Spruce Grove public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review first and second readings for several bylaws, including updates to business licenses and development fees. The Economic Development Advisory Committee is also scheduled to present its 2024 workplan. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on the 2024 Quality Management Plan and council committee policies.

• Business Licence Bylaw C-1284-23 (First and Second Reading)
• Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment C-1287-23 (First and Second Reading)
• 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment C-1289-23
• Economic Development Advisory Committee 2024 Workplan presentation
• Council Committees Policy CP-1052-23 review

Council passed the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment through three readings. Other approvals included the 2024 Quality Management Plan, a new Council Committees Policy, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee's 2024 Workplan.

• Approved 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Quality Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved CP-1052-23 Council Committees Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee Workplan (Unanimous)
• Passed first and second readings of Business Licence Bylaw C-1284-23 (Unanimous)
• Passed first and second readings of Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment C-1287-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved notice to reconsider Bylaw C-1229-22 Land Use Text Amendment (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes several public hearings regarding land use bylaw amendments for Easton, Copperhaven, and 105 Madison Crescent. Council will also review the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan and a proposed Public Art Policy. Additionally, the City Centre Business Association will present its annual report.

• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
• Redistricting amendments for Easton Stage 4 and Copperhaven Stage 9
• Removal of Municipal Reserve at 105 Madison Crescent
• Review of the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan
• Proposed CP-1051-23 Public Art Policy

Council unanimously approved the 2024 Operating Budget and Capital Budget, along with the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan. A proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts was defeated. Several board and committee appointments for 2024 were confirmed.

• Approved 2024 Operating Budget with $113,451,000 in total revenues (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Capital Budget with $57,900,000 in expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2026 Corporate Plan (Unanimous)
• Defeated Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (3-3)
• Approved CP-1051-23 Public Art Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 budget and 2022 financial statements for City Centre Business Association (Unanimous)
• Adjourned Public Hearing for removal of Municipal Reserve at 105 Madison Crescent to a future date
• Appointed members to Economic Development, Library, SDAB, Community Standards, and Youth committees (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review multiple bylaws including municipal solid waste, land use amendments, and a park borrowing bylaw. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on developer contribution and council remuneration policies.

• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (Second and Third Reading)
• Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (Second and Third Reading)
• 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Second and Third Reading)
• Developer Contribution Policy discussion

Council passed the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw. The city also approved new policies for developer contributions and council remuneration. A proposed amendment to home occupation rules was postponed.

• Approved third reading of Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (6-1)
• Postponed second reading of Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations until Q1 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading of Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading of 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved Developer Contribution Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Council Remuneration Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved placement of three Peace Poles at Rotary Park, Fairway Park, and Central Park (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing the recommended Corporate Plan for the years 2024 through 2026. The meeting includes a presentation regarding this plan.

• 2024 - 2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan to Council with several amendments. These changes include adjustments to utility rates, transit service expansions, and infrastructure projects. The committee also recommended initiating the annexation of Boundary Road.

• Recommended increasing funding for Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society from $8,000 to $10,000 (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to explore amending the 2024 planned utility increase to 50-75% (Unanimous)
• Recommended adding Saturday On-Demand Transit service for $108,000 (Spruce Grove only) or $105,000 (Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, pending Stony Plain approval) (Unanimous)
• Recommended initiating proceedings on the annexation of Boundary Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended $400,000 for detailed design of Boundary Road and Grove Drive extension (Unanimous)
• Recommended reducing 2024 solid waste utility rate by $3.43 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Administration provide information on creating a Social Advisory Committee by end of Q1 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan for Council approval with committee amendments (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the recommended Corporate Plan for 2024 through 2026. The agenda includes a presentation regarding this plan.

• Review of the 2024-2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed the 2024-2026 Recommended Corporate Plan, including operating and capital budgets. The committee held a closed session to discuss the plan and provided feedback on capital profiles. The meeting was recessed to continue the presentation on November 8, 2023.

• Recommended increasing funding for Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society - Agra Fair Committee from $8,000 to $10,000
• Approved entering Closed Session at 6:56 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved exiting Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing the recommended Corporate Plan for the years 2024 through 2026. The meeting includes a public question and answer period regarding the plan.

• 2024 - 2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed the 2024-2026 Recommended Corporate Plan and departmental overviews. The committee unanimously adopted the agenda and a procedural motion to postpone amendments until presentations were complete. The committee directed Administration to explore amending the planned 2024 utility increase to between 50 and 75 percent. The meeting was recessed to continue discussions on November 7.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (Resolution GPC-035-23)
• Motion to postpone amendments until presentations complete carried unanimously (Resolution GPC-036-23)
• Administration directed to explore 50-75% utility increase for 2024
• Meeting recessed to continue Corporate Plan review on Nov 7

Organizational Meeting of Council

This organizational meeting focuses on establishing council roles and schedules for the 2023-2024 term. The agenda includes appointing council members to various boards and committees. The session also features a swearing-in ceremony for the Deputy Mayor.

• 2023-2024 Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees
• 2023-2024 Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dates
• Deputy Mayor Swearing In Ceremony - Stevenson
• Poppy Presentation

Council approved appointments for members to internal and external boards and committees for the 2023-2024 term. The council also adopted the regularly scheduled meeting calendar for Council and the Governance and Priorities Committee.

• Sworn in Councillor Erin Stevenson as Deputy Mayor (Oct 24, 2023 to Feb 26, 2024)
• Approved 2023-2024 Council member appointments to External and Internal Boards and Committees (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved 2023-2024 calendar for Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meetings (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments including alcohol and cannabis sales regulations. Discussions also include municipal solid waste utilities, development fees, and redistricting for 105 Madison Crescent.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding Alcohol and Cannabis Sales
• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (First and Second Reading)
• Development Fees and Fines Bylaw (Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment for redistricting at 105 Madison Crescent
• Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (First Reading)

Council passed a Land Use Bylaw text amendment regarding alcohol and cannabis sales through second and third readings. Several other bylaws received first or third readings, including updates to waste utility and development fees.

• Approved second and third reading of C-1265-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Alcohol and Cannabis Sales (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of C-1233-22 Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of C-1268-23 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1273-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - 105 Madison Crescent (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1275-23 Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1280-23 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1233-22 Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will review 2024 utility rate reports for water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. The agenda also includes discussions on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan and updates to public art and council remuneration policies.

• 2024 Utility Rate Reports (Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater)
• Integrated Transportation Master Plan
• Public Art Policy (CP-1051-23)
• Council Remuneration Policy (CP-1050-23)
• RCMP presentation on crime statistics

The committee received presentations on 2024 utility rate reports, the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, and policies regarding public art and council remuneration. No substantive votes were taken on these items during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimously Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding home occupations, stripping and grading, and alcohol/cannabis sales. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation on the 2023 Municipal Census demographic report.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Home Occupations (C-1269-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Stripping and Grading (C-1270-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (C-1229-22)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 9 Redistricting (C-1256-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Alcohol and Cannabis Sales (C-1265-23)

Council passed three readings to repeal the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee Bylaw. Several land use and development bylaw amendments received first or second readings, and a stripping and grading amendment was fully approved.

• Repealed Community Road Safety Advisory Committee Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment C-1270-23 for Stripping and Grading (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 tax recovery auction additional reserve bid (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1229-22 for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1256-23 for Copperhaven Stage 9 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1265-23 for Alcohol and Cannabis Sales (Unanimous)
• Passed second reading of Development Fees and Fines Bylaw C-1268-23 (Unanimous)
• Postponed second reading of Home Occupations Land Use Bylaw C-1269-23 until Nov 20, 2023 (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several bylaw amendments regarding land use, appeals, and off-site levies. The meeting also includes a delegation from the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre and discussions on capital project budget amendments.

• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (First Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Stripping and Grading (First Reading)
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Community Standards Appeal Board Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Off-Site Levy Bylaw Amendment (Three Readings)

Council approved a $16,143,660 capital carry forward from 2022 and a revised 2023 capital budget. Three new bylaws regarding appeals and off-site levies were passed through third reading. Council also directed administration to discontinue the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee.

• Approved 2022 Capital carry forward of $16,143,660 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Capital projects budget amendments totaling a net decrease of ($388,324) (Unanimous)
• Approved revised 2023 Capital budget with expenditures of $81,369,336 (Unanimous)
• Passed Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (C-1271-23) (Unanimous)
• Passed Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw (C-1272-23) (Unanimous)
• Passed Off-Site Levy Bylaw Amendment (C-1274-23) (Unanimous)
• First reading given to Land Use Bylaw amendments for Home Occupations and Stripping and Grading (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring a Repealing Bylaw to discontinue the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss proposed updates to alcohol and cannabis sales separation distances. The agenda also includes a review of community standards bylaw topics and fines, as well as the 2023-2033 Fire Services Master Plan. Additionally, the library board will present its 2024 budget.

• Proposed Land Use Bylaw C-1265-23 regarding alcohol and cannabis sales distances
• Community Standards Bylaw topics and fines review
• 2023-2003 Fire Services Master Plan
• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (C-1233-22)
• Spruce Grove Public Library Board 2024 Budget presentation

The committee received presentations on the 2024 Public Library budget, the Fire Services Master Plan, and various bylaw reviews. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the open session.

• Adopted agenda as amended (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved extending meeting past 11 p.m. (5-1)
• Approved entering Closed Session for a Committee Matter (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved return to Open Session (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on a Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw and land use amendments for annexed lands. The agenda also includes updates to the Traffic Bylaw regarding electric vehicle parking and snow routes. Additionally, several organizations will present submissions for the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan.

• Public hearing: Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (C-1254-23)
• Public hearing: Land Use Bylaw redistricting for annexed lands (C-1263-23)
• Traffic Bylaw amendments for electric vehicle parking and snow routes (C-1267-23)
• Review of operational considerations for narrow lot housing
• Appointment of City Assessor (2024-2028) and External Auditor (2023-2027)

Council passed several bylaws regarding clean energy taxes, annexed land use, and traffic rules. They also appointed a city assessor and external auditor, and allocated contingency funds for local sports and community projects.

• Approved $2.4M for Reservoir Water Fill Point via $287,000 reallocation and $2,113,000 debenture funding (Unanimous)
• Passed Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (C-1254-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Passed Land Use Bylaw Redistricting and Text Amendment for Annexed Lands (C-1263-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Passed Traffic Bylaw Amendments for EV parking and snow routes (C-1267-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Appointed Troy Birtles as City Assessor for 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Metrix Group LLP as external auditors for 2023-2027 (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $5,000 for Spruce Grove Saints 2023-24 Pre-season Tournament (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $15,000 to Enoch Cree Nation for baseball field construction (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings regarding a land use bylaw amendment for the East Campsite Stage 3 redistricting and a child care facility at 420 King Street. The agenda also includes updates on the Municipal Development Plan and the 2023 second quarter report.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1221-22) for East Campsite Stage 3 redistricting
• Development permit decision for a child care facility at 420 King Street
• 2023 Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids and terms
• Municipal Development Plan update
• Re-Imagined Central Park project profile update

Council approved a multi-year budget for the Re-Imagined Central Park project and granted a development permit for a child care facility at 420 King Street. The city also adopted new policies regarding respectful interactions with employees and council members. Additionally, a land use bylaw amendment for East Campsite Stage 3 passed its second and third readings.

• Approved $7,436,013 budget for Re-Imagined Central Park (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Development Permit Application PLDPNR202300489 for child care facility at 420 King Street (Unanimously Carried)
• Passed second and third readings of C-1221-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - East Campsite Stage 3 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1048-23 Respectful Interactions with City Employees Policy (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1049-23 Respectful Interactions with City Council Policy (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Policy Direction Statements Matrix for the Municipal Development Plan (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved reserve bids and terms for 2023 tax recovery public auction (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed Administration to proceed with City Asset Naming as outlined in Closed Session (Unanimously Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The agenda for this Governance and Priorities Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold first reading of a bylaw to redistrict and amend land-use rules for annexed lands. They will also review a report on council remuneration, consider cancelling an August committee meeting, and discuss retracting a bid for the 2026 Alberta Winter Games.

• First reading of Bylaw C-1263-23 for land-use redistricting and text amendment on annexed lands
• 2023 Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee report and recommendations
• Proposed cancellation of the August 14, 2023 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
• Customer Experience Policy Statement for council consideration
• Retraction of the 2026 Alberta Winter Games bid

Council unanimously approved a series of updates to Mayor and Councillor salaries, honorariums, and expense budgets for the 2025-2029 term. Additionally, the City withdrew its intent to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games. First reading was given to a Land Use Bylaw amendment for annexed lands.

• Approved 2025-2029 Council remuneration, including base salary ratios, benefit programs, and expense budgets (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved new honorarium rates for 2025-2029: $150 for half-day and $300 for full-day (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved honorariums for public members of quasi-judicial boards effective Jan 1, 2024 (Unanimously Carried)
• Amended Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw remuneration model for 2025-2029 term (Unanimously Carried)
• Withdrew letter of intent to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1263-23 Land Use Bylaw Redistricting and Text Amendment - Annexed Lands (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Customer Experience Policy Statement (Unanimously Carried)
• Cancelled August 14, 2023 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and vote on second and third reading of a land-use bylaw amendment regarding development marketing signs. It will also consider first reading of a Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw. Other items include a bid for the 2026 Alberta Winter Games and potential speed limit reductions on Spruce Grove roadways.

• C-1251-23 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Development Marketing Signs - public hearing, second and third reading
• C-1254-23 - Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw - first reading
• 2026 Alberta Winter Games Bid discussion
• Spruce Grove Roadway Speed Limit Reductions study and potential changes
• Public delegation from Spruce Grove Playschool Society

Council approved reducing speed limits on all local roads to 40km/hr by August 31, 2024, and updated school and park zones. A proposal to reduce speed limits on major collector roads was defeated, though further analysis of collector and arterial roadways was requested. Council also advanced a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding developer marketing signs.

• Approved 40km/hr speed limit for all local roads by August 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to school and park zones for the 2023/2024 school year (Unanimous)
• Denied 40km/hr speed limit for major collector roads (3-4)
• Approved further analysis of major collector and arterial roadways by June 30, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved second and third reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Development Marketing Signs (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Unanimous)
• Amended Subdivision and Development Appeal Board member terms to end December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed update to the Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw, a presentation from the RCMP on crime statistics, and a delegation from the Allied Arts Council on its 2022 annual report. The committee will also receive an update on the Civic Centre project and consider a policy statement on customer experience. A closed session is scheduled to discuss enforcement issues and a policy on respectful interactions.

• Proposed C-1262-23 - Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw
• RCMP Presentation - June 19, 2023, including Spruce Grove Crime Stats
• Council Delegation - Allied Arts Council - 2022 Annual Report
• Civic Centre Update - June 19, 2023
• Customer Experience Policy Statement

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that Council approve a proposed Customer Experience Policy Statement. The meeting also included administrative updates on the Civic Centre and the transition of the Community HUB to a Mobile Outreach Model.

• Recommended approval of the Customer Experience Policy Statement (Unanimously Carried)
• Adopted amended agenda to include Unsheltered Update (Unanimously Carried)
• Entered Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. for enforcement and policy issues (Unanimously Carried)
• Returned to Open Session at 9:23 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on a new Advertising Bylaw (C-1239-23) and a Land Use Bylaw text amendment regarding newspaper advertising (C-1247-23), both for second and third reading. Several land-use redistricting bylaws are up for first or third reading, including East Campsite Stage 3 and Westwind Stage 4. A delegation from the Light Up Your Life Society is scheduled, and a Joint Use Planning Agreement is on the agenda.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Advertising Bylaw C-1239-23
• Public hearing and second/third reading of Land Use Bylaw text amendment C-1247-23 on newspaper advertising
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment for redistricting East Campsite Stage 3 (C-1221-22)
• Third reading of Land Use Bylaw amendments for Westwind Stage 4 (C-1245-23) and Westwind Direct Control District (C-1246-23)
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment on development marketing signs (C-1251-23)

Council passed a new Advertising Bylaw and a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding newspaper advertising. A Joint Use Planning Agreement with two school divisions was approved, and several land use redistricting amendments reached third reading.

• Approved C-1239-23 Advertising Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved C-1247-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Newspaper Advertising (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Joint Use and Planning Agreement with Parkland School Division and Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved third reading of C-1245-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Westwind Stage 4 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved third reading of C-1246-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - DC.16 Westwind Direct Control District (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1221-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - East Campsite Stage 3 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1251-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Development Marketing Signs (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1045-23 Delegation Request Policy (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of a land-use bylaw amendment to redistrict Tonewood Stage 11. They will also consider second and third reading of a traffic bylaw amendment to allow e-scooters, and discuss an economic development strategy, unsheltered recommendations, and a resolution for enhanced rent assistance funding.

• Public hearing and second reading of C-1230-22, Land Use Bylaw Amendment for redistricting Tonewood Stage 11
• Second and third reading of C-1261-23, Traffic Bylaw Amendment to permit e-scooters
• Discussion of 2023-28 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
• Review of Unsheltered Recommendations addressing homelessness
• Alberta Municipalities Resolution Submission for enhanced funding for rent assistance

Council approved a transition from a physical Community Hub to a mobile outreach model with a $177,000 budget. Other key decisions included approving a pilot e-scooter program and the 2023-28 Economic Development Strategy.

• Approved transition of Community Hub to mobile outreach model (Unanimous)
• Approved $177,000 annual budget for mobile outreach program through March 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved pilot shared e-Scooter program with Bird Canada Inc. (5-2)
• Approved 2023-28 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of C-1230-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Tonewood Stage 11 (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings of C-1261-23 Traffic Bylaw Amendment - e-Scooters (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club's $400,000 project (Unanimous)
• Approved acting as seconder for Alberta Municipalities resolution on Rent Assistance funding (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a policy discussion on the Clean Energy Improvement Program and a proposed bylaw (C-1254-23). They will also receive updates on unsheltered residents, wildfires, and the 2023 first quarter financial report. Additionally, the committee will review the Community Social Development 2022 annual report, a Social Sustainability Plan update, and a Climate Change Implementation Plan.

• Clean Energy Improvement Program policy discussion and proposed bylaw C-1254-23
• Unsheltered Update
• Wildfires Update
• 2023 First Quarter Report and Reporting Dashboard
• Climate Change Implementation Plan

The committee received administrative updates on unsheltered residents, wildfire support, and the 2023 First Quarter Report. Presentations were also provided regarding the Clean Energy Improvement Program, the Community Social Development 2022 Annual Report, and the Climate Change Implementation Plan. No substantive policy decisions or bylaw changes were voted on.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimously Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove council will hold public hearings and consider second reading for four land-use bylaw amendments redistricting areas in Copperhaven, Westwind, and Tonewood. Council will also vote on third reading for several bylaws, including borrowing for Pioneer Road and Diamond Avenue infrastructure, the 2023 property tax rate, and a traffic bylaw amendment for e-scooters. An update on unsheltered residents is scheduled.

• Public hearing and second reading for C-1236-22 redistricting Copperhaven Stage 8
• Public hearing and second/third reading for C-1241-23 and C-1240-23 for Tonewood Row Housing
• Public hearing and second reading for C-1245-23 redistricting Westwind Stage 4
• Second and third reading of C-1257-23 borrowing bylaw for Pioneer Road transportation
• First reading of C-1261-23 traffic bylaw amendment for e-scooters

Council unanimously approved several land-use bylaw amendments for new housing developments (Copperhaven Stage 8, Tonewood Row Housing, Westwind Stage 4, Greenbury Stage 12) and borrowing bylaws for Pioneer Road and Diamond Avenue infrastructure. A proposal to schedule a public hearing for an e-scooter pilot program was defeated 5-2. The 2023 property tax rate bylaw was also adopted.

• Approved second reading for Copperhaven Stage 8 redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings for Tonewood Row Housing ASP and LUB amendments (unanimous)
• Approved second reading for Westwind Stage 4 redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved second reading for Westwind Direct Control District (unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Greenbury Stage 12 redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings for Pioneer Road borrowing bylaw (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to schedule public hearing for e-scooter pilot program (2-5)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including amendments related to mobile vending, property tax rates, and business improvement area taxes. They will also review the 2022 audited financial statements and discuss an update on unsheltered individuals. The meeting includes a public hearing on the mobile vending land use bylaw amendment.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1249-23, Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for mobile vending
• Second/third reading of C-1248-23, Business Licence Bylaw Amendment for mobile vending
• Second/third reading of C-1250-23, Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment for mobile vending
• First/second reading of C-1260-23, Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• Third reading of C-1242-23 and C-1243-23, 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax and Tax Rate Bylaws

Council approved several bylaw amendments regarding mobile vending and passed the 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax bylaws. The 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements were approved, and the 2023 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw received second reading.

• Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Passed third reading of C-1242-23 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Passed third reading of C-1243-23 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Passed second and third reading of C-1249-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Mobile Vending (6-1)
• Passed second and third reading of C-1248-23 Business Licence Bylaw Amendment - Mobile Vending (6-1)
• Passed second and third reading of C-1250-23 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment - Mobile Vending (Unanimous)
• Passed first and second reading of C-1260-23 2023 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Corporate Policy 2,027 - Marked Crosswalk Policy (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive a delegation from TELUS on a fibre optic broadband agreement, an update on the Crosswalk Treatment Systems Policy, and an update on unsheltered residents and RCMP retroactive pay. The agenda also includes an outstanding achievement presentation for the Spruce Grove Panthers High School Football Team. No bylaws or business items are listed for decision.

• TELUS delegation on fibre optic broadband agreement (PureFibre build)
• Crosswalk Treatment Systems Policy public awareness update
• Unsheltered update
• RCMP retroactive pay update
• Outstanding achievement presentation for Spruce Grove Panthers football team

The committee met to receive presentations and administrative updates. No bylaws or business items were decided upon during the session.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a second public hearing and third reading on a land-use bylaw amendment updating city centre districting. It will also consider first readings for several bylaws, including redistricting for Copperhaven Stage 8 and Westwind Stage 4, borrowing for Pioneer Road and Diamond Avenue watermain, and the 2023 Business Improvement Area tax bylaws. A spring budget adjustment and a motion to name a community asset after Constable Brett Ryan are also on the agenda.

• C-1162-21 - Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - City Centre Districting Updates - second public hearing and third reading
• C-1236-22 - Land Use Bylaw - Redistricting - Copperhaven Stage 8 - first reading
• C-1257-23 - New Growth Transportation - Pioneer Road Borrowing Bylaw - first reading
• C-1259-23 - Industrial Watermain - Diamond Avenue Borrowing Bylaw - first reading
• 2023 Spring Budget Adjustment

Council amended the 2023 final operating budget to include additional revenues and expenses. Several bylaws regarding land use, business taxes, and borrowing received first or second readings. Council also directed administration to propose a community asset naming in honor of Constable Brett Ryan.

• Approved 2023 Spring Budget Adjustment: $295,000 additional revenue, $350,000 additional expenses, and $55,000 net transfer from reserves (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved third reading of C-1162-21 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - City Centre Updates (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved second reading of C-1238-23 Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved second reading of C-1242-23 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved second reading of C-1243-23 2023 Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first readings for redistricting at Copperhaven Stage 8 and Westwind Stage 4, and DC.16 Westwind Direct Control District (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first readings for Pioneer Road and Diamond Avenue borrowing bylaws (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved directing administration to work with the family of Constable Brett Ryan on a community asset naming proposal (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will hold a public hearing regarding cannabis sales at 280 Pioneer Road. The meeting also includes several first and second readings for land use bylaws, mobile vending regulations, and strategic plan amendments.

• Public hearing for cannabis sales at 280 Pioneer Road (C-1244-23)
• First readings for land use amendments in Easton, Tonewood, and Copperhaven
• Proposed bylaws for mobile vending business licences and land use
• Discussion of the 2022-2025 City of Spruce Grove Strategic Plan amendments
• Consultation plan for Community Standards Bylaw and Urban Farming

Council passed the second and third readings of a Land Use Bylaw amendment for cannabis sales at 280 Pioneer Road. Several other land use amendments were given first reading, while two others were deferred pending further reports. Council also approved amendments to the city's Strategic Plan and appointed members to the Assessment Review Boards.

• Approved second and third reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Cannabis Sales at 280 Pioneer Road (Unanimous)
• Deferred first reading of Easton Planned Lot District amendment pending administration report (4-2)
• Deferred first reading of Copperhaven Planned Lot District amendment pending administration report (Carried)
• Approved first reading for Tonewood Stage 11, Tonewood Row Housing, and Easton Stage 4 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for Mobile Vending business licence, land use, and development fees bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the 2022-2025 City of Spruce Grove Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Endorsed grant application for the Mid-Size Cities Mayor’s Caucus initiative (Unanimous)
• Appointed five members to the Assessment Review Boards through February 28, 2025 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several items including a proposed Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw, a consultation plan for the Community Standards Bylaw and urban farming, a trail and sidewalk connection program, and an update on the Community Hub. They will also hear delegations from the Youth Advisory Committee on their 2023 work plan and from the Parkland Food Bank regarding a property request.

• C-1238-23 - Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw
• Community Standards Bylaw and Urban Farming Consultation Plan
• Trail and Sidewalk Connection Program
• Community Hub Update - March 20, 2023
• Public Delegation - Parkland Food Bank Property Request

The Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the Community Standards Bylaw and Urban Farming Consultation Plan and a $10,000 budget for it. They also directed administration to investigate locations for a temporary Community Hub and a permanent supportive housing facility.

• Recommended approval of 2023 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to report to Council on Parkland Food Bank land and building proposal (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Community Standards Bylaw and Urban Farming Consultation Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended allocating up to $10,000 from City Manager’s contingency budget for consultation costs (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to investigate alternative locations for a temporary Community Hub and Late Night Café (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to analyze and report on a permanent supportive housing facility (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will review a proposed amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw regarding committee naming and mandates. The meeting also includes an update on unsheltered populations and requests for 2022 operating carry forward funds.

• Bylaw Amendment C-1252-23: Council Procedure Bylaw (Committee Naming and Mandate)
• 2022 Operating Carry Forward Requests
• Unsheltered Update
• Public Member Appointments: 2023 Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee

Council approved the 2022 operating carry forward requests and amended the 2023 operating budget by $832,000. The city also advanced a Council Procedure Bylaw amendment and appointed five members to the Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee.

• Approved 2022 operating carry forward requests (Unanimously Carried)
• Amended 2023 Operating Expenses and Transfer from Reserves by $832,000 (Unanimously Carried)
• Passed first and second reading of C-1252-23 Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment (Unanimously Carried)
• Appointed David Jijian, Kathy Bauder, Ian Doige, Gayle Morozoff, and Sarah Parks to the 2023 Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved mandate for Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee to review salaries, honorariums, and benefits (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved February 27, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to discuss several bylaw amendments and receive administrative updates. The session includes first readings for an advertising bylaw and land use changes. Council will also hear presentations from the RCMP and the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee.

• First reading of C-1244-23: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for cannabis sales at 280 Pioneer Road
• First reading of C-1239-23: Advertising Bylaw
• First reading of C-1247-23: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment regarding newspaper advertising
• RCMP presentation on crime statistics
• Community Road Safety Advisory Committee 2023 Work Plan presentation

Council granted first reading to a Land Use Bylaw amendment for cannabis sales at 280 Pioneer Road. The city also advanced an Advertising Bylaw and a newspaper advertising land use amendment to first reading. Additionally, the 2023 Work Plan for the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee was approved.

• Approved first reading of C-1244-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Cannabis Sales at 280 Pioneer Road (4-3)
• Approved first reading of C-1239-23 Advertising Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1247-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Newspaper Advertising (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Work Plan for the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Sworn in Councillor Danielle Carter as Deputy Mayor for February 28, 2023 to June 26, 2023

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hold discussions regarding various Community Standards Bylaw policies. The session includes reviewing multiple topics ranging from noise and smoking to property maintenance and vehicle repairs.

• Community Standards Bylaw policy discussions
• Review of liquor and camping policies
• Discussion on graffiti prevention and charity collection sites
• Review of noise limits and cannabis odor restrictions
• Discussion on property maintenance, including weeds, grass, and waste

The Committee received a presentation from Policy and Project Lead Carissa Chan regarding the Community Standards Bylaw Policy. No substantive decisions or votes were taken on the policy. The meeting primarily consisted of procedural approvals.

• Adopted the agenda (Unanimously Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a proposed Advertising Bylaw (C-1239-23) and discuss the Re-Imagine Central Park project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2021 and 2022 Protective Services Annual Report.

• Proposed C-1239-23 - Advertising Bylaw
• Re-Imagine Central Park presentation
• 2021 and 2022 Protective Services Annual Report
• 2022 Business Improvement Area Section 347 cancellations
• Parkland Food Bank delegation

Council approved an additional 2023 municipal operating budget of $301,000 for facility leasing. They also approved the cancellation of uncollectible Business Improvement Area taxes from 2019 to 2022.

• Approved $301,000 additional 2023 municipal operating budget for facility leasing needs (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved cancellation of uncollectible Business Improvement Area taxes for 2019-2022 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved January 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, with several business items on the agenda. Council will consider approving the consent agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and will discuss updates on the Henry Singer Park pickleball plan, community standards bylaw topics, an urban farming project for hens and beekeeping, and an advocacy letter about automated traffic enforcement. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations collective bargaining with the fire fighters' union.

• 2022 Business Improvement Area - Section 347 Cancellations
• Appointment of Municipal Weed and Pest Inspector
• Henry Singer Park Plan (Pickleball) Update
• Community Standards Bylaw Topics
• Urban Farming (Hen and Beekeeping) Project

Council approved a collective bargaining mandate for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3021. Other key actions included appointing a Municipal Weed and Pest Inspector and directing administration to explore new pickleball court options.

• Approved collective bargaining mandate with Local 3021, International Association of Fire Fighters (Unanimously Carried)
• Appointed Donald Fairweather as Municipal Weed and Pest Inspector (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to cease completion planning for additional pickleball courts on Water Reservoir #3 (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to explore other pickleball court options and provide cost estimates (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved using approximately $32,000 in project funding to identify other pickleball court sites (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved recommended scope of topics for the Community Standards Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to proceed with Option 1C for the Urban Farming (Hen and Beekeeping) Project (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to send an advocacy letter to the Solicitor General regarding the automated traffic enforcement freeze (Unanimously Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several business items, including a shared e-scooter program, a recreation and culture department reorganization, a municipal development plan update, community standards bylaw topics, urban farming (hens and beekeeping), and an automated traffic enforcement policy update. The agenda also includes an outstanding achievement presentation for Reid Schaefer. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion or information.

• Shared E-Scooter Program (with Bird Canada attachments)
• Urban Farming (Hen and Beekeeping) preliminary scan
• CP-1014-19 - Automated Traffic Enforcement Policy Update
• Community Standards Bylaw Topics Confirmation
• Recreation and Culture Re-organization Update

The Committee of the Whole recommended a 23-topic scope for the Community Standards Bylaw and a specific urban farming option for Council approval. They also referred a shared e-scooter proposal to Administration for review and recommended a letter to the Solicitor General regarding traffic enforcement.

• Referred Bird Canada Inc. e-scooter proposal to Administration for review (Unanimously Carried)
• Recommended 23-topic scope for Community Standards Bylaw to Council (Unanimously Carried)
• Recommended proceeding with Urban Farming Option 1 (c) to Council (Unanimously Carried)
• Recommended drafting a letter to the Solicitor General regarding the automated traffic enforcement freeze (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove council meets to approve minutes, hear delegations including the 2022 audit planning report from KPMG, and receive updates on the Community Hub. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings, bylaws, or major business items listed.

• KPMG LLP delegation on 2022 Audit Planning Report
• Public delegation from The Honeybee Education Centre
• Public delegation from Sylvie Marie on Community Hub
• Community Hub Update presentation
• Revised 2022-2023 External Boards and Committees Appointments

Council approved the revised January 2023 appointments for external boards and committees. The meeting also included presentations on the 2022 audit plan and the Community Hub, as well as a public input session regarding homelessness.

• Approved 2022-2023 External Boards and Committees Appointments, Revised January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2022 Special Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)