Vaughan Vision 20|20: Looking to Our FutureThe Vaughan Vision 2020 strategic plan sets out a vision and directionfor the City over the next decade and beyond. Planning for the futurethrough the strategic plan will position the City to deal with the manypressing issues impacting the organization such as community safety,access to health facilities, environment, traffic congestion and issuesrelated to growth and the quality of municipal services.The next 25 years will see Vaughan beginning the transition from agrowing suburban municipality to a fully urban space. This type oftransition will require long-term thinking about how best toaccommodate and make the most of new opportunities.City of VaughanCoV_d05f9af8-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, with a population ofover 250,000. It is projected that the number of residents will increaseto 430,000 by 2031. In addition to its rapidly growing population,Vaughan is home to a well-diversified and expanding employmentsector with over 8,000 businesses and 150,000 employees. The Cityhas the largest supply of new employment lands in the Greater TorontoArea and it is projected that the number of employees will increase to278,000 by 2031.A city of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all citizens, fostering a vibrant communitylife that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally responsible and sustainable_d05f9e18-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48Citizens first through service excellence_d05f9f4e-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48LeadershipInnovationFairnessRespectInclusivityIntegrityTransparencyAccountabilityService Excellence_d05fa05c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48Strategic Initiative 1Service DeliveryPursue Excellence in Service Delivery_d05fa124-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1Accessibility PlanFormulate a corporate wide accessibility plan_d05fa1e2-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1.1Diversity StrategyCreate a strategy to engage and support our diverse community_d05fa2a0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1.2Multi-Service CentreInvestigate and develop the feasibility of establishing a multi-service centre for residents in our community centres_d05fa368-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1.3Call CentreExpand and integrate phase 2 of Access Vaughan (call centre)_d05fa444-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1.4E-Government StrategyDesign a comprehensive e-government strategy to ensure citizens have access to government 24/7_d05fa516-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.1.5Safety, Health & WellnessEnhance and Ensure Community Safety, Health and Wellness_d05fa5e8-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.2Emergency ManagementFacilitate the implementation of an emergency management program to comply with the Emergency Planning Act_d05fa6ce-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.2.1Recreation and Culture, Parks & FacilitiesEstablish a Recreation and Culture, Parks and Facilities Master Plan_d05fa7b4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.2.2Health CareProvide continued support for the development of a future hospital for Vaughan and continue to work with other levels of government and the Vaughan Health Campus of Care to provide comprehensive and integrated health care to residents_d05fa8a4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.2.3SafetyCreate a long-term strategy to ensure citizens are safe and have access to safety education programs (partnership with York Regional Police as the support agency)_d05fa994-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.2.4York Regional PoliceEnvironmental SustainabilityLead and Promote Environmental Sustainability_d05faa84-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.3Environmental Master PlanDevelop and implement an Environmental Master Plan as part of the Growth Management Strategy 2031_d05fab7e-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.3.1Storm Water ManagementReview the Engineering Department design criteria and strategy for storm drainage and storm water management facilities to reflect climate changes and emerging legislation, and protection from significant flooding_d05fac78-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.3.2Waste DiversionIncrease the waste diversion target to 95% as part of the Greening Vaughan strategy_d05fad86-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.3.3Heritage, Diversity, Arts & CulturePreserve our Heritage and Support, Diversity, Arts & Culture_d05faed0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.4Arts & CultureDevelop a strategy to increase support for and promotion of the arts and culture in the community_d05faffc-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.4.1Historical HousesComplete the strategy for utilization of City-owned historical houses by the community _d05fb114-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 1.4.2Staff Excellence_d05fb240-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48Strategic Initiative 2WorkforceValue and Encourage a Highly Motivated Workforce_d05fb362-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.1HR StrategyEstablish and implement a human resources strategy_d05fb484-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.1.1Communications StrategyCoordinate the implementation of a more effective internal communications strategy throughout the organization_d05fb5c4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.1.2StaffAttract, Retain & Promote Skilled Staff_d05fb6fa-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.2Mentorship ProgramIntroduce an entry-level mentorship program for recent graduates of various professional faculties_d05fb830-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.2.1Temporary SecondmentsEncourage and promote temporary secondments of selected staff to other levels of government_d05fb984-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.2.2Lifelong LearningDesign a strategy to encourage and support lifelong learning and participation in a wide variety of staff events_d05fbad8-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.2.3Work EnvironmentProduce a strategy to continue to ensure a quality work environment and a wide array of staff benefits_d05fbc22-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.2.4Professional DevelopmentSupport the Professional Development of Staff_d05fbd80-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.3City of Vaughan StaffCorporate LearningStandardize a focused corporate learning approach to staff education_d05fbee8-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.3.1Succession PlanningIdentify and develop a management succession planning program_d05fc046-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 2.3.2Management Excellence_d05fc1c2-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48Strategic Initiative 3Leadership & GovernanceDemonstrate Leadership and Promote Effective Governance_d05fc32a-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1Youth ParticipationEstablish a strategy to strengthen youth participation in civic government_d05fc49c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.1Youths in the City of VaughanStrategic PlanRevise the Vaughan Vision 2007 strategic plan and publish and communicate a new Vaughan Vision 2020_d05fc622-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.2WardsComplete a review of ward boundary redistribution and regional wards_d05fc7e4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.3Inter-Government RelationsCreate an inter-government relations strategy and advocacy plan ensuring that the City of Vaughan participates in provincial, national and international forums and collaborates with neighbouring municipalities_d05fc960-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.4Committee Appointments & Council StructureComplete a review of committee appointments and council structure_d05fcb0e-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.5Staff RecognitionDevise a strategy to encourage and recognize staff who promote Vaughan through their leadership in professional and other organizations outside the City_d05fceb0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.6Communications Strategy & WebsiteUpdate the Communications Strategy and review/redesign the City of Vaughan website_d05fd05e-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.7Civic Engagement & Public ConsultationEstablish and implement a more effective model for civic engagement and enhance our public consultation strategy_d05fd25c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.8Governance StrategyDevelop a strategy for effective governance including reviewing two-tier governance_d05fd400-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.9Branding & MarketingRevise the City’s branding strategy to enhance our image and marketing position_d05fd5ae-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.1.10Productivity, Cost Effectiveness & InnovationEnhance Productivity, Cost Effectiveness and Innovation_d05fd77a-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2Science & Technology Research ParkCoordinate jointly with York University a strategy for future development of railway lands (between Creditstone and Keele, Hwy. 7 to Rutherford Rd.) as a science and technology research park_d05fd928-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.1York UniversityLibrary OperationsConsider opportunities for integrating library operations with the City_d05fdae0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.2Regional, Provincial & Federal ServicesExamine opportunities to deliver regional, provincial and federal services at the local level. _d05fdcc0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.3Ensure that service is decentralized and is geographically designed to provide proximity to citizens impacted by the service. Records & Information ManagementDevelop and implement a corporate records and information management system including rolling out a corporate filing system_d05fde8c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.4Employee SuggestionsRedesign and implement a comprehensive employee suggestion program_d05fe062-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.5Develop and implement a comprehensive public suggestion program.Best PracticesEnhance the strategy to ensure Vaughan is a best practice information technology organization in order to improve cost-effectiveness and productivity_d05fe260-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.6AMANDA & GISIntegrate the Building Standards Department relational database (AMANDA) into the City’s Corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) enterprise solution_d05fe4e0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.7Building Standards Department of the City of VaughanRemote ComputingPrepare a strategy to promote technical services for City field staff (remote computing)_d05fe6d4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.2.8Field Staff of the City of VaughanAssets & InfrastructureMaintain Assets & Infrastructure_d05fe90e-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.3Asset ManagementEnsure the development of a corporate asset management strategy_d05feb0c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.3.1Risk ManagementFormalize a City-wide risk management plan_d05fed00-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.3.2Infrastructure ManagementDevelop and implement an Infrastructure Management System (IMS). Evaluate and assess the long-term municipal repair & reconstruction strategy_d05fef6c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.3.3Reported annuallyWater, Wastewater & Storm Sewer AssessmentComplete a local water, wastewater and storm sewer assessment system model_d05ff174-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.3.4Financial SustainabilityEnsure Financial Sustainability_d05ff386-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4Grants & SubsidiesEstablish a Corporate policy for the researching, coordination and submitting of grants and subsidy requests_d05ff5c0-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4.1Asset ReportingDevise a City-wide plan for the implementation of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) asset reporting_d05ff7dc-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4.2Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)Financial Master PlanFinalize the financial master plan_d05ff9f8-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4.3Financial ReportingReview general ledger account codes and structure to improve financial reporting capabilities_d05ffc46-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4.4Capital Budgeting & ForecastingPrepare and implement a new City-wide capital budgeting and forecasting system to aid in the development of a multi-year capital plan, improve the budgeting process and increase management reporting capabilities_d05ffe6c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.4.5Growth & Economic VitalityPlan and Manage Growth & Economic Vitality_d060009c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5Growth ManagementComplete and implement the Growth Management Strategy_d0600308-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.1GO System & Public/Rapid TransitWork with other levels of government to continue to supportthe expansion of the GO System and public/rapid transit_d060054c-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.2Hwy. 427Continue to support the Hwy. 427 extension through continued participation in the Environmental Assessment (EA) process_d06012da-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.3EngineeringCreate City-wide Engineering master phasing and servicing/allocation plans_d06015b4-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.4Servicing phase until 2011. Provide annual reports to CouncilOfficial PlanConduct the 5-year comprehensive review of the Official Plan as part of the Growth Management Strategy 2031_d0601816-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.5Land Use PlanningSupport and coordinate land use planning for high capacity transit at strategic locations in the City_d060290a-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.6Langstaff, Teston & Kirby Road LinksEstablish and coordinate a strategy for completing the Langstaff, Teston and Kirby Road links_d0602c98-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.7Vaughan Corporate Centre Review the Vaughan Corporate Centre Vision and develop a marketing plan_d06034d6-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.8Noise AttenuationEstablish a City-wide strategy regarding the aesthetics for noise attenuation fences; and develop a City-wide strategy for noise attenuation_d0603756-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.9Employment Area PlanPrepare an employment area plan for the Vaughan enterprise zone and employment lands_d0603a12-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.10Economic Development StrategyRevise and update the Economic Development Strategy_d0603ce2-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.11Vaughan Enterprise ZoneReview the Vaughan Enterprise Zone Vision and develop a marketing plan_d0603f80-2c27-11e2-9ad2-ea9a5b280d48SI 3.5.122012-11-11http://www.vaughantomorrow.ca/vv2020/pdf/vv2020_StrategyBook_Nov2011.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net