HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2019-01-29 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 29, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 3:38 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with
all members present, except Councillor J. Gazzola.
Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant
to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
1. STRATEGIC SESSION
Council considered Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -19-002 (K. Cooper), dated January 24,
2019, requesting input from Council on the development of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.
Ms. K. Dever, Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance, presented the report advising that
following each municipal election, the City's Strategic Plan is updated with Council's new strategic goals
and key activities for the upcoming term. She provided an overview regarding the components to be
included in a Strategic Plan and provided a summary of the trends currently impacting municipalities.
Ms. K. Cooper, Manager, Strategic and Business Planning, presented what has been completed to
date in developing the Strategic Plan indicating significant public consultation has been completed to -
date and the following five themes, pending Council's approval, have been identified as the focus areas
for the Strategic Plan:
• Environmental Leadership;
• Growing Economy;
• Safe Transportation;
• Caring Community; and,
• Customer Service.
Mr. D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, provided an overview on the preliminary goal statements
related to each of the proposed themes for the Strategic Plan along with possible action items to
achieve the proposed Goal Statements. He advised staff anticipates bringing forward a draft Strategic
Plan in April 2019, followed by a period of community engagement to refine areas and engage the
community on specific tactics and timelines. He noted final approval is currently scheduled for June
2019.
Mr. Chapman requested feedback from Council on the following two questions:
1. What is your reaction to the preliminary goal statements and example action statements; and,
2. What other specific projects or actions would you like to see moved forward to make progress
under each of the goal statements? What results do you wish to see in four years?
Members offered suggestions for Questions 1 and 2 related to the preliminary goal statements and
example action statements, with staff making a commitment to record and respond to the comments
and suggestions provided.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock left the meeting at this time.
Mr. Chapman advised the Strategic Plan is intended to provide a vision for the City's desired future
over the next term of Council. Although Council may have approved a number of Strategic and Master
Plans, the goals and actions within the Strategic Plan should provide a vision for the City outlining
SMART goals that are specific, measureable, achievable, relevant and timely. Mr. M. May, General
Manager Community Services/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, advised core services would not be
included in the Strategic Plan unless Council wishes to make a major change in how those core services
are being delivered.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock re-entered the meeting at this time.
Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised this is the first of a number of sessions related to adopting the 2019-2022
Strategic Plan. He noted any additional feedback members may have can be forwarded to staff outside
of this meeting for further consideration. He noted that Council will have another opportunity to discuss
the proposed themes and action items at the April 15, 2019 Finance and Corporate Services Committee
meeting.
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On motion the meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.