Airdrie public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Planning Commission
The commission met on September 7, 2023. The only substantive action recorded was the adoption of the minutes from the August 3, 2023, regular meeting.
- Adopted minutes of the August 3, 2023 regular meeting (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved Bylaw No. B-32/2023 to regulate the distribution of flyers containing graphic images, including fines of $1,000 per household. The meeting also included the approval of several community proclamations and letters of support for local funding applications.
- Approved Bylaw No. B-32/2023 regulating graphic image flyers (Third Reading carried)
- Rescinded resolutions regarding Airdrie Sport Council administration and membership
- Directed Administration to lead a workshop to choose a name for AMUFL facility
- Directed Administration to undertake conceptual planning for North Highland Park by Q4 2023
- Proclaimed October 6, 2023, as World Cerebral Palsy Day
- Proclaimed September 30, 2023, as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Approved letter of support for Airdrie and District Quilt Guild $5,200 funding application
- Approved letter of support for Rocky View Foundation $50,000 seniors' playground application
Council Budget Committee
The Council Budget Committee accepted the 2023 second quarter cash, investment, and financial reports. A proposal to align public skating fees to the User Fee Policy was tabled pending further information on flat fees and age categories.
- Adopted July 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Accepted 2023 Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report (Carried)
- Accepted 2023 Second Quarter Financial Update (Carried)
- Tabled public skating alignment to User Fee Policy (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council passed three bylaws to amend the East Points Community Area Structure Plan, adopt the Spring Valley Neighbourhood Structure Plan, and update the Land Use Bylaw. The decisions redistrict approximately 159.18 acres of land for various residential and industrial uses. The approved plans include specific requirements for mineral rights owner consultation.
- Approved Bylaw No. B-22/2023 to amend East Points Community Area Structure Plan
- Approved Bylaw No. B-23/2023 to adopt Spring Valley Neighbourhood Structure Plan
- Approved Bylaw No. B-24/2023 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-01/2016
- Redistricted ± 64.42 ha (159.18 acres) from F and AG Districts to DC 53, P-2, R1, R1-U, R1-E, R1-L, R-2, R2-T and R3 Districts
- Added requirement for developer consultation with mineral rights owners in Spring Valley NSP
- Added requirement for City to refer future subdivision and development permits in Spring Valley NSP to mineral rights owners
- Adopted minutes of the July 4, 2023 regular meeting
- Accepted Council Focus Areas Objectives for information
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission approved the Primrose Master Site Plan for mixed-use lands. The commission also recommended that Council approve the Spring Valley Neighbourhood Structure Plan and associated land use amendments.
- Adopted minutes of July 20, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Approved The Primrose Master Site Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-22/2023 to amend East Points Community Area Structure Plan (6-2)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-23/2023 to adopt Spring Valley Neighbourhood Structure Plan (6-2)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-24/2023 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-01/2016 and redistrict ± 64.42 ha of land (6-2)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council approve administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. A development permit for a new restaurant with a drive-through at 805 East Lake Boulevard NE was defeated unanimously.
- Adopted minutes of July 6, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-31/2023 for Land Use Bylaw administrative amendments (Carried)
- Development Permit PL2202544 for restaurant/drive-through at 805 East Lake Boulevard NE defeated unanimously
CSAB Committee Meeting
The Community Services Advisory Board recommended that Council add Bert Church LIVE Theatre tickets and classes to the Airdrie Fair Access program. The board also accepted a report regarding a provincial FCSS funding increase.
- Recommended Council endorse adding Bert Church LIVE Theatre tickets and classes to Airdrie Fair Access (Carried)
- Accepted Airdrie FCSS Funding Increase report for information (Carried)
- Adopted minutes of June 12, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a new commercial/industrial multi-unit project. The commission also rejected a recommendation for a specific Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding secondary garages, instead requesting alternate direction for Administration to explore other regulatory options.
- Approved Development Permit PL2201934 for new commercial/industrial multi-unit development
- Defeated recommendation to Council to approve Bylaw No. B-27/2023 (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation that Council give alternate direction to Administration regarding garage and driveway standards
- Adopted minutes of the June 15, 2023 regular meeting
Council Budget Committee
The Council Budget Committee recommended a scope change and budget amendment for the Ron Ebbesen Arena Mid-Lifecycle project. The funding is to be sourced from a Recreation Energy Conservation Rebate and savings from another arena project.
- Adopted minutes of the June 19, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Recommended to Council a scope change to Project 1074 Ron Ebbesen Arena Mid-Lifecycle to include construction (Carried)
- Recommended a capital budget amendment of $57,000 for Project 1074 (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved a new Traffic Bylaw and directed administration to amend the Community Standards Bylaw regarding the delivery of graphic anti-abortion flyers. Other key actions included endorsing a $135,000 Veterans Memorial project and a synthetic turf field at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park.
- Passed Bylaw No. B-30/2023 (New Traffic Bylaw)
- Directed amendment to Community Standards Bylaw to regulate graphic anti-abortion flyers
- Endorsed $135,000 budget for permanent Veterans Memorial for 2024 deliberations
- Endorsed placement and budget for synthetic turf field at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park
- Approved $57,000 capital budget amendment for Ron Ebbesen Arena Mid-Lifecycle
- Endorsed Naming City Assets Policy P-ADM-18-C
- Accepted 2023 municipal census results showing population of 80,649
- Directed report to Budget Committee on Volunteer Airdrie funding requests
Municipal Policing Advisory Board
The Municipal Policing Advisory Board recommended that Council adopt a new Traffic Bylaw and rescind the 2016 version. The Board also endorsed the RCMP 2024-2026 Resource Request Report for submission to Council.
- Adopted minutes of the March 23, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Traffic Bylaw No. B-30/2023 and rescind Bylaw B-14/2016 (Carried)
- Endorsed the RCMP 2024-2026 Resource Request Report and forwarded it to Council (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council passed three readings of Bylaw No. B-18/2023 to allow a public storage facility as a discretionary use at 2731 Main Street SW. Additionally, Council endorsed a long-term affordable housing plan and authorized exploratory talks for a shared recreation amenity at a new high school.
- Approved Bylaw No. B-18/2023 to allow a public storage facility at 2731 Main Street SW (6-1)
- Directed Administration to explore a shared community recreation amenity with Conseil scolaire Francosud (Carried)
- Gave first reading to Bylaw No. B-29/2023 Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw (Carried)
- Endorsed the 2024–2030 Affordable Housing Principled Action Plan (Carried)
- Directed Administration to investigate an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (Carried)
- Approved raising Gapyeong flags and illuminating City Hall for a Korean War monument event (Carried)
- Endorsed using the General Operating Reserve for an Operating Budget amendment (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Council Budget Committee
The committee met in a closed session to discuss an operating budget adjustment. No public decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the open minutes.
- Entered closed meeting at 12:51 p.m. to discuss Operating Budget Adjustment (Carried)
- Left closed meeting at 1:28 p.m. (Carried)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that Council approve Bylaw No. B-28/2023 regarding mobile vendor standards, following an amendment to remove specific parking stall restrictions. The Commission also approved a development permit for a new RV storage yard.
- Adopted minutes of June 1, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Amended Schedule 'A' of Bylaw 8-28/2023 to remove section 6.13.3(2) regarding parking stall occupancy (5-3)
- Recommended Council give three readings to amended Bylaw No. 8-28/2023 (6-1)
- Approved Development Permit PL2300154 for a new RV Storage yard at 272264 Range Road 293 NE (5-3)
CSAB Committee Meeting
The Community Services Advisory Board recommended that Council endorse the 2024-2030 Affordable Housing Principled Action Plan and apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund. The Board also recommended using the City of Calgary's fee guide for public skating programs starting September 1, 2024.
- Adopted May 8, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
- Recommendation to use market average user fees for public skating denied (2-5)
- Recommended Council Budget Committee use City of Calgary's fee guide for public skating effective September 1, 2024 (Carried)
- Recommended Council endorse 2024-2030 Affordable Housing Principled Action Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct Administration to investigate establishing an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct Administration to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (Carried)
Environmental Advisory Board
The Environmental Advisory Board recommended that Council proceed with the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) and grant first reading to the associated bylaw. The board also adopted the minutes from April 13, 2023.
- Recommended Council proceed with the CEIP outlined plan and give first reading to the Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw (Carried)
- Adopted the minutes of April 13, 2023 (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council endorsed a phased approach for a new SW recreation facility focusing on broad community needs. The board also passed two land use amendments regarding residential district standards and a specific Midtown property redistricting.
- Approved phased SW recreation facility plan including aquatics, fitness, and family zones (~$80-$100 million) (6-1)
- Passed Bylaw No. B-09/2023 to update R2 Low Density Residential District standards
- Passed Bylaw No. B-20/2023 to create Direct Control Bylaw DC-52 for Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 1610657
- Proclaimed June 21, 2023, as National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Proclaimed June 19-25, 2023, as National Pollinator Week
- Proclaimed June as Pride Month
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a commercial child care facility at 509 & 513 1st Ave NE. The Commission also recommended that Council approve a land use bylaw amendment and a neighborhood structure plan consolidation.
- Approved development permit PL2202463 for Commercial Child Care Facility at 509 & 513 1st Ave NE (6-2)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw No. B-26/2023 for Land Use Bylaw administrative amendments (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve Bylaw No. B-17/2023 for Chinook Winds Neighbourhood Structure Plan consolidation (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from May 18, 2023 meeting (Carried)