Cambrian Heights Community Association 2015 Annual General Meeting April 28, 2015 1

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Cambrian Heights Community Association 2015 Annual General Meeting

April 28, 2015

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Agenda Highlights Approval of Agenda & Prior Minutes Report on Audited Financials YE March 31, 2014 Presidents Report on Prior YE Financial Highlights YE March 31, 2015 Election of President & Directors Special Resolutions Presidents Outlook 2015-16 Other Business Invited Guests (Kyle Fawcett, Druh Farrell) Reception

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2014-15 Highlights

Continued to Maintain Strong Financial Position

Hall Capital Improvements - Kitchen, Washrooms, School Facilities - City of Calgary Grants $45,000 (74%)

Continued Social Programs - Halloween Party, Stampede Breakfast, Weekly Yoga

Additional Social Programs - Winter Skating Party, October Photo Contest

Formation of Planning Committee

Upgrade of Website Content

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Year Ended March 31, 2014

Sources of Income: $101,000

Edelweiss 26%

Memberships 3%

Hall Rentals 17%

Casino 51%

Other 3%

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Year Ended March 31, 2014

Expenditures:$114,000

Cash (unrestricted):

$139,000

Cash (restricted):

$55,000

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Year Ended March 31, 2015*

Sources of Income:

$133,000

Edelweiss 20%

Memberships 3%

Hall Rentals 14%

Casino 58%

Other 5%

6* Unaudited

Year Ended March 31, 2015*

Expenditures:

$155,000

Cash (unrestricted)

$182,000

Cash (restricted) $33,000

7* Unaudited

Special Resolutions

Establishing a Corporate Membership Category and Establish an Initial Annual Fee of $100 - Objective to Involve Resident Merchants in Community for Mutual Benefit

Increase the Associate Family Membership Annual Fee to $15 - Objective to Equalize to Resident Family Fee Based on Use of Facilities

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Looking Forward CHCA Continued Focus on Financial Sustainability

5-Year Budget Plan

Expand Appeal of Community Membership New Social & Educational Programs, Street Focus

Improve Community Engagement & Communication Website, Newsletter, Social Media

Look at Improvements in Hall Usability

Increase the Use & Safety of our Community Parks

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Secondary Suite Issue The CHCA Board Has Not Taken a Positive or Negative View as to

the Benefits of Secondary Suites (Proposed Land Use Bylaw Change).

Wards 7,8,9,11 (Permitted Use – “Basement”, Discretionary Use – “Back Yard Suite”)

Affordability, Safety, Densification (Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton)

The Board Has Passed a Resolution Requesting the City to Provide Assurance as to:

Owner Occupied Only

No Infringement on Neighbouring Privacy/Light

Provide Confirmation of Infrastructure Capacities

Proactive Steps in Regards to Parking, Traffic Flow &Transportation Access

Resident Approval of Bylaw Change Thru Petition of Property Owners

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Community Involvement

Social Events

Meet Other Residents & Expand Experience

Create New & Improve Existing Community Events (Arts, Culture, Education, Recreation)

Participate in Planning Issues

Development, Transportation, Parks

Strengthen Community Where You Live Thru Participation and Volunteering

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Increase Your Community Awareness

Attend Board Meeting(s)

Read Monthly Newsletter

Check Website (www.cambrianheightscommunity.com)

Email/Phone Board Members

Participate in Existing Programs

Talk to Your Neighbours

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