TAVOLA STRATEGY GROUP Pre-survey results

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP

Pre-survey results

June 23, 2023

In preparation for the upcoming workshops and to maximize the time allotted for meaningful dialogue, a short pre-survey was distributed to members of Council from June 14 to June 22, 2023. The objective of the pre-survey was to gather input from Council about their thoughts on the vison for the OCP process going forward and their expectations for the facilitated workshops.

The information was collected by the facilitator and the results are summarized in aggregate form. They will be shared publicly as part of the workshop process.

Six members of Council participated in the survey.

1. Respondents shared their vision of a meaningful and effective OCP process.

   • Several respondents noted key elements of a public engagement process (e.g., quality information, transparent process, broad range of voices.)
   • One respondent noted the need for early First Nations engagement.

2. Respondents shared their thoughts about Council’s role in delivering a meaningful and effective OCP process.

   • Several respondents noted Council’s leadership role e.g., public engagement, setting and monitoring the strategic direction.
   • Several respondents noted the need for good inputs into the process e.g., quality information, staff, and public input.

3. Respondents shared their views on the role public engagement plays in a meaningful and effective OCP process.

   • Several respondents noted public engagement is essential.
   • Several respondents noted the need to hear from all voices (e.g., all ages, neighbourhoods, demographics), including those seldomly heard from
   • Several respondents noted “vision”, “long-term” and the “future” in their responses.

4. A variety of potential barriers to achieving this vision were identified:

   • Apathy and ability to reach the seldom heard.
   • Council not being able to come to consensus.
   • Focussing too much on density and height, losing sight of the broader community vision
   • Not following the agreed upon plan
   • Not investing ample time and budget
   • Politics
   • Self-interest

5. Respondents identified strengths the Town can draw on going forward.

   • Several respondents noted the current OCP (2011)
   • One respondent noted the pride residents have in View Royal
   • One respondent noted other regional OCP processes and 5-year plan that calls for updating master plans.

6. Respondents shared what they hope the workshops will accomplish.

   • Several respondents would like to see Council alignment on a plan for OCP public engagement.
   • One respondent noted the plan must take into consideration potential Provincial development targets.
   • One respondent would like to have the OCP 50% drafted before presenting to public.

7. Respondents offered advice to the facilitator.

   • Be patient and keep us on track.
   • Broad community view
   • Familiarise yourself with how we got here.
   • Offer innovative solutions.
   • Record issues and offer approaches to address.