Mid Y Mid Yea ear r Review view Mid Year Review Committee of the Whole - August 23, 2016 Committee of the Whole Council – August 23, 2016
Emergency Services Concluded the Inquest with outcomes that re-enforce the continuation to build on the proactive focus of Line One (Pub Ed) & Line Two (Inspect and Enforce) started in 2013 ES re-org. New paid-on-call (POC) firefighters hired. FESTI / NFPA standard Training commenced in June. Recruitment processes for a Public Education and Training Officer underway. Training initiatives underway for all full- time fighters using a “train the trainer” model including public education and inspector qualifications Final vehicles delivered and now in-service to complete fleet rebuild from Mount Fire Station 26 fire
Emergency Services Met with POC/FT firefighters to discuss Town growth, corporate change, EGES mission on public education prevention and enforcement Partnership building with external agencies including: • Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) • Provincial Ministry Agriculture and Farms • Children’s Aid Society (CAS) • Neighbouring Fire Services • York Regional Police Working towards further Public Private Partnerships for late 2016 and 2017 for Community Education & Prevention programs EGES vision of Centre of Excellence for training and partnership opportunities Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Parks Recreation and Culture Met with potential partners for the Health & Active Living Plaza (HALP) in June Working towards MOU with YMCA for HALP Artistic Concept Artistic Concept Artistic Concept Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Parks Recreation and Culture Awarded design for Operations Centre under budget Concept design and facility layout complete Site cleared and being utilized for storage of materials and equipment Rendering expected in Fall 2016 Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Parks Recreation and Culture Transitioned recreation operating system to Active Net and now offering cloud based online registration Developing terms of reference for the 2017 update to the Health & Active Living Plan (CPRC Master Plan) Expanded and developed the community special events schedule and community engagement Negotiated a 61% increase in parks development charge contribution for the design and construction of community and neighborhood parks including a $10.8 million reserve account Tracking ahead of schedule and under budget for Emerald Ash Borer strategy Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Parks Recreation and Culture Partnerships & Collaborations Sharon Temple/ East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce • Partnership development for Visitors Centre and partnership programming East Gwillimbury Soccer Association • Potential Centre for Soccer Excellence and Development at Mount Albert Lions Community Centre and Park Mount Albert Lions • Mount Albert Lions Nature Day Community Event for children, youth and families New Roads Automotive Group • Partnership agreement for the Sports Complex accounting for $90,000 in sponsorship revenue East Gwillimbury Minor Hockey Association • Partnership for facility capital contributions to the Sports Complex Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Parks Recreation and Culture Currently planning the design and construction of: Over 34 acres of parkland 11 parks 7 kms of trails in Sharon West and Queensville Permitted over 30,000 hours of parks and facility time for community use annually CPRC Offers over 480 community programs accounting for over 4,000 program hours annually including camps, fitness child and adult programming. Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Development Services Building Received over 1,300 building permit submissions Reviewed model home submissions for 300 different model types, which includes up to 1,200 different model variations Issued 280 new home permits 120 general (other) permits have been reviewed and issued Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Development Services Planning 12 draft plan clearance processed are underway Eight developers have executed subdivision agreements with the Town Four plans have been registered and five more are in process (close to registration at mid-year) Manor Hampton and Murrell Blvd (collector roads in Sharon) have been conveyed to the Town 113.81 acres of parkland and open space have been conveyed to the Town through registered plans Implementation of the Sustainable Development Incentive Program has begun Murrell Blvd. Planning has made recommendations to Council on 20 heritage applications Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Development Services Economic Development Worked with/supported over 25 potential new business investment opportunities looking to locate within the municipality Hosted/co-hosted seven business seminars/workshops to support our existing business community Scheduled two business seminars in Q4 of 2016, partnering with the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) and the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce Supported the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee, focusing on the development of a Tourism Brand, the Experience East Gwillimbury website to promote tourism assets within East Gwillimbury including video(s), photography, and the development of a new event (Farm to Fork Tour) Continue to develop the Advantage EG website and marketing materials to promote the Town and attract new business investment Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Infrastructure and Environmental Services Water/Wastewater Successfully renewed the Town’s Municipal Drinking Water Licenses (MDWL) enabling the Town to continue to operate the Town’s drinking water systems in accordance with the Provincial regulations and issue Drinking Water Works Permits (DWWP) for the construction of new drinking water infrastructure within the Town. The Yonge/Green Lane Water Quality Improvement Project has provided excellent results with annual flushing volumes reduced by 93% in the Yonge/Green Lane area. Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Infrastructure and Environmental Services Roads Modified the sand/salt mixture from 90% sand & 10% salt to 70% sand & 30% salt, resulting in a net decrease in material being applied on the roads for maintenance while continuing to meet our service levels. This reduction in material applied to the roads also resulted in less sand cleanup in the spring. Implemented winter maintenance pilot to include snow removal on Town-owned walkways. Responded to approximately 45 winter events for the 2015/2016 winter season. Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Infrastructure and Environmental Services Capital Programs & Traffic Engineering Initiated Master Plan updates for the Town’s road, water and sewer networks. Initiated pavement management program in partnership with the Region of York to optimize the Town’s resurfacing program. PIC held for Leslie Street Re-development to explore servicing opportunities with local residents. Highway 404 Noise Wall Construction of the Highway 404 noise barrier adjacent to the Sharon community is currently underway with expected completion in Q4, 2016. Sample Photo of Noise Barrier Noise Barrier Installation North of Mount Albert Rd. Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Community Infrastructure and Environmental Services Development Engineering Advancing of servicing opportunities including monitoring of YDSS activity, working with York Region regarding plans to advance the UYSS and developing a servicing strategy for the Employment Lands (Green Lane and Highway 404). Execution of 5 earthworks agreements and 8 pre-servicing agreements. Currently overseeing 21 residential subdivision developments currently under construction with a total value of approximately $122M. Completion of construction of Murrell Boulevard and opening of the road to construction traffic. Completion of traffic signals at Green Lane & Murrell Boulevard through coordination with York Region. Looking North at Murrell Boulevard from Green Lane Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
Human Resources EG INCLUDES ME STAFF SURVEY Compensation Conducted employee workshop to educate staff on the job evaluation process Staff and management participated in updating employee position profiles Completed job evaluation for all full time position Completed comprehensive market review Benefit Review Provided staff with educational workshops for Sunlife, Morneau Shepell – EAP, OMERS Surveyed staff to receive input on the current benefit program ADP Implementation of ADP time and attendance program now complete for all staff Employee Recognition Surveyed staff and launched new Employee Service Awards Program Committee of the Whole Council - August 23, 2016
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