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Cranbrook public meetings in 2024

35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 13, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Special Council

Council to adopt four bylaws and review 2025 budget items

This special council meeting focuses on adopting four bylaws: repealing the monthly preauthorized tax payment plan to eliminate interest on property tax prepayments, amending solid waste and recycling fees, removing the business license prompt payment discount, and deferring utility rate penalties. Council will also review the 2025 tax levy, borrowing, reserves, development cost charges, accumulated surplus, utility rates, transit, and municipal grants.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 01:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook council reviews 2025 budget with 8.87% property tax increase

This special council meeting is dedicated to reviewing the 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan, including proposed property tax levies and departmental operating budgets and capital projects. The agenda includes presentations from each department on their 2025 projects and 2026 companion projects, with attachments providing detailed operating expense and revenue budgets. The proposed 2025 municipal property tax increase is 8.87%, which would add about $20.07 per month to the average residential property assessed at $468,000.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to consider OCP, housing report, and RCMP building design

Cranbrook City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the Official Community Plan, a cemetery bylaw, and amendments to tax, solid waste, business license, and utility rate bylaws. They will also hear a delegation from BC Housing, review an interim housing needs report, and discuss the RCMP building design. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to consider new Cemetery Bylaw and OCP update

Council will consider three readings of a new Cemetery Bylaw to update regulations and fees for Westlawn Cemetery, and first reading of the Official Community Plan 'Our Path to Cranbrook 2042'. They will also review the 2025 budget survey results, an airport business plan, and several grant applications.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Council reviews 10-year capital plan, reserves, and borrowing

This special council meeting is a working session to review the City of Cranbrook's reserve funds, a 2025-2034 borrowing summary, and a detailed 10-year capital project plan across all departments. Council will also hear a presentation on the 2025 citizen survey budget. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal decisions or bylaws listed.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider final report on homelessness task force and grant application

Cranbrook Council will consider the final report of the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness and Community Safety and Wellbeing, and an application for a Health Canada Emergency Treatment Fund grant. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society regarding loan repayment and license renewals, and a proposed Cemetery Bylaw fee schedule. The agenda is otherwise routine, with adoption of minutes and administrative updates.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held for proposed RV park at 2340 34th Avenue North

The City held a public hearing to receive comments on two proposed bylaws to facilitate an RV park with up to 50 park model trailers. No final decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Public hearing on RV park with 50 trailers at 2340 34th Ave N

Council will hold a public hearing on proposed bylaws to rezone 2340 34th Ave N from residential to tourist commercial to allow an RV park with up to 50 park model trailers. They will also consider adopting the annual taxation exemption bylaw and an airport parking amendment, and receive reports from the RCMP and auditor.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to vote on adopting Oasis at the Dunes and Cabins in the Woods rezoning bylaws

Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. Council will consider adopting Official Community Plan and Zoning amendment bylaws for the Oasis at the Dunes (Shadow Mountain East) and Cabins in the Woods (St. Mary Neighbourhood Plan - East Side) projects, and will give readings to bylaws on 2340 34th Avenue North, the CD-4 Baker Park Development Zone, annual taxation exemptions, and airport parking. A closed meeting at 4:00 P.M. is scheduled under the Community Charter for labour relations and annual report discussions.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook council to vote on zoning change allowing more housing at Baker Park

Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 40 - 10 Avenue South. Council will consider first, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4169, 2024, which would amend the CD-4 Baker Park Development Zone to permit additional density, apartment housing, and updated siting rules. Council will also receive reports on a remedial action order at 22 Briar Avenue NW, a Cemetery Master Plan, and 2025 permissive property tax exemptions, and will consider a late finance report on a permissive tax exemption for Cranbrook Alliance Church. A closed meeting is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. under several sections of the Community Charter.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook council hears development incentive presentation and subdivision update

Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at 40 - 10 Avenue South. The main item is a Council Development Incentive Session presentation on tools to encourage housing and economic development, including development cost charge reductions, density bonusing, tax exemptions, and parking reductions. Council also receives an administration update on the status of major subdivisions and development applications. No bylaws, delegations, or minutes are on the agenda.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook council to weigh OCP and zoning changes for 2340 34th Avenue North

Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at 40 - 10 Avenue South. The agenda includes a public hearing (listed as Nil), a bylaw report on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4165, 2024 (2nd reading) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4166, 2024 (1st, 2nd readings) for 2340 34th Avenue North, plus new business on an Active Transportation Grant Application and a parking variance at 125 & 127 5th Ave S. Council will also receive administration updates and correspondence, and a closed meeting is scheduled at 3:00 P.M. under several Community Charter sections.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook council to adopt recreation fee bylaw and zoning density increase

Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. to adopt a Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw and a Zoning Amendment Bylaw increasing C-1 Community Commercial density, and to give first reading to two Official Community Plan amendment bylaws. Council will also hear a BC Transit update on the Cranbrook Transit Future Plan and consider new business including the City of Cranbrook Housing Strategy, a remedial action order for 22 Briar Avenue NW, wildfire mitigation budget amendments, and grant applications. A closed meeting at 4:30 P.M. will address labour relations, land, litigation, solicitor-client advice, and annual report matters.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 02:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook committee reviews draft Housing Strategy and Official Community Plan update

Cranbrook's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. The main business is two presentations: the Mayor's Housing Task Force Housing Strategy, presented by CitySpaces Consulting, and the Official Community Plan update 'Our Path to Cranbrook 2042.' No bylaws, delegations, minutes, or committee recommendations are on the agenda, and the closed meeting is listed as Nil.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook council to vote on rezoning 2000 8th St. N. and new recreation fees

Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, July 15, 2024, to consider adopting Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for 2000 8th St. N., a Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges bylaw, and a first reading of a zoning text amendment increasing density in the C-1 Community Commercial zone. Council will also hear an RCMP quarterly report, a development variance request at 536 Steepleview Ave NW, a recreation service review, and a 2024–2034 Community Works Fund agreement. A closed meeting at 5:00 p.m. will address land matters and solicitor-client advice under the Community Charter.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses St. Mary neighbourhood plans and youth detox centre

Council is holding a public hearing regarding the St. Mary Neighbourhood Plan - East Side (Cabins in the Woods) involving OCP and zoning amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on a youth residential detox and treatment centre request and lagoon infrastructure funding.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Cranbrook public hearing hears residents on Shadow Mountain 12-lot plan; no vote taken

Cranbrook Council held a public hearing on two proposed bylaws: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4141, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4142, 2024, both concerning land at Lot 4 and an undivided 58/247 share in Lot 1, District Lot 9877, Kootenay District, Plan EPP4920. The bylaws would change the St. Mary Neighbourhood Plan designation and rezone the land to Comprehensive Development Zone CD:3 Shadow Mountain, facilitating subdivision into 12 single-family residential lots and 1 open space parcel. Residents spoke both in support and in opposition, raising floodplain, water quality, environmental, and Indigenous consultation concerns. The hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.; the minutes record no council decision or vote on the bylaws.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook discusses 2025 budget direction and recreation service review

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 budget process and seeking direction on tax levy increases. The meeting also includes a presentation on the final Recreation and Culture Service Review and an update on the 'Common Grounds' outdoor living space near Moir Park.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses rezoning at 2000 8th Street North

Council will hold a public hearing regarding an Official Community Plan and Zoning amendment for 2000 8th Street North. The proposal seeks to change the land use from Highway Commercial to High Density Residential. Other business includes updates on homelessness, lagoon upgrades, and child care site selection.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

Proposed 49-unit senior housing at 2000 8th Street North

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing regarding two proposed bylaw amendments for 2000 8th Street North. The amendments seek to change the land designation and zoning to allow for a 49-unit senior-specific multi-family dwelling. No public comments were made during the hearing.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 27, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses housing, transit, and municipal bylaws

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments regarding ticketing, enforcement, and zoning. Discussions include childcare site selection, transit operating agreements, and equipment financing for garbage trucks.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 6, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses 2024 tax rates and various municipal bylaws

The Council is reviewing several bylaws including 2024 tax rates and water/sewer connection charges. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and the 2025 budget direction.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon May 6, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook discusses new provincial housing legislation and task force updates

The Committee of the Whole reviewed provincial housing changes including Bill 44, 46, and 47. Staff presented how these bills impact local zoning, density, and cost recovery tools. The Committee also received an update from the Cranbrook Housing Task Force regarding their strategy to address community housing needs.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss 2024 tax rates and utility connection charges

The Council will consider several bylaws regarding municipal taxation, water and sewer connection charges, and ticketing systems. They will also receive a first quarter report from the Cranbrook RCMP.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss new water, waste, and ticketing bylaws

The Council will consider several new bylaws regarding outdoor water use, solid waste collection, and municipal ticketing. The meeting also includes discussions on asset management and the Highway 95A Integrated Planning Study.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss zoning, water use, and regional transit

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning and community plan amendments for 2400 30th Avenue S. Other business includes discussions on regional transit, homelessness, and new bylaws for water use and solid waste.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing held for high-density residential development at 2400 30th Avenue North

The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing regarding two proposed bylaws to change the designation of 2400 30th Avenue North from low density to high density. The proposal includes three apartment complexes, seniors housing, and a daycare center. Multiple residents spoke in opposition to the density change, while the developer spoke in favor.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses zoning amendments and new municipal programs

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments related to zoning and the Official Community Plan. Discussions also include a master plan for Westlawn Cemetery and a pilot program for electric kick scooters.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses new bylaws and strategic planning

The Council is reviewing several bylaws including revenue borrowing and airport parking. They are also discussing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and receiving updates from the RCMP regarding 2024 priorities.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Cranbrook reviews recreation and culture services

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the Cranbrook Recreation and Culture Service Review. Expedition Management Consulting Ltd. presented an engagement plan to identify ways to deliver services more effectively and efficiently.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council discusses five-year financial plan and infrastructure bylaws

The Council is reviewing several bylaws, including a five-year financial plan and water/sewer service establishment for South Hill. The meeting also includes discussions on development variance requests and regional planning agreements.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council to discuss five-year financial plan and ALR land exclusion

Council will consider the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and hold a public hearing regarding an application to exclude 1200 Kootenay Street North from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The meeting also includes discussions on an artificial intelligence policy and a municipal participation agreement with RDEK.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing held for land exclusion at 1200 Kootenay Street N

The City held a public hearing regarding an application to exclude land at 1200 Kootenay Street N from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to allow for subdivision. No public comments were received during the hearing.

Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 03:00 PM

Special Council

Cranbrook Council reviews five-year financial plan and fire engine budget amendment

Council is reviewing the 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and a request to increase the fire engine replacement budget. The meeting also addresses new funding from the Ministry of Housing for legislative requirements.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South
Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Regular Council

Cranbrook Council adopts several zoning and utility bylaws

The Council is reviewing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and discussing various administrative updates. Key actions include the adoption of zoning amendments for 1504 4th Street S and 2001 Industrial Road 2, as well as new bylaws for water, sewer, and solid waste services.

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Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South