Offi ce of Innovation and Collaboration

CORE DEPARTMENT MANDATES:

• Promote innovation and collaboration both internally and externally.

• Support economic development and growth. • Enhance quality of life through community vibrancy initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Offi ce of Innovation and Collaboration (OIC) department oversees a number of functions, including planning and development, communications, building services, information technology, economic development and records management. Our staff include planners, IT professionals, corporate communications, building inspectors, and administration. We work with developers to guide them through the processes involved in obtaining zoning changes, subdivision approvals, development permits, building permits, and prepare recommendations for Council.

We also provide social media updates, undertake planning studies, ensure corporate information systems are working properly, and work with residents and businesses to enhance growth in the community.

OFFICE OF OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION COLLABORATION

KEY PROJECTS: The Logistics Hub and Intermodal Feasibility study was completed for the City and the Airport; further work was completed on the Cranbrook Cycle Network Plan; bylaw changes were implemented to accommodate the legalization of cannabis; zoning changes were implemented to accommodate aff ordable housing; initial planning was undertaken for industrial development in the recently acquired Tembec lands.

Some of the larger permits approved included the Golden Life Management independent and supported living facility; Dycar Pharmaceuticals medical cannabis cultivation facility; Key City Theatre roof repair, and 3 industrial mini storage buildings.

The Master Development Agreement/Framework interim draft was completed and reviewed with developers. This document clarifi es the development processes for the City of Cranbrook, and concurrent with this, the latecomer charge and oversize cost rebate administration bylaw is being developed. Also, the City was a fi nalist for the 2018 Open for Business Awards.

Internally, our department worked on enhancing records management processes, contributed to Worksafe Procedures Development, streamlined building permit procedures, and updated our IT network equipment and software.

To use creativity and innovation to enhance opportunities in the City both in quality of life and economic development.

2018 Focus To promote economic development and quality of life

2018 Key Accomplishment Completion of the Master Development Agreement

2018 Key Accomplishment Intermodal Feasibility Study

2019 Goal To continue to improve customer service