Lethbridge public meetings in 2024

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss.

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the consent items, which include the minutes from the November 28 meeting and the status of directed resolutions. The committee will then hear a series of presentations and submissions covering policy reviews and reports. Topics include the Asset Management Policy, council policy rescindments, the Oldman Watershed Council report, and the 2024 Combative Sports Commission report.

• Review of Boards, Commissions and Committees
• CC‑68 Asset Management Policy presentation
• Council Policy Rescindments discussion
• Oldman Watershed Council Report
• 2024 Combative Sports Commission Report

The Governance Standing Policy Committee recommended a broad restructuring of the City's boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs), including transitioning several committees to administrative status, creating a new quasi-judicial appeal board, and reducing board sizes. It also recommended adopting an updated Asset Management Policy, rescinding ten outdated council policies, and continuing support for the Oldman Watershed Council. All recommendations are subject to final approval by City Council.

• Recommended BCC overhaul: transition Historic Places, Reconciliation Lethbridge, Heart of Our City to administrative committees; create Community Requirements Appeal Board; reduce board sizes (carried)
• Recommended allowing Animal Welfare Committee to continue until Q4 2025 (carried 2-1)
• Recommended holding disbandment of Joint Committee with School Boards; report back in February (carried 2-1)
• Recommended transitioning Youth Advisory Council to working group; referred to Administration for more info (carried 2-1)
• Recommended creating a youth portal for engagement (carried)
• Recommended establishing regular elected officials' meetings with partners (carried)
• Recommended adopting CC-68 Asset Management Policy with intangible assets definition (carried)
• Recommended rescinding 10 council policies including Risk Management, Social Policy, and Encroachment (carried)

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will meet to discuss transitioning into an administrative committee. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the previous meeting and presenting information. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:30 AM in the City Council Chamber.

• Review minutes from October 31, 2024
• Discussion on transitioning to an administrative committee
• Public participation welcome for listed items

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force voted to follow City Council's direction and transition to an administrative committee. All future meetings as a subcommittee of the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee are cancelled, and official meetings will begin as an administrative committee in February 2025. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 31, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Transitioned to administrative committee, cancelling future subcommittee meetings (carried unanimously)

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will discuss various administrative reports, including the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan and a third-party review of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. The meeting includes a public hearing for several land use and redevelopment plan amendments. Council will also consider bylaws regarding taxes, fees, and elections.

• Public hearings for land use amendments at 404, 408 12 Street South; 524, 528, 532 13 Street South; 537, 539, 543 13 Street South; and 605 5 Street South & 510 6 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6470: 2025 Incentives for Prepayment, Penalties, and Tax Deferral Bylaw
• Bylaw 6473: Election Bylaw
• Bylaw 6471: Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw
• Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan recommendation

City Council approved a $4.1 million annual operating budget increase for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition for 2025-2026, funded through a deferred tax increase, and directed administration to refinance the LDE loan, including transferring facility ownership to the City and forgiving the outstanding loan. Council also approved several other items, including adding four EMS positions, opting into Extended Producer Responsibility, and adopting the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan in principle. A motion to disband standing policy committees was postponed to January 21, 2025.

• Approved $4.1M annual LDE operating budget for 2025-2026 (6-2)
• Approved LDE loan refinancing: transfer ownership, forgive loan, repay province (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new EMS FTE positions funded by AHS contract (unanimous)
• Approved opt-in to Extended Producer Responsibility from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan in principle (unanimous)
• Approved $3.8M Reaching Home homelessness funding for 2024-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 6454 (Integrity Commissioner) but referred to solicitor (unanimous)
• Postponed second/third reading of six land use bylaws to Jan 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will review committee reports, approve bylaws for fees and elections, and hold a public hearing on land use amendments for properties on 12th and 13th Streets South.

• Bylaw 6470: 2025 Incentives for Prepayment, Penalties, and Tax Deferral
• Bylaw 6473: Election Bylaw
• Bylaw 6459: Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 404, 408 12 Street South
• Bylaw 6460: Amendment to London Road Area Redevelopment Plan re: 524, 528, 532 - 13 St S
• Bylaw 6464: Amendment to London Road Area Redevelopment Plan re: 605 - 5 St S & 510 - 6 Ave S

Council approved a $4.1 million annual operating budget increase for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition for 2025-2026, funded through a deferred tax increase, and approved refinancing the LDE loan, including transferring facility ownership to the City and forgiving the outstanding loan. Council also approved several other items, including adding four EMS positions, opting into Extended Producer Responsibility, and adopting the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan in principle. The consent agenda was initially defeated but later approved after reconsideration.

• Approved $4.1M annual LDE operating budget for 2025-2026 (6-2)
• Approved LDE loan refinancing, including facility transfer and loan forgiveness (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new EMS FTE positions (unanimous)
• Approved opt-in to Extended Producer Responsibility starting April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan in principle (unanimous)
• Approved $3.8M Reaching Home homelessness funding (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Animal Care and Control Bylaw 6475 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 public member appointments to boards and commissions (6-1)

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets & Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the October 3 meeting. It will receive a presentation on the Country Meadows Outline Plan Amendment, an update on the 10 Avenue South / 9 Avenue South Functional Planning Study, and a status report on the Cart Relocation Project. The committee will also consider the status of directed resolutions for the day.

• Country Meadows Outline Plan Amendment presentation
• 10 Avenue South / 9 Avenue South Functional Planning Study progress update
• Cart Relocation Project update
• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee recommended Council approve an amended Land Use Concept for the Country Meadows Outline Plan, replacing the 2019 version. It also received progress updates on the 10 Avenue South/9 Avenue South functional planning study and the waste cart relocation project. All decisions were carried unanimously with Councillor Schmidt-Rempel absent.

• Recommended Council approve amended Land Use Concept 2024 for Country Meadows Outline Plan (carried)
• Recommended Council receive 10 Avenue South/9 Avenue South Functional Planning Study Progress Update (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Waste and Recycling Cart Relocation Project Update (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Status of Directed Resolutions as information (carried)
• Elected Councillor Campbell as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Councillor Crowson as Vice-Chair by acclamation

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Audit Standing Policy Committee for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 election bylaw and the financial impact of Alberta’s Provincial Bill 20. It will also review the public‑engagement plan for Phase Two of the Land‑Use Bylaw renewal and consider an amendment to the Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454). Additional items include a submission on council succession planning and a discussion on workload and resourcing for elected officials.

• Presentation on 2025 Election – Replacement Election Bylaw and Provincial Bill 20 impacts (Attachments 1‑4)
• Presentation on Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two Public Engagement Plan (Attachments listed)
• Presentation on Amendment to Bylaw 6215 – Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454)
• Submission on Succession Planning for Council by CFO and Treasurer
• Discussion on Workload, Expectations and Resourcing for Elected Officials

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The scheduled meeting of the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force on November 28, 2024 was cancelled by Chair Hunter Heggie. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will consider a presentation by Deloitte LLP on a third‑party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One, followed by an administration update from CFO Darrell Mathews. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, a consent agenda with minutes and a status of directed initiatives, and public comment after the presentations.

• 5.1.1 – Deloitte LLP presentation on the third‑party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One
• 5.1.2 – Darrell Mathews, CFO and Treasurer, administration presentation
• 4.1 – Adoption of minutes from 2024‑11‑13 Economic & Finance Standing Policy Committee
• 4.2 – Status of Directed Initiatives
• Public may speak after items 5.1.1 and 5.1.2

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda, review the minutes from the November 13 meeting, and consider the status of directed initiatives. It will hear a third‑party review presentation by Deloitte LLP on the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One, followed by an administration presentation from CFO Darrell Mathews. No decisions are listed; the items are for presentation and discussion.

• 5.1.1 Deloitte LLP – Third Party Review Presentation on the Exhibition
• 5.1.2 Darrell Mathews, CFO – Administration Presentation
• 4.1 Adoption of the agenda minutes from 2024‑11‑13
• 4.2 Status of Directed Initiatives
• 5.1 Lethbridge & District Exhibition – Phase One & Third Party Review

City Council

City Council is meeting to conduct annual budget reviews and consider several amendments to utility and fee bylaws. The session includes updates on the Encampment Strategy Council and responses to inquiries regarding secondary suites and city hiring.

• Annual Budget Reviews
• Bylaw 6470: 2025 Incentives for Prepayment, Penalties, and Tax Deferral
• Bylaw 6466: Electric Distribution Tariff - 2025
• Bylaw 6456: Water Service Bylaw - 2025
• Bylaw 6457: Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw - 2025

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review several presentations. The body will discuss updates to animal control regulations and the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan.

• Presentation on Animal Care and Control Bylaw 6475
• Submission regarding the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan
• Presentation by Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda and consent items, then hear presentations on the city’s economic update, the September operating forecast, and an introduction to the 2024 annual budget review. It will consider several submissions, including amendments to fee and safety code bylaws, budget initiatives, a local growth grant application, and amendments to the Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program. Additional items cover community safety staffing, graffiti abatement, library funding, and exhibition partnership updates.

• Presentation: Economic Update and 2024 September Operating Forecast by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Presentation: Introduction to Annual Budget Review
• Submission: Bylaw 6467 – amendment to Bylaw 5197 (Fees and Charges Bylaw)
• Submission: Bylaw 6468 – amendment to Bylaw 6110 (Safety Codes Permit Bylaw)
• Submission: Amendment to Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (E‑26 & E‑27)

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The scheduled meeting for November 14, 2024, was cancelled. The notice states there was a lack of agenda items as the Task Force awaits further instruction from Council.

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will hear presentations on the city’s 2024 annual budget review and September operating forecast. It will consider amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw. The committee will also review proposed amendments to the Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (E‑26 & E‑27). Additional items include grant applications and operating budget initiatives.

• Presentation: Economic Update and 2024 September Operating Forecast (annual budget review)
• Amendment to Bylaw 5197 – Fees and Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 6467)
• Amendment to Bylaw 6110 – Safety Codes Permit Bylaw (Bylaw 6468)
• Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program amendments E‑26 & E‑27
• Local Growth & Sustainability Grant Application

City Council

City Council is reviewing several master plans, including waste management and the Japanese Garden, and considering a new bicycle bylaw. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a land use bylaw amendment for 804 6 Street South.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 6458: Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 804 6 Street South
• Bicycle Bylaw 6427 (2nd and 3rd reading)
• 2024 Japanese Garden Master Plan recommendation
• Waste Management Master Plan recommendation
• Land Use Bylaw amendments for 404-408 12 Street South and 524-532 13 Street South

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will meet to discuss a Governance Standing Policy Committee decision and receive a verbal update on downtown policing.

• Verbal update on downtown policing
• Discussion regarding Governance Standing Policy Committee decision
• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting

Special Meeting Of City Council

The special council meeting on October 24, 2024 will consist of standard procedural matters. Items include roll call, a call to order, an acknowledgment statement, a closed‑agenda labour negotiations update (FOIP Section 24), and adjournment. No public agenda items or decisions were listed.

• Roll call
• Call to order
• Acknowledgment statement
• Labour negotiations update (FOIP Section 24) – closed agenda
• Adjournment

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Council Code of Conduct and review several city master plans. The body will also hear presentations on student retention and downtown lawlessness reduction.

• Bylaw 6454: Amendment to Bylaw 6215 - Council Code of Conduct
• Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Master Plan 2024
• Waste Management Master Plan
• CC-83 Water Conservation Policy
• Review of Boards, Commissions and Committees

City Council

City Council is meeting to handle administrative and organizational tasks. The body will discuss appointments to boards and committees and establish the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Administrative appointments to boards, commissions, and committees of Council and external committees
• 2025 Council and Standing Policy Committee meeting calendar
• Council member appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (confidential report)

City Council

City Council is reviewing recommendations for 2025 water, sewer, and electric distribution tariffs. The body will also discuss a new bicycle bylaw, a transportation safety plan update, and affordable housing tax grants.

• Bicycle Bylaw 6427
• Bylaw 6466: Electric Distribution Tariff - 2025
• Bylaw 6457: Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw - 2025
• Bylaw 6456: Water Service Bylaw - 2025
• Bylaw 6455: Amendment to the Waste Bylaw

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to review updates to its Terms of Reference. The body will also receive a verbal update regarding a graffiti abatement strategy.

• Update to the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force Terms of Reference
• Verbal update from Sarah Amies (Executive Director, DBRZ) on the Graffiti Abatement Strategy

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The City of Lethbridge Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was signed by Chair Councillor John Middleton-Hope on October 3, 2024. No agenda items or decisions are pending for this meeting.

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee is discussing updates to water, wastewater, and electric utility tariffs for 2025. The body is also reviewing a non-profit affordable housing tax grant program and a graffiti abatement proposal.

• Bylaw 6466: 2025 Electric Distribution Tariff amendment
• Bylaw 6457: 2025 Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw amendment
• Bylaw 6456: 2025 Water Service Bylaw amendment
• Non-Profit Affordable Housing Tax Grant Program
• Bylaw 6455: Amendment to the Waste Bylaw

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will conduct roll call, adopt the agenda, consider a consent agenda, hear presentations and submissions, and review a confidential item titled “Lethbridge & District Exhibition Third‑Party Review Workshop (FOIP 23, 24, 26).” No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Confidential discussion: Lethbridge & District Exhibition Third‑Party Review Workshop (FOIP 23, 24, 26)
• Roll call and call to order (procedural)
• Adoption of agenda (procedural)
• Consent agenda (procedural)
• Public presentations and submissions (procedural)

City Council

The council will consider two bylaws to remove historic resource designations: one for the former Bow On Tong Building at 316‑2 Avenue South and another for the former Manie Opera Society Building at 318‑2 Avenue South. A land‑use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 6458) for the property at 804 6 Street South will also be reviewed. The meeting includes a public hearing at 3:00 PM and several council inquiries on tree replacement and e‑bikes/e‑scooters.

• Bylaw 6458 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 804 6 Street South
• Bylaw 6451 – Removal of historic designation for former Bow On Tong Building, 316‑2 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6452 – Removal of historic designation for former Manie Opera Society Building, 318‑2 Avenue South
• Public hearing scheduled for 3:00 PM
• Council inquiries on tree replacement program and e‑bikes/e‑scooters

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive a progress update on the Transportation Safety Plan. The committee will also discuss Bicycle Bylaw 6427.

• Transportation Safety Plan Update presentation by Ahmed Ali
• Discussion of Bicycle Bylaw 6427 presented by Adam St. Amant
• Review of status of directed resolutions

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its September 19 minutes, hear presentations, and consider a recommendation from Chair Hunter Heggie to the Governance Standing Policy Committee‑Community Clean and Safe Steering Committee. A confidential item containing a summary and recommendations under FOIP Section 23 will also be reviewed.

• Adopt Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force minutes (2024‑09‑19)
• Presentation segment (unspecified topics)
• Submission: recommendation to Governance Standing Policy Committee‑Community Clean and Safe Steering Committee
• Confidential summary and recommendations (FOIP Section 23)

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its agenda, consider a consent agenda, and review the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive any public presentations or written submissions listed on the public agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review minutes from the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force meeting dated September 5, 2024
• Consider any public presentations or written submissions submitted for this meeting

City Council

City Council will consider land use bylaw amendments for 3690 36 Street N. and The Crossings Phase 9. The body will also discuss graffiti abatement, childcare needs, and the removal of historic resource designations for two buildings.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw Amendment: 3690 36 Street N. (Bylaw 6409)
• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw Amendment: The Crossings Phase 9 - 1205 30 St. W (Bylaw 6449)
• Bylaw 6451 to remove historic resource designation of 316 - 2 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6452 to remove historic resource designation of 318-2 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6463 to amend the Traffic Bylaw

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its agenda and review the minutes from its August 22 meeting. It will discuss and decide on dates for future task‑force meetings. A presentation on the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s Timmons Summit will be heard. A confidential Summary and Recommendations Document will be reviewed under FOIP Section 23.

• Adoption of agenda
• Review of Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force minutes – 2024‑08‑22
• Discussion of future meeting dates
• Presentation on Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction – Timmons Summit
• Confidential Summary and Recommendations Document (FOIP Section 23)

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force met and adopted its agenda with two added items, approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting, and then entered a closed session to discuss a confidential Summary and Recommendations document. The closed session discussions were kept confidential, and the clerk was directed to follow confidential instructions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as amended to include meeting dates discussion and Timmons Summit item (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Entered closed session at 7:42 AM to discuss confidential item 8.1 (5-0)
• Adjourned closed session at 8:59 AM (5-0)
• Kept closed session discussions confidential and directed clerk per confidential direction (5-0)

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to review project updates and safety initiatives. The body will discuss recommendations to be sent to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (SPC).

• Galt Gardens Landscaping Project update
• Downtown Fire Safety Brochure presentation by Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McKeown
• Discussion on recommendations to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (SPC)
• Review of minutes from the 2024-07-11 meeting

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to review the city's boards, commissions, and committees. The body will discuss amendments to the Council Code of Conduct and receive updates on the Physician Action Plan.

• Bylaw 6454: Proposed amendments to Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 6125
• Review of Boards, Commissions, and Committees presentation by Deputy City Clerk David Sarsfield
• Physician Action Plan Update presentation
• Succession Planning for Council Planning Policy submission by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Confidential discussion on Advocacy 101 Framework

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force scheduled for July 25, 2024 was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of quorum and no agenda items. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. to consider four land‑use bylaw amendment items. The amendments concern 1163 Abitibi Rd W, 925 15 Street South, 3420 12 Avenue North, and the 921‑925 19 Street South area. Council will also receive committee reports and other standing policy recommendations before adjourning.

• Bylaw 6442 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 1163 Abitibi Rd W
• Bylaw 6443 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 925 15 Street South
• Bylaw 6444 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 3420 12 Avenue N
• Bylaw 6446 – Statutory Plan Bylaw 5115 Amendment re: 921 and 925 19 Street South
• Bylaw 6447 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 921 and 925 19 Street South

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will adopt its previous minutes and hear updates on the YMCA Annual Report, the Building Safer Communities Fund, and the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force.

• Adoption of Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee minutes from June 20, 2024
• Presentation by YMCA of Lethbridge CEO on the Annual Report and Update
• Update on the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Project
• Childcare Needs Assessment presentation
• Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force recommendations on a community clean and safe strategy and graffiti abatement

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to Council policy priorities for Q3 2024 and financial services administrative policies. The session also includes a review of the 2024 risk and controls workplan and non-residential tax listings.

• Council Policy Priorities Updates for Q3 2024
• Financial Services Administrative Policies Update
• Risk & Controls Update and 2024 Workplan
• Non-Residential Tax Listing
• CC-44 Investments Policy 2024

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The committee will discuss updates on the Municipal Housing Strategy and a presentation regarding the 2026 Memorial Cup bid. The agenda also includes reviews of redevelopment incentives for several properties on 13 Street South and 5 Street South. Additionally, members will hear reports on City Hall parking and the Land Use Bylaw renewal engagement plan.

• Municipal Housing Strategy (MHS) update
• 2026 Memorial Cup Bid presentation
• Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Policies for 13 Street South properties
• Project D-28 SAAG Facility Enhancements CIP amendment
• Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two Public Engagement Plan

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will review minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. The committee will hear a submission regarding an amendment to the Clean and Safe motion. Members will also discuss recommendations for the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee.

• Review of June 27, 2024 minutes
• Submission on Recommended Draft Amendment to Previous Clean and Safe motion
• Discussion on Recommendations to SPC

City Council

The City Council will review several committee recommendations, including updates on climate adaptation and snow/ice control. The meeting includes a first reading for a land use bylaw amendment regarding The Crossings Phase 9 at 1205 30 St. W. Administration will also provide an update on the city's encampment strategy.

• Bylaw 6449 amendment for The Crossings Phase 9 (1205 30 St. W)
• Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan recommendation
• Snow and Ice Control service level change update
• Encampment Strategy Council update
• Notice of motion regarding workload and resourcing for elected officials

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will discuss a land use concept amendment for The Piers Outline Plan. The meeting also features a presentation on University Lands planning and a proposal regarding a pocket park donation from the Chinese National League Society.

• Land Use Concept Amendment: The Piers Outline Plan
• University Lands Planning Request presentation
• Proposed Pocket Park Donation: Chinese National League Society

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will review the Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan and an update on Phase 2 of the Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change. The agenda also includes presentations regarding a new customer code of conduct policy and proposed amendments to the procedure bylaw.

• Presentation on Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan
• Update on Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change Implementation – Phase 2
• Review of Customer Code of Conduct Policy CC-72
• Proposed amendment to Procedure Bylaw 6250 (Bylaw 6450)
• Discussion regarding election signs within road right-of-way

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will hear submissions from the BRZ Committee regarding the Calgary Downtown Safety Leadership Table. The meeting also includes discussions on summer meeting schedules and the development of task force recommendations.

• Submission regarding Calgary Downtown Safety Leadership Table
• Discussion on summer meeting schedule
• Development of Task Force recommendations
• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will review a presentation on the transit review and consider first readings for multiple land use bylaw amendments. Members will also discuss the Galbraith Elementary School modernization and respond to an inquiry about water transmission pipes.

• First reading of land use bylaw amendments for properties including 1163 Abitibi Rd. W
• Second and third readings for bylaws amending the City Manager and City Clerk bylaws
• Presentation regarding a transit review
• Discussion on Galbraith Elementary School modernization
• Administrative inquiry response concerning water transmission pipes

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will review several annual reports and plans. This includes presentations on the Green Acres Foundation 2023 report and the Lethbridge Police Commission 2024 Annual Plan. The committee will also receive the 2023 Public Art Program Annual Report.

• Green Acres Foundation 2023 Report to the Community presentation
• 2023 Public Art Program Annual Report submission
• Lethbridge Police Commission 2024 Annual Plan submission
• Approval of May 16, 2024, committee minutes
• Review of the Status of Initiatives report

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will review presentations regarding unwanted activity downtown and nuisance alarms. The committee will also hear submissions about the Galt Gardens short-term strategy and a bylaw enforcement budget initiative.

• Presentation on concerns regarding unwanted activity downtown
• Presentation regarding nuisance alarms
• Submission on Bylaw Enforcement Budget Initiative
• Submission on Galt Gardens Short Term Strategy
• Review of confidential downtown data

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will review several financial and operational updates. This includes a presentation on the Galbraith Elementary School Modernization and a tax rate review. The committee will also receive reports regarding procurement reporting and the Lethbridge and District Exhibition.

• Galbraith Elementary School Modernization presentation
• Tax Rate Review
• Procurement Summary Reporting Harmonization
• Lethbridge and District Exhibition monthly financial reporting
• Lethbridge District Exhibition MOU update

City Council

The City Council will consider a capital funding request for the Lethbridge Housing Authority to support affordable and social housing. The meeting also includes an operating budget amendment for the purchase of a new fire engine. Additionally, council will review recommendations regarding the 2024 Civic Culture Plan and various bylaw amendments.

• Affordable and social housing capital grant for Lethbridge Housing Authority
• Operating budget amendment for a fire engine purchase
• Amendments to City Manager and City Clerk bylaws
• 2024 Civic Culture Plan recommendation
• Fee-for-service cost benefit analysis

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Acting Mayor Campbell on May 22, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

Lethbridge City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, a water bylaw amendment, and a public hearing for a rezoning at 714-7 Street South and a portion of 620-7 Avenue South (London Road Park). The council will also consider funding requests for affordable housing, the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, and a downtown business revitalization grant amendment.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 6438 rezoning at 714-7 Street South and portion of 620-7 Avenue South (London Road Park)
• Bylaw 6445 amending Water Bylaw 3999 (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Affordable and Social Housing Capital Funding Request from Lethbridge Housing Authority
• 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts funding request
• Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone Major Event Support Grant funding amendment

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2024 Civic Culture Plan and to consider two bylaw amendments related to the City Manager and City Clerk bylaws. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of previous minutes and a status update on initiatives.

• Presentation on 2024 Civic Culture Plan by Robin Harper, General Manager - Recreation and Culture
• Bylaw 6448 to amend Bylaw 6099 (City Manager Bylaw), including draft policy on sale, lease, and acquisition of real estate
• Bylaw 6431 to amend City Manager Bylaw (6099) and City Clerk Bylaw (4783)
• Verbal update on Government Relations and Advocacy by Gerald Gauthier

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to hear submissions on graffiti abatement, downtown safety sessions, security camera installation at Galt Gardens Pergola, crime reduction committee models, and other partners. They will also receive information on an intermunicipal lawlessness workshop and discuss confidential downtown data.

• Graffiti Abatement Proposal by Sarah Amies, Downtown BRZ
• Downtown Safety Sessions by Sarah Amies, Downtown BRZ
• Installation of Security Cameras at Galt Gardens Pergola by Crystal Scheit
• Crime Reduction Committee Models by Matthew McHugh
• Confidential Downtown Data (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations. Items include the Lethbridge Public Library's 2023 annual report, the Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategic (CWSS) updates and funding disbursement process, and an update from the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and a status of initiatives report. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an information and discussion meeting.

• Lethbridge Public Library 2023 Report to the Community presentation by CEO Terra Plato
• Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategic (CWSS) updates and funding disbursement process presentation
• Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force update by Chair Hunter Heggie
• Adoption of 2024-04-18 Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Status of Initiatives report for 2024-05-16

City Council

Lethbridge City Council meets May 14, 2024, to adopt bylaws setting 2024 property tax rates, including the downtown BIA rate, and to consider recommendations from standing committees on the encampment strategy, cycling lanes, and other items. Council will also discuss physician recruitment, post-secondary graduate retention, and receive an administration presentation on 2024 municipal tax cancellations under the Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program. The agenda includes several consent items and a confidential land sale report.

• Bylaw 6435: 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (2nd/3rd reading)
• Bylaw 6436: 2024 Downtown BIA Tax Rate Bylaw (2nd/3rd reading)
• Encampment Strategy 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Strategic Updates (committee recommendation)
• Cycling Lanes recommendation from Assets and Infrastructure SPC
• Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program (TRIP) 2024 Municipal Tax Cancellations

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force for May 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice was issued by the Deputy City Clerk on May 6, 2024. No agenda items or decisions are available for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several funding requests and reports, including an affordable housing capital grant for the Lethbridge Housing Authority, a funding amendment for the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone, and a funding request for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The committee will also review annual reports from Opportunity Lethbridge and Economic Development Lethbridge, an update on development-based incentives, and options for the 2027-2030 capital and operating budget process. A confidential item on affordable social housing capital grant funding is also on the agenda.

• Affordable and Social Housing Capital Funding Request - Lethbridge Housing Authority
• Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone - Major Event Support Grant Funding Amendment
• 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Funding Request
• Development Based Incentives Update
• 2027-2030 Capital & Operating Budget Process Options

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive presentations on cycling lanes and Environment Lethbridge's 2022-2023 activities, and to discuss a review of the Joint Use Agreement for indoor court/multipurpose space. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a status of initiatives report.

• Presentation by Environment Lethbridge on 2022-2023 activities
• Cycling lanes presentation by Transportation Engineer Adam St. Amant
• Indoor court/multipurpose space and audit analysis (scope of Joint Use Agreement review)
• Consent agenda: minutes from April 4, 2024 and status of initiatives

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will consider amendments to the Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee/Community Advisory Board governance, hear advocacy on Reaching Home funding, and review an update to the Heart of Our City Committee's terms of reference. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and a status of initiatives report.

• CWSS Advisory Committee/Community Advisory Board governance amendments
• Reaching Home funding advocacy (verbal by Deputy Mayor Carlson)
• Heart of Our City Committee Terms of Reference update
• Adoption of 2024-03-28 minutes
• Status of Initiatives report

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force, a sub-committee of the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, is meeting to consider several items including a proposed name change to the Lethbridge Public Safety and Community Response Task Force, a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Grant, and communication strategies. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes, a submission from the chair, and review of the committee's terms of reference.

• Proposed name change to Lethbridge Public Safety and Community Response Task Force
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Grant presentation
• Communication update from Communications Strategist
• Adoption of 2024-04-11 minutes
• Terms of Reference review

City Council

Lethbridge City Council is meeting to consider several items, including setting 2024 property tax rates, a downtown BIA tax rate, and a tax installment pre-payment plan. They will also review committee recommendations on the 2023 annual report, decorative crosswalks for mental health, a water conservation plan, and an industrial tax incentive. The agenda includes a public hearing at 3:00 PM and several confidential reports.

• Bylaw 6435: 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 6436: 2024 Downtown BIA Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 6434: 2024 Tax Installment Pre-Payment Plan Bylaw
• Bylaw 6438: Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 714 – 7 Street South and a Portion of 620 – 7 Avenue South
• Inquiry re: 7th Street Bike Lane

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the 2023 year in review and 2024 strategic updates for the Encampment Strategy, the 2023 Galt Museum & Archives annual report, and properties of concern under the Minimum Property Standards Bylaw 5747. The committee will also consider consent agenda items including prior minutes and a status of initiatives report. A confidential report on properties of concern is scheduled under FOIP sections 18 and 23.

• Encampment Strategy 2023 year in review and 2024 proposed changes
• 2023 Galt Museum & Archives annual report
• Properties of concern under Minimum Property Standards Bylaw 5747
• Confidential report on properties of concern (FOIP 18 and 23)
• Status of initiatives as of 2024-04-18

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to review its previous minutes, hear a presentation on Downtown Clean and Safe Initiatives, receive an update for the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, and discuss a possible new name for the sub-committee. Public participation is welcome for agenda items.

• Presentation by Andrew Malcolm on Downtown Clean and Safe Initiatives Overview
• Update by Chair Hunter Heggie to Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee
• Mayor Hyggen to propose a name for the sub-committee
• Adoption of minutes from 2024-03-28 meeting

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the 2027-2030 capital and operating budget update, a water conservation plan and strategy, a Tourism Lethbridge spring update, an industrial municipal tax incentive application review, and community wellbeing and safety initiatives. The committee will also receive submissions on the Chinook Arch Regional Library System's value for service and cost-benefit analysis, Lethbridge & District Exhibition financial reporting and MOU update, and will consider two confidential lease agreements.

• 2027-2030 Capital & Operating Budget Update presentation by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Water Conservation Plan and Strategy presentation by Manager of Engineering & Environment Mark Svenson
• Industrial Municipal Tax Incentive (CC64) application review for 3690 36 St. N
• Chinook Arch Regional Library System Value for Service Report and Cost Benefit Analysis update
• Confidential lease agreements with McNally Contractors (2011) Ltd. and DMJR Family Holdings Ltd.

City Council

Lethbridge City Council meets April 9, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including committee recommendations on shelter development, MMIWG workplan, Indigenous women's needs assessment, ENMAX Centre master plan, downtown lawlessness reduction, and council policy updates. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Bylaw 6441, a Land Use Bylaw amendment for 1730 10 Avenue South. A confidential report on the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Tax Rebate Grant Program is also listed.

• Public hearing: Bylaw 6441 Land Use Bylaw amendment re: 1730 10 Avenue South
• Recommendation: Shelter Development Strategy quarterly update
• Recommendation: MMIWG workplan update
• Recommendation: Indigenous Women's Needs Assessment
• Recommendation: ENMAX Centre Master Plan

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will meet to consider a presentation from Wood's Homes on decorative crosswalks for mental health, along with a public submission from Collins. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and a status update on initiatives.

• Presentation by Carrie Dahl of Wood's Homes on decorative crosswalks for mental health
• Public submission from Collins
• Adoption of March 7, 2024 committee minutes
• Status of initiatives update

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting previous minutes and reviewing the status of initiatives. The main substantive items are confidential reports on the 2023 audit findings, the 2023 City of Lethbridge Annual Report, and a closed session with external auditors. All three reports are confidential under FOIP sections 23, 24, and 26, so no details are publicly available in the agenda.

• Confidential 2023 Audit Findings Report (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 26)
• Confidential 2023 City of Lethbridge Annual Report (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 26)
• Closed verbal session with external auditors (FOIP Section 26)
• Adoption of Audit Standing Policy Committee minutes from 2024-03-06
• Status of Initiatives report dated 2024-04-03

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to hear presentations on alley fire mitigation, a graffiti abatement strategy, and Lethbridge Police Service resources. Members will also discuss crime prevention through environmental design, Galt Gardens cleanup, and shopping cart locking by London Drugs and Save-On-Foods. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and public participation is welcome.

• Presentation by Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McKeown and Chief Fire Marshall Troy Hicks on alley fire mitigation
• Graffiti abatement strategy presentation by Sarah Amies, Downtown Business Revitalization Zone
• Lethbridge Police Service resources submission by Deputy Chief Gerald Grobmeier
• Discussion on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Discussion on Galt Gardens clean-up and shopping cart locking by London Drugs and Save-On-Foods

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the ENMAX Centre Master Plan and the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force's response to a February 22, 2024 resolution. They will also receive submissions on the Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two public engagement plan and proposed updates to Council Policy CC-13 on professional development and advocacy. The agenda includes consent items for prior minutes and a status of initiatives report.

• ENMAX Centre Master Plan presentation by Kim Gallucci, Michael Soll, and Kevin Dennis
• Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force response to February 22, 2024 resolution, including draft bylaw and terms of reference
• Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two Public Engagement Plan submission
• Updates to City Council Policy CC-13: Council Professional Development and Advocacy Opportunities
• Public correspondence regarding the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

City Council

Lethbridge City Council meets March 26, 2024, to handle routine consent items, presentations, and several administrative submissions. Key items include funding for needle debris mitigation from the Government of Alberta, a homelessness strategy funding application, and second/third reading of a reconciliation advisory committee bylaw. The agenda also includes confidential reports on an AHS contract, affordable housing tax rebates, and an airport grant application.

• Bylaw 6440 - Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee Bylaw (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Lethbridge Needle Debris Mitigation Funding - Government of Alberta
• Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy 2024-2028 - Infrastructure Canada
• Servus Sport Centre Lease recommendation from Economic & Finance SPC
• DBRZ 2024 Budget recommendation from Economic & Finance SPC

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive presentations and updates on several social issues. They will hear a presentation on an Indigenous Women's Needs Assessment, as well as updates on the Shelter Development Strategy and the workplan for the National Inquiry into Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. The committee will also consider the consent agenda, which includes minutes from a previous meeting and a status of initiatives report.

• Presentation by Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head on Indigenous Women's Needs Assessment
• Quarterly update on Shelter Development Strategy by Matthew Pitcher, Housing Solutions Coordinator
• Update on MMIWG Workplan by Echo Nowak, Indigenous Relations Specialist
• Consent agenda: minutes from 2023-12-14 and Status of Initiatives report

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to consider the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone 2024 budget and a lease for the Servus Sport Centre. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and a status update on initiatives. Two confidential items are scheduled: an AHS contract negotiation update and the Servus Sport Centre lease discussion.

• Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone 2024 Budget presentation and public correspondence
• Servus Sport Centre Lease discussion with Recreation Services Manager Travis Grindle
• Confidential AHS Contract Negotiations Update (verbal)
• Confidential Servus Sport Centre Lease item
• Approval of 2024-02-08 committee minutes and status of initiatives

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force, a sub-committee of the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, is meeting to hear presentations on the committee's current status and future, plus a report on community safety engagement. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and a confidential strategic planning item. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Presentation on current status of the committee
• Presentation on future of the committee
• Downtown Insights on Community Safety Engagement - What We Heard Report
• Adoption of minutes from 2024-02-22
• Confidential strategic planning item (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting on this date includes several items: a public hearing on amendments to the West Lethbridge Phase II Area Structure Plan and a land use bylaw for properties at 423 Caledonia Street W and 1220 10 Avenue S; a first reading of a land use bylaw amendment for 1730 10 Avenue S; a first reading of an elections bylaw amendment; discussion on a Lethbridge Police Commission bylaw appointment amendment; a report on 2024 public tax auction reserve bids; and a notice of motion for Green Shirt Day. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as committee recommendations and status reports.

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting, and review the status of initiatives. A verbal presentation on water conservation updates will be given by Joel Sanchez, Director of Infrastructure Services. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of 2024-02-01 Assets and Infrastructure SPC minutes
• Status of initiatives report as of 2024-03-07
• Verbal presentation on water conservation updates by Joel Sanchez, Director of Infrastructure Services

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and receive a status update on initiatives. The main business is two confidential reports: unaudited 2023 year-end financial information and the annual risk and controls update with the 2024 workplan, both closed under FOIP sections. Public participation is allowed for listed agenda items.

• 2023-12-06 Audit Committee Minutes for approval
• Status of Initiatives update
• Confidential: Unaudited 2023 Year End Financial Information (FOIP 23, 24, 26)
• Confidential: Risk and Controls Annual Update and 2024 Workplan (FOIP 24, 26)

City Council

Lethbridge City Council meets publicly at 1:30 PM after a closed session. The agenda includes consent items on procurement, committee recommendations, and a first reading of an elections bylaw amendment, plus official business on land use bylaw timing and a lawlessness workshop. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 PM, and confidential reports cover a tax cancellation and lease amendment.

• Bylaw 6439: amendment to Elections Bylaw 5803 for first reading
• Bylaw 6437: Land Use Bylaw 6300 amendment regarding social uses
• Targeted Redevelopment Incentive municipal incentive for 413 5 Street South
• FRIAA grant application for Wildfire Preparedness Plan
• Water and Wastewater CIP amendment

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force, a sub-committee of the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, is meeting to discuss downtown safety issues. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes, a reference item on Downtown BRZ questions and responses, and a confidential strategic planning session. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Adoption of Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force Minutes - 2024-02-08
• Information item: Downtown BRZ Questions and Response to Date - Reference Purposes
• Confidential item: Strategic Planning (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive updates and recommendations on several items, including the 2023 Electric Utility compliance report, a status update on renaming the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden visitor centre and tea house, an update from the Lethbridge Reconciliation Advisory Committee, and proposed changes to the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force terms of reference. The committee will also consider a confidential item on the Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy.

• 2023 Electric Utility - Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Compliance Report
• Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Society request – renaming of Visitor Centre and Pavilion Tea House – status update
• Lethbridge Reconciliation Advisory Committee update
• Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force terms of reference update and appointments
• Confidential item: Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy (CWSS) under FOIP Section 21

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The notice of cancellation was provided by the Chair.

City Council

Lethbridge City Council meets February 13, 2024, with a closed session at 12:30 PM and public session at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes first reading of two bylaws (an Area Structure Plan amendment and a land use rezoning), second and third reading of a historic resource designation, a police commission appointment amendment, and a community support fund report. Several confidential items are also listed.

• Bylaw 6432: Amendment to West Lethbridge Phase II Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 6433: Land Use Bylaw amendment for 423 Caledonia Blvd W & 1220 30 St W
• Bylaw 6425: Designation of Whitney Block, 411-3 Avenue South, as Municipal Historic Resource (2nd/3rd reading)
• Lethbridge Police Commission Bylaw – Appointment Amendment
• Community Support Fund – Government of Alberta report

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will hear presentations regarding data from several city services. These presentations include updates from the Lethbridge Police Service, Fire and EMS Service, and Community and Social Development.

• Presentation: Data from Lethbridge Police Service
• Presentation: Data from Fire and EMS Service
• Presentation: Data from Community and Social Development
• Review of Downtown BRZ questions
• Confidential strategic planning discussion

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will meet to discuss and receive updates on several financial and infrastructure matters, including a water and wastewater capital improvement plan amendment, development-based incentives, and a targeted redevelopment incentive for a property. The agenda also includes presentations on a Rotary Club project and asset management, plus confidential items on surplus assets, tax cancellation, and a lease agreement.

• Water and Wastewater CIP Amendment presentation by Joel Sanchez
• Development Based Incentives Update (verbal) by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Policy Municipal Incentive – 413 5 Street South
• Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy – Family and Community Support Services Allocation Request
• Confidential items: Disposition of Surplus Assets, Tax Cancellation Request, Amending Lease Agreement

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Micro-Mobility Pilot Program and water conservation efforts. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a status of initiatives report. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Micro-Mobility Pilot Program Update presentation by Adam St. Amant, Transportation Engineer
• Water Conservation Update presentation by Joel Sanchez, Director of Infrastructure Services
• Adoption of December 7, 2023 committee minutes
• Status of Initiatives report

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to discuss data analysis and report generation for its work, and to review a door-to-door survey conducted by the Downtown BRZ. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes, presentations, and a confidential strategic planning item. Most items are informational or discussion-oriented rather than final decisions.

• Scope of Work for Data Analysis and Report Generation presentation
• Door to Door Survey - Downtown BRZ presentation
• Downtown BRZ Questions - Reference Purposes for DLR Task Force
• Confidential Strategic Planning (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

City Council

Lethbridge City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a bylaw for the Downtown Business Improvement Area tax, affordable housing operating grants, water conservation options, and a funding plan for unsheltered homelessness response. The agenda also includes reports on procurement, the Transportation Master Plan, and a memorandum of understanding with the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. A closed session precedes the public meeting.

• Bylaw 6430 - Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Affordable and Social Housing Operating Grants (Councillor Crowson)
• Water Conservation Options (Acting Mayor Middleton-Hope)
• Winter 2023-24 Unsheltered Homelessness Response Funding Investment Plan
• Lethbridge and District Exhibition - Memorandum of Understanding

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to consider a proposal from HelpSeeker Technologies, revise its terms of reference, and hear questions from the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a confidential strategic planning item.

• Presentation by Alina Turner, CEO, re: HelpSeeker Technologies Proposal
• Submission by David Sarsfield, Deputy City Clerk, re: Revised Terms of Reference
• Submission by Sarah Amies, Executive Director-Downtown BRZ, re: Questions for the Committee
• Confidential item: Strategic Planning (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)