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Planning & Development Annual Report
Presented by: Adryan Slaght, Director Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That the Planning & Development Department 2016 Year-End Report, provided as an attachment to the May 23, 2017 agenda report entitled “Planning & Development Department Year-End Report”, be received as information.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on development activity and major policy initiatives that took place in 2016.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
N/A
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Planning & Development Department oversees Planning, Development, and Building activities within the City. The attached “Planning & Development 2016 Year-End Report” provides a summary of key activity measures and accomplishments related to the programs and services provided by the Planning & Development Department in 2016.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
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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 could be considered:
1. Refer the Planning and Development 2016 Year-End Report back to Administration to amend as per direction from Council.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS
City of St. Albert Strategic Plan (Policy C-CG-02) - Pillars of Sustainability
SOCIAL - We are a friendly and inclusive community of passionate equals, where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We believe that community starts with the person next door.
ECONOMIC - We prosper and excel through a strong and diverse economy that is supported by forward-thinking commerce, outstanding local businesses and a dynamic downtown core.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT - We build our community towards the future to sustain balanced development, with a reverent eye to the past, honouring our unique settlement history and distinct identity.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT- We protect, embrace and treasure our deeply-rooted connections with the natural environment through championing environmental action.
CULTURE - We are proud of our storied history that has fed and nurtured our festive and culturally-rich community.
Governance Strategy
Council is committed to ensuring that the City of St. Albert is a responsive, accountable government that delivers value to the community.
Service Delivery Strategy
Council is committed to ensuring that the City of St. Albert is engaging residents to identify opportunities to improve delivery of services to the community.
Long Term Plans (e.g. MDP, Social Master Plan, Cultural Master Plan, etc.)
Municipal Development Plan
Area Structure Plans
Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
Corporate Objectives
Deliver programs and services that meet or exceed our standards
Exercise strong fiscal management
Ensure our customers are very satisfied
Council Policies, Bylaws or Federal/Provincial statutes
Land Use Bylaw
Municipal Government Act
Other Plans or Initiatives (Business Plans, Implementation Strategies, etc.)
Report Date: May 23,2017
Author(s): Adryan Slaght
Committee/Department: Infrastructure and Development Services
General Manager: Glenn Tompolski
City Manager: Kevin Scoble