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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, 2004: • Edmonton Public Library • Asset Management • Edmonton Regional & Public Works Airports Authority • Community Services • Office of the City Manager • Corporate Services • Planning & Development • Edmonton Economic Development Corporation • Subdivision Authority • Edmonton Police Service • Transportation & Streets

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lan Hdmonton: Monitoring Our Progress, 2004 provides an annual update on the actions taken and the progress made to implement Plan holmonton, Edmonton's Municz:pal Development Plan.

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

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. Monitoring Our Progress fulfils Council's direction for annual monitoring in order to maintain Plan Edmonton as an up-to-date strategic plan and a vital aid to civic governance. A major review of Plan Edmonton is scheduled for 2006.

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Planned Growth

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.

Plan Edmonton priorities for Planned Growth are: • Balanced land development • An attractive, dynamic downtown • Utilization 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 • Planning for population growth

Ongoing Performanc (supporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Land Development Philosophy

Council oversees land use compatibility through its control of the land development process. In 2004, land development activity continued at record high levels, exceeding one billion dollars in construction value for the third year in a row at $1.38 billion. Council dealt with 67 plan applications and 138 rezoning applications.

Through its actions, Council balances the objectives of maintaining the attractiveness and sustainability of mature neighbourhoods while providing for new growth.

Downtown Development

Implementation of the Capital City Downtown Plan continued with the coordination of the first of five years of the Retail and Commercial Complex Reinvestment Program. In 2004, the value of permits issued in the Downtown was $41 million for non-residential construction and $52 million for residential construction. Permits were issued for 673 new dwelling units.

Utilization of Existing Infrastructure

Planning and Development led the Smart Choices for Developing Our Community project, designed to accommodate growth and reinvestment while maximizing the use of existing infrastructure. continued on next page

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Economic Activity Centres within the City

City depatt.uients undertake planning activities to support, enhance and link Edmonton's economic activity centres, including review and renewal of plans for older industrial areas and preparation of new industrial plans.

Reinvestment in Mature Neighbourhoods

The City of Edmonton recognizes the uniqueness of older neighbourhoods through the Mature Neighbourhood Overlay in its zoning bylaw and its Smart Choices project Capital improvements to existing parks and recreation facilities ensure that these continue to meet citizens' needs. Rehabilitation and upgrading programs sustain existing roads and sewers in mature neighbourhoods.

Preservation and Enhancement of the Natural Environment and Open Spaces

Planning and Development's Conservation Coordinator oversees implementation of policies for the conservation of natural sites on Edmonton's table lands and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Bylaw.

Community Services is developing an Urban Parks Management Program (UPMP) for parks, open space corridors and natural areas. In 2004, activities included a municipal practices review, stakeholder consultation plan, public spaces strategy chart and preparation of a draft UPMP.

Managing Application of Council's single family/multi unit housing mix guideline Suburban Growth provides a range of housing types in each new neighbourhood.

Population Growth

Planning and funding of municipal services to support population growth occurs through a hierarchy of planning instruments, such as Plan Edmonton, Transportation Master Plan, Infrastructure Strategy and the Capital Priorities Plan.

Municipal Reserves

The Subdivision Authority allocates municipal reserve land or cash-in-lieu for school and park sites through the subdivision process. In 2004, 235 subdivisions were approved.

Sour Gas Facilities Planning and Development reviews development proposals abutting sour gas facilities and makes recommendations to the Alberta Energy and Utility Board.

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, New Developments / (projects initiated in 2004 to support Plan Edmonton priorities) Council approved $4 million to purchase raw industrial land and $6 million in industrial development costs for future land acquisition and development to support Edmonton's Industrial Land Strategy.

Edmonton Public Library began discussions with the City's Intergovernmental Affairs Office regarding potential joint land use initiatives with the library and School Boards, including preliminary discussions with representatives of Edmonton Public Schools.

Community Services initiated its Access to Recreation Strategy for Low-Income Edmontonians, designed to promote greater participation in recreation by low income individuals, better communication about the availability and benefits of participating, and strengthen collaboration with other service providers. The strategy is expected to be completed in 2005.

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Permits were issued for 9,079 residential units in 2004. Over half (4,705) of these were for multi-family dwelling units. Value of all residential permits in 2004 totalled $834 million.

Permits were issued for $150 million worth of warehouse and industrial development, up 34% from 2003 values.

Total construction value for all permits issued in 2004 exceeded $1 billion for a record-setting third year in a row.

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City Council approved the Smart Choices for Developing Our Community program, a series of recommendations aimed at building vibrant communities and a sustainable future.

The Downtown Plan's administered façade and storefront improvement program came to a successful conclusion resulting in Council's approval for its extension to other Business Revitalization Zones across the City and approval of a $1.5 - $2 million budget.

The High Speed Transit Corridor Strategic Plan was completed by the Transportation and Streets Depai Council approved Community Services' Recreation Facility Master Plan for recreation and cultural facilities.

Alberta Association of Canadian Institute of Planners (AACIP) awarded the Fort Road Old Town Master Plan with the 2004 Award of Excellence and the Industrial Land Strategy with the 2004 Award of Merit.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, highlights of approved 2005-2007 Corporate Business Plan initiatives) Acquisition of new land inventory will ensure availgbility of an appropriate supply of industrial land to attract and support new development.

Implementation of the Fort Road Old Town Master Plan transit and land use improvements.

Review of the Capita/ City Downtown Plan.

Implementation of the Smart Choices for Developing Our Community program initiatives.

Initiation of a new Plan Edmonton process starting in 2006.

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Monitoring and Implementation Program 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 Vision for Economic Prosperity is used as the basis for development of policies and programs by City staff and agencies such as Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC). EEDC markets the City and region and runs the Shaw Conference Centre which held 39 major events(generating an estimated $33.2 million) in 2004.

Positive City Profile

EEDC promotes Edmonton and region through its business attraction and retention, as well as through Edmonton Tourism.

Major events, such as the Juno Awards held in 2004 and the upcoming 2005 World Masters Games, provide national and international exposure to the City.

Key Ambassador Role for Mayor and Council

The Mayor and members of Council represent the City at numerous events throughout the year and host visitors from around the world. Council also appoints members to many of its 55 agencies, boards and commissions.

Positive Business Environment

Administration undertook effective delivery of civic services, good customer services to citizens and businesses, achievement of customer service targets and continued employee training and improvements in service delivery contribute to a positive business environment.

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre provides environmentally sound disposal opportunities for commercial and industrial wastes.

The Information Services Division of the Stanley A. Milner Library provides in-depth business-related services to a wide range of enterprises. continued on next page

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Cost-Effective Municipal Services

Economic Development

Corporate Services has expanded the use of strategic sourcing to minimize the costs for goods and services. New printing strategies are projected to save $308,000 in 2005.

Asset Management and Public Works administered the Sewer Utility Credit Program, Flood Proofing Program, and Seasonal Pricing which offered effective municipal services at a reasonable cost.

Regional Economic Ties

EEDC markets the City along with the Greater Edmonton Region.

Planning and Development is participating in a project to investigate the feasibility of a regional Geographic Information System (GIS).

Active Partnerships

Asset Management and Public Works maximizes exposure of city lands for sale through partnerships with the Edmonton Real Estate Board and the Greater Edmonton Home Builders' Association.

Community Services' facility operations and development partnered with various community organizations such as Valley Zoo Development Society, Fort Edmonton Foundation, Kinsmen Club of Edmonton, Area Councils and the YMCA.

Supportive Relationships

The City's Intergovernmental. Affairs Office helps to build strong relationships with the Provincial and Federal Governments to enhance and promote Edmonton's interests.

Global Perspective

EEDC attracted $23 million worth of film expenditures for Greater Edmonton in 2004. The film office of EEDC conducts trade missions to primary markets in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Safe Community

Asset Management and Public Works facilitates and promotes responsible handling of household hazardous waste in Edmonton through its Eco Stations.

Emergency Response continues to improve emergency response deployment models to meet Council approved service level targets.

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A new partnership was formed to provide a onestop resource for major event organizers to help position Edmonton as a premier host city for significant events that create an economic, social and cultural legacy for the region. This partnership, named Edmonton Events International (EEI) was created by EEDC and the City of Edmonton and includes key stakeholders such as Northlands Park, Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Sport Council, University of Alberta, and West Edmonton Mall.

Management of preparations and coordination of services for the operation of the 2005 World Masters Games.

Completion of the Hall D expansion at the Shaw Conference Centre.

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Dell Computers entered into a 20 year lease agreement for a customer contact centre in Edmonton. This will secure 750 new jobs and generate $900 million in economic impact over the next 20 years.

The Juno Awards were held in Edmonton in April 2004, resulting in a $5 million economic impact to Edmonton and invaluable media coverage.

The City of Edmonton's 2004 Centennial celebrations took place in October 2004 and included the re-opening of Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Community Services introduced online registration in August 2004 to allow the public to register for recreation facility programs seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

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$ulliv. Monitoring and %I Implementation Shill= Program 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.

Services to People

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 well-being and quality of life Responding to changing demographics Supporting volunteers and volunteer services Good customer service to citizens and businesses

Ongoing Performance (su ii porting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Service Delivery Roles

The City responded to the unique service needs of its citizens after severe storms hit Edmonton neighbourhoods in July of 2004. Drainage responded to 45,000 calls and inspected 3,800 flooded basements. Waste Management provided 200 dumpsters to hardest hit areas and over 3,000 hours of special curbside collection. The City operated reception centres to assist citizens in submitting claims for provincial aid for uninsurable damage to homes.

Community Development

The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Outcome Evaluation Project provides evaluation training to over 60 community-based FCSS agencies resulting in increased capacity of groups to measure their successes and identify impacts of their preventative programs.

Safety and Security

Edmonton Police Services undertakes and participates in many community programs to enhance the safety and security of Edmontonians. Examples include CSI Senior High, Barney the Bear Teasing/Bullying Program, Green Team, and others.

The City's Derelict Housing Program enforces the Alberta S4e0 Codes Act and Municipal Government Act regarding derelict housing within designated inner city neighbourhoods. In 2004, 274 complaints were received, 72 active files were handled, and 30 homes were demolished. continued on next page

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Services to People

Community grant programs, annual operating, hosting, travel and major parade grants are provided to a wide range of community organizations including Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Sports Council, Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, festivals, sport and recreation organizations, Corporate Challenge and more. Total grants exceed $4 million annually.

Well-being

The Edmonton Housing Trust Fund (EHl I.) adds a range of transitional and long-term supportive housing units and related homeless support services in Edmonton, with dollars from the Federal and Provincial Governments and the City. In 2004 the EHTF added 44 transitional housing units and 158 long term supportive housing units.

Changing Demographics

Edmonton Sado-Economic Outlook is produced semi-annually and is used as a reference for the City's corporate and departmental business plans and budgets.

It contains existing demographic and economic information and a five-year forecast.

Volunteer Services

The City's infrastructure and support services for volunteers allow the City to host major events such as the upcoming World Masters Games in 2005.

Customer Service

During 2004, the Edmonton Public Library's 16 branches had over 5.2 million visits. Over 8.4 million items were borrowed, 1.7 million questions answered, 3,983 programs were presented to 138,745 people and the public intetnet was used 892,477 times.

Public input and communications programs are included in business planning and budgets. Edmonton this Quarter and Budget in Brief are two publications produced to keep the public informed about City business.

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Council approved plans for a 2005 civic census to provide updated information on the City's population.

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The Vehicle Identification Confirmation and Recovery (VICAR) pilot project was launched in June 2004, using AutoFind technology to scan license plates and identify stolen vehicles.

Edmonton Police Services Arson Unit and Emergency Response Department's Fire Investigation formed a partnership and common office space to share information on arson-related fires in a timely manner.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, highlights of approved 2005-2007 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

Community Services initiated a project to identify high priority neighbourhoods and optimal delivery targets including development of community building partnerships.

Completion of Urban Parks Management Plan.

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The Elder Abuse Intervention Team and the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team programs were each chosen as one of the ten finalists for the 2004 Webber Seavey Award for quality in law enforcement.

Edmonton Police Service (BPS) analysts from the Intelligence Analysis Unit and Traffic Section were recognized by their peers from the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA). BPS Traffic Bulletin won second place in the strategic bulletin or product category and the BPS Weekly Intelligence Digest won first place overall. The BPS K9 Unit won its second consecutive Canadian Police Canine Association National K-9 Championship title.

Electronic voting machines were used for the first time for the 2004 municipal election, enabling people with low vision to vote independently at advance polls. This allowed complete privacy and ensured the right to a secret ballet for at least 3,000 Edmontonians.

The Parkland Bylaw was implemented on January 1, 2004. This bylaw amends the 41-year old Parks and Recreation Bylaw with changes that include improved enforceability, trail access, and protection of natural areas.

Recreation Facility Master Plan 2005 — 2010 was approved by Council on August 31, 2004

Work with municipal partners and the Aboriginal community to prepare Edmonton's Urban Aboriginal Accord for implementation in 2005 — 2006. This collaborative process will provide support to Edmonton's Aboriginal communities and improve their awareness of available municipal services.

Divestment of ambulance service from the City of Edmonton to Capital Health.

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Monitoring and Implementation 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

Implementation of Edmonton's Infrastructure Strategy focuses on ensuring that the City's infrastructure is in a good state of repair, rehabilitation and development programs are adequately funded, and the gap between capital needs and available funding is addressed.

The City's Facility Conservation Program, Parks Conservation Program, Preventative Maintenance Program, and others protect corporate assets. Capital Priorities Plan Facility Conservation Program 2004 projects included structural repairs to historic buildings at Fort Edmonton Park, refurbishment of Mill Woods Arena, and roof repairs or replacements at various facilities.

Rehabilitation and reconstruction of all transportation infrastructure continued.

In 2004 this included addition of 35 new low floor buses and 31 new accessible bus shelters, parking meter replacement, and LED traffic signal conversion.

Financing Infrastructure

The Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) quantifies the fiscal challenges facing the City. Early in 2004 the 2005-2014 LRFP was updated to reveal the widening of the City's infrastructure gap to $4.1 billion. Work with other levels of government to obtain new infrastructure dollars is ongoing. continued on next page

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Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

Movement of Construction of the southwest portion of Anthony Henday Drive continues People and Goods and will be completed by the end of 2006. The Province has entered into a private/public partnership to complete the southeast portion by the end of 2007.

Transportation and Streets continued its work on the South LRT extension and expands public transit service to developing areas to meet travel needs.

Protection of the Natural Environment

The Office of the Conservation Coordinator conserved five natural sites in 2004 through its implementation of policies for the conservation of natural sites on Edmonton's table lands.

Implementation of the Environmental Strategic Plan and development of a formal Environmental Management framework is ongoing.

Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation and upgrading programs, Combined Sewer Overflow Control Strategy implementation, Anthony Henday Drive river crossing drainage, catchbasin cleaning and sanitary and storm servicing are all performed with consideration of environmental impacts.

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Waste Collection, Processing and Disposal Infrastructure

Asset Management and Public Works provides convenient residential solid waste collection services to facilitate processing of recyclables and compost and evaluates development of technologies for further reuse of residuals currently landfilled.

Communications Infrastructure

Corporate Services develops and implements voice and data communications and mobile computing strategies and infrastructure. Planning and Development added on-line pet licensing and business licensing.

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Asset Management and Public Works initiated a Total Maximum Loading Limits (rimp detailed study to look at the implications of using this loading limit principle for city regulations. This approach seeks to control the total maximum allowable loads of particular pollutants to the river from the City from all sources.

Transportation and Streets and the Waste Management Centre of Excellence launched a pilot project, jointly funded by the City and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Fund, to evaluate the feasibility of recycling street sand collected from city roads each spring.

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The 184 Street and Yellowhead Trail interchange was completed in August 2004, ahead of schedule and on budget, improving traffic flow and moving vehicles over the railway tracks in the area.

Sprucewood Library completed major renovations and added 1,100 square feet of wheelchair accessible space.

The Land Drainage Servicing Strategy for industrial land was completed.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, highlights of approved 2005-2007 Corporate Business Plan initiatives) Rehabilitation and reconstruction of basic road infrastructure in identified mature neighbourhoods.

Extension of e-business service on City website.

Update of the Environmental Strategic Plan.

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The Ribbon of Steel Trail officially opened in May 2004. This corridor runs along the abandoned rail line between the High Level Bridge and 100 Avenue and includes a multi-use trail for bicycles and foot traffic and the extension of Edmonton's historical streetcar line. This project won the Federation of Canadian Municipalities CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Award for Excellence in advancing sustainable community development.

Brownfield inventory and development of grant pilot project.

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leadership and 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 (siipporting Plan Edmonton's priorities) Intermunicipal Cooperation

The City of Edmonton communicates with surrounding municipalities on common issues such as drainage, emergency preparedness, and development proposals in border areas. The Mayor, Councillors and senior managers address regional issues through the Alberta Capital Region Alliance (ACRA). In 2004, examples of intermunicipal cooperation included work on the Ng Lake Natural Area Management Plan, the Edmonton International Airport AVPA Regulation Review, and comments on the proposed heavy industrial area of Knightsbridge Industrial Park in Strathcona County.

Regional Services

Metro Federation initiative is a cooperative program linking the public libraries in Edmonton, Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan and St. Albert. A daily delivery service funded by the Province moves library materials between locations.

Provincial and Federal Government Relations

The City pursues the allocation of appropriate roles, responsibilities and resources between local, provincial and federal governments, particularly in terms of new and sustainable revenue sources.

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Public Participation

An interdepartmental project on public participation is underway to develop principles, a tool kit and specific activities for staff across the corporation.

City Governance Model

Plan Edmonton, the corporate business plan, departmental business plans, and city budgets provide policies and programs to form the policy framework that supports Council's vision.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, highlights of approved 2005-2007 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

New Developments OF/ \\ (projects initiated in 2004 to support Plan Edmonton priorities) , City Council began using an in-house human resource consultant to recruit citizen members to the boards of Edmonton Regional Airports Authority and Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, resulting in cost savings of approximately $90,000 per year.

2004 Milestones (projects completed in 2004)

Implementation of the Corporate Workforce Plan to ensure that the City is well positioned for the coming changes in our workplace due to demographic changes and skill requirements.

Implementation of the "New Deal Investment and Partnership Strategy for the City of Edmonton" to establish a new partnership with the Federal and Provincial governments.

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City Council approved the 2004 Drainage Master Plan. The 10-year vision document identifies 23 issues and 13 strategies to address issues. Issues are grouped into categories of customers, growth, technology, and regulatory • The River Valley Mapping Project was completed with input from Community Services, Transportation and Streets, and Emergency Response. It provides detailed information including accesses, barriers, terrain, infrastructure and amenities in Edmonton's River Valley. Each emergency response unit (Ere Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Edmonton Police Services and the River Valley Park Rangers) has a copy of each of 29 map zones, enabling them to better respond to emergency situations in the River Valley, Mill Creek Ravine and Whitemud Creek Ravine.

• The City of Edmonton partnered with the Capital Health Authority to provide public education regarding the West Nile Virus.

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Monitoring and Implementation Program 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 provide 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.

intermunicipal Planning

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 (s pporting Plan Eilmonton's priorities) Intermunicipal Planning Philosophy

Planning and Development participates in planning processes with neighbouring jurisdictions as opportunities arise.

Edmonton's Intermunicipal Planning Partners

Ongoing implementation of the intermunicipal issue resolution process.

Intermunicipal appeals are filed as a last resort. In 2004, the City filed three appeals.

The City participates in the Capital Region River Valley Alliance, Big Lake Management Plan, and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.

Objectives, Approaches and Products

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

Land Use and Future Growth Patterns

Planning and Development reviews municipal development plans, land use bylaws and development proposals by referral from adjacent municipalities. In 2004, Planning and Development reviewed 67 referrals. continued on next page

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Regional Assets

The enhancement and protection of regional assets continues through cooperative efforts such as the Alberta Capital Region Alliance, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission and ongoing cooperation and communication. Asset Management and Public Works participates in cost-sharing of annual river sampling.

Infrastructure

Asset Management and Public Works coordinates sanitary and storm servicing plans with the County of Strathcona.

Administration of Planning and Development participates in the review of plans and land use proposals Interrnunicipal within the fringe areas through intermunicipal referrals. Discussions are underway with Planning Policies Strathcona County to address the adequacy of existing processes.

Issues Resolution Planning and Development continues its implementation of the Intermunicipal Issue and Consensus Resolution Process and fosters relationships and communication through an interestBuilding based approach to issues. Negotiation and/or mediation will be undertaken to attempt to resolve three Municipal Government Board appeals.

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The population of Edmonton and region reached one million people in 2004.

Planning and Development reviewed, commented on and appealed the following bylaws to the Municipal Government Board because of their potential impact on the City: • Strathcona County's Knightsbridge Industrial Park Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw amendments to Heavy Industrial • Leduc County's MDP amendment and Leduc North Area Structure Plan (ASP)

Negotiation of master agreement with the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission.

The Provincial Museum Expansion project, including enhancements to link river valley, was initiated in 2004.

Review of benefits of Edmonton's participation in the Alberta Capital Regional Affiance and development of recommendations.

Looking Ahead (the next three years, highlights of approved 2005-2007 Corporate Business Plan initiatives)

Discussions took place regarding the designation of the Big Lake Natural Area as a provincial park.

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