Airdrie public meetings in 2025
69 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw B-30/2025 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for the Multi-Unit Incentive Pilot Program, followed by three readings of that bylaw. Council will give three readings to Bylaw B-38/2025 to amend water, sewer and waste utility rates effective Jan. 1, 2026. A first reading will be taken on Bylaw B-39/2025 to authorize $98,800,222 in borrowing for 2026 capital projects. The meeting also includes requests for letters of support for community groups.
- Public hearing and three readings of Bylaw B-30/2025 (Multi-Unit Incentive Pilot Program)
- Three readings of Bylaw B-38/2025 to amend 2026 utility rates
- First reading of Bylaw B-39/2025 to fund $98,800,222 in 2026 capital projects
- Letter of support request for Volunteer Airdrie Society’s $50,000 youth program
- Letter of support request for North Rocky View Community Links’ $168,150 federal grant
The council adopted the Multi‑Unit Incentive Pilot Program policy and approved Bylaw B‑30/2025, which temporarily delegates authority to the Development Officer to approve eligible multi‑unit residential projects from 2026 to 2027. The bylaw passed all three readings, with the third reading carried unanimously. The council also approved utility rate changes (Bylaw B‑38/2025) and a $98,800,222 capital‑project funding bylaw (B‑39/2025). Additional items included letters of support for community programs.
- Adopted Multi‑Unit Incentive Pilot Program Policy P‑DEV‑21‑C (Carried)
- First Reading of Bylaw B‑30/2025 (Carried)
- Second Reading of Bylaw B‑30/2025 (Carried)
- Third Reading of Bylaw B‑30/2025 (Carried Unanimously)
- First Reading of Bylaw B‑38/2025 (Carried)
- Third Reading of Bylaw B‑38/2025 (Carried)
- Approved $98,800,222 funding for 2026 capital projects via Bylaw B‑39/2025 (Carried)
- Provided letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Society $50,000 project (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will review reports on intersection safety, snow and ice services, and major capital projects. The committee is also asked to recommend that Council approve a Land Use Bylaw amendment for a multi-unit incentive pilot program.
- Bylaw B-30/2025: Multi-Unit Incentive Pilot Program LUB Amendment
- Intersection Safety Audit Final Report Findings
- Snow and Ice Service Review and Winter Maintenance Resident Survey
- 2025 Fall Major Capital Projects Update
Council Meeting - NEW
The agenda for the Airdrie City Council meeting on 2025-12-09 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no details about proposals, contracts, or hearings. Consequently, no decisions or discussions can be identified from this agenda.
The council approved the special meeting agenda with an amendment to add a closed‑session item. It adopted the 2026 operating budget of $299,164,206 and the 2026 capital budget of $215,894,242. Council also approved a 4.6% municipal tax adjustment and accepted the 2027‑2028 operating plans and 2027‑2035 capital plans for information.
- Approved agenda amendment to add Closed Session item 6.2 (Carried)
- Adopted 2026 Operating Budget of $299,164,206 (Carried)
- Adopted 2026 Capital Budget of $215,894,242 (Carried)
- Approved 4.6% municipal tax adjustment (Carried)
- Accepted 2027‑2028 Operating Plans and 2027‑2035 Capital Plans for information (Carried)
- Entered Closed Session at 9:39 a.m. (Carried)
- Exited Closed Session at 10:33 a.m. (Carried)
- Entered Closed Session at 11:36 a.m. (Carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will give a First Reading to Bylaw B-39/2025, which would authorize borrowing $98,800,222 for capital projects in 2026. Council will also review three readings of Bylaw B-38/2025 to amend water, sewer and waste management utility rates effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additional items include approval of a Non‑Market Housing Land Disposition Policy and ratification of letters of support for $183,000 and $185,000 Healthy Aging grants. An Energy and GHG Reduction Strategy report for 2024 will be presented for information.
- First Reading of Bylaw B-39/2025 to fund $98,800,222 in 2026 capital projects
- Three readings of Bylaw B-38/2025 to amend water, sewer and waste utility rates starting Jan. 1, 2026
- Approval of the Non‑Market Housing Land Disposition Policy
- Ratify letter of support for $183,000 Healthy Aging grant to North Rocky View Community Links
- Ratify letter of support for $185,000 Healthy Aging grant to Volunteer Airdrie Drive Happiness Program
The council adopted the meeting agenda with four amendments and entered a closed session. It approved the November 18 minutes, accepted the Energy and GHG Reduction Strategy report and a volunteer‑day proclamation, and ratified two letters of support totaling $368,000 for community grant programs. The council also approved the Non‑Market Housing Land Disposition Policy to support affordable housing development and accepted the 2025 Audit Plan.
- Approved agenda with four amendments (2025-C-368) – Carried
- Entered closed session (2025-C-369) – Carried
- Adopted November 18 minutes (2025-C-371) – Carried
- Accepted Energy and GHG Reduction Strategy report and Volunteer Day proclamation (2025-C-372) – Carried
- Approved Non‑Market Housing Land Disposition Policy (2025-C-373) – Carried
- Ratified letter of support for North Rocky View Community Links $183,000 grant (2025-C-374) – Carried
- Ratified letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Drive Happiness Program $185,000 grant (2025-C-375) – Carried
- Accepted 2025 Audit Plan from closed session (2025-C-377) – Carried
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will continue deliberations on the 2026 budget, review the budget documents, and vote to approve the operating and capital budgets for 2026. The meeting also includes public agenda remarks, follow‑up items from the previous budget meeting, and a closed‑session segment for confidential discussions.
- 2026 Budget deliberation – Day 3
- Approval of 2026 operating and capital budgets
- Public agenda opening remarks by administration
- Continuation of agenda and follow‑up items from Nov 26 budget meeting
- Closed session discussion as needed
The council approved the November 28 agenda (2025-C-364). It entered a closed session to discuss confidential budget matters (2025-C-365) and later exited that session (2025-C-366). The council also postponed further budget deliberations to the December 2 meeting (2025-C-367).
- Approved agenda (2025-C-364)
- Entered closed session (2025-C-365)
- Exited closed session (2025-C-366)
- Tabled budget deliberation to Dec 2 2025 (2025-C-367)
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council meeting on November 26, 2025 will continue budget deliberations from the previous day and consider the 2026 operating and capital budgets. Items include public agenda remarks, follow‑up from the November 24 budget meeting, and a closed‑session segment for confidential discussions. The council will make a final approval decision on the 2026 budgets before adjourning.
- Council 2026 budget deliberation meeting – Day 2
- Public agenda opening remarks by Shannon Schindeler and Meghan Bigney
- Continuation of agenda and follow‑up items from Nov 24, 2025 budget meeting
- Council approval of 2026 operating and capital budgets
- Closed session discussion as needed
The council approved the November 26 agenda for the 2026 budget deliberation (motion 2025-C-360). It accepted the directors’ presentations for information (motion 2025-C-361). The council entered a closed session (motion 2025-C-362) and later exited it (motion 2025-C-363). No substantive budget items were voted on.
- Approved agenda (2025-C-360) – Carried
- Accepted directors’ presentations for information (2025-C-361) – Carried
- Entered closed meeting (2025-C-362) – Carried
- Exited closed session (2025-C-363) – Carried
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will meet to review previous minutes and hear a public presentation. The session includes a presentation by resident Alexanda Cain regarding climate policies and development standards.
- Public presentation by Alexanda Cain on Green Development Standards, Corporate GHG Reduction Strategy, and carbon accounting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee adopted its November 25 agenda and approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It also accepted a resident presentation on Airdrie's climate efforts and green development standards for informational purposes. No policy changes or approvals were made beyond these procedural actions.
- Adopted agenda (2025-CISG-051) – Carried
- Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (2025-CISG-052) – Carried
- Accepted climate presentation for information (2025-CISG-053) – Carried
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will hold its first day of the 2026 budget deliberation. Council members will review the 2026 Budget Document and hear budget updates from Airdrie Housing Limited and the Airdrie Public Library. Additional director presentations on community safety, infrastructure, growth, and services will be given. Closed‑session discussions may address personnel costs and capital projects.
- 2026 Budget deliberation – Day 1
- Presentation of Airdrie Housing Limited 2026 budget
- Presentation of Airdrie Public Library 2026 budget
- Director presentations on community safety, infrastructure, growth, and services
- Closed‑session discussion of personnel costs and capital projects
The council approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to include a closed‑session item on a Development Opportunity for Airdrie. It accepted the CIBC Economic Update, the 2026 Airdrie Housing Limited budget update, and the 2026 Airdrie Public Library budget update for information. The council entered and later left a closed session to discuss those items.
- Approved agenda amendment adding closed‑session Development Opportunity item (Carried)
- Accepted CIBC Economic Update presentation for information (Carried)
- Accepted 2026 Airdrie Housing Limited budget update for information (Carried)
- Accepted 2026 Airdrie Public Library budget update for information (Carried)
- Entered closed session to discuss budget updates and development opportunity (Carried)
- Exited closed session (Carried)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal filed by Jim Macleod. The appeal contests the Development Authority's decision to approve permit PL2502230 for a General Home Business (Massage Therapy) at 388 Coopers Terrace.
- Appeal of development permit PL2502230 for a massage therapy home business at 388 Coopers Terrace
Council Meeting - NEW
The City of Airdrie Council will meet to approve amendments to road bans and truck routes, an arts council funding agreement, and a request to raise the Jamaican flag in Nose Creek Park. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a land purchase update.
- Bylaw B-35/2025: Road Bans and Truck Routes Amendment
- Airdrie Arts Council Seed Funding Agreement amendment
- Jamaican flag raising in Nose Creek Park
- Closed session: Land Purchase Update
- Confirmation of November 3 and 4 Council minutes
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw B‑35/2025, amending the Traffic By‑law and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Routing By‑law. The council also amended the Seed Funding Agreement to extend its project end date to Jan. 30, 2027 and ordered a review of appointment models for the Arts and Culture Council board. It approved raising the Jamaican flag in Nose Creek Park on Nov. 29 and the Festival of Lights flag from Dec. 1, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026. Finally, the council directed administration to act on the land‑purchase update discussed in closed session.
- First Reading of Bylaw B‑35/2025 carried (2025‑C‑341)
- Second Reading of Bylaw B‑35/2025 carried (2025‑C‑342)
- Third Reading permission for Bylaw B‑35/2025 granted unanimously (2025‑C‑343)
- Third Reading of Bylaw B‑35/2025 carried (2025‑C‑344)
- Amended Seed Funding Agreement to extend project end date to Jan. 30, 2027 (2025‑C‑347)
- Directed review of committee appointment models for the Arts and Culture Council board (2025‑C‑348)
- Approved raising the Jamaican flag in Nose Creek Park on Nov. 29, 2025 (2025‑C‑349)
- Approved raising the Festival of Lights flag in Nose Creek Park Dec. 1, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026 (2025‑C‑350)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a merit hearing on November 6, 2025, to decide an appeal of a Development Authority decision to approve a 91-unit townhouse development with a minor variance for parking at 500 Bayview ST SW.
- Merit hearing for 91-unit townhouse development permit
- Appeal of August 12, 2025 Development Authority decision
- Minor variance request for parking
- Appeal by Colton Zouppas
- Held at Council Chambers, 400 Main Street SE
Council Meeting - NEW
Council is reviewing the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets ahead of formal deliberations on November 24. The body is also considering a bylaw to delegate municipal document signing authority from the Mayor to the Chief Financial Officer and City Manager.
- Bylaw B-34/2025 to update Signing Authorities
- Presentation of 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Request for $5,000 and gifts in kind for Volunteer Airdrie
- Review of 15 ABMunis resolutions for the 2025 Annual Convention
- Request to raise the transgender flag at Nose Creek Park from November 13 to 19, 2025
The council gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw B‑34/2025, adopting it with a 6‑1 vote after a unanimous permission. It also approved raising the transgender flag at Nose Creek Park during Transgender Awareness Week. Additionally, the council endorsed the 2025 ABMunis resolutions, accepted the Volunteer Airdrie funding request for consideration, and accepted the 2026 budget presentation for deliberation.
- First Reading of Bylaw B-34/2025 approved (6 in favour, 1 opposed)
- Second Reading of Bylaw B-34/2025 approved (6 in favour, 1 opposed)
- Permission for Third Reading of Bylaw B-34/2025 granted unanimously
- Third Reading of Bylaw B-34/2025 approved (6 in favour, 1 opposed)
- Council endorsed 2025 ABMunis resolutions (carried)
- Council approved temporary flag raising for Transgender Awareness Week (carried)
- Council accepted Volunteer Airdrie presentation and directed inclusion of $25,000 request in budget deliberations (carried)
- Council accepted presentation of 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for deliberation (carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will consider three bylaw amendments (B‑31, B‑32, B‑33) related to boards, committees and the policing committee. It will also make appointments of council members and citizen members to various boards and committees. A key agenda item is the determination of the Deputy Mayor rotation for the 2025‑2029 council term. Finally, the council will approve the 2026 Council Calendar.
- Amend Bylaw B‑31/2025 (Boards), B‑32/2025 (Committees) and B‑33/2025 (Policing Committee)
- Council Member and Citizen Member appointments to boards and committees
- Determine Deputy Mayor rotation for the 2025‑2029 term
- Approve 2026 Council Calendar including council and committee meetings
- Approve Participation Support for Assessment Review Board Citizen Members Policy
The council approved the Deputy Mayor rotation schedule for 2025‑2029 and the 2026 council calendar. It appointed chairs for the Community and Corporate Services, Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth, and Community Safety and Social Services standing committees. It also made numerous council and citizen member appointments to external boards and committees, and reappointed members to several boards.
- Approved Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule 2025‑2029 (Carried)
- Approved 2026 Council Calendar (Carried)
- Appointed chairs of standing committees: Community and Corporate Services – Councillor Stewart; Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth – Councillor Chapman; Community Safety and Social Services – Councillor Kolson (Carried)
- Appointed Councillor Kolson as Vice‑Chair of the Policing Committee (Carried)
- Made council member appointments to external committees, including Mayor Spearman to Airdrie Housing Limited Board (Carried)
- Made council member appointments to council committees, including Councillor Chapman as liaison to the Airdrie Board of Youth Affairs (Carried)
- Reappointed Dan Oneil and David Kegan to the Assessment Review Board (Carried)
- Reappointed Art Skow, Jeanne Miller, Kene Ilochonwu, Scott Lamoureux and Haji Ali Darvish to the General Appeal Board and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will meet to consider a Master Site Plan application. The decision concerns a commercial site located at 2000 Vantage Way SW.
- Decision on Master Site Plan PL2402817 for 2000 Vantage Way SW (5.41 hectares/13.36 acres)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will review an appeal of the Development Authority’s decision to approve development permit PL2401755 for a 91‑unit townhouse project at 500 Bayview St SW. The appeal is filed by Colton Zouppas on behalf of Genesis Land Development Corp., with Gravity Architecture listed as the applicant. The board will consider submissions from the appellant, the property owner, and several neighboring residents who support the appeal; no opposition submissions were received. The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or overturn the original permit approval.
- Appeal of Development Authority decision for PL2401755 (91‑unit townhouse) at 500 Bayview St SW
- Submissions from appellant Colton Zouppas and property owner Genesis Land Development Corp.
- Support letters from neighboring residents: Prabhjot Kaur, Phuc Nguyen, Hanh‑Thuc Tran, Iliya Muratov
- No submissions received from applicant Gravity Architecture or any opposition
- Board will consider the minor variance for parking and overall project approval
Council Meeting - NEW
Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw B-28/2025 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for approximately 2.3 hectares in the Southwinds neighbourhood. The bylaw proposes changing zoning to allow for a different mix of housing and an additional 21 homes.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw B-28/2025 (Southwinds Land Use Bylaw Amendment)
- Zoning change: R2-A, R2-T, R1-U, and P-1 to R-BTB and R1-U
- Location: Southwinds neighbourhood (NW-26-26-1-5)
- Impact: Approximately 2.3 hectares (5.6 acres)
- Proposed outcome: Additional 21 homes
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will hear a motion to direct administration to review and change the Subdivision Servicing Agreement Security Policy. The council will also receive a three‑reading amendment to Bylaw B‑20/2025 that changes overstrength sewer effluent rates and limits. Additional items include letters of support for a $620,000 tree‑planting grant and a $75,000 music‑festival grant, and an update on dissolving the JPA1 Trilateral Committee.
- Motion to amend Subdivision Servicing Agreement Security Policy (Mayor Brown)
- Bylaw B‑20/2025 – Sewer Bylaw amendment on overstrength effluent rates and limits
- Letter of support for Green Municipal Fund grant of $620,000 for 2026‑2027 tree planting
- Letter of support for Windwood Music Festival grant of $75,000 for 2026
- Report and recommendation to dissolve the JPA1 Trilateral Committee
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The committee will receive an overview of the 2024‑2025 Parking Study for information. It will also consider Bylaw B‑28/2025, which proposes to redesignate 2.30 ha (5.60 ac) of residential land in the Southwinds neighbourhood to permit a different housing mix and add 21 homes, and will make a recommendation to Council.
- Overview of 2024‑2025 Parking Study (informational)
- Bylaw B‑28/2025 land‑use amendment for Southwinds NSP: redesignate 2.30 ha (5.60 ac) to allow a different housing mix and 21 additional homes (recommendation to Council)
The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 26 meeting. It accepted the 2024/2025 Parking Study report for information. It recommended that Council adopt Bylaw B-28/2025 to redesignate 2.30 ha of residential land in Southwinds for a different housing mix and 21 additional homes. All items were carried.
- Approved agenda (2025-044) – carried
- Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 meeting (2025-CISG-045) – carried
- Accepted 2024/2025 Parking Study report (2025-CISG-046) – carried
- Recommended Council adopt Bylaw B-28/2025 for Southwinds housing mix – carried
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee will hear a parking proposal from two residents, presentations on the Fear is Not Love and Big Hill Haven family‑violence programs, a six‑month update on the Systems Navigator Housing and Well‑Being Supports Program, and a municipal enforcement update. It will also review the Airdrie Family and Community Support Services funding recommendations for 2026‑2028. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and consideration.
- Parking Petition and Proposal (Cigdem Fareed and Rosie Deconodder)
- Presentation on Fear is Not Love and Big Hill Haven family‑violence programs
- Systems Navigator Housing and Well‑Being Supports Program – six‑month update
- Airdrie FCSS 2026‑2028 Funding Recommendations
- Municipal Enforcement update
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee approved the City’s provincial funding recommendations for 2026‑2028, totaling $1,631,527 in 2026 and $1,565,527 in each of the next two years. It also approved an additional $66,000 per year for 2027‑2028 for the FCSS Community Building Funding Model. Several community presentations were accepted for information and forwarded as appropriate.
- Approved 2026‑2028 provincial funding recommendations for multiple programs (total $1.6 M+) – carried
- Approved $66,000 annually for 2027‑2028 for FCSS Community Building Funding Model – carried
- Accepted Parking Petition and Proposal presentation for information and forwarded to Council – carried
- Accepted Fear Is Not Love and Big Hill Haven presentation for information – carried
- Accepted Systems Navigator six‑month findings report for information – carried
- Accepted Municipal Enforcement 2025 update for information – carried
- Approved the meeting agenda – carried
- Adopted minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting – carried
Council Meeting - NEW
Airdrie City Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw B-22/2025 to adopt the East Nose Creek Community Area Structure Plan, which outlines planning and servicing details for seven quarter sections of land. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with proclamations and updates on the Inspire project.
- Public hearing on Bylaw B-22/2025 (East Nose Creek CASP)
- Bylaw B-27/2025 to amend Procedure and Committee bylaws
- Proclamation of National Forest Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Update on the Inspire Project final report
- Notice of Motion on side entrance requirements
The council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw B‑22/2025, adopting the East Nose Creek Community Area Structure Plan. It also approved Bylaw B‑27/2025 to amend the Procedure and Committee Bylaws. Council accepted several proclamations and ratified a temporary flag raising for India’s Independence Day.
- First Reading of Bylaw B‑22/2025 (East Nose Creek CASP) carried
- Second Reading of Bylaw B‑22/2025 carried
- Third Reading of Bylaw B‑22/2025 carried unanimously
- First Reading of Bylaw B‑27/2025 (Procedure & Committee amendments) carried
- Second Reading of Bylaw B‑27/2025 carried
- Third Reading of Bylaw B‑27/2025 carried unanimously
- Council accepted proclamations for National Forest Week, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Airdrie Fair Access report (Carried)
- Council ratified temporary flag raising for India on Aug 15 2025 (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will consider Development Permit PL2501454 for a garden suite at 1520 Big Springs Way SE. The proposal includes a variance request for the minimum rear‑yard setback. Committee members will review the permit application, drawings, support letters, and related bylaws before making a decision.
- Development Permit PL2501454 – Garden Suite at 1520 Big Springs Way SE (variance for rear‑yard setback)
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved development permit PL2501454 for a garden suite at 1520 Big Springs Way SE, with conditions outlined in Attachment #7. No other items were considered.
- Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (carried)
- Approved development permit PL2501454 for garden suite at 1520 Big Springs Way SE (carried)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is hearing an appeal by Abdoul Seck regarding a development permit. The appeal contests a July 8, 2025, decision to conditionally approve a detached garage that requires height and area coverage variances.
- Appeal of development permit PL2401878 for an accessory building at 13 Willow Green SW
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will meet to review a development permit for a townhouse project. The committee is asked to make a decision regarding the construction of 91 dwelling units.
- Development Permit PL2401755 for 91 Townhouse Dwelling units at 500 Bayview St SW
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee met on August 12, 2025, with quorum confirmed. The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved Development Permit PL2401755, allowing 91 townhouse units at 500 Bayview Street SW. No other items were presented or decided.
- Approved minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting (Carried)
- Approved Development Permit PL2401755 for 91 townhouses at 500 Bayview Street SW (Carried)
General Appeal Board
The Airdrie General Appeal Board is scheduled to meet on August 7, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the agenda.
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will meet to provide a recommendation to Council regarding Bylaw B-22/2025. This bylaw concerns the adoption of the East Nose Creek Community Area Structure Plan.
- Bylaw B-22/2025: East Nose Creek Community Area Structure Plan
The committee approved the minutes from its July 8, 2025 meeting. It also recommended that Council provide three readings for Bylaw B-22/2025 to adopt the East Nose Creek Community Area Structure Plan. Both items were carried.
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting (carried)
- Recommended three readings of Bylaw B-22/2025 East Nose Creek Structure Plan (carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will receive additional information and discuss questions about Bylaw B-20/2025, which addresses sewer overstrength effluent and rates. The discussion will involve input from Lorne Stevens, Director of Community Infrastructure, and Monica Labait, Manager of Treasury. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for informational review.
- Council Questions Regarding Bylaw B-20/2025 – Sewer Bylaw Overstrength Effluent and Rates
- Attachments: Special Council Meeting Report (PDF)
- Attachments: List of Questions and Comments Received from Council (PDF)
The council accepted the report on Bylaw B‑20/2025 (Sewer Bylaw Overstrength Effluent and Rates) for information and instructed administration to bring the bylaw back for consideration at a later meeting. The motion passed 6‑1, with Mayor Brown opposing. Earlier, the council entered a closed session at 9:37 a.m. and exited it at 10:27 a.m., both motions carried.
- Motion 2025-C-251: Council entered closed meeting at 9:37 a.m. (carried)
- Motion 2025-C-252: Council left closed session at 10:27 a.m. (carried)
- Motion 2025-C-253: Council accepted Bylaw B‑20/2025 report for information and directed future consideration (6‑1)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider an adjourned appeal of the Development Authority’s stop order for application PL2300906. The appeal concerns alleged illegal development at 196 Edwards Way SW. The board will review submissions from the Development Authority, the appellant Strategic Group, and an adjacent landowner, Canada Life Assurance Company.
- Appeal of Stop Order for application PL2300906 at 196 Edwards Way SW (Strategic Group, property owner Creekside Corporation)
- Development Authority adjournment report and attachments (received July 11, 2025)
- Written submission from appellant Strategic Group (Branden Kid, received July 11, 2025)
- Submission from adjacent landowner Canada Life Assurance Company (Bonnie J. Anderson of Rose LLP, received July 11, 2025)
- Notice of Appeal filed May 20, 2025
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal by Fahmi Welayet. The appellant is challenging the development authority's decision to deny a permit for a single detached dwelling variance regarding the side yard setback for a roof structure.
- Appeal of denied development permit for 1611 Baywater St SW (Lot 12, Block 29, Plan 2211099)
POLICING COMMITTEE Meeting
The Policing Committee will meet to discuss the RCMP resource request for the 2026-2031 period. The meeting also includes an update on RCMP support services and a member taking the Oath of Office.
- RCMP Resource Request 2026-2031 presentation by Inspector Lauren Weare
- RCMP Support Services update regarding a Policing Town Hall and upcoming initiatives
- Policing Committee Oath of Office for a committee member
The committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It accepted the RCMP Resource Request 2025‑2031 report for information. It also accepted the RCMP Support Services Update report for information.
- Approved April 9, 2025 Policing Committee minutes (Carried)
- Accepted RCMP Resource Request 2025‑2031 report for information (Carried)
- Accepted RCMP Support Services Update report for information (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will review development permits and city planning updates. The body is deciding on a townhouse project and a detached garage variance.
- Development Permit PL2401518: 43 townhouse units at 3010 Key Drive SE with a 23.2% amenity area variance
- Development Permit PL2401878: Detached garage at 13 Willow Green SW requesting height and area coverage variances
- Update on public engagement for the Airdrie City Plan and AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan
The committee approved a development permit for a townhouse at 3010 Key Drive SW. It also amended and then approved the development permit for a garage at 13 Willow Green SW, with a 2‑1 vote. Minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved, and the City Plan Engagement report was accepted for information.
- Approved development permit PL2401518 for townhouse at 3010 Key Drive SW (Carried)
- Amended conditions for development permit PL2401878 to require removal or relocation of window (2‑1 vote, opposed: Councillor Spearman)
- Approved development permit PL2401878 for garage at 13 Willow Green SW with amended conditions (2‑1 vote, opposed: Councillor Spearman)
- Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting (Carried)
- Accepted report "Update on City Plan Engagement" for information (Carried)
- Accepted consent agenda item: Update on City Plan Engagement (Carried)
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee will hear two reports. One provides an update on the Customer Experience Initiatives, including service centralization and contact centre telephony. The other gives an overview of the recent Policing Town Hall and outlines upcoming police support initiatives. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Customer Experience Initiatives Update – report on Customer Service Centralization and Contact Centre Telephony
- ME and RCMP Support Services Update – overview of Policing Town Hall and upcoming support initiatives
The committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also accepted the Customer Experience Initiatives Update report for information. Additionally, it accepted the ME and RCMP Support Services Update report for information.
- Adopted May 13, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Accepted Customer Experience Initiatives Update report for information (carried)
- Accepted ME and RCMP Support Services Update report for information (carried)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider an appeal of the Development Authority’s decision to approve application PL2402430 for supportive housing at 201 Bayside Loop SW. Submissions have been received from the appellants (Tyler and Jessica Clarke, Clinton Hemm, Megan Johnston), the applicant Juliecare Homes, eight supporters, and sixteen opponents. A full planning report was submitted on June 27 2025 and the board will review all written materials before making a decision.
- Appeal of Development Authority decision for supportive housing at 201 Bayside Loop SW (application PL2402430)
- Written submissions from appellant Clinton Hemm and Megan Johnston; no submissions from Tyler and Jessica Clarke
- Applicant Juliecare Homes submitted written appeal on June 25 2025
- Eight letters of support were received by the submission deadline
- Sixteen letters of opposition were received by the submission deadline
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw B-16/2025 to consider administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. It will also receive public input on Bylaw B-20/2025, which proposes changes to the Overstrength Sewer Effluent limits and rates. The council will read three times several bylaws, including a $25 monthly Transit Youth fee for July and August (Bylaw B-26/2025) and a motion to develop inclusive playground design standards. Additional items include a presentation of the Indigenous Framework, a review of a transit master‑plan pilot, and a request for $275,000 to support Habitat for Humanity’s Bayview affordable‑housing project.
- Public hearing on Bylaw B-16/2025 – administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw
- Public input session on Bylaw B-20/2025 – changes to Overstrength Sewer Effluent limits and rates
- Bylaw B-26/2025 – introduces a $25 monthly Transit Youth fee for July and August
- Habitat for Humanity Bayview project – $275,000 funding request
- Motion to develop inclusive playground design standards
The council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw B‑26/2025, creating a $25 monthly transit pass for youth for July and August, and carried the motion. It also adopted Community Standards amendments (Bylaw B‑13/2025) and other bylaws, and tabled Habitat for Humanity’s $275,000 funding request to a September meeting.
- Approved $25 Transit Youth monthly pass fee for July‑August (Bylaw B‑26/2025, carried)
- Adopted Community Standards Bylaw amendments (Bylaw B‑13/2025, carried unanimously)
- Adopted General Appeal Board Bylaw amendment (Bylaw B‑25/2025, carried)
- Adopted Land Use Bylaw administrative amendments (Bylaw B‑16/2025, carried unanimously)
- Tabled Habitat for Humanity $275,000 funding request to September meeting
- Accepted Indigenous Framework and Action Plan for information and directed further development
- Endorsed SW Recreation Centre Project Charter and Governance
- Accepted Transit Master Plan scope report with no change (vote 3‑1)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal by Akeem Adeyemi Moshood. The appeal contests the Development Authority's decision to refuse a variance for driveway widening at 459 Bayview Way SW.
- Appeal of Development Permit application PL2500790 for Urban Standard Residential (R1-U) District Driveway Widening
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding a development permit for a supportive housing facility. Dylan and Karen Whittenbury are appealing the Development Authority's conditional approval of the tenancy change of use at 5 Osborne Link SW.
- Appeal of conditional approval for Supportive Housing, Limited (Discretionary) at 5 Osborne Link SW
SC - Community and Corporate Services Meeting
The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 24, 2025. After the call to order and director's brief, the committee will confirm minutes from May 27, 2025. The only agenda report is the Community Facility Needs Assessment Report, which will be provided to the committee for review. No other items, public presentations, or closed‑session matters are listed.
- Community Facility Needs Assessment Report provided to the committee
Council Meeting - NEW
The City of Airdrie Council will consider amending streets and off-site levy bylaws, and adopting new policies for memorials and community facilities. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for a specialized medical trip program.
- Bylaw B-21/2025: Streets Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw B-23/2025: Infrastructure Off-Site Levy Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw B-24/2025: Community Facilities Off-Site Levy Bylaw
- New Memorial Policy P-MED-11-C
- Community Commemoration and Monument Policy
The council approved an $850,000 capital budget amendment for Project #51 and a $25,000 operating budget increase to make a personnel position full‑time. It also approved a $308,040 operating budget adjustment to enhance the city’s tree canopy using a federal grant. In addition, the council endorsed a new memorial policy and passed several bylaws related to streets, infrastructure levies, and community facilities.
- Approved $850,000 capital budget adjustment for Project #51 (Budget Amendment Civic Facility) – Carried
- Approved $25,000 operating budget increase to expand a personnel position to full‑time (Budget Amendment Personnel Position) – Carried
- Approved $308,040 operating budget adjustment for tree canopy enhancement (Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Grant) – Carried
- Endorsed Memorial Policy P-MED-11-C – Carried
- Granted First, Second, and Third Readings (unanimously for permission) of Bylaw B-21/2025 Streets Bylaw Amendment – Carried
- Granted First, Second, and Third Readings (unanimously for permission) of Bylaw B-23/2025 Infrastructure Off‑Site Levy Amendment – Carried
- Granted First, Second, and Third Readings (unanimously for permission) of Bylaw B-24/2025 Community Facilities Off‑Site Levy Bylaw – Carried
- Adopted Community Commemoration and Monument Policy – Carried
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The agenda for the Airdrie Community Safety and Social Services meeting on June 10, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural or pending further information.
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The committee will receive updates to the Utility Master Plan and the Transportation Master Plan, including revised draft reports and a model update. It will also consider Bylaw B‑16/2025, which proposes administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw B‑01/2016, and will make a recommendation to Council on that bylaw.
- Utility Master Plan – revised draft report
- Transportation Master Plan – revised draft report and model update
- Bylaw B‑16/2025 – administrative amendments to Land Use Bylaw B‑01/2016
The committee approved the minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting. It referred the updated Utility Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan to council for review. It recommended that council give three readings to Bylaw B‑16/2025 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. All motions were carried.
- Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Referred Utility and Transportation Master Plan updates to council (carried)
- Recommended three readings of Bylaw B‑16/2025 to amend Land Use Bylaw (carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
Airdrie City Council will hold a review meeting regarding an enforcement order issued on April 25, 2025. The order concerns unauthorized development and resulting damage to city streets at 196 Edwards Way SW.
- Review of Enforcement Order for Lot 6; Block 1; Plan 1511409 (196 Edwards Way SW)
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal by Strategic Group regarding a Development Authority decision. The board is reviewing a stop order issued for application PL2300906 concerning illegal development at 196 Edwards Way SW.
- Appeal of stop order for 196 Edwards Way SW (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 15114409)
- Application PL2300906 regarding illegal development
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will hear a motion to lower the monthly student transit pass to $25 for July and August on an indefinite basis. Members will review three readings of Bylaw B-19/2025 to amend the Waterworks Bylaw B-04/2025. The council will be asked to endorse the preferred site master plan for the SW Recreation Centre and a new Meeting Room and Event Spaces Rental Allocation Policy. An update on the Accessory Suites Regulation will be provided.
- Youth Transit Pass motion to reduce student monthly passes to $25 for July and August indefinitely
- Bylaw B-19/2025 – three‑reading amendment to Waterworks Bylaw B-04/2025
- Endorsement of preferred site master plan for the SW Recreation Centre
- Endorsement of Meeting Room and Event Spaces Rental Allocation Policy
- Six‑month update on the Accessory Suites Regulation
The council adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes and accepted several consent‑agenda reports. It gave first, second and unanimous third readings to Bylaw B‑19/2025 amending the Waterworks Bylaw. Council endorsed the SW Recreation Centre site master‑plan Option One (4‑3) and approved a youth transit‑pass fee reduction to $25 for July‑August. A capital‑budget amendment of $92,574 for a civic facility was also approved.
- Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Accepted consent‑agenda reports (carried)
- First reading of Bylaw B‑19/2025 (carried)
- Second reading of Bylaw B‑19/2025 (carried)
- Third reading of Bylaw B‑19/2025 – unanimous (carried)
- Endorsed SW Recreation Centre site master‑plan Option One (4‑3 vote)
- Approved youth transit‑pass reduction to $25 for July‑August (carried)
- Approved $92,574 capital‑budget amendment for civic facility (carried)
SC - Community and Corporate Services Meeting
The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee is reviewing site master plan options and amenity sizes for the SW Recreation Centre. The body is also considering a new rental allocation policy for event spaces and reviewing the 2025 first quarter financial update.
- SW Recreation Centre site master plan layout and amenity functional sizes
- Meeting Room and Event Space Rental Allocation Policy
- Community Commemoration and Monuments Policy background information
- 2025 First Quarter Financial Update
The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee excused member G. Singh and adopted the April 22 minutes. It accepted the 2025 First Quarter Financial Update for information. The committee recommended that Council endorse the SW Recreation Centre site master plan option one and the Meeting Room and Event Space Rental Allocation Policy. It also accepted the Community Commemoration and Monument Policy for information.
- Excused member G. Singh (carried)
- Adopted April 22, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Accepted 2025 First Quarter Financial Update (carried)
- Recommended Council endorse SW Recreation Centre site master plan option one (carried)
- Recommended Council endorse Meeting Room and Event Space Rental Allocation Policy (carried)
- Accepted Community Commemoration and Monument Policy (carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will review a spring capital projects update, consider a development permit for a detached garage, and discuss amending land use and streets bylaws. The committee is also presented with a proposed Memorial Policy.
- 2025 Spring Major Capital Projects Update
- Development Permit PL2500942 for 29 Aster Place SE
- Bylaw B-18/2025 to amend land use district for 819 East Lake BV NE
- Bylaw B-21/2025 to amend the Streets Bylaw
- Proposed Memorial Policy to replace MED-05-C
The committee approved the minutes from May 13, 2025, and accepted the spring capital projects update for information. It approved development permit PL2500942 for the garage at 29 Aster Place SE. The committee recommended that council give three readings each to Bylaw B-18/2025 (M2 District amendment) and Bylaw B-21/2025 (Streets Bylaw amendment). It also accepted a memorial policy for information and recommended council endorsement, passing by a 2‑1 vote.
- Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Accepted 2025 Spring Major Capital Projects Update report (carried)
- Approved development permit PL2500942 for garage at 29 Aster Place SE (carried)
- Recommended three council readings of Bylaw B-18/2025, M2 District amendment (carried)
- Recommended three council readings of Bylaw B-21/2025, Streets Bylaw amendment (carried)
- Accepted Memorial Policy for information and recommended council endorsement (2 in favour, 1 opposed)
Council Meeting - NEW
Airdrie City Council will discuss the dissolution of Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. and consider amendments to the Emergency Management Bylaw and Downtown Incentives Policy. The meeting also includes a review of the Industrial Monitoring Program and a proposed pilot transit route to Calgary post-secondary campuses.
- Public input session regarding the dissolution of Airdrie Mainstreet Square Real Estate Inc. (AMSQ)
- Three readings of Bylaw B-10-2025 to amend Emergency Management Bylaw B-02/2023
- Proposed amendments to Downtown Incentives Policy P-DEV-16-C
- Review of Industrial Monitoring Program and overstrength wastewater effluent surcharges in Sewer Bylaw B-11/2015
- Motion to explore a pilot regional transit route connecting Airdrie to Calgary post-secondary campuses
The council approved a $7,000,000 amendment to the 2025 Capital Budget to add project 773. It gave first, second and third readings to the Emergency Management Bylaw Amendment (B‑10/2025). The Downtown Incentives Policy was amended and adopted, and the Pride flag was authorized for June in Nose Creek Park. Additional actions included a letter of support for the Ringette Association, a public‑input schedule for the Industrial Monitoring Program, and a directive to study a pilot transit route to Calgary campuses.
- Approves $7,000,000 capital budget amendment adding project 773 (Carried)
- Gives First, Second, and Third Reading to Emergency Management Bylaw Amendment B‑10/2025 (Carried)
- Amends and adopts Downtown Incentives Policy, renaming grant and adjusting wording (Carried)
- Approves raising Pride flag on temporary pole in Nose Creek Park June 1‑30, 2025 (Carried)
- Ratifies letter of support for Airdrie Ringette Association’s 2026 provincial championships bid (Carried)
- Tables Industrial Monitoring Program update to schedule public input for July 2, 2025 (Carried)
- Rescinds and reinstates wastewater surcharge sections 28.0 and 29.0 of Sewer Bylaw B‑11/2015 (Carried)
- Directs administration to explore pilot transit route connecting Airdrie to Calgary post‑secondary campuses (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee is meeting to review proposed amendments to the Waterworks Bylaw. The committee will also receive an informational update regarding the Community Revitalization Levy.
- Bylaw B-04/2025 - Waterworks Bylaw Revision
- Community Revitalization Levy - 2025 Update
The committee approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted a recommendation that Council approve an amendment to Waterworks Bylaw B‑04/2025 by amending B‑19/2025. The committee also accepted the 2025 Community Revitalization Levy update report for information.
- Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve amendment to Waterworks Bylaw B-04/2025 (Carried)
- Accepted 2025 Community Revitalization Levy update report (Carried)
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee will review a project update on the design and status of the Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre. The committee will also be presented with structural leadership re-alignments for the Community Safety and Social Services Directorate.
- Project update on Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre
- Staffing updates regarding structural leadership re-alignments for Community Safety and Social Services
The committee adopted the regular minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted the design and project status update for the Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre as an informational item. It also accepted the Community Safety and Social Services Directorate staffing updates for information. All motions were carried.
- Adopted April 8, 2025 minutes (Carried)
- Accepted Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre project update (Carried)
- Accepted Community Safety and Social Services staffing updates (Carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
Council will review and vote on the 2025 annual tax rate and related tax penalty and waste management rate amendments. The meeting also includes updates on the SW Recreation Centre planning and local transit services.
- Bylaw B-11/2025: 2025 Annual Tax Rate Bylaw
- Bylaw B-14/2025: Amendment to Tax Penalty Bylaw B-09/2018 regarding immediate family exemptions
- Bylaw B-15/2025: Amendment to Waste Management Bylaw B-07/2017 rates
- SW Recreation Centre Planning public engagement results
- Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy P-FIN-28-C revisions
The council gave first, second and third readings to the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw, adopting a $3,931,500 tax increase. It also amended the 2025 budget with provincial requisition adjustments and approved several bylaw amendments for tax penalties and waste‑recycling rates. Additional actions included changes to the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy, a directive to add multimodal trip planning to the transit app, and a motion to study a pilot regional transit route to Calgary post‑secondary campuses.
- Approved First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw B-11/2025 (2025 Tax Rate Bylaw) – Carried (Third Reading Unanimously)
- Amended 2025 Budget with provincial requisitions (e.g., $45,423,431 to Alberta School Foundation Fund) – Carried
- Approved First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw B-14/2025 (Tax Penalty Amendment) – Carried (Third Reading Unanimously)
- Approved First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw B-15/2025 (Waste & Recycling Rate Amendment) – Carried (Third Reading Unanimously)
- Amended Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy, repealed Policy P-FIN-28-C, and directed a valuation report – Carried
- Directed Administration to implement multimodal trip‑planning technology in the passenger app – Carried
- Ratified a letter of support for Volunteer Airdrie Society’s nomination for the 2025 Alberta Minister’s Seniors Service Award – Carried
- Directed Administration to explore a pilot regional transit route connecting Airdrie to Calgary post‑secondary campuses – Carried
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will consider approving the final set of development permit plans for the project at 915 Bayview Rise SW (permit PL2302142). The committee will also receive a presentation of recommendations from the Active Transportation and Micro‑Mobility Plan, which outlines enhancements to Airdrie’s recreational network for small‑ride commuters. No other items are on the agenda.
- Approve final development permit plans for 915 Bayview Rise SW (PL2302142)
- Presentation of recommendations from the Active Transportation and Micro‑Mobility Plan
The committee approved the final set of development permit plans for 915 Bayview Rise SW (PL2302142). It also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. A motion to endorse the Airdrie on the Move active‑transportation and micromobility plan was defeated unanimously. Motions to excuse Member M. Elsogheir and Councillor Spearman from the April 22 meeting were carried.
- Approved final development permit plans for 915 Bayview Rise SW (Carried)
- Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (Carried)
- Defeated recommendation to endorse Active Transportation and Micromobility Plan (Defeated unanimously)
- Excused Member M. Elsogheir from meetings on April 22 and May 13, 2025 (Carried)
- Excused Councillor Spearman from meeting on April 22, 2025 (Carried)
SC - Community and Corporate Services Meeting
The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee will receive a presentation of public‑engagement results for the Southwest Recreation Centre, which will be used to refine the site master‑plan options. The committee will also be briefed on the Inspire service overview, veterans crosswalk best‑practice information, and a disability‑awareness presentation aimed at promoting the Disability Awareness Fair on May 22, 2025. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- SW Recreation Centre Planning – public engagement results to guide site master‑plan options
- Inspire Service Overview – update on planned services for Inspire
- Veterans Crosswalk Information – best‑practice guidance to honour veterans
- Development Disability Awareness presentation – information to encourage attendance at the May 22, 2025 Disability Awareness Fair
The committee adopted the March 25 meeting minutes. It accepted a presentation on development disability awareness and agreed to spread the word for the upcoming fair. The committee entered and exited a closed session, and accepted three informational reports on recreation, culture, and veterans crosswalks.
- Adopted March 25, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Accepted Development Disability Awareness presentation for information (carried)
- Entered closed session at 9:57 a.m. (carried)
- Exited closed session at 10:09 a.m. (carried)
- Accepted "SW Recreation Centre – What We Heard" report for information (carried)
- Accepted "Inspire Service Overview" report for information (carried)
- Accepted "Veterans Crosswalk Information" report for information (carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
Council will review proposed amendments to user fees and charges effective late 2025 and early 2026. The body is also asked to approve the 2024 Annual Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
- Bylaw No. B-12/2025: User Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment for September 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026
- Approval of 2024 Annual Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
- Design update for the Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre
- Results and metrics of the Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program
- Letters of support for Windwood Music Festival and Rocky View Foundation
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw B‑12/2025 amending user fees, with the third reading carried unanimously. The council approved the 2024 Financial Information Return and the audited consolidated financial statements. It directed administration to implement a shared e‑scooter program on an annual basis. The council also ratified letters of support for the Windwood Music Festival and the Rocky View Foundation.
- Adopted minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting (Carried)
- Approved Bylaw B‑12/2025 User Fees amendment (First, Second, and Third Readings; third reading unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Financial Information Return and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
- Directed Administration to implement Shared e‑Scooter program annually (Carried)
- Ratified letter of support for Windwood Music Festival (Carried)
- Ratified letter of support for Rocky View Foundation request (Carried)
- Accepted Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre update for information (Carried)
POLICING COMMITTEE Meeting
The committee will take its oath of office and vote to appoint a chair. Members will receive a Q3 update from the RCMP and a high‑level overview of the municipal policing service agreement. No other items are on the agenda.
- Oath of Office for Policing Committee members
- Appointment of Policing Committee Chair
- Q3 Update Report from RCMP
- High‑Level Overview of the Municipal Policing Service Agreement
The committee appointed Citizen Member Mo Shaukat as Chair from April 9, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025, with a three‑year term starting Jan. 1, 2026. The committee received the RCMP Q3 Quarterly Report and a high‑level overview of the Municipal Policing Service Agreement for information. It recommended Council support three Annual Performance Plan priorities: Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, and Road Safety. The committee also excused Citizen Member Sameena Shaukat from the meeting.
- Appointed Mo Shaukat as Policing Committee Chair (interim Apr 9 2025‑Dec 31 2025; term Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2028) – Carried
- Received RCMP Q3 Quarterly Report for information – Carried
- Recommended Council support Annual Performance Plan priorities (Crime Reduction, Community Engagement, Road Safety) – Carried
- Entered Closed Meeting at 9:06 am – Carried
- Left Closed Session at 9:09 am – Carried
- Entered Closed Meeting at 10:03 am – Carried
- Received High Level Overview of Municipal Policing Service Agreement for information – Carried
- Excused Citizen Member Sameena Shaukat from the meeting – Carried
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee is reviewing a funding strategy for Family and Community Support Services and a proposed amendment to the Emergency Management Bylaw. The committee will also hold a closed session to review the Municipal Emergency Management Plan.
- Airdrie FCSS 2026-2028 Funding Strategy
- Bylaw B-10/2025 to amend Emergency Management Bylaw B-02/2023
- Municipal Emergency Management Plan Review (Closed Session)
The committee adopted the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the Airdrie Family and Community Support Services 2026‑2028 Funding Strategy and recommended that Council give three readings to Bylaw B‑10/2025 to amend the Emergency Management Bylaw. The committee entered closed session at 9:40 a.m., exited at 10:24 a.m., and approved the 2025 Municipal Emergency Management Plan and program update.
- Adopted February 11, 2025 minutes (Carried)
- Accepted FCSS 2026‑2028 Funding Strategy (Carried)
- Recommended Council give three readings to Bylaw B‑10/2025 (Carried)
- Entered Closed Session at 9:40 a.m. (Carried)
- Exited Closed Session at 10:24 a.m. (Carried)
- Approved 2025 Municipal Emergency Management Plan (Carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will receive an update on the YYC 2025 runway construction project and its possible impact on flight patterns over Airdrie. The committee will then decide on Development Permit PL2401878 for an accessory detached garage at 13 Willow Green SW, which seeks relaxations to height and building‑area coverage limits. It will also decide on Development Permit PL2500245 for four illuminated fascia signs and one illuminated roof sign at 104, 2926 Kingsview Boulevard SE.
- YYC 2025 Runway Construction Update – informational presentation on runway rehabilitation and potential flight‑pattern changes
- Development Permit PL2401878 – accessory detached garage at 13 Willow Green SW, request for height and coverage relaxations
- Development Permit PL2500245 – four illuminated fascia signs and one illuminated roof sign at 104, 2926 Kingsview Boulevard SE
The committee approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It accepted a presentation on the YYC 2025 runway rehabilitation project for information. It approved Development Permit PL2500245 for illuminated façade and roof signs on Kingsview Boulevard SE and deferred a garage permit (PL2401878) to a future meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (Carried)
- Accepted YYC runway construction update presentation (information) (Carried)
- Approved Development Permit PL2500245 for illuminated signs on Kingsview Blvd SE (Carried)
- Deferred Development Permit PL2401878 (garage) to a future meeting
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will confirm the March 18 minutes and adopt several proclamations, including Lights On Afterschool Alberta Day and National Volunteer Week. Council members will receive an update on the Airdrie Fair Access low‑income subsidy program. The primary decision is approval of a naming‑rights sponsor for the East Atrium of Inspire. Committee chair updates will also be presented.
- Approve naming‑rights sponsor for the East Atrium of Inspire
- Adopt proclamations for Lights On Afterschool Alberta Day, National Volunteer Week, and GBS/CIDP Awareness Month
- Presentation of Airdrie Fair Access 2024 update (low‑income subsidy program)
- Confirm minutes of the regular meeting held on March 18, 2025
- Verbal updates from chairs of Community Safety and Social Services, Community and Corporate Services, and Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth committees
The council adopted the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted several proclamations and an informational report on the Airdrie Fair Access 2024 Update. The council tabled the South Airdrie Smiles naming‑sponsor proposal for the East Atrium and instructed administration to revise the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy and report the net amount. It also directed administration to proceed with the intergovernmental and legal updates discussed in closed session.
- Adopted March 18, 2025 minutes (Carried)
- Accepted proclamations for Lights On Afterschool Alberta Day, National Volunteer Week and GBS/CIDP Awareness month (Carried)
- Accepted Airdrie Fair Access 2024 Update for information (Carried)
- Tabled South Airdrie Smiles naming‑sponsor proposal for East Atrium and directed admin to revise policy and advise on net amount (Carried)
- Directed administration to proceed with intergovernmental update as discussed in closed session (Carried)
- Directed administration to proceed with legal update as discussed in closed session (Carried)
SC - Community and Corporate Services Meeting
The Community and Corporate Services Standing Committee is reviewing the results of a research and engagement phase for a Community Facility Needs Assessment. The committee is also receiving the 2024 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information.
- 2024 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report
- Research and Engagement Summary Report Community Facility Needs Assessment
The committee adopted the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting. It accepted the 2024 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information. It also accepted the Research and Engagement Summary Report – Community Facilities Needs Assessment for information.
- Adopted November 26, 2024 minutes (carried)
- Accepted 2024 Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report for information (carried)
- Accepted Research and Engagement Summary Report – Community Facilities Needs Assessment for information (carried)
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will consider a development permit (PL2302142) for 69 townhouse units at 915 Bayview Rise SW, located at the corner of Baygate Gate SW and 24th Street SW. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on the City of Airdrie Corporate Green Fleet Strategy. Other agenda items are procedural, such as confirming minutes and a call to order.
- Development Permit PL2302142 for 69 townhouse units at 915 Bayview Rise SW
- Corporate Green Fleet Strategy presentation (information only)
The committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It accepted the City of Airdrie Corporate Green Fleet Strategy report for information. It approved development permit PL23022142 for the townhouse project at 915 Bayview Rise SW, adding Conditions 29 and 31.
- Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Accepted Corporate Green Fleet Strategy report for information (carried)
- Approved development permit PL23022142 for 915 Bayview Rise SW with added conditions (carried)
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will give three readings to Bylaw No. B-09/2025, amending the General Appeal Board Bylaw No. B-47/2022 to permit appeals under Waterworks Bylaw No. B-04/2025. It will also endorse a new Flag Policy, approve the 2024 fourth‑quarter financial update and the year‑end operating surplus split, and adopt an amended 2025 Council Calendar. Additional items include letters of support for community groups.
- Bylaw B-09/2025 amendment to General Appeal Board Bylaw (B-47/2022)
- Endorsement of new Flag Policy for City sites
- Approval of 2024 Q4 financial update and operating surplus split
- Adoption of amended 2025 Council Calendar
- Letter of support for Circle Connections for Reconciliation Society’s $10,000 grant request
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will meet to confirm previous minutes and consider a development permit for a residential sales centre at 1215 Fowler Road SW.
- Confirm minutes from January 28, 2025
- Development Permit PL2402656 for Residential Sales Centre at 1215 Fowler Road SW
Council Meeting - NEW
The Airdrie City Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw No. B-40/2024 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, changing eight residential lots from the R2‑T Townhouse Residential District to the R2‑A Front‑Attached Garage Townhouse District. After the hearing, council members will be asked to give three readings of the bylaw. The meeting also includes consideration of a new Public Art Policy (MED‑08‑C) and repeal of the 2008 policy, an amendment to the User Fees and Charges Policy, a change to the Community Requests Policy giving the mayor sole approval authority, and a motion to rescind a resolution for the Veterans Memorial enhancement.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. B-40/2024 to rezone eight lots from R2‑T to R2‑A
- Endorsement of Public Art Policy MED‑08‑C and repeal of Policy P‑01/2008
- Amendment to User Fees and Charges Policy P‑COM‑65‑C
- Amendment to Community Requests Policy P‑COM‑70‑C to give mayor sole approval
- Rescind Resolution 2025‑C‑053 and replace it for the Veterans Memorial project
Council Meeting - NEW
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Airdrie Community Infra and Strategic Growth meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025 has an agenda that contains no specific items. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions listed.
SDAB - Appeal 1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal by 2103211 Alberta Ltd. O/A Bud Mart. The appellant is challenging a January 20, 2025, decision by the Development Authority to deny development permit application PL2402262.
- Appeal of denied cannabis retail permit for 600 - 705 Main St SW (Tower Lane Mall)
Council Meeting - NEW
A public hearing will be held on Bylaw No. B-05/2025 to change the land‑use designation of 516 Centre Ave NE from Service Commercial to Neighbourhood Mixed‑Use, after which council will give three readings on the bylaw. Council will also give three readings on Bylaw B-04/2025, a new Waterworks bylaw that replaces the 2019 version. The council will consider a letter of support for FearIsNotLove’s $188,000 grant application and discuss enhancements to the Veterans Memorial Project. Additional items include a presentation on effluent surcharge issues for the local Tim Hortons group.
- Public hearing on Bylaw B-05/2025 to rezone 516 Centre Ave NE from CS to M1
- Three readings on Bylaw B-04/2025, new Waterworks bylaw replacing 2019 version
- Letter of support for FearIsNotLove’s $188,000 Family Violence Prevention Grant
- Discussion of Veterans Memorial Project enhancements on Veterans Boulevard
- Presentation on effluent surcharge issues for Airdrie Tim Hortons Group
SC - Community Safety and Social Services Meeting
The Community Safety and Social Services Standing Committee will receive departmental overviews regarding customer experience and communications, engagement, and marketing. The committee will also review minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting.
- Communications, Engagement and Marketing Review
- Customer Experience Overview
- Confirmation of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Closed session for Service Update under Section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Council Meeting - NEW
The council will consider three readings of Bylaw No. B-06/2025 to correct accessory suite regulations. It will also review Bylaw No. B-07/2025 to establish a Policing Committee as required by the Government of Alberta. Additional items include an update on the SW Recreation Centre master plan, a request to allocate 2025 funds for an affordable‑housing reserve, and a letter of support for the Windwood Music Festival’s $38,500 grant application.
- Bylaw No. B-06/2025 – revision of Accessory Suite regulations
- Bylaw No. B-07/2025 – establishment of Policing Committee
- Request to use 2025 requisitioned funds for an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
- Letter of support for Windwood Music Festival’s $38,500 Canada Council grant
- SW Recreation Centre – site master plan and functional program update
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will decide whether to approve Development Permit PL2402666 for a 22‑unit semi‑detached dwelling project in the Lanark neighbourhood. The committee will also recommend that Council adopt Bylaw No. B‑40/2024, which would rezone eight residential lots from the R2‑T Townhouse Residential District to the R2‑A Front‑Attached Garage Townhouse District. No other public presentations, consent items, or closed‑session matters are on the agenda.
- Approve Development Permit PL2402666 for 22 semi‑detached units in Lanark (R2‑T district)
- Recommend Council adopt Bylaw No. B‑40/2024 to rezone eight lots from R2‑T to R2‑A
Council Meeting - NEW
Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to supportive housing regulations in the Land Use Bylaw. The body is also deciding on funding for the Southwest Recreation Centre and other infrastructure projects, as well as a funding request for Habitat for Humanity.
- Public hearing for Bylaw No. B-33/2024 regarding Supportive Housing Regulation Updates
- Borrowing Bylaw B-01/2025 to fund $89,990,011 for Southwest Recreation Centre – Ph1 Construction
- Borrowing Bylaw B-02/2025 to fund $6,847,700 for 2025 Sanitary projects
- Borrowing Bylaw B-03/2025 to fund $548,648 for 2025 Fire Vehicle and Equipment projects
- Request for an additional $275,000 City contribution for Habitat for Humanity in Bayview
SC - Community Infra and Strategic Growth Meeting
The Community Infrastructure and Strategic Growth Standing Committee will review Bylaw No. B-04/2025, which proposes a new Waterworks Bylaw to replace the 2019 version. The committee will also consider Bylaw No. B-05/2025, a recommendation to amend the Land Use Bylaw to change the zoning of 516 Centre Ave NE from a Service Commercial District to a Neighbourhood Mixed Use District. No other public presentations, consent agenda items, or closed‑session matters are listed.
- Bylaw No. B-04/2025 – New Waterworks Bylaw (replaces 2019 bylaw)
- Bylaw No. B-05/2025 – Redistricting of 516 Centre Ave NE from CS to M1 (Neighbourhood Mixed Use District)