Presentation: 2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN
A slide deck presenting the background, priority areas, and staff recommendations for the approval of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
OPTIONS:
- THAT the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be approved as is; AND THAT consideration of the feedback provided be included as part of the planned annual “check-in” in late winter/spring 2025. (RECOMMENDED)
- THAT the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be approved as is.
- THAT consideration of approval of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be tabled; AND THAT a further discussion of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be scheduled to take place at a regular meeting within the next month or two to facilitate in-depth consideration of the feedback provided.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2026:
- Workshops:
- December 2022 – desire for high-level plan with short “to do” list as 85-90% staff time dedicated to core work
- March 2023 – discussed mission, vision, values, and resourcing the Plan; revised 4 of the 6 priority areas
- May 2023 – refined goals and identified areas of interest to consider for addition to the Plan
- January 2024 – discussed measuring, resourcing, & celebrating priorities and progress; setting priorities, community satisfaction
- Approved in principle March 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Made available for public comment
STRATEGIC PRIORITY A: ENHANCE LIVEABILITY
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
be able to move around the community efficiently;
have a range of housing options close to services;
participate in community events and have a sense of belonging;
celebrate View Royal’s unique history.
GOAL 1: SHIFT PRIMARY TRANSPORT MODE WITHIN VIEW ROYAL AWAY FROM VEHICLES TO WALKING, CYCLING AND TRANSIT
GOAL 2: IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
GOAL 3: ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF HOUSING OPTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VARIOUS AGES, FAMILY TYPES AND INCOMES
GOAL 4: ENSURE PROXIMITY TO SERVICES
GOAL 5: BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
GOAL 6: SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
GOAL 7: HERITAGE PROTECTION
STRATEGIC PRIORITY B: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
controlled growth;
implications of growth considered.
GOAL 1: MANAGED GROWTH
GOAL 2: INCREASE SKILLED EMPLOYMENT
GOAL 3: BUSINESS RETENTION/ATTRACTION
GOAL 4: STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC REALM
STRATEGIC PRIORITY C: CLIMATE ACTION & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
focus on community action around climate change.
GOAL 1: RESPOND TO THE DECLARED CLIMATE ACTION EMERGENCY BY REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY
GOAL 2: SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION MEASURES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
GOAL 3: SUPPORT COMMUNITY PREPARATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS WITH RESPECT TO SEA LEVEL RISE, STORM SURGE, FOREST FIRES, AND OTHER EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
STRATEGIC PRIORITY D: FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & SERVICE EXCELLENCE
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
receive good value for tax dollars;
fund the continuation of current service levels through taxation;
fund future large projects through putting aside funds annually.
GOAL 1: CONFIDENCE IN THE FISCAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE TOWN
GOAL 2: DIVERSIFIED REVENUE BASE
GOAL 3: ANTICIPATE PROPERTY TAX AND USER FEE INCREASES
GOAL 4: CITIZEN SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES AND VALUE
STRATEGIC PRIORITY E: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & GOOD GOVERNANCE
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
transparency in decision-making;
respectful meetings.
GOAL 1: STRONG AND ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MEETINGS, OPEN HOUSES, SURVEYS, BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 2: STRONG CONSTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEIGHBOURING MUNICIPALITIES, SONGHEES NATION AND ESQUIMALT NATION IN THE CRD
GOAL 3: RESPECTFUL, CONSTRUCTIVE COUNCIL RELATIONSHIPS
STRATEGIC PRIORITY F: HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
What we heard from citizens Citizens told us they want to:
live and work in a safe community prepared for emergencies.
GOAL 1: A REAL AND PERCEIVED SAFE COMMUNITY
GOAL 2: PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be approved as is; AND THAT consideration of the feedback provided be included as part of the planned annual “check-in” in late winter/spring 2025.
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