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CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

City of Orillia Council 2014-2018 Canada became a country in 1867 - the same year Orillia was founded as a village. It has been thriving ever since.

While growth and progress have been strong in recent years, Orillia has been able to retain its small town charm and has learned to look to the future while celebrating its past. Quality of life here remains golden. Surrounded by two lakes, outdoor pursuits are available in all seasons and are enjoyed by both visitors and residents.

Culture and heritage opportunities flourish in Orillia.

Whether it is one of the city's popular festivals, a show at the iconic Orillia Opera House or a visit to one of our local museums or National Historic Sites, there is always something to do in the Sunshine City.

Orillia Public Library

Photo credit: Jim Lang, City Treasurer

Residents also have access to an excellent hospital as well as a range of other public services, including the West Orillia Sports Complex and Orillia Public Library, which complement a community that also boasts an animated, historic downtown.

Orillia is home to Lakehead University Orillia Campus, which operates a growing Orillia presence with two locations: one in the historic centre of the downtown and a main campus that includes one of Canada's most environmentally-friendly buildings at its University Avenue location in West Orillia. Combined with the bustling Orillia campus of Georgian College and the Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters, Orillia is a hub of post-secondary opportunities for its 31,000 residents, and is sure to attract and stimulate growth.

On the water, Orillia is a port-of-call on the famous Trent-Severn Waterway, a 386-kilometre system of lakes and rivers that stretches from Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario. By land, Orillia is just an hour north of Canada's largest city, offering easy access to everything Toronto offers. Orillia is ideally situated in the economic heartland of Central Ontario and is within a day's drive of 130 million customers.

The powerful combination of lifestyle and location makes Orillia a great place to live and the right place to do business.

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

Ward 1

MAYOR

Steve CLARKE

Ted EMOND

Sarah VALIQUETTETHOMPSON

Ward 2

Rob KLOOSTRA

Ward 3

Ralph CIPOLLA

Mason AINSWORTH

Ward 4

Jeff CLARK

Pat HEHN

Tim LAUER

City of Orillia Senior Management Team

Gayle JACKSON Chief Administrative Officer

Bob RIPLEY Chief Financial Officer

Jim LANG City Treasurer

George BOWA Director of Engineering and Transportation

Lori BOLTON Director of Human Resources

Kent GUPTILL Director of Facilities

Andrew SCHELL Director of Environmental Services and Operations

Ian BROMLEY Director of Economic Development

Ian SUGDEN Director of Development Services

Ray MERKLEY Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture

Ralph DOMINELLI Fire Chief

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

City of Orillia

2014-2018 Council Corporate Plan During several corporate planning sessions, Council considered the needs, challenges and opportunities of the community; the following six themes emerged:

1. Support Recreation 2. Enable Economic Development 3. Participate in and Promote Community Wellness 4. Excel in Corporate Governance and Administration 5. Demonstrate Environmental Leadership 6. Invest in Transportation

View of Lake Couchiching

Photo credit: Nikki Brittain, Administrative Support

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

1. Support Recreation SUPPORTING the recreation needs of Orillia's growing and changing population is a priority for Council. The opening of the Orillia Recreation Facility in 2018, as well as diversifying recreation programming, will help to ensure these recreation needs are met.

Goals/Projects: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Complete Orillia Recreation Facility Commence Brian Orser Upgrades Ensure adequate staffing for the Orillia Recreation Facility Expand recreation programming by pursuing partnerships with local businesses, organizations and neighbouring municipalities 1.5 Build the Orillia Waterfront Centre Orillia Recreation Facility

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

2. Enable Economic Development Council is committed to ENABLING economic development by creating a sustainable economic delivery model, investing in waterfront revitalization and tourism.

Goals/Projects: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Create an Economic Development Department Complete Hydro One deal Facilitate Downtown Waterfront Development Develop and implement the Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan 2.5 Develop and implement Tourism Strategy 2.6 Host Ontario Winter Games 2.7 Secure public access to the waterfront at the former Huronia Regional Centre site 2.8 Expand the supply of employment lands 2.9 Complete detail Design and Servicing Plan for lands in the expanded Horne Business Park 2.10 Consider and implement “SMART�

City initiatives

2.11 Work with the Downtown Orillia Management Board to create and implement a customer-focused downtown parking plan 2.12 Implement Visitor Wayfinding Program 2.13 Complete Corporate Visual Identity Program

Downtown Orillia

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

Council 2014-2018

3. Participate in and Promote Community Wellness

Council is committed to PARTICIPATING IN and PROMOTING community wellness. Combating homelessness and reducing poverty through investment in affordable housing and supporting resident and community driven initiatives that promote wellness is a priority.

Goals/Projects: 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

Establish policy guideline for the incorporation of community gardens on public property Consider creating additional smoke-free public spaces Facilitate the creation of emergency shelters for youth/family/adults Facilitate the creation of affordable housing

Orillia Youth Centre

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4. Excel in Corporate Governance and Administration

Governance is about people, structure, institutions, policies and, above all, relationships. Council will EXCEL in corporate governance and administration by ensuring the community is aware, engaged and consulted on important issues facing the community. Demonstrating excellence in corporate governance through the evaluation of core services, promoting staff excellence and continually reviewing by-laws, policies and procedures is a priority.

Goals/Projects:

4.1 Review and update Council Procedure policies and by-laws 4.2 Consider at-large election vs. ward system 4.3 Consider and develop public engagement strategies 4.4 Complete Fire Master Plan

4.5 Support employee engagement 4.6 Complete and implement Development Charge Study 4.7 Complete Ward Boundary Review 4.8 Conduct IBEW negotiations and reach agreements 4.9 Enhance customer service

Mentoring Program

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

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5. Demonstrate Environmental Leadership

Council will DEMONSTRATE environmental leadership by committing to brownfield redevelopment, expanding support for resident and community driven initiatives that encourage waste reduction and other environmentally friendly behaviours.

Goals/Projects: 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5

Facilitate the redevelopment of brownfield properties across the City Cap landfill site cells Implement Every Other Week Garbage collection Complete and consider recommendations in the Stormwater Management Master Plan Complete Wastewater Tertiary Treatment Centre

Scout Valley

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6. Invest in Transportation

Council is committed to INVESTING in transportation, including public transit, bicycle routes, pedestrian accommodations, the City’s trail system and other active transportation initiatives.

Goals/Projects:

6.1 Complete and commence implementation of the Transit Operational Review 6.2 Work with the County on the proposed Inter-City Transit Initiative 6.3 Evaluate Transit Hub opportunities 6.4 Develop sidewalk reconstruction policy 6.5 Continue implementation of the Active Transportation Plan 6.6 Acquire new transit buses to modernize and improve reliability of the fleet

New Orillia Transit bus

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City of Orillia CORPORATE PLAN 2014-2018

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Goal/ Project 1.1. Complete Orillia Recreation Facility 1.2 Commence Brian Orser Upgrades 1.3 Ensure adequate staffing for the Orillia Recreation Facility 1.4 Expand recreation programming by pursuing partnerships with local businesses, organizations and neighbouring municipalities 1.5 Build the Orillia Waterfront Centre 2.1 Create an Economic Development Department 2.2 Complete Hydro One deal 2.3 Facilitate Downtown Waterfront Development 2.4 Develop and implement the Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan

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2.7 Secure public access to the waterfront at the former Huronia Regional Centre site 2.8 Expand the supply of Employment Lands 2.9 Complete detail Design and Servicing Plan for lands in the expanded Horne Business Park 2.10 Consider and implement “SMART” City initiatives 2.11 Work with the Downtown Orillia Management Board to create and implement a customer-focused downtown parking plan 2.12 Implement Visitor Wayfinding Program 2.13 Complete Corporate Visual Identity Program

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2.5 Develop and implement Tourism Strategy 2.6 Host Ontario Winter Games

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3.3 Facilitate the creation of emergency shelters for youth/ family/adults 3.4 Facilitate the creation of affordable housing

4.1 Review and update Council Procedure policies and by-laws 4.2 Consider at-large election vs. ward system

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4.3 Consider and develop public engagement strategies 4.4. Complete Fire Master Plan 4.5 Support employee engagement 4.6 Complete and implement Development Charge Study 4.7 Complete Ward Boundary Review 4.8 Conduct IBEW negotiations and reach agreements

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5.3 Implement Every Other Week Garbage Collection 5.4 Complete and consider recommendations in the Stormwater Management Master Plan 5.5 Complete Wastewater Tertiary Treatment Centre

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6.1 Complete and commence implementation of the Transit Operational Review 6.2 Work with the County on the proposed Inter-City Transit Initiative 6.3 Evaluate Transit Hub opportunities 6.4 Develop sidewalk reconstruction policy 6.5 Continue implementation of the Active Transportation Plan 6.6 Acquire new transit buses to modernize and improve reliability of the fleet

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5.1 Facilitate the redevelopment of brownfield properties across the City 5.2 Cap landfill site cells

Demonstrate Environmental Leadership

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Invest in Transportation

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