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Annual Social Master Plan Report
Presented by: Scott Rodda, Director
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That the City of St. Albert's Social Master Plan, 2016 Annual Report, provided as an attachement to the April 3, 2017 agenda report entitled “Annual Social Master Plan Report” be received as information.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council an update on the highlights and progress of the Social Master Plan in 2016.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
(C162-2013)
That the St. Albert Social Master Plan, dated April 29, 2013 be recognized as a visionary social development document for the St. Albert community; and that Administration be directed to utilize the St. Albert Social Master Plan as a guiding document for planning purposes.
The St. Albert Social Master Plan directs Administration to provide an annual report to Council and the community.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Social Master Plan identifies five core values and each year a number of goals and action items to address these values. The Community & Social Development Department is the lead; recognizing though that many Departments and community stakeholders, including residents, are critical to the success of the Plan.
The annual report summarizes the highlights of 2016 by value; as well, provides visual representation in some areas of progress/growth over a few years where possible.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
As is the case each year, the Annual report and various community engagement activities help form the strategic actions that are to be implemented each year. The Capacity Building and Engagement Value identified in the Social Master Plan clearly articulates that consultations and engagement of community needs to occur.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial: None at this time.
Legal / Risk: None at this time.
Program or Service: None at this time.
Organizational: None at this time.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendation, the following alternative recommendation could be considered:
a) That Administration amend the City of St. Albert's Social Master Plan, 2016 Annual Report as per the general discussion of Council and present back to Council at a future date.
Report Date: April 3, 2017
Author(s): Scott Rodda
Committee/Department: Community & Social Development
Acting General Manager: Kelly Jerrott
City Manager: Kevin Scoble