Cranbrook public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This special meeting is scheduled to be held in a closed session. The agenda indicates that no public business, bylaws, or new items are listed for discussion.
- Closed meeting regarding property security, land acquisition, and municipal service negotiations
Regular Council
The Council will review presentations regarding BC Housing's spectrum of services and an urban farm food security project. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on 2023 committee appointments, police support requests, and garbage collection procurement.
- BC Housing delegation regarding housing spectrum and vulnerable populations
- Urban Farm Steering Committee delegation regarding a four-phase food security project
- 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4098, 2022
- RCMP request for increased police officer and administrative support
- Mechanized garbage collection procurement
Regular Council
The Council will consider adopting an amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw to authorize the licensing of cats. Other items include updates on asset management funding, environmental investigations at the 8th Avenue Parking Lot, and liquor licensing for Encore Brewing Company.
- Adoption of Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 4097, 2022 (cat licensing)
- UBCM Asset Management Planning Program Funding Application update
- 8th Avenue Parking Lot Stage 2 Environmental Preliminary Site Investigation scope increase
- Liquor and Cannabis Control Licensing for Encore Brewing Company at 1400 4th St North
- 2023 Community Resilience Initiative Grant Application
Regular Council
The Council will consider adopting bylaws to establish a Local Area Service for Shadow Mountain sanitary sewer construction. This includes reviewing a Certificate of Sufficiency and directing staff to seek approval for a loan authorization bylaw.
- Shadow Mountain Sanitary Sewer Construction Local Area Service Establishment Bylaw No. 4094, 2022
- Loan Authorization Bylaw (Shadow Mountain Sanitary Sewer Construction Local Area Service) No. 4095, 2022
- Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 4097, 2022
- Council Code of Conduct Policy No. 10-06
- Canadian Rockies International Airport Electric Vehicle Chargers Grant MOU
Regular Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the closure and disposition of 6th Street NW. They will also consider a request for concurrence regarding a Rogers telecommunications tower at 541 Industrial Road D.
- Public hearing for 6th Street NW Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4076, 2022
- Adoption of Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4096, 2022
- Request for concurrence for Rogers Telecommunications Tower at 541 Industrial Road D
- Discussion of City Issued Information and Technology Resources Policy No. 40-901
- RCMP 2nd Quarter 2022 Council Report delegation
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes discussions on sanitary sewer construction bylaws, annual taxation exemptions, and various development permits. Council will also review grant applications for reservoir modelling and wildfire resiliency.
- Shadow Mountain Sanitary Sewer Construction Local Area Service Establishment Bylaw No. 4094, 2022
- Shadow Mountain Sanitary Sewer Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4095, 2022
- Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4096, 2022
- Development Variance & Highway Corridor Commercial Development Permit for 800 Cranbrook Street North
- Grant application for Philips Reservoir Capacity Modelling and Gold Creek Dam Design
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is reviewing the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan and considering a list of 53 applications for 2023 permissive property tax exemptions. The meeting also includes a report regarding Agricultural Land Reserve use for transportation or recreational trails.
- Downtown Revitalization Master Plan enhanced discussion
- Review of 53 applications for 2023 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
- Application for use of Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land for trails or utilities
- Discussion of a $3.5 million water, sanitary, and storm infrastructure deficit
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 25, 2022. Council will consider three readings of a bylaw to close and remove the highway dedication of a 0.306-hectare portion of 6th Street North West, requested by Bain Developments Ltd. for a new residential subdivision. Council will also consider third reading of Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for Wildstone Heights at Echo Field Road, and adoption of bylaws on outdoor water use and bylaw enforcement. Several policy reports and correspondence items are also on the agenda.
- 6th Street North West Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4076, 2022 (1st, 2nd, 3rd Reading) — 0.306ha portion of 6th St NW adjacent to 1001 Steepleview Drive NW
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4088, 2022 (3rd Reading) & Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4089, 2022 (3rd Reading) — Wildstone Heights - Echo Field Road
- Outdoor Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 4091, 2022 (Adoption)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 4092, 2022 (Adoption) and Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw 4093, 2022 (Adoption)
- Reports on Idlewild Park Beaver Dam, RDEK OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Referral - Gold Creek Road, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy No. 50-15
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is meeting in special session to receive direction on the 2023-2027 Capital Works Program and Budget. Staff presented three phasing options for reconstructing Victoria Avenue and other road work, with the recommended Option 1 deferring borrowing and reserve use to the 2024 budget year. No bylaws, delegations, or minutes are on the agenda; the only substantive item is the staff report from Engineering and Development Services.
- Staff recommend Option 1: finish 4th Street North Phase 2 (18th Avenue to Kootenay Street, est. $2.8 million) in 2023, then Victoria Avenue in two phases in 2024-2025
- Option 1 Victoria Avenue Phase 1 (12th Street North to 6th Street North) estimated at $14.5 million in 2024 using borrowed funds; Phase 2 (6th Street North to 21st Avenue) estimated at $14.0 million in 2025
- Option 2 would start Victoria Avenue in 2023 with a smaller section (12th Street North to Kootenay Street, est. $2.5 million) and complete the remainder in 2024-2025
- Option 3 would start Victoria Avenue in 2023 (12th Street North to 8th Street North, est. $12.0 million) and complete it in 2024 (est. $17.0 million), leaving 2025 to be determined
- Staff note updated Victoria Avenue cost estimates rose to $11.5 million (Phase 1) and $17.0 million (Phase 2) due to inflation and supply chain pressures, with storm sewer the largest increase
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manual Training School, 1212 2nd Street N. Council will consider adopting a bylaw limiting election signs along the Highway 3/95 boulevard to 20 per candidate, and give first three readings to new outdoor water use and bylaw enforcement amendment bylaws. Council will also review reports on the Baker Park Subdivision and a request for additional funding for the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan, plus correspondence on a rodeo sponsorship request and waiving Moir Park field fees.
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 4090, 2022 (adoption) — caps election signs at 20 per candidate along Highway 3/95 boulevard
- Outdoor Water Use and Regulation Bylaw No. 4091, 2022 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 4092, 2022 and Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw 4093, 2022 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Baker Park Subdivision staff report
- Downtown Revitalization Master Plan — request for additional funding
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, June 27, 2022, to adopt Official Community Plan and Zoning amendment bylaws for a roughly 12-lot residential subdivision at the end of 6th Street NW (Bain Development Ltd.), and to hear a delegation from River Valley Estates seeking to expand and increase density. Council will also consider a sign bylaw amendment, audio/video upgrades to council chambers, a development permit for Neno's Paint and Body Ltd at 409-413 Kootenay Street North, a proposed local area service for Shadow Mountain sewer, procurement of an HR and payroll system, the 2021 Annual Report, and a grant opportunity for wastewater treatment upgrades.
- Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4086 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087 for Bain Development Ltd. — approximately 12-lot subdivision at end of 6th Street NW
- Delegation: River Valley Estates (Andrea Warkentin and Darryn Burant) on expanding River Valley Estates and rezoning to increase density (Shadow Mountain)
- Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 4090, 2022 — first, second and third reading
- Development Variance Permit and Highway Corridor Commercial Development Permit for 409-413 Kootenay Street North — Neno's Paint and Body Ltd
- Proposed Local Area Service for Shadow Mountain Sewer; 2021 Annual Report; HR and payroll system procurement; Canada Community Building Fund grant for wastewater treatment upgrades
Public Hearing
Cranbrook held a public hearing on four proposed bylaws. Three drew no public comments: Bylaw No. 4086 (Official Community Plan amendment for land at the end of 6th Street NW), Bylaw No. 4087 (zoning amendment for the same 6th Street NW property), and Bylaw No. 4089 (zoning amendment for land along Echo Field Road). One resident, Greg Sternig of 3747 Playle Road, spoke against Bylaw No. 4088, the Official Community Plan amendment for the Echo Field Road property. No decisions were made at this hearing; the minutes record only that the hearing was opened and closed for each bylaw.
- Public hearing opened and closed on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4086 (6th Street NW) — no comments received
- Public hearing opened and closed on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087 (6th Street NW) — no comments received
- Public hearing opened and closed on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4088 (Echo Field Road) — one speaker opposed
- Public hearing opened and closed on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4089 (Echo Field Road) — no comments received
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, June 13, 2022, with a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on four land-use bylaws: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4086 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087 (Bain Development Ltd., Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887), and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4088 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4089 (Wildstone Heights, Echo Field Road). Council will then consider third reading of those bylaws, plus new business including bus passes for Ukrainians, liquor and cannabis licence referrals for Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort and Sam Steele Inn, election signs along Highway 3, and a five-year funding agreement with the Key City Theatre Society. A closed meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. under several Community Charter sections covering labour relations, property security, land acquisition, litigation, tribunal hearings, and solicitor-client advice.
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4086 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087 for Bain Development Ltd. — Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4088 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4089 for Wildstone Heights — Echo Field Road
- Third reading votes on all four bylaws (4086, 4087, 4088, 4089)
- Councillor J. Hudak resolution: bus passes for Ukrainians seeking safe shelter from the war with Russia
- Liquor and cannabis licence referrals for Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort & Convention Centre (209 Van Horne St. S) and Sam Steele Inn (12 8th Avenue S); report on election signs along Highway 3; Key City Theatre Society five-year funding agreement
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council held a special meeting on June 2, 2022, at the Manual Training School, 1212 2 St N. The only substantive item was a presentation by Urban Systems planners Brittany Tuttle and Francine de Lotbiniere-Bassett for the second Official Community Plan (OCP) Council workshop. The workshop covered transportation and land use designations and posed questions to council about designations such as Agriculture/Tourist Recreation, Parks/Institutional/Recreation, Urban Reserve, and possible redesignation of low density residential lands to a new Rural designation. No bylaws, minutes, delegations, or other business were on the agenda.
- OCP Council Workshop #2 presentation by Urban Systems planners Brittany Tuttle and Francine de Lotbiniere-Bassett
- Proposed removal of the Agriculture/Tourist Recreation designation from the OCP
- Proposed splitting the Parks/Institutional/Recreation designation into Parks & Recreation and Institutional
- Question on whether to remove the Urban Reserve designation from the OCP
- Question on redesignating an area from Low Density Residential to a new Rural designation
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, May 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manual Training School, 1212 2 St N. Council will consider adopting the 2022 Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4085, and will give second reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4086 and first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087 for Bain Development Ltd. on Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887. Council will also consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4088 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4089 for Wildstone Heights on Echo Field Road, and will hear a late delegation from the Key City Theatre Society about a five-year funding agreement.
- Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4085, 2022 (adoption)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4086, 2022 (2nd reading) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4087, 2022 (1st and 2nd reading) for Bain Development Ltd. — Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4088, 2022 (2nd reading) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4089, 2022 (1st and 2nd reading) for Wildstone Heights — Echo Field Road
- Late delegation: Galen Olstead and Landon Elliott, Key City Theatre Society re: Five-Year Funding Agreement
- Report - Finance: Write off - License of Occupation - C&C Wood Products Ltd.
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council held a special meeting on May 19, 2022 at the Manual Training School. The only substantive item was a presentation by planners Brittany Tuttle and Helene Miles of Urban Systems for Official Community Plan Council Workshop #1, covering infill housing and rural lands and greenfield sites including Shadow Mountain and Wildstone. No bylaws, minutes, delegations, or committee recommendations were on the agenda. A next workshop on Transportation and Land Use Designations is scheduled for June 2nd.
- Official Community Plan Council Workshop #1 presentation by Urban Systems planners Brittany Tuttle and Helene Miles
- Workshop topic: infill housing forms including secondary suites, carriage/laneway homes, small lot houses, townhomes, and duplexes
- Workshop topic: rural lands and greenfield sites at Shadow Mountain and Wildstone; lands with Comprehensive Development designation will not be reviewed
- Areas discussed include Wycliffe Park Road, Echo Field, Parnaby Road, and Kennedy Road with designations such as Low Density Residential, Light Industrial, Urban Reserve, and Agriculture
- Next workshop on Transportation and Land Use Designations scheduled for June 2nd
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to receive the auditor's final report on the 2021 consolidated financial statements and to adopt the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw 4084. The auditor, BDO Canada LLP, reports no significant internal control deficiencies and no unadjusted differences. Council will also consider a staff report on the audited 2021 consolidated financial statements.
- Harley Lee of BDO Canada LLP presents the 2021 City of Cranbrook Audit Report
- Adoption of Cranbrook 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw 4084, 2022
- Staff report on Audited 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Auditor reports no significant internal control deficiencies and no unadjusted differences
- Audit materiality set at $1,200,000 based on 2.5% to 3.0% of anticipated annual expenditures
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manual Training School, 1212 2 St N. Council will consider first, second and third reading of the Cranbrook 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw 4084, 2022, and first reading of two Official Community Plan amendment bylaws — one for Bain Development Ltd. on Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887, and one for Wildstone Heights on Echo Field Road. New business includes reports on an RDEK referral of Bylaws 3155 and 3156 (1701-17 St. S), Joseph Creek flood mitigation, a 2022/2023 transit operating agreement, and a community track agreement with College of The Rockies and School District #5. No public hearing or delegations are scheduled.
- Cranbrook 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw 4084, 2022 — first, second and third reading
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4086, 2022 — Bain Development Ltd., Lot 174, DL 29, KD, Plan 887 — first reading
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4088, 2022 — Wildstone Heights, Echo Field Road — first reading
- RDEK referral of Bylaws 3155 and 3156 (1701-17 St. S)
- Joseph Creek flood mitigation report; 2022/2023 transit operating agreement; community track agreement with College of The Rockies and School District #5
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, April 25, 2022, starting with a closed session at 4:00 p.m. and a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. Council will hear an RCMP quarterly report, consider first three readings of Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4085, and review reports on 2022 tax rates, draft 2021 financial statements, an aerial ladder truck replacement, and a request from the Cranbrook Farmer's Market to use Mt. Baker Park. The meeting will be the last in the current Council Chamber before renovations; meetings move to the Manual Training School at 1212 2nd Street North through December.
- Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4085, 2022 — 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading
- Report on proposed 2022 City of Cranbrook tax rates
- Draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021
- Fire and Emergency Services aerial ladder truck replacement report
- Cranbrook Farmer's Market request to use Mt. Baker Park
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council held a special meeting on April 13, 2022, whose only substantive item was a delegation from Brad Robson and Lee Malleau of Dotted i Strategies Ltd. presenting the output and recommendations of the Cranbrook Economic Development Report. The agenda lists no bylaws, no new business, no committee recommendations, and no correspondence for action; all other agenda sections are marked 'Nil'. The presentation materials describe a draft economic development strategy through 2030, including goals around business growth, housing, and partnerships.
- Delegation by Brad Robson and Lee Malleau, Dotted i Strategies Ltd., on the Cranbrook Economic Development Report
- Presentation cites $93M in building permits in 2020 and $245M total from 2015-2020, an 84% increase over 2010-2015 ($133M)
- Report proposes a 5-year action plan and strategic focus areas including housing, infrastructure, and business investment
- No bylaws, new business, committee recommendations, or correspondence were on the agenda
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. The main item is a delegation from the Honourable David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, on homelessness and housing and support systems. Council will also consider several staff reports, including a water pressure valve replacement, a lagoon upgrade, and a development permit for 1001 - 10th Street North, plus correspondence on waiving building permit and DCC costs for Foundry East Kootenay.
- Delegation: David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, on homelessness and housing and support systems
- Report - Public Works: Wildstone PRV No.8 Replacement
- Report - Engineering & Development Services: Lagoon Cell One Upgrade
- Report - Engineering & Development Services: Development Variance Permit & Multi-Family Residential Development Permit - West Urban Developments Ltd., 1001 - 10th Street North
- Correspondence: Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services Society request to waive building permit and DCC costs for Foundry East Kootenay
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, March 28, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. The main decision item is adoption of Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw 4083, 2022. Council will also receive reports on a Rail Overpass Feasibility Assessment and an RDEK referral of Bylaw No's 3144 & 3145, plus correspondence on homelessness, a Ukraine flag at City Hall, a proposed Taxi & Limousine Cost Index increase, and a prolific offenders resolution. A closed meeting at 3:30 P.M. is scheduled under several Community Charter sections.
- Adoption of Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw 4083, 2022
- Report on Rail Overpass Feasibility Assessment
- RDEK Referral of Bylaw No's 3144 & 3145
- Correspondence from Star Taxi re: Proposed Taxi & Limousine Cost Index (TLCI) Increase
- Correspondence from EK Ukraine Support Group re: Ukraine Flag at City Hall
Public Hearing
Cranbrook held a public hearing on two proposed bylaws for a property at Parnaby Road (Lot 5, District Lot 10366 Kootenay District Plan NEP82933): Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4080, 2022 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4081, 2022. The applicant's agent spoke in favour; several residents spoke in opposition. No decisions on the bylaws were recorded in these minutes; the hearing was closed and the matters remain before Council.
- Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4080, 2022 opened at 6:01 p.m. and closed at 6:49 p.m.
- Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4081, 2022 opened and closed at 6:54 p.m.
- No vote or decision on either bylaw recorded in the minutes
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4080 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4081 for Parnaby Road. Council will consider adopting bylaws for 110 - 12th Avenue South, an indemnification amendment, and first three readings of a Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw. New business includes reports on RCMP renovations design, a Water Supply Master Plan, and RDEK referrals of bylaws 3134, 3135, 3137 and 3138.
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4080 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4081 for Parnaby Road
- Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4077 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4078 for #110 - 12th Avenue South
- Downtown Seasonal Patio Bylaw 4083, 2022 to receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading
- Indemnification Amendment Bylaw No. 4082, 2022 up for adoption
- Reports on RCMP renovations and improvements design and Water Supply Master Plan
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting that includes a 6:00 p.m. public hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4077 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4078 for #110 - 12th Avenue South. Council will consider adopting the Five Year Financial Plan (2022 to 2026) Bylaw No. 4073, and will give readings to bylaws for Parnaby Road and an indemnification amendment. Council will also hear a delegation from the Cranbrook Interact Club about a Peace Pole in Idlewild Park and consider reports on a parcel tax roll review panel, a development permit at 1833 Cranbrook Street North, and a corporate climate action plan.
- Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4077 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4078 for #110 - 12th Avenue South
- Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan (2022 to 2026) Bylaw No. 4073
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4080 (2nd reading) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4081 (1st, 2nd reading) for Parnaby Road
- Indemnification Amendment Bylaw No. 4082 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Development Variance Permit and Highway Corridor Commercial Development Permit for 1833 - Cranbrook Street North
Public Hearing
Cranbrook council held a public hearing on February 28, 2022, on two proposed bylaws for 110 - 12th Avenue South. Bylaw No. 4077, 2022 would change the land use designation from "Core Commercial" to "Low Density Residential"; Bylaw No. 4078, 2022 would change the zoning of Lot 13 from "Community Commercial: C-1" to "Three and four Family Residential Zone: R-2" and add "Rest Home" to the permitted uses. Brandon Arnett, CEO of Nexus Community Support Society, spoke in favour, saying it adds another rest home for adults with intellectual disabilities. No other speakers came forward, and the hearing closed at 6:07 p.m.; the minutes record no council decision on the bylaws.
- Public hearing held on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4077, 2022 (110 - 12th Avenue South)
- Public hearing held on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4078, 2022 (110 - 12th Avenue South)
- One speaker, Brandon Arnett of Nexus Community Support Society, spoke in favour
- No decision recorded on either bylaw; both hearings closed
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is receiving a presentation on the What We Heard Report from Phase 1 public engagement for the city's new Official Community Plan (OCP), which will guide growth and development over the next 20 years. The report, prepared by Urban Systems Ltd., summarizes feedback gathered between October and December 2021 from an online survey (212 responses), five in-person pop-up events (about 85 questionnaires), an 11-member advisory committee, and three stakeholder interviews. Top community priorities identified were social issues such as homelessness and health care access, housing affordability, and transportation. The meeting also includes a closed session on labour relations, litigation, and solicitor-client advice.
- Presentation of the OCP Phase 1 'What We Heard Report' by Jasmine Patrick (Urban Systems) and Brittany Tuttle (City Planner)
- 212 online visioning surveys completed; about 85 in-person questionnaires at five pop-up events
- 11-member OCP Advisory Committee and three stakeholder interviews conducted
- Top public priorities: social issues (homelessness, poverty, childcare, health care), housing affordability, transportation
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), (g), and (i) covering labour relations, litigation, and solicitor-client advice
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. to consider several bylaws, including adoption of Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for West Urban Development at 1001 - 10th Street North, and first through third reading of the Five Year Financial Plan (2022 to 2026) Bylaw No. 4073, 2022. Council will also hear a delegation from the Rotary Club of Cranbrook and JCI about paved trails at Moir Park, and consider new business items including a Poverty Reduction grant, Shadow Mountain sewer local area service, and a Phillips Reservoir UV disinfection facility grant application. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from three January meetings and an administration update.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4060, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4061, 2021 for West Urban Development at 1001 - 10th Street North (adoption)
- Five Year Financial Plan (2022 to 2026) Bylaw No. 4073, 2022 (1st - 3rd reading)
- Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4075, 2022 (1st - 3rd reading)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4077, 2022 (2nd reading) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4078, 2022 for #110 - 12th Avenue South (1st - 2nd reading)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4080, 2022 for Parnaby Road (1st reading)
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council held a special meeting on January 24, 2022, with a single substantive agenda item: a Strategic Plan Update for the 2020-2024 plan. The rest of the agenda was procedural or empty, with no closed meeting, minutes, delegations, bylaws, or committee recommendations listed. The attached plan, created by Council in February 2020, sets out goals and strategies for governance, the economy, community, and environment. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda text.
- Strategic Plan 2020-2024 update presented under New Business (item 7.1)
- Plan lists six high-priority strategies, including revisiting priority-based budgeting and creating a water quality and supply master plan
- Plan includes a reserve and surplus policy review and an organizational chart update
- No bylaws, delegations, or committee recommendations on the agenda
- Agenda lists no closed meeting, no minutes, and no correspondence for action
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at 40 - 10 Avenue South. Council will consider adopting Cemetery Amendment Bylaw No. 4074, 2022 and giving first reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4077, 2022 for #110 - 12th Avenue South. New business includes development permits for West Urban Developments Ltd. at 1716 - 4th Street North and a Development Variance Permit for the Rotary Club of Cranbrook, plus a Cemetery Operations Policy and visitor information services for 2022. A closed meeting at 4:30 P.M. is scheduled under Community Charter sections 90(1)(d) and 90(1)(e).
- Cemetery Amendment Bylaw No. 4074, 2022 (Adoption)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4077, 2022 - #110 - 12th Avenue South (1st reading)
- Development Variance Permit & Multi-Family Residential Development Permit - West Urban Developments Ltd., 1716 - 4th Street North
- Development Variance Permit - Rotary Club of Cranbrook
- Cemetery Operations Policy 60-701 and Provision of Visitor Information Services for 2022
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations on updating the city's Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw and on the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan. The DCC update would raise charges on new residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development, with options to phase in the increases over three or four years. Council is also being asked to decide whether to keep charging single-family DCCs at subdivision stage, whether to remove a DCC exemption for not-for-profit rental housing, and whether to introduce a new Parks DCC. No bylaws, minutes, delegations or committee recommendations are on the agenda.
- Proposed DCC increases: Low Density Residential from $2,032 per lot to $11,620 per lot at full 1% assist
- Three-year phase-in option: 40% assist in year one, 20% in year two, 1% in year three
- Four-year phase-in option: 40% assist in year one, 25% in year two, 10% in year three, 1% in year four
- Staff recommend removing the DCC exemption for Not-For-Profit Rental Housing added in 2010
- New Parks DCC proposed; no changes to water, storm drainage or sanitary sewer project lists
Special Council
Cranbrook City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Canadian Rockies International Airport's 2022 business plan and to consider approving the 2022–2026 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan Summary, which would start a public consultation process. The plan includes a 2.75% overall 2022 tax levy increase and a $4 per month water fee increase. Council is not adopting the financial plan bylaw at this meeting; public written submissions are due by 4 pm on January 28, 2022, with the bylaw expected for readings and adoption in February.
- 2022–2026 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan Summary with tax levy increases of 2.75% (2022), 2.90% (2023), 5.32% (2024), 2.99% (2025), and 2.41% (2026)
- Water user fees to increase $4 per month in 2022, the first combined fee increase since 2015
- Canadian Rockies International Airport 2022 business plan: projected 94,097 passengers, $1,959,503 operating revenue, $1,690,089 operating expenses, $269,415 EBITDA, and $3,810,507 in capital projects
- Road capital plan of $54,100,000 for 2022–2026, including full reconstruction of 4th Street North from Victoria to 17th Avenue in 2022
- Planned $15,500,000 borrowing in 2024 for the final phase of the Victoria Avenue reconstruction project
Regular Council
Cranbrook City Council meets Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 40 - 10 Avenue South. The agenda includes adoption of four bylaws, a delegation from Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka on urban deer, and several reports on communications, community programs, and airport funding. A closed meeting at 4:00 p.m. will address labour relations, land, law enforcement, litigation, legal advice, and service negotiations. No public hearing is scheduled.
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 4070, 2021 (adoption)
- Municipal Ticketing Information Systems Amendment Bylaw No. 4071, 2021 (adoption)
- 2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4072, 2021 (adoption)
- Cemetery Amendment Bylaw No. 4074, 2022 (first three readings)
- Delegation: MLA Tom Shypitka on urban deer in Cranbrook