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Cranbrook public meetings in 2023

45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 22, 2023 · 11:00 AM

Special Council

Council to consider demolition order for fire-damaged Knights Hall building

Cranbrook City Council is considering a Remedial Action Order to require the demolition of the Knights Hall structure at 22 Briar Avenue NW. The building was damaged by a fire on December 19, 2023, and has been deemed a structural hazard at risk of collapse. If approved, the owner must complete the demolition by December 27, 2023.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 03:00 PM

Special Council

Council to adopt amendments to the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan

Council is meeting to adopt Bylaw No. 4134, which amends the city's five-year financial plan to reflect spending changes from 2023. These changes include adjustments for unexpected events and carry-forward projects. The amendments will not impact the 2023 tax levy.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Dec 13, 2023 · 03:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council discusses RCMP building renovations and waste fee increases

Council is considering several budget options for the design and renovation of the RCMP building. The meeting also includes the adoption of bylaws for solid waste fee changes and the establishment of a new reserve fund for provincial grants.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss zoning, sewer rates, and the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The Council will consider several bylaw amendments regarding zoning and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and various municipal service updates.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held on three zoning/OCP bylaws; no comments received

The Cranbrook Public Hearing on December 11, 2023, considered three proposed bylaws: OCP Amendment Bylaw 4128 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4129 for 1504 4th Street S, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4131 for 2001 Industrial Road 2. No members of the public spoke on any of the proposals, and the hearing was closed. The minutes record no decisions; the bylaws were only heard, not approved or denied.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Nov 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses zoning, sewer rates, and airport business plans

The Council will review several zoning bylaw amendments and a new sanitary sewer rates bylaw. The meeting also includes a delegation from Elevate Airports Inc. regarding the 2024 business plan for the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council reviews five-year financial plans and utility rate projections

Council is reviewing long-term financial strategies including utility funds, debt, reserves, and development cost charges. The meeting includes discussions on proposed water meter studies and sewer desludging maintenance projects.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses zoning amendments and the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for 8th Street North. The meeting also includes discussions on the upcoming 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and reports on extreme weather response requirements.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing held for zoning amendment on 8th Street North

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4130, 2023. The proposal seeks a site-specific amendment to the Mixed Commercial Residential Zone (C-4) to establish a minimum parcel size of 1800 sq.m for Lot 2 after subdivision. No public comments were provided during the hearing.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Tue Nov 7, 2023 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council reviews five-year financial plan and proposed tax levy increases

Council is reviewing the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan, including department presentations and capital project schedules. The meeting includes discussions on proposed property tax levy increases and various municipal service operating expenses.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 30, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss housing, zoning, and curbside collection services

The Council will consider several bylaws including an annual taxation exemption and amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Discussions will also cover curbside collection in strata developments and temporary storage for Memorial Arena displacement.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Oct 25, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

City discusses housing needs report and policy updates

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from CitySpaces regarding an updated housing needs assessment. Staff will also present on the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) review, housing bylaws, and a recap of the Housing Accelerator Fund.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions; minutes are unreadable

The provided minutes text is corrupted or unreadable, containing no discernible content. No decisions, approvals, or discussions can be identified. The record appears to be procedural or damaged, and no substantive actions are reported.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses OCP amendments and 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and various administrative reports.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Sep 27, 2023 · 05:12 PM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Cranbrook Committee of the Whole meeting minutes are unreadable.

The supplied source document for the Cranbrook Committee of the Whole meeting on September 27, 2023, is unreadable and heavily corrupted with unparseable characters. As a result, no substantive decisions, votes, or actions can be established from this record.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Sep 27, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Council to review and decide on 2024 Municipal Grant Program applications

Council will review 21 applications from local non-profit organizations seeking financial support. The total grant budget is capped at $297,084, with $144,584 available for new applicants after existing commitments are met.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses 2024 budget, zoning, and tax exemptions

The Council will review the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and receive direction for the 2024 budget. The agenda includes zoning amendments for Oasis at the Dunes and several permissive property tax exemptions.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses 2024 budget and housing and infrastructure items

The Council will discuss directions for the 2024 budget and review several infrastructure and housing reports. Items include funding for the Gold Creek Dam, senior housing requests, and daycare space updates.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook discusses Water System Asset Management Plan and infrastructure costs

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a Water System Asset Management Plan prepared by Urban Systems. The plan identifies risks to water supply assets and forecasts renewal costs for the next 20 years. The meeting also includes discussions on daycare spaces and a report from the CAO's office.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Special Council

Council considers adding one medium duty bus to the Cranbrook transit fleet

Staff is seeking approval to expand the Cranbrook Conventional Transit System by adding one medium duty bus to improve service reliability. The proposal includes an estimated annual cost of $56,420, which would be funded by taxes starting in 2024.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses transit changes and zoning amendments

The Council is reviewing several zoning and official community plan amendments for Parnaby Road and 28 11th Street S. The meeting also includes a delegation from BC Transit regarding proposed service and fare changes.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss zoning and community plan amendments

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for 28 11th Street S. The meeting also includes discussions on a new camping bylaw and the 2022 Annual Report.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing held for density changes at 28 11th Street S

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing regarding two proposed bylaw amendments for the property at 28 11th Street S. The proposals involve changing the Official Community Plan designation and the zoning designation to allow for medium density residential use. No public comments were received during the hearing.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Jun 14, 2023 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook discusses new policy for municipal grants to non-profit organizations

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft policy and procedure for the Municipal Grant Program. The discussion focuses on establishing eligibility criteria, application processes, and scoring parameters for community grants. A final policy approval is proposed for the June 26, 2023, regular meeting.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses wastewater upgrades and zoning amendments

The Council will review the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and discuss funding for wastewater treatment upgrades. The meeting includes a presentation on emergency operations roles and several bylaw readings.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 29, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held on zoning bylaw for auto body shop

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on May 29, 2023, for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4118, 2023, which proposes a site-specific amendment to the C-2 Highway Commercial Zone at 1005 Cranbrook Street N to legalize an existing legal non-conforming auto body shop use. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and it was closed at 6:06 p.m. No decision was made at this hearing; it was procedural only.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 29, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider zoning amendment for auto body shop at 1005 Cranbrook Street N

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider a third reading for a zoning amendment to legalize an existing auto body shop use. Other items include discussions on sanitary sewer bylaws, transit operating agreements, and the acquisition of a portion of 30th Avenue North.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 15, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss recreation fees and zoning amendments

The Council will consider the adoption of the Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4116, 2023. Additionally, they will review a zoning amendment for 1005 Cranbrook Street N and discuss the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Wed May 10, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council to adopt 2023 tax rates and review 2022 audit report

The Special Council meeting includes a presentation of the 2022 audit report by BDO Canada, LLP. Council will also consider the adoption of the Cranbrook 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw 4117, 2023.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon May 1, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss 2023 tax rates and recreation fee changes

The Council will consider adopting the 2023 tax rates and a five-year financial plan. They will also review proposed changes to recreation and culture fees and charges.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook reviews Tourism and Downtown Revitalization Master Plans

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing presentations for the 2023 Tourism Master Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan. The Tourism Master Plan outlines seven foundational areas for growth, including Ktunaxa cultural initiatives and infrastructure investments.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Apr 17, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses tax rates, transit, and social development funding

The Council will review proposed 2023 tax rates and the impacts of fare-free transit. They will also consider a new electric kick scooter pilot program and secondary suites implementation.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Wed Apr 5, 2023 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook Council discusses Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2026

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft strategic plan that outlines the city's vision, mission, and values. The plan establishes long-term goals and high-priority tactics for the 2023-2024 period.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council reviews five-year financial plan and zoning amendments

Council will discuss the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and several zoning and community plan amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding land use in the Wildstone area.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street N
Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded in meeting minutes

The provided minutes contain no readable substantive content. The text is largely garbled or corrupted, with no clear decisions, approvals, motions, or votes recorded. As a result, no actions can be reported.

Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Mar 13, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held on zoning amendment for 2813 23rd Street N; no comments received

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on March 13, 2023, regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4110, 2023, which would allow a dwelling unit within an existing commercial building at 2813 23rd Street North, with a maximum floor area of 175 m². Mayor Price invited comments three times, and no members of the public spoke. The hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m. No decision was made at this hearing; the matter will proceed to council for consideration.

Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook proposes 2023-2027 five-year financial plan with 5.87% tax increase

Council is reviewing a proposed five-year financial plan that includes a 5.87% property tax levy increase for 2023. The plan will be released for public comment from March 13 to March 24, 2023. Other items include budget approval for brine storage infrared heaters and an update on grants to not-for-profit organizations.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss 2023 budget approvals and zoning amendments

The Council will consider several zoning amendment bylaws and budget pre-approvals for the 2023 Capital Works Program. Discussions also include early budget approvals for an RCMP building renovation and a new snow blower.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Wed Feb 8, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council reviews 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and new project asks

Council is discussing the proposed five-year financial plan, including a schedule of new funding requests and potential tax levy increases. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure funding, fleet replacement, and various service expansions.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held on two zoning amendment bylaws

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on February 6, 2023, to receive comments on two proposed zoning amendment bylaws. No comments were received for Bylaw 4102/23 (511 Briar Avenue), and the hearing was closed. For Bylaw 4104/23 (126 13th Avenue South), one speaker from the Cranbrook Baker Hill Heritage Neighbourhood Association spoke in support, and the hearing was closed. No decisions were made at the hearing.

Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street N
Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss zoning amendments and tourism master plan

The Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for 511 Briar Ave. NW and 126 13th Ave. S. Additionally, the meeting includes a delegation regarding the Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan and discussions on visitor information services.

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Manual Training School 1212 2nd Street North
Wed Jan 25, 2023 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook council weighs $274,975 in non-profit grants, RCMP staffing boost, and South Hill service plan

Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to decide on three finance and engineering items: approving $274,975 in 2023 grants to non-profit organizations, increasing the RCMP municipal police unit's authorized strength from 28 to 30 members, and directing staff to draft bylaws and a petition for a proposed South Hill Local Area Service for water, sewer, and road upgrades. No bylaws, delegations, or public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to vote on bylaws for Shadow Mountain sewer loan, street renaming, and zoning changes

Cranbrook City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, with a closed session beforehand to discuss labour relations, land matters, legal advice, and an Ombudsperson investigation. In open session, Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including a loan authorization for Shadow Mountain sanitary sewer construction, a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw, a public notice bylaw, and a street renaming bylaw. Council will also review zoning amendment bylaws for 511 Briar Avenue NW and 126 13th Ave S., and discuss new business including a motion on public safety and housing, a liquor licence change for The Pub, and urban hens.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council reviews 2023-2027 five-year budget and tax levy proposals

The Special Council meeting includes departmental presentations regarding the 2023-2027 Five Year Budget Proposals and the 2023 Work Plan. Discussions cover various municipal services, including public works, engineering, fire services, and community agencies. The agenda also outlines proposed property tax levy increases for the upcoming years.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North
Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses bylaws, policies, and community grants

The Council will review several bylaws regarding public notices, street renaming, and zoning. They will also discuss new governance policies for social media and meeting recordings, and consider a grant application for emergency preparedness.

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Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street North