Joanne Berry, Facilitator, addressed the Committee and highlighted the objectives of the day's session, including:
- Review and validate the goal statements and strategic objectives for the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan;
- Prioritize the key actions/initiatives identified under each strategic objective; and,
- Review and confirm the proposed community engagement plan for the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan
The Committee reviewed and discussed the updated goal statements, strategic objectives, and key actions/initiatives refined at the July 22 Strategic Planning Session. In prioritizing the key actions/initiatives for each strategic objective, members of Committee were asked to consider the feasibility of achieving the action/initiative over the 2020-2023 timeframe.
Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement, addressed the Committee and provided members with an overview of the proposed community engagement program for the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. The Committee discussed potential strategies and tactics for most effectively promoting public participation in the strategic planning process.
The Committee discussed next steps in the strategic planning process, including:
- Staff report summarizing the outputs of the strategic planning sessions to be presented to General Committee on September 16;
- A community engagement kickoff meeting to be held at the Markham Civic Centre on September 23;
- Execution of the community engagement plan throughout the month of October;
- Final draft 2020-2023 Strategic Plan to be presented to General Committee on November 18; and,
- Confirmation of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan by Council on November 26
Mayor Scarpitti provided closing remarks and extended a special thanks to Joanne Berry for facilitating the discussions throughout the strategic planning sessions.