2ND REPORT OF THE
Strategic
Priorities and Policy Committee
meeting held on December
3, 2014, commencing at 4:06 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London
City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M.
van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert,
A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and L.
Rowe (Secretary).
ABSENT: P. Squire.
ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P.
Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, M.
Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, J.P. McGonigle, K.
Pawelek, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, C. Smith, S. Spring and B. Westlake-Power.
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Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no
pecuniary interests were disclosed.
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None.
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the development of the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan for 2015
-2019:
a) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the Strategic Priorities
and Policy Committee (SPPC) meeting on December 18, 2014, with a few possible
draft Vision Statements for the consideration of the SPPC, based upon the input
from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix “A”;
b) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input
regarding a possible draft Vision Statement, recognizing that a deadline for
input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;
c) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the SPPC meeting on
December 18, 2014 with strategic areas of focus for the consideration of the
SPPC, based upon the input from the Members as summarized in the attached Appendix
“B”;
d) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to set up a process to receive public input
regarding possible strategic areas of focus, recognizing that a deadline for
input will need to be set in order to finalize the Strategic Plan;
e) the
2011 - 2014 Mission and Value Statements BE MAINTAINED in the 2015 - 2019
Strategic Plan; subject to any additions to the list of values that may be
desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process; and
f) the
attached staff presentation BE RECEIVED.
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Voting
Record:
Motion
to Approve part a):
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
to Approve part b):
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
to Approve part c)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
to Approve part d):
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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Motion
to approve parts e) and f):
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong,
M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley,
S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)
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None.
None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.
APPENDIX “A”
Summary of
Discussions - Vision
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Vibrant, Industrious London: Where You Want
To Be;
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(includes diversity, inclusivity, progressive,
quality of life, illustrates a place where you can come to work, start a
business);
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Welcome – Tomorrow and Future – Leading in
Innovation;
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Vibrant , Engaged ,Diverse, Collaborative, Open
to Diversity, Embrace It;
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Format: statement that is action oriented, not
static;
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Like the format of the London Plan – 3 words
that say a lot;
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Forward looking vision. Need to show we are
willing to get there: ambitious, focused, determined, audacious/brazen,
leading;
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Locally driven, globally connected;
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City of the future – convey this in the vision;
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Heart of Southwestern Ontario;
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A destiny, inclusive, dynamic – always changing;
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Compassionate (twitter);
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Affordable/affordability, Connected;
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Synergy and diversity; be the first at a lot of
things - rampant innovation; and
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London: a small big town.
APPENDIX “B”
Summary of
Discussions - Areas of Focus
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plain language – urban regeneration – take a
look at language in general;
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work some of Council’s vision list into the
areas of focus statements – ie. connected neighbourhoods; we believe that
strong neighbourhoods should be encouraged and fostered and respected because
they support people to reach their full potential;
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City building: in bullet points repurposing
heritage assets with the concept of building the city, taking vibrant
historical heritage and finding new and innovative uses;
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leadership and public service, last line: put
a comma after open, transparent and responsive to the people we serve;
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concept of engagement and democratic reform;
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excellence in service delivery – customer
service and be responsive; cautious about what we are going to do if we are
already doing it;
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Economic Prosperity too generic-suggest diverse
and resilient economy;
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City building – placemaking, perhaps Smart City
Building or Building a Smart City of London;
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governance – collaborative governance;
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circle missing – global innovators; need
something moving us forward into the future;
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green and growing City – could also be achieved
through global innovation;
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vibrant communities – what describes vibrant –
some activities missing; local culture events, being active, parks and rec,
local community events;
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title – creative, active and vibrant
communities;
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like where we are but think we need to go
somewhere else;
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global innovation doesn’t have a place but works
into a lot of the items;
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borrow resilient and affix to other things to
shine things up;
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sustainable…need to ensure, particularly City
building that things are sustainable;
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collaboration, innovation, responsiveness to
needs of community and action them; sustainability;
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celebration of heritage and incorporate into
what our City becomes;
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connectivity—throughout areas of focus; how
government relates with citizens, etc.; overarching statement;
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a lot of words missing in areas of focus fit
better in values;
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vibrant communities – respect for
neighbourhoods, arts, culture;
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aging in place - perhaps City Building;
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struggle with leadership and public service –
people don’t want to be governed; wrestle with the understanding of public
service and elevating that;
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open and transparent maybe should have engaged;
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global needs to go in somewhere; here in London
but need to think about the world;
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collaborative-way better together when we work
together;
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collaborative, responsive leadership;
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accessible to all;
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collaborative and responsive government;
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economic prosperity or diverse and resilient
economy – creating our own opportunities;
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well-tuned - a city that functions;
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ensure that at the end we make it clear we are
an inclusive and diverse community in terms of who we are; and
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other significant plans—this strategic plan
should intersect with other City major plans as well as other local boards and
commissions partners’ plans-need to ensure this encompasses their efforts and
clear understanding of who does what.