PERIOD REPORT
DATE: January 3, 2019 Report No. ADM-19-002
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT:TITLECAO - 2018 Third Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the CAO's Office from September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Legislative
* Attended meetings of and reviewed reports, agendas, minutes and action reports of Council, COTW and In Camera meetings.
2. Operations
* Continued bargaining with CUPE through GVLRA, ratification achieved for 2017 - 2020 term; participated in bargaining preparations for IAFF, no agreement achieved at this time, further dates set later this month.
* Prepared and distributed materials in response to candidate inquiries for information as necessary through the election period
* Facilitated the coordination of regional orientation sessions for newly elected and returning Councillors
* Prepared materials for and facilitated in house orientation sessions for newly elected and returning Councillors; development processes, conflict of interest, police and fire history, Framework Agreement; orientation tour; strategic planning sessions and operational processes such as agenda preparation
* Facilitated regional orientation sessions for newly elected and returning Councillors
* Monitored progress of Esquimalt Town Square development including meetings with Greater Victoria Public Library on library design; review of Advicas costing estimates for library tenant improvements and meetings with Aragon in regard to costs, construction timelines and contract strategies
* Met with new Superintendent of Schools, Shelley Green for general discussion and introduction
* Met with senior staff to provide input and/or direction on various issues including request for proposals on 880 Fleming Street; various high level bylaw issues; communications with candidates and incumbents during election period
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