED AND CONVENIENT PEDESTRIAN AND
CYCLING NETWORK
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SEEK (LOBBY FOR) PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
INCLUDING BUSES, WEST COAST EXPRESS AND LONGER TERM
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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DEVELOP A PARKING PLAN FOR HIGHLY DENSIFIED AREAS
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 Budget approved for comprehensive Parking
Study
 Comprehensive Parking Strategy under
development
 Adoption and implementation of the
Comprehensive Parking Strategy
EXPAND POLICING PRESENCE AND INITIATIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
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 Launch of the Business Watch Program
 Budget approved for expanded Community
Police Office to reduce the amount of time
officers spend in transit to the main
detachment
 Implementation of seasonal foot, bike and
water patrols
 Construction of the expanded Community
Police Office begins
 Explore viability of Community Tripartite
Agreement (CTA) with Katzie First Nation for
policing resources
 RCMP SPURS Program
 Continued implementation of seasonal foot,
bike and water patrols
 Opening of the new expanded CPO Office
 Execution and implementation of CTA
Agreement for policing with Katzie First Nation
 Continued implementation of seasonal foot,
bike and water patrols
PRESERVE THE PAID ON CALL MODEL FOR FIRE SERVICES
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 Stable fire services call volume
 Reviewed recruiting and retention practices
 Review and rationalize incident response
criteria
 Fire Services workshop with Council
MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN
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 Management of BCERMS compliant
emergency program
 Joint Emergency Operation Centre Exercise
 Annual Fraser River freshet preparedness
 Installation of river level application on the
City’s website
 Participation in annual Provincial “Shake Out”
Earthquake drill
 Disaster recovery infrastructure fail over test
 Management of BCERMS - compliant
emergency program
 Annual Fraser River freshet preparedness
 Participation in annual Provincial “Shake Out”
Earthquake drill
 Management of BCERMS compliant
emergency program
 Re-evaluate organization of emergency
program – additional staff resources allocated
to the function
 Engage with CP Rail regarding Federal
requirement for them to provide dangerous
goods transport data on a regular basis to the
City
 Annual Fraser River freshet preparedness
 Participation in annual Provincial “Shake Out”
Earthquake drill
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF OUR POTABLE WATER
SYSTEM
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 City wide replacement of water meter assets –
Phase 2
 Ongoing implementation of Cross Connection
Control Program - 64 new water service
connections protected from backflow
 Acquisition of new unidirectional flushing
model
 Update to the City’s Waterworks Bylaw
 City wide replacement of water meter assets –
Phase 3
 Ongoing implementation of Cross Connection
Control Program - 71 new water service
connections protected from backflow
 Acquisition of new unidirectional flushing
model
 Completion of final phase of City wide
replacement of water meter assets
 Implementation of new updated unidirectional
flushing program
 Installation of new water sampling station in
South Bonson
 Over 172 letters sent to owners requesting
compliance with Cross Connection Control
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2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
2014 Initiatives
Program
PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
GOVERNANCE & POLICY
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE OUR DRAINAGE SYSTEM (ADDED 2013)
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 Completion of environmental assessment of
Katzie Slough
 Application to DFO for approval to clean out
Katzie Slough
 Area No. 3 McKechnie Sub-Catchment
Drainage Improvements tendered
 New cross culvert installed under Neaves
Road in Area No. 1
 Internal Drainage Policy update
 Adoption of new Private Sewer Lateral
Inspection requirements
 Phase 1 clean out of Katzie Slough
 Drainage control weirs installed in the Area
No. 3 McKechnie Drainage Sub-catchment
 Design completed & grant application made
for replacement of the Area No. 4 Pump
Station
 Phase 2 clean out of Katzie Slough
 Installation of new trash racks at the
McKechnie Drainage Pump Station
 Pump upgrades at the Baynes Road Pump
Station
 Construction of new Area No.4 Pump Station
(grant dependent)
 Pump and trash rack upgrades to McKechnie
Pump Station
CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY
WITH SENIOR GOVERNMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES WHOSE MANDATES
AFFECT UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT
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 Numerous Minister meetings with local MLA’s
& MP to lobby for Senior Gov’t funding and
upgrades to transportation, dikes, and
drainage infrastructure
 Applications submitted for three grants:
Kennedy Road Bikeway; Pump Station No. 4
Replacement; McKechnie Drainage
Improvements
 Pump Station No. 4 Replacement Grant
Application
 Numerous Minister meetings with local MLA’s
& MP to lobby for Senior Gov’t funding and
upgrades to transportation, dikes, and
drainage infrastructure
 Continue to meet with Ministers and with local
MLA’s & MP to lobby for Senior Gov’t funding
and upgrades to transportation, dikes, and
drainage infrastructure
 Pursue grant applications as they become
available
 Lobby for inclusion of diking and drainage
works as eligible projects for Build Canada
Fund
SEEK AIRPORT STRATEGIC PLAN TO ACHIEVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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 Airport Governance Review completed
 YPK Protocol Agreement executed
 Amendment to Constitution to increase Board
membership and improve Board recruitment
process
 Airport Strategic Plan adopted by Airport Board
 Monitor implementation of YPK Protocol
Agreement
 Support Airport Infrastructure Asset
Assessments
 Participation in Airport Land Use Plan
 2014 Airport Board appointments
 Development of joint Airport Marketing Plan
 Lobby for Airport of Entry status
ENSURE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
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 South Bonson Land Sale
 Paid down over half the City’s outstanding
debt
 Commenced economic analysis for revenue
side of Long Term Financial Plan
 Conducted a LT Financial Planning workshop
with Council
 GP Rollo Commercial & Industrial
Development Lands Analysis
 Review & update of existing asset
management plans, as required
 Establish Long-Term Strategic Financial Plans
for the facilities and sewer utility
PROPERLY FUND AND CARE FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE ASSETS AND
COMMITMENTS
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 Continued Capital Reserve contribution
increases to lessen asset infrastructure deficit
 Continued Strategic Capital Asset levy
increases to fund new infrastructure
 Continued Capital Reserve contribution
increases to lessen asset infrastructure deficit
 Continued Strategic Capital Asset levy
increases to fund new infrastructure
 Continued Capital Reserve contribution
increases to lessen asset infrastructure deficit
 Continued Strategic Capital Asset levy
increases to fund new infrastructure
DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY
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 Introduction of new Curbside Organics
Collection Program for food scraps and yard
trimmings for single family and townhomes
 Smart Growth Checklist Policy Updated
 Participation in the BC Hydro Workplace
Conservation Awareness Program
 Introduction of bi-weekly garbage collection
 Introduction of new food scraps collection
program for apartment buildings
 Development of Corporate Sustainability
Framework
 Regulatory review regarding the keeping of
backyard chickens
 Optimizing pump station run times to reduce
power consumption at Baynes & Kennedy
 LED Lighting Pilot – Meadows Room and
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FOCUS AREAS
GOVERNANCE & POLICY
2012 -2016 PRIORITIES
PROGRESS
2012 Initiatives
2013 Initiatives
 Amendments to the Solid Waste Bylaw to
encourage greater recycling rates
 Introduction of Toilet Rebate Program
 Zoning changes to permit urban beekeeping
 Environment, Social, & Economic Sustainability
Community reports
 Participation in the BC Hydro Workplace
Conservation Awareness Program
 Installation of electric vehicle charging station
2014 Initiatives
PMFRC Gymnasium
PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION CAPACITY
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 New Building Inspection software pilot
 Implementation of annual Business Process
Improvement reviews
 Credit card payments accepted for some
transactions
 Review of Development Application fees
 Implementation of annual Business Process
Improvement reviews
 Establishment of fire training ground
 Time-durated resource secured to work on the
Corporate Health & Safety Policies
 New part-time resource to deal with health &
safety and emergency program coordination
 Service Inventory Assessment
 Adoption of new IT Strategic Plan
 Core Business System Renewal Plan
(financial system)
 Restructuring of the Finance Department
 Review of Corporate Health and Safety
Policies
ADDRESS KEY ISSUES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES
AND COUNCIL POLICY
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 New Corporate Strategic Plan
 Adoption of the Pedestrian and Cycling
Master Plan
 Review and update of all Council Policies
 New Telecommunications Policy
 Housing Action Plan adopted
 Comprehensive Parking Strategy under
development
 Master Transportation Plan under
development
 Social Mandate Review underway
 Completion of Comprehensive Parking
Strategy
 Adoption of Master Transportation Plan
 Adoption of Corporate Social Mandate
 Review and update of Corporate Strategic
Plan
BE TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE IN OUR ACTIONS
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 Live webstreaming of Council meetings
 Annual Report Highlights delivered to all
residents
 2013 Budget Open House
 Unqualified Year End Audit
 Live webstreaming of Council meetings
 Annual Report Highlights delivered to all
residents
 Enhanced 2014 Budget & Business Planning
Process
 Unqualified Year End Audit
 Updated quarterly reporting structure
 Implement regular system of reporting on
Strategic Plan and Business Plan progress
 Live webstreaming of Council meetings
 Unqualified Year End Audit
 Council remuneration discussion
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