Cranbrook public meetings in 2025
45 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
Council is reviewing several bylaws to increase monthly user fees for water, sanitary sewer, solid waste collection, and landfill services for 2026. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2026 draft library budget, a request to increase RCMP establishment, and the 2026 tax levy.
- Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 4223, 2025 (proposed $0.50/month increase)
- Sanitary Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 4224, 2025 (proposed $1.00/month increase)
- Solid Waste and Recycling Amendment Bylaw No. 4225, 2025 (proposed $1.00/month collection and $1.50/month landfill increase)
- Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 4226, 2025
- Request to increase Cranbrook RCMP establishment
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw 4228) and considering adoption of a zoning bylaw for medium-to-high density (BC Builds). Council will also give three readings to utility rate bylaws for waterworks, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and water frontage tax, plus discuss new business items like 2026 meeting dates and committee appointments.
- Public hearing: OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4228, 2025 (Our Path to Cranbrook 2042)
- Adoption: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4221, 2025 (Medium Density to High Density - BC Builds)
- Three readings: Waterworks, Sanitary Sewer Rates, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Water Frontage Tax amendment bylaws
- Development Variance Permit 3090.20.2511 for 720 28th Ave S
- Funding agreement with Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society
Public Hearing
Cranbrook council held a public hearing on December 8, 2025 for proposed "City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4228, 2025." The bylaw reflects OCP amendments needed to meet a provincially mandated December 31, 2025 deadline tied to housing needs requirements. No registered speakers and no one online or by phone came forward, and the hearing was closed at 6:06 pm. No decision on the bylaw itself is recorded in these minutes.
- Public hearing opened at 6:03 pm on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4228, 2025
- No speakers registered or present online/by phone
- Public hearing closed at 6:06 pm with no comments heard
Special Council
This special meeting is primarily focused on a resolution to move into a closed session. The agenda indicates that the closed portion will address matters related to labour relations, potential litigation, and protected information.
- Resolution to close the meeting to the public regarding labour or employee relations, litigation, and protected information
Special Council
Council is reviewing the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, which includes a proposed 6.5% municipal property tax levy increase. The meeting also covers upcoming debt servicing for various capital projects and updates on utility fund revenues.
- Proposed 6.5% property tax levy increase for 2026
- Planned $1,312,000 borrowing for a new fire engine in 2026
- Proposed $9,120,300 borrowing for Shadow Mountain - LAS sewer project
- Review of debt servicing costs for the General, Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste funds
- Discussion on using surplus to fund a $303,082 ladder truck debt payment
Public Hearing
The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on November 24, 2025, to receive comments on two proposed bylaws: an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 4218) to change land use designation from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 4219) to change zoning from R-5 Medium Density to R-6 High Density, both for lands at 114 17A Avenue S. No members of the public attended or provided comments, and the hearing was closed. No decisions were made at the hearing; the bylaws will proceed to council for consideration.
- Public hearing held for OCP amendment Bylaw No. 4218 (no comments received)
- Public hearing held for zoning amendment Bylaw No. 4219 (no comments received)
Regular Council
Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning for 114 17A Ave S, changing the designation from medium to high density. They will also consider adopting a new fees and charges bylaw, a streets/traffic/parking amendment, and an interim housing OCP amendment. Other items include a donation request for a hockey team, a BC Housing report, and correspondence on development cost charges.
- Public hearing and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 4218 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4219 for 114 17A Ave S (medium to high density)
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4216, 2025
- Adoption of Streets, Traffic and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 4222, 2025
- First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4228, 2025 (Interim Housing Report)
- Donation request from U13AA Cranbrook/East Kootenay Avalanche Hockey Team
Special Council
This special council meeting is dedicated to departmental presentations on the 2025-2026 operating budgets and 2026 capital projects, with a focus on property tax levies. The agenda includes a preliminary five-year financial plan showing a proposed 6.5% municipal property tax increase for 2026, which would add about $15.90 per month for an average residential property. Council will hear from departments including Engineering, RCMP, Finance, Fire, Public Works, Recreation, Human Resources, Corporate Services, and IT, and will consider pre-approval of specific capital projects.
- Proposed 6.5% property tax increase for 2026, adding $15.90/month for average home assessed at $503,000
- RCMP Municipal Policing Contract increases by $483,470 to $6,948,815
- Engineering capital projects include $3,986,032 for general capital works and $1,385,000 for Balment Park sanitary sewer
- Downtown parking improvements ($200,000) and revitalization ($50,000) proposed
- Growth Management Strategy ($200,000) and Cranbrook North Land Use Update ($75,000) proposed
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a closed meeting on land matters, then a regular session with a public hearing (nil items), delegations, and several bylaws. Key items include first three readings of a Fees and Charges Bylaw, rescheduling a public hearing for OCP and zoning amendments at 114 17A Ave S, and first three readings of a Streets Traffic and Parking Amendment Bylaw. New business covers decommissioning the Mayor's Task Force for Housing, oversizing for Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home, an air carrier operating agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines, and solid waste updates. Administration updates include housing/shelters, fire services, and cemetery.
- Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition/disposition
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4216, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4218 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4219 - reschedule public hearing for 114 17A Ave S
- Streets Traffic and Parking Amendment Bylaw 4222, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited - Air Carrier Operating Agreement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Public Works on the 2025 Facility Assets Review, which inventoried and reassessed 1,442 facility assets. Staff will outline a long-term capital and borrowing strategy and recommend that only essential facility projects be included in the 2026–2030 capital plan, with non-essential projects deferred. Staff will also request $700,000 for facility assessments and design work for priority projects at the November 17th budget meeting.
- Presentation on 2025 Facility Assets Review (1,442 assets inventoried)
- Staff recommendation to include only essential facility projects in 2026–2030 capital plan
- Request for $700,000 for facility assessments and design work
- Discussion of borrowing process to fund larger projects (2027–2028)
- Timeline includes facility condition assessments in 2025 and project design in 2027
Special Council
Cranbrook's Special Council meeting on October 22, 2025, will consider three staff reports: supporting a joint grant application for emergency preparedness training and equipment, approving a site-specific floodplain exemption for a proposed multi-unit residential development at 305 18th Avenue North, and a budget request for surface cleanup of 22 Briar Avenue NW (former Knight's Hall and Tudor House). The agenda also includes a finance department administration update. No delegations, bylaws, or petitions are listed.
- Authorize RDEK to submit joint UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application for East Kootenay ESS Fall Intake Grant (100% grant funded)
- Approve floodplain setback exemption from 15m to 5m and flood construction level to 913.2m for Lot B, District Lot 4, Kootenay District Plan NEP22135 (305 18th Ave N)
- Budget request for surface cleanup of 22 Briar Avenue NW - former Knight's Hall and Tudor House
- Finance Department administration update (20 October 2025)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations from BC Transit on two transit initiatives: a fare review and a Transit Future Service Plan network restructure. The fare review proposes simplifying fares, introducing new pre-paid programs, and phasing out some products. The network restructure would replace current routes with two fixed routes and an OnDemand service. Council is only receiving this information; no decisions are being made at this meeting.
- BC Transit fare review: proposes universal single ride fare, automatic DayPASS, and phasing out 10-Rides and pre-purchased DayPASS
- New pre-paid fare programs: ProPASS (employer payroll deduction, adult pass less 15%) and EcoPASS (bulk purchase transit fund with discounts up to 15%)
- Network restructure: Route A (main line, 30-min frequency), Route B (Southeast, peak times), and OnDemand service
- Proposed travel time improvements: College to Walmart from 30-40 min to ~12 min; College to 11th St S at Innes Ave S from 22-52 min to 15 min
- Engagement Phase 1 report: 144 online and 11 hard copy survey respondents; next engagement round planned for Jan/Feb 2026
Regular Council
The Cranbrook Regular Council meeting on October 20, 2025, will begin with a closed session, then hold public hearings for four bylaw amendments affecting two properties: 950 Wildstone Drive (OCP Bylaw 4201 and Zoning Bylaw 4202) and a portion of 1501 1st St S (OCP Bylaw 4220 and Zoning Bylaw 4221). Council will also consider third reading and adoption of these bylaws, adopt the Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw 4217, and hear a report on the 2025 Q3 RCMP performance. New business includes a citizen survey for the 2026 budget, a grant application for emergency preparedness, a floodplain exemption for 305 18th Avenue N, and a budget request for surface cleanup at 22 Briar Avenue NW.
- Public hearing and third reading for OCP Bylaw 4201 and Zoning Bylaw 4202 at 950 Wildstone Drive, increasing density from 126 to 252 units
- Public hearing and third reading for OCP Bylaw 4220 and Zoning Bylaw 4221 at 1501 1st St S (BC Builds, medium to high density)
- Adoption of Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4217, 2025
- Second reading of OCP Bylaw 4218 and first/second reading of Zoning Bylaw 4219 for 114 17A Ave S (medium to high density)
- Budget request for surface cleanup of 22 Briar Avenue NW (former Knight's Hall and Tudor House)
Public Hearing
The Cranbrook City Council held a public hearing on proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4201, 2025, which would increase the maximum prescribed density for Lot 4 at 950 Wildstone Drive from 126 to 252 dwelling units to facilitate a multiple-family residential complex. Numerous residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure capacity, private road ownership, and safety. No decision was made at the hearing; the council will consider the input in future deliberations.
- Proposed density increase from 126 to 252 units on Lot 4 at 950 Wildstone Drive
- Residents raised concerns about private road Lot 12 and infrastructure capacity
- Petition against the amendment reportedly signed by 92 of 98 residents in one community
- Traffic Impact Analysis questioned by multiple speakers for accuracy
- Councillor Graham recused himself due to living in the neighborhood
Special Council
This is a special Council meeting focused on reviewing the City's reserve funds and capital, special, and major projects. Council will discuss reserve fund descriptions, balances, schedules, contributions, and withdrawals, followed by a department-by-department review of capital projects. The meeting also includes information on 2025 carry-forward projects for information purposes only.
- Review of reserve fund balances, including Capital Works Reserve ($1,985,744 in 2026) and Sewer Capital Reserve ($1,960,433 in 2026)
- Capital project review across departments: Public Works, RCMP, Engineering, Fire, Recreation, Corporate Services, IT, Finance
- 2025 carry-forward projects listed for information only across all departments
- Reserve fund activity graphs and schedules included in agenda package
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council is meeting to consider several items, including three readings of the Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw, amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for a medium-to-high density housing project (BC Builds) at 1505 1st Street South, a budget amendment for the Childcare New Spaces Fund, and a report on the Rock the Kootenays 2026 event. The agenda also includes administrative updates and correspondence, but no public hearings or delegations are scheduled.
- Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4217, 2025 - three readings, projected tax revenue foregone $406,120
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 4220 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment 4221 for medium-to-high density (BC Builds) at 1505 1st Street South
- Childcare New Spaces Fund - budget amendment
- Rock the Kootenays 2026 - report from Recreation and Culture
- Correspondence re: Rotary Way repairs and inclusive community
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use bylaws, including an OCP and zoning amendment for 950 Wildstone Drive, adoption of a C-4 mixed-use commercial zoning amendment, and first readings for two OCP amendments to change medium density to high density at 114 17A Ave S and for BC Builds. Council will also discuss decommissioning the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness and Community Safety and Wellbeing, 2026 permissive property tax exemptions, and a Development Cost Charge bylaw update. The meeting begins with a closed session at 2:30 p.m. for labour, land, and negotiation matters.
- Public hearing scheduled for OCP Bylaw 4201 and Zoning Bylaw 4202 at 950 Wildstone Drive
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 4215 (C-4 Mixed-Use Commercial)
- First reading of OCP Bylaw 4218 (Medium to High Density at 114 17A Ave S)
- First reading of OCP Bylaw 4220 (Medium to High Density, BC Builds)
- Report on 2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing two consultant presentations: a major update to the Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw and a Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw update. The DCC update proposes significantly higher charges on new development to fund infrastructure, with options on secondary suites, phase-in, and assist factors. The servicing bylaw update aligns with the new Official Community Plan and provincial legislation. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and direction.
- Proposed DCC rates: residential subdivision up to $37,533 per parcel (224% increase) if secondary suite included; apartments up to $13,494 per unit (109% increase)
- Capital cost estimates rise from $70.7M to $182.8M, with $91.6M paid by new development and $91.2M from other city sources
- Growth rate assumption increases from 0.85% to 1.8%
- Options include separate suite charge, phase-in over 3 years, and municipal assist factor variations
- Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw update to align with OCP and Master Municipal Construction Documents
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will consider a zoning bylaw amendment for C-4 mixed-use commercial, a budget amendment for wildfire mitigation, and a grant application for the Phillips Reservoir bypass pipeline. The agenda also includes public correspondence about land use and safety concerns in Slaterville, and an update on Stage 2 water use regulations.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4215, 2025 (C-4 Mixed-Use Commercial) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings
- Budget amendment for wildfire mitigation work
- Phillips Reservoir Bypass Pipeline grant application
- Slaterville land use and safety concerns (multiple correspondence items)
- Water Use Regulation Stage 2 update
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including the Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility loan authorization and development-related bylaws, and will hear the RCMP's 2025 Q2 report. The agenda also includes new business items such as a Health Canada funding budget amendment, aquatic center hours, and development variance permits.
- Adopt Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4075, 2022
- Adopt Development Procedures and Delegation Bylaw No. 4211, 2025
- Adopt Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 4212, 2025
- RCMP 2025 Q2 Report to Council
- Development Variance Permit for 1024 19th Street South
Regular Council
The Cranbrook City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports. Key items include adopting a road closure and disposition bylaw for 12th Avenue South, a loan authorization for the Gold Creek Dam, and amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning for 941 Victoria Ave. N. The council will also give first, second, and third readings to several new bylaws related to development procedures, subdivision servicing, and bylaw enforcement, and will consider budget requests for repairs and development variance permits.
- Public hearing and adoption of 12th Avenue South Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4122, 2025, involving a 159.8 sqm road portion in exchange for $10,000 plus fees and 10.6 sqm dedication
- Adoption of Gold Creek Dam Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4189, 2025
- Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4203 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4204 for 941 Victoria Ave. N
- First, second, and third readings of Development Procedures and Delegation Bylaw No. 4211, Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 4212, Municipal Ticketing Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 4213, and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 4214
- Budget request for Senior's Centre roof and water leak repairs; development variance permits for 4301 Echo Field Road and F.W. Green Memorial Home
Public Hearing
Council held a public hearing on proposed Bylaw No. 4122, 2025, to close and remove highway dedication on a 159.8 sq m portion of 12th Avenue South. The bylaw, requested by John and Jodine Toorenburgh, would exchange the land for $10,000 plus a 10.6 sq m road dedication, legal, administration, appraisal fees, and consolidation to 1112 13th Street South. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.
- Road closure and disposition bylaw 4122/25 for 159.8 sq m of 12th Avenue South
- Exchange includes $10,000 plus 10.6 sq m road dedication and fees
- Requested by John and Jodine Toorenburgh
- Consolidation to 1112 13th Street South
- No public comments received
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including unsightly premises and public places regulations, as well as tax exemption bylaws for downtown and Victoria Avenue corridor revitalization. They will also review a transit operating agreement, the 2024 annual report, and hear a delegation from Key City Gymnastics about a recreation complex. The meeting begins with a closed session for land, litigation, and legal advice matters.
- Adopt Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 4206, 2025
- Adopt Public Places Bylaw No. 4207, 2025
- Adopt Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4208, 2025
- Adopt Victoria Avenue Corridor Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4209, 2025
- 12th Avenue South Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4122, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public. The closed session will address land acquisition/disposition, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. All other agenda items are listed as nil.
- Resolution to close meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), (g), (i) for land matters, litigation, and legal advice
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing two items: a presentation from the RCMP on policing priorities for their 2024-2027 strategic plan, and a citizen survey report on gymnastics, childcare, and solid waste services. Staff are also providing supplemental information on a potential curbside organics collection program, including costs and funding options, but no decisions are being made at this meeting.
- RCMP consultation on policing priorities for the 2024-2027 strategic plan
- Citizen survey results: 76% prefer old library site for gymnastics, 54% prefer Balment Park for childcare
- Curbside organics program capital cost estimated at $1,410,900, with $605,600 from CleanBC grant
- Annual organics collection fee estimated at $71 per household
- Potential to divert up to 730 tonnes of organic waste from landfill
Regular Council
This regular council meeting includes a public hearing and potential third readings for bylaws that would amend the Official Community Plan and zoning to allow a structural addition to an automotive dealership at 941 Victoria Avenue North. Council will also consider several other bylaws, including new unsightly premises and public places regulations, downtown and Victoria Avenue corridor revitalization tax exemption bylaws, and a servicing officer appointment bylaw. Additionally, council will review tax write-offs for Western Financial Place and receive administrative updates on the Kinsmen Spray Park and snowpack.
- Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4203 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4204 for 941 Victoria Avenue North
- Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4203 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4204
- First, second, and third readings of Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 4206 and Public Places Bylaw No. 4207
- First, second, and third readings of Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4208 and Victoria Avenue Corridor Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4209
- Adoption of Servicing Officer Appointment Bylaw No. 4210 and tax write-offs for Western Financial Place
Public Hearing
This is the minutes of a public hearing held June 9, 2025, where the City of Cranbrook heard comments on two proposed bylaws affecting 941 Victoria Avenue North. The first would change the Official Community Plan land use designation from 'Neighbourhood Commercial' to 'Highway Commercial', and the second would change the zoning from 'Mixed Commercial: C-4' to 'Highway Commercial: C-2'. No residents spoke at the hearing, and it was closed after three calls for comments. The purpose of both changes is to allow a structural addition to an existing automotive dealership for indoor storage of equipment.
- Public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4203, 2025 for 941 Victoria Avenue North
- Public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4204, 2025 for 941 Victoria Avenue North
- Proposed OCP change from 'Neighbourhood Commercial' to 'Highway Commercial'
- Proposed zoning change from 'Mixed Commercial: C-4' to 'Highway Commercial: C-2'
- No public comments were received at the hearing
Regular Council
Council will consider amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to increase the allowed dwelling units at 950 Wildstone Drive from 126 to 252, enabling a second apartment building. They will also review a citizen survey on gymnastics, child care, and solid waste services, and discuss a slope remediation project, a UV disinfection facility borrowing process, and a potential land donation for housing.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 4201 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4202 for 950 Wildstone Drive, increasing density from 126 to 252 units
- OCP Amendment Bylaw 4203 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4204 for 941 Victoria Ave. N
- Servicing Officer Appointment Bylaw 4210 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility - Authorization of Alternative Approval Process (AAP)
- Habitat for Humanity Land Donation Consideration for Housing Project
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labour relations and negotiations, followed by public items. They will consider adopting a zoning amendment for 703 Cranbrook Street N, give first reading to an OCP amendment for 941 Victoria Avenue N, and adopt a building amendment bylaw. Council will also hear the 2024 audit final communication, review consolidated financial statements, and discuss several infrastructure projects including a UV disinfection facility and a trunk main upgrade.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192, 2025 for 703 Cranbrook Street N (C-2 Highway Commercial)
- First reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4203, 2025 for 941 Victoria Avenue N
- Adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 4205, 2025
- Authorization of Alternative Approval Process for Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility
- Construction of West Victoria Trunk Main Upgrade Phase 1
Special Council
This special council meeting will consider adopting two bylaws: the Five Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) and the Cranbrook Tax Rates Bylaw for 2025. Both received three readings at the April 28 regular meeting. The financial plan sets a 6.4% tax levy increase for 2025, with projected increases of 7.96% in 2026, 5.08% in 2027, 4.96% in 2028, and 3.81% in 2029. The tax rates bylaw sets the 2025 general municipal tax levy at $38,409,009, a 6.40% increase over 2024.
- Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw No. 4196, 2025
- Adoption of Cranbrook Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4197, 2025
- 2025 tax levy increase of 6.4%, with a typical residential property (valued at $503,000) seeing an annual increase of $177
- Road dedicated tax grows from $3,409,425 to $3,767,367 in 2025
- 2025 capital works program funded at over $6.5 million
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion-only meeting on May 5, 2025, focused on the pre-hospital care system in Cranbrook. Staff from Fire & Emergency Services will present how the system is set up, their experience with it, and potential future opportunities. No decisions or formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of pre-hospital care services provided by Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services under Level of Service Policy No. 70-03
- Staff presentation on system setup, experience, and future opportunities
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will consider adopting several bylaws, including the 2025 tax rates and the five-year financial plan, along with zoning and OCP amendments for properties on Cranbrook Street North and Wildstone Drive. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for labour, land, litigation, and negotiation matters, and a delegation from the RCMP on the first-quarter report.
- Adopt Playle Road Closure & Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025
- Adopt OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4186 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4187 for 800/810 Cranbrook Street North
- Adopt Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4195, 2025
- First, second, and third readings of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4196 and Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4197
- First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4201 for 950 Wildstone Drive
Public Hearing
The City of Cranbrook held a public hearing on April 7, 2025, to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 4190) and Zoning Bylaw (No. 4191) to facilitate commercial development at 4142 and 4200 McPhee Road. No residents spoke, and the hearing was closed without any decisions made. The amendments were only discussed, not approved or denied.
- No decisions made; public hearing only
- No public comments received on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4190
- No public comments received on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4191
Regular Council
This regular council meeting includes a public hearing and first readings for amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws for 4142 and 4200 McPhee Road. Council will also consider adopting several other bylaws, including subdivision, building, recreation fees, and frontage tax amendments, plus a new firearms bylaw. The agenda includes budget decisions, a development permit for 32 11th Ave, and correspondence on parking, infrastructure grants, and community requests.
- Public hearing and first readings for OCP Amendment Bylaw 4190 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4191 re: 4142 and 4200 McPhee Road
- Adoption of Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw 4193 and Building Amendment Bylaw 4194
- First readings for Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw 4195, Water Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw 4198, and Sewer Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw 4199
- First readings for Firearms Bylaw 4200
- Development Variance Permit #2504 and Development Permit #2503 for 32 11th Ave
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold public hearings on several bylaws, including the Playle Road closure and disposition, an Official Community Plan amendment, and multiple zoning amendments. Following the hearings, Council will consider third reading or adoption of these bylaws, along with other items such as the 2025 tax levy increase and a referral from the RDEK.
- Public hearing and third reading for Playle Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025 (exchange for $3,000 plus fees)
- Public hearing and third reading for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4186 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4187 (800/810 Cranbrook Street North)
- Public hearing and third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192 (703 Cranbrook Street N, C-2 Highway Commercial)
- Adoption of Corbett Road Closure and Removal Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4180, 2025
- Report on 2025 Tax Levy Increase
Public Hearing
Cranbrook City Council held a public hearing on four bylaws. Three items—a road closure and two zoning/OCP amendments for a proposed 37-unit development—received no public comments. The fourth, a zoning amendment to allow a Food Hub at 703 Cranbrook Street North, drew multiple speakers in support.
- Playle Road closure and disposition for $3,000 plus fees to 4100 Playle Road
- OCP amendment for 800 and 810 Cranbrook Street to High Density Residential
- Zoning amendment for 800 and 810 Cranbrook Street to R-6 and C-2
- Zoning amendment adding Food Hub use at 703 Cranbrook Street North
- Food Hub project backed by $1-million provincial investment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing how to set recreation and culture fees for 2025-2027, with staff presenting three options: a benefits-based approach, a cost-recovery rate approach, and a CPI/comparative increase. The discussion follows a 2024 service review and recent fee hikes. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion only.
- Option A: Benefits approach would set arena recovery rates at 50% for youth/seniors, 75% for adults, 100% for camps/commercial, with phased implementation.
- Option B: Cost-recovery targets of 25% or 30% overall would require 18% or 40% fee increases, generating up to $462,865 more annually.
- Option C: CPI-based increases of 2.5% to 10% on fees like aquatics adult ($7.30 to $8.03) and youth field rate ($20.00 to $22.00).
- Staff propose moving to hourly field booking rates starting in 2026 to improve utilization data.
- September 2024 fee increases (15% aquatics/adult fields, 10% others) are still being evaluated.
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a regular meeting with several land-use and financial items. They will consider first and second readings of a bylaw to close and dispose of a portion of Playle Road, adopt amended water and sewer connection charge bylaws, and give readings to several Official Community Plan and zoning amendments, including for properties at 800/810 Cranbrook Street North and 703 Cranbrook St. N. Council will also hear a delegation on the Cranbrook Bucks Community Impact Study and consider new business items such as airport equipment purchases, a parcel tax roll review, and development application fee changes.
- Playle Road Closure & Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025 (1st, 2nd reading)
- Water Connection Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 4184, 2025 and Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 4185, 2025 (adoption)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4187, 2025 for 800/810 Cranbrook Street North
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192, 2025 for 703 Cranbrook St. N. (C-2 Highway Commercial)
- Canadian Rockies International Airport - purchase of replacement snowblower
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold public hearings on two road closures, consider several bylaws including water fee and meter amendments, and discuss the Gold Creek Dam loan authorization and budget updates. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Cranbrook History Centre about funding and loan repayment, and a resolution supporting a youth detox and treatment centre for southeastern BC.
- Public hearings for 1st Street South and Corbett Road closures and removal of highway dedications
- Gold Creek Dam Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4189, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Waterworks Amendment Bylaws No. 4182 and 4183 (adoption) on connection fees and meters
- Water and sanitary sewer connection charge amendment bylaws No. 4184 and 4185
- Official Community Plan amendments for 800/810 Cranbrook Street North and text amendment
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hear the RCMP's Q4 and 2024 annual report, consider several bylaws including road closures and waterworks amendments, and discuss new business items such as a youth recovery centre resolution and an emergency boiler replacement. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and administrative updates on fire services, housing infrastructure, and greenhouse gas reduction.
- 1st Street South Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4173, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
- Corbett Road Closure and Removal Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4180, 2025 (1st, 2nd reading)
- Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 4182, 2025 - Water Connection Fees (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 4183, 2025 - Water Meters (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Western Financial Place - Emergency Replacement of Boiler #1
Special Council
At this special meeting, Cranbrook City Council will discuss and finalize awards for the 2025 Municipal Grant Program. The grant budget is capped at $278,760, with $123,788 available for discretionary grants after standing commitments. Applications total $272,420, oversubscribing the discretionary pool by $148,632. Council members' individual funding recommendations have been averaged to guide final decisions.
- 2025 Municipal Grant Program budget set at $278,760, down from $323,847 in 2024
- Discretionary grant pool: $123,788; applications total $272,420 (oversubscribed by $148,632)
- Standing commitments include $120,000 to Key City Theatre, $25,000 to Canada Day Organizing Committee, $4,000 to Save the Track, $2,472 for Search & Rescue fleet insurance
- Applicants include Big Brothers Big Sisters ($30,000 requested), Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Child & Family Service Society ($45,000), and Cranbrook Food Bank Society ($5,000)
- Several applicants received less than 50% council support and are marked as not recommended
Special Council
This special council meeting focuses on the 2025 budget and five-year financial plan, including funding requests from the Cranbrook Public Library and the Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society, as well as options for the 2025 capital works program and organics collection. Council will also consider tax levy changes and other financial plan adjustments.
- Cranbrook Public Library requests $51,034 additional operating funding for 2025, citing cost-of-living adjustments and higher insurance/IT costs.
- Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society requests a 10-year license of occupation, reduced property area, and a five-year service agreement with 5% annual increases.
- Public Works to present organics collection options.
- 2025 Capital Works Program project options to be reviewed.
- Changes to 2025 tax levy and options for further changes impacting 2026 levy.
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a public hearing and consider third reading of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4174, which sets the city's long-term vision to 2042. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, a grant application for emergency preparedness, and routine administrative updates.
- Public hearing and third reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4174, 2024
- Adoption of 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4181, 2025
- Council support for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application
- RDEK referral of Bylaws No's 3370 & 3371
- Request for City to be qualified donee for Spirit of the Rockies Society grant
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the final draft of the Downtown Parking Plan and Strategy, which proposes increasing parking fees, phasing out monthly leases, and introducing digital payments. The committee is also receiving preliminary findings on sanitary sewer trigger point analysis. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion and information session.
- Proposal to increase meter rates from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour
- Recommendation to phase out monthly parking leases and shift to first-come, first-served paid parking
- Consideration of cash-in-lieu payments in the Zoning Bylaw
- Potential conversion of angled parking to parallel on Baker Street and adding bike lanes on 2nd Street South
- Sanitary sewer trigger point analysis preliminary findings presented
Regular Council
Cranbrook Council will hold a public hearing and consider several bylaws and reports, including the Official Community Plan, a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw, solid waste and curbside organics, emergency repairs to Gold Creek Dam, water meters for developments, a grant application for emergency preparedness, and the 2025 communications strategy. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and administrative updates.
- Public hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4174, 2024 (rescheduled)
- 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 4181, 2025 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
- Solid Waste Services and Curbside Organics Collection Program report
- Gold Creek Dam emergency repairs report
- Water meters for developments and new/upgraded water services report