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REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 13, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Kathryn Dever, Director of Strategy & Corporate Performance,
519-741-2200 ext. 7370
PREPARED BY: Justin Watkins, Manager of Corporate Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7203
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards
DATE OF REPORT: April 26, 2024
REPORT NO.: CAO-2024-220
SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Update April 2024 Implementation
RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to highlight progress made on implementation of the strategic
plan, as of April 30, 2024 (Attachment A).
The key finding of this report is that 18 out of 23 strategic actions planned for 2024 have
commenced and one strategic action has been completed.
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
Community engagement included
in advance of the committee meeting.
This report supports implementation of the 2023-2026 City of Kitchener Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND:
strategic plan sets priorities and actions to guide progress and resourcing over the
term of council towards our long-term community vision. Through extensive engagement with
the community and council, and initial set of 30 strategic actions were identified and approved
with the new strategic plan in August 2023. Progress on strategic plan implementation is reported
to council three times per year.
REPORT:
Since the last strategic plan update in January, a refined implementation plan for the 23 strategic
actions commencing in 2024 has been developed by CLT, including a clear description of work;
an identified lead department, division, and project manager; planned start and completion date;
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and additional project details for those strategic actions that will be multi-year endeavours. Any
changes to the implementation plan that may occur throughout the year willbe reported to
council. The complete implementation plan for 2024 strategic actions can be found in Attachment
A.
Of the 23 strategic actions for 2024, 18 have commenced during this reporting cycle, one of
which (Accelerate Commercial Business Approvals) has been successfully completed. All other
2024 strategic actions remain on track for expected completion, in accordance with the
implementation plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports implementation of the 2023-2026 City of Kitchener Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
CAO-2024-055 Strategic Plan Implementation Update
APPROVED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A Strategic Plan Implementation April 2024 Update
complete in 2025.
working group and have broad
Implementation Notes
year strategic action. In 2024, Phase 1
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This strategic action will be This is a multiof this action will focus on technical studies, establish the community community engagement on the technical inputs of the Official Plan.
Phase 2 of this action will begin in 2025.
Planned
Dec 2024Dec 2024
Sept 2025
Completion
Start
Planned
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
April 2024
Mass
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Tim
Alison
Carlyle
Project
Manager
Donegani
Lucas Van
Meer
& &
DSD DSD
DSDDSD
Dept &
Division
PlanningPlanning
Housing PolicyHousing Policy
TransportationTransportation
review of
behalf of the City of
Description
couraging missing middle housing and
For All Strategy, working with other orders of government and a broad range of community partners, to enable the delivery of affordable housing units in our community by removing barriers
at the City, advocating on Kitchener; and implementing incentives that will enable more affordable housing to be built faster. Encourage increased use of active transportation that
connect neighbourhoods through holistic trail and bike route enhancements that are easy to identify, navigate and use for all ages and abilities.Undertake a comprehensive Transportation
Master Plan in an integrated way, to update the rules neighbourhoods and provide more flexible options for how people get around; and including a focus on enadapting to climate change.
wide Active
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Strategic Action
Housing For All Implementation Localized Transportation Safety Improvement ProgramCityTransportation Routes Official Plan Comprehensive Update
is planned to start in June 2024.
strategic action
This
TrackTrack
On TrackOn TrackOn On TrackOn On Track
Not Started
,
of
2026.
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20252025, 2025, 2025,
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In 2024
and recommendations
completing the
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2026.
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be
will begin in 2025
Implementation planning
will establish a vision for a
site inventory and assessment of
a
evaluation of options and
action will action will be tree planting in areas
Implementation Notes
year strategic action. In 2024year strategic action. In 2024year strategicyear strategic action. In 2024
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will begin in 2025
this action
focus will be focus of this
implementation of land acquisition. Phase 2
This is a multithe focus of thisCorporate Climate Action Plan 2.0 and initiating its implementation.This is a multithe recommended business opportunities to respond to the energy transition.
associated with this actionThis strategic action will be complete in 202This is a multithe planting program, proactive pruning and maintenance programs, and creating a forestry and
natural areas communications strategy.This strategic action will be complete in 2025.This strategic action will be complete in 2025.This is a multiPhase 1 of Grand River Park, opportunities
and constraintsonthis action
2024
Planned
Jun 2025Jun 2025
Oct
Dec 2025Dec 2025Dec 2025Dec 2025
Completion
Start
Planned
Jan 2024Jan 2024Jan 2024Jan 2024
Jun 2024Oct 2023
Feb 2024
Tim
Janine
Project
Cipriani
Manager
Donegani
Kate Daley
Oosterveld
Anna Marie
Lenore Ross
&
INS INSINS
DSD DSD DSD DSD
Dept &
Parks & Parks &
Division
Approvals
& Housing
PlanningPlanning &
CemeteriesCemeteries
Office of GMOffice of GM
Development
Housing PolicyHousing Policy
approved investments
.
-
Description
carbon city.
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Complete a District Energy business case for the downtown area to explore clean energy opportunities to be a leader as a lowImplement Councilin tree canopy improvements with a focus
on planting more trees, maintenance of existing trees; i
Strategic Action
Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0Clean Energy Transition StrategyDistrict Energy Business CaseImplement tree canopy target planGreen Development StandardsParkland Acquisition StrategyGrand
River Park Strategy
2024.
July
This strategic action is planned to start in
Not Started
.
2025,
4
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. In 2024
Notes
appropriate level of
strategic action
year
Implementation -
. Phase 2 of this action will begin in 2025.
strategic action will be complete in 2025.
This is a multiPhase 1 of this action will focus on development of a business case to consider an investmentThis This strategic action will be complete in 202
2024
Planned Apr
Dec 2025
Mar 2025
Completion
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Star
Jul 2024
Planned Feb 2024Sep 2023
Love
Dueck
Jeremy
Project
Margaret
Manager
Jay Brown
DSD
Dept &
Division
Office of GM
DevelopmentDevelopment
DSD Economic DSD Economic
affiliated
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edge Creative
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Description
Collaborate with Conestoga College to build a new, leadingIndustries school focused on skill building and career development in media, communications and design. Enhance entertainment
venue management by working with key stakeholders, businesses and cultural producers across all Cityentertainment venues.Facilitate streamlined business process and approvals for brick
and mortar retail business across the City.
Strategic Action
Creative Industries SchoolEntertainment Venue ManagementAccelerate Commercial Business Approvals
2024.
2024.2024.
JulyJulyMay
This strategic action is planned to start in This strategic action is planned to start in This strategic action is planned to start in
Not StartedNot Started
.
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
2025,
5
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nity needs
In 2024,
will occur in
will continue to be a
urhood associations.of this action
holders
include a comprehensive
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Implementation Notes
year strategic action. In 2024, year strategic action. In 2024,year strategic action. In 2024year strategic action.
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action will occur in 2025.
strategic action will be complete in 2025.
This is a multiintentional and ongoing relationship building with Indigenous rightsfocus, with emphasis on delivering meaningful actions as identified by and with these communities.This
is a multiof this action will focus on development of EDI training for affiliated neighbourhood associations and development of EDI and reinvestment polices for affiliated neighboThis
This is a multiPhase 1 of this action will focus on project scoping, an environmental scan and a commuassessment. Phase 2 2025.This is a multiof this actionenvironmental scan of best
practices, data analysis and determining an overarching framework. of this This strategic action will be complete in 202
5
4
202
202
Planned
Jun 2025Jun 2025
Dec 2024Dec 2024Dec
Mar
Completion
2024
Start
Planned Jul 2024Jul 2024
Jan 2024
Apr 2024Apr 2024
May
Elin Elin Elin Elin
Project
Manager
Erin PowerErin Power
Moorlag SilkMoorlag SilkMoorlag SilkMoorlag Silk
CSDCSDCSDCSD
CORCOR
EARII
Dept &
Division
Office of GMOffice of GMOffice of GMOffice of GMOffice of GM
hrough
holders.
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Description
building with Indigenous
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relationshipcommunities and rights
Led
-
Strategic Action
Advance Truth and ReconciliationCommunity Centre Operating ModelCityRecreation & Leisure program reviewMunicipal Newcomers StrategyEngagement PracticesCommunity Grants Review
5,
2025, 202
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developing a
2026.
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action will focus on implementing
Implementation Notes
year strategic action. In 2024year strategic action. In 2024
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2026.
-
This is a multiPhase 2 of this specific solutions within the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) framework based on the initial set of priorities. Phase 3 of this action will occur in 2025This
strategic action will be complete in 2024.This is a multiPhase 1 of this action will focus on project plan utilizing the draft Kitchener Citywide Data Strategy developed as part of
the Bloomberg Philanthropy Citywide Data Alliance, with focus on governance, quality, and capacity. Phase 2 of this action will occur in 2025
Planned
Jun 2025
Dec 2024
May 2025
Completion
Start
Planned
Jan 2024Jan 2024
May 2024
Annie
Project
Johnson
Manager
Ryan Scott
Erin Power
FIN
GM
CORCOR
Dept &
Human
Division
Financial
Resources
Operations
Office of the
wide data
-
anization
Kitchener employer
wide Data Strategy to
-
Description
Strengthen the City of identity and employee value proposition to remain a competitive employer in order to attract and retain top talent.Implement a Citybuild foundational, orgpractices
to scale across the City, in order to deliver better services for residents.
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Strategic Action
Strengthen employer identity/value proposition Procurement innovationImplement Citywide Data Strategy