Strategic Plan Report Card
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TO THE REPORT COMMUNITY Strategic Plan 2020 From left to right : Counc. Bryan Butler, Counc. Shawn Crossman, Counc. Susan Edgett, Counc. Charles Léger, Counc. Paul Pellerin, Counc. Greg Turner, Mayor Dawn Arnold, Counc. Pierre Boudreau, Counc. Brian Hicks, Counc. Paulette Thériault and Counc. Blair Lawrence A Message to the Community On behalf of members of Council, I am pleased to present you with our 2020 Report to the Community. This report provides information on the progress we have made in our five key pillars (Environment, Social, Culture, Economy, Governance) this past year. We are dedicated and pleased to be sharing our Strategic Plan progress with the community through this document which will be available online (moncton.ca). As a City that Inspires, we understand that to reach our vision, we must plan and work together to grow our economy and enhance the quality of life for all citizens. Dawn Arnold, Mayor STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 2020 Strategic Plan adopted on April 4, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pillars and Status l Environment page 4 l Social page 8 l Culture page 12 l Economy page 14 l Governance page 18 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Strategic Plan 2020 l https://www5.moncton.ca/docs/council/Strategic_Plan_2020.pdf Report Card 2019 l https://www5.moncton.ca/docs/council/Strategic_plan_2020_Report_card_2019.pdf ENVIRONMENT To be a green community We are a green and resilient community. We are proactive in our stewardship of the environment, value our natural assets such as the Petitcodiac River, and support sustainable growth. SUPPORTING STRATEGIC DEC. 31 DOCUMENTS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020 STATUS Corporate Energy Climate Change Mitigation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Climate Change Emergency Declaration - 4 (2016) Report on current status and opportunites to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Completed. Implement the Corporate Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (2020-2022) l Measures will continue to be implemented as per available budgets and resources. Develop strategy to reduce energy consumption in existing buildings/equipment l Implementation in municipal facilities will be ongoing in 2021. Fulfill commitments under Global Covenant of Mayors Showcase Cities pilot project l Actions continue to move forward as per established timelines. Complete a community greenhouse gas inventory l To be completed in 2021. Identify an appropriate greenhouse gas reduction target l Consultant assignment required. To be completed in 2021. Develop a strategy to meet greenhouse gas reduction target l Consultant assignment required. To be completed in 2021. Develop a Community Energy Plan l Consultant assignment required. To be completed in 2021. 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started 4 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTING STRATEGIC DEC. 31 DOCUMENTS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020 STATUS Climate Change Climate Change Adaptation Adaptation and Flood Management Implement the Climate Change Adaptation and Flood Management Strategy l Strategy (2013) Actions will be ongoing in 2021. Develop Flood Plain Zoning regulations s Finalizing the review of regulations with various departments in order to seek approval. Implementation of the Neighbourhood Flood Mitigation Study l (completed through capital works program) Lewisville South: Phase 1 construction to be completed as part of the 2021 Capital Works Budget. East End: Preliminary design to be completed in 2021. Recommendations regarding construction will be considered in the 2022 Capital Works Budget. Climate Change Reduce plastic usage within the community Adaptation and Flood Management Implement by-law limiting single use plastic bags 4 Strategy (2013) Completed. Develop next steps for the reduction of plastics l To be undertaken in 2021. Implement a Waste Reduction and Management Plan Reduce, reuse and implement waste separation at municipal sites and facilities l Implementation to occur in all municipal sites and facilities between 2021-2023. Reduce, reuse and implement waste separation at City-sponsored events l Implementation of program to community groups in 2021. Increase protection for the designated Turtle Creek watershed l Discussions with the provincial government to continue in 2021 with the objective of having herbi- cide application included as a restricted activity under the Watershed Protected Area Designation Order. 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 5 ENVIRONMENT REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY DEC. 31 2020 STATUS Develop Blue-Green Algae (BGA) Management Strategy / Plan Implement BGA mitigation strategy (Phase 1) s Project to be completed in 2021. Seek provincial and federal financial assistance (Phase 2) l Final stages of Integrated Bilateral Agreement (IBA) funding. Research BGA mitigation strategy (Phase 2) l Request for Proposal for preliminary engineering design for Phase 2a to be awarded upon the anticipated IBA funding. Implement BGA mitigation strategy (Phase 2) l Project will continue in 2021. Sewer System Update the Sewer Master Plan Master Plan (2016) Develop the Sewer Master Plan - Phase 8 s Final report to be presented in 2021. Develop the Sewer Master Plan - Phase 9 l The final report will be presented in 2022. Develop the Sewer Master Plan - Phase 10 l Final report will be presented in 2024. Replace Meters and Meter Transmission Units 4 Completed. Street Tree Implement Street Tree Management Plan l Management Plan (2017) Ongoing initiative. 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started 6 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY TransAqua Wastewater Treatment Facility 7 SOCIAL To be a healthy community We are a healthy and safe community. We provide active living opportunities for all residents, and proactively address social challenges by adopting policies and taking actions that ensure equitable access to all services. SUPPORTING STRATEGIC DEC. 31 DOCUMENTS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020 STATUS Housing Needs Execute action items from the Affordable Housing Analysis Study Implementation Plan (2016–2017) Standardize the collection and management of data through a centralized database 4 Completed. Prepare and present a business case for a housing entity 4 Completed. Identify potential for innovative housing options (2020-2021) l Process has been initiated and will continue in 2021. Develop a list of surplus government-owned land that could be used for affordable housing 4 (2020-2021) Completed. Undertake action items to help address social issues in the city Consider the addition of public washrooms l A temporary public washroom is open at City Hall Plaza. The feasibility of permanent outdoor public washrooms is being explored for the downtown. Continue reviewing best practices (2020-2022) s Results of the Social Impact Audit to be delivered in 2021. 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started 8 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL SUPPORTING STRATEGIC DEC. 31 DOCUMENTS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020 STATUS Develop strategies to ensure that Moncton continues to be a safe community Implement enhancements to the By-law Enforcement department’s handling of complaints l (from intake to report) Implementation to be completed in 2021. Explore opportunities surrounding the continuum of policing and enforcement services l (2020-2021) Advocacy efforts will continue in 2021. Continued focus on downtown safety (2020-2022) l Social Issues Response Team will continue to monitor and take action based on feedback received. Regular meetings between the City of Moncton, Codiac RCMP, Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton will continue in 2021. Updates will be provided to Moncton area MLA’s, the Minister of Social Development and downtown stakeholders. Implement innovative policing initiatives (2020-2022) l Initiative is ongoing. Pursue Fire Department Accreditation (2020-2022) l New software to improve tracking will be implemented 2021. Design, construct and move into new Codiac Regional RCMP facility Design new Codiac Regional RCMP facility (2020-2022) l Details to be provided in 2021. Initiate request for proposal (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of the existing u police building and land at 520 Main St. (2021) Project options and timeline to be available in 2021. Build new Codiac Regional RCMP facility (2021-2022) u Construction to begin in 2021. Occupy new Codiac Regional RCMP facility (2023) u Occupancy anticipated in 2023. 4 Completed l On track s Timeline impacted n Requires attention u Not started REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 9 SOCIAL SUPPORTING STRATEGIC DEC. 31 DOCUMENTS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020 STATUS Active Transportation Implement Active Transportation Master Plan Master Plan (2015) Advocate for the development of Elmwood Drive Trail (Ogilvie Brook to Cedarwood Ave.) s Development of the path will be included in the project related to the final upgrades to Elmwood Drive (pending provincial funding approval). Design Panacadie Trail (phase 2) (2021) l Project is to be initiated in 2021. Implement Codiac Transpo enhancements Implement new video surveillance cameras on transit fleet s Project to be undertaken in 2021. Upgrade transit fleet from GPS to computer-aided dispatch (CAD) / 4 automated vehicle location (AVL) Completed. Replace fare boxes (2021) l Implementation anticipated in 2021. 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