2012-10-23_Supplemental Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour supplémentaireb
City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:00p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: Ludlow Room, 8th Floor City Hall
Supplemental to Agenda
s 1.1(e,fl Priority Setting Session
The City of Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le mardi 23 octobre 2012
Lieu: Salle du conseil communal
Ordre du jour supplementaire
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• Implement clear and consistent internal processes • Implement policies that create a livable • Implement policies that maintain and protect the
to facilitate investment and development in Saint community, one that provides diverse and quality and integrity of all our infrastructure assets
John while maintaining City standards that align accessible opportunities to engage in arts, culture in an environmentally sustainable way and
with PlanSJ. and recreation in a safe and caring environment. reinforces the principles of PlanSJ.
• Deliver an integrated approach to economic
development.
• Cooperate with neighbouring municipalities to
advance the economic prosperity of the region
through the True Growth 2.0 initiative.
• Invest wisely to continue to build our community
and deliver services while maintaining a healthy
financial position.
• Implement an affordable and sustainable plan in
2012 to address pension issues.
• Continue to invest in recreation facilities such as
Rockwood Park, Harbour Passage and neighbour-
hood projects.
• Work with community partners to develop and
maintain a new signature multi- purpose recreation
facility.
• Improve the 'face' of our City by increasing
investment in our roadways and sidewalks that
connect our neighbourhoods.
• Build a more robust transit service that is aligned
with the principles of PlanSJ.
Execute a city -wide strategic road improvement
plan that aligns with PlanSJ, considers usage and is
equitable.
• Implement a city -wide recreation master plan that
'right - sizes' the delivery of quality recreation
programs and facilities for our diverse population.
• Secure funding for projects to deliver quality
drinking water to our citizens.
Citizen Focused Service Delive
• Strategic communication • Accountability for service results • Responsive customer service
• Service -based decision - making
• We enjoy strong community support and ability for Setting priorities is about determining what goals and
diverse groups to rally around a common purpose
• We have a strong urban flare with plenty of space to
live, work, and play
• Our history is strong, with numerous heritage
properties to complement our modern amenities
• Our parks, natural environment, and waterways offer a
variety of recreation options
• We boast highly qualified and internationally -
recognized staff and community leaders
• Our entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well
• We are a modern industrial leader
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• We will become a community of choice for people and
business
• We will create a culture of forward - thinking, positive
action, within City Hall and around our community
• We will actively promote the development of a diverse
and growing population
• We will be seen as a well -run municipal government
• We will focus on sustainability — a clean, green city
with public transit that meets the of our citizens
• We will work toward integrated walkways and bike
paths to connect our neighbourhoods and waterways
• We will boast an active network of community of
champions, advocating economic, social and
community investment that drives positive change
objectives will be acted upon during Council's term to
support the community in achieving its long -term vision —
OurSaintlohn. Council's Priorities will also support the
implementation of PlanSJ our new municipal plan
As part of its governance role, Common Council
establishes strategic priorities that will guide decision -
making and allow the City to demonstrate accountability
for service results.
Public engagement was the cornerstone of the strategic
planning process to identify goals and objectives that
reflect the priorities of our citizens. Engagement with our
citizens helped us to recognize the community's strengths,
opportunities and aspirations while focusing on results
From there, Council agreed on priority outcomes for the
community and the actions required to achieve these
goals during their term
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Common Council
Priorities
2012 -2016
Draft Presentation of Priority Setting Results
Priority Setting Session
October 23, 2012
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We enjoy strong community support and ability for diverse groups to
rally around a common purpose
We have a strong urban flare with plenty of space to live, work, and play
• Our history is strong, with numerous heritage properties to complement
our modern amenities
• Our parks, natural environment, and waterways offer a variety of
recreation options
• We boast highly qualified and internationally - recognized staff and
community leaders
• Our entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well
• We are a modern industrial leader
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• We will become a community of choice for people and business
• We will create a culture of forward- thinking, positive action, within City
Hall and around our community
• We will actively promote the development of a diverse and growing
population
• We will be seen as a well -run municipal government
• We will focus on sustainability — a clean, green city with public transit
that meets the of our citizens
• We will work toward integrated walkways and bike paths to connect our
neighbourhoods and waterways
We will boast an active network of community of champions, advocating
economic, social and community investment that drives positive chang
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Priority Outcomes
Economic
Health
Community of
Choice
Sustainable
Infrastructure
• Implement clear and consistent internal processes to facilitate
investment and development in Saint John while maintaining City
standards that align with PlanSJ.
• Deliver an integrated approach to economic development.
• Cooperate with neighbouring municipalities to advance the economic
prosperity of the region through the True Growth 2.0 initiative.
• Invest wisely to continue to build our community and deliver services
while maintaining a healthy financial position.
• Implement an affordable and sustainable plan in 2012 to address
pension issues.
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SAINT JOHN
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• Implement policies that create a livable community, one that provides
diverse and accessible opportunities to engage in arts, culture and
recreation in a safe and caring environment.
• Continue to invest in recreation facilities such as Rockwood Park,
Harbour Passage and neighbourhood projects.
• Work with community partners to develop and maintain a new signature
multi - purpose recreation facility.
• Improve the `face' of our City by increasing investment in our roadways
and sidewalks that connect our neighbourhoods.
• Build a more robust transit service that is aligned with the principles of
PlanSJ.
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SAINT JOHN
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• Implement policies that maintain and protect the quality and integrity of
all our infrastructure assets in an environmentally sustainable way and
reinforces the principles of PlanSJ.
• Execute a city -wide strategic road improvement plan that aligns with
PlanSJ, considers usage and is equitable.
• Implement a city -wide recreation master plan that `right- sizes' the
delivery of quality recreation programs and facilities for our diverse
population.
• Secure funding for projects to deliver quality drinking water to our
citizens.
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Economic
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Saint John Common Council will ...
• create policies that foster social, economic and sustainable growth in
Saint John;
• have the courage to
follow
through on
the tough decisions that are in the
best interests of the
whole
community;
and
• govern with a positive, supportive tone while being respectful of each
other, City employees and our citizens.
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SAINT JOHN
Citizen Focused Service Delivery
• Strategic communication
• Accountability for service results
• Responsive customer service
• Service -based decision - making
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SAINT JOHN