November 3, 1999

To: Policy and Finance Committee

From: Council Reference Group for the Strategic Plan

Subject: Council's Strategic Plan - Part I

Purpose:

On October 1, 1998, City Council approved the development of Council's Strategic Plan - a key Council leadership document. Part I of Council's Strategic Plan has been drafted, and is being submitted by the Council Reference Group for Council's consideration.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council adopt Part I of Council's Strategic Plan, encompassing Council's vision, mission and goals as set out in the Appendix to this report, and that this be taken into account by the City's other planning initiatives including the Official Plan, Social Development Strategy, Economic Development Strategy and Environmental Plan.

Comments:

The vision, mission and goals represent the first part of Council's Strategic Plan (appended). The vision statement sets out Council's collective vision for the city. The mission statement is Council's statement about the broad role and purpose of the City Government. The goals represent directions that Council can influence and that will influence Council's decision-making as it strives to improve the quality of life in the city.

Council adoption of the vision, mission and goals in Part I of the Strategic Plan will move the process forward with Part II - the development of City Strategies. The City Strategies will describe specific commitments where the City can contribute to the achievement of the goals. The development of City Strategies will provide critical context for programs and agencies in the preparation of their multi-year business plans and annual operating budgets.

Conclusions:

Council adoption of the vision, mission and goals in Part I will allow the timely development of City Strategies and guide Council as it enters the year 2000 budget planning process.

Members of the Council Reference Group for the Strategic Plan

Councillor Gerry Altobello Councillor Joan King

Councillor Brian Ashton Councillor Jack Layton

Councillor Gordon Chong Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby

Councillor Brad Duguid Councillor Pam McConnell

Councillor Anne Johnston Councillor David Miller

Councillor Irene Jones Councillor David Soknacki