Cranbrook public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
Cranbrook Council is holding its second public budget meeting on the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan. Staff are seeking resolutions on phasing and funding for major road reconstruction, Mount Royal remediation, a UV disinfection grant application, surplus allocation, and advance budget approvals. No public comments were received; a formal budget bylaw is expected in February.
- 2022-2024 Road Program: 4th Street North and Victoria Avenue reconstruction, total estimated $35.0M, with 2024 borrowing of $15,500,000
- Mount Royal Remediation Phase 2: use remaining ~$550,000 lawsuit settlement for full depth reclamation on Mount Royal Ridge
- Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility: $11.59M project, applying for ICIP grant covering up to 73.33%
- Fire & Emergency Services: two proposed firefighter positions removed; $60,000 operational assessment replaced with $80,000 service review and strategic plan
- Allocation of 2020 surplus: $1,805,217 distributed to reserves, accumulated surplus, and capital works reserve
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, December 6, 2021, with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021, which would change 926 - 6th Street S from Public Institutional (P-1) to Single Family Extended Residential (R-1) to reflect its current residential use. Council will also consider third reading and adoption of that bylaw, adoption of the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4069, and first three readings of three enforcement and borrowing bylaws. New business includes 2022 council meeting dates, acting mayor and committee appointments, and a petition about deer traps in Terra Lee Terrace.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021 for 926 - 6th Street S (P-1 to R-1)
- Adoption of 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4069, 2021
- First three readings of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 4070, 2021 and Municipal Ticketing Information Systems Amendment Bylaw 4071, 2021
- First three readings of 2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4072, 2021
- Petition from Terra Lee Terrace Strata Corporation requesting deer traps be placed in Terra Lee
Public Hearing
Cranbrook City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021, which would change the zoning of 926 - 6th Street South from Public Institutional Zone: P-1 to Single Family Extended Residential Zone: R-1. The stated purpose is to make the zoning reflect the property's current use. No one registered or spoke, and the hearing was closed at 6:02 p.m.
- Public hearing on City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021
- Rezoning of 926 - 6th Street South from P-1 (Public Institutional) to R-1 (Single Family Extended Residential)
- Stated reason: to align zoning with the property's current use
- Held electronically under Provincial Health Order COVID restrictions, broadcast live on the City's website
- No public comments received; hearing opened 6:01 p.m. and closed 6:02 p.m.
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting on December 1, 2021. The only substantive item is a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter, covering labour relations or other employee relations. All other agenda sections — minutes, delegations, bylaws, business, and correspondence — are listed as Nil, so no public decisions are scheduled beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), citing labour relations or other employee relations
- Adoption of the December 1, 2021 Special Council meeting agenda
- All other agenda items (minutes, delegations, bylaws, new business, correspondence) listed as Nil
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. The only substantive item is a presentation by Joel Short of Urban Systems on updating the City's Development Cost Charges (DCCs), the fees charged to developers to help pay for off-site infrastructure like roads, water, sewer and parks. The agenda itself is otherwise procedural: no closed meeting, no minutes, delegations, bylaws, petitions or correspondence. Council is being asked for direction on options such as phasing in increases, charging single-family DCCs at building permit instead of subdivision, and how to handle not-for-profit rental housing exemptions.
- Urban Systems (Joel Short) presents a DCC update; current bylaw dates to 2004 and was amended in 2010 to exempt not-for-profit housing
- Proposed single-family DCC rises from $2,032 to $11,932 per lot, phased in over 3 or 4 years (Year 1 at $6,706 with 40% assist)
- City assist cost estimated at $651,412 in Year 1, dropping to $16,285 by Year 3 or 4
- Council previously directed staff to aim for the lower end of a $10,000-$20,000 DCC range and to phase in increases
- Options discussed include charging low-density DCCs at building permit, waiving DCCs for not-for-profit rental housing case by case, and re-examining South Cranbrook road projects (11th Street, 11th Avenue, 17th Street)
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Council will consider adopting Sanitary Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 4067, 2021, and a 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4069, 2021. Council will also hear a delegation from the Ambulance Paramedics of BC and receive a staff report on alternative transit delivery options. A public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021 (926 - 6th Street S) has been rescheduled to December 6, 2021.
- Adoption vote on Sanitary Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 4067, 2021, which authorizes fees under Sanitary Sewer Connection and Maintenance Responsibility Policy No. 60-106
- Report on 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4069, 2021
- Delegation from Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Emergency Dispatchers of BC
- Staff report on Alternative Transit Delivery Options and Feasibility Assessment
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4068, 2021 (926 - 6th Street S) rescheduled to December 6, 2021
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special budget meeting on November 17-18, 2021 to review the proposed 2022-2026 Five Year Budget and 2022 Work Plan. Departmental presentations cover Recreation and Culture, Fire and Emergency Services, Public Works, Engineering and Development Services, Corporate Administration, Finance (including RCMP and Transit), Human Resources, and Information Technology. The agenda also includes community agency presentations and CFO presentations on utility fees, debt, reserves, and tax levies. No bylaws, delegations, or committee recommendations are scheduled for decision.
- 2022-2026 Five Year Budget Proposals & 2022 Work Plan under New Business
- Recreation & Culture 2022 operating expenses proposed at $4,451,036
- Capital projects include REC0035 Skatepark Expansion at $500,000 and REC0037 Confederation Park Upgrades at $217,575
- Victoria Avenue & 4th Street N Reconstruction and Mount Royal Remediation Phase 2 discussed with phasing/options
- Community agency presentations from Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, History Centre, Tourism, Curling Club, and Public Library
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, with a public hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (listed as Nil on the agenda). Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4055 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4056 for a 71-unit apartment building at 1716 - 4th Street North, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4057 for a craft brewery at 1400 - 4th Street North. Other items include sanitary sewer and waterworks bylaws, fee increases, and a development variance permit for RJO Developments on Pagarut Ave NW.
- Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4055 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4056 for West Urban Development at 1716 - 4th Street North (71-unit apartment)
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4057 for Red Brick Enterprise Ltd. at 1400 - 4th Street North (craft brewery)
- Adoption of Sanitary Sewer Source Control Bylaw No. 4064, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4065, and Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4066
- First three readings of Sanitary Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 4067
- Waterworks Fee Increase with FTE Business Case and Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 4063 (adoption)
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, October 25, 2021, with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on four land-use bylaws affecting properties at 1716 - 4th Street N, 1400 - 4th Street N, and 1001 - Kootenay Street N. Council will also consider third reading of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws tied to West Urban Development and Red Brick Enterprise Ltd., plus several financial and public works bylaws. Other items include a Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies delegation, a cannabis retail licence application at 412 Cranbrook Street North, and correspondence from local organizations.
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4055 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4056 for 1716 - 4th Street N (West Urban Development)
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4057 for 1400 - 4th Street N (Red Brick Enterprise Ltd.)
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4060 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4061 for 1001 - Kootenay Street N (West Urban Development)
- Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4062, 2021 up for adoption; Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 4063, Sanitary Sewer Source Control Bylaw No. 4064, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4065, and Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4066 up for first three readings
- Cannabis retail licence application for Ruderalis Cannabis Co. at 412 Cranbrook Street North (Perry's Plaza)
Public Hearing
The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on October 25, 2021, to gather comments on five proposed bylaws. The items include rezoning for two multi-family residential projects (71 units at 1716 - 4th Street North and 75 units at 1001 - Kootenay Street North) and a craft brewery at 1400 - 4th Street North. No decisions were made during the hearing; it served solely to collect public input before future council votes.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 4055/21: Change land use at 1716 - 4th Street North from Medium Density to High Density Residential for a 71-unit building.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4056/21: Rezone portions of 1716 - 4th Street North to High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone: R-6.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4057/21: Add 'Craft brewery' as a permitted use in Highway Commercial Zone: C-2 at 1400 - 4th Street North.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 4060/21: Change land use at 1001 - Kootenay Street North from Medium Density to High Density Residential for a 75-unit building.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4061/21: Rezone 1001 - Kootenay Street North to High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone: R-6.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviewed a report on reconstructing Victoria Avenue (Hwy 3 to 21st Ave S) and 4th Street North (Kootenay St N to Victoria Ave). Staff presented three phasing options ranging from a 5-year plan using internal funds to a 3-year plan involving significant borrowing. The report recommends Option 3, which uses existing funds for the first two phases and borrows $15.5 million for the final phase in 2024.
- Total estimated capital cost for infrastructure upgrades is $37.6 million.
- Option 3 involves borrowing $15.5 million for Phase 3 (Victoria Ave: 8th St N to 21st Ave).
- Option 2 involves borrowing the full $37.6 million over three years.
- Staff recommend proceeding with Option 3 to balance schedule acceleration and funding flexibility.
- Short-term capital borrowing of up to $1,000,000 may be available to supplement other road projects.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole met to review departmental operations and capital project statuses as of September 30, 2021. The agenda included a detailed look at operating schedules and budget variances for the General Fund and Utility & Airport segments. No new bylaws, rezonings, or specific contract approvals were listed on the agenda; the meeting focused on informational reporting.
- Review of Capital & Special Projects status, including Mt Royal Subdivision Remediation ($1.75M budget) and Sanitary Sewer Trunk from Lagoon to Victoria Ave ($4.6M budget).
- Interim financial report indicates building permit fees are expected to end the year approximately $200,000 over budget.
- City received an additional one-time Community Works Fund payment (Gas Tax) of $899,344.
- Several capital projects delayed to 2022, including the Fire Department Ladder Truck ($1.48M budget) and WFP Entrance Doors ($72,000 budget).
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will consider Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for properties at 1716, 4th Street North and 1001, 10th Street North. The agenda also includes a report on a Revitalization Tax Exemption for the Heidout Restaurant and Fisher Peak Brewing Co at 821 Baker Street. Additionally, Council will review an Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw and receive correspondence regarding ambulance resources.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4055 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4056 for 1716, 4th Street North
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4060 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4061 for 1001, 10th Street North
- Revitalization Tax Exemption report for 649912 BC Ltd. (The Heidout Restaurant and Fisher Peak Brewing Co) at 821 Baker Street
- Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4062, 2021
- Correspondence from Ambulance Paramedics of BC regarding paramedic, dispatch, and ambulance resources
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting where various service providers present their mandates. Agencies including East Kootenay Addiction Services, BC Housing, ANKORS, Community Connections Society, Street Angels, and the RCMP will speak. The goal is to identify gaps in services related to homelessness, substance use, and crime.
- Presentations by East Kootenay Addiction Services Society, BC Housing, and ANKORS
- Overview of Community Connections Society services, including homeless outreach and shelter operations
- Presentation by Street Angels on poverty issues and marginalized support
- Regional Harm Reduction Program overview from Interior Health Authority
- RCMP presentation on agency invite and mandates for the Cranbrook Detachment
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council is scheduled to hold first readings for zoning amendments affecting 1400 4th Street North and the West Urban Development site at 1001-10th Street North. The body will also adopt a Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw and consider licensing applications for Kootenay Indoor Golf and The Blind Pig Pub. Additionally, staff reports cover a 2022 Community Resilience Initiative Grant application and a Community Climate Action Plan.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4057, 2021 for 1400, 4th Street North (Red Brick Enterprise Ltd.)
- Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendments for West Urban Development at 1001 - 10th Street North
- Adoption of Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 4054, 2021
- Liquor and Cannabis Control Licensing for Kootenay Indoor Golf (600 Cranbrook Street N) and The Blind Pig Pub (21 Cranbrook Street North)
- Report on 2022 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
Public Hearing
Cranbrook council held a public hearing on six proposed bylaws. Five drew no speakers and were closed after the mayor's three calls for comment: OCP Amendment Bylaw 4042 (328, 520, 714 and 896 Wycliffe Park Road), Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4043 (896 Wycliffe Park Road), Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4051 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 4050 (both 201-7th Avenue South), and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4048 (Lot 5 Wildstone Drive). The hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw 4047 for Lot 5 Wildstone Drive, which would raise the prescribed density from 102 dwelling units to 237, drew multiple speakers both opposed and in favour. The minutes record no council decision on any bylaw; the hearing was the public comment stage only.
- Public hearing held on OCP Amendment Bylaw 4042 (328, 520, 714, 896 Wycliffe Park Road); no speakers, closed 6:06 p.m.
- Public hearing held on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4043 (896 Wycliffe Park Road); no speakers, closed 6:07 p.m.
- Public hearing held on OCP Amendment Bylaw 4047 (Lot 5 Wildstone Drive); residents spoke for and against, closed 7:05 p.m.
- Public hearing held on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4048 (Lot 5 Wildstone Drive); no speakers, closed 7:08 p.m.
- Public hearing held on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4051 (201-7th Avenue South); no speakers, closed 7:11 p.m.
- Public hearing held on OCP Amendment Bylaw 4050 (201-7th Avenue South); no speakers, closed 7:11 p.m.
- No votes or decisions on the bylaws are recorded in these minutes
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, July 19, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South, with a closed meeting at 4:00 P.M. under the Community Charter for labour relations, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. A public hearing at 6:00 P.M. covers Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for the St. Mary Neighborhood Plan, Lot 5 Wildstone, and St. Aidan Church. Council will then consider readings and adoption of those bylaws plus downtown revitalization and transit items.
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4042 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4043 (St. Mary Neighborhood Plan)
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4047 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4048 (Lot 5, Wildstone)
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4050 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4051 (St. Aidan Church, 201-7th Avenue South)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4053, 2021 text amendment to C-1 Zone for craft brewery and craft distillery (adoption)
- Downtown Revitalization Amendment Bylaw No. 4054, 2021 (1-3 readings) and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4055, 2021 for West Urban Development at 1716 - 4th Street North (1st reading)
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting that includes public hearings on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4052 (1441 12th Avenue South) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4053 (text amendment to the C-1 Zone). Council will consider first and second readings for Official Community Plan and zoning amendments related to the St Mary Neighbourhood Plan/Wycliffe Park Road, Lot 5 Wildstone Drive, and St. Aidan Orthodox Church at 201-7th Avenue South. New business includes a McPhee Road Rail Crossing budget amendment, a geotechnical investigation for the 12th Avenue South Local Service Area, the 2020 Annual Report, and a lease amendment request from the Cranbrook Community Theatre Society. A late correspondence item from Compass Developments requests an extension to the Downtown Tax Revitalization Bylaw No. 3746, 2012.
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4052 for 1441 12th Avenue South, changing zoning from RT to R-1 to enable a 6-lot single family subdivision
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4053, a text amendment to the C-1 Zone
- First and second readings for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4042 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4043 for St Mary Neighbourhood Plan/Wycliffe Park Road
- First and second readings for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4047 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4048 for Lot 5, Wildstone Drive
- Late correspondence from Compass Developments requesting an extension to the City of Cranbrook Downtown Tax Revitalization Bylaw No. 3746, 2012
Public Hearing
Cranbrook council held a public hearing on two proposed zoning amendment bylaws. Bylaw No. 4052, 2021 would change 1441 12th Avenue South from Residential Transitional Zone: RT to Single Family Extended Residential Zone: R-1 to enable a proposed 6-lot single family residential subdivision. Bylaw No. 4053, 2021 would add a definition and permitted use for craft brewery and craft distillery in the Community Commercial: C-1 Zone downtown. Mayor Pratt asked three times for comments on each bylaw; hearing none, he closed the hearing on Bylaw 4052 at 6:07 p.m. and on Bylaw 4053 at 6:09 p.m. No decisions on the bylaws were recorded at this hearing.
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4052, 2021 opened and closed at 6:07 p.m. with no comments received
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4053, 2021 opened and closed at 6:09 p.m. with no comments received
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets June 21, 2021 to discuss proposed OCP and zoning amendments for Lot 5, Wildstone Drive. The applicant, Crowne Pacific Development Corp., seeks to increase allowed density from 102 to 237 dwelling units and reduce parking from 2.0 to 1.5 spaces per unit. Council deferred the bylaws on June 14 and directed staff to hold this meeting for clarification. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- OCP Bylaw Amendment No. 4047, 2021 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4048, 2021 for Lot 5, Wildstone Drive
- Proposed density increase from 102 to 237 dwelling units on the 7.314-acre (2.96 ha) parcel
- Requested parking reduction from 2.0 to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
- Applicant offers $118,500 amenity contribution toward a cycle/walk pathway on McPhee Road
- Public concerns raised about density, traffic, and view blocking; staff report addresses these
Regular Council
The Cranbrook City Council will adopt the Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw No. 4024, 2021. Council will also consider several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments, including changes for Lot 5 on Wildstone Drive and St. Aidan Orthodox Church. A delegation from MLA Tom Shypitka will provide a constituency update.
- Adoption of Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw No. 4024, 2021
- Adoption of Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4046, 2021
- OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 4047 and 4048 for Lot 5, Wildstone Drive
- OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments No. 4050 and 4051 for St. Aidan Orthodox Church at 201-7th Avenue South
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4052 for 1441 12th Avenue South
Regular Council
The Cranbrook City Council is scheduled to adopt several bylaws, including updates to records management, streets and parking rules, and fees. The agenda also includes first readings for zoning amendments affecting Wildstone Drive and St. Aidan Orthodox Church, as well as a delegation from the Community Social Planning Society. Correspondence regarding potential increases to RCMP and municipal police staffing will be received for information.
- Adoption of Records and Information Management Bylaw No. 4012, 2021
- Adoption of Streets, Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 4044, 2021
- First reading of OCP and Zoning amendments for Lot 5, Wildstone Drive
- First reading of OCP and Zoning amendments for St. Aidan Orthodox Church at 201-7th Avenue South
- Correspondence regarding potential increase of two RCMP members and municipal police personnel
Regular Council
The Cranbrook City Council will adopt the 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw, which sets a general municipal tax increase of 2.35% for residential properties. Council will also give first reading to an Official Community Plan amendment for the St Mary Neighbourhood Plan/Wycliffe Park Road area. Additionally, Council will review the 2020 audit report and adopt several bylaws regarding airport parking, fees, and records management.
- Adoption of Cranbrook 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw 4040, 2021
- First reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4042, 2021 (St Mary Neighbourhood Plan/Wycliffe Park Road)
- Adoption of Airport Parking and Business Control Amendment Bylaw No. 4041, 2021
- Delegation by Harley Lee, BDO Canada LLP regarding the 2020 City of Cranbrook Audit Report
- Adoption of Records and Information Management Bylaw No. 4012, 2021
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets May 4, 2021 to hear two presentations: an asset management update on levels of service and risk, and a finance review of reserve funds. Staff propose Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw No. 4024, 2021 to repeal obsolete reserve bylaws and consolidate reserves under one bylaw aligned with the City's 2020 Reserves and Surplus Policy. The asset management presentation flags roughly $32 million in major water supply projects over the next five years and notes water and sewer operators now spend about 40% of their time on repairs rather than operations and maintenance.
- Asset management presentation by Mike Matejka, Manager of Infrastructure Planning & Delivery, covering levels of service and risk management
- Reserves presentation by Director of Finance Charlotte Osborne and Deputy Director Charlene Courtney
- Draft Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw No. 4024, 2021 proposed to repeal obsolete reserve bylaws and consolidate reserves
- Major water supply projects identified at roughly $32 million over five years, including disinfection (~$11M), Gold Creek Dam (~$6M), Phillips bypass (~$6.5M) and Phillips upgrades (~$1.5M)
- Water and sewer operators reported spending about 40% of their time on repairs rather than operations and maintenance
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets April 28, 2021 to hear a consultant presentation on updating the city's Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw and to discuss a draft DCC financial model. Council is asked to confirm project lists and give direction on assist factors and DCC rates, which could raise single-detached residential DCCs from the current $2,032 to a range of roughly $9,900-$19,600. Council will also consider allocating $287,101.42 in Columbia Basin Trust community funding among 40 applicants who requested $436,513.49.
- DCC update presentation by Joel Short of Urban Systems; current bylaw dates to 2004 and covers roads, storm sewer, water and sewage
- Calculated single-detached DCC range of $9,900-$19,600 per lot versus the existing $2,032; a proposed figure of $13,231 is shown in a local comparison
- Council asked to confirm DCC project lists and give direction on assist factors and DCC rates
- Possible new Parks DCC of $400-$600 per single-detached unit, which Cranbrook does not currently have
- CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program: $287,101.42 available, 40 applications totaling $436,513.49; recommendations go to the RDEK Board on June 4, 2021
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council holds its regular meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at 40 - 10 Avenue South. Council first meets in a closed session at 3:30 P.M. under Community Charter sections covering labour relations, property security, land matters, litigation, and solicitor-client advice. The public portion includes adoption of the agenda and prior minutes, no public hearing, and a delegation from Staff Sergeant B. Graham of the Cranbrook RCMP detachment presenting the Mayor's Report for the first quarter of 2021. The agenda as supplied is largely procedural and does not list specific contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts.
- Closed meeting at 3:30 P.M. under Community Charter s.90(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), and (i)
- Resolution under Ministerial Order M192 to hold the meeting without the public in Council Chambers, broadcast live at cranbrook.ca/livestream
- Council Chambers capacity set at 14 people for 2 m social distancing
- No public hearing scheduled (listed as Nil)
- Delegation: Staff Sergeant B. Graham, RCMP Cranbrook Detachment, Mayor's Report - 1st Quarter 2021
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, April 12, 2021, with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021 (Temporary Use Permits). Council will then consider third reading and adoption of that bylaw, adoption of a related Development Procedures and Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 4032, first three readings of the Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4036, and adoption of the Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4037. Council will also hear a delegation from Cranbrook Tourism and consider a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Policy No. 30.04.
- Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021 (Temporary Use Permits)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021 — third reading and adoption
- Development Procedures and Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 4032, 2021 — adoption
- Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4036, 2021 — first three readings
- Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4037, 2021 — adoption
Public Hearing
Cranbrook Council held a public hearing on proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021, which would create Temporary Use Permit Areas in all Commercial, Industrial, and Public zones and set criteria for reviewing such applications. Mayor Pratt called for comments three times; hearing none, the hearing was closed at 6:06 p.m. No decision on the bylaw is recorded in these minutes.
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021
- Bylaw would designate all Commercial, Industrial, and Public zones as Temporary Use Permit Areas
- Criteria include compatibility with adjacent parcels and posting an irrevocable, auto-renewing Letter of Credit as financial security
- Council may attach conditions to any Temporary Use Permit issued
- No members of the public spoke; hearing opened 6:02 p.m. and closed 6:06 p.m.
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to adopt Downtown Seasonal Patio Amendment Bylaw No. 4039, 2021. The bylaw amends the 2016 seasonal patio bylaw to allow enhanced outdoor seating for food and beverage businesses on City-owned property during COVID-19 disruptions, and temporarily waives certain patio fees until October 31, 2021. The bylaw received three readings on March 31, 2021 and is now before Council for adoption. The rest of the agenda is procedural with no other items.
- Adoption of Downtown Seasonal Patio Amendment Bylaw No. 4039, 2021 (amends Bylaw No. 3860, 2016)
- Temporarily waives patio fees in sections 4.2(b), 4.3(c), 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 until October 31, 2021
- Allows seasonal patios in front of vacant buildings without approval and permits them only in commercially zoned areas as an accessory use
- Aligns with extended BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch authorizations for Temporary Expanded Services Areas to October 31, 2021
- No budgetary impact reported; bylaw received three readings on March 31, 2021
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a bylaw that would amend the Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw to allow enhanced outdoor patio use during COVID-19 disruptions, with fees temporarily waived until October 31, 2021. Council will also consider a resolution to relax parking requirements for patios and a staff report seeking support for extending Temporary Expanded Service Area liquor authorizations to the same date. No delegations, minutes, or committee recommendations are on the agenda.
- Downtown Seasonal Patio Amendment Bylaw No. 4039, 2021 — first, second, and third reading requested; would waive patio fees and allow patios in front of vacant buildings until Oct 31, 2021
- Resolution to authorize staff to relax Zoning Bylaw parking requirements for businesses using private parking for seasonal patios, expiring Oct 31, 2021
- Staff report seeking Council support to extend Temporary Expanded Service Area (TESA) liquor authorizations through the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to Oct 31, 2021
- Presentation by M. Fercho on Cranbrook Emergency Outdoor Patios 2021
- No budgetary or policy impact reported for either item
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, March 22, 2021, with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. on labour relations and land matters, then a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. Council will hear delegations from College of the Rockies and BC Assessment, and consider three bylaws related to temporary use permits and municipal ticketing. New business includes reports on Shadow Mountain sanitary sewer design costs, a FireSmart grant application, and two human resources policies.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4031, 2021 on Temporary Use Permits (first two readings)
- Development Procedures and Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 4032, 2021 on Temporary Use Permits (readings 1-3)
- Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4037, 2021 (readings 1-3)
- Staff report on Shadow Mountain Offsite Sanitary Sewer Design Costs
- Council support for 2021 FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund Grant Application
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, March 8, 2021, with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on two zoning amendment bylaws for 4A 11th Street South, followed by third reading and adoption of those bylaws and adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4035. Council will also hear a BDO Canada audit planning presentation and a staff report on the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan, and receive an administration update. A closed meeting at 4:00 p.m. will cover labour relations, land, litigation, and annual report matters.
- Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4033 and No. 4034, 2021 for 4A 11th Street South
- Third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4033 and No. 4034, 2021 (4A 11th Street South)
- Adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4035, 2021
- BDO Canada LLP presents the 2021 Audit Planning Report
- Staff report on the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan; a March 1 committee presentation noted a budget increase from $50k to $300k funded through the Downtown Parking Reserve
Public Hearing
Cranbrook Council held a public hearing on two zoning amendment bylaws for a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 30, Plan 5182. Bylaw 4033/21 would change the land from R-2 (three and four family residential) to R-1 (single family extended residential); Bylaw 4034/21 would change it to R-7 (mobile home and single family residential) and allow a parcel of at least 405 m2 instead of the usual 418 m2. Both changes are intended to allow subdivision and further residential development. Two residents spoke, one in favour and one opposed, and both hearings were closed with no decision recorded in these minutes.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4033/21: rezoning Lot 1, DL 30, Plan 5182 from R-2 to R-1 to enable subdivision
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4034/21: rezoning the same land from R-2 to R-7 with a minimum parcel size of 405 m2 instead of 418 m2
- Jean Terpsma, agent for Kan-West Solutions, spoke in favour of both bylaws
- Leanne McBurney, 8-11th Street South, spoke against both bylaws, citing lack of parking and lack of information
- Derek Tymchyna of Kan-West Solutions spoke in support, citing affordable living; a proposed Innes Avenue sidewalk was raised as a question
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, March 1, 2021, with a single substantive item: a presentation on the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan. Staff propose increasing the project budget from $50,000 to $300,000, funded from the Downtown Parking Reserve rather than tax rates, and say a report will go to Council for a budget amendment. If Council agrees, staff would begin an RFP process to hire a consultant; no decision is recorded in this agenda.
- Downtown Revitalization Master Plan presentation and project scope statement (agenda item 7.1)
- Proposed budget increase from $50,000 to $300,000, funded from the Downtown Parking Reserve
- Plan identified as a priority in Council's 2020-2024 Strategic Plan, targeted for completion by Q1 2022
- Scope covers land use, infrastructure, streetscape, architectural design and transportation, with at least 3 revitalization scenarios and cost estimates
- Next step: staff report to Council on the budget amendment, then an RFP to select a consultant
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to adopt the Five Year Financial Plan (2021 to 2025) Bylaw No. 4030, 2021 and a Housing Agreement Repeal Bylaw No. 4028, 2021 for 5210 Kennedy Road. Council will also consider a zoning amendment for 4A - 11th Street South (public hearing rescheduled), first three readings of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4035, 2021, and several policy reports on secondary suites, water turn ons/shut offs, sidewalks, and playground inspections. A public hearing is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., but the agenda lists it as 'Nil' with no items.
- Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan (2021 to 2025) Bylaw No. 4030, 2021
- Adoption of Housing Agreement Repeal Bylaw No. 4028, 2021 for Strauss/Alexander at 5210 Kennedy Road
- Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 4033 & 4034, 2021 for 4A - 11th Street South (public hearing rescheduled)
- Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4035, 2021 (1-3 readings)
- Delegation from Russell Workun on Cranbrook and Area Poverty Reduction Plan baseline indicators
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss labour relations, property security, and land matters. The open agenda includes first readings of the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan, a housing agreement repeal bylaw for 5210 Kennedy Road, a building amendment bylaw, and zoning amendments for 4A - 11th Street South. Council will also hear RCMP year-end and Cranbrook History Centre delegations and receive correspondence on the 2020 homeless count.
- Five Year Financial Plan (2021 to 2025) Bylaw No. 4030, 2021, first three readings
- Housing Agreement Repeal Bylaw No. 4028, 2021 for Strauss/Alexander at 5210 Kennedy Road
- Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4029, 2021 (adoption)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaws Nos. 4033 & 4034, 2021 for 4A - 11th Street South
- RCMP Staff Sgt. B. Graham presents 4th Quarter 2020 Mayor's Report; Cranbrook History Centre gives 2020 update
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a public hearing and considering third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4026, 2020 at a special meeting on February 1, 2021. The bylaw would rezone 209 16th Avenue North from Community Recreation (P-2) to Special Institutional (P-4) and add supportive housing and services as permitted uses, to enable a year-round overnight emergency shelter in part of the existing building. Council will hear public input at the 6:00 p.m. public hearing before deciding whether to give the bylaw third reading and adopt it.
- Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4026, 2020 for 209 16th Avenue North
- Bylaw would rezone 209 16th Avenue North from P-2 (Community Recreation) to P-4 (Special Institutional)
- Proposal would create a year-round overnight emergency shelter with 39 beds for men and 10 beds for women in a renovated portion of the existing building
- Applicant is Terry Segarty of 2 Baker Developments; shelter would be managed under an operating agreement with BC Housing
- Staff recommend third reading and adoption; APC recommended approval on January 25, 2021
Public Hearing
Cranbrook City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4026, 2020, which would change 209 16th Avenue North from Community Recreation Zone P-2 to Special Institutional Zone P-4 and add supportive housing, supportive services, and public and social services as permitted accessory uses. The stated purpose is to enable an overnight emergency shelter in part of the existing building. About two dozen residents spoke, both for and against the proposal, citing proximity to schools, arenas, and the pool, as well as access to nearby services. The hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.; no council decision is recorded in this document.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4026, 2020 would rezone 209 16th Avenue North (Lot 1, District Lot 4, Kootenay District, Plan 13155) from P-2 Community Recreation to P-4 Special Institutional
- Proposed P-4 amendment would add Supportive Housing, Supportive Services, and Public and Social Services as permitted accessory uses
- Stated purpose is to enable an overnight emergency shelter in a portion of the existing building
- Public speakers opposed cited proximity to schools, arenas, pool, and skate park; speakers in favor cited nearby services, hospital, pharmacy, and grocery stores
- Hearing held with Council and some staff in person and public/staff attending remotely via Webex under Ministerial Order M192
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council meets Monday, January 18, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, with some members attending remotely and no public present due to COVID-19 capacity limits; the meeting is live-streamed. Council will hear a BC Housing delegation on a homeless shelter and a staff report on the City's homeless population and proposed new shelter, consider a Building Amendment Bylaw, and review reports on the Mt. Baker RV Campground land-use options, transit, IT, sewer design, HVAC budget pre-approval, a Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre contract amendment, and the 2021 capital program. No public hearing is scheduled.
- BC Housing delegation and staff report on Cranbrook's homeless population and a proposed new shelter
- Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4029, 2021
- Report on future land use options for the Mt. Baker RV Campground
- Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Centre fee-for-service contract amendment
- 2021 Capital Program budget pre-approval and authorization to proceed with work
Committee of the Whole
Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, January 11, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. The agenda opens with a resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter for matters involving security of municipal property, land acquisition or disposition, and preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service. Aside from adopting the agenda, all other agenda sections — minutes, delegations, bylaws, business arising, new business, committee recommendations, administration updates, petitions, and correspondence — are listed as Nil.
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(d), (e), and (k) of the Community Charter
- Closed-session topics: security of municipal property, land acquisition/disposition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations
- Adoption of the January 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole agenda
- All remaining agenda items (minutes, delegations, bylaws, new business, correspondence) listed as Nil
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to receive a homeless shelter update and reports on a council correspondence policy, a budget amendment for an aerial ladder truck, a department vehicle, and the proposed 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan and public consultation. Council will also receive correspondence about a proposed homeless shelter at 209 16th Ave N and a proposed rezoning of that address. No public hearing, delegations, or bylaws are scheduled.
- Homeless Shelter Update (item 8.1)
- Report on Council Correspondence Policy 20-207 (item 8.2)
- Report on Budget Amendment for Aerial Ladder Truck (item 8.3)
- Report on Engineering & Development Services Department Vehicle (item 8.4)
- Report on 2021-2025 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan Summary & Public Consultation (item 8.5)