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CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 400 MAIN STREET SE DECEMBER 2, 2013

1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:45 P.M.

2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

(Due to the confidential nature of the items to be discussed, public attendance is not permitted.) 2.1. Appointment of Citizen Representative to Council's Boards (Sharon Pollyck)

3. PUBLIC AGENDA - 7:00 P.M.

4. MINUTES 4.1. Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2013

Acknowledgement of Other Minutes Airdrie Library Board of August 7, and September 5 and 24, 2013

5. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

6. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

6.1. Tara Murphy Council is being asked to waive fees with respect to the use of Bert Church Theatre for the public screening of a documentary on bullying.

6.2. Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Mr. Karsten Heuer, President, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, will present information about the Initiative and the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

7. BYLAWS

7.1. Bylaw No. B-30/2013 (Jamie Dugdale) Council is being asked to give First Reading to Bylaw No. B-30/2013, being a bylaw to redesignate lands north of Highland Park and east of Queen Elizabeth II Highway to allow for recreational vehicle storage.

7.2. Bylaw No. B-34/2013 (David Wyatt) Council is being asked to give First Reading to Bylaw No. B-34/2013, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005 to redesignate lands in Highland Park to accommodate the development of a UFA card lock and bulk fuel storage facility, a retail store, and outside storage.

8. AGENDA REPORTS

8.1. Community Investment Funds Update (Robbie White) Staff is providing an update on the Community Investment Fund activities of 2013.

9. BOARD/MEMBER REPORTS

10. REVIEW OF COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP (Paul Schulz)

11. ADJOURNMENT

COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 18, 2013 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Airdrie, in the Province of Alberta, held in Council Chambers with the following: PRESENT Mayor P. Brown Deputy-Mayor R. Chapman Alderman F. Burley Alderman K. Hegg Alderman A. Hunter Alderman C. Kolson City Manager – P. Schulz City Clerk - S. Pollyck Assistant City Clerk – K. Kitiuk Recording Secretary – M. Soukoreff ABSENT Alderman D. Belyk CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2013-C-350 Enter Committee of the Whole

Alderman Burley moved that Council enters Committee of the Whole at 5:39 p.m.

Carried

2013-C-351 Leave Committee of the Whole

Deputy-Mayor Chapman moved that Council leaves Committee of the Whole at 6:58 p.m.

Carried

Recess/Reconvene Mayor Brown declared a recess at 6:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m.

MINUTES

2013-C-352 Adopt Minutes Regular Meeting of October 7, 2013

Alderman Burley moved that Council adopts the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, the Organizational Meeting of November 4, and the regular meeting of November 4, 2013, as presented.

Carried

2013-C-353 Acknowledge Minutes

Alderman Kolson moved that Council acknowledges the minutes of the Municipal Planning Commission of September 5 and 19, and October 3, 2013.

Carried

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

R. Douglas Herdman, 1840 Meadowbrook Drive, presented Council with a newspaper article from November 6, 2013, on domestic violence. In response to a question he was advised that domestic violence would fall under the anti-

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bullying bylaw and that a complaint could be made to the RCMP. In response to Mr. Herdman’s question regarding a housing society website, he was advised that Airdrie Housing Limited has a website. Kevin Galley, 64 Sunridge Place, asked that the City consider amending the bylaw on election signs to limit them to four to six public locations for environmental and traffic safety reasons.

2013-C-354 Report Back Limiting Election Signs on Public Property

Alderman Hegg moved that Council directs staff to report back on limiting the number of election signs on public property and what is being done in other communities with respect to election signage as part of the development of the new Land Use Bylaw.

In Favour: Mayor Brown Deputy-Mayor Chapman Alderman Burley Alderman Hegg Alderman Kolson Opposed: Alderman Hunter

Carried

APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

Tara Murphy This item was postponed to a future Council meeting due to Ms. Murphy’s absence.

Eco-Art Awards Lorne Stevens, Director of Community Infrastructure, introduced Shayne Hartin, Team Leader, Waste and Recycling, to introduce the winners of the Eco-Art Awards, sponsored by Fortis with support from Creative Airdrie: Jaye Benoit (First), Brandi Penrose (Second), and Meghan Martens (Third).

BYLAWS

2013-C-355 Bylaw No. B-42/2013 Amend Building Inspections Bylaw No. B-30/2008 by Replacing Fee Schedules A and D First Reading

Alderman Kolson moved that Council gives First Reading to Bylaw No. B-42/2013, being a bylaw to amend Building Inspections Bylaw No. B-30/2008 by replacing Schedules A and D with Schedules A and D attached to this bylaw effective January 1, 2014.


Carried


2013-C-356 2014 Proposed Building Inspections Fee Increases Forward to FAC for Budget Deliberations

Alderman Kolson moved that Council directs staff to forward the proposed 2014 Building Inspections Fee increases to the Finance Advisory Committee for endorsement as part of budget deliberations.


Carried

2013-C-357 Cash and Investments Summary September 30, 2013 Accept

FINANCIAL POSITION Deputy-Mayor Chapman moved that Council accepts the Cash and Investments Summary for September 30, 2013, as presented.

Carried

BUSINESS ARISING

2013-C-358 Sagewood Storm Pond Follow-Up Report Back on Proposed Service Levels, Proceed with 2014 Budget Requests, and Consult with Developer for Options

Alderman Burley moved that Council 1. directs staff to report back on proposed storm pond service levels for

formal endorsement by Council; 2. directs staff to proceed with budget requests for Council’s consideration

with respect to additional enhancements to the Sagewood storm ponds in line with existing service levels throughout the City consisting of the following:

additional tree/shrub plantings estimated at twenty thousand

($20,000) dollars and currently included in the draft 2014 budget pathway repairs estimated at five thousand ($5,000) dollars and

currently included in the draft 2014 budget Continuation of liquid micro-organism treatment estimated at an

annual cost of five thousand ($5,000) dollars and currently included in the draft 2014 budget;

3. directs staff to consult with Hopewell (community developer) to discuss other options to mitigate storm pond issues with implementation as determined by staff.

Carried


AGENDA REPORTS

2013-C-359 Interim EMS Station at Chinook Winds Fire Hall Approve Increase to 2013 Capital Budget and Direct Transfer Back of Renovation Costs to Funding Source through Lease Payments

Deputy-Mayor Chapman moved that Council 1. approves a fifty thousand ($50,000) dollar increase to the 2013 Capital

Budget to accommodate the renovations required for an interim Emergency Medical Services station at Chinook Winds Fire Hall with the funding for these renovations being drawn from the general operating reserve fund; and

2. directs that the costs of the renovation be transferred back to the funding source through the lease payments.

Carried

2013-C-360 Athletics Park Project Direct Staff to Seek Compensation from Geotechnical Engineer Defeated

Alderman Hunter moved that with respect to the Athletics Park project, Council directs staff to hold the geotechnical engineer responsible for costs associated with poor soil conditions at the site and seek compensation for same.

In Favour: Mayor Brown Alderman Hunter

Opposed: Deputy-Mayor Chapman Alderman Burley Alderman Hegg Alderman Kolson

Defeated

2013-C-361 Corporate Properties Major Construction Projects 2013 Update Accept for Information

Alderman Burley moved that Council accepts for information the Corporate Properties Major Construction Projects 2013 Update.


Carried

2013-C-362 Enhanced Traffic Safety Program Approve Continuation from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017

Alderman Hunter moved that Council

1. approves the Enhanced Traffic Safety Program from January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2017, with the expectation that the revenue collected from the operation of this program will cover the expenditures to run the program; and

2. directs staff to forward a letter to the RCMP indicating approval of the four-year continuation of the program from January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2017; and should the RCMP require annual notification, to forward a letter annually from 2014 through 2017.

Carried


2013-C-363 Endorse Bert Church Theatre Provision of Bar Service Endorse Alcohol Management Policy No. P-02/2013 and Direct Staff to Report Back

Alderman Hegg moved that Council

1. endorses the provision of bar service and required staffing at Bert Church Theatre;

2. endorses Alcohol Management Policy No. P-02/2013 as presented; and

3. directs staff to report back before the end of June 2014 with information regarding the implementation of the bar service.

Carried

CORRESPONDENCE

2013-C-364 Letter of Support Rural to Urban Homelessness Initiative

Alderman Burley moved that Council provides a letter to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council in support of a Partnership Development Grant for a provincial initiative to better understand rural to urban homelessness in Alberta.

Carried

2013-C-365 Letter to RCMP Endorse Appointment of Staff Sergeant

Alderman Hunter moved that Council provides a letter to the RCMP endorsing the appointment of S/Sgt. Sage as Inspector of the Airdrie Detachment pending receipt of support from a majority of the members of the Municipal Policing Advisory Board.

Carried

2013-C-366 Amend Operating Budget

Alderman Burley moved that Council amends the 2013 operating budget by increasing Council’s purchased services account in an amount up to five thousand ($5,000) dollars for New Year’s Eve fireworks to be drawn from the Corporate Contingency.

Carried

2013-C-367 Excuse Member

Alderman Kolson moved that Council excuses Alderman Belyk from the meeting.

Carried

2013-C-368 Waste Transfer Site Redesignation Direct Staff to Withdraw and Submit New Application to Rocky View County

Alderman Burley moved that Council directs staff to withdraw the current redesignation application for the waste transfer site and lands for a future composting facility and to submit a new application to Rocky View County for redesignation of the lands.

Carried

2013-C-369 Direct Staff to Report Back Concerns re Flooded Vehicles and Qualifications of Inspection Agencies in Airdrie

Mayor Brown moved that Council directs staff to investigate and report back on the concerns of Mr. Mohammed Benini including the inspection and identification of vehicles previously involved in floods and the qualifications of inspection agencies in Airdrie.

Carried


ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.

______________________________ Mayor ______________________________ City Clerk ms

From: Tara Murphy

Sent: November 1, 2013 11:26 PM To: Janice Symon

Subject: Appointment with Council...

Hi Janice, I would like to request an appointment to speak at Council, in regards to a public screening of the documentary BULLY, and to ask for council’s support and since we are requesting to use the Bert Church Theatre to see if there are any fees that might be waived by council for the event. this will be in conjunction with bringing awareness to Airdrie’s anti Bullying campaign, and will lead into this film, which I purchased myself, to be donated and have a yearly anti bully awareness week that would include schools showing the film.

mailto:[email protected]

AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date (M/D/Y): 12/02/2013 Subject: Bylaw No. B-30/2013 Land Use Bylaw Amendment (RV Storage) Boards Routed Through: Municipal Planning Commission Date:December 5, 2013 Description: The proposed amendment would allow for recreational vehicle storage to occur at 272210 Range Road 293 (Dandy RV). The subject lands currently accommodate boat storage and display. The proposed amendment would allow the application to expand this business to include recreational vehicle storage. Background: The subject lands were recently brought under the jurisdication of the City of Airdrie when the lands were annexed in 2012. Under the annexation agreement between the City of Airdrie and Rockyview County, the land use in place at the time of annexation would remain valid until such time as the lands are rezoned by the City. Recreational Vehicle Storage is not a listed permitted or discretionary use in the Business-Highway Frontage District. Application Summary Applicant Peter Schryvers (Citytrend) Owner Daryn Phyfe Legal Description Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 Location North of Highland Park Industrial Park, East of Queen Elizabeth II

Highway Planning Designation Summary Airdrie City Plan (Municipal Development Plan)

The City Plan has not been amended to include recently annexed areas within the land use concept. However, the general policies within the document still apply to all lands within the City of Airdrie boundary.

Land Use Bylaw (LUB) District

The subject area is currently designated as Business-Highway Frontage District (B-HF). The proposed land use amendment would re-designate the subject lands to Direct Control 39.

Existing Uses Boat Sales and Storage (DP Approved by Rockview County) Proposal The proposed amendment application has been made in order to bring the lands into compliance as a result of a stop order issued by the City of Airdrie. Early in 2013, complaints were received by surrounding properties with regards to increased traffic and the proliferation of RV storage on the site. Upon review of the existing development permit as well as the current district rules, it was determined that recreational vehicle storage was not permitted on the site. A stop order was issued and appealed. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board ordered that all recreational vehicles shall be removed from the site by June 1, 2013. Shortly after this decision, the landowner and his consultant proceeded to apply for this amendment, as well as apply for a development permit for automotive services on the site. The proposed land use bylaw amendment would allow the application to use the rear portion of the site for recreational vehicle storage. BYLAW NO. B-30/2013 – DC 39 SUMMARY Bylaw No. B-30/2013 proposes to amend the Land Use Bylaw to redesignate the rear portion of the site from Business-Highway Frontage District to Direct Control 39 to allow for recreational vehicle storage. The applicant wishes to expand the current boat sales and storage operation to include recreational vehicle storage. It is anticipated that the 4.25 acre site would accommodate between 90 and 178 recreational vehicles if the Land Use Bylaw amendment is adopted. SUMMARY Planning staff reviewed the proposed land use amendment in the context of the surrounding uses, existing policies of Council, and past Council decisions on similar planning issues. Once the proposed Bylaw has been given first reading, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for January 2014. Boards Routed Through:

The proposed bylaw will be brought before the Municipal Planning Commission at their meeting on December 5, 2013. Alternatives/Implications: Council has three alternatives with respect to the proposed bylaw: Alternative One: To give First Reading to Bylaw No. B-30/2013 to redesignate Lot 1,

Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Business-Highway Frontage District to Direct Control District 39 and direct staff to schedule a public hearing.

Alternative Two: To defeat First Reading of Bylaw No. B-30/2013 to redesignate Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Business-Highway Frontage District to Direct Control District 39

Alternative Three: To table first reading of Bylaw No. B- B-30/2013 to redesignate Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Business-Highway Frontage District to Direct Control District 39 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) until additional information can be provided from staff or the applicant

Recommendation: That that City Council gives First Reading to Bylaw No. B- B-30/2013 to redesignate Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Business-Highway Frontage District to Direct Control District 39 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment), and directs staff to schedule a Public Hearing.

Jamie Dugdale Team Leader, Planning and Development

Presenter: Jamie Dugdale Attachments: Bylaw No. B-30/2013 Supporting Maps

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CITY OF AIRDRIE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

BYLAW NO. B-30/2013

Being a bylaw of the City of Airdrie to amend Bylaw No. B-09/2005, known as the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw.

WHEREAS under the authority and subject to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, the Council of the City of Airdrie may pass Bylaws respecting the Council of the City of Airdrie has adopted Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005; and WHEREAS the Council deems it desirable to amend the said City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw in the manner outlined below; and WHEREAS Council has received an application to amend the City of Airdrie Land Use Map, Section 2-8(3) of Bylaw No. B-09/2005 to redesignate Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Industrial Business Highway Frontage District (B-HF) to Direct Control District as shown on the attached Schedule ’A’.

WHEREAS Council has received an application to amend Part Eight of the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005 by including Section 8-40 Direct Control Thirty Nine (39) as shown in the attached Schedule ‘B’.

WHEREAS Council held a Public Hearing and has given consideration to the

representations made to it in accordance with Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto.

NOW THEREFORE City of Airdrie Council, duly assembled, enacts the following: 1.1 That the City of Airdrie Land Use Map, Section 2-8(3) of Bylaw No. B-09/2005 be

amended by redesignating Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838 from Business Highway Frontage District (B-HF) to Direct Control District as shown on the attached Schedule ’A’.

1.2 That Part Eight the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005 be amended by including Section 8-40 Direct Control Thirty Nine (39) as shown in the attached Schedule ‘B’.

INTERPRETATION 2.1 In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:

a) “City” means the municipal corporation of the City of Airdrie or the area contained within the boundary thereof as the context requires;

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2.2 Each provision of the Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw remain valid and enforceable.

2.3 Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any provision of any

federal or provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any requirement of any lawful permit, order or licence.

2.4 Any heading, sub-headings, or tables of contents in this Bylaw are included for

guidance purposes and convenience only, and shall not form part of this Bylaw. 2.5 Where this Bylaw refers to another Act, bylaw, regulation or agency, it includes

reference to any Act, bylaw, regulation or agency that may be substituted therefore.

2.6 All the schedules attached to this Bylaw shall form a part of this Bylaw. Read a first time this ______ day of _______________, 2013. Read a second time this ______ day of _______________, 2013. Read a third time this ______ day of _______________, 2013.

Executed this ______ day of ________________, 2013.

______________________________ Mayor

______________________________ City Clerk

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BYLAW NO. B-30/2013 BEING A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF AIRDRIE

LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT

SCHEDULE “A”

AMENDMENT

Business Highway Frontage District (B-HF) to

Direct Control District (DC)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, PLAN 821 0838

DC-38

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BYLAW NO. B-30/2013

BEING A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF AIRDRIE DIRECT CONTROL BYLAW

SCHEDULE “B”

Section 8-40 Direct Control Thirty Nine (39)

(1) Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Direct Control District is to allow for recreational vehicle

storage uses on the eastern portion of the site, while allowing existing automotive

sales and services (recreational vehicles, including boats) to continue.

Recreational vehicle storage should be restricted to limited term development

permits and to exclude incompatible uses from the District. This District

recognizes the location of the site in proximity to the Highway 2 corridor and

incorporates landscaping of the property.

(2) Effected Lands:

a. Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 921 0838, containing 1.71 hectares more or less, as generally

illustrated in the land use map attached and below.

Direct Control Rules

b. Development Guidelines

i. Unless otherwise stated in this bylaw, the regulations of the Industrial

Business Park Three District (IB-3) shall be the guidelines for this Direct

Control District

c. List of Discretionary Uses

Automotive Services

Recreational Vehicle Sales

Recreational Vehicle Storage

d. Term of Development

OUTDOOR RV STORAGE PERMITTED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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i. Development on the site for the following will be limited to approval of

renewable development permits, with each permit having a period of no

more than 3 years.

e. Screening

i. The use shall be screened in the following manner:

1. A minimum of 1 tree per 5 linear metres of frontage

2. All trees required for screening shall be a minimum height of 2.0m

and have a minimum calliper of 50mm

DANDY MARINE & AUTO LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS

FIGURE 1: LOCATION

GATEWAY

JENSEN

VETERAN’S BLVD

QEII

SUBJECT LAND

EAST LAKE INDUSTRIAL

HIGHLAND PARK

FIGURE 2: LAND USE DANDY MARINE & AUTO LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS

GATEWAY

JENSEN

VETEREN’S BLVD

QEII

SUBJECT LAND

EAST LAKE INDUSTRIAL

HIGHLAND PARK

FIGURE 2a: LAND USE DETAIL


QEII

SUBJECT LAND

FIGURE 3: AIR PHOTO

SUBJECT LANDS


FIGURE 3a: AIR PHOTO DETAIL

SUBJECT LANDS


AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date (M/D/Y): 12/2/2013 Subject: Bylaw No. B-34/2013 Land Use Amendment (UFA)

Boards Routed Through: Date: Municipal Planning Commission 11/26/2013 City Council 12/2/2013 City Council 12/16/2013 Proposal Summary: UFA currently operates a farm and ranch retail store within Airdrie which does not contain a petroleum facility. UFA wishes to relocate to the Highland Industrial Park in order to allow for establishment of a petroleum facility (card lock, bulk fuel) in conjunction with improved level of service to its local co-operative members. In addition, it is recognized that the relocation of the existing operation on Edmonton Trail would also allow the existing site to be redeveloped in a manner more compatible with surrounding institutional and residential uses located within the neighbourhood of Jensen. A site specific Direct Control Bylaw has been prepared with special guidelines in order to accommodate a wider range of uses and performance standards related specifically to interface issues with surrounding lands. Administration is supportive of the proposal, and the attached Direct Control District has been evaluated against the AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan and existing City policy framework. The City Plan encourages the existing UFA industrial site to relocate to a more suitable location rather than consider expansion due to its proximity to the surrounding residential uses. Specifically, Policy 2-3.9 states “that existing industrial land uses located in areas other than designated industrial parks shall be discouraged from expanding and encouraged to relocate to more suitable locations.” The proposal is also compatible with existing surrounding uses and establishing trends being developed within the immediate area. The proposed Direct Control Bylaw contains performance standards to ensure visual mitigation of any extensive outdoor storage and interface issues with surrounding properties, including the developing open space network. Administration is supportive of this proposal in order to allow UFA to improve and expand their current operation and relocate the entire facility to an industrial area of the City.

Proposal: An amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. B-9/2005 in order to redesignate the subject property from Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) to Direct Control District (DC) in order to accommodate the development of a UFA petroleum facility (card lock) and bulk fuel storage facility, a retail store for farm and ranch goods, and outside storage of associated materials. Legal Description: Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Plan 1112528 SE ¼ of Sec 15-27-29-W4M Gross Area: 3.158 Hectares (7.8 Acres) Location: Located within the Highland Park Industrial Park. Civic address is 937 &

949 Highland Park Road. Applicant: B&A Planning Group (Ken Venner) on behalf of UFA Co-operative Ltd. Owner: 1601164 Alberta Ltd. (Ron Renaud) Existing Land Use: Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) Proposed Land Use: Direct Control District (DC) History 2007 The Highland Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan was approved and provides the policy

framework for the development of the Highland Industrial Business Park. 2007 The Northeast Airdrie Community Area Structure Plan was approved and identified the

subject lands as an appropriate location for the development of an industrial business park. 2003 Property formed part of the lands annexed from Rocky View County. Background: UFA is a long-time business and employer in the Airdrie area and part of a co-operative serving 110,000 members serviced by a network of 35 farm and ranch stores and 110 petroleum locations in western Canada. Their current location on Edmonton Trail, southwest of the intersection of QEII and Veteran’s Boulevard, is focused on the retail sale of farm and ranch supplies to the local community and surrounding region. UFA’s business model has evolved since they first established in Airdrie at their present location, specifically in the area of petroleum sales. It has been recognized that their current site is both undersized and may not be an ideal location for increased industrial type development due to surrounding residential and institutional uses located within the neighbourhood of Jensen. Subsequently, UFA has proposed to relocate their current operations to an area better suited for their intended uses and allow for expansion of the petroleum aspect of their business. UFA has considered the existing designated industrial business parks within Airdrie and has selected two adjoining vacant industrial lots (937 and 949 Highland Park Road) in the recently developed Highland Industrial Business Park. The two lots are located directly east of an automobile dealership (Cam Clark Ford) and a regional warehouse distribution facility (Costco) to the west.

Figure 1: Location Map UFA has proposed a development which would allow for the expansion of their current operation into three major components:

Farm and Ranch Commercial Retail Store; Warehouse; Storage; Limited Manufacturing Outside Storage Storage of Farm and Ranch Goods and Materials

Petroleum Facility Card Lock; Convenience Store; Warehouse; Bulk Fuel Station

The land use designation on the subject lands is currently zoned Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) with the intent to attract a range of industrial and commercial uses that are characterized by exceptional design and site development. In order to accommodate this proposal with a wider range of proposed uses than can be developed within the current land use designation, the Applicant has proposed to redesignate the subject lands to Direct Control District with site specific regulations to govern future development. Figure 2: Land Use Map Policy Analysis: The subject lands are located in the Highland Industrial Park and falls under a policy and regulatory framework which this report highlights, including the following:

AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan City of Airdrie Great Places Plan Airdrie City Plan (Municipal Development Plan) Northeast Airdrie Community Area Structure Plan (CASP) Highland Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) Highland Park Industrial Design Guidelines for IB-1 Land Development City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw

Airdrie City Plan (Municipal Development Plan) The Airdrie City Plan has encouraged this area to continue to develop for industrial purposes with policies supporting the economic well-being of the City and its ability to retain existing industries and encouraging new industrial growth. The City Plan promotes the development of clean light industrial, light manufacturing, processing, warehouse, distribution, office and “high tech” facilities, business parks and warehouse retail developments (Section 2-3 Industrial). The City Plan also encourages the existing UFA industrial site to relocate to a more suitable location rather than consider expansion, due to its proximity to the surrounding residential community of Jensen. Specifically, Policy 2-3.9 states “that existing industrial land uses located in areas other than designated industrial parks shall be discouraged from expanding and encouraged to relocate to more suitable locations.” Northeast Airdrie Community Area Structure Plan (CASP)

Building upon the policies of the City Plan and Growth Area Management Plan, the Northeast Airdrie CASP was prepared with the objective to plan an employment district to satisfy Airdrie’s commercial, business and industrial needs. In addition, a supporting infrastructure servicing plan for approximately three quarter sections north of Veteran’s Boulevard on either side of the QEII was prepared. The lands to the west of QEII, have been planned for mixed-use commercial and regional commercial incorporating elements of a modern business park where interface design with existing residential was of concern. Lands to the east of the QEII envisioned an extension of existing industrial uses (East Lake Industrial) being ideally suited to cater to both regional market and local needs focused on business, manufacturing and industrial uses. The CASP outlined future neighbourhood plans to be developed in support of land use change. Highland Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) The Highland Park NSP built on the overall objectives set forth in the higher level planning documents with the objective to prepare a design that would maximize the amount of net developable industrial land, provide an efficient infrastructure system, provide a compatible transition with non-residential land uses, and allow flexibility for the market place. Two elements had been emphasized in the design concept, employment and open space. Figure 3: Policy Map Highland Park has been designed to provide a wide variety of potential business uses, with a central core focused on large scale site users, the easterly portion focused on a greater mix of business sizes, and a westerly portion that provides business sites with visibility from the QEII. It was envisioned that specific uses would be determined through the land use amendment process and future development permits. Open space elements is a major design component of Highland Park, including the development of a linear open space system along the northerly and easterly boundary, accommodation of a regional pathway, providing important connections to surrounding communities. The use of open space will buffer the employment lands from residential uses to the north. The use of storm water facilities will be incorporated into the open space network. Site Context: Since the adoption of the policy framework in 2007, Highland Park has been developing through the subdivision and various development permitting stages for individual businesses. This has allowed for additional site context and surrounding uses to be considered. The surrounding lands to the west have been developed to accommodate an automobile dealership (Cam Clark Ford), and a regional warehouse distribution facility (Costco) has been developed to the east. The subject lands are currently vacant and undeveloped, located in the central portion of this development area. Future development opportunities lying to the north and southwest of the subject lands remain undeveloped. Figure 4: Site Context Map Highland Park Boulevard is a regional road that runs northward, connecting to the existing service road running parallel to the QEII Highway. Highland Park Cove is a north/south local road which serves as access to the subject lands, Cam Clark Ford, and an undeveloped parcel to the south.

A significant storm water facility has been developed lying adjacent and to the south of the subject lands which forms a key element in the developing open space and regional pathway network. The subject lands form an important interface. A regional pathway (asphalt) has been constructed adjacent to the subject lands and Highland Park Boulevard which runs north with this regional road. The intent is this pathway would form an important link to future development to the north and existing development located within the East Lake Industrial Park to the south. A concrete sidewalk is located along the westerly portion of the site connecting to Highland Park Boulevard and the regional pathway to the north. Full servicing is available at the subject property including water, wastewater and shallow utilities located on the property and surrounding rights-of-way. No enhanced or additional levels of service are anticipated. Proposal: UFA has proposed a site design and a number of uses that go beyond the purpose and intent of the existing Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1). Specifically, the proposal includes a petroleum facility (card lock, convenience store, warehouse, bulk fuel storage); farm and ranch commercial (retail store, warehouse, storage, manufacturing); and outside storage (farm and ranch goods and material). Consequently, due to the wider than typical range of industrial uses, the current land use bylaw does not contain an appropriate land use district to accommodate this proposal. A site specific Direct Control Bylaw has been prepared to regulate the subject lands and is attached to this report. It was recognized that the purpose and intent of the existing IB-1 land use regulations and list of uses would be too restrictive in order to accommodate this proposal. Airdrie Administration and the Applicant have prepared a proposed Direct Control Bylaw with special regulations in order to be able to implement the proposal through the development permit process. In addition to focusing on uses, the preparation of performance standards have been included to ensure that future development proposals are done sensitively with surrounding lands. The Applicants have submitted a proposed site plan in support of the application, although subject to change at the development permit stage, it has been used in the preparation of the Direct Control Bylaw and evaluation of the appropriateness of the intended land uses. Figure 5: Proposed Site Design As illustrated on the proposed site design map, the proposed layout can be broken down into three main components. The first component includes the farm and ranch facility located on the eastern and southern portions of the property and includes a retail store, parking, drive-through warehouse, chemical shed, wood shed manufacturing area, warehouse, signage and landscaping. Access is proposed to be onto Highland Park Boulevard and will serve as the primary retail access. The second component is the outside storage area of materials and goods associated with the main store. These materials can include such items as post pounders, lumber, fence posts, empty fuel tanks, livestock equipment, water storage tanks, culverts, wire bales, augers, metal bins and pre-fabricated wooden sheds. The primary area proposed for outside storage is located along the southern portion of the property interfacing with the open space and storm water facilities to the south. Access to the outside storage area and warehouse will be through an internal gated access. Although, the design of the outside storage area will not be completed until the development permit stage, it is expected that the majority of materials will not exceed ± 4.9m (±16ft) with metal bin storage not exceeding ±7.3m (±44ft).

The third primary component of the site design is the establishment of a petroleum facility including a card lock, convenience store, general warehouse, parking, bulk fuel station, and signage and landscaping. Access is proposed from an approach via Highland Park Cove with access to the Bulk Fuel Storage through a gated access. Proposed Direct Control Bylaw

Planning Considerations: In the evaluation of the submitted land use amendment and proposed site design a number of planning considerations were evaluated and incorporated into the proposed Direct Control Bylaw where necessary. UFA had developed a number of possible layouts with the objective of incorporating efficient internal traffic circulation and separation of the differing major uses respecting the petroleum facility, retail sales and outdoor storage prior to submission of the current design. The following is a summary of some of the primary design and use compatibility issues that were identified during the evaluation and circulation of the proposal. Administration highlights these considerations in order to determine if the proposed uses and intensification of the site is suitable for the area. Administration advises that future development will be finalized at the development permit stage and that the Development Authority will be tasked with a more detailed evaluation at that time. Access Access to Highland Park Boulevard and Highland Park Cove provides the primary design constraint to the development of the site. The proposal contemplates the farm and ranch retail store and associated outside storage and warehousing will access via a newly constructed approach on Highland Park Boulevard to the east. This is anticipated to be the primary access to the site and the main commercial building will be oriented accordingly. The petroleum facility and card lock will gain access via Highland Park Cove to the west which will impact this road and sidewalk significantly. All petroleum traffic will gain access from the west with potential exiting of the site by a proposed right out located on the northern portion of the site. The proposed accesses onto Highland Park Boulevard and Highland Park Cove are considered to be significant respecting intersection functionality and potential impacts on pedestrian movement and infrastructure. The Direct Control Bylaw includes regulations respecting additional traffic analysis and intersection design in support of a future development permit. This update to the original Traffic Impact Assessment is anticipated to address impacts and improvements to the following items:

Intersection of Highland Park Boulevard and Highland Park Cove; The south all turns access and Highland Park Boulevard; Safety issues respecting the proposed right turn only onto Highland Park Boulevard; Impacts to pedestrian movements due to proposed crossings of regional pathway; Impacts to pedestrian movements due to significant access onto Highland Park Cove; Viability of sidewalk adjacent to Highland Park Cove and proposed improvements.

Visual Impact Mitigation Access considerations and internal traffic movement has resulted in the location of the proposed outside storage to the southern portion of the site. This area shares a common boundary with the existing open space and pathway network and an undeveloped industrial parcel. It is the intent of the performance standards of the proposed Direct Control Bylaw to maintain a high quality visual

aesthetic for the site when viewed from surrounding properties and adjacent road and pathway network. The Direct Control Bylaw’s performance standards emphasize the importance of maintaining positive view sheds within an industrial context and incorporates measures to ensure the integrity of surrounding areas are not negatively impacted. This can be mitigated by the incorporation of high standards of landscaping, lighting, signage, exterior finish and architectural interest. A diagram included with the proposed Direct Control Bylaw is shown to help further illustrate where outdoor storage may occur and where intensive landscaping or fencing is needed to provide screening. Height restrictions are recommended to be imposed on stored materials in close proximity to the adjacent open space and pathway network to the south. Stakeholder Review: This land use amendment proposal was circulated to applicable City departments, utility companies and provincial agencies on September 10, 2013, ending on October 10, 2013. Upon review Administration in consultation with the Applicant has amended the DC District in order to address enhanced performance standards respecting traffic and visual screening and landscaping requirements. The Direct Control Bylaw is attached to this report for consideration. Conclusion: Administration is supportive of the proposal and attached Direct Control District and has evaluated it against the AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan and existing City policy framework. The City Plan encourages the existing UFA industrial site to relocate to a more suitable location rather than consider expansion, due to its proximity to the surrounding residential community of Jensen. Specifically, Policy 2-3.9 states “that existing industrial land uses located in areas other than designated industrial parks shall be discouraged from expanding and encouraged to relocate to more suitable locations.” The proposal is also compatible with existing surrounding development and establishing trends being developed within the immediate area. The Direct Control Bylaw contains performance standards to be completed with a future Development Permit, related to traffic and visual mitigation respecting interface issues with surrounding properties, including the developing open space / pathway network. Administration is supportive of this proposal in order to allow UFA to improve and expand their current operation and relocate the entire facility to an industrial area of the City. Boards Routed Through:

This report was presented to the Airdrie Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) on November 26, 2013. MPC reviewed the proposed land use amendment and passed the following motion: “The Municipal Planning Commission recommends that Council adopt Bylaw No. B-34/2013.”

Alternatives/Implications: Council has three alternatives with respect to the proposed bylaw: Alternative One: That Council gives First Reading to Bylaw No. B-34/2013.

o By choosing this alternative, Council accepts the Bylaw as presented and allows a Public Hearing to be scheduled.

Alternative Two: That Council tables Bylaw No. B-34/2013.

o By choosing this alternative, Council will provide Administration further direction with respect to this matter.

Alternative Three: That Council defeats Bylaw No. B-34/2013.

o By choosing this alternative, Council rejects the land use proposal described in this report.

Corporate Communications: It is anticipated that this Bylaw will be brought forward to Council for a Public Hearing on December 16, 2013. In accordance with Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act a notice of the public hearing will be published in the December 6th and December 13th editions of Airdrie City View. Adjacent owners will be mailed a notice of the Public Hearing and the subject property will be posted. Recommendation: That Municipal Planning Commission That City Council gives First Reading to Bylaw No. B-34/2013 as presented.

David Wyatt

Senior Planner

Presenter: David Wyatt, Senior Planner Department: Planning & Development Reviewed by: Jamie Dugdale, Team Leader, Planning Attachments: Direct Control Bylaw, Report Map Set Appointment:

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CITY OF AIRDRIE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

BYLAW NO. B-34/2013

Being a bylaw of the City of Airdrie to amend Bylaw No. B-09/2005, known as the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw.

WHEREAS under the authority and subject to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, the Council of the City of Airdrie has adopted Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005; and WHEREAS the Council deems it desirable to amend the said City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw in the manner outlined below; and WHEREAS Council has received an application to amend the City of Airdrie Land Use Map, Section 2-8(3) of Bylaw No. B-09/2005 to redesignate Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Plan 1112528 S ½ of Sec 15-27-29-W4M from Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) to Direct Control District as shown on the attached Schedule ’A’.

WHEREAS Council has received an application to amend Part Eight of the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005 by including Section 8-39 Direct Control Thirty Eight (38) as shown in the attached Schedule ‘B’.

WHEREAS Council held a Public Hearing and has given consideration to the

representations made to it in accordance with Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto.

NOW THEREFORE City of Airdrie Council, duly assembled, enacts the following: 1.1 That the City of Airdrie Land Use Map, Section 2-8(3) of Bylaw No. B-09/2005

be amended by redesignating Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Plan 1112528 within the S ½ of Sec 15-27-29-W4M from Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) to Direct Control District as shown on the attached Schedule ’A’.

1.2 That Part Eight the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005 be amended by including Section 8-39 Direct Control Thirty Eight (38) as shown in the attached Schedule ‘B’.

INTERPRETATION 2.1 In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:

a) “City” means the municipal corporation of the City of Airdrie or the area contained within the boundary thereof as the context requires;

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2.2 Each provision of the Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw remain valid and enforceable.

2.3 Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any provision of any

federal or provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any requirement of any lawful permit, order or licence.

2.4 Any heading, sub-headings, or tables of contents in this Bylaw are included for

guidance purposes and convenience only, and shall not form part of this Bylaw. 2.5 Where this Bylaw refers to another Act, bylaw, regulation or agency, it includes

reference to any Act, bylaw, regulation or agency that may be substituted therefore.

2.6 All the schedules attached to this Bylaw shall form a part of this Bylaw. Read a first time this ______ day of _______________, 2013. Read a second time this ______ day of _______________, 2013. Read a third time this ______ day of _______________, 2013.

Executed this ______ day of ________________, 2013.

______________________________ Mayor

______________________________ City Clerk

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LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT

SCHEDULE “A”

AMENDMENT

Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) to

Direct Control District (DC)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TITLE #1: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, PLAN 1112528

TITLE #2: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, PLAN 1112528 S ½ of Sec 15-27-29-W4M

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DIRECT CONTROL BYLAW

SCHEDULE “B” Section 8-39 Direct Control Thirty Eight (38) Direct Control Bylaw Regulations The regulations of the Direct Control District comprise of:

(1) General Regulations (2) Land Use Regulations (3) Site Specific Development Regulations (4) Definitions

(1) General Regulations

a. Affected Lands:

i. All of Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Plan 111 2528 containing 3.16 ha (7.8 ac), as

generally illustrated in the plan below:

b. That the Development Authority shall be responsible for the issuance of Development Permit(s) for the Lands subject to this Bylaw.

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c. All development in this Direct Control (DC) District shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Land Use Bylaw, as amended, including Section 6-1 General Rules for Industrial Districts, unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw.

d. Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1) and Direct Control Regulations shall

apply. e. The uses listed within this bylaw are considered permitted uses and will require

a Development Permit in accordance with the regulations set forth in the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw and Direct Control Bylaw. The list of discretionary uses listed under Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1), continue to be considered discretionary.

(2) Land Use Regulations

a. Purpose and Intent:

The purpose and intent of this District is to accommodate a wider range of uses to Industrial Business Park One District (IB-1). Development in this district is intended to integrate industrial and commercial uses and ensure that operations do not create nuisances for surrounding lands. The approving authority will, at its sole discretion, require development within this District to meet high standards of landscaping, aesthetics and efficient, comprehensive site design. This District recognizes the high visibility of the industrial corridor along Highway 2 and Veteran's Boulevard as well as being adjacent to an open space and pathway network. Additional site specific regulations shall apply in order to mitigate the following impacts: 1. Pedestrian movement and interface sensitivity with the existing open

space and pathway network; 2. Visual impact on the surrounding streets and adjacent properties; 3. Visual impact of outside storage on surrounding lands; 4. Aesthetic and architectural control respecting building design;

b. Uses

Retail Sales Vehicle Service Station, Bulk Fuel Depot Warehouse Sales All listed permitted and discretionary uses listed in Land Use Bylaw Section 6-2(2) and 6-2(3)

(3) Site Specific Development Regulations The following are site specific regulations that shall apply to all development within this District and be to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.

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Landscaping and Screening

a. A Landscaping Plan shall be prepared at the time of submission of a Development Permit.

b. The submitted Landscaping Plan shall address the interface area between the proposed outside storage area and the Public Utility Lot located adjacent to the subject lands and be sensitive to the pedestrian environment and high visual prominence of the site.

c. Landscaping adjacent to exterior walls that are visible from adjacent public lands are to be designed to minimize the perceived mass of the building and to improve the visual appearance of long expanses of blank walls.

d. Screening techniques shall be incorporated into the Landscape Plan with

respect to outside storage areas located within view of adjacent public roadways and lands.

Transportation and Access

e. An update to the Transportation Impact Assessment shall be submitted with consideration of the proposed access locations onto Highland Park Boulevard and Highland Park Cove.

f. The Transportation Impact Assessment shall consider design of the proposed new access points and their impacts on pedestrian movement in the area associated with the existing regional trail and sidewalk. Recommendations of improved level of service and safety associated with potential pedestrian, vehicle conflicts shall be included.

Architectural Control and Building Design

g. The design, character and appearance of all buildings shall be appropriate and

compatible with the surrounding area.

h. All exterior finishing materials exposed to public view shall be selected having regard to the objective of ensuring a high standard of appearance appropriate to the location of this site and visual appearance on major public roadways and public open space located to the south of the site.

i. The roof-line and building façade shall include design elements and variations

that reduce the perceived mass of buildings and add architectural interest.

(4) Definitions

a. Unless otherwise defined in this Direct Control Bylaw, all words and uses shall be defined as per Part One (Definitions) of the City of Airdrie Land Use Bylaw, as amended.

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b. Vehicle Service Station, Bulk Fuel Depot means a development used for the

bulk storage and distribution of petroleum products and may include card lock sales.

c. Warehouse Sales means a development for the wholesale or retail sale of a

limited range of goods from within an enclosed building where the size and nature of the principal goods being sold typically require large floor areas for direct display to the purchaser or consumer. This use includes developments where the principal goods sold are bulky items such as furniture, floor coverings, major appliances and building materials. This use does not include developments used for the retail sale of foods or a broad range of goods for personal or household use.

FIGURE 1: LOCATION UFA LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW B-34/2013

Cam Clark Ford

Costco Distribution

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INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK ONE DISTRICT(IB-1) to DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT (DC)

FIGURE 2: LAND USE UFA LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW B-34/2013

FIGURE 3: POLICY MAP

HIGHLAND PARK NSP

UFA LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW B-34/2013

FIGURE 4: SITE CONTEXT

Costco Distribution

Cam Clark Ford

Propak

UFA

Canadian Tire

Superstore

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UFA LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT

BYLAW B-34/2013

FIGURE 4a: SITE CONTEXT (DETAIL)

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FIGURE 6: TYPICAL SITE DESIGN (PINCHER CREEK, ALBERTA)


AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date (M/D/Y): 12/2/2013 Subject: Community Investment Funds Update

Boards Routed Through: Date: Community Services Advisory Board City Council

11/12/2013 12/2/2013

Description: Staff is providing an update on the Community Investment Fund activities of 2013. Background: In February of 2013 City Council approved the Community Investment Funds (CIF) policy. CIF is a program that allows the City to partner at the grassroots level with community not-for-profit organizations and neighbourhood associations to host sustainable festivals, events and/or neighbourhood projects within Airdrie to enhance the quality of life of residents. CIF is built on an outcome-based funding model. The focus is to connect the proposed initiatives (festivals and events) with the outcomes identified in CIF and Council‟s strategic priorities on arts and culture. CIF applications are made available and reviewed annually. Through the CIF, eligible groups can apply for the following:

Neighbourhood Matching Fund

Supports events that create a strong sense of community and safety

Helps residents to collaboratively address the needs of their neighbourhood

Provides one-to-one matching funds up to $500 for sustainable initiatives that bring neighbours together

Small scale festivals and events fund

Enhances arts, culture and recreational sustainability by protecting the characteristics that make Airdrie unique

Provides matching seed funding up to $5,000 for newly formed organizations or to revitalize smaller existing community not-for-profit organizations

Organizations are encouraged to become self-sustainable

Nurtures innovative arts, recreational and creative expressions that further strengthen Airdrie‟s reputation as a vibrant community with a heightened sense of identity, place and community

Large scale festivals and events fund

Enhances Airdrie‟s economic sustainability by providing matching funding up to $15,000 to community not-for-profit organizations that have an established history of organizing and hosting large scale festivals and events capable of attracting tourism

Funding is awarded to community not-for-profit organizations that can organize and host festivals and events that are multi-faceted, have established or potential audience support, and have the capacity to strengthen local economies

This unique approach to funding allows Council to have local autonomy to enter into partnerships with various community groups at varying levels of investment. Instead of focusing on what to fund or ensuring there is equitable distribution of funds at every level, the CIF asks the question, “Does the community group and the project, festival and/or event they are proposing achieve the sustainability outcomes for arts, culture and recreation?” One of Council‟s strategic priorities is “Continue to support community-grown-and-led arts and cultural events to enhance our citizens‟ quality of life.” To this end, the City invested $14,270 and $6,730 in gift-in-kind to the Creative Airdrie Society for their annual Culture in the Creek initiative through the 2013 Community Investment Funds. Culture in the Creek runs only 3 out of the 17 days of arts and culture related activities during ARTember.

The 2013 Culture in the Creek event took place in Nose Creek Park from September 27 to 29 which coincided with Alberta Arts Days and the national Culture Days which allowed the group to piggyback on both regional and national advertising and promotion. This is the third year the ARTember planning group has delivered Culture in the Creek in Nose Creek Park and once again the event drew thousands of residents and included everything from local music, multi-cultural entertainment, quilt making, art walk, interactive artist demonstrations, a cupcake eating contest, an information booth and “Art from the Dump” exhibit from the City of Airdrie‟s Waste and Recycling Department, and a visit from the Honorable Minister of Culture Heather Klimchuk.

All recipients of CIF small scale and large scale funding have 90 days after their event to provide a financial report on how the money was spent. Creative Airdrie has until December 29th to submit this information for 2013, so an update is not available at this time.

Profile of Visitors

Of the approximately 4,000 of attendees, 59 male and 119 female visitors of Culture at the Creek completed the Prosperous City Survey. 35 surveys were deemed as incomplete as the questions that were centered around quality of life and living in Airdrie were not complete. We can likely infer that these individuals are not Airdrie residents.

80% of respondents indicated they spent 60 minutes or more at the event. In addition, 61% indicated having attended at least three or more culture and recreational events in the last 12 months.

Compared to Alberta‟s $115 per capita spending, respondents indicated they spent $100-$150 in the past 12 months on admission to performing arts events such as plays, concerts, dance performances and other cultural activities.1

Sense of Community

144 visitors completed the sense of community section of the survey. On average 85% of respondents indicated they felt welcomed in Airdrie and felt a sense of belonging. 81% of respondents stated they enjoyed living in Airdrie. 95% of respondents indicated the quality of life in Airdrie as either good or very good.

Vendor Impact

Based on information provided by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, $378 million dollars is generated annually within Alberta‟s arts sector. As a result of this significant economic impact it was important to survey the businesses that were involved to help measure the economic climate for the Culture in the Creek event.

1 Hill, Kelly. Cultural Spending on Culture in Canada, 2010. It is important to note that the data results used by Hill Strategies were derived from Statistics Canada‟s Survey of Household Spending on general household consumption of art work and attendance of cultural events.

Fifteen vendors (ten from Airdrie, Four from Calgary, and one other) were asked to complete an economic impact survey to measure business activities that may have been stimulated by the Artember event. On average, each vendor spent two days at the event with two staff. Most of the vendors were home-based businesses and a few commercial retail businesses.

Most of the vendors stated their main reasons for attending the event were to either sell products or create future leads;

13 out of 15 vendors indicated the event was beneficial for their business;

10 vendors indicated sales of goods and services ranged between $0 and $2,000; 2014 Events In June of 2013 Council reviewed submissions for festivals and events that are to occur in 2014. Since these events have yet to take place, no updates can be given. For reference, the following funds will be allocated to these events, pending budget approval:

2014 CIF Festivals & Events Allocation Gift-in-kind Funding Category

Airdrie Food Bank Society--Annual Empty Bowls Festival $5,464 $850 Large Scale

Airdrie Festival of Lights Society--Annual holiday light show $12,638 $0 Large Scale

Airdrie Performing Arts Society--Annual Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts.

$10,807 $1,680 Large Scale

Creative Airdrie Society--ARTember-Culture in the Creek 2014.

$13,688 $6,700 Large Scale

Total: $42,597 $9,230

Neighbourhood Matching Fund Throughout 2013 nine neighbourhoods applied for funding through the CIF Neighbourhood Matching Fund, with seven of these being successful. All of these applications were for block parties, which are only eligible for CIF funding if they meet the outcome of fostering safe and caring neighbourhoods. Successful applicants met this through a variety of means such as guest speakers, safety presentations, educational material, and the creation of neighbourhood contact lists. The successful applicants are, as follows:

2013 CIF Neighbourhood Matching Fund events Allocation

Baywater $500

Coopers Square $353

Hillcrest $395

Luxstone Place $102

Prairie Springs Crescent $193

Sunridge $320

Tipping Close $355

Total: $2,218

Each of these neighbourhoods submitted an application prior to their event. Successful applicants were then provided with a „Safe & Caring Neighbourhoods Survey‟ either electronically or in print. After their event‟s conclusion, survey results and expense receipts were returned to the City. This survey uses the same questions used in the Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The questions themselves are framed by the AirdrieONE quality of life social sustainability indicators. By using the same questions staff is able to compare each community to the rest of the city as shown in the table below: Sense of Community Airdrie Sunridge Luxstone

Place Hillcrest/ Prairie

Springs

Tipping Close

Bay Water

My neighbourhood is a good place to live 83% 97% 89% 94% 100% 85% I recognize most of the people who live in my neighbourhood 37% 67% 52% 45% 80% 30% If there is a problem, neighbourhood residents can resolve it 25% 72% 63% 60% 76% 30% I have influence over what my neighbourhood is like 24% 61% 41% 65% 80% 33%

Sense of Safety

I feel safe walking in my neighbourhood during the day 100% 86% 67% 72% 92% 89% I feel safe walking in my neighbourhood at night 85% 89% 56% 62% 76% 63% Coopers Square used the older Safe Airdrie Partnership Survey for their reporting. Although the statements were slightly different, the intended results were similar to the Safe and Caring Neighbourhood Survey. Sense of Community Coopers

Square This event has strengthened the sense of community in my neighbourhood.

93%

This event has allowed me to meet new people in my neighbourhood.

100%

Sense of Safety My neighbourhood is a safe place to live.

81%

People in my neighbourhood look out for each other.

89%

A minimum of 25 surveys needed to be submitted, but other than this, reimbursement was not tied to survey results.The average number of surveys collected per community was 31. Survey findings will be used to monitor the effect of neighbourhood activities and events on perceived safety and community wellbeing. Staff hopes to eventually map these and future results and make them publicly available on the City of Airdrie website. Looking forward to 2014, staff will work with the Corporate Communications Department to market the Neighbourhood Matching Fund as more than just a mechanism to fund block parties. This fund could potentially support the creation of neighbourhood associations, block watches, babysitting co-ops, or any other number of initiatives around safe and caring communities. Boards Routed Through:

This report was presented to the Community Services Advisory Board on November 12th. No specific concerns were raised, although some questions were asked around the 2014 CIF applications. Alternatives/Implications: N/A

Corporate Communications: N/A Recommendation: That City Council accepts the report for information.

Robbie White

Community Developer for Youth

Presenter: Robbie White Attachments:

OUTSTANDING COUNCIL FOLLOWUP (Updated to November 18, 2013)

2013 Item Director

Contact Alderman and

Date Originated Expected Return Date

Direct Transit staff to work with community partners to introduce a new service delivery model for paratransit services to Calgary to be implemented to align with the expiry of the current service agreement to ensure no degradation of service to users including supplementary service models in other communities.

M. Lock Hegg - Mar 18/13 Mar 2014

Direct staff to report back on alternative local transit service models.

M. Lock Alexander - Sept 17/12 Mar 2014

Meet with the Airdrie and Area Community Learning Centre Project committee, determine staff’s involvement and the financial contribution required, and report back with a recommendation.

M. Lock Alexander – Jul 15/13 Jan 2014

Direct staff to continue to investigate Alternative #3 of the report entitled “Transit Service to Cross Iron Mills Mall” to expand the scope of service to include extension into northeast Calgary.

M. Lock Hegg – Sep 3/13 Mar 2014

Report back to Council with further alternatives for ethical guidelines from other communities.

P. Schulz Burley – Nov 4/13 Org January 2014

Report back to Council detailing what financial assistance other communities are providing for health care initiatives.

M. Locking Brown – Nov 4/13 January 2014

Report back to Council with respect to the ways that speeding is currently being dealt with in the community including the potential use of photo radar.

M. Locking Hegg – Nov 4/13 December 2013

Report back on limiting the number of election signs on public property and what is being done in other communities with respect to election signage as part of the development of the new Land Use Bylaw.

L. Stevens Hegg – Nov 18/13 March 2014

Report back on proposed storm pond service levels for formal Council endorsement.

L. Stevens Burley – Nov 18/13 May 2014

Report back with information regarding the implementation of bar service and required staffing at Bert Church Theatre.

M. Lock Hegg – Nov 18/13 June 2014

Investigate and report back on the concerns of Mr. Mohammed Benini including the inspection and identification of vehicles previously involved in floods and the qualifications of inspection agencies in Airdrie.

M. Locking Brown – Nov 18/13 February 2014

2012

Report back in one year re success of responsible cat ownership education campaign.

M. Locking Hegg - Mar 19/12 (Revised Mar 18/13)

Mar 2013 (Revised to Mar 2014)

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