Airdrie public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and consider three readings of bylaws to amend the South Point Commercial Neighbourhood Structure Plan and redistribute about 18.23 hectares (45 acres) from DC-47 and Urban Holding to Regional Commercial and Environmental Protection districts. The agenda also includes presentations on high-speed rail, the multi-use facility and library project, and COVID-19 business supports, plus a request to expand the Recycle Depot pilot to farm and agricultural sectors.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaws B-71/2021 and B-72/2021 (South Point Commercial rezoning, ~18.23 ha)
• Presentation by Alberta Regional Rail Inc. on intercity high-speed commuter rail
• November status report on Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Public Library project
• COVID-19 Business Supports Update No. 7, including Right for Your Business Voucher Program
• Request to add farm and agricultural sectors to Recycle Depot Business Use Pilot

Council gave final readings to Bylaws B-71/2021 and B-72/2021, amending the South Point Commercial Neighbourhood Structure Plan and redistricting about 18.23 hectares from DC-47 and Urban Holding to Regional Commercial and Environmental Protection. The council also ratified an increased budget for New Year's Eve fireworks and endorsed adding farm and agricultural sectors to the Recycle Depot pilot program.

• Approved Bylaw B-71/2021 (South Point Commercial NSP amendment) final reading
• Approved Bylaw B-72/2021 (land use redistricting) final reading
• Ratified budget increase for 2021 New Year's Eve fireworks from $15,000 to $20,000
• Endorsed adding farm and agricultural sectors to Recycle Depot pilot program
• Filed correspondence regarding clearing outdoor track at Genesis Place
• Accepted presentations on Alberta Regional Rail, Multi-Use Facility, and COVID-19 business supports

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two land use bylaw amendments and will provide recommendations to Council. The first is a map amendment for Bayview Phase 4 and Bayside Phase 14, and the second is a redistricting of 1.5 hectares in Chinook Gate from R1-L to R1-L0. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a public input session, and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw B-75/2021: Land Use Bylaw map amendment for Bayview Phase 4 and Bayside Phase 14
• Bylaw B-63/2021: Redistrict 1.5 ha (3.7 ac) in Chinook Gate from R1-L to R1-L0
• Public input session
• Council synopsis from December 6, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt two land use bylaw amendments: one for Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 (Bylaw 8-75/2021) and one for Chinook Gate (Bylaw B-63/2021). Both recommendations passed with votes of 6-2 and 7-1 respectively. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw 8-75/2021 (Bayview/Bayside land use map amendment) (6-2)
• Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw B-63/2021 (Chinook Gate rezoning from R1-L to R1-L0) (7-1)

Council Meeting

Council is being asked to approve the Council Budget Committee recommended 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The agenda also includes three readings for several bylaw amendments affecting utility rates, building inspection permit fees, and assessment review board complaint fees. Correspondence from the Airdrie Public Library Board regarding budget discussions will be received.

• 2022-2024 Operating and 2022-2031 Capital Budget approval
• Bylaws B-66, B-67, B-68/2021 amending Water, Sewer, and Waste Management utility rates
• Bylaw B-69/2021 amending Building Inspections Permit Fees Bylaw B-30/2008, effective Jan 1, 2022
• Bylaw B-74/2021 amending Assessment Review Board Complaint Fees Bylaw B-01/2010, effective Jan 1, 2022
• Correspondence from Airdrie Public Library Board re 2022 budget discussions

Council endorsed the Council Budget Committee's recommendation to adopt the 2022 operating budget of $173,878,950 and capital budget of $104,014,000, with a recorded vote of 6-1. Council also accepted the 2023-2024 operating plans and 2023-2031 capital plans for information. Several utility and fee bylaws were amended, effective January 1, 2022, including water, sewer, waste management, building inspection permit fees, and assessment review board complaint fees. All amendments were carried, with some third readings carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 operating budget of $173,878,950 and capital budget of $104,014,000 (6-1)
• Accepted 2023-2024 operating plans and 2023-2031 capital plans for information
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-66/2021 amending Waterworks Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-67/2021 amending Sewer Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-68/2021 amending Waste Management Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-69/2021 amending Building Inspections Permit Fees Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-74/2021 amending Assessment Review Board Complaint Fees Bylaw (carried)
• Filed correspondence from Airdrie Public Library Board

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine items and one substantive request: staff are asking authorization to include farm and agricultural sectors in the Recycle Depot Business Use pilot program, and to allow discretion to add more sectors during the pilot. The agenda also includes adoption of the November 10, 2021 minutes, with no appointments, correspondence, or new statistics listed.

• Proposed addition of farm and agricultural sectors to Recycle Depot Business pilot
• Request for staff discretion to add additional sectors during pilot
• Adoption of November 10, 2021 minutes

The Environmental Advisory Board voted to recommend that Council authorize Waste and Recycling Services to include farm and agricultural sectors in the Recycle Depot Pilot, with staff discretion to add sectors at $10 per month, and to report findings at the end of the pilot. The board also accepted the agenda and adopted the November minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council authorize adding farm/agricultural sectors to Recycle Depot Pilot (carried)
• Accepted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 10, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting on December 6, 2021, with a closed session, afternoon and evening public sessions. The main items are public hearings and three readings for two land use bylaw amendments: one updating cannabis-related use regulations (B-62/2021) and one adding standards for private schools (B-65/2021). Council will also hear presentations on a local e-commerce platform and intergovernmental updates, and consider a petition for back lane paving and a possible animal license fee transfer policy.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-62/2021 (cannabis-related uses LUB amendments)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-65/2021 (private schools LUB amendment)
• Local improvement petition for back lane paving (Thornleigh Cl-Tanner Dr)
• Presentation on Chambermarket.ca e-commerce platform for Airdrie businesses
• Feasibility of transferring animal license fees after pet death

Council gave final reading to Bylaw No. B-62/2021, amending the Land Use Bylaw to update regulations for cannabis-related uses, and to Bylaw No. B-65/2021, adding standards for private educational institutions. Both passed with a 4-1 recorded vote. Council also endorsed keeping animal licensing fees non-transferable and tabled a motion to review the AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. B-62/2021 (cannabis-related uses LUB amendments) — carried 4-1.
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. B-65/2021 (private schools LUB amendment) — carried 4-1.
• Endorsed the Municipal Policing Advisory Board recommendation to keep animal licensing fees non-transferable with no refunds or credits — carried.
• Tabled the Notice of Motion to review the AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan to the December 20, 2021 meeting — carried.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 15, 2021 regular meeting — carried.
• Accepted the Thorburn Local Improvement Petition for back lane paving for information — carried.
• Accepted presentations from the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce and the Intergovernmental Liaison for information — carried.
• Excused Councillors Belyk and Kolson from the meeting — carried.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission defeated Development Permit PL2102038 for a secondary suite with variances, with 2 in favour and 6 opposed. It recommended City Council adopt Bylaw B-73/2021 (land use map amendment) by a 6-2 vote, and recommended three readings for Bylaws B-72/2021 and B-71/2021 (South Point Commercial amendments). The meeting was procedural with no public input.

• Defeated Development Permit PL2102038 (secondary suite with variances) by vote of 2 in favour, 6 opposed.
• Recommended City Council adopt Bylaw No. B-73/2021 (Land Use Bylaw map amendment) by vote of 6 in favour, 2 opposed.
• Recommended City Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-72/2021 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) and Bylaw No. B-71/2021 (South Point Commercial NSP amendment) — carried.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 18, 2021 Regular Meeting as presented.
• Noted a request to keep pedestrian access concerns for 24th Street on the table for future subdivision plan review.

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to continue deliberations on the 2022 operating and capital budgets, following up on items from the previous day's meeting. The committee is expected to pass resolutions recommending the 2022-2024 operating budget and the 2022-2031 capital budget to Council.

• Follow-up items from Friday, November 26 CBC meeting
• 2022 operating and capital budget deliberations
• Resolution and recommendation for 2022-2024 operating budget
• Resolution and recommendation for 2022-2031 capital budget

The Council Budget Committee recommended approval of a $104,014,000 capital budget for 2022 and a $173,878,950 operating budget with a 4.30% municipal tax increase. The committee also voted to use $1,000,000 from the 2021 surplus to cover one-time costs, supported the Indigenous Relations Strategy Consultant request, and did not support the $75,000 Library Fundraiser position. The recommendations will go to full Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of the $104,014,000 Capital Budget for 2022 (motion 2021-CBC-054, carried).
• Recommended approval of the $173,878,950 operating budget with a 4.30% municipal tax increase (motion 2021-CBC-057, carried 6-1).
• Agreed to use $1,000,000 from the 2021 surplus to cover one-time costs (vote: 5 in favour, 2 opposed).
• Supported the Indigenous Relations Strategy Consultant request.
• Did not support the $75,000 Library Fundraiser position request.
• Accepted the 2023-2024 operating plans and 2023-2031 capital plans for information.

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to continue presentations and discussions on the 2022 operating and capital budget. Departments presenting include Environmental Services, Community Services, City Council, and Administrative Services (including CAO Office, People and Organizational Effectiveness, Property Taxes and Treasury, and Corporate Services). The meeting also includes follow-up items from the previous day's meeting and time for deliberations.

• Environmental Services budget presentation
• Community Services and Airdrie Public Library budget follow-up
• City Council budget presentation
• Administrative Services budget presentations (CAO Office, People and Organizational Effectiveness, Property Taxes and Treasury, Corporate Services)

The Council Budget Committee received presentations and reports on the 2022 operating and capital budgets for Environmental Services, Community Services, City Council, People and Organizational Effectiveness, Property Taxes and Treasury, and Corporate Services. All reports were received for information only; no budget items were approved, denied, or tabled for a vote. Several items were placed on the Parking Lot for future discussion, including the Genesis Place solar savings, the Facilities Team Leader position, the Curling Club item, and the black box converter for Bert Church Theatre.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received Environmental Services budget report for information (carried)
• Received Community Services budget report for information (carried)
• Received CAO Office budget report for information (carried)
• Received People and Organizational Effectiveness budget report for information (carried)
• Received Property Taxes and Treasury budget report for information (carried)
• Received Corporate Services capital budget report for information (carried)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt prior minutes, hear public questions, and discuss new business. Items include a feasibility review of transferring or crediting animal licensing fees after a pet's death, the RCMP Q2 report, and a provincial police study. The meeting is open to the public and includes a round table discussion.

• Review and adopt minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Animal Control Bylaw B-33/2016: feasibility of transferring licensing fees or providing credit after pet death
• RCMP Q2 Report presented by S/Sgt Troy Switzer
• Provincial Police Study discussion
• Public question period

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board voted to recommend Council continue opposing a provincial police force and advocate for Airdrie RCMP, including sending a letter to the provincial government. The board also supported staff's recommendation to keep animal licenses non-transferable with no refunds or credits. Minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting were deferred to the next meeting. No public questions were received.

• Deferred adoption of September 23, 2021 minutes to next meeting.
• Carried motion 2021-P-015: Support staff recommendation that animal licenses remain non-transferable, with no refund or credit on death, rehoming, or sale, but staff may use discretion on refund requests.
• Carried motion 2021-P-016: Recommend Council continue opposing a provincial police force, advocate for Airdrie RCMP, and send a letter to the provincial government.

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to begin deliberations on the 2022 proposed operating and capital budget. They will review budget-at-a-glance documents, 2020 provincial financial indicators, proposed personnel costs, and proposed user fees and charges. Presentations will be given by the Community Growth and Protective Services and Community Infrastructure departments, followed by discussions and deliberations.

• 2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget at a Glance
• 2020 Provincial Financial Indicators and graphs
• 2022 Proposed Personnel Costs Update
• 2022 Proposed User Fees and Charges and schedules
• Presentations from Community Growth and Protective Services and Community Infrastructure

The Council Budget Committee endorsed proposed increases to 2022 user fees and charges, recommending them to Council with the budget approval. The committee also received several reports for information, including the 2022 Proposed Budget at a Glance, 2020 Provincial Financial Indicators, and 2022 Proposed Personnel Costs Update. Operating and capital budget presentations for Community Growth and Protective Services and Community Infrastructure were received for information. Items including salary, wages and benefits, the water tower upgrade, and Baysprings Development were placed in the Parking Lot for further discussion.

• Endorsed proposed increases in user fees and charges for 2022 and recommended to Council with budget approval
• Received the 2022 Proposed Budget at a Glance report for information
• Received the 2020 Provincial Financial Indicators report for information
• Received the 2022 Proposed Personnel Costs Update report for information
• Received the Community Growth and Protective Services operating and capital budgets for information
• Received the Community Infrastructure operating and capital budgets for information
• Placed salary, wages and benefits in the Parking Lot
• Placed the water tower upgrade and Baysprings Development items in the Parking Lot

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on two development permits: a secondary suite (PL2101796) with variances to minimum lot area and width, and a one-bedroom garage suite (PL2102015). They will also provide recommendations to Council on two Land Use Bylaw amendments: B-64/2021 (map amendment) and B-65/2021 (adding private educational institutions as a land use). The meeting includes public input, minutes approval, and a council synopsis.

• Decision on Development Permit PL2101796 for a secondary suite with variances to minimum lot area and lot width
• Decision on Development Permit PL2102015 for a one-bedroom garage suite
• Recommendation on Bylaw No. B-64/2021, Land Use Bylaw map amendment
• Recommendation on Bylaw No. B-65/2021 to add Private Educational Institutions as a land use to several districts
• Public input session and approval of November 4, 2021 minutes

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2101796 for a secondary suite with variances to minimum lot area and lot width, subject to conditions, by a 4-3 vote. It also recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. B-64/2021 (Land Use Bylaw map amendment) and Bylaw No. B-65/2021 (adding private schools as a land use), and approved Development Permit PL2102015 for a garage suite, 6-1.

• Approved Development Permit PL2101796 (secondary suite with variances) by 4-3 vote, with conditions.
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. B-64/2021 (Land Use Bylaw map amendment).
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. B-65/2021 (adding Private Educational Institutions as a land use).
• Approved Development Permit PL2102015 (garage suite) by 6-1 vote, with conditions.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 4, 2021 regular meeting.

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2021 third quarter financial reports, including cash and investments, major capital projects, and overall financial updates. The agenda includes a closed meeting to discuss the 2021 Audit Plan under FOIP. All reports are for information only; no decisions are listed.

• Closed meeting: 2021 Audit Plan under FOIP Section 16
• 2021 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• 2021 Third Quarter Major Capital Projects Update
• 2021 Third Quarter Financial Update with operating and capital variance reports
• Minutes of November 1, 2021 meeting

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee met on November 15, 2021, and adopted the City of Airdrie 2021 Audit Plan from KPMG LLP. The committee also accepted the 2021 Third Quarter Financial Update, the 2021 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report, and the 2021 Third Quarter Major Capital Projects Update, all for information. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the 2021 Audit Plan, citing disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted the City of Airdrie 2021 Audit Plan from KPMG LLP (carried)
• Accepted the 2021 Third Quarter Financial Update for information (carried)
• Accepted the 2021 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted the 2021 Third Quarter Major Capital Projects Update for information (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss the 2021 Audit Plan (carried)
• Left closed session at 1:32 p.m. (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the November 1, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing for a land use amendment in Cobblestone Creek, presentations on community projects, and potential changes to snow and ice control. The meeting includes a closed session for a personnel update, followed by afternoon and evening public sessions. Council will also consider notices of motion on combating bullying and EMS services.

• Public hearing on Bylaw B-60/2021 to redesignate 2.06 hectares in Cobblestone Creek from R1-L and R2 to R1-L0
• Presentation by Humanity Hampers seeking space to sustain food insecurity project
• Presentation on tobacco use reduction options, including restrictions and licensing
• Options for public notification for development permits
• Snow and ice control policy update with options for improved service

Council gave three readings to Bylaw B-60/2021, redesignating 2.06 hectares in Cobblestone Creek from R1-L and R2 to R1-L0 (Laned Zero Lot Line Residential). The public hearing received no submissions. Council also directed administration to review smoking bylaws, explore options for online development permit notifications, and examine a 'Made in Airdrie' solution for medical first response.

• Approved Bylaw B-60/2021 Cobblestone Creek land use amendment (3 readings, carried)
• Proclaimed Nov 15-20, 2021 as Métis Week in Airdrie (carried)
• Directed administration to review Smoking Bylaw and Cannabis Consumption Bylaw (carried)
• Directed administration to prepare options for online advertising in Land Use Bylaw (carried)
• Endorsed maintaining existing Snow and Ice Control Policy with pilot program (carried)
• Ratified letter of support to Sri Murugan Society of Alberta (carried)
• Directed administration to explore 'Made in Airdrie' medical first response solution (carried)
• Directed administration to investigate community stakeholder committee on bullying (carried)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on waste bag placement and cul-de-sac parking education, as well as a pilot program for business use of the Recycle Depot. The board will also adopt minutes from June 20, 2021, and review residential statistical comparisons to August 2021. No new business or correspondence items are listed.

• Update on placement of waste bags initiative
• Update on cul-de-sac parking education
• Update on pilot program for business use of the Recycle Depot
• Adoption of minutes from June 20, 2021
• Residential statistical comparisons to August 2021

The Environmental Advisory Board accepted reports on waste bag placement and cul-de-sac parking education, and directed staff to discuss with Municipal Enforcement about educating vehicle owners via license plate numbers. All motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted June 10, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Accepted waste bag placement update for information (carried)
• Directed staff to speak with Municipal Enforcement about education for vehicle owners via license plates (carried)
• Accepted cul-de-sac parking education update for information (carried)
• Accepted statistical comparisons report for information (carried)
• Accepted pilot program update for business use of Recycle Depot for information (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board recommended to Airdrie City Council the acceptance of the Open Space Concept of the Aster Neighbourhood Structure Plan, with a vote of 4 in favour and 3 opposed. The board also recommended approval of the Key Ranch Neighbourhood Structure Plan's Open Space Concept, conditional on a pathway connection between the Environmental Reserve/Environmental Protection District area and the school site at the south boundary. Additionally, the board recommended maintaining the existing transit fee structure and directing Administration to examine senior transit support through the Airdrie Participant Support Program review.

• Recommended Aster NSP Open Space Concept to Council (4-3)
• Recommended Key Ranch NSP Open Space Concept, conditional on pathway connection (carried)
• Recommended maintaining existing transit fee structure and reviewing senior support (carried)
• Accepted Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment work plan for information (carried)
• Accepted Airdrie Participant Support Program overview for information (carried)
• Adopted June 14, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider Development Permit PL210179 for three single-story multi-unit buildings with 41 indoor storage units at 529 Gateway Road NE. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public input session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Development Permit PL210179 for Blue Collar Projects Ltd
• Three new single-story buildings, 41 total units
• Location: 529 Gateway Road NE (Lot 16, 1 081 0892)
• Use defined as Storage, Indoor Facility under Land Use Bylaw
• Recommended conditions of approval attached

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2101719 for Blue Collar Projects Ltd. to construct three single-storey multi-unit buildings in Gateway Industrial Park. The approval was carried by a vote of 7 in favor, 1 opposed, with conditions as amended. The minutes also noted a correction to the previous meeting's minutes regarding a defeated motion.

• Approved Development Permit PL2101719 for three multi-unit buildings in Gateway Industrial Park (7-1)
• Adopted minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting as amended
• Noted Motion 2021-P-082 was defeated (3-4)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Airdrie City Council meeting on November 3, 2021. The only listed item is a virtual town hall meeting; no other business items are included.

• Virtual town hall meeting

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the City of Airdrie's proposed 2022 administration budget, including the 2022-2024 operating budget and the 2022-2031 capital budget. The agenda includes presentations from the CFO and CAO. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion and review session.

• 2022 Administration Proposed Budget Presentation by CFO and CAO
• 2022-2024 Administration Proposed Operating Budget and Plan
• 2022-2031 Administration Proposed Capital Budget and Plan

Council Meeting

Council will set reserve bid prices and conditions for the 2021 public auction of tax arrears properties, review 17 resolutions for the AUMA convention, and hear presentations on the Ahmadiyya Muslim community and the city's website top tasks. The agenda also includes correspondence on noise pollution, gas prices, a water tower repair request, and a proclamation for Family Violence Prevention Month.

• Set reserve bids for tax arrears properties at 2303 Morris CR SE and 921 Reunion GW NW
• Review 17 AUMA 2021 resolutions
• Proclaim November 2021 as Family Violence Prevention Month and illuminate City Hall
• Correspondence requesting a bylaw on gas prices and on reversing alarms
• Notice of motion to explore an arts and culture council

Council approved reserve bid prices for two properties to be sold at the public auction of tax arrears properties on November 17, 2021, and set payment terms. It also directed administration to study the impacts of mandating white noise back-up alarms and to explore designating the water tower as a historical landmark. A notice of motion on an arts and culture council was withdrawn, and a future motion on anti-bullying was announced.

• Approved reserve bid of $390,000 for 2303 Morris CR SE (tax arrears $13,030.16)
• Approved reserve bid of $340,000 for 921 Reunion GW NW (tax arrears $11,822.77)
• Approved auction purchases paid by cash or bank draft with 10% deposit at sale
• Directed administration to report on impacts and costs of mandating white noise back-up alarms
• Directed administration to explore applying for historical landmark designation for the water tower
• Endorsed appointment of KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2021-2023
• Proclaimed November 2021 as Family Violence Prevention Month and illuminated City Hall in purple on Nov. 15
• Withdrew notice of motion to establish an arts and culture council

Council Budget Committee

The committee accepted the 2022 proposed operating and capital budget presentation, as well as the Airdrie Public Library and Airdrie Housing Limited budget presentations for information, with grant amounts to be considered in upcoming deliberations. It also recommended appointing KPMG LLP as the city's external auditor for 2021-2023, following a closed session.

• Adopted September 20, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Administration Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Presentation (carried)
• Accepted Airdrie Public Library 2022 budget presentation for information; considered $1,960,327 operating grant and $261,377 building grant (carried)
• Accepted Airdrie Housing Limited 2022 budget presentation for information; considered $246,383 operating grant (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss appointment of external auditors (carried)
• Left closed session (carried)
• Recommended KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2021-2023 (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting where Council will adopt the 2022 Council calendar and approve appointments of council and citizen representatives to various boards, committees, and commissions. The agenda includes a closed session for appointment discussions and a public session for the calendar and board profile sheets.

• Adoption of 2022 Council Calendar
• 2022 Council appointments (closed session)
• 2022 citizen representative appointments (closed session)
• Board profile sheets for 2022

Council approved the 2022 Council calendar, endorsed amended board profile sheets, and adopted a deputy mayor rotation schedule through 2025. It also made appointments of council and citizen representatives to various boards and committees for 2022, all carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees Calendar
• Endorsed amended 2022 Board Profile Sheets
• Adopted Deputy Mayor 4-month Rotation Schedule for 2021-2025
• Appointed Council representatives to boards and committees for 2022
• Reappointed Suzette DeMott and appointed Ada Roberts to Assessment Review Board
• Reappointed and appointed citizen representatives to Community Services Advisory Board
• Reappointed and appointed citizen representatives to Environmental Advisory Board
• Reappointed and appointed citizen representatives to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected 2021 Council. No decisions or discussions are on the agenda beyond the ceremony and adjournment.

• Swearing-in ceremony for newly elected 2021 Council
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 400 Main Street SE

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission defeated a development permit for a double-sided billboard with a digital face at 4314 8 Street SW, citing high risk and liability to the municipality. The motion to approve failed 3-4. The commission also discussed an SDAB appeal that overturned a previous MPC refusal, and noted staff changes.

• Defeated Development Permit PL2000613 for a 4.3m x 14.6m V-billboard with digital face (3-4)
• Adopted minutes of October 7, 2021 (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a multi-unit commercial development at 521 Gateway Road NE with staff-recommended conditions, including a modified condition #7 regarding performance security. The commission also refused a secondary suite application (PL2101457) due to the number and size of variances requested, and recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. B-62/2021 to update cannabis-related land use regulations.

• Approved Development Permit PL2101511 for multi-unit commercial development at 521 Gateway Road NE with conditions (carried)
• Refused Development Permit PL2101457 for a 2-bedroom secondary suite with variances (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. B-62/2021 for cannabis-related land use amendments (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 16, 2021 meeting as amended (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a $62,703,550 budget for the new Airdrie Library and Multi-Use Facility and endorsed the Library Functional Program and Feasibility Report. The vote was 6-1. Council also gave final readings to several land-use bylaws, including the Costco expansion, and tabled the Cobblestone Creek land-use amendment.

• Approved $62,703,550 budget for new Library and Multi-Use Facility (6-1)
• Gave third reading to Southwinds NSP, Chinook Winds CASP amendment, and LUB amendment
• Gave third reading to Costco expansion bylaws B-49, B-58, B-59
• Tabled Cobblestone Creek land-use amendment (B-60/2021) (6-1)
• Gave third reading to BTB townhouse DP exemption bylaw (B-61/2021)
• Directed staff to work with Chamber of Commerce on permit wait times
• Directed staff to study senior transit passes and Route 900 expansion
• Proclaimed Waste Reduction Week and lit City Hall purple for Tree of Hope

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt the minutes from its April 22, 2021 meeting, and to receive updates on criminal intelligence analysis, the Alberta Municipal Enforcement (AME) program, and the RCMP's second-quarter report. The meeting also includes a public question period and a round table discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2021.

• Review and adopt minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting
• Criminal Intelligence Analysis presentation by Caitlin Everett
• AME Update by Lynn Mackenzie
• RCMP Update by Inspector Weare (Q1 April–June report)
• Public question period

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board met on September 23, 2021, and approved the minutes from April 22, 2021. The board accepted four informational reports: the Criminal Intelligence Analysis overview, the AME Update, the RCMP Q1 Update, and the RCMP Resourcing and Vacancy Patterns report. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were approvals of reports for information.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted Criminal Intelligence Analysis report for information (carried)
• Accepted AME Update for information (carried)
• Accepted RCMP Update for information (carried)
• Accepted Resourcing and Vacancy Patterns report for information (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review two presentations: the RCMP's proposed 2022-2024 plan for adding members, and the proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets for Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2022-2024 Proposed RCMP Member Plan presentation
• 2022 AMSQ Budget Update for CBC
• 2022-2024 Proposed Operating Budget and Plans
• 2022-2024 Proposed Capital Budget and Plans
• Minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting

The Council Budget Committee accepted the 2022-2024 proposed RCMP Member Plan for information, which includes resources for domestic violence and a youth liaison. The committee also accepted the 2022 Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. operating and capital budgets for information. A verbal update noted that PricewaterhouseCoopers will no longer assist with audit preparation, and staff are seeking new auditors. No substantive decisions were made; all items were accepted for information only.

• Adopted minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Accepted 2022-2024 RCMP Member Plan presentation for information (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. budgets for information (carried)
• Accepted verbal audit update for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a library functional program, a recreation facilities needs assessment, a high school land assembly solution, and a regional servicing funding strategy. The meeting also includes public hearings on three Land Use Bylaw amendments and various proclamations and fee waiver requests.

• Public hearings on Land Use Bylaw amendments B-55/2021 (animal service definition), B-56/2021 (solar collectors), B-57/2021 (stripping and grading)
• Endorsement of MOU with BILD Calgary Region and school boards for high school land assembly
• Regional servicing funding strategy for population of 211,000
• Illumination of City Hall in orange on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Fee waiver request for Batting Against Breast Cancer tournament at Chinook Winds Regional Park

Council endorsed a recommended high school land assembly solution and a Memorandum of Understanding with BILD Calgary Region and three local school boards, directing administration to prepare a resolution for a voluntary charge on new residential lots before January 1, 2022. Council also endorsed a regional servicing funding strategy for a future population of at least 211,000. Three Land Use Bylaw amendments (B-55/2021, B-56/2021, B-57/2021) received all three readings and were passed. Council approved several proclamations and fee waivers, including illuminating City Hall orange on September 30 and waiving fees for a 2022 breast cancer slow-pitch tournament.

• Endorsed high school land assembly solution and MOU with school boards (Carried)
• Directed administration to prepare resolution for voluntary charge on new residential lots (Carried)
• Endorsed Strategy 2 for regional servicing funding for population of 211,000+ (Carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-55/2021 (Animal Service, General definition) (Carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-56/2021 (Solar Collectors standards) (Carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-57/2021 (Stripping and Grading standards) (Carried)
• Approved illumination of City Hall in orange on Sept 30 and flag lowering (Carried)
• Waived fees for Batting Against Breast Cancer 2022 tournament (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two land use bylaw amendments and provide recommendations to Council. The first is Bylaw B-60/2021, a land use amendment for Cobblestone Creek. The second is Bylaw B-61/2021, which would allow back-to-back townhouses to be exempt from development permits, similar to freehold townhouses.

• Bylaw B-60/2021: Cobblestone Creek Land Use Amendment
• Bylaw B-61/2021: LUB amendment for DP-exempt back-to-back townhouses
• Public input session scheduled
• Minutes of September 2, 2021 to be adopted

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council approve Bylaw No. B-60/2021, which amends the Land Use Bylaw for the Cobblestone Creek area, and Bylaw No. B-61/2021, which allows back-to-back townhouses to be exempt from development permits. Both recommendations were carried. The meeting also included updates on various site inquiries and administrative matters.

• Adopted minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Bylaw B-60/2021 (Cobblestone Creek land use amendment) (carried)
• Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw B-61/2021 (back-to-back townhouse exemption) (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report and the 2021 Second Quarter Financial Update, both presented for information only. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine financial reporting items.

• 2021 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report presented by Shannon Schindeler, Manager of Treasury
• 2021 Second Quarter Financial Update presented by Palki Biswas, Team Leader, Budget and Financial Planning
• Includes Q2 operating and capital variance reports, budget amendments summary, statement of reserves, and long-term debt
• Minutes of the May 17, 2021 regular meeting to be approved

The Council Budget Committee met on September 7, 2021, and accepted two financial reports for information: the 2021 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report and the 2021 Second Quarter Financial Update. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after 14 minutes.

• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Second Quarter Financial Update for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider three readings of bylaws B-11/2021 and B-41/2021 to create a development permit-exempt process for freehold, street-oriented townhouses, along with a related policy amendment. The meeting also includes presentations on the Airdrie Public Library project, a lead testing program update, and a proposed pathway connecting Airdrie to Calgary, plus a request to support an AUMA resolution on ambulance service delivery.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-11/2021 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) and B-41/2021 (Lot Grading Bylaw amendment) to allow development permit-exempt townhouses
• Council asked to support one-third cost of a feasibility study for a pathway connecting Airdrie to Calgary
• Presentation of Airdrie Public Library Functional Program and Feasibility Report
• Update on residential lead testing program completion
• Consideration of emergent resolution on ambulance service delivery for AUMA 2021 convention

Council gave final reading to Bylaw B-11/2021 and B-41/2021, amending the Land Use Bylaw and Lot Grading Bylaw to allow freehold townhouses to proceed without development permits, and amended the Subdivision Servicing Agreement Security Policy accordingly. Council also accepted a cultural insights presentation from the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 for information, tabled the Airdrie Public Library and Multi-Use Space Project report until September 20, 2021, and directed a feasibility study for a pathway connecting Airdrie to Calgary, contingent on shared funding from Calgary and Rocky View County.

• Adopted the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2021, as amended.
• Accepted the cultural insights presentation by the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 for information.
• Tabled the Airdrie Public Library and Multi-Use Space Project presentation until September 20, 2021.
• Accepted the Lead Testing Program Update for information.
• Directed a feasibility study for a pathway connecting Airdrie to Calgary, with $16,834 from the 2021 Operating Budget, contingent on shared funding from Calgary and Rocky View County.
• Supported the Town of Okotoks' Emergent Resolution on Ambulance Service Delivery.
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-11/2021 and B-41/2021, and amended Policy P-01/2003, to facilitate development permit exemptions for freehold townhouses.
• Proclaimed September 8, 2021 as International Literacy Day in Airdrie.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three Land Use Bylaw amendments, decide on a revised commercial/retail and residential development at 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW, and rule on a proposed double-sided billboard sign on the QE II highway. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Bylaws B-55/2021, B-56/2021, B-57/2021: amendments to Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016 regarding 'General Animal Service', Solar Collectors, and Stripping and Grading standards
• Development Permit PL2001634: commercial/retail and multi-residential development at 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW, revised to include a 6.4m wide sidewalk
• Development Permit PL2000613: double-sided 4.3m x 14.6m 'V' Billboard Sign with one digital face at 4314 8 Street SW

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three bylaws amending the Land Use Bylaw: B-55/2021 (General Animal Service definition), B-56/2021 (Solar Collectors standards), and B-57/2021 (Stripping and Grading standards). It also approved Development Permit PL2001634 for a commercial/retail and residential development at 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW, with one opposed vote. All decisions are recommendations or approvals as recorded.

• Approved Bylaw B-55/2021 amending 'General Animal Service' definition (carried)
• Approved Bylaw B-56/2021 updating Solar Collectors standards (carried)
• Approved Bylaw B-57/2021 introducing Stripping and Grading standards (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2001634 for 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW (7-1, opposed: T. Meier)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several development permits, including a commercial/retail and multi-residential project, multiple secondary suite applications with variances, and a digital sign permit. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a public input session.

• Development Permit PL2001634: commercial/retail and multi-residential development at 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW
• Development Permit PL2100925: secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width at 345 Ravenstern Link SE (tabled from July 8, 2021)
• Development Permit PL2001407: specialized signs (x3) digital media
• Development Permit PL2101346: secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width and lot area
• Development Permit PL2101470: secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width, lot area, and parking stall size

The Municipal Planning Commission tabled Development Permit PL2001634 for a commercial/retail and multi-residential development at 95 & 105 Railway Avenue SW to allow the applicant to explore moving the commercial buildings back for more sidewalk space. The commission also approved three specialized digital signs (PL2001407) and two secondary suite permits (PL2101346 and PL2101470), but denied one secondary suite permit (PL2100925) by a 7-2 vote.

• Tabled Development Permit PL2001634 for commercial/retail and multi-residential development (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2101407 for three specialized digital signs (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2101346 for a 2-bedroom secondary suite with added condition for secure tenant access (8-1)
• Approved Development Permit PL2101470 for a secondary suite with variances (carried)
• Denied Development Permit PL2100925 for a 1-bedroom secondary suite (7-2)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting on August 16, 2021, with a closed session at 1:30 PM and public sessions at 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM. The main business includes final readings for several community area structure plans (CASP) and neighbourhood structure plans (NSP), as well as public hearings and readings for land use bylaw amendments. Council will also receive updates on the Library Multi Use Facility and COVID-19 business supports, and consider various correspondence and appointments.

• Final reading of Bylaw B-16/2021 (Southeast Yankee Valley Boulevard CASP) and B-17/2021 (Southeast Airdrie CASP amendment)
• Final reading of Bylaw B-21/2021 (West Hills Community NSP) and B-22/2021 (West Hills CASP amendment)
• Final reading of Bylaw B-25/2021 (Southwest Community Area Structure Plan)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-50/2021 (Land Use Bylaw administrative amendments) and B-52/2021 (Wildflower/West Hills redistricting)
• Three readings for Bylaw B-53/2021 (Election Procedure amendment) and B-54/2021 (remote participation in Council meetings)

Council gave third reading to several land-use bylaws, including the Southeast Yankee Valley Boulevard CASP, West Hills NSP, Southwest CASP, and amendments to the Southeast Airdrie CASP and West Hills CASP. It also passed amendments to the Election Procedure Bylaw and Procedure Bylaw to allow remote participation. Additionally, Council approved the Terms of Reference for a shared services agreement with Rocky View County, and approved a pathway of orange footprints in Nose Creek Park for the Every Child Matters memorial.

• Adopted SE Yankee Valley Boulevard CASP Bylaw B-16/2021 (5-1)
• Adopted SE Airdrie CASP amendment Bylaw B-17/2021
• Adopted West Hills Community NSP Bylaw B-21/2021
• Adopted West Hills CASP amendment Bylaw B-22/2021
• Adopted Southwest CASP Bylaw B-25/2021
• Amended Election Procedure Bylaw B-53/2021 (3 readings)
• Amended Procedure Bylaw for remote participation B-54/2021 (3 readings)
• Approved Airdrie-Rocky View County Master Shared Services Agreement Terms of Reference

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on four land-use items: a rezoning of Highland Park from IB-1 to IB-2, renaming the West Hills Neighbourhood Structure Plan to Wildflower, implementing that plan through a land-use map amendment, and administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a public input session, and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw B-49/2021: Rezone Plan 1110333 Block 2 Lot 3 (Highland Park) from IB-1 to IB-2
• Bylaw B-51/2021: Rename West Hills NSP to Wildflower NSP
• Bylaw B-52/2021: Land-use map amendment for Section 10, Township 27, Range 1 W5M to implement Wildflower NSP
• Bylaw B-50/2021: Administrative amendments to Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-49/2021, redistricting a portion of Plan 1110333 Block 2 Lot 3 from IB-1 to IB-2, with a 6-1 vote. It also recommended Bylaw B-51/2021 renaming the West Hills NSP to Wildflower, and Bylaw B-52/2021 implementing the Wildflower NSP land uses, both carried. Bylaw B-50/2021 administrative amendments were recommended with exceptions for Animal Service General, Solar Collectors, and Stripping and Grading sections, which were deemed more than administrative and deserving of public hearing.

• Recommended Bylaw B-49/2021 redistricting to IB-2 (6-1)
• Recommended Bylaw B-51/2021 renaming West Hills NSP to Wildflower (carried)
• Recommended Bylaw B-52/2021 implementing Wildflower NSP land uses (carried)
• Recommended Bylaw B-50/2021 with exceptions for Animal Service General, Solar Collectors, Stripping and Grading (5-2)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a report on Land Use Bylaw regulations for parking stall and facility dimensions. The commission will also review minutes from the July 8 meeting and receive a synopsis of recent council meetings. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Parking Stall/Facility Dimension Report under Land Use Bylaw review
• Minutes of July 8, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis for June 21 and June 22, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission accepted the Parking Stall/Facility Dimension Report for information, which was prepared in response to questions about parking stall parameters from a recent A&W development permit application. The commission also asked staff to return with another report covering double loaded dead-end parking lots, barrier free and bicycle stalls, and EV fueling stations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted minutes of July 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Accepted Parking Stall/Facility Dimension Report for information (carried)
• Requested follow-up report on double loaded dead-end parking lots, barrier free and bicycle stalls, and EV fueling stations

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on Development Permit PL2100925, an application for a Secondary Suite that requests variances to the minimum required parking and minimum lot width. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a council synopsis, and routine procedural items.

• Decision on Development Permit PL2100925 for a Secondary Suite with parking and lot width variances
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis dated June 7, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for July 15, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission tabled Development Permit PL2100925 for a secondary suite, voting 5-2 to give the applicant a chance to resubmit as a 1-bedroom suite. Concerns included width variance, parking, and privacy of the mechanical room. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion on Land Use Bylaw changes and road construction updates.

• Tabled Development Permit PL2100925 for a secondary suite (5-2)
• Adopted minutes of June 17, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several items, including final readings for bylaws that would rezone about 247 acres in South Airdrie from industrial to residential and commercial, and a public hearing for a digital sign in the Midtown community. Council will also hear presentations on funding requests, including $44,500 for victim services, and updates on the artificial turf field project and downtown plan.

• Final reading of Bylaw B-33/2020 and B-34/2020 to rezone 247 acres in South Airdrie from industrial to residential/commercial
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-48/2021 to allow specialized sign/digital media in C1 district at Lot 1, Block 8, Plan 041 1281 (Midtown)
• Funding request of $44,500 from Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society
• Update on artificial turf field project at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park and feasibility study
• Proposed disc golf course in Fletcher Park

Council approved $44,500 in annual funding for the Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society, funded from the General Operating Reserve in 2021 and the operating budget going forward. Council also supported the artificial turf field project in principle and directed administration to develop a business plan for review in early 2022. Several bylaws received final reading, including changes to the South Airdrie Area Structure Plan and a land use amendment for digital signage in Midtown.

• Approved $44,500 annual funding for Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society
• Supported artificial turf field project in principle, directed business plan development
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-33/2020 amending the Airdrie City Plan
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-34/2020 changing 247 acres in South Airdrie from industrial to residential/commercial
• Approved installation of a disc golf course at Fletcher Park
• Directed staff to develop a seasonal pilot permit for private snow removal on city streets
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-48/2021 allowing digital media signs in a Neighbourhood Commercial district
• Endorsed the Resumption of Transit Services Plan Part 2

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is holding a heavy agenda meeting with public hearings and decisions on several bylaws, including borrowing funds for affordable housing, allowing backyard hens city-wide, and land use changes. They will also hear presentations on the library project, social agency funding, and a below-market housing strategy.

• Second and Third Reading of Debenture Bylaw B-33/2021 and Loan Bylaw B-34/2021 for Airdrie Housing Limited affordable housing property
• Public hearings and readings for Bylaws B-37/2021, B-38/2021, B-39/2021 (Southwinds NSP, Chinook Winds CASP, land use)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-40/2021 (land use amendment DC 32 to C2)
• Public hearings and three readings for Bylaws B-42/2021, B-43/2021, B-44/2021 (backyard hens)
• Public hearings and three readings for Bylaws B-46/2021, B-47/2021 (sign relaxations and fee reductions)

Council gave final readings to two bylaws authorizing $3.36 million in debentures and loans for Airdrie Housing Limited's affordable housing project at 815 East Lake Boulevard. Council also gave final readings to bylaws supporting a city-wide backyard hens program, sign application fee changes, and a land use change for a commercial property. Funding requests from two social agencies were tabled pending more information.

• Approved final readings of Bylaws B-33/2021 and B-34/2021, authorizing $3,360,000 in debentures and loans for the affordable housing project at 815 East Lake Boulevard.
• Tabled funding requests from North Rocky View Community Links Society and Airdrie Food Bank pending further information from Administration.
• Endorsed pursuing a Below-Market Housing Strategy.
• Gave final readings to Bylaws B-42/2021, B-43/2021, and B-44/2021, supporting a city-wide backyard hens program.
• Gave final readings to Bylaws B-46/2021 and B-47/2021, amending sign application fees and providing relaxations until December 31, 2021.
• Gave final readings to Bylaws B-37/2021, B-38/2021, and B-39/2021, adopting the Southwinds Neighbourhood Structure Plan and related amendments.
• Gave final readings to Bylaw B-40/2021, redistricting lands from DC 32 to C2 (Community Commercial District).
• Sponsored a resolution on Tobacco Industry Health Cost Recovery Fee and seconded a resolution on Secure Electronic Voting for the 2025 Municipal Elections.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a secondary suite with variances, and will provide a recommendation to Council on a land use bylaw amendment to allow digital menu boards at a restaurant drive-thru. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and council synopses.

• Development Permit PL2100790: Secondary Suite with variances to minimum lot width and lot area
• Bylaw B-48/2021: amend Land Use Bylaw to add Specialized Sign/Digital Media use at 401 Midtown Boulevard SW
• Bylaw amendment is prerequisite to replacing three static menu boards with three digital menu boards at an existing restaurant drive-thru
• Minutes of June 3, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopses for May 17 and May 18, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a one-bedroom secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width and area. It also voted to recommend that Council give three readings to a bylaw amendment allowing specialized sign/digital media use at 401 Midtown Boulevard SW. No public questions were raised, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved Development Permit PL2100790 for a 1-bedroom secondary suite with variances (carried)
• Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-48/2021 for specialized sign/digital media at 401 Midtown Boulevard SW (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will hear a presentation from the Airdrie Festival of Lights, review a service level analysis of community development (including arts, culture, heritage, and events), and discuss a proposed Civic Partnership Framework with a pilot project. The board will also adopt minutes, receive council synopses, and address follow-up items.

• Airdrie Festival of Lights annual report presentation
• Community Development Service Level Review with options for arts, culture, heritage, and community events
• Proposed Civic Partnership Framework and pilot project introduction
• Adoption of May 10, 2021 minutes
• Council synopses for May 3, 17, and 18, 2021

The Community Services Advisory Board voted to recommend that Council increase Community Development's service levels to expand festivals and events and develop Indigenous Relations and Heritage Strategies. The motion carried with 4 in favor and 2 opposed. The board also accepted presentations from the Airdrie Festival of Lights and a proposed Civic Partnership Framework for information.

• Adopted the minutes of the May 10, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
• Accepted the Airdrie Festival of Lights presentation for information.
• Recommended Council endorse an increase to Community Development's service levels to expand festivals and events and develop Indigenous Relations and Heritage Strategies (carried, 4 in favor/2 opposed).
• Accepted the proposed Civic Partnership Framework for information.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review an update on Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility initiative and details of a business use pilot program. The agenda also includes adoption of March 11 minutes, April 2021 statistical comparisons, and routine items. No appointments, correspondence, or new business items are listed.

• Extended Producer Responsibility update presented by S. Grimm
• Business Use Pilot Program review by S. Grimm
• Adoption of March 11, 2021 minutes
• Statistical Comparisons April 2021 report

The Environmental Advisory Board met via Skype on June 10, 2021, with a quorum present. The board adopted the minutes from its March 11, 2021 meeting. It also accepted two reports for information: one on the Extended Producer Responsibility Initiative for Alberta and one on the Business Use Pilot Program review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Adopted minutes of March 11, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted Extended Producer Responsibility Initiative report for information (carried)
• Accepted Business Use Pilot Program review report for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including amendments to petition, signing authorities, and procedure bylaws, as well as land-use changes. Public hearings will be held for bylaws affecting West Airdrie, Bayview/Bayside, and a zero lot line residential district. Council will also discuss transit fee revisions, an urban beekeeping pilot extension, and community facility allocation.

• Public hearings and potential defeat of Bylaws B-30/2021, B-31/2021, B-32/2021 (West Airdrie CASP, Bayview/Bayside NSP, LUB amendments)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-26/2021 (Residential Sales Centres LUB amendment)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-53/2020 (Zero Lot Line Land Use Bylaw standards)
• Three readings for Bylaw B-14/2021 (digital signatures for petitions), B-36/2021 (signing authorities), B-45/2021 (procedure bylaw)
• Revised 2021-2022 Transit User Fees effective September 1, 2021

Council unanimously defeated three bylaws that would have redesignated land in West Airdrie from multi-family to single-family residential. Council approved a new zero lot line residential district (Bylaw B-53/2020) on a 6-1 vote, and approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for residential sales centres (B-26/2021). Council also approved revised transit user fees, including a cash fare increase and a new distance-based fare for medical trips to Calgary, on a 4-3 vote.

• Defeated Bylaw B-30/2021 (West Airdrie CASP redesignation) unanimously
• Defeated Bylaw B-31/2021 (Bayview/Bayside NSP redesignation) unanimously
• Defeated Bylaw B-32/2021 (Land Use Bylaw map amendment) unanimously
• Approved Bylaw B-53/2020 creating R1-L0 Zero Lot Line Residential District (6-1)
• Approved Bylaw B-26/2021 amending Residential Sales Centre regulations (carried)
• Approved revised transit user fees, including cash fare increase to $2.75 and new medical trip fare (4-3)
• Approved extension of Urban Beekeeping Pilot Project (carried)
• Proclaimed June 21, 2021 as National Indigenous Peoples Day (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will make recommendations and decisions on several planning items, including adopting the Southwinds Neighbourhood Structure Plan and related bylaws, a major expansion of the Traveland RV dealership, a digital billboard along the QE II highway, two secondary suite applications with variances, and proposed amendments to exempt freehold townhouses from development permits.

• Bylaw B-37/2021 to adopt Southwinds NSP; B-38/2021 to amend Chinook Winds CASP; B-39/2021 for land use redistricting
• Development Permit PL2100274: Traveland RV expansion at 63 Kingsview Road SE, adding ~5,372 sq m
• Development Permit PL2100677: double-sided 4.3m x 14.6m digital billboard at 5994 Range Road 294 SE
• Development Permits PL2100739 and PL2100774: secondary suites with minimum lot width variances
• Proposed bylaws B-11/2021 and B-41/2021 to exempt freehold townhouses from development permits

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt three bylaws related to the Southwinds Neighbourhood Structure Plan, including a redistricting bylaw, with a 5-1 vote. It also approved two development permits for secondary suites, approved an expansion to an RV sales operation, and refused a digital billboard application. The commission recommended amendments to facilitate development permit exemptions for freehold townhouses.

• Recommended adoption of Bylaws B-37/2021, B-38/2021, B-39/2021 (Southwinds NSP) (5-1)
• Approved Development Permit PL2100274 for Traveland RV addition (carried)
• Refused Development Permit PL2100677 for digital billboard (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2100739 for secondary suite (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2100774 for secondary suite (carried)
• Recommended amendments for DP-exempt townhouse process (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two land-use bylaw amendments and will make recommendations to Council. The first clarifies regulations for Residential Sales Centres, and the second would rezone land at Bayside Village Shopping Centre from Direct Control to Community Commercial. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, public input, and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw B-26/2021: amend Land Use Bylaw to clarify Residential Sales Centres regulations
• Bylaw B-40/2021: rezone Lot 55 & 56, Block 4 Plan 1412485 from DC 32 to C2 Community Commercial District
• Public input session
• Minutes of May 6, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis from May 3, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt two land use bylaw amendments: B-26/2021 to clarify regulations for Residential Sales Centres, and B-40/2021 to redistrict lands at Bayside Village Shopping Centre from DC 32 to C2. Both recommendations were carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine adoption of minutes and staff reports on resident inquiries.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-26/2021, Residential Sales Centres LUB Amendment (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-40/2021, Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Bayside Village Shopping Centre (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review first-quarter financial reports, capital project updates, and potential 2022 budget deliberation dates. The committee will also consider recommending a $200,000 operating budget amendment for unbudgeted repairs to the CP Rail track at the Veterans Boulevard crossing, funded from the Roads Reserve.

• 2021 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information
• 2021 Spring Major Capital Projects Update for information
• 2021 First Quarter Financial Update (operating and capital variance reports)
• 2022 Budget Deliberation Dates and engagement plan
• Request for $200,000 from Roads Reserve for CP Rail Veterans Boulevard crossing repairs

The committee directed staff to dispute a $200,000 invoice from Canadian Pacific for track reconstruction at Veterans Boulevard crossing and recommended a $200,000 amendment to the 2021 Roads Operating Budget, funded from the Roads Reserve. It also approved 2022 budget deliberation dates and accepted several financial and capital project reports for information. Letters to provincial and federal governments about COVID shutdown costs were approved.

• Adopted April 19, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Moved 2021 Spring Major Capital Projects Update to regular agenda (carried)
• Accepted 2021 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2021 First Quarter Financial Update for information (carried)
• Approved sending letters to provincial and federal governments on COVID shutdown costs (carried)
• Accepted 2021 Spring Major Capital Projects Update for information (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget deliberation dates and engagement plan (carried)
• Directed staff to dispute $200,000 CP Rail invoice for Veterans Boulevard crossing repairs (carried)

Council Meeting

Council endorsed a 60,000 square foot size option for the new Library Multi-Use Facility, with a possible upset maximum of 25,000 square feet for multi-use space and overall facility size parameters at 85,000 square feet (5-2). Council also gave final readings to the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with a zero tax increase, approved debenture and loan bylaws for an affordable housing purchase, and passed several other bylaws. A motion to waive a $14,000 ice time invoice for the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association was defeated (1-6).

• Endorsed 60,000 sq ft library option, 25,000 sq ft multi-use max, 85,000 sq ft overall (5-2)
• Gave third reading to 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with zero tax increase
• Gave first reading to debenture and loan bylaws for $3,360,000 affordable housing purchase at 815 East Lake Blvd
• Gave third reading to Tax Penalty Bylaw amendment
• Gave third reading to bylaws B-28/2021 and B-29/2021 amending previous bylaws
• Defeated motion to waive $14,000 ice time invoice for Airdrie Minor Hockey Association (1-6)
• Gave second reading to SE Yankee Valley Blvd CASP and SE Airdrie CASP amendment
• Gave third reading to land use amendment rezoning 815 East Lake Blvd to M2

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve revised transit user fees effective September 1, 2021, review a plan to create an Airdrie Well-Being Index, and provide direction on principles for a new Community Facilities Allocation Policy for sport user groups. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and council synopses.

• Revised 2021-2022 Transit User Fees, effective September 1, 2021
• Airdrie Well-Being Index (AWBI) plan presented by Social Planning
• Community Facilities Allocation Policy for sport user groups — direction requested
• Adoption of March 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Council synopses for March 15, April 6, and April 19, 2021

The Community Services Advisory Board endorsed targeted changes to transit user fees for 2021-2022, including increasing local cash fares from $2.50 to $2.75 and introducing a distance-based fare for specialized medical trips to Calgary. The board also accepted a report on defining well-being in Airdrie and recommended that a Community Facilities Allocation Policy be guided by principles from Airdrie's Social Policy. All motions were carried.

• Accepted 'Defining and Measuring Well-Being in the Airdrie Context' report for information
• Endorsed transit fee changes: local cash fare up to $2.75, student monthly pass up to $32.50, senior monthly pass down to $37.50
• Endorsed standardizing regional cash fare to $5.00 and increasing regional ticket booklets to $50.00
• Endorsed decreasing downtown commuter adult monthly pass to $195.00 and student/senior pass to $140.00
• Endorsed introducing distance-based fare for medical trips to Calgary at $1.00/km, max $35 one-way or $70 round trip
• Recommended Community Facilities Allocation Policy be guided by Social Policy principles

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a secondary suite with a lot-width variance, and will provide recommendations to Council on three bylaws amending the West Airdrie Community Area Structure Plan, the Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 Neighbourhood Structure Plan, and the Land Use Bylaw Map. The commission will also hear a request for first and second readings of a bylaw adopting the Southwest Community Area Structure Plan. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, public input, and a round table discussion.

• Development Permit PL2100489 for a secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width
• Bylaw No. B-30/2021, B-31/2021, B-32/2021: West Airdrie CASP, Bayview/Bayside NSP, and Land Use Bylaw Map amendments
• Bylaw No. B-25/2021: Southwest Community Area Structure Plan adoption (first and second readings)
• Public input session and round table discussion

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a secondary suite with a variance to minimum lot width. It recommended that City Council defeat three bylaws amending the West Airdrie GASP, Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 NSP, and Land Use Bylaw Map. It also recommended that Council give First and Second Readings to the Southwest Community Area Structure Plan (CASP) bylaw, with one opposed.

• Approved Development Permit PL2100489 for a secondary suite with variance (carried)
• Recommended Council defeat Bylaw B-30/2021 (West Airdrie GASP amendment) (carried)
• Recommended Council defeat Bylaw B-31/2021 (Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 NSP amendment) (carried)
• Recommended Council defeat Bylaw B-32/2021 (Land Use Bylaw Map amendment) (carried)
• Recommended Council give First and Second Readings to Bylaw B-25/2021 (Southwest CASP) (7-1, Holmes opposed)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a financing request from Airdrie Housing Limited for the HomeStay housing project, a draft Project Charter for the Library Multi Use Facility, and three bylaw amendments. The council will also receive updates from the RCMP and consider proclamations for Economic Development Week and National Public Works Week. The meeting includes a closed session and no evening session due to lack of items.

• Airdrie Housing Limited financing request for HomeStay project, with letter to provincial housing division to redirect previously granted funds
• Library Multi Use Facility Project Governance and Charter presented for information
• Bylaw B-18/2021 to amend Consolidation and Revision Bylaw B-36/2008 (remove ability to correct errors)
• Bylaw B-23/2021 to amend Temporary COVID-19 Face Coverings Bylaw B-31/2020 (effective date provisions)
• Bylaw B-24/2021 to amend Elected Officials' Code of Conduct Bylaw B-20/2017 to allow council attendance at developer open houses

Council endorsed the Library Multi Use Facility Project Governance and Charter, approved financing for Airdrie Housing Limited's HomeStay Conversion project, and passed several bylaw amendments. The HomeStay project involves converting a former Super 8 hotel into affordable housing, with Council approving a letter to the province to redirect $1,690,161 in grant funds, up to $3,359,840 in bridge financing, and a debenture of the same amount. Bylaw amendments included changes to the Consolidation Bylaw, the temporary COVID-19 face coverings bylaw, and the Elected Officials' Code of Conduct.

• Endorsed Library Multi Use Project Governance and Charter (carried)
• Approved letter to province to redirect $1,690,161 in Municipal Block Funding to HomeStay project (carried)
• Approved bridge financing up to $3,359,840 for HomeStay purchase (carried)
• Endorsed $3,359,840 debenture for HomeStay project with AHL responsible for loan payments (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-18/2021 amending Consolidation Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-23/2021 amending COVID-19 face coverings bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-24/2021 amending Elected Officials' Code of Conduct (carried)
• Proclaimed May 9-15, 2021 as Economic Development Week (carried)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt prior minutes, hear public questions, and receive a presentation from Inspector Weare on the RCMP staffing request for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The agenda is otherwise routine, with a round table discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review and adopt minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting
• RCMP staffing request for 2022/2023 fiscal year presented by Inspector Weare
• Public question period
• Round table discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for June 24, 2021

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board endorsed Inspector Weare's staffing recommendation for one corporal and one constable for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The motion was carried. The board also approved the minutes of the March 25, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Endorsed RCMP staffing request for one corporal and one constable for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting as amended (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review and approve the city's 2020 audited financial statements and Financial Information Return, and to accept the auditor's findings report and annual report for information. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the auditor's independence letter, citing confidentiality under FOIP. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve 2020 audited consolidated financial statements
• Approve 2020 Financial Information Return
• Accept PricewaterhouseCoopers 2020 Audit Findings Report
• Accept 2020 Annual Report for information
• Closed meeting: 2020 Auditors Independence Letter (FOIP Section 16)

The Council Budget Committee accepted the PwC 2020 Audit Findings Report for information and recommended that Council approve the 2020 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements and the 2020 Financial Information Return. The committee also entered a closed meeting to discuss the 2020 Auditors Independence Letter under FOIP, then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted PwC 2020 Audit Findings Report for information (carried)
• Recommended to Council approval of 2020 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements and 2020 Financial Information Return (carried)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss 2020 Auditors Independence Letter (carried)
• Left closed meeting and adjourned (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws, including a new Cemeteries Bylaw and three land-use amendments, and to discuss a petition for back lane paving that was mishandled by staff. The agenda also includes presentations on financial indicators and the city website, as well as correspondence on a pathway to Calgary and RV parking restrictions.

• Bylaw No. B-02/2021 – New Cemeteries Bylaw (three readings)
• Bylaw No. B-19/2021 – Lanark Stage 1 NSP Amendment (public hearing and three readings)
• Bylaw No. B-13/2021 – LUB Administrative Amendments (public hearing and three readings)
• Bylaw No. B-15/2021 – LUB Amendment to DC-27-A (public hearing and three readings)
• Local Improvement Petition – Back Lane Paving (direct staff to prepare plan per MGA)

Council gave final reading to the new Cemeteries Bylaw (B-02/2021) and to three land-use amendments: Lanark Stage 1 NSP (B-19/2021), LUB administrative amendments (B-13/2021, after rescinding and re-passing with items 3 and 4 struck), and adding 'Personal Service' as a discretionary use at four Gateway Drive properties (B-15/2021). Council also approved land purchase offers from closed session, endorsed the 24 Street roadworks project, and directed staff on several items including a little free library in Nose Creek Park and researching an Airdrie-to-Calgary pathway connection.

• Adopted minutes of April 6, 2021 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-02/2021, new Cemeteries Bylaw (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-19/2021, Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendment (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-13/2021, LUB administrative amendments, after rescinding and re-passing with items 3 and 4 struck (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-15/2021, adding 'Personal Service' as discretionary use at four Gateway Drive properties (carried)
• Approved offers to purchase for three land parcels from closed session (carried)
• Endorsed proceeding with 24 Street roadworks in Cobblestone Creek (carried)
• Directed staff to work with 4th Airdrie Guides on a little free library in Nose Creek Park (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review and make recommendations to Council on three land-use items: a rezoning at 815 East Lake Boulevard NE, adoption of the Southeast Yankee Valley Boulevard Community Area Structure Plan, and the West Hills Neighbourhood Structure Plan with a related CASP amendment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw B-20/2021: Land Use Bylaw amendment for 815 East Lake Boulevard NE, proposing an M2 District
• Bylaw B-16/2021: Adopt Southeast Yankee Valley Boulevard Community Area Structure Plan (SEYVB CASP)
• Bylaw B-17/2021: Amend Southeast Airdrie CASP to facilitate SEYVB CASP
• Bylaw B-21/2021: Adopt West Hills Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP)
• Bylaw B-22/2021: Amend West Hills Community Area Structure Plan (CASP)

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-20/2021 to rezone a site for affordable housing, and recommended adoption of the Southeast Yankee Valley Boulevard CASP and related amendment. It also recommended first and second reading of the West Hills NSP and CASP amendment. All recommendations were carried, with the CASP motion passing 5-3.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-20/2021 (Land Use Bylaw amendment for affordable housing) (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-16/2021 (SE Yankee Valley Blvd CASP) (5-3, opposed: Hegg, Holmes, Kabano)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-17/2021 (amendment to SE Airdrie CASP) (carried)
• Recommended Council give first and second reading to Bylaws B-21/2021 and B-22/2021 (West Hills NSP and CASP amendment) (carried)

Council Meeting

The Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider multiple bylaws, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for urban agriculture (backyard hens), new townhouse districts, and a significant redesignation of approximately 247 acres in South Airdrie from industrial to residential and commercial use. The council will also hold public hearings and give readings to these bylaws, along with other items like a debenture for parkland acquisition and proclamations.

• Bylaw B-34/2020: Redesignate ~247 acres in South Airdrie from industrial to residential/commercial
• Bylaw B-08/2021: Add regulations for urban agriculture and backyard hens
• Bylaws B-09/B-10/2021: New R2-A and updated R2-T townhouse districts
• Debenture Bylaw B-05/2021: Fund Parkland Acquisition
• Notice of motion: Free youth transit ridership for June-August 2021

Council gave final approval to a $12.24 million debenture bylaw to fund parkland acquisition, and passed several land use bylaws including backyard hens, new townhouse districts, and amendments to the City Plan and South Airdrie CASP. A motion for free youth transit ridership was defeated. Council also approved a site for the Jose Rizal statue and proclaimed Green Shirt Day and National Volunteer Week.

• Approved $12.24M debenture bylaw for parkland acquisition (B-05/2021)
• Passed backyard hens land use bylaw (B-08/2021) with direction to report on supportive housing inclusion
• Passed new R2-A and updated R2-T townhouse district bylaws (B-09, B-10/2021)
• Passed City Plan and South Airdrie CASP amendments (B-33, B-34/2020) 4-3
• Approved Jose Rizal statue placement at Nose Creek Park
• Defeated free youth transit ridership motion (3-4)
• Approved up to $8,000 for Santa Takes Flight electrical upgrades
• Proclaimed April 7 as Green Shirt Day and April 18-24 as National Volunteer Week

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on three development permits: a secondary suite with variances (PL2100379), another secondary suite with variances (PL2100320), and a single detached dwelling at 401 Midtown Parkway SW (PL2100283). The commission will also give a recommendation to Council on Bylaw No. B-15/2021, which would add 'Personal Service' as a discretionary use in DC-27-A. The meeting includes approval of the March 18, 2021 minutes and a public input session.

• Development Permit PL2100379: Secondary Suite with variances to minimum lot width and lot area
• Development Permit PL2100320: Secondary suite with variances to minimum lot area and lot width
• Development Permit PL2100283: Single detached dwelling at 401 Midtown Parkway SW (Direct Control District DC-42)
• Bylaw No. B-15/2021: Land Use Bylaw amendment to add 'Personal Service' as a Discretionary Use in DC-27-A
• Public input session and approval of March 18, 2021 minutes

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permits: PL2100320 for a secondary suite with variances and a concrete walkway condition, PL2100379 for a secondary suite, and PL2100283 for a single detached dwelling with a referral to the Traffic Advisory Committee. The Commission also recommended that Council adopt Bylaw No. B-15/2021 to add 'Personal Service' as a discretionary use in DC-27-A. No public input was received, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

• Approved Development Permit PL2100320 for a secondary suite with variances, subject to conditions including a concrete hard surfaced walkway.
• Approved Development Permit PL2100379 for a secondary suite (1 bedroom) as presented.
• Approved Development Permit PL2100283 for a single detached dwelling, subject to conditions and review by the Traffic Advisory Committee.
• Recommended that Council adopt Bylaw No. B-15/2021 to add 'Personal Service' as a discretionary use in DC-27-A.

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt the minutes from January 28, 2021, and to hear presentations and updates on new business items. These include a service agreement and budget presentation from ADVAS, an update from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and an RCMP update. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss traffic stop officer safety, body cameras, call takers/dispatch, and a radio upgrade.

• ADVAS service agreement presentation and budget
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) update
• RCMP update from Insp. Lauren Weare
• Closed meeting: traffic stops, body cameras, dispatch, radio upgrade

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board approved a motion supporting staff's recommendation to provide $44,500 in additional annual funding to ADVAS (Airdrie Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support) through a service agreement, with funds from the 2021 operating budget's Corporate Contingency. The board also discussed commercial vehicle safety, RCMP updates, and planned to send a letter opposing a provincial police force. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion 2021-P-005: Support additional annual funding of $44,500 to ADVAS via a service agreement, funded from Corporate Contingency in the 2021 operating budget.
• Approved motion 2021-P-004: Adopted the minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved motion 2021-P-006: Entered closed meeting at 8:08 p.m.
• Approved motion 2021-P-007: Exited closed meeting at 8:52 p.m.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on three development permits for secondary suites and a garage suite, all with variances. It will also make recommendations to Council on two Land Use Bylaw amendments, including new regulations for urban agriculture and backyard hens, and administrative housekeeping changes. The meeting includes public input and approval of prior minutes.

• Development Permit PL2100250: Secondary Suite with variances to minimum lot width and lot area
• Development Permit PL2100201: Garage Suite (1 bedroom) with variances to maximum floor area and height
• Development Permit PL2100245: Secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width
• Bylaw No. B-08/2021: New regulations for Urban Agriculture and Backyard Hens
• Bylaw No. B-13/2021: Administrative amendments to Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a garage suite with variances to floor area and height (5-4), a secondary suite with a lot width variance, and another secondary suite. It also recommended Council adopt bylaws for urban agriculture/backyard hens (8-1) and administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.

• Approved Development Permit PL2100250 for a 2-bedroom secondary suite with variances (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2100201 for a 1-bedroom garage suite with variances (5-4)
• Approved Development Permit PL2100245 for a secondary suite with a lot width variance (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-08/2021 for urban agriculture/backyard hens (8-1)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-13/2021 for LUB administrative amendments (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Bylaw B-07/2021, which would apply interim use regulations to lands in the East Points Community Area Structure Plan. Council will also review transit service levels to proceed with procuring a multi-year Transit Operations and Fleet Maintenance Contract, and consider moving Community Services user fees to market average effective September 1, 2021. The meeting includes presentations on the 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey and a COVID-19 business supports update, plus requests to proclaim Purple Day for Epilepsy and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-07/2021 (Interim Use Areas Map Amendment in East Points)
• Transit Level of Service Review to proceed with procurement for a multi-year Transit Operations and Fleet Maintenance Contract
• Endorsement of moving Community Services user fees to market average effective September 1, 2021
• Proclamation of March 26, 2021 as Purple Day for Epilepsy and illuminating City Hall in purple
• Proclamation of March 21, 2021 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Council gave final reading to Bylaw B-07/2021, which applies interim use regulations to East Points CASP lands, passing 6-1. It also approved increases to Genesis Place admission and pass fees, arena rentals, and a 15% service charge for weekend full-day rentals at Town and Country Halls, all effective September 1, 2021. Council accepted the 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey and COVID-19 Business Supports Update No. 5 for information, and proclaimed March 26 as Purple Day for Epilepsy and March 21 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-07/2021 (Interim Use Areas Map Amendment in East Points) by a 6-1 vote.
• Approved Genesis Place fee increases to market average, effective September 1, 2021, with passes phased over four years (5-2 vote).
• Approved arena user fee increases to market average, effective September 1, 2021 (6-1 vote).
• Approved maintaining Town and Country Hall base rates and adding a 15% service charge for weekend full-day rentals, effective September 1, 2021.
• Accepted the 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results for information.
• Accepted the COVID-19 Business Supports Update No. 5 for information.
• Proclaimed March 26, 2021 as Purple Day for Epilepsy in Airdrie.
• Proclaimed March 21, 2021 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Airdrie.

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee will review the preliminary 2020 fourth-quarter financial update and decide how to allocate the 2020 operating surplus. They will also accept the fourth-quarter cash and investment report for information. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November and December 2020.

• 2020 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information
• Preliminary 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Update
• Allocation of 2020 operating surplus
• 2020 Q4 Operating Variance Report
• 2020 Q4 Capital Variance Report

The Council Budget Committee accepted the preliminary 2020 fourth quarter financial update and allocated the $3,808,781 operating surplus equally among three reserves: General Operating, Tax Stabilization, and General Capital. The motion carried 6-1, with Councillor Jones opposed. The committee also adopted prior meeting minutes and accepted the 2020 fourth quarter cash and investment report for information.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 16 and Dec 7, 2020 meetings (carried)
• Accepted 2020 Q4 Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2020 Q4 Financial Update (preliminary) for information (carried)
• Allocated $3,808,781 operating surplus: $1,269,593 to General Operating Reserve, $1,269,594 to Tax Stabilization Reserve, $1,269,594 to General Capital Reserve (6-1)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to hear a presentation on air quality monitoring from the Calgary Region Airshed Zone, review the results of the November 2020 residential waste audit, and receive an update on the new Square payment system at the transfer site. The board will also adopt minutes from January 14, 2021, and consider any agenda additions.

• Presentation by Clint Goodman on Calgary Region Airshed Zone air quality monitoring, including the Airdrie station
• 2020 Waste Audit Report presented by Leanne Moreira, covering curbside residential waste, organics, and recycling
• Residential Comparisons for December 2020
• Staff update on Square payment system installed March 1, 2021 at transfer site
• Adoption of minutes from January 14, 2021

The Board accepted a presentation from The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) on air quality monitoring, including the Airdrie monitoring station and purple air sensors, for information. It also received the Residential Comparisons for December 2020 and the 2020 Waste Audit report for information. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the January 14, 2021 regular meeting.
• Accepted the CRAZ presentation for information.
• Received the Residential Comparisons December 2020 report for information.
• Received the 2020 Waste Audit report for information.

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to review and make recommendations to Council on the open space networks in the proposed West Hills and Southwinds Neighbourhood Structure Plans. The board will also handle routine items like minutes, public questions, and staff reports.

• Recommendation on West Hills NSP open space network
• Recommendation on Southwinds NSP open space concept
• Adoption of February 8, 2021 minutes
• Public question period
• Council synopsis from February 16, 2021

The Community Services Advisory Board recommended Council approve the Open Space Concept for the West Hills Neighbourhood Structure Plan and accept the Open Space Concept for the Southwinds Neighbourhood Structure Plan. Both motions carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended Council approval of West Hills NSP Open Space Concept (carried)
• Recommended Council acceptance of Southwinds NSP Open Space Concept (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on two development permits for secondary suites, both with variances to lot requirements. The commission will also discuss the draft Downtown Plan and provide preliminary feedback. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Development Permit PL2100103: Secondary Suite with variances to minimum lot width and lot area
• Development Permit PL2100233: Secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width
• Preliminary review of Draft Downtown Plan (V3.1) with maps on land use, floodway, and open spaces
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis from February 16, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2100103 for a 2-bedroom secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width and area, despite one opposing vote. It also approved Development Permit PL2100233 for a secondary suite with a variance to minimum lot width, adding a condition that the walkway be concrete hard surfaced. The commission received a preliminary presentation on the draft Downtown Plan and provided feedback, with no formal decision made on the plan.

• Approved Development Permit PL2100103 for a 2-bedroom secondary suite with variances, carried 7 in favour, 1 opposed.
• Approved Development Permit PL2100233 for a secondary suite with a variance, subject to conditions including a concrete hard-surfaced walkway.
• Deferred the minutes of the February 18, 2021 meeting.
• Received preliminary feedback on the draft Downtown Plan; no decision made.

Council Meeting

The Airdrie City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including two land-use amendments, a debenture bylaw for parkland acquisition, and the donation of a statue. They will also hear presentations on a potential disc golf course and another skate park, and consider a proclamation and a Little Free Library placement.

• Bylaw B-06/2021: Bayside/Bayview Stage 3 Land Use Amendment (public hearing and three readings)
• Bylaw B-54/2020: 382 Coopers Drive SW Land Use Amendment to allow child care (public hearing and three readings)
• Debenture Bylaw B-05/2021: Parkland Acquisition (first reading)
• Donation of Dr. Jose Rizal Statue from Filipino Airdrie Association (acceptance and site location)
• Notice of Motion: Snow Removal Concerns (Councillor Jones) and Canada's Healthiest City (Mayor Brown)

Council gave first reading to a debenture bylaw to fund the Parkland Acquisition capital project with $12,240,000. It also approved land use amendments for Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 and 382 Coopers Drive SW, and directed staff to explore a disc golf course and report on Little Free Libraries. Council voted 6-1 to resume in-person meetings when provincial restrictions lift.

• Approved first reading of Debenture Bylaw B-05/2021 for $12,240,000 parkland acquisition
• Approved Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 land use amendment (B-06/2021) with three readings
• Approved 382 Coopers Drive SW land use amendment for child care (B-54/2020) with three readings
• Directed staff to meet with Adam Martin on disc golf course feasibility
• Accepted donation of Dr. Jose Rizal Statue, tabled site selection for further consultation
• Directed staff to report on Little Free Library locations and implications
• Directed staff to research snow removal criteria for future developments
• Voted 6-1 to resume in-person council meetings with Step 4 of provincial plan

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider and make recommendations to Council on three land use bylaws: an interim use overlay amendment for East Points, a new R2-A townhouse district, and updates to the R2-T district. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a public input session, and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw B-07/2021: Interim Use Overlay Map Amendment for East Points CASP
• Bylaw B-09/2021: Adding new R2-A Front-Attached Garage Townhouse District
• Bylaw B-10/2021: Updating R2-T Townhouse Residential District standards
• Public input session open to residents
• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-07/2021 to apply interim use regulations to East Points lands, and Bylaw B-10/2021 updating R2-T townhouse standards. However, a motion to recommend Bylaw B-09/2021, which would add a new R2-A Front-Attached Garage Townhouse District, was defeated 3-5. A subsequent motion to recommend Council defeat Bylaw B-09/2021 was carried 5-3.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-07/2021 (Interim Use Overlay Map Amendment) - carried
• Struck pages 37-44 from the agenda and record - carried
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-10/2021 (R2-T Townhouse District updates) - carried
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-09/2021 (new R2-A Front-Attached Garage Townhouse District) - defeated 3-5
• Recommended Council defeat Bylaw B-09/2021 - carried 5-3

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings and potential three readings for two land-use bylaws: one amending the South Point Neighbourhood Structure Plan and redistricting 0.71 ha from R2 to Back-to-Back Townhouse Residential, and another adding 'Hotel' and 'Supportive Housing, General' as discretionary uses in the IB-2 district at 52 East Lake Avenue NE. Council will also receive presentations on the 2020 Winter Games final report, the CMRB draft growth plan, and a feasibility study for another skate park, and will hear a notice of motion for a Civil Society Fund.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-36/2020 (South Point NSP amendment) and B-37/2020 (redistricting 0.71 ha to Back-to-Back Townhouse Residential)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-04/2021 adding 'Hotel' and 'Supportive Housing, General' as discretionary uses in IB-2 district at 52 East Lake Avenue NE
• Presentation: 2020 Winter Games Society final report on funding and in-kind supports
• Presentation: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board draft growth plan update
• Information item: feasibility of constructing another skate park (East Lake and Highland Park options)

Council gave three readings to Bylaw No. B-04/2021, adding 'Hotel' and 'Supportive Housing, General' as discretionary uses in the IB-2 district at 52 East Lake Avenue NE. Council also gave three readings to Bylaws No. B-36 and B-37/2020, amending the South Point Residential Neighbourhood Structure Plan and redesignating land from R2 to R-BTB, with a recorded vote of 6-1 on each reading. A request for a legacy proposal from the Airdrie 2020 Alberta Winter Games Society was approved, and a motion to table the skate park item was carried.

• Approved Bylaw B-04/2021 (hotel and supportive housing) with three readings (carried)
• Approved Bylaw B-36/2020 (South Point NSP amendment) with three readings (6-1)
• Approved Bylaw B-37/2020 (land use redesignation to R-BTB) with three readings (6-1)
• Requested Airdrie 2020 Alberta Winter Games Society return with legacy proposal by May 30, 2021 (carried)
• Tabled item 9.1 'Another Skate Park for Airdrie' to a future meeting (carried)
• Accepted CMRB Growth Plan report for information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 1, 2021 (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will discuss accepting a donated Dr. Jose Rizal statue from the Filipino Airdrie Association and recommend a preferred site location. The board will also consider endorsing market-average user fees for community services effective September 1, 2021, and review prior council synopses and a tracker of follow-up items.

• Dr. Jose Rizal Monument Project presentation by Consul General Zaldy Patron
• Recommendation to formally accept the Dr. Jose Rizal statue from the Filipino Airdrie Association
• Site selection for the statue, with options including Nose Creek
• Endorsement of 2021 Community Services fees and charges to City Council
• Adoption of minutes from February 10, 2020 meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board recommended that Council accept the Dr. Jose Rizal statue donation from the Filipino Airdrie Association and install it at Site 1, adjacent to the Gwacheon Totems. The board also recommended aligning Genesis Place user fees to market average rates, with pass categories adjusted incrementally over four years, and maintaining Town & Country hall base rates with a 15% service charge for weekend full-day rentals. All recommendations were carried, with one opposed vote on the Genesis Place fee motion.

• Recommended accepting Dr. Jose Rizal statue donation and Site 1 location (carried)
• Recommended Genesis Place user fees align to market average, except passes, by Sept 1, 2021; passes incremental to Sept 2025 (8-1)
• Recommended arena user fees align to market average by Sept 1, 2021 (carried)
• Recommended Town & Country halls maintain base rates with 15% weekend full-day service charge (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Airdrie Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several development applications and land use bylaw amendments. Items include a child care addition, a secondary suite variance, a map amendment for Genesis Phase 2 & 12, site-specific amendments for a hotel conversion to supportive housing, and a new assisted living facility.

• Bylaw B-54/2020: add Child Care, Limited as permitted use in DC-13-A district at 382 Coopers Drive SW
• Development Permit PL2001283: secondary suite at 30 Sylvan Place SE with variance to minimum lot width
• Bylaw B-06/2021: Land Use Bylaw map amendment for Genesis Phase 2 & 12 (Bayside/Bayview Stage 3 NSP)
• Bylaw B-04/2021: add Hotel and Supportive Housing, General to IB-2 district at 52 East Lake Avenue NE (former Hamptons Inn)
• Development Permit PL20016827: 4-storey, 126-unit assisted living facility in Kings Heights Market Square

Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the February 1, 2021 Airdrie Council meeting. Council will receive information on the City's winter road maintenance program, review a draft Downtown Plan for public consultation, and consider correspondence about the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine project. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to intergovernmental relations and land updates, and the evening public session is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

• Snow and Ice Control Update (Archie Lang, Manager of Parks, Roads and Water Services)
• Public Release of Draft Downtown Plan (Stephen Utz and William Czaban)
• Correspondence from BILD Calgary Region and Airdrie Chamber of Commerce on Downtown Plan
• Correspondence regarding Grassy Mountain Coal Mine project
• Closed meeting items: Intergovernmental Meeting, Land Update, Intergovernmental Affairs Update

Council accepted the Draft Downtown Plan for information and extended the public consultation period to April 30, 2021. They also directed staff to study a permit system for private snow removal contractors and to report on improving snow and ice control services. A letter was approved to express concern about the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine project.

• Accepted Draft Downtown Plan for public engagement, extended consultation to April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of a permit system for private snow removal contractors (4-3)
• Directed staff to report on snow/ice control policy options and improved resident information systems (carried)
• Approved sending letter to Province of Alberta expressing concern about Grassy Mountain Coal Mine (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 18, 2021 regular meeting (carried)
• Acknowledged Airdrie Public Library Board minutes from 2020 (carried)

Environmental Advisory Board

This agenda for the Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board meeting on 2021-01-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Environmental Advisory Board approved two $750 ECO Youth 2020 awards and directed staff to contact a third applicant for re-submission. The board also received a statistical report for information and adopted the agenda and prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $750 ECO Youth award to Volunteer Airdrie Youth Group (carried)
• Approved $750 ECO Youth award to Windsong Grade 8 Outdoor Education Class (carried)
• Directed staff to contact Christofi family for re-submission of ECO Youth application (carried)
• Received Statistical Comparisons report for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 8, 2020 (carried)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt the minutes from its October 22, 2020 meeting, hear updates from AME (likely Alberta Municipal Enforcement) and the RCMP on their 2020 year-end activities, and hold a public question period. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and adopt minutes of October 22, 2020 meeting
• AME January 2021 Year in Review update
• RCMP 2020 Year-End Overview
• Public question period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2021

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board accepted the RCMP's policing priorities for 2021/2022 (road safety, crime reduction, community engagement) and directed staff to review policies and personal protective equipment for Municipal Enforcement officers during traffic stops. The board also discussed the AME update, RCMP year-end overview, and a funding request from Victim Services, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Accepted 2021/2022 Policing Priorities (motion 2021-P-002, carried)
• Directed staff to review traffic stop policy and PPE for Municipal Enforcement (motion 2021-P-003, carried)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2020 meeting (motion 2021-P-001, carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to make decisions on two development items: a land use bylaw amendment to allow a limited child care use at 382 Coopers Drive SW, and a development permit for a secondary suite that would bring an existing illegal suite into compliance. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a council synopsis, and routine procedural items.

• Bylaw B-54/2020: Land Use Bylaw amendment to add Child Care, Limited as a permitted use in DC-13-A district at 382 Coopers Drive SW
• Development Permit PL2001283: secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width to legalize existing illegal suite
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis from December 21, 2020

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider three readings for a land use amendment re-designating 1.58 acres in Lanark from R1-L to R1-U and R2. They will also vote on a debenture bylaw to partially fund the 40th Avenue Interchange to QEII project, and consider amendments to waste management fees and electronic communications bylaws. Notices of motion from the mayor propose waiving business license renewal fees and creating a professional services program for COVID-affected businesses.

• Debenture Bylaw B-40/2020 for 40th Avenue Interchange to QEII (second and third readings)
• Bylaw B-03/2021 amending Waste Management Bylaw Schedule B (rates, fees, charges)
• Bylaw B-01/2021 amending Electronic Communications Bylaw B-09/2020
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-52/2020 (Lanark Stage 1 land use amendment, 0.64 ha)
• Notice of motion: feasibility of waiving business license renewal fees for struggling businesses

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review one development permit application for a secondary suite (PL2001599), along with approving minutes from December 17, 2020, and receiving a council synopsis. The agenda is mostly routine, with the secondary suite application being the only substantive item.

• PL2001599 – Dwelling, Secondary Suite development permit application
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2020 regular meeting
• Council synopsis dated December 7, 2020

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2001599 for a secondary suite at a Bayview Street property, changing the application from a 2-bedroom to a 1-bedroom suite as requested by the applicant. The approval includes variances to minimum lot area, minimum lot width, and minimum parking requirements, along with conditions in Appendix D. The decision followed concerns about parking and the concentration of secondary suites in the area.

• Approved Development Permit PL2001599 for a 1-bedroom secondary suite with variances and conditions (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the December 17, 2020 regular meeting (carried)