Vaughan’s Service Excellence journey continues to build momentum
Report back on strategic
plan reflects progress on majority of key activities
Today, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council received
the first annual report back on the progress being made under the 2018-2022
Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan – and the results reflect
continued momentum on all of Council’s transformational priorities.
Of 96 key activities,
12 have been completed and 82 are in progress. Highlights include co-ordination
with other levels of government on York Region Bus Rapid Transit (Highway 7,
Centre Street, Bathurst Street), completion of the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan Update and the review of Green Directions Vaughan, and the attraction
of a post-secondary institution – Niagara University – to the Vaughan
Metropolitan Centre (VMC). Over the past year, the City issued more than $1.3
billion in building permits – exceeding last year. As well, connections have
been made in the local road network to help improve the flow of traffic,
development activity in the VMC has already exceeded residential targets for
2031, and more than 80 building permits have been issued and hundreds of
inspections performed for the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, among many other
successes.
Approved on March 19,
2019, the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan reinforces
the City’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities and directs the
work undertaken by Vaughan’s professional administration to successfully go
above and beyond to implement Council-approved city-building initiatives
throughout this term of Council.
Service Excellence is
at the core of this plan as the City continues to strive to be a city of choice
for both residents and businesses. This includes working to maintain the quality
of life in Vaughan, which 97 per cent of residents agree is good, according to
the 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
The strategic plan includes
a focus on nine key areas: transportation and mobility; city building;
environmental stewardship; active, safe and diverse communities; economic
prosperity, investment and social capital; good governance; citizen experience;
operational performance; and staff engagement. A new online performance dashboard launched today to provide the public with updates on the progress of
projects under these priorities. It is available at vaughan.ca/ServiceExcellence.
QUOTE
“At the core of
Vaughan’s remarkable transformation lies a bold vision guided by the power of
hope, optimism and purpose-driven leadership. The City’s momentum is
accelerated by our citizens, our entrepreneurial spirit and our commitment to
good governance. This mission is captured in the 2018-2022 Term of Council
Service Excellence Strategic Plan, which lays the foundation to build a strong
and prosperous community today and for generations to come. We have a
laser-focused approach to provide an exceptional standard of living, where
everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, actively participate in
civic life and obtain equal access to opportunities. This is what makes Vaughan
the place to be. Together, we will continue to aim higher, press for progress
and forge ahead on our journey toward a brighter future for all.”
- Mayor Maurizio
Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- The City of Vaughan’s mission, vision and values are entrenched in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan:
- Mission: Citizens first through Service Excellence.
- Vision: A city of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all citizens, fostering a vibrant community life that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally responsible and sustainable.
- Values: Respect, Accountability and Dedication
- In addition to the mission, vision and values, the strategic plan was shaped by a number of factors: the 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results, the 2018 Business Sector Survey results, the 2018 Employee Engagement Survey results, the 2019 business plans from each portfolio, office and department, the 2019 Budget and 2020-2022 Financial Plan, and the priorities identified by the Mayor and Members of Council.
- Measuring the progress being made on this strategic plan is a priority. Annual progress reports will be provided to Members of Council and the community every March, from 2020 to 2023. Current performance measures as well as milestones and achievements are made public on a new online performance dashboard available at vaughan.ca/ServiceExcellence.
- The strategic plan will continue to be integrated within the budget process, business plans and staff goals.
LEARN MORE
- 2018-2022 Service Excellence Strategic Plan Year One Results webpage
- 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan webpage and news release
- 2020 Budget Book
- Celebrate Vaughan Magazine webpage
- 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey webpage and news release
- Mayor Bevilacqua announces first university in Vaughan news release
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre website
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