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lan Edmonton: Monitoring Our Progress, 2000 provides an annual update on the actions taken and the progress made to implement Plan Edmonton, Edmonton's Municipal Development Plan.

Plan Edmonton is City Council's strategic policy framework and provides direction for Edmonton's physical, economic and social development.

Monitoring Our Progress is structured to reflect the five municipal responsibility areas identified by Council as essential to support Edmonton's quality of life: • Planned Growth • Economic Development • Services to People • Infrastructure Development and Maintenance • Leadership and Regional Cooperation and to reflect the intermunicipal planning requirements of the Municipal Government Act. Statements of Council's priorities for each municipal responsibility area and for intermunicipal planning are accompanied by a summary of city department and agency implementation activities. Some specific actions of Council are also identified.

Plan Edmonton commits the City to pursue new initiatives and continue the services, facilities and policies that our citizens value and expect. Monitoring Our Progress acknowledges these commitments by reporting on ongoing activities as well as new initiatives and milestones. A look ahead at future actions scheduled in the Corporate Business Plan and emerging issues is also provided.

The objective of Monitoring Our Progress is to provide an accounting of the implementation of Plan Edmonton. The report is based on a comprehensive monitoring system that tracks actions that implement Plan Edmonton's priorities and strategies using input from all City departments and agencies.

Over time, changing conditions and priorities, as well as progress in achieving the objectives identified in Plan Edmonton, will be reflected in the monitoring system and in future monitoring reports. New challenges and opportunities that demand responses will be identified. Where appropriate, Council will amend Plan Edmonton to maintain it as an up-to-date strategic plan and a vital aid to civic governance.

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r Monitoring and At Implementation rtEm Program Planned Growth addresses the municipal mandate to manage land use and development. A physical growth strategy and land development philosophy will meet long-term development needs. Investment in mature neighbourhoods and business areas will be promoted. New growth in suburban areas will be accommodated in a fiscally responsible manner. Priorities include making effective use of investments in infrastructure and providing for access to natural areas and open spaces. The City will work with its private and public sector partners to maintain the quality of the urban environment.

Planned Growth

Plan Edmonton priorities for Planned Growth are: • • • • • • • •

Balanced land development An attractive, dynamic downtown Utili7ation of existing infrastructure Development of economic activity centres within Edmonton Reinvestment in mature neighbourhoods Preservation and enhancement of the natural environment and open spaces Managing suburban growth Plan for population growth

Ongoing Performance sup orting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Land Development Philosophy

Council presides over Edmonton's land development processes. Council dealt with 187 planning bylaws in 2000. Planning and Development issued development and building permits valued at $787 million in 2000, up from $658 million in 1999 and the highest value since 1980.

City departments consider infrastructure costs and capacities, urban design, compatibility of uses, transportation, access to parks, natural areas, pipelines, utility corridors and conserving resources in making planning recommendations to Council.

Development costs are shared by developers and the City through a number of financing programs.

Planning and Development leads the Edmonton Zoning Initiative, and works with Community Services and other partners to address school site issues.

Downtown Development

Council supports a partnership between Planning and Development and the Downtown Advisory Committee to implement the Capital City Downtown Plan. The partnership manages parking, recruits business, creates arts partnerships and promotes the downtown.

The City's housing reinvestment program has resulted in 979 new housing units built or under construction since 1998. continued on next page

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The expansion of urban development into agricultural lands is restricted.

The availability and capacity of infrastructure and the cost of new infrastructure are factored into departmental recommendations to Council on planning matters.

Asset Management and Public Works and Community Services lease space to charitable, social and recreation groups and form partnerships to develop and maintain community facilities.

Economic Development Edmonton (EDE) promotes economic activity centres, especially the Edmonton Research Park, while City departments undertake planning and infrastructure development activities to support the development of these areas.

Reinvestment in Mature Neighbourhoods

The Mature Neighbourhood Overlay, area redevelopment plans, neighbourhood transportation studies, and the heritage program promote reinvestment in mature areas.

In 2000, Planning and Development issued development and building permits valued at $110 million for 1,425 multiple family housing units and 187 single family units in mature neighbourhoods.

The Neighbourhood Infrastructure Program is a co-ordinated program for rehabilitating residential neighbourhoods. Streetscape and infrastructure upgrading programs are done in co-operation with local businesses and property owners to revitali7e business areas.

Community Services upgrades and adapts parks, playgrounds and sportsfields in mature neighbourhoods to meet new standards and changing needs of neighbourhood residents.

Preservation and Enhancement of the Natural Environment and Open Spaces

Planning and Development administers the North Saskatchewan River Valley Bylaw and its environmental review process, is reviewing a Top of Bank policy, and undertakes natural site assessment and environmental impact reviews. City and provincial departments are working on the determination of crown interests in water bodies.

Community Services acquires land for environmental reserves and natural areas, creates naturali7ed play areas on school and park lands and along roadways, is refining the Conservation of Natural Sites policy and implements the Ribbon of Green MarterPlan.

Managing Suburban Growth

Council manages suburban growth through a hierarchy of planning instruments: Plan Edmonton, area structure plans, neighbourhood structure plans and servicing concept design briefs. Council approved one neighbourhood structure plan in 2000.

33 suburban neighbourhoods were under development in 2000.

Planning and Development promotes contiguous development patterns and development staging to reduce the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure.

Developers pay most neighbourhood level infrastructure costs. continued on next page

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Long range infrastructure and land development plans take into account the expected population growth of Edmonton. Planning and Development monitors population growth and new development to keep expectations on target.

The Subdivision Authority allocates municipal reserve for schools and parks through the subdivision process.

The City acquires school and park sites under the joint use agreement between the City and the School Boards. Community Services assembles school and park sites. Asset Management and Public Works administers the corporate land inventory.

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Planning and Development reviews development proposals abutting sour gas facilities.

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The Mayor hosted "Building on Success in the Downtown," an ideas forum on downtown development.

Several downtown projects were concluded, including the Small Business Incubation Program, business recruitment/retention, parking rate research, greening of the core, residential zoning, a design guideline manual and the 104 Street historic area.

Council approved a terms of reference for a study to determine how school sites will be planned and developed in future communities. Planning and Development will manage the project The first project was funded under the Sanitary Servicing Strategy to provide facilities for East Heritage Valley and Ellerslie.

Community Services initiated discussions on conserving six natural sites with landowners and the Province.

Community Services initiated the Muttart Conservatory Master Plan and partaered with Petro Canada to begin educational programs at the Valley Zoo.

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Council approved the Guidelines for Streetscape Improvement Projects proposed by Planning and Development.

The Industrial Land Demand Study, prepared for the Industrial Land Strategy, profiles trends, growth and demand for the next five and ten years for Edmonton.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives) The Edmonton Land Use Bylaw will be amended to reflect the land development philosophy of Plan Edmonton.

An industrial land strategy will be prepared to ensure adequate land for economic growth.

Council approved plans for the revitalization of the inner city will be implemented on an ongoing basis.

An urban intensification strategy will be prepared.

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Economic Development focuses on the City's leadership role in creating a positive and dynamic business climate within Edmonton and the Edmonton Capital Region. The goal of expanding the economic base will be achieved through effective economic development programs and by providing a "best value" business environment.

Edmonton will build on its economic advantages through active partnerships with businesses, institutions and other governments to develop a strong city economy with a global orientation.

Economic Development

Plan Edmonton priorities for Economic Development are: • • • • • • • • • •

Expanded business base Positive City profile Key ambassador role for the Mayor and Council Positive business environment Cost-effective municipal services Strong regional economic ties Active partnerships throughout the community Supportive relationships with the provincial and federal governments Global perspective Safe and secure community

Ongoing Performance (supporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Expanded Business Base

Council's VilrionforEconomicProipeti continues to be implemented through Economic Development Edmonton's (EDE) targeted strategies and the provision of municipal services and infrastructure.

Council supports the development of major tourism and recreational facilities like Louise McKinney Park, and supports events such as the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

Council tracks the progress of EDE initiatives through regular updates, monthly briefings, and an annual meeting. Progress on six strategic goals is described in EDE's AnnualReport 2000.

Positive City Profile

Council promotes the Edmonton a Smart City Initiative, working through EDE, City departments, and with the business, educational and cultural sectors.

KeyAmbassador Role for Mayor and Council

Council members advance Edmonton's economic development interests by pursuing agreements with other levels of government and with local, regional, national and international business communities.

Members of Council responded to 517 formal guest speaking requests in 2000, in addition to their regular appearances at town hall meetings. continued on next page

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Positive Business Environment

Economic Development

The Edmonton region was one of Canada's fastest growing economies, with an annual growth rate of 4.5% in 2000.

EDE and the administration partner to attract business investment. In 2000, four call centres established new facilities in Edmonton.

Council supports business revitali7ation zones and streetscape improvement programs throughout the City.

EDE promotes Edmonton's successes to audiences at home and away.

Cost-Effective Municipal Services

Council and EDE are aggressive advocates for improved air service for Edmonton.

Regional Economic Ties

The Greater Edmonton Competitiveness Strategy may lead to the regional economic development strategy proposed by Plan Edmonton.

Planning and Development's annual Properly Tax and Utility Charges Survey monitors the comparative costs of Edmonton's basic municipal services. In 2000, Edmonton's combined property tax and utility charges ranked 8th lowest among the 18 cities surveyed.

Council works through the Alberta Capital Region Alliance to identify and implement shared priorities within the region.

Project Germany, a regional initiative chaired by Mayor Bill Smith, continues to develop contacts with German businesses.

Active Partnerships

The Greater Edmonton Competitiveness Strategy targeted eight key economic sectors that are vital to Edmonton's economic future.

Asset Management and Public Works, Trans Alta and educational institutions are partnering to operate and showcase the waste management facility, and to research enhanced construction efficiency.

EDE works to develop networks with private and public sector partners in targeted economic sectors and geographic areas.

Supportive Relationships

Council advocates jointly funded infrastructure development programs.

EDE supports the Edmonton Capital Region Innovation Centre and The Business Link, a joint initiative with the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta.

Global Perspective

The City of Edmonton and EDE were partners in the Team Alberta Exhibit in the Canadian Pavilion at World Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany.

Through its promotional activities, EDE showcases local business and industry to the global marketplace and assists local businesses interested in international opportunities.

Edmonton Public Library supports local business information access through Smart Search and its reference services. continued on next page Plan Edmonton Monitoring Our Progress, 2000 • May 2001 il

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Safe Community

Economic Development

Edmonton Police Service provides balanced response services, investigative, preventative and victim support activities.

Safety is promoted through safety audits, safety awareness programs and development and design review with safety principles in mind.

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EDE initiated the Greater Edmonton Competitiveness Strategy, a partnership of public and private stakeholders from 22 neighbouring communities that engaged over 1,200 participants to create a regional economic development strategy.

Council partnered with other organizations to fund the Greater Edmonton Competitiveness Strategy and contributed toward the EDE video initiative "Marketing Edmonton to the World".

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Edmonton Public Library created the Investor Information Centre, in partnership with the Alberta Securities Commission, the Alberta Capital Market Foundation and the Investor Learning Centres of Canada.

EDE released the Diagnostic Assessment of the Greater Edmonton Economy, which benchmarks the region's competitive strengths and identifies eight sectors of critical importance to the future of Edmonton's economy.

Transportation and Streets implemented the Arterial Roadway Assessment program with the development industry to facilitate funding and implementation of arterial roadways.

Council adopted A Plan for Renewal, a new organizational strategy for the Emergency Response Depaitment.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

Asset Management and Public Works is partnering with Western Asset Management Development Group to develop and market the City's west industrial area.

Benchmarking, performance measures and a reporting process will be used to demonstrate the provision of a competitive, cost-effective municipal services infrastructure.

A major renovation and expansion of the Edmonton Space and Science Centre began.

Council's Vision for Economic Prospolo will be supported.

EPCOR built a new sub station to convert the electrical voltage provided to new development west of Anthony Henday Drive.

Support will be provided for hosting major sport and cultural events in Edmonton.

Edmonton Police Service stepped up programs against criminal gang activity.

Economic Development Edmonton's activities will be supported.

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Services to People

Services to People deals with the delivery of City services that contribute to the safety, security, well-being and enjoyment of Edmonton's citizens.

Services will be provided in an effective, efficient and citizen-oriented manner.

The City will work in partnership with other organizations where service mandates are complementary. In planning and providing services, the City will take into account the different and changing characteristics and needs of communities. The City will support community development initiatives and volunteer activities.

Plan Edmonton priorities for Services to People are: • • • • • • • •

Regular assessment of service delivery roles Support for neighbourhood and community development Safety and security Opportunities for recreation, culture and arts Programming which contributes to wellbeing and quality of life Respond to changing demographics Support volunteers and volunteer services Good customer service to citizens and businesses

Ongoing Performance (s pporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Service Delivery Roles

Council establishes priorities and sets standards for the provision of services and programs that meet the needs of citizens and enhance the quality of life in Edmonton. Resources are allocated through the annual budget process and delivered by City departments and agencies.

Community Development

Community Services, Planning and Development and other City departments support community development through their work with community leagues, business revitali7ation zones and other community organizations. The Community Based Social Services System monitors information about services, including community development projects and activities.

Safety and Security

Edmonton's Police Service and Emergency Response operate special purpose safety and security programs stressing prevention, intervention and education. Program delivery involves community participation and cooperation with Community Services and Planning and Development. continued on next page

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Recreation, Culture and the Arts

Services to People

Council supports community organizations that provide and promote opportunities to enjoy recreation, culture and the arts through Community Investment Program funding grants. Over $4 million was granted in 2000.

Community Services, the Library and Asset Management and Public Works provide venues, programs and services for recreational, cultural, artistic and learning experiences.

All departments and EDE work to host the 2001 World Championships in Athletics, the 2001 World Triathlon and other events of that calibre.

High quality library services are provided at 16 locations; eight are city-owned.

ell-being

City Council's Vision for S °dal [Fell-Being and ,Qualzbi of Life provides direction to City programs and services.

Ongoing programs delivered by Community Services and other departments and agencies target prevention, education and service delivery to high-need citizens while ensuring that all citizens have access to basic services such as public transit.

The Mayor and Councillors have advocated for housing for the homeless.

Planning, regulation and advocacy for social housing, low income housing and safe housing is a focus of Community Services' and Emergency Response's work. In 2000,46 unsafe, derelict houses were demolished.

Community Services participates in Quality of Life reporting and on inter-agency health and social service committees.

Changing Demographics

All City departments use demographic information to plan, develop and deliver programs and services.

City departments provide demographic, social and economic information to the public.

Volunteer Services Council supports volunteers through funding, facilitating partnerships, participating in programs and events and promoting the work and achievements of volunteers.

Community Services and other departments support volunteer efforts to host major events.

Customer Service

Edmonton Public Library continues to roll out its technology strategy and the use of on line/CD ROM subscriptions.

City departments are undertaking process review and enhancements like developing one-stop service systems and combined permits to improve customer service.

Staff training programs like 'Alberta Best" are used to enhance customer service.

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Services to People

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Service delivery will be addressed through Council's and the City Manager's Closing the Gap initiative, which includes establishing an Equitable Relationship with the Province Project, an Expenditure and Revenue Review Project and a Program and Service Level Review Project.

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Senior Management Team began to develop measures and benchmarks for service delivery

• Community Services is preparing an arena redevelopment strategy for existing City arenas and reviewing their fees and charges policy.

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Customer service was enhanced with the amalgamation of the Assessment and Taxation Branch with Planning and Development.

• Transportation and Streets initiated a review of alternative service delivery strategies for speciali7ed transit.

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Council adopted the Vision for Social Well-Being and ,Quali0 of Life, recognizing that personal well-being and healthy communities as well as economic development are important to overall quality of life.

Council approved Towards 2010, A New Perspective: An Integrated Service Strategy for the Community Services Department.

Council approved the fiscal policy for Community Service's Enterprise Portfolio.

The new Riverbend Library and new children's library in the Stanley A. Milner Library opened, and two branches were expanded.

The Commzmniy Plan on Homelessness received approval from the three levels of government.

Approximately $22 million of funding has been secured to meet the needs of the homeless over the next three years.

The Edmonton Seniors' Safe House was opened and the John Walter Museum houses were restored.

Community Services developed a model for more efficient and effective program delivery.

ooking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives) Corporate and departmental customer service standards and appropriate staff training will be established.

A model for measuring and improving customer satisfaction levels will be developed.

The responsibilities of the three levels of government and non-government service providers will be reviewed and defined.

Implementation of advanced technologies to improve service delivery and access to information, consistent with Edmonton's status as a Smart City.

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Monitoring and Implementation ii Program Infrastructure Development and Maintenance focuses on the City's responsibility for infrastructure ranging from roads, waste management systems and water systems to public buildings and park facilities. The City's fiscal objective is to meet the demand for new infrastructure while ensuring that existing infrastructure remains safe and reliable. The City's environmental strategy will maintain the quality of the natural environment for present and future generations. City priorities also address the development and use of advanced communications and information technology

Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

Plan Edmonton priorities for Infrastructure Development and Maintenance are: • • • • • •

Affordable, safe and sustainable infrastructure A long term financial plan Safe, efficient movement of people and goods Protection of the natural environment Effective and affordable waste collection, processing and disposal infrastructure Communications infrastructure which uses advanced technology where appropriate

Ongoing Performance (supporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Approach to Infrastructure

Council oversees the implementation of the City's Infi-astructure Strategy. Funds for new infrastructure and repairs are allocated through the capital budget process.

Infrastructure is treated as an investment and benchmarking, partnerships, preventative maintenance, investment strategies, management systems, prioritization and rehabilitation programs are used to assess and increase its value.

City departments and EPCOR work to achieve energy cost savings through the use of design, improvements and new technologies.

Financing Infrastructure

The City's LongRangeFinancialPlan and business planning and budget processes provide the financial framework for infrastructure funding.

Infrastructure costs are considered during the review of development proposals and are equitably shared between the City and its public and private partners.

Monitoring of infrastructure costs and performance supports the Infrastructure Strategy. continued on next page

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Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

Transportation and Streets works with partners like Alberta Infrastructure, Edmonton Airports and the railway companies to facilitate projects and implement the Transportation Master Plan.

City departments are working with Alberta Infrastructure to build the south west quadrant of Anthony Henday Drive.

Edmonton Airports is working to improve air service.

Office of the Environment coordinates an interdepartmental effort to develop and implement the Environmental Strategic Plan.

Asset Management and Public Works protects river water quality by enforcing regulations, providing sanitary and storm servicing, treating water at the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant, and administering educational programs.

EPCOR works with City departments and the Province of Alberta on water quality monitoring and research.

Planning and Development and other departments conduct environmental reviews of development affecting the river valley, natural sites, environmental reserve, and site contamination in accordance with city policies, bylaws and guidelines.

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre is the most comprehensive, integrated waste management system in Canada and Edmonton is the leading municipality in the world in terms of integrating a wide spectrum of sustainable waste management facilities in one city.

The City of Edmonton uses advanced information technologies to provide enhanced information and services using the Internet and e-commerce. The awardwinning POSSE system is an example of leading edge technology developed by the City of Edmonton.

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Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

,New Developments / \\, (projects initiated in 2000 to support Plan Edmonton priorities) The Office of Infrastructure and the Office of Energy Management were established.

Rehabilitation of Churchill Square was initiated by Community Services.

Transportation and Streets updated the bicycle/ multi-use trail policy, conducted several major transportation planning studies and initiated a benchmarking survey for Edmonton's electrical assets, such as streetlights and traffic signals.

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Edmonton Transit introduced articulated buses on major routes and initiated an LRT safety audit.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

Transportation and Streets created the transportation services plan for the 2001 World Triathlon Championships and 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

EPCOR initiated a review of discharges to the North Saskatchewan River to achieve Canadian Emergency Protection Agency requirements.

Improvements were made in communications infrastructure, including e-business planning and development and interactive voice response.

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Diversion of residential waste from landfill by the Edmonton Waste Management Centre exceeded the Council of Canadian Ministers of the Environment guideline by 20%.

Corporate Services' new Spatial Land Inventory Management system put neighbourhood address maps on the Internet as part of a continuing effort to improve public access to City information.

Council approved the plan for the next stage of LRT expansion from University Station to the Health Sciences Centre, as well as a new sanitary sewerage rate structure that is more equitable for customers, and the Unauthorized Use of Parkland Bylaw to deal with encroachment on parldand.

EPCOR launched the Green Power Program to promote the use of renewable energy sources.

Asset Management and Public Works completed a waste management financing review, the Local Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (City operations) and the Mill Creek Spill Containment Facility.

Transportation and Streets completed the Advanced Traffic Management Study and upgrades to the Mill Woods and Heritage transit centres.

Edmonton Airports adopted a new Air Service Strategic Plan, and opened a new terminal at the Edmonton International Airport.

An assessment of the merits of adopting a full utility concept for waste water.

Implementation of the Infrastructure Strategy through: • Improving the operation of Yellowhead Trail through the City • Completion of planning and preliminary design for the South LRT extension from the University of Alberta to Heritage Shopping Centre.

• Maintaining the value of civic investment in infrastructure assets through targeted rehabilitation and maintenance programs.

Biennial reports on the status of Edmonton's infrastructure.

Implementation of the Environmental Strategic Plan.

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Leadership 81111 Regional Cooperation

Leadership and Regional Cooperation focuses on municipal decision making and the City's mandate to represent the interests of its citizens. Emphasis will be placed on pursuing solutions to regional issues in cooperation with neighbouring municipalities. Edmonton will promote more effective and coordinated municipal planning within the Edmonton Capital Region. The City will examine opportunities to reduce costs and improve services through regional service delivery mechanisms. More effective relationships with regional authorities and the provincial and federal governments will be developed.

Plan Edmonton priorities for Leadership and Regional Cooperation are: • • • • • • •

Intermunicipal cooperation Strong, effective regional services Constructive relationships with regional authorities Provincial and federal government relations Capital City promotion Public participation Develop and utili7e an effective city governance model

Ongoing Performance ( upporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) internmnicipal Cooperation

Council continued to work with Council members from other municipalities through the Alberta Capital Region Alliance and was part of the Alberta Capital Region Governance review process.

City departments were consulted by neighbouring municipalities working on their municipal development plans, transportation master plans and other development projects.

City departments worked cooperatively with the region's municipalities to facilitate and promote the responsible handling of hazardous waste; to convey and treat sewage; to collect waste; to assist in fire suppression/rescue and emergency medical services; and, to undertake emergency planning and disaster services.

Edmonton Public Library works through the Metro Federation Project on cooperative ventures with neighbouring library boards.

Federal Government Relations

The Mayor and Councillors promoted Edmonton's interests to the Province and the Federal Government through working meetings with senior members of government. Council members also advanced the City of Edmonton's proposals for legislation and policy change at provincial and national forums.

The Mayor and Councillors continue to develop ties with CFB Edmonton including visits to peacekeepers stationed abroad. continued on next page

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Leadership and Regional Cooperation

The City's public participation programs met all statutory requirements for public participation and encouraged community involvement particularly through committee appointments.

Council listened to presentations from 157 citizens at formal public hearings in 2000.

City Governance Model

To foster a better understanding of civic responsibilities and priorities, Corporate Services continued to provide budget communications, the corporate wins communication program, the corporate identity program, information on market value assessment and the annual report to citizens. All departments continued work on performance measures reporting.

The integration of City Council's vision statements, Plan Edmonton, the Corporate Vision Statement, the Corporate Business Plan, Departmental Business Plans and the City Budget provides a comprehensive view of the City's governance principles and priorities.

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Council established the Intergovernmental Affairs Office.

Asset Management and Public Works established a partnership with industry and academic partners to leverage the advanced systems developed in waste management. They are actively working with the University of Alberta and Alberta Research Council to develop research opportunities and attract new environmental business to Edmonton.

New mechanisms for seeking public input into business planning and budgeting were introduced.

They included community dialogue sessions and budget information booths in malls.

Senior Management Team directed staff to begin development of a new public involvement model.

Council and the administration initiated the Closing the Gap Program to obtain an equitable relationship with the Provincial Government.

Council lobbied the Province in support of a new health sciences centre at the University of Alberta.

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Council approved a new bylaw to govern the operations and relationships of the City Auditor to incorporate best-practice elements into the mandate of the office.

Edmonton Public Library received the Educational Partnership award from the Smart City awards program.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives) A strategy to achieve an equitable relationship with the Provincial Government in which revenue sources match the responsibilities for provision of services.

A new public participation process.

Corporate responses to any proposed changes in regional relationships will consider service delivery implications, economic development, disentanglement issues, fiscal impacts, public participation, local autonomy, regional planning and accessibility of local government.

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Intermunicipal Planning

Intermunicipal Planning addresses components of the City's five municipal responsibility areas at an intermunicipal and regional level. The Municipal Government Act requires that the City's municipal development plan provides a framework for intermunicipal land use, transportation systems and infrastructure planning and development. The City will promote effective and cooperative planning, decision-making and service delivery.

Plan Edmonton priorities for Intermunicipal Planning are: • • • • • • • •

Intermunicipal planning philosophy based on cooperation and collaboration Expanded intermunicipal planning activities, including all partners Effective, rational, coordinated approach to planning and development Compatible land use and growth patterns across borders Protection and management of regional assets Coordination of major infrastructure and services Effective administration of intermunicipal planning policies Issues resolution and consensus building

Ongoing Performance (supporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Council represented Edmonton's interests and positions to the Alberta Capital Region Governance Review.

Council members and the City Manager's Office liaises with the Alberta Capital Region Alliance, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the Provincial Government and regional municipalities.

Planning and Development participates in joint planning processes with neighbouring jurisdictions on the terms negotiated through Plan Edmonton.

Notification procedures are in place.

Edmonton's Intermunicipal Planning Partners

Planning and Development is participating on the Edmonton International Airport Noise and Development Study and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.

Objectives, Approaches and Products

City departments work with neighbouring municipalities on the planning, development and management of regional transportation and sewer systems.

EPCOR Water Services supplies water to neighbouring municipalities.

Land Use and Future Growth Patterns

Planning and Development and Transportation and Streets reciprocate with other municipalities in reviewing plans and intermunicipal referrals.

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Intermunicipal Planning

Council members and EDE work dosely with Edmonton Airports to enhance air services for the Edmonton Region.

Community Services participates in planning activities with the River Valley Alliance's municipal partners and works with the Alberta TrailNet Capital Region Committee to implement trail plans.

Planning and Development and Transportation and Streets work to implement the Highway 2 Design Guidelines, while Transportation and Streets liaises with Alberta Infrastructure to address projects of mutual interest.

Infrastructure

Asset Management and Public Works is working on a master agreement to continue undertaking biosolids management and disposal for the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission (ACRWC), participates in . the ACRWC agreement and works with Strathcona County to coordinate sanitary and storm servicing plans.

Planning and Development considers infrastructure needs and connections as part of the plan review process.

Administration of Intermunicipal Planning Policies

Planning . and Development uses interest-based negotiation and consensus building in its ongoing discussions, referrals, plans, studies and committee work with adjacent municipalities.

Issues Resolution and Consensus Building

Council members meet with council members from neighbouring municipalities to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Planning and Development works to build good relationships and lines of communication with adjacent municipalities. Implementation of AProcessforIntemunicipalIssueResolution continues with the initial partners. The process is being promoted to Strathcona County, Leduc County, Parkland County, Beaumont and Fort Saskatchewan.

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Transportation and Streets worked with the Alberta Capital Region Alliance to review a long-term regional transit strategy.

Transportation and Streets assisted the Alberta Capital Region Alliance to develop a strategy to complete Anthony Henday Drive by 2011. The department also began a DATS tri-municipal study to facilitate movement of disabled persons between communities 2000's Milestones (projects completed in 2000) •

The Councils of Edmonton, St. Albert, Sturgeon County and Morinville approved A Process for Intermunicipal Issue Resolution, developed with Sturgeon County, St Albert, Morinville and Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Planning and Development automated intermunicipal referrals through the POSSE system.

City departments undertook intermunicipal consultation for the new Land Use Bylaw and the Environmental Strategic Plan.

Transportation and Streets participated in the development of the Alberta Capital Region Alliance 2001-2005 updated regional transportation plan.

Planning and Development completed the Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines.

Planning and Development participated in the Edmonton International Airport - Potential Planning and Development Study.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, a summary of approved 2001-2003 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

Ongoing intermunicipal planning with our six adjacent municipal jurisdictions.

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Emerging Trends and Issues

Emerging Trends or Issues The following list highlights issues that may come onto Plan Edmonton's agenda over the next ten years: • The Alberta Capital Region Governance Review may trigger significant changes to municipal governance and operation in the Edmonton area.

• A continental energy program arising from Canada / USA / Mexico agreements could accelerate northern resource development and benefit Edmonton's economy.

• Financing the building and maintenance of infrastructure will be a challenge. The ten year budget forecasts have identified $5 billion in needed expenditures and only $2.5 billion in available revenues.

A successful "Closing the Gap" initiative is imperative.

• Electrical power deregulation will continue to influence business and political decisions in Alberta.

The City of Edmonton will be directly affected as a power user and as the owner of EPCOR. • The search for better ways to provide and pay for municipal services and facilities will be ongoing.

Concerns about maintaining basic service levels such as emergency response times for ambulance, police and fire crews will become more evident.

• Canada's major cities will engage the federal and provincial governments in discussion on the roles and resources of municipalities in city centred regions and their relationships with other levels of government.

• Advancing Edmonton's position in the global economy will require Council leadership, a sound plan, effective implementation and concerted community effort.

• Environmental considerations, such as the Kyoto Protocol, environmental clean-up, risk assessment, growth management and conservation of natural areas will have an increasingly higher profile in municipal decision making.

• Edmonton's changing demographics will alter demand for a wide range of municipal services. Poverty and homelessness will increasingly be a municipal issue. The aging of the "baby boomers" and the increasing ethnic population will create new labour force and service challenges.

• The City of Edmonton will increasingly rely on advanced information technologies to meet public expectations for fast, efficient and effective service delivery.

Acknowledgements Senior Management Team would like to thank the following departments and agencies for their contribution to the preparation of Plan Edmonton: Monitoring Our Progress, 2000:

•Asset Management and • Edmonton Regional Public Works Airports Authority •Community Services • Emergency Response •Corporate Services • EPCOR •Economic Development • Office of the City Edmonton Manager •Edmonton Police • Planning and Service Development •Edmonton Public • Subdivision Authority Library • Transportation and Streets

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