AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber at the Canmore Civic Centre, 902 – 7 Avenue Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:00 P.M
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TOWN OF CANMORE AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council Council Chamber at the Canmore Civic Centre, 902 – 7 Avenue Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Times are estimates only. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD – Before meeting is called to order A. CALL TO ORDER AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5:00 1. Agenda for the September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council B. DELEGATIONS 5:00 – 5:15 1. Brian McClure, President of Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce: Innovate Canmore 5:15 – 5:30 2. Brian P. Hennings – Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park 5:30 – 5:45 3. Mark Schulz – Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park 5:45 C. MINUTES 1. Minutes of the August 15, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council 2. Minutes of the August 22, 2017 Public Hearing for MR Disposition 3. Minutes of the August 22, 2017 Special Meeting of Council D. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES None E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5:45 – 5:55 1. Lot 28MR Disposition at 201 Stewart Creek Rise Recommendation: That Council approve the disposition of Municipal Reserve Lot 28MR, Block 21, Plan 1611360 known as 201 Stewart Creek Rise for the purpose of directing funds to the Municipal Reserve Fund and direct Administration to submit documents to Land Titles to undertake that disposition. F. BYLAW APPROVAL 5:55 – 6:10 1. Community Event Committee Bylaw 2017-33 Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third reading to Community Event Committee Bylaw 2017-33. 6:10 – 6:20 2. Bylaw 2017-32 Committee Term Length and Composition – to amend Bylaws 26-95, 27-95, 40-98 Recommendation: That Council give first, second and third reading to Bylaw 2017-32. Agenda prepared by: Cheryl Hyde, Municipal Clerk Page 1 of 3 September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 1 of 242 G. NEW BUSINESS 6:20 – 6:40 1. Amend Assessment Appeal Fees Recommendations: (1) That Council amend the 2017 complaint fee for Condo Corp # 0211484 to a total filing fee of $250 for all 39 assessment complaints filed. (2) That Council approve fees for an assessment complaint as follows: (a) Residential properties of 3 units or fewer: $50.00/tax roll (b) Non-Residential & Multi Family Residential of 4 units or more, based on an assessed value of: Up to $50,000 $ 50.00/tax roll $50,001 - $250,000 $250.00/tax roll $250,001 - $5,000,000 $500.00/tax roll Greater than $5,000,000 $650.00/tax roll And that the Assessment Review Board may, at their discretion, refund all or a portion of the complaint fee. (3) That Council rescind Resolution 075-2010, Complaint Fee Schedule. 6:40 – 7:00 2. Requests for an Adjustment to 2017 Property Taxes Recommendation: That Council uphold the 2017 property taxes as assessed on tax rolls #19613, #17633, #18594, #20757, and #13526. 7:00 – 7:15 BREAK 7:15 – 7:30 3. Provincial Living Wage Network Recommendation: That Council approve the allocation of $10,000 per year for two years (2017 and 2018) out of the General Operating Reserve to join an Inter-Municipal Living Wage Network. 7:30 – 8:00 4. Municipal Benchmarking – Police Services Purpose: To provide Council with highlights from the Municipal Benchmarking Initiative – Police RCMP report. 8:00 – 8:30 5. Municipal Benchmarking – Fire Services Purpose: To provide Council with highlights from the Municipal Benchmarking Initiative – Fire Services report. 8:30 – 8:45 6. Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement Recommendation: That council authorize the signing of the Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement as attached. H. CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION None I. REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION None J. NOTICES OF MOTION None K. IN CAMERA None Agenda prepared by: Cheryl Hyde, Municipal Clerk Page 2 of 3 September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 2 of 242 8:45 L. ADJOURNMENT Agenda prepared by: Cheryl Hyde, Municipal Clerk Page 3 of 3 September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 3 of 242 Attachment 1 INNOVATE CANMORE Background Phase 1: “Pilot Model” 2017 - Phase 2: “Build Out” 2019-2020 September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 4 of 242 The Vision ● Canmore economic diversification into the knowledge/learning-based technology space; focus on IP development in AI; ● Encourage knowledge/learning-based tech entities to locate and hire in Canmore ● Attract professional middle-income families;develop a vibrant working middle-class; ● Canmore to be a “destination of choice” for these professionals; quality of life attributes of the community; ● Leverage UofA & UofC research positions; ● Tie into the significant provincial and federal govt. investment focus in the tech sector particularly emphasizing R&D in September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 5 of 242 Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Ecosystem ● Canmore possesses a small but vibrant “sub-culture” of knowledge/learning-based technology professionals; ● Additionally,many such professionals would like to live & work in Canmore (e.g., discussions with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute at the UofA - post doctorates and professors.); ● Canmore has access to the Alberta Super-Net Internet infrastructure; ● Canmore has a role to play in leveraging recent federal & provincial govt. funding announcements in support of tech R&D particularly in Artificial Intelligence. September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 6 of 242 The Business Model Phase 1 “Pilot Program” : Focus on development of IP;academic collaborations. Tech Super Hub : Co-working space;startup accelerator;scientific & www.innovatecanmore.com technical mentoring,education,social networking. : Users - sole practitioners to 3+ person tech startups. estimate up to 15 users by June 2018 : Funding - User fees,Provincial grants, Private equity. Phase 2 “Build Out” : Monetize IP;corporate & academic collaborations Research Transition : Turn-key services: “Desktop to Market” Facility : R&D Campus (phased build-out but 40-60,000 sq ft at completion) : Funding -Developer,Corporate Sponsorship,Private September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 7 of 242 The Ask - Municipal Support Phase 1-”Pilot Program”: Support “in kind” re Super-Net Access Phase 2- “Build Out” : Funding for Initial Feasibility Study - $25,000 Focus - Municipal Economic Development diversification Applicant - Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce Consultant RFP; project scope to be developed by the Innovate Canmore Steering Group Brian McClure; President Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce Dr Stephen Bates; Dr Douglas Hallett; Ray de Paul; Sandra Lemon Study Period 3-4 months September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 8 of 242 B-2 Lawyer: Brian P. Hennings Direct Line: (403) 228-8385 Email: [email protected] Assistant: Chelsea Strecheniuk Direct Line: (403) 228-8386 Email: [email protected] File No. 17-2223/BPH September 1, 2017 VIA EMAIL [email protected] The Town of Canmore Canmore Civic Centre 902 7th Avenue Canmore AB T1W 3K1 Attention: Lisa de Soto, Chief Administrative Officer Dear Ms. de Soto: Re: Hubman/Three Sisters Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park Further to the Town of Canmore’s letter of August 25, 2017, we acknowledge that letter and the contents of the same with our thanks. On a further review of this matter generally, and a review of the content of the town’s letter, some additional facts have come to light which, in our view, are prudent to the considerations of Council together with the written submissions already earlier advanced. Off-Leash Dog Park Guidelines On review of a Town of Canmore planning document entitled “Open Spaces & Trails Plan” dated June 2015 (the “Plan”), we note that contained on page 33 of that document, a copy of which is attached for ease of reference, the plan provides as follows: OFF LEASH DOG PARKS Provision of off-leash areas is important for avoiding the wildlife conflict and stress which can result from dogs being exercised off-leash in inappropriate areas. We recommend the adoption of the following off leash dog park guidelines: (…) • Accessible for maintenance • Varied opportunities – allow dogs and their humans to be active together • Minimum distance from a residential or commercial property of 120m • Minimum of 0.5ha area (…) [Emphasis Added] While we recognize that the Plan is not a document with force of legislation pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, we expect that the Town would have nevertheless carefully considered the information available to it and the relevant and reasonable 00308443v2 September 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 5 p.m. Page 9 of 242 Warren Benson Amantea LLP Page 2 alternatives regarding the adoption of the above guidelines before approving the Plan. Given that now in accordance with the Council Policy Guidelines dated June 27, 2017 such guidelines are a “recommended practice that allows some discretion or leeway in its interpretation, implementation, or use. (…)” [Emphasis Added], we are left to question why the Hubman site has been proposed at all given that the proposed Hubman site, in our view, falls afoul of at least four of these guidelines contained in the Plan. In particular, we are informed that proposed site: 1. has considerable access issues as outlined in our letter to Mr. Fish dated August 22, 2017; 2. is approximately 10-20m from the nearest residential property; 3. is approximately 0.3ha in total area; and 4. presently advances no particulars regarding varied opportunities which we assert ought to include varied opportunities for both dog and human users - much akin to the water, path and green space configuration present in other Town of Canmore off-leash dog park sites. Right to Make Oral Submissions We take considerable issue with the town’s assertion that our clients are not entitled to an opportunity to be heard at the council meeting scheduled for September 19, 2017. In particular, we draw your attention to Section 7 of Procedural Bylaw 04-2013, which provides: 7: PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS 7.1.