Airdrie public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Council is holding a public hearing and will consider giving three readings to Bylaw No. B-64/2022, which would establish a Community Revitalization Levy Area Plan for Downtown Airdrie. The meeting includes a staff presentation and correspondence in favour of the bylaw. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Bylaw No. B-64/2022, Community Revitalization Levy for Downtown Airdrie
• Council asked to give three readings to Bylaw No. B-64/2022
• Staff presentation by Stephen Utz, Director of CAO Office
• Correspondence in favour from J. Edwardson

Council passed Bylaw No. B-64/2022, establishing the Airdrie Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Plan. The bylaw moved through first, second, and third readings during the meeting.

• Approved First Reading of Bylaw No. B-64/2022 (Carried)
• Approved Second Reading of Bylaw No. B-64/2022 (Carried)
• Granted permission for Third Reading of Bylaw No. B-64/2022 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Third Reading of Bylaw No. B-64/2022 (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a borrowing bylaw for land acquisition, a bylaw to increase building inspection permit fees, and options to incentivize downtown commercial tenancy. They will also review the Airdrie Multi-use Facility and Library project's re-aligned scope, a recreation services cost-sharing agreement with Rocky View County, and an extension for the Arts and Culture Assessment Committee. The meeting includes a closed session for land and intergovernmental updates.

• First reading of Debenture Bylaw No. B-62/2022 to fund Land Acquisition
• Three readings of Bylaw No. B-63/2022 to increase building inspection permit fees effective Jan 1, 2023
• Presentation on re-aligning Airdrie Multi-use Facility and Library scope with new approved budget
• Endorsement of five-year Recreation Services Cost Sharing Agreement with Rocky View County
• Options for financial or in-kind support to incentivize downtown commercial tenancy

Council approved a redesigned 73,000 square foot Library and Multi Use Facility with a $65 million budget. The city also advanced a $20.38 million borrowing bylaw for land acquisition and increased building inspection permit fees.

• Approved $65M budget and redesign for Library/Multi Use Facility (73,000 sq ft)
• Passed First Reading of $20,383,000 borrowing bylaw for land acquisition
• Passed Third Reading of Bylaw No. B-63/2022 to increase building inspection permit fees
• Endorsed continuing work with Chamber of Commerce on downtown commercial tenancy incentives
• Approved extending Community Event Grant pilot criteria for one more year
• Endorsed signing Recreation Services Cost Sharing Agreement with Rocky View County
• Extended Arts and Culture Assessment Committee Terms of Reference to March 31, 2023
• Adopted minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive recommendations on forming an Arts Council, an overview of a proposed five-year Recreation Services Cost Sharing Agreement with Rocky View County, and an update on the Community Event Grant pilot with options. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, public questions, and board follow-ups.

• ACAC recommendations on developing an Arts Council for Airdrie
• Proposed five-year Recreation Services Cost Sharing Agreement with Rocky View County
• Community Event Grant pilot review (formerly Community Investment Fund)
• Adoption of November 14, 2022 minutes
• Council synopses for November 7 and 21, 2022

The board recommended that Council execute a recreation services cost-sharing agreement with Rocky View County. It also recommended extending the Community Event Grant pilot for one more year and updating the grant administration policy. A recommendation for an arts and culture council was tabled.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2022 (Carried)
• Tabled ACAC recommendations for an arts and culture council (Carried)
• Recommended Council endorse Recreation Services Cost Sharing Agreement with Rocky View County (Carried)
• Recommended Council continue Community Event Grant pilot under 2023 criteria for one more year (Carried)
• Recommended Council rescind Community Investment Funds Policy P-01/2013 and create a new administrative procedure for the Community Grant Program (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to receive a quarterly update on waste and recycling services and an update on the Energy Management Program. The agenda is mostly routine, with no appointments, correspondence, or new business listed.

• Waste and Recycling Services quarterly update
• Energy Management Program Quarter 2 update (J. Clement)
• Adoption of minutes from November 10, 2022

The Board accepted the Energy Management Program Quarter 2 Update for information. Members and staff discussed energy savings grants, building insulation, and the potential for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Approved agenda as printed (2022-EAB-027)
• Adopted November 10, 2022 minutes (2022-EAB-028)
• Accepted Energy Management Program Quarter 2 Update for information (2022-EAB-029)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council meets to consider the final recommended 2023 operating and capital budgets, several fee-increase bylaws, and multiple land-use amendments. The agenda also includes updates on transit, waste services, and community projects, plus public hearings on two land-use items.

• Final Recommended 2023 Operating and Capital Budget for approval
• Bylaw B-55/2022: increase animal licensing fees
• Bylaw B-58/2022: increase business licensing fees
• Bylaws B-59/2022, B-60/2022, B-61/2022: amend water, sewer, and waste utility rates
• Public hearings on Bylaw B-56/2022 (IB-3 land use at 2 East Lake Crescent NE) and Bylaws B-40/2022, B-41/2022, B-42/2022, B-54/2022 (land disposition and new DC-51 district)

Council approved the 2023 operating budget of $187,684,690 and the 2023 capital budget of $67,798,340. Several bylaws were passed to increase animal, business, and utility licensing fees effective January 1, 2023. A site-specific land use amendment for a church was approved, while a road closure and municipal reserve disposition were tabled.

• Adopted 2023 operating budget of $187,684,690
• Adopted 2023 capital budget of $67,798,340
• Approved increased animal licensing fees (Bylaw B-55/2022)
• Approved increased business licensing fees (Bylaw B-58/2022)
• Approved water, sewer, and waste management rate changes (Bylaws B-59, B-60, B-61/2022)
• Approved site-specific land use amendment for 2 East Lake Crescent NE (5-2)
• Tabled Bylaws B-40, B-41, B-42, and B-54/2022 regarding road closure and municipal reserve
• Endorsed transit changes to transition Hello to Go service to stop-to-stop

Council Budget Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Council Budget Committee meeting on November 26, 2022. The committee will continue deliberations or discussions on the budget, with no specific items listed. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Call to order
• Approval of agenda
• Continued budget deliberations/discussions
• Adjournment

Council Budget Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Council Budget Committee meeting on November 25, 2022. The committee will discuss and deliberate on budget items, following up on the previous day's meeting, and may make recommendations. No specific budget items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Follow-up items from Thursday, November 24 CBC meeting
• CBC deliberation/discussions
• CBC recommendation

The Council Budget Committee recommended the 2023 Operating and Capital budgets for Council approval. The proposal includes a total municipal tax increase of 5.97%.

• Recommended 2023 Operating Budget of $187,684,030 (5-2)
• Recommended 2023 Capital Budget of $67,798,340 (5-2)
• Recommended 5.97% municipal tax increase (4.97% for services, 1.00% for capital) (5-2)
• Accepted 2024-2025 operating and 2024-2032 capital plans for information (5-2)
• Approved agenda as printed

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to begin deliberations on the 2023 operating and capital budgets. They will review proposed personnel costs, user fees and charges, and hear presentations from various city directorates. The meeting is the first in a series of budget meetings.

• 2023 proposed personnel costs presented by Director J. Molnar
• 2023 proposed user fees and charges, including administrative and bylaw fees
• Directorate presentations from Community Growth and Protective Services, Community Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Community Services, and Administrative Services
• Opening remarks by Mayor Brown and Acting Director & CFO S. Schindeler

The committee reviewed the 2023 Administration Proposed Budget, personnel costs, and user fees. Directors from four departments presented operating and capital budget requests, though no formal votes on approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved agenda as printed
• Tabled RCMP surplus report (Parking Lot)
• Tabled playground structure replacement criteria (Parking Lot)
• Tabled artificial turf field timeline and cost (Parking Lot)
• Tabled Legacy Facilities Study applicability (Parking Lot)
• Tabled Marigold revenue and expenses breakdown (Parking Lot)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt the minutes from September 22, 2022, and to receive the RCMP Q2 Policing Report for information and discussion. The meeting also includes a public question period and round table discussion. No decisions on the report are listed on the agenda.

• Review and adopt minutes of September 22, 2022 meeting
• RCMP Q2 Policing Report presented by Inspector L. Weare
• Public question period
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The board adopted the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting and accepted the RCMP Q2 Policing Report for information. Members discussed police staffing, the potential for a satellite station, and response time challenges related to train and truck traffic.

• Adopted minutes of the September 22, 2022 meeting (2022-P-018)
• Accepted RCMP Q2 Policing Report for information (2022-P-019)

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2022 third quarter financial and investment reports, as well as the fall major capital projects update. They will also receive the proposed 2023 Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. budget and dividend declaration. All items are for information only; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• 2022 Fall Major Capital Projects Update
• 2022 Third Quarter Financial Update
• 2023 AMSQ Budget Update and proposed 2023-2025 capital and operating budgets

The committee accepted several financial reports and budget updates for information. No new spending was authorized or policies changed during the meeting.

• Adopted minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Accepted 2022 Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (Carried)
• Accepted 2022 Fall Major Capital Projects Update for information (Carried)
• Accepted 2022 Third Quarter Financial Update for information (Carried)
• Accepted Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. 2023-2025 proposed Capital and Operating Budget, Plans, and dividend declaration for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a closed session, afternoon and evening public sessions, and several items for decision. Key actions include public hearings and three readings for three housekeeping land use bylaws (B-33/2022, B-34/2022, B-35/2022) and one major rezoning for Sawgrass Park (B-37/2022). Council will also consider a taxi fare correction bylaw, a notice of motion for an artificial turf field project, and endorse elite athlete nominations.

• Public hearings and three readings for Bylaws B-33/2022, B-34/2022, B-35/2022 to align zoning in Wildflower, South Winds, and South Windsong NSPs
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-37/2022 to rezone ~78 hectares (192 acres) in Sawgrass Park to new Direct Control District DC-50 and other districts
• Bylaw B-57/2022 to amend taxi fare rates to $0.25 per 110 metres
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Kolson for Administration to lead Artificial Turf Field Project
• Presentation on service gap analysis and thematic concepts for Northeast Regional Park

Council approved the Sawgrass Park land use amendment, creating a new Direct Control Bylaw District and redistricting 78 hectares of land. The approval included an amendment to reduce Zero Lot Line (ZLL) units from 305 to approximately 150. Council also approved several other land use housekeeping bylaws and a taxi fare rate correction.

• Approved Bylaw No. B-37/2022 for Sawgrass Park land use amendment (6-1)
• Amended Bylaw No. B-37/2022 to reduce ZLL units to 15% of total units (6-1)
• Approved Bylaw No. B-33/2022 to redistrict lands in Wildflower Neighbourhood Structure Plan
• Approved Bylaws No. B-34/2022 and B-35/2022 for South Winds and South Windsong redistricting
• Approved Bylaw No. B-57/2022 correcting taxi fare rates to $0.25 per 110 metres
• Selected 'Organized Sport and Civic/Event/Arts' theme for northeast regional park
• Directed Administration to lead the artificial turf field project
• Endorsed Chad Anheliger and Sienna MacDonald as Airdrie Elite Athletes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a 72-unit townhouse project (18 buildings) in Cooperswood Green, and will provide recommendations to Council on two land-use bylaw amendments: creating a new Direct Control District (DC-51) and allowing Public Assembly as a discretionary use in the IB-3 district at 2 East Lake Crescent NE.

• Development Permit PL2201766: 72-unit townhouse development, 18 buildings, Cooperswood Green
• Bylaw B-42/2022: creates DC-51 Direct Control District and redistricts portions of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 891 0316
• Bylaw B-56/2022: adds Public Assembly, General as Discretionary Use in IB-3 district at 2 East Lake Crescent NE
• Minutes of November 3, 2022 meeting to be approved
• Council synopsis of November 7, 2022 not available

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a 72-unit townhouse project. The commission also recommended that City Council adopt two bylaws regarding industrial land redistricting and a site-specific land use amendment for a public assembly use.

• Approved development permit PL2201766 for Cooperswood Green Townhouses (72 units, 18 buildings)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-42/2022 to create Direct Control District DC-51 (4-2)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-56/2022 to allow Public Assembly as a discretionary use at 2 East Lake Crescent NE (4-2)
• Adopted minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will hear staff reports on proposed transit service changes, a post-secondary ridership update, and a $1,575,000 FCSS funding allocation recommendation for 2023-2025. The board will also review elite athlete nominations, a cross-country ski trail project update, and progress on the Social Well-Being Survey.

• Proposed Transit Level of Service Changes based on productivity targets
• Post-Secondary Ridership Update following Council's February 2022 request
• 2023-2025 FCSS Funding Allocation of $1,575,000
• Two Elite Athlete Nominations for recommendation to Council
• Cross-Country Ski Trail at Chinook Winds Park as legacy project

The Community Services Advisory Board recommended that Council implement transit level of service changes in early Q1 2023. The board also endorsed the 2023-2025 FCSS Funding Allocations and recommended two residents for Elite Athlete recognition.

• Recommended Council implement proposed transit level of service changes in early Q1 2023
• Endorsed 2023-2025 FCSS Funding Allocations totaling $1,515,000
• Recommended Chad Anheliger be recognized as an Airdrie Elite Athlete
• Recommended Sienna MacDonald be recognized as an Airdrie Elite Athlete
• Accepted Post-Secondary Ridership Update report (6-2)
• Accepted Cross-Country Ski Trail project update
• Accepted Arts and Culture Council Assessment Committee Update
• Accepted Social Well-Being Survey Progress Overview report

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review and potentially endorse recommended changes to the ECO Youth Award, and to receive an update on the 2022 Cart Wizard Program. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a quarterly update from Waste and Recycling Services.

• Review of recommended changes to the ECO Youth Award
• 2022 Cart Wizard Program results update
• Waste and Recycling Services Quarter 3 Department Update
• Adoption of minutes from October 13, 2022

The Board accepted recommended changes to the ECO Youth Award, including a shift toward recognizing all submissions rather than only finalists. The Board also accepted quarterly updates on waste and recycling services and the 2022 Cart Wizard Program for information.

• Adopted October 13, 2022 minutes (Carried)
• Accepted Waste and Recycling Services Quarterly Update for information (Carried)
• Accepted recommended changes to the ECO Youth Award (Carried)
• Accepted 2022 Cart Wizard Program results for information (Carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Provincial Financial Indicators and the Administration's proposed 2023 operating and capital budgets, with formal budget deliberations starting November 24. The committee will also consider endorsing an amended 2022 capital budget totaling $2,915,750, funded by grants and reserves. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and no closed-session items.

• 2021 Provincial Financial Indicators and Municipal Measurement Index presentation
• 2023 Administration Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets presentation
• Proposed 2022 capital budget amendments totaling $2,915,750
• Funding sources: Basic Municipal Transportation Grant, Federal Grant, Capital Building Reserve, Capital General Water Reserve
• Minutes of October 17, 2022 meeting

The Council Budget Committee recommended a capital budget amendment of $2,915,750 for four specific projects. The committee also accepted the 2021 Provincial Financial Indicators report and the proposed 2023 Administration Operating and Capital Budgets.

• Recommended Council approve $2,915,750 in capital budget amendments for Chinook Winds Parks Operation Building, Lifecycle Curling Club, Water Tower Upgrade, and Water Distribution Rehabilitation
• Accepted 2021 Provincial Financial Indicators report for information
• Accepted 2023 Administration Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Presentation
• Adopted minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed $2,915,750 capital budget amendment, a Class C cost estimate for the Airdrie Multi-use Facility and Library Project, and three readings of two bylaws (off-site levy amendment and taxi fare increase). Council will also hear presentations on EMS operations, beaver coexistence, and a public plea for clarity on city decision-making processes. The meeting includes a closed session for a personnel update.

• Capital budget amendment of $2,915,750 for 2022 Capital Projects
• Bylaw B-39/2022: Off-site Levy Bylaw amendment for 2012 annexed area
• Bylaw B-49/2022: Taxi meter rate fare increase
• Class C cost estimate for Airdrie Multi-use Facility and Library Project
• Public auction of tax arrears properties (208 Bayview St SW, 406/1530 Bayside Ave SW, 26 649 Main St NW)

Council established a top-end budget of $65 million and maintained 125 underground parking stalls for the Multi-use Facility and Library Project. Other key actions included approving taxi rate adjustments and a $2.9M capital budget amendment for infrastructure projects.

• Set Airdrie Multi-use Facility and Library Project top end budget at $65,000,000 (6-1)
• Maintained 125 stalls in the Multi-use Facility underground parkade (5-2)
• Approved taxi meter rate fee increases via Bylaw No. B-49/2022
• Approved $2,915,750 capital budget amendment for parks and water projects
• Approved reserve bid prices for two tax arrears properties for Nov 15 auction
• Approved permanent business use of the recycle depot at $10/month
• Joined the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and appointed Deputy Mayor Spearman as representative
• Approved new off-site levies in the post-annexation area via Bylaw No. B-39/2022

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on Development Permit PL2201949 for a Residential Sales Centre on Southwinds Crescent and Southwinds Manor SW. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and council synopses, plus round table discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Development Permit PL2201949 for Residential Sales Centre at 24, 20, 16, 12, 8 Southwinds Crescent SW and 1014 Southwinds Manor SW
• Minutes of October 6, 2022 regular meeting
• Council synopsis of October 17, 2022
• Council synopsis of October 24, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a Residential Sales Centre. The commission also adopted the minutes from the October 6, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Development Permit PL2201949 for a Residential Sales Centre (6-1)
• Adopted minutes of the October 6, 2022 regular meeting (Carried, D. Belyk abstaining)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting. Council will hold a closed session to discuss 2023 appointments of elected officials and citizen representatives to committees, then in the public session consider adopting the 2023 Council Calendar. The calendar is required by the Municipal Government Act and the Procedure Bylaw.

• Closed meeting: 2023 Council Appointments (FOIP Section 29)
• Closed meeting: 2023 Appointment of Citizen Representatives (FOIP Section 29)
• Adoption of 2023 Council Calendar (report by Charlotte Satink, Manager of Legislative Services and IGM/City Clerk)
• Resolutions from closed meeting on 2023 appointments of elected officials and citizen members to committees

Council approved the 2023 calendar for Council, boards, commissions, and committees. The body also appointed elected officials and citizen members to various municipal committees and boards effective January 1, 2023.

• Approved 2023 Council, Boards, Commission and Committees Calendar
• Appointed elected officials to Council and External Committees
• Appointed David Keagan and Dan Oneil (Chair) to Assessment Review Board
• Appointed and reappointed 7 members to Community Services Advisory Board
• Reappointed 5 members to Environmental Advisory Board
• Appointed and reappointed 6 members to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and General Appeal Board
• Appointed and reappointed 7 members to Municipal Planning Commission
• Appointed and reappointed 5 members to Municipal Policing Advisory Board

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review proposed 2023 budgets from Airdrie Housing Limited and the Airdrie Public Library, as well as a proposed 2023-2025 RCMP member plan. The committee is also being asked to recommend creating a Downtown Revitalization Reserve to support redevelopment incentives. No consent agenda or closed meeting items are listed.

• Airdrie Housing Limited 2023 budget and grant request presentation
• Airdrie Public Library 2023 budget and grant request presentation
• Proposed 2023-2025 RCMP member plan for member additions
• Request to establish a Downtown Revitalization Reserve Fund with a 2022 budget adjustment

The Council Budget Committee voted 6-1 to recommend establishing a Downtown Revitalization Reserve with a $2 million transfer from the General Operating Reserve, plus a $175,000 budget amendment for 2022. The committee also accepted budget presentations from Airdrie Housing Limited, the Airdrie Public Library, and the RCMP Member Plan for information only, with no decisions made on those items.

• Recommended establishing Downtown Revitalization Reserve (6-1, Mayor Brown opposed)
• Recommended transferring $2M from General Operating Reserve to new reserve
• Recommended $175,000 2022 budget amendment funded from reserve
• Accepted Airdrie Housing Limited 2023 budget presentation for information
• Accepted Airdrie Public Library 2023 budget presentation for information
• Accepted 2023-2025 RCMP Member Plan presentation for information

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting on October 17, 2022, with a closed session, afternoon and evening public sessions. Key items include a public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-38/2022 to redistrict 25.39 hectares in Lanark Landing, plus three readings for several code of conduct and procedure bylaws. Council will also hear presentations on a veterans memorial, a Trans Canada Trail feasibility study, and a fee subsidy request for the Airdrie Home and Lifestyle Show.

• Public hearing on Bylaw B-38/2022 to redistrict 25.39 ha in Lanark Landing from R1-L to R1-L0, UH to R1, R2, R1-U, R2-T, and P-1
• Three readings for Bylaws B-43/2022 and B-44/2022 (Code of Conduct for elected officials and citizen members)
• Three readings for Bylaw B-45/2022 (Council and Committees Procedure Bylaw)
• Three readings for Bylaws B-46/2022, B-47/2022, B-48/2022 (quasi-judicial boards: ARB, GAB, SDAB)
• Notice of motion for a permanent veterans memorial on Veterans Boulevard

Council gave three readings to Bylaw B-38/2022, redistricting 25.39 hectares in Lanark Landing for residential development. It also passed new code-of-conduct bylaws for elected officials and citizen members, and a procedure bylaw. A $2 million downtown revitalization reserve was established, funded from the general operating reserve, with a $175,000 budget amendment approved (6-1).

• Approved Lanark Landing land-use amendment (B-38/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted Elected Officials Code of Conduct Bylaw (B-43/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted Citizen Members Code of Conduct Bylaw (B-44/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted Council and Committees Procedure Bylaw (B-45/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted Assessment Appeal Board Bylaw (B-46/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted General Appeal Board Bylaw (B-47/2022) — three readings carried
• Adopted Subdivision Development Appeal Board Bylaw (B-48/2022) — three readings carried
• Established Downtown Revitalization Reserve with $2M transfer and $175K budget amendment (6-1)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on waste and recycling programs, including a Q2 department update and education initiatives. The board will also review results of the 2022 public engagement survey and consider recommending that the Business Use of the Recycle Depot pilot become a permanent program, including for farm and agricultural sectors.

• Recommendation to make Business Use of the Recycle Depot a permanent program
• Waste and Recycling Quarter 2 Department Update
• Waste and Recycling Services Education Initiatives update
• 2022 Waste and Recycling public engagement survey results

The Environmental Advisory Board voted to recommend that City Council make the business use of the Recycle Depot a permanent program at $10/month, including farm and agricultural sectors. The board also accepted reports on community education initiatives and public engagement results for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended permanent business recycling depot program at $10/month (carried)
• Accepted community education initiatives report for information (carried)
• Accepted public engagement results report for information (carried)
• Adopted September 8, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will hear presentations on a Trans Canada Trail feasibility study and a Volunteer Airdrie update, and will be asked to recommend that Council declare Airdrie a welcoming and inclusive community by joining the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and council synopses.

• Recommendation to join Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
• Trans Canada Trail Airdrie to Calgary Feasibility Study presentation
• Volunteer Airdrie update
• Adoption of September 12, 2022 minutes
• Council synopses for September 6 and 19, 2022

The Community Services Advisory Board voted to recommend the Trans Canada Trail Airdrie to Calgary Feasibility Study to Council and directed Administration to continue regional collaboration. The board also accepted a Volunteer Airdrie update for information and recommended that Council join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.

• Recommended Trans Canada Trail Airdrie to Calgary Feasibility Study to Council (carried)
• Directed Administration to continue work with regional partners on trail strategy (carried)
• Accepted Volunteer Airdrie update for information (carried)
• Recommended Council join Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider recommending three housekeeping land-use bylaws (B-33/2022, B-34/2022, B-35/2022) that would redistrict lands in the Wildflower, South Winds, and South Windsong neighbourhood structure plans. The commission will also review draft policies and survey results from the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project, and receive a synopsis of the September 19, 2022 Council meeting. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, public input, and round table discussion.

• Bylaw B-33/2022: redistrict lands in Wildflower NSP
• Bylaw B-34/2022: redistrict lands in South Winds NSP
• Bylaw B-35/2022: redistrict lands in South Windsong NSP
• Review of proposed MPC bylaws and citizen member code of conduct
• Synopsis of September 19, 2022 Council meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission endorsed proposed amendments to the Procedure Bylaw and a new Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw, recommending Council adopt them. It also recommended rescinding the old MPC Bylaw and imposing maximum term limits on Council committees. A motion to make the MPC Chair a non-voting member of City Administration was defeated.

• Endorsed proposed amendments to Procedure Bylaw No. B-14/2022 (carried)
• Endorsed proposed Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw (carried)
• Endorsed proposed MPC Bylaw content with amendment to include all planning application types in definition (carried)
• Recommended rescinding MPC Bylaw No. 32/95 and Board Profile Sheet (carried)
• Recommended Council impose maximum term limits on committees (5-4)
• Defeated motion to make MPC Chair a non-voting member of City Administration (2-7)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-33/2022 for Wildflower NSP redistricting (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-34/2022 for Southwinds NSP redistricting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider three readings of Bylaw B-37/2022 to create a new Direct Control District (DC-50) and redistrict about 71 hectares (176 acres) in Sawgrass Park. The council will also discuss several policy reviews, including a proposed Citizen Member Code of Conduct and procedure bylaw amendments, and consider endorsing a program plan for the Airdrie Multi-Use Facility. Other items include ratifying a letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Society's grant application and proclaiming October 5, 2022 as Energy Efficiency Day.

• Public hearing and three readings of Bylaw B-37/2022 to create DC-50 district and redistrict 71 hectares in Sawgrass Park
• Ratify letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Society's application for up to $75,000 CIP Operational Grant
• Proclaim October 5, 2022 as Energy Efficiency Day in Airdrie
• Proposed Citizen Member Code of Conduct and procedure bylaw amendments for boards and committees
• Endorse program plan for Airdrie Multi-Use Facility (AMUFL)

Council voted to table Bylaw B-37/2022, which would create a new Direct Control District for Sawgrass Park, and directed administration to work with the applicant on reducing the scope of the district, providing more certainty on unit distribution, including adjacent P-1 lands, and reducing narrow and zero-lot-line products. Council also endorsed recommendations for arts, gathering, and community spaces in the multi-use program, and ratified a letter of support for a Volunteer Airdrie Society grant application.

• Tabled Bylaw B-37/2022 Sawgrass Park LUB amendment, directing administration to reduce DC 50 scope, include P-1 lands, and cut narrow/ZLL products (carried)
• Endorsed CSAB recommendation for performance/black box space with stage and telescoping seats (carried)
• Endorsed CSAB recommendation for enhanced atrium with art exhibition, pop-up market, café, social stairs (carried)
• Endorsed CSAB recommendation for large subdividable and medium circular multi-purpose rooms (carried)
• Tabled visitor servicing centre recommendation, directing administration to report back on costing options (carried)
• Ratified letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Society's CIP Operational Grant application up to $75,000 (carried)
• Proclaimed October 5, 2022 as Energy Efficiency Day in Airdrie (carried)
• Directed administration to draft a Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw and amend Elected Officials Code of Conduct (carried)

Council Budget Committee

This is a short procedural meeting of Airdrie's Council Budget Committee. The only substantive item is a closed-meeting review of the 2022 Audit Plan, citing exemptions for third-party business interests and audit testing procedures. No public agenda reports or consent items are scheduled.

• Closed meeting: 2022 Audit Plan Review under FOIP Sections 16 and 26
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 regular meeting
• No consent agenda items
• No public agenda reports

The Council Budget Committee met on October 3, 2022, and entered a closed meeting to review the 2022 Audit Plan, citing confidentiality provisions under FOIP. The committee also adopted the minutes from its September 19, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed meeting to discuss 2022 Audit Plan (carried)
• Left closed meeting at 1:37 p.m. (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 19, 2022 meeting (carried)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve proposed 2023 taxi fare adjustments under the Public Conveyance & Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, and to receive the RCMP Q1 report. The board will also hear updates from the Airdrie District & Victim's Assistance (ADVAS), review a staff report on board policies, and discuss the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention. The meeting includes a closed session, minutes adoption, and public question period.

• Proposed 2023 Public Conveyance & Vehicle for Hire Bylaw taxi fare adjustments for discussion and approval
• RCMP Q1 report presented by Inspector L. Weare
• ADVAS update on changes to the Victim's Assistance Program
• Board & Committees Police Review Project: member survey results and proposed policies
• Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention information for discussion

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board voted to support Airdrie District & Victim's Assistance (ADVAS) pursuing a hybrid funding model and recommended the City of Airdrie assume management of the $150,000 annual Justice and Solicitor General (JSG) funding, which will end in April 2024. The board also endorsed proposed policy amendments and bylaws from the Board & Committees Police Review Project, recommended the city join the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention, and accepted the RCMP Q1 report and taxi fare adjustment report for information.

• Supported ADVAS hybrid model and recommended city manage JSG funding (carried)
• Endorsed proposed amendments to Procedure Bylaw B-14/2022, Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw, and MPAB Bylaw, and rescinding of Bylaw B-46/2016 (carried)
• Recommended city participate in Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (carried)
• Accepted 2023 taxi fare adjustment report for information (carried)
• Accepted RCMP Q1 report for information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 30, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2022 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report and the 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update. Both items are presented for information only, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of the June 20, 2022 minutes.

• 2022 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report presented by Monica Labait
• 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update presented by Meghan Bigney
• Q2 Operating Variance Report
• Q2 Capital Variance Report
• 2022 Q2 Budget Amendments Summary

The committee accepted the 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update for information. Staff reported under-utilized personnel budgets due to vacancies, higher turnover, and recruitment difficulties across the organization, with 34-35 current openings and longer hiring times. No substantive decisions were made; the report was received for information only.

• Adopted minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and consider three readings for two land use bylaws: one allowing garage suites in the R1-L district in Bayview/Bayside, and another redistricting land for Wildflower Stage 2. They will also receive updates on the Multi-Use Facility and Library project, review resolutions for the Alberta Municipalities convention, and consider several proclamation requests.

• Bylaw B-27/2022: Allow garage suites as permitted use in R1-L district on specific lots in Bayview/Bayside (NE 1/4 Sec 2, TWP 27, R1, W5M)
• Bylaw B-32/2022: Redistrict portions of Section 10, TWP 27, R1 W5M for Wildflower Stage 2
• Multi-Use Facility and Library: August 2022 project status report and schematic design presentation
• Review of 18 resolutions for 2022 Alberta Municipalities Annual Convention
• Proclamations: Circular Economy Month (October), National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30), World Cerebral Palsy Day (Oct 6)

Council endorsed the schematic design for the Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library, allowing the project to proceed to design development. Council also gave three readings to two land-use bylaws: one allowing garage suites as a permitted use in specific R1-L lots, and another redistricting 26 hectares in Wildflower Stage 2. Proclamations were approved for Circular Economy Month, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and World Cerebral Palsy Day.

• Endorsed schematic design for Multi-Use Facility and Library, allowing project to proceed to design development (carried)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw B-27/2022 allowing garage suites as permitted use in R1-L site-specific lots (carried)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw B-32/2022 redistricting 26 ha in Wildflower Stage 2 from UH to R1-U and P-1 (carried)
• Proclaimed October 2022 as Circular Economy Month and Oct 17-23 as Waste Reduction Week, with City Hall illuminated blue and green on Oct 18 (carried)
• Proclaimed September 30, 2022 as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, with City Hall illuminated orange (carried)
• Proclaimed October 6, 2022 as World Cerebral Palsy Day, with City Hall illuminated green (carried)
• Directed administration to proceed as directed on two closed-session items (carried)
• Excused Councillor Spearman from the meeting (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider several land-use amendment bylaws and provide recommendations to Council. They will review Bylaw No. B-38/2022 for Lanark Landing, housekeeping redistricting bylaws for Wildflower, South Winds, and South Windsong, and discuss draft policies from the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project.

• Bylaw No. B-38/2022 - Lanark Landing Land Use Amendment
• Bylaw No. B-33/2022 - Wildflower Civic Node redistricting
• Bylaw No. B-34/2022 - Mattamy Southwinds redistricting
• Bylaw No. B-35/2022 - Mattamy South Windsong redistricting
• Boards and Committees Policy Review Project member survey results and proposed policies

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-38/2022, which amends the Land Use Bylaw for Lanark Landing. The commission also tabled acceptance of survey results and proposed policy amendments until the next meeting due to low member response and attendance.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-38/2022 (Lanark Landing Land Use Amendment) (carried)
• Tabled acceptance of MPC Survey and recommendation on proposed bylaws until next meeting (4-2, opposed: Chapman, Oneil)
• Adopted minutes of August 18, 2022 regular meeting (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive information and provide input on several items: the 2023-2025 FCSS Funding Model, a service gap analysis and thematic concepts for the NE Regional Park, draft bylaws from the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project, a program plan for the Multi-Use Facility, and an overview of below-market affordable housing needs. The board will also consider adopting minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting and hear public questions.

• FCSS Funding Model for 2023-2025 presented by Social Planner Cathy O'Donoghue
• Service gap analysis and thematic spatial concepts for NE Regional Park by HarGroup Consultants
• Proposed amendments to Procedure Bylaw, Citizen Member Code of Conduct, and CSAB Bylaw
• Multi-Use Facility program plan overview
• Presentation on Airdrie's unmet affordable housing need and steps to increase housing choice

The Community Services Advisory Board voted to recommend Council support the Service Gap Analysis and Thematic Spatial Concepts report for the northeast regional park, with consensus favoring option 3. The Board also recommended Council endorse proposed bylaw amendments and a multi-use facility focus on performance, arts, and event spaces. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted FCSS Funding Model report for information (carried)
• Recommended Council support Service Gap Analysis and Thematic Spatial Concepts report for NE regional park (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse Procedure Bylaw amendments, Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw, and CSAB Bylaw, rescinding B-44/2016 (carried)
• Recommended Council focus Multi-Use Facility on performance/black box space, arts studios, enhanced atrium, and multi-purpose rooms (carried)
• Accepted Overview of Below Market Affordable Housing report for information (carried)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review member survey results and draft bylaws from the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project, and to consider endorsing them. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from June 9, 2022, and a note that the next waste and recycling quarterly update will be presented in October 2022. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Boards and Committees Policy Review Project EAB Member Survey Results
• Proposed Procedure Bylaw Amendments
• Proposed Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw
• Proposed EAB Bylaw
• Adoption of minutes from June 9, 2022

The Environmental Advisory Board voted to recommend that City Council endorse proposed amendments to Procedure Bylaw No. B-14/2022, a new Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw, and a new Environmental Advisory Board Bylaw that would rescind the previous Bylaw No. B-45/2016 and profile sheet. The board also accepted a member survey on the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project for information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Accepted Environmental Advisory Board Member Survey for information (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse amendments to Procedure Bylaw No. B-14/2022 (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse proposed Citizen Member Code of Conduct Bylaw (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse proposed Environmental Advisory Board Bylaw and rescind Bylaw No. B-45/2016 and profile sheet (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will appoint Horacio Galanti as the new Chief Administrative Officer, hold public hearings and vote on three land use bylaw amendments, and consider resolutions to implement the downtown revitalization plan. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for land, donation, and legal updates, and a request to ratify a letter of support for a grant application.

• Appointment of Horacio Galanti as Chief Administrative Officer
• Public hearings and three readings for Bylaws B-29/2022 and B-30/2022 (re-districting 809 and 813 Main Street to P-2 Public Facilities District)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-03/2022 (Nose Creek riparian area unsightly items)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-06/2022 (removing parking variance requirements for units under 140 sq. m.)
• Adoption of resolutions to implement Downtown ARP Our Core Strategy, including parkades, business support fund, and mixed-use housing refund policy

Council appointed Horacio Galanti as the new Chief Administrative Officer. It adopted the Our Core Strategy downtown revitalization plan (5-2) and directed $2M from reserves for incentives. Three land-use bylaws were passed: rezoning for a public facility, Nose Creek riparian protections, and parking variance changes for small businesses.

• Appointed Horacio Galanti as Chief Administrative Officer (carried)
• Adopted Our Core Strategy downtown revitalization plan and directed $2M from General Operating Reserve for incentives (5-2)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-29/2022 rezoning land to P-2 Public Facilities District (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-30/2022 authorizing alternative use on Environmental Reserve for community service facility (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-03/2022 adding development rules along Nose Creek riparian area (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-06/2022 removing parking variance requirements for units ≤100 sq m (carried)
• Ratified letter of support for Peer Mediation and Skills Training grant application of $418,625 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 15, 2022 meeting (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two land-use bylaw amendments and provide recommendations to Council. One is a referred item for Wildflower Stage 2, and the other creates a new Direct Control District for the Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan, redistricting about 71 hectares. The meeting also includes public input, minutes, and routine procedural items.

• Bylaw No. B-32/2022: Wildflower Stage 2 Land Use Amendment, redistricting lands in SE1/4 Section 10, Township 27, Range 1 W5M
• Bylaw No. B-37/2022: creates Direct Control District 50 for Sawgrass Park NSP
• Bylaw No. B-37/2022 redistricts ~71 hectares (176 acres) in NE and NW ¼ Section 14, Township 27, Range 1 W5M
• Public input session scheduled
• Minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting to be reviewed

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-32/2022 (Wildflower Stage 2 land use amendment) and Bylaw B-37/2022 (Sawgrass Park NSP Direct Control District). Both recommendations were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-32/2022 (Wildflower Stage 2 land use amendment) (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-37/2022 (Sawgrass Park NSP Direct Control District) (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting on August 15, 2022, with a closed session at 11 AM and public sessions at 2:15 PM and 6 PM. The main decisions include third readings for three neighbourhood structure plans (Sawgrass Park, Key Ranch, West Hills CASP amendment) and public hearings plus three readings for two land-use bylaws (East Lake and Key Ranch Phase 1). Council will also consider approving the revised Marigold Library System agreement, ratifying an Alberta Day grant application, and several proclamation and illumination requests.

• Bylaw B-10/2022: Third reading for Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan
• Bylaws B-16 and B-17/2022: Third reading for West Hills CASP amendment and Key Ranch NSP
• Bylaw B-28/2022: Public hearing and three readings for East Lake land-use amendment (805 East Lake Boulevard NE)
• Bylaw B-31/2022: Public hearing and three readings for Key Ranch Phase 1 land-use redistricting (65.34 ha)
• Approval of revised Marigold Library System agreement with updated per capita levies for 2023-2024

Council gave final approval to two land use bylaws: B-28/2022 adding Entertainment, General as a discretionary use in the C1 district at East Lake, and B-31/2022 redistricting 65.34 ha in Key Ranch Phase 1 from AG to residential and other districts. Both passed after public hearings with no opposition. Council also approved third readings for the Sawgrass Park and Key Ranch neighbourhood structure plans, and directed staff to work with the Mud Pie Project on urban agriculture.

• Approved Bylaw B-28/2022 (East Lake LUB amendment) - 3 readings carried
• Approved Bylaw B-31/2022 (Key Ranch Phase 1 rezoning) - 3 readings carried
• Approved Bylaw B-10/2022 (Sawgrass Park NSP) - third reading carried
• Approved Bylaw B-16/2022 (West Hills CASP amendment) - third reading carried
• Approved Bylaw B-17/2022 (Key Ranch NSP) - third reading carried
• Directed staff to work with Mud Pie Project on urban agriculture next steps
• Approved KPMG as subsidiary external auditor for 2021-2023
• Approved revised Marigold Agreement and per capita levy rates for 2023-2024

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider recommending a land use amendment for Wildflower Stage 2 and decide on a change of use permit for a restaurant with alcohol sales at a 7-Eleven. They will also receive an informational report on affordable housing needs in Airdrie.

• Wildflower Stage 2 Land Use Amendment (Bylaw No. B-32/2022) to redistrict Section 10, Township 27, Range 1 West of the 5th Meridian
• Development Permit PL2201245 for a restaurant area with alcohol sales at an existing 7-Eleven (Discretionary Use in DC-23 Direct Control District)
• Overview of Affordable Housing report on unmet housing need
• Minutes of July 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Council synopsis of July 4, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission accepted the Airdrie's Affordable Housing Need report for information and requested a future report on bungalow-style development. A land use amendment for Wildflower Stage 2 was postponed due to lack of quorum after a member recused.

• Accepted Airdrie's Affordable Housing Need report for information (2022-P-048)
• Requested report on bungalow-style development challenges (2022-P-049)
• Postponed Wildflower Stage 2 Land Use Amendment due to lack of quorum

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a proposed land use amendment for the Key Ranch Neighbourhood Structure Plan. Administration asks the MPC to recommend that Council adopt Bylaw No. B-31/2022, which would redistrict specific lands to match the proposed plan. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Bylaw No. B-31/2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-01/2016, Section 8.1(3) Land Use Map
• Redistricting lands described as NE 3-27-1 W5M and Plan 1111257, Block 1, Lot 1
• Phase 1 Key Ranch NSP Land Use Amendment report by Daria McDonald, Planner 3
• Public input session scheduled
• Minutes of July 7, 2022 regular meeting for approval

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-31/2022, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict lands in the Key Ranch area to match the proposed Neighbourhood Structure Plan. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included adoption of previous minutes and a round table discussion.

• Adopted minutes of July 7, 2022 regular meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw No. 8-31/2022 for Key Ranch land use amendment (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will consider two main items: a process to rename the Bert Church Theatre Expansion to better profile it as a performing arts venue, and the selection of a thematic option for the new Southwest Recreation Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility. The board will make recommendations to Council on both. The rest of the agenda is routine, including minutes, public questions, and follow-up items.

• Bert Church Theatre Expansion renaming process presented for recommendation to Council
• Selection of thematic option for Southwest Recreation Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility
• Adoption of minutes from June 13, 2022 regular meeting
• Public question period
• Council synopses for June 6, June 20, and July 4, 2022

The Community Services Advisory Board recommended that Council use a public engagement process for naming the Bert Church Theatre expansion and receive a report on consultation with the Church family. They also recommended Council direct Administration to conduct a feasibility analysis on three high-performance elements (performance bowl, 50-meter pool, field house) for the new Southwest Recreation Multi-Purpose Facility. The board maintained its 7:00 p.m. start time except for very large agendas.

• Recommended public engagement for Bert Church Theatre renaming (carried)
• Recommended feasibility analysis on performance bowl, 50m pool, field house for Southwest Recreation facility (carried)
• Maintained 7:00 p.m. start time for CSAB meetings

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a dwelling with a garden suite and provide recommendations to Council on four land use bylaw amendments, including allowing garage suites in a specific residential district, adding entertainment as a discretionary use in a commercial district, and redistricting two properties on Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Development Permit PL2200063 for a dwelling and 2-bedroom garden suite
• Bylaw B-27/2022 to allow garage suites as permitted use in R1-L district on specified lands
• Bylaw B-28/2022 to add Entertainment, General as discretionary use at 805 East Lake Boulevard NE
• Bylaws B-29/2022 and B-30/2022 to redistrict 809 and 813 Main St to P-2 and allow alternative use of environmental reserve

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a dwelling with a garden suite (PL2200063) with conditions, despite two opposed votes. It also recommended that City Council adopt three land use bylaw amendments: B-27/2022 (garage suites in R1-L district), B-28/2022 (entertainment use in C1 district), and B-29/2022 and B-30/2022 (rezoning and environmental reserve use at 809 Main St). All recommendations carried, with B-27/2022 and B-28/2022 passing 6-2.

• Approved Development Permit PL2200063 for dwelling and garden suite with conditions (6-2)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-27/2022 allowing garage suites in R1-L district (6-2)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-28/2022 adding Entertainment, General as discretionary use in C1 district (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaws B-29/2022 and B-30/2022 for rezoning and environmental reserve use at 809 Main St (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to decide on two land-use rezoning bylaws, a new outdoor sports field rental policy, and a new low-income subsidy policy for municipal services. The council will also hear presentations on a Korean War monument, community urban agriculture, and an affordable housing update, and consider a letter of support for 60 affordable lodge units.

• Bylaw B-22/2022: rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 1610657 at 81 Midtown Boulevard SW from R4 to R5 (high-density residential)
• Bylaw B-26/2022: rezoning 32.82 hectares (81.09 acres) in Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 to match the approved Neighbourhood Structure Plan
• Endorse new Outdoor Sports Field Rental Policy for sport user groups
• Endorse Airdrie Fair Access Policy No. P-COM-67-C, effective Jan 1, 2023, replacing Participant Support Program Policy COM-60-C
• Letter of support for Rocky View Foundation to add 60 affordable Airdrie Lodge units to access Seniors and Housing Lodge Assistance Program grant

Council defeated a proposed land use bylaw amendment that would have redistricted 0.96 hectares from R4 to R5 for higher-density residential development, with only one councillor in favour. Council approved a separate bylaw to redistrict approximately 32.82 hectares for the Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 development, giving it three readings. Council also directed administration to work with Airdrie Housing Limited to ensure cash flow for its affordable housing project, and approved several other policies and appointments.

• Defeated Bylaw B-22/2022 (R4 to R5 rezoning) (1-5)
• Approved Bylaw B-26/2022 (Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 rezoning) (carried)
• Directed administration to work with Airdrie Housing Limited on cash flow (carried)
• Amended Outdoor Sports Field Rental Policy P-COM-66-C (carried)
• Endorsed new Airdrie Fair Access Policy P-COM-67-C (carried)
• Allocated space to Volunteer Airdrie and Chamber of Commerce in Multi-Use Facility (carried)
• Accepted Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument as gift (carried)
• Appointed Michelle Derry to Municipal Policing Advisory Board (carried)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board is meeting to review and adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear a presentation on the Boards & Committees Policy Review Project, and receive the RCMP Q4 report. The meeting also includes a public question period and round table discussion.

• Review and adopt minutes of March 24, 2022 and April 28, 2022 meetings
• Boards & Committees Policy Review Project presentation by Karen Jiang (Leg. Services)
• RCMP Q4 report presented by S/Sgt Troy Switzer

The Municipal Police Advisory Board adopted the minutes from March 24 and April 28, 2022, and accepted two reports for information: the Boards & Committees Policy Review Project and the RCMP Q4 Report. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural acceptances.

• Adopted March 24, 2022 minutes as presented (2022-P-009)
• Adopted April 28, 2022 minutes as amended (2022-P-009)
• Accepted Boards & Committees Policy Review Project report for information (2022-P-010)
• Accepted RCMP Q4 Report for information (2022-P-011)

Council Meeting

Council approved three land-use bylaw amendments: DC 49 district for Lot 3, Block 7, Plan 7711567; RV Sales for Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 0610967; and Lanark Stage 1 NSP with a mini-roundabout design. Council also directed Administration to proceed with functional programming of a 4th Fire Hall with multi-use training space, and ratified a letter of support for the Airdrie Curling Club's $1,000,000 grant application. The 2021 audited financial statements were approved, and a board appointment was tabled.

• Approved Bylaw B-20/2022 (DC 49 district) with three readings
• Approved Bylaw B-21/2022 (RV Sales) with three readings
• Approved Bylaw B-70/2021 (Lanark NSP) with mini-roundabout amendment
• Directed Administration to proceed with 4th Fire Hall functional programming
• Ratified letter of support for Airdrie Curling Club CFEP grant application
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
• Tabled citizen representative appointment to Municipal Policing Advisory Board
• Endorsed youth engagement initiatives review plan

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a dwelling with a garage suite and will provide a recommendation to Council on a land use bylaw amendment redistricting about 32.82 hectares in the Bayview and Bayside areas. The commission will also receive an information report on the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Development Permit PL2201003 for a dwelling and 1-bedroom garage suite
• Bylaw B-26/2022: Land Use Bylaw map amendment for Bayview Phase 3, 5, 6, 7 and Bayside Phase 15, 16 (approx. 32.82 ha / 81.09 acres)
• Boards and Committees Policy Review Project report for information
• Approval of minutes from June 2, May 19, and May 11, 2022 meetings

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2201003 for a dwelling with a garage suite, with staff conditions. It also recommended that City Council adopt Bylaw B-26/2022, which would redistrict about 32.82 hectares in Bayview and Bayside to match the approved neighbourhood structure plan. The commission accepted a policy review report for information only.

• Approved Development Permit PL2201003 for a dwelling and garage suite with conditions (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-26/2022 for Bayview/Bayside land use map amendment (carried)
• Accepted Boards and Committees Policy Review Project report for information (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend actions on several items, including the preferred site for a proposed Korean War monument gift, a new Airdrie Fair Access policy to replace the current low-income subsidy program, and an updated outdoor sports field rental policy. The board will also receive information on a boards and committees policy review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation on preferred site for Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument gift to City of Airdrie
• Recommendation to rescind Airdrie Participant Support Program Policy (COM-60-C) and adopt new Airdrie Fair Access Policy
• Review and endorsement of updated Outdoor Sports Field Rental Policy for sport user groups
• Information on Boards and Committees Policy Review Project
• Adoption of minutes from May 9, 2022 regular meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board accepted a report on the Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument and supported both the gift and its placement next to the Airdrie Cenotaph. The board also recommended Council rescind the Airdrie Participant Support Program Policy and adopt the new Airdrie Fair Access Policy, and recommended the Outdoor Sports Field Rental Policy to Council. All motions carried.

• Accepted Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument report and supported gift acceptance (carried)
• Supported site selection near Airdrie Cenotaph for the monument (carried)
• Recommended Council rescind Airdrie Participant Support Program Policy COM-60-C (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Airdrie Fair Access Policy (carried)
• Recommended Outdoor Sports Field Rental Policy to Council (carried)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a new Energy Management Program to reduce energy use and emissions, and to receive updates on waste and recycling services. The board will also review a policy project and hear results from waste audits and a public engagement survey.

• Energy Management Program introduction to reduce energy use, utility costs, and greenhouse gas emissions
• Summary of three-stream waste audit results (2019-2022) for curbside residential waste, organics, and recycling
• Waste and Recycling Services 2022 public engagement survey results
• Boards and Committees Policy Review Project information
• Revised 'At a Glance' communication document for Waste and Recycling Services

The Environmental Advisory Board met on June 9, 2022, and accepted several informational reports, including the Boards and Committees Policy Review Project, Waste and Recycling Services update, Energy Management Program introduction, Summary of Three-Stream Waste Audit, and Public Engagement Project update. No substantive decisions were made; all items were accepted for information only.

• Adopted minutes of February 10, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Boards and Committees Policy Review Project for information (carried)
• Accepted Waste and Recycling Services Departmental Update for information (carried)
• Accepted Energy Management Program Introduction report for information (carried)
• Accepted Summary of Audit Results report for information (carried)
• Accepted public engagement summary report for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw B-01/2022, the 'Our Core Strategy' downtown revitalization plan, and may give it first and second reading. The agenda also includes decisions on designating the 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as a historic resource, amending bylaws for an e-scooter pilot program, and other items.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of Bylaw B-01/2022, Downtown Revitalization Plan
• Bylaw B-25/2022 to designate 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as Municipal Historic Resource
• Bylaws B-23 and B-24/2022 to amend Traffic and Business Licence bylaws for e-scooter pilot
• Request for letter of support for Airdrie Curling Club's $800,000 grant application for new ice plant
• Proclamation of June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day and orange illumination of City Hall

Council gave final readings to the Downtown Revitalization Plan (Bylaw B-01/2022) and the micromobility framework bylaws (B-23 and B-24/2022), and approved the shared e-scooter/e-bike pilot program with a $5,000 budget. It also designated the 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as a historic resource and approved capital budget amendments for turf replacement and roadworks.

• Adopted Downtown Revitalization Plan Bylaw B-01/2022 (First and Second Reading)
• Approved micromobility bylaws B-23 and B-24/2022 (all readings)
• Approved shared e-scooter/e-bike framework and $5,000 pilot budget
• Designated 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as Municipal Historic Resource (Bylaw B-25/2022)
• Approved $175,000 capital amendment for artificial turf replacement at Genesis Place
• Approved $445,365 capital amendment for Roadworks Rehabilitation Program
• Endorsed donor wall at Genesis Place for Airdrie & District Community Foundation
• Proclaimed June 21, 2022 as National Indigenous Peoples Day

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to review two proposed 2022 capital budget amendments. They will consider recommending $175,000 for artificial turf replacement at Genesis Place and $445,365 for the Roadworks Rehabilitation Program. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting.

• $175,000 capital budget amendment for artificial turf replacement at Genesis Place, funded from Genesis Place Operating Budget
• $445,365 capital budget amendment for 2022 Roadworks Rehabilitation Program, funded from Basic Municipal Transportation Grant
• Update on condition of artificial turf at Genesis Place
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 regular meeting

The Council Budget Committee recommended two capital budget amendments for Council approval: $175,000 for artificial turf replacement at Genesis Place and $445,365 for the 2022 Roadworks Rehabilitation Program. Both motions carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended $175,000 capital budget amendment for artificial turf replacement at Genesis Place (carried)
• Recommended $445,365 capital budget amendment for 2022 Roadworks Rehabilitation Program (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider Bylaw B-22/2022, a land use amendment to rezone 81 Midtown Boulevard SW from R4 (Mid-Rise Multifamily Residential) to R5 (High Density Residential). The commission will provide a recommendation to Council on this bylaw. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a council synopsis, and routine procedural items.

• Bylaw B-22/2022: Land Use Amendment for 81 Midtown Boulevard SW, rezoning from R4 to R5
• Public input session on the proposed rezoning
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting
• Council synopsis from May 16, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt Bylaw B-22/2022, which would rezone 81 Midtown Boulevard SW from R4 (Mid-Rise Multifamily) to R5 (High Density Residential). The motion was carried. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was deferred due to an error in the recorded motion.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-22/2022 to rezone 81 Midtown Blvd SW to R5 (carried)
• Deferred approval of May 19, 2022 minutes to next meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on a development permit for a detached triple garage requiring a height relaxation, and to provide recommendations to Council on two Land Use Bylaw amendments: one re-districting 118 East Lake Boulevard NE and another adding 523 Kingsview Way SE to permitted RV sales/service locations. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Development Permit PL2200810: accessory building (detached triple garage) with height relaxation to 6.9m
• Bylaw B-20/2022: re-district 118 East Lake Boulevard NE from IB-3 to Direct Control Bylaw 49 (DC-49)
• Bylaw B-21/2022: add 523 Kingsview Way SE to Diagram 5 for RV Sales & Service and RV Storage Uses (Fraserway RV Rentals expansion)
• Public input session: no items listed
• Minutes of April 21, 2022 regular meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-20/2022 to rezone 118 East Lake Boulevard NE from IB-3 to DC-49, approved a development permit for a detached triple garage with a height relaxation, and recommended adding 523 Kingsview Way SE to the RV sales/service map. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-20/2022 rezoning 118 East Lake Blvd NE to DC-49 (carried)
• Approved Development Permit PL2200810 for a detached triple garage with height relaxation to 6.9m (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-21/2022 adding 523 Kingsview Way SE to RV sales/service map (carried)

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2022 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report, the 2022 First Quarter Financial Update, and the 2022 Spring Major Capital Projects Update. These items are presented for information only, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of previous minutes and a closed meeting with no items.

• 2022 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• 2022 First Quarter Financial Update with operating and capital variance reports
• 2022 Spring Major Capital Projects Update and status report
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2022 regular meeting

The committee accepted three reports for information: the 2022 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report, the 2022 First Quarter Financial Update, and the 2022 Spring Major Capital Projects Update. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational and carried unanimously.

• Adopted April 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Moved Q1 Cash and Investment Report to regular agenda (carried)
• Accepted 2022 First Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2022 First Quarter Financial Update for information (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Spring Major Capital Projects Update for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council meets May 16, 2022, starting with a closed session, then an afternoon public session and an evening session. Council will consider giving three readings to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (B-19/2022), hold a public hearing and give first and second reading to the Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan (B-10/2022), and decide on several proclamations and requests. Items are for information or decision as noted in the agenda.

• Bylaw B-19/2022: 2022 annual tax rate bylaw, three readings requested
• Bylaw B-10/2022: Sawgrass Park (formerly Aster) Neighbourhood Structure Plan, public hearing then first/second reading
• Proclamation requests: Pride Month (June 2022), Tourism Week (May 29–June 4), Seniors' Week (June 6–12)
• Request to lower ball diamond rental rates for Tons of Bux Slo Pitch weekends (June 4, September 17)
• Draft resolutions for Alberta Municipalities 2022 convention on infrastructure funding and revenue sharing

Council gave final reading to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, approving a 4.3% tax increase, and adopted the Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan with an amendment. Council also proclaimed June 2022 as Pride Month and Tourism Week, and endorsed a plan to measure social well-being.

• Approved 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw with 4.3% tax increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan with amendment to phasing plan
• Proclaimed June 2022 as Pride Month and approved flag raising and City Hall illumination
• Proclaimed May 29-June 4, 2022 as Tourism Week
• Endorsed plan to measure social well-being
• Sponsored Transportation Infrastructure Funding Resolution and seconded three other resolutions
• Proclaimed June 6-12, 2022 as Seniors' Week
• Appointed Oluwadamilola Obasan to Assessment Review Board

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Airdrie Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, known as 'Our Core Strategy'. The Commission is being asked to provide a recommendation to Council on Bylaw No. B-01/2022, which would adopt the plan. The agenda includes a presentation of the plan, related resolutions, and supporting reports.

• Bylaw No. B-01/2022: proposed Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan 'Our Core Strategy'
• Resolution 01-2022 (Parkades)
• Resolution 02-2022 (Insurance and Furniture)
• Resolution 03-2022 (Business Support Fund)
• Resolution 04-2022 (Mixed Use and Housing Refund Policy)

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend that Council hold a public hearing and give two readings to Bylaw No. B-01/2022, the Downtown Airdrie Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) known as 'Our Core Strategy'. The recommendation was carried unanimously. The meeting included discussion of the plan's resolutions, incentives, parking reductions, and potential public art funding, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended Council hold public hearing and give two readings to Bylaw B-01/2022 (Downtown ARP 'Our Core Strategy') (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a request from the Airdrie & District Community Foundation to place a donor wall at Genesis Place, a review of city-led youth initiatives, an overview of Family and Community Support Services, a feasibility report on annual senior transit passes, and providing advice on the proposed Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw No. B-01/2022). The board will also consider minutes, correspondence, and council synopses.

• Request for donor display at Genesis Place by Airdrie & District Community Foundation
• Review of City-led youth initiatives and service-level review plan
• Family and Community Support Services overview and 2023-2025 funding preparation
• Feasibility of annual senior transit passes
• CSAB advice on Downtown Plan Bylaw No. B-01/2022

The Community Services Advisory Board voted to recommend Council adopt Bylaw No. B-01/2022, the proposed Downtown ARP, and endorsed maintaining the current senior's transit pass user methodology. The board also asked Administration to develop criteria for atypical use of City assets, and accepted reports on youth initiatives and family services.

• Recommended Council adopt Downtown ARP Bylaw B-01/2022 (carried)
• Endorsed maintaining current senior's transit pass user methodology (carried)
• Recommended Administration return with criteria for atypical City asset use (8-1, Spearman opposed)
• Accepted Service-Level Review of Youth Initiatives report for information (carried)
• Accepted Family and Community Support Services Overview for information (carried)
• Adopted April 11, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider final readings on three debenture bylaws to fund the Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library and 40th Avenue corridor capital projects, plus the 2022 tax rate bylaw. They will also hold public hearings on land use bylaw amendments for mobile vendors, outdoor patios, and temporary signage, and on the Lanark Stage 1 Neighbourhood Structure Plan amendments. Several proclamations and an Indigenous engagement update are on the agenda.

• Debenture Bylaw B-11/2022 for Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library
• Debenture Bylaw B-12/2022 for 2022 40th Avenue Corridor capital projects
• Debenture Bylaw B-15/2022 for 40th Avenue – Highview Gate to 800m East deep utilities
• Bylaw B-19/2022 – 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw
• Public hearings on Bylaw B-18/2022 (mobile vendors, outdoor patios, temporary signage) and Bylaw B-70/2021 (Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendments)

Council approved Option 1 of the concept design for the new Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library and gave final readings to a $25 million debenture bylaw to partially fund it. Council also passed debentures for 40th Avenue corridor projects and updated land use rules for mobile vendors, outdoor patios, and temporary signage. A motion to table the Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendments for more information was carried.

• Approved Option 1 concept design for Multi-Use Facility and Library (2022-C-171)
• Gave third reading to $25M debenture bylaw B-11/2022 for Multi-Use Facility and Library (2022-C-177)
• Gave third reading to $5,448,950 debenture bylaw B-12/2022 for 40th Avenue Corridor projects (2022-C-179)
• Gave third reading to $7,100,800 debenture bylaw B-15/2022 for 40th Avenue deep utilities (2022-C-181)
• Tabled 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw B-19/2022 until May 16 meeting (2022-C-182)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw B-18/2022 updating mobile vendor, patio, and signage rules (6-1, 2022-C-194)
• Tabled Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendments for more info on 40th Ave, intersection safety (6-1, 2022-C-195)
• Approved front-ending of 24th Street sanitary trunk (2022-C-189)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board will review and adopt minutes from the March 24 meeting, hear a public question period, and receive a presentation from S/Sgt T. Switzer on the RCMP staffing request for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a round table discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• RCMP staffing request for 2023/24 fiscal year (presented by S/Sgt T. Switzer)
• Review and adopt minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting
• Public question period
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board endorsed the RCMP Staffing Request for the 2023/24 fiscal year, which includes adding one youth liaison, one youth mental health member, one sex crimes unit member, and one operational support clerk. The motion was carried. The board also tabled the adoption of the March 24, 2022 minutes until the next meeting to confirm attendance.

• Endorsed RCMP Staffing Request for 23/24 fiscal year (carried)
• Tabled adoption of March 24, 2022 minutes until next meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider recommendations on two bylaws: one updating land use rules for mobile vendors, outdoor patios, and temporary signage, and another adopting the Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan. It will also decide on a development permit for a detached garage seeking a height relaxation to 6.4m. The meeting includes public input, minutes, and council synopsis items.

• Bylaw No. B-18/2022: LUB updates for mobile vendors, outdoor patios, temp signs
• Bylaw No. B-10/2022: Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan adoption
• Development Permit PL2200146: accessory building (detached garage) height relaxation to 6.4m
• Public input session and council synopsis for April 4, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-18/2022 updating land use rules for mobile vendors, outdoor patios, and temporary signage, with a 6-1 vote. It also denied a development permit for a detached garage exceeding height limits, and recommended approval of the Sawgrass Park Neighbourhood Structure Plan (Bylaw B-10/2022) with a 5-2 vote.

• Recommended Bylaw B-18/2022 (mobile vendors, patios, signage) to Council (6-1)
• Denied Development Permit PL2200146 for a 6.4m detached garage (1-6)
• Recommended Bylaw B-10/2022 (Sawgrass Park NSP) to Council (5-2)

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee will review the preliminary 2021 fourth-quarter financial update, including operating and capital variances, budget amendments, reserves, and long-term debt. They are asked to endorse the year-end operating surplus split. The committee will also consider the 2021 Q4 cash and investment report and discuss potential 2023 budget deliberation dates and an engagement plan.

• 2021 Q4 Cash and Investment Report for information
• 2021 Q4 Financial Update (preliminary) with operating and capital variance reports
• Endorsement of year-end operating surplus split
• 2023 budget deliberation dates and engagement plan discussion
• Minutes of April 4, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Council gave three readings to Bylaw B-09/2022, updating the Development Permit exemption standards for freehold townhouses, and Bylaw B-13/2022, introducing a $150 Planning Review fee. Council also gave first and second readings to Bylaws B-16/2022 and B-17/2022, amending the West Hills Community Area Structure Plan and adopting the Key Ranch Neighbourhood Structure Plan. A motion to direct administration to review the Smoking Bylaw for public recreation areas was defeated, as was a motion to explore shisha bars. Council endorsed a two-year pilot program for micromobility and shared micromobility.

• Approved Bylaw B-09/2022 (DP-exempt townhouse process) - 3 readings, 5-1 (Kolson opposed)
• Approved Bylaw B-13/2022 ($150 Planning Review fee) - 3 readings, carried
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaw B-16/2022 (West Hills CASP amendment)
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaw B-17/2022 (Key Ranch NSP)
• Defeated motion to review Smoking Bylaw for public recreation areas (2-4)
• Defeated motion to explore shisha bars (3-3)
• Endorsed two-year micromobility pilot program
• Proclaimed May 2022 as GBS and CIDP Awareness Month

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to hear staff reports on gathering social data through a Social Well-Being Survey and on current recreation facility allocation practices. The board will also consider two notices of motion from a member regarding active modes of transport and homeowner associations, plus an update on seniors' access to City services.

• Staff report on Social Well-Being Survey to track social well-being factors over time
• Presentation on current allocation practices for recreation facilities, with recommendation to develop a framework
• Update on Airdrie Participant Support Program regarding seniors' capacity to access City services
• Notice of Motion on active modes of transport
• Notice of Motion on homeowner associations

The Community Services Advisory Board approved recommendations to Council to study active modes of transport and homeowner/community associations, and endorsed principles for a future Space Allocation Framework for recreation facilities. The board also accepted informational reports on a social well-being survey and the Airdrie Participant Support Program. The homeowner association motion passed 5-4.

• Adopted minutes of March 14, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Social Well-Being Survey report for information (carried)
• Recommended Council endorse principles for Space Allocation Framework (carried)
• Accepted update on Airdrie Participant Support Program for information (carried)
• Recommended Council direct Administration to provide info on active transport (carried)
• Recommended Council direct Administration to provide info on homeowner associations (5-4)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two neighbourhood structure plan items and provide recommendations to City Council. They will review Bylaw B-16/2022 to amend the West Hills Community Area Structure Plan and Bylaw B-17/2022 to adopt the Key Ranch Neighbourhood Structure Plan. They will also review Bylaw B-70/2021 to amend the Lanark Stage 1 NSP based on an updated Transportation Impact Assessment. The meeting includes public input, minutes, and round table discussion.

• Bylaw B-16/2022: West Hills CASP amendment
• Bylaw B-17/2022: Key Ranch NSP adoption
• Bylaw B-70/2021: Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendments
• Public input session
• Council synopsis from March 21, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council give first and second reading to Bylaw No. 8-16/2022 (amending the West Hills Community Area Structure Plan) and Bylaw No. 8-17/2022 (adopting the Key Ranch Neighbourhood Structure Plan), with a vote of 7 in favour and 1 opposed. The Commission also considered Bylaw No. 8-70/2021 to amend the Lanark Stage 1 NSP, but a motion to recommend adoption as presented was defeated in a tie vote (4-4), and a subsequent motion to recommend adoption without removing the roundabout was also defeated. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended first and second reading of Bylaw No. 8-16/2022 (West Hills CASP amendment) (7-1)
• Recommended first and second reading of Bylaw No. 8-17/2022 (Key Ranch NSP adoption) (7-1)
• Motion to recommend adoption of Bylaw No. 8-70/2021 (Lanark Stage 1 NSP amendments) defeated (4-4)
• Motion to recommend adoption of Bylaw No. 8-70/2021 without roundabout removal defeated (4-4)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider first reading of three debenture bylaws to fund capital projects, including the Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library and 40th Avenue corridor work. They will also hear presentations on economic development and peer mediation, and discuss items such as campaign disclosure compliance, a local improvement petition, and a proposed fee alignment for community services.

• First reading of Debenture Bylaw No. B-11/2022 for Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library
• First reading of Debenture Bylaw No. B-12/2022 for 2022 40th Avenue Corridor capital projects
• First reading of Debenture Bylaw No. B-15/2022 for 40th Avenue deep utilities (Highview Gate to 800m East)
• Proposal to align all Community Services user fees to market average effective September 1, 2022
• Proclamations for Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness month and Lights On After School

Council approved a series of fee increases for Genesis Place passes, programming, facility rentals, and transit fares, all effective September 1, 2022, to align with market averages. The transit fee approval excluded local student and senior monthly passes, which remain unchanged. Council also gave first reading to three debenture bylaws to fund capital projects, and defeated a motion to join a call against a provincial police service.

• Approved Genesis Place pass and admission fee increases effective Sept 1, 2022 (5-1)
• Approved Genesis Place programming fee increases effective Sept 1, 2022
• Approved facility rental fee increases for Bert Church Theatre, Town and Country Centre, Genesis Place, and arenas effective Sept 1, 2022
• Approved transit fee increases effective Sept 1, 2022, except local student and senior monthly passes
• Approved $25 local monthly student transit pass for June-August 2022
• Gave first reading to Debenture Bylaw B-11/2022 for Airdrie Multi-Use Facility and Library
• Gave first reading to Debenture Bylaw B-12/2022 for 40th Avenue corridor capital projects
• Defeated motion to join National Police Federation call against provincial police service (1-5)

Council Budget Committee

The Airdrie Council Budget Committee is meeting to consider endorsing a recommendation to Council to approve aligning all Community Services user fees and charges to the market average, effective September 1, 2022. The committee will also review draft minutes from its February 22 and March 7, 2022 meetings. No closed-session items are scheduled.

• Community Services 2022 Fees and Charges report
• User Fees Market Comparison 2022
• Recommendation to align fees to market average effective Sept 1, 2022
• Approval of draft minutes from Feb 22 and Mar 7, 2022 meetings

The Council Budget Committee endorsed aligning all Community Services user fees to market average effective September 1, 2022, covering Genesis Place passes, programming, facility rentals, and transit. Transit fees were approved with exceptions: local student and senior monthly passes remain status quo. A special $25 summer student transit pass was also recommended. The pass alignment motion passed 5-1, with Councillor Petrow opposed.

• Endorsed market-aligned Genesis Place pass and admission fees effective Sept 1, 2022 (5-1, Petrow opposed)
• Endorsed market-aligned programming fees effective Sept 1, 2022
• Endorsed market-aligned facility rental fees effective Sept 1, 2022
• Endorsed market-aligned transit fees with local student and senior passes unchanged
• Recommended $25 local monthly student transit pass for June-August 2022

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board will review and adopt the January 27, 2022 meeting minutes, hear from the public, and receive a presentation from Inspector L. Weare to identify policing priorities for the 2022/2023 RCMP Annual Performance Plan. The meeting also includes a round table discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review and adopt minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting
• Public question period
• Presentation by Inspector L. Weare on 2022/2023 RCMP Annual Performance Plan policing priorities
• Round table discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board endorsed the recommended 2022/2023 RCMP Annual Performance Plan priorities, retaining the same three initiatives as the previous year: Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, and Road Safety. The board also adopted the minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and round-table updates.

• Endorsed 2022/2023 Policing Priorities: Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, Road Safety (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including a new Dangerous Goods Routing Bylaw (B-08/2022), a revised Procedure Bylaw (B-14/2022), and a land use amendment to allow child care at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE. They will also receive updates on the Multi-Use Facility and Library project, discuss back-up beeper practices, and consider proclamations and letters of support.

• Bylaw B-08/2022: Dangerous Goods Routing Bylaw (three readings)
• Bylaw B-14/2022: New Procedure Bylaw (three readings)
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-07/2022 to add Child Care, Limited to DC-16-C district at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE
• Proclamation request for Green Shirt Day on April 7, 2022
• Letter of support for Airdrie Boys and Girls Club grant application

Council accepted the February status report for the Multi-Use Facility and Public Library project and directed staff to proceed with a public art component, allocating 1% of construction costs ($520,000). Council also gave final reading to a new Dangerous Goods Routing Bylaw and a new Procedure Bylaw, and approved a site-specific land use amendment to allow child care at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE. Several proclamations and a letter of support were approved, and committee appointments were made from the closed meeting.

• Approved $520,000 public art allocation for Multi-Use Facility and Library (carried)
• Gave third reading to Dangerous Goods Routing Bylaw B-08/2022 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Procedure Bylaw B-14/2022 (carried)
• Approved land use amendment for child care at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE (carried)
• Proclaimed April 7, 2022 as Green Shirt Day (carried)
• Proclaimed March 31, 2022 as Trans Day of Visibility (carried)
• Provided letter of support for Airdrie Boys and Girls Club grant application (carried)
• Appointed nine citizen members to Arts and Culture Council Assessment Committee (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a one-bedroom secondary suite at 884 Windhaven Close SW, which was tabled in March for more information. They will also provide a recommendation to Council on two bylaws updating the DP-exempt townhouse process and adding a planning review fee, and consider approving a Master Site Plan for the South Point Commercial area.

• Development Permit PL2200192 for a secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width and area at 884 Windhaven Close SW
• Bylaw B-09/2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016 updating townhouse exemption requirements
• Bylaw B-13/2022 to amend Planning Fee and Charges Bylaw B-37/2022 adding a new Planning Review fee
• South Point Commercial Master Site Plan approval request

Council Meeting

This is a procedural council meeting agenda with only a call to order and a virtual town hall session. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely administrative or introductory.

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a presentation on a hybrid option for the Airdrie Multi Use Facility and Library, combining preferred elements from earlier focus themes. Council is being presented with this option to guide uses, programs, and services for the 25,000 square feet of multi-use space. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the presentation is for information only.

• Presentation on Airdrie Multi Use Facility and Library – Multi Use Facility Hybrid Option
• Hybrid concept combines preferred elements from February 22, 2022 council meeting focus themes
• Option covers 25,000 square feet of multi-use space in the new facility
• Attachments include projected operational costs and potential revenue opportunities

Council endorsed the hybrid option for the multi-use space within the Multi-Use Facility and Public Library, as presented by Gibbs Gage Architects and Colliers Project Leaders. The motion was moved by Councillor Spearman and carried. The presentation included high-level operating cost projections and potential revenues, and discussion covered tenant negotiations for the lifelong learning space and flexibility of the shared community resources space.

• Endorsed hybrid option for multi-use space in Multi-Use Facility and Public Library (2022-C-097)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations. Key items include recommending a move to market-average user fees for community services effective September 1, 2022, and discussing Genesis Place facility use by residency. The board will also hear about the new Community Event Grant and the process to plan the NE Regional Park.

• Recommendation to move community services user fees to market average effective September 1, 2022
• Discussion of Genesis Place pass and program use by residency, with potential mitigation for high-demand programs
• Introduction of the Community Event Grant, formerly Community Investment Funds (CIF)
• Outline of proposed process to plan the Northeast (NE) Regional Park
• Financial background information on user fees and charges

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee is reviewing a scope change to the Local Transit Fleet Lifecycle program. This change is being presented due to an unforeseen issue with the supplier.

• Local Transit Lifecycle Vehicles – Scope Change

The Council Budget Committee approved a scope change to the 2021 capital project for Local Transit Lifecycle Vehicles, allowing the procurement of nine buses. The motion was moved by Deputy Mayor A. Jones and carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved scope change for Local Transit Lifecycle Vehicles to procure 9 buses (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 Sierra Springs, presentations on recreation needs and citizen satisfaction, and a review of transit service targets. The meeting includes both afternoon and evening sessions, with a closed session at the start.

• Public hearing on Bylaw B-76/2021 to redistrict 1.682 ha (4.16 ac) at Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 051 2433 from Mixed-Business/Employment (IB-1) to Regional Commercial (C3) in Sierra Springs
• Presentation of Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment Study
• Presentation of 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results
• Discussion of Extended Scene Times for Medical Services, including a donation to enhance First Medical Response
• Review of Transit Service Productivity Targets with recommended changes

Council gave three readings to Bylaw B-76/2021, redistricting 1.682 ha in Sierra Springs from Mixed-Business/Employment to Regional Commercial. Council also approved a revised transit service model with dynamic transit, and approved fire training purchases funded by a donation.

• Approved Bylaw B-76/2021 Sierra Springs land use amendment (3 readings)
• Approved revised transit service model with dynamic transit by July 15, 2022
• Approved $12,000 for dynamic transit technology from 2022 operating budget
• Approved purchase of fire department training programs, props, and equipment
• Appointed Councillors Spearman, Belyk, and Petrow to Arts Council Assessment Committee
• Directed administration to prepare options for anti-bullying stakeholder group (4-2)
• Directed administration to prepare board and committee member engagement plan
• Directed Mayor to send letter expressing interest in bidding on 2026 Alberta Games

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on two development permits for one-bedroom secondary suites, both requesting variances to minimum lot width (and one also to minimum lot area). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a council synopsis, and round table discussion.

• Development Permit PL2200060: Secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width
• Development Permit PL2200192: Secondary suite with variances to minimum lot width and minimum lot area
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2022 regular meeting
• Council synopsis from February 22, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit PL2200060 for a one-bedroom secondary suite with a variance to minimum lot width, adding clarity that the site requires a total of 3 parking stalls. A second application, PL2200192, for a secondary suite with variances to lot width and area, was tabled to gather more information on stairwell setbacks, vent location, amenity space access, electrical panel access, and door locks. The meeting also included updates on the Downtown Revitalization Plan, library, and other items.

• Approved Development Permit PL2200060 for a one-bedroom secondary suite with variance to minimum lot width, adding 'for a total of 3 parking stalls' to condition 7 (carried)
• Tabled Development Permit PL2200192 for a secondary suite with variances to lot width and area, pending more information on stairwell, vent, amenity space, electrical panel, and door locks (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including selecting a space-usage scenario for the multi-use facility and library project, considering a letter of support for a film production, and reviewing draft downtown redevelopment incentive resolutions and bylaws. Council will also hear presentations on Francophone community services and transit service planning, and consider a proclamation for World Lymphedema Awareness Day.

• Draft downtown redevelopment incentive resolutions and bylaws (Resolutions 01-2022 through 07-2022, Bylaws B-03 2022 and B-06 2022) to be directed for public engagement until March 31, 2022
• Multi-Use Facility scenarios presented for Council to select one for final concept design
• Letter of support with in-kind film incentive for 'Stage 5' motion picture
• Transit service planning requests to expand Route 900 to McKnight-Westwinds LRT station and University of Calgary
• Proclamation request for March 6, 2022 as World Lymphedema Awareness Day

Council tabled the selection of a multi-use facility scenario, directing staff to return with a hybrid of scenarios 1 and 3, reconsider performance/atrium/event space, and provide tenant lease and cost details. Council endorsed maintaining current transit service levels, with a six-month follow-up on ridership. It also approved a letter of support and up to $15,000 in incentives for the film production 'Stage 5' if its office is in Airdrie, and proclaimed March 6, 2022 as World Lymphedema Awareness Day.

• Tabled selection of multi-use facility scenario; staff to bring hybrid option and more details.
• Endorsed maintaining status quo transit service; staff to report on post-secondary ridership in six months.
• Approved letter of support and up to $15,000 gift-in-kind for film 'Stage 5' if production office in Airdrie.
• Proclaimed March 6, 2022 as World Lymphedema Awareness Day in Airdrie.
• Accepted cultural insights presentation from Conseil Scolaire FrancoSud for information.
• Accepted Multi-Use Facility and Library January status report for information.
• Accepted report on Dr. José Rizal Monument enhancements for information.
• Approved Council User Fees and Charges Policy No. P-COM-65-C.

Council Budget Committee

The Council Budget Committee will review an update on the City of Airdrie's Fiscal Sustainability Framework and User Fees and Charges Framework, and is being asked to approve the User Fees and Charges Policy. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of User Fees and Charges Policy (draft attached)
• Update on Fiscal Sustainability Framework and Strategy
• Approval of minutes from Nov 15, 25, 26, 27, 2021 meetings

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on two development permits: a secondary suite at 192 Bayview Street SW and a 66-unit condominium at The Bay Point by Apaar Homes. They will also provide a recommendation to Council on Bylaw B-07/2022 to allow child care in the DC-16-C district at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE.

• Development permit PL2200036: one-bedroom secondary suite with variance at 192 Bayview Street SW
• Development permit PL2101251: 66-unit multi-residential condominium with variances by Apaar Homes
• Bylaw B-07/2022: Land Use Bylaw amendment to add Child Care, Limited as permitted use in DC-16-C at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a 66-unit residential condominium at Bay Point Apartments, with a revised visitor parking count and staff-recommended conditions. A separate application for a secondary suite was initially defeated in a tie vote, but later approved with additional conditions requiring a second bedroom and a separating wall. The commission also recommended Council adopt a bylaw to allow Child Care, Limited use at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE.

• Approved Development Permit PL2101251 for 66-unit condo at Bay Point Apartments (carried)
• Defeated Development Permit PL2200036 for secondary suite, 4-4 tie
• Approved Development Permit PL2200036 with added conditions for second bedroom and wall (7-1)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-07/2022 adding Child Care, Limited use at 93 Spring Dale Circle SE (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment, which outlines possible amenities for a new recreation centre and regional park. Staff will also present reports on signature cultural events, Indigenous truth and reconciliation efforts, programming themes for the new multi-use community facility, and recommended changes to local and downtown commuter transit services. The board will consider two notices of motion from board member Jayme Nelson regarding active modes of transport and homeowner associations.

• Presentation of Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment report
• Staff report on Signature Events to increase Year-Round Cultural Opportunities
• Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation strategy update
• Service Productivity Targets Review with recommended transit service changes
• Notices of Motion on active transport and homeowner associations

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a placeholder or empty agenda for the Airdrie Council meeting on February 11, 2022.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to discuss waste collection services for single-family homes, with Waste and Recycling Services explaining why the city continues manual collection. The board will also adopt minutes from January 13, 2022, and review residential statistical comparisons for December 2021.

• Discussion of Airdrie Waste Collection Information for single-family residential homes
• Adoption of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Residential Comparisons for December 2021

The Environmental Advisory Board accepted reports on December 2021 statistical comparisons and an update on waste collection services, both for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, with discussions on waste diversion, windy-day garbage issues, and a potential tree grant.

• Adopted minutes of January 13, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Statistical Comparisons report for information (carried)
• Accepted waste collection services update for information (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land use amendments for Chinook Gate, Railway Avenue, and Baysprings. They are also considering updates to water and sewer connection fees and a new indoor recreation rental policy.

• Bylaws B-04/2022 and B-05/2022 regarding Water and Sewer Utility connection fees
• Chinook Gate land use amendment (Bylaw B-63/2021)
• Railway Avenue land use amendment (Bylaw B-64/2021)
• Baysprings land use amendment (Bylaw B-73/2021)
• Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy

Council passed three land-use bylaws: B-63/2021 rezoned 1.5 ha in Chinook Gate to zero lot line residential; B-64/2021 rezoned 0.86 ha on Railway Avenue to Downtown Core Mixed Use and Environmental Protection (6-1); B-73/2021 rezoned a Baysprings lot to townhouse district. Also approved utility connection fee amendments, endorsed historic designation for the 1959 water tower, and authorized voluntary contributions for high school land assembly.

• Approved Bylaw B-63/2021 (Chinook Gate R1-L to R1-L0) - carried
• Approved Bylaw B-64/2021 (Railway Avenue M1 to M3/EP) - carried 6-1
• Approved Bylaw B-73/2021 (Baysprings R3 to R2-A) - carried
• Approved utility connection fee amendments (B-04/2022, B-05/2022) - carried
• Endorsed historic designation of 1959 Airdrie Water Tower - carried
• Approved $35,000 for Arts Council Assessment Committee - carried
• Authorized voluntary contributions for high school land assembly - carried
• Approved Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy - carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on Development Permit PL2101251 for The Bay Point by Apaar Homes, a 66-unit residential condominium in Airdrie. The application is a permitted use with requested variances, so it requires MPC approval. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a council synopsis.

• Development Permit PL2101251 for 66-unit condominium at The Bay Point by Apaar Homes
• Requested variances for the multi-residential development
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting
• Council synopsis from January 17, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission initially defeated the development permit for The Bay Point by Apaar Homes, then voted to rescind that decision and table the application. The commission requested changes addressing pedestrian connectivity, visitor parking, front entrances, and a possible second road access. The motion to table carried 6-1, with M. Steffler opposed.

• Defeated Development Permit PL2101251 (3-4)
• Rescinded motion 2022-P-006 (6-1)
• Tabled Development Permit PL2101251 with requested changes (6-1)

Municipal Policing Advisory Board

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board will review and adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear 2021 year-in-review reports from Municipal Enforcement and the RCMP, discuss a proposed anti-bullying bylaw, and consider a letter to the Premier regarding a provincial police force. The meeting includes a public question period and round table discussion.

• Review and adopt minutes from September 23, 2021 and November 25, 2021 meetings
• ME 2021 Year in Review presentation
• RCMP 2021 Year End Review presentation
• Airdrie Anti-Bullying Bylaw proposal
• Provincial Police Force response letter to Premier Kenney

The Municipal Policing Advisory Board accepted for information the 2021 Year in Review reports from Airdrie Municipal Enforcement and the RCMP, along with an anti-bullying bylaw proposal. No substantive decisions were made beyond accepting these reports; the anti-bullying bylaw is expected to be brought back to the board and then presented to Council in April.

• Adopted minutes of September 23, 2021 (2022-P-001)
• Adopted minutes of November 25, 2021 (2022-P-002)
• Accepted ME 2021 Year in Review report for information (2022-P-003)
• Accepted Airdrie Anti-Bullying Bylaw Proposal for information (2022-P-004)
• Accepted RCMP 2021 Year in Review report for information (2022-P-005)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider Bylaw No. B-76/2021, which would redistribute 1.682 hectares (4.16 acres) of land in Sierra Springs from Mixed-Business/Employment District to Regional Commercial District. The commission will provide a recommendation to Council on this land use amendment. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and public input.

• Bylaw No. B-76/2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016
• Redistricting Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 051 2433 from Mixed-Business/Employment (1B-1) to Regional Commercial (C-3)
• 1.682 ha (4.16 ac) in Sierra Springs Outline Plan
• Public input session scheduled
• Minutes from January 6, 2022 meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend that Council give three readings to Bylaw B-76/2021, which would rezone 1.682 hectares (4.16 acres) at Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 0512433 in Sierra Springs from Mixed Business/Employment (IB-1) to Regional Commercial (C-3). The motion carried. The commission also adopted the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting. No public input was received.

• Adopted minutes of January 6, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw B-76/2021, rezoning 1.682 ha in Sierra Springs from IB-1 to C-3 (carried)

Council Meeting

Airdrie City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings and potential readings for bylaws that would change land use in the Bayview and Bayside areas and allow online advertising of development permit decisions. The council will also discuss an amendment to the temporary COVID-19 face coverings bylaw, receive updates on the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and the Multi-Use Facility and Library project, and consider a letter of support for a seniors program.

• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaw B-75/2021 to redistrict 9.12 ha in Bayview Phase 4 and 6.80 ha in Bayside Phase 14
• Public hearing and three readings for Bylaws B-77/2021 and B-78/2021 to allow online advertising of development permit decisions
• Three readings for Bylaw B-02/2022 amending the temporary COVID-19 face coverings bylaw
• Ratify letter of support for Muslim Council of Airdrie's New Horizon for Seniors Program application
• Proclaim January 17-23, 2022 as National Non-Smoking Week in Airdrie

Council gave three readings to Bylaw B-75/2021, redistricting 15.92 ha in Bayview/Bayside Stage 3, and to Bylaws B-77 and B-78/2021, allowing online advertising of development permit decisions. The mask bylaw (B-02/2022) was tabled earlier and later passed all three readings. Council also ratified a letter of support for a seniors program and proclaimed National Non-Smoking Week.

• Approved Bylaw B-75/2021 Bayview/Bayside Stage 3 rezoning (three readings)
• Approved Bylaw B-77/2021 to allow online advertising of development permits (three readings)
• Approved Bylaw B-78/2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw for online permit advertising (three readings)
• Approved Bylaw B-02/2022 extending the temporary mask bylaw (three readings)
• Ratified letter of support for Muslim Council of Airdrie's New Horizon for Seniors application
• Proclaimed Jan 17-23, 2022 as National Non-Smoking Week in Airdrie
• Directed Mayor to proceed with direction from closed session (2022-C-032)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on Day 1 of setting the council's strategic direction. The agenda includes a closed meeting and a working session, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed meeting
• Strategic direction session (Day 1)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Airdrie Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to receive informational updates on waste reduction initiatives, the 2022 public engagement initiative for Waste and Recycling Services, and the city's response to Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility survey. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or public hearings listed.

• Waste Reduction Initiatives update (S.Grimm)
• Public Engagement Initiative update for Waste and Recycling Services 2022 (L.Moreira)
• Extended Producer Responsibility update on Municipal Engagement Survey response
• Adoption of December 9, 2021 minutes

The Environmental Advisory Board met January 13, 2022, and accepted three staff reports for information only: Waste Reduction Initiatives, Public Engagement Initiative Update, and Extended Producer Responsibility Update. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to accept reports as information and were carried unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of December 9, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted Waste Reduction Initiatives report for information (carried)
• Accepted Public Engagement Initiative Update report for information (carried)
• Accepted Extended Producer Responsibility Update report for information (carried)

CSAB Committee Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Board is meeting to review and provide recommendations on several items, including a proposed Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy, a pathway to establish an Arts Council, and transit service planning requests. The board will also receive an overview of the 4Sport Kids physical literacy program and discuss the Airdrie Water Tower as a historical resource. Most items are for discussion or recommendation; no final decisions are listed.

• Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy – recommendation to Council for consistent allocation of municipally operated indoor recreation space
• Transit Service Planning Requests – report on expanding Route 900 to McKnight-Westwinds LRT and University of Calgary
• 4Sport Kids – Physical Literacy Program & Partnership – 2022 pilot program overview
• Airdrie Historical Resource – 1959 Airdrie Water Tower – discussion
• Pathway to Establish an Arts Council – discussion and terms of reference

The Community Services Advisory Board voted to recommend that Council designate the 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as a Municipal Historic Resource (7-2) and seek further creative ideas such as digital lighting (8-1). The board also recommended adoption of the Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy and accepted the 4Sport Kids report for information. Other recommendations included establishing an ad-hoc Arts and Culture Assessment Committee and maintaining the status quo for transit service levels.

• Recommended Council designate 1959 Airdrie Water Tower as Municipal Historic Resource (7-2)
• Recommended Council seek creative ideas for water tower, e.g., digital lighting (8-1)
• Recommended Council adopt Indoor Recreation Facilities Rental Allocation Policy (carried)
• Accepted 4Sport Kids Physical Literacy Program report for information (carried)
• Recommended Council establish ad-hoc Arts and Culture Assessment Committee (carried)
• Recommended Council maintain status quo transit service level (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review proposed amendments to the Public Notification Bylaw and Land Use Bylaw that would allow online advertising of Development Permit decisions. The commission is also set to approve minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting and receive a council synopsis from December 13, 2021.

• Proposed amendments to Public Notification Bylaw No. B-02/2019 and Land Use Bylaw No. B-01/2016 to allow online advertising of Development Permit decisions
• Review of Bylaw B77-2021 and Bylaw B78-2021
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Council synopsis from December 13, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that Council adopt Bylaws B-77/2021 and B-78/2021, which would allow online advertising of development permit decisions instead of newspaper ads. The recommendation was carried with Aaron Holmes opposed. The commission also adopted the minutes of the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted minutes of December 16, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Bylaws B-77/2021 and B-78/2021 to allow online advertising of development decisions (6-1, opposed: A. Holmes)