Spruce Grove public meetings in 2022

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Off-Site Levy Bylaw (C-1217-22), with an administration presentation, a public delegation from the Urban Development Institute, and a vote on second and third reading. The meeting also includes a closed session and business arising from it. No other substantive items are listed.

• C-1217-22 - Off-Site Levy Bylaw - Second and Third Reading
• Administration's presentation on the Off-Site Levy Bylaw
• Public delegation from Urban Development Institute regarding the bylaw
• Closed session (agenda item 4)

Council passed the Off-Site Levy Bylaw after a second and third reading. Council also amended a previous resolution to approve the Civic Centre Project budget and its funding sources.

• Approved second reading of C-1217-22 Off-Site Levy Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Denied motion to postpone third reading of C-1217-22 Off-Site Levy Bylaw (3-3)
• Approved third reading of C-1217-22 Off-Site Levy Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Civic Centre Project budget of $72,789,000 and funding sources (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will consider several bylaw updates and the rescission of various historical council policies. The meeting includes three readings for a new Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw and an Omnibus Repealing Bylaw.

• C-1225-22 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (Three Readings)
• C-1227-22 - Omnibus Repealing Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Rescission of historical policies including Youth Council, Urban Wildlife, and Purchasing
• Annual Bylaw and Council Policy Report - 2022

Council approved three readings for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw and the Omnibus Repealing Bylaw. Additionally, Council rescinded 14 historical council policies and procedures.

• Approved C-1225-22 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw through three readings (Unanimous)
• Approved C-1227-22 Omnibus Repealing Bylaw through three readings (Unanimous)
• Rescinded 14 historical council policies including Youth Council, Urban Wildlife, and Purchasing (Unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and give final readings to several bylaws, including the 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw, the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, and the annual Land Use Bylaw update. They will also consider a delegation request policy, a development permit for a freestanding sign at 404 Calahoo Road, and an amended 2023-2025 Corporate Plan. The meeting includes a closed session for board and committee appointments.

• Third reading of C-1222-22 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw
• Third reading of C-1228-22 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1226-22 Land Use Bylaw text amendment
• Development permit for freestanding sign at 404 Calahoo Road
• Amended 2023-2025 Corporate Plan

Council approved the amended 2023-2025 Corporate Plan, including 2023 operating and capital budgets. The decision included a 6-1 vote to allow the City to exceed its self-imposed debt limit by up to 10 percent from 2024 to 2028. Several bylaws and board appointments were also finalized.

• Approved amended 2023-2025 Corporate Plan with $103,911,000 operating revenues (6-1)
• Approved exceeding self-imposed debt limit by up to 10% from 2024 to 2028 (6-1)
• Passed third reading of Development Fees and Fines Bylaw C-1222-22 (Unanimous)
• Passed third reading of 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw C-1228-22 (Unanimous)
• Passed third reading of Council Procedure Bylaw C-1204-22 with amendment regarding Mayor and Deputy Mayor schedule coordination (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary freestanding sign at 404 Calahoo Road (Unanimous)
• Approved CP-1037-22 Delegation Request Policy (Unanimous)
• Appointed multiple members to Public Library Board, Community Road Safety Advisory Committee, and Economic Development Advisory Committee (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including updates to development fees and fines, the 2023 fees and charges schedule, and a new council procedure bylaw. They will also review the 2022 third-quarter financial report, a property tax distribution policy, and a request for additional funding for the high load truck route. An RCMP delegation will present municipal statistics.

• First and second reading of C-1222-22 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw
• First and second reading of C-1228-22 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• All three readings of C-1223-22 Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee Bylaw
• High Load Truck Route – Additional Funding Request
• CP-1042-22 Property Tax Distribution Policy

Council approved additional funding for the High Load Truck Route and passed several bylaws through first and second readings. They also directed administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw regarding temporary signage for major developments by Q2 2023.

• Approved $300,000 in 2023 funding for High Load Truck Route (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Council Procedure Bylaw C-1204-22 second reading (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Development Fees and Fines Bylaw C-1222-22 second reading (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee Bylaw C-1223-22 third reading (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw C-1228-22 second reading (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to consider temporary major development signage via Land Use Bylaw amendment by Q2 2023 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Property Tax Distribution Policy CP-1042-22 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Proclamation Policy CP-1043-22 (Unanimously Carried)

Committee of the Whole - Corporate Planning

The Committee of the Whole reviewed business cases for the 2023-2025 Corporate Plan, including operating and capital budgets. Several recommendations for program reviews were passed, while a proposal to reduce the proposed tax rate was defeated.

• Recommended Administration review the tree planting program during spring budget adjustments (Unanimously Carried)
• Recommended Administration review the concrete crushing program for revenue generation with a report due by end of Q2 2023 (Unanimously Carried)
• Proposal to review 4.9% tax rate to reduce it to no more than 3.5% defeated (1-6)
• Recommended Administration report an approach for trail and sidewalk connections by end of Q1 2023 (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on October 24, 2022, includes a first reading of the annual Land Use Bylaw text amendment (C-1226-22), a proposed Proclamation Policy amendment, and a delegation from the City Centre Business Association. Council will also receive minutes, consent agenda, and various board reports. The meeting includes several outstanding achievement presentations for local sports teams.

• First reading of Bylaw C-1226-22, the 2021-2022 Annual Land Use Bylaw text amendment
• Motion to amend the Proclamation Policy (CP-1041-22)
• Delegation from City Centre Business Association with 2022 report and audited financials
• Outstanding achievement presentations for Greater Edmonton Vitesse Ringette, Parkland Twins Minor Ball 13U AAA, and Parkland Selects U14 AA Ringette
• Approval of minutes from October 11 and October 17, 2022 meetings

Council unanimously approved the proposed 2023 budget submitted by the Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association and appointed its board members for 2023-2024. The meeting also included recognition of local sports teams for national and international achievements, adoption of a consent agenda approving previous minutes and first reading of a land use bylaw update, and an amendment to the Proclamation Policy adding Emancipation Day (August 1) as a standing proclamation.

• Approved 2023 budget for Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association (unanimous)
• Appointed board members for City Centre Business Association for term Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including approval of Oct 11 and Oct 17 meeting minutes and first reading of Bylaw C-1226-22 Land Use Bylaw update (unanimous)
• Amended Proclamation Policy to add Emancipation Day (August 1) as a standing proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved updated Proclamation Policy CP-1041-22 (unanimous)

Organizational Meeting of Council

This is an organizational meeting of Spruce Grove Council. Council will swear in a deputy mayor, receive a poppy presentation, appoint council members to boards and committees for 2022-2023, and set the dates for council and committee of the whole meetings. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative.

• Deputy Mayor Swearing In Ceremony - Houston
• Poppy Presentation
• 2022-2023 Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees
• 2022-2023 Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings Dates

The Organizational Meeting of Council was held on October 24, 2022. Councillor Stuart Houston was sworn in as Deputy Mayor for October 25, 2022 to February 27, 2023. Council unanimously approved the 2022-2023 appointments to external and internal boards and committees, and the calendar of regular Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Swore in Councillor Houston as Deputy Mayor (Oct 25, 2022 – Feb 27, 2023)
• Approved 2022-2023 Council member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dates (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including presentations recognizing local sports teams, a delegation from the RCMP, and proposed bylaws on council remuneration review and council procedure. The committee will also consider a policy on delegation and public input session requests. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; items are discussed before potential action by council.

• Outstanding achievement presentations for Spruce Grove Saints Soccer U13 Girls and three Parkland Twins Minor Ball teams
• RCMP delegation presentation with municipal statistics
• C-1223-22 - Council Remuneration Review Advisory Committee Bylaw
• C-1204-22 - Council Procedure Bylaw (replacing C-724-09)
• CP-1037-22 - Delegation and Public Input Session Request Policy

Regular Council Meeting

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw C-1219-22, a land use bylaw amendment redistricting 15 Westwind Drive. The public hearing drew no additional submissions. Council also approved a revised deputy mayor appointment schedule and directed administration to apply for an asset management cohort program.

• Approved Bylaw C-1219-22 redistricting 15 Westwind Drive (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor Appointments (unanimous)
• Directed administration to apply for asset management cohort program (unanimous)
• Approved additional reserve bid for 2022 tax recovery auction (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to consider several land use bylaw amendments, including a public hearing and final readings for City Centre districting updates, and third readings for Westwind Stage 3 redistricting. Council will also receive updates on the Municipal Development Plan, utility rate models, and solid waste service levels, and hear a delegation from the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre on its 2021 annual report and 2023 budget.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1162-21, Land Use Bylaw text amendment for City Centre districting updates
• Third reading of C-1212-22, redistricting Westwind Stage 3
• Third reading of C-1213-22, redistricting and DC.14 Westwind Direct Control District
• Delegation: TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2021 annual report and 2023 budget presentation
• Reports on utility rate model updates and solid waste service levels

Council gave second reading to a land use bylaw text amendment updating city centre districting (C-1162-21) and third reading to two Westwind redistricting bylaws (C-1212-22 and C-1213-22), all unanimously. It also directed administration to procure curbside solid waste services through March 2026, maintaining existing levels except eliminating extra organics collection. A $4,000 council contingency reallocation for McLaughlin Nelson Homestead signage was approved on consent.

• Approved second reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1162-21 (City Centre districting updates) (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1212-22 (Westwind Stage 3 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Land Use Bylaw C-1213-22 (Westwind Direct Control District) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to procure curbside solid waste services to March 31, 2026, eliminating extra organics collection (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $4,000 from Council Contingency for McLaughlin Nelson Homestead entrance signage (on consent)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (on consent)
• Approved 2022 Community Spirit Award recipient (unanimous, from closed session)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to consider several land use bylaw amendments, including a public hearing and second/third reading for the Fenwyck Mixed Use redistricting, and first reading for a redistricting at 15 Westwind Drive. Council will also hear public budget submissions from local organizations and receive a 2023 budget presentation from the Spruce Grove Public Library Board. A bylaw amendment regarding non-profit community organization exemptions is scheduled for all three readings.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1216-22, Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Fenwyck Mixed Use redistricting and text amendment
• First reading of C-1219-22, Land Use Bylaw Amendment for redistricting at 15 Westwind Drive
• First, second, and third reading of C-1218-22, Non-Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw Amendment
• Public budget submissions from CCBA, TriCALA, Men's Sheds for Health, FACTS, Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society, and Winter Emergency Response
• Spruce Grove Public Library Board 2023 budget presentation

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw C-1216-22, rezoning land for the Fenwyck Mixed Use development. They also passed a Non-Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw amendment and gave first reading to a redistricting for 15 Westwind Drive. A review of signage rules for major developments was directed, and a Proclamation Policy was approved with an added standing proclamation for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

• Approved Bylaw C-1216-22 (Fenwyck Mixed Use redistricting and text amendment) on second and third reading, unanimously.
• Approved Bylaw C-1218-22 (Non-Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw amendment) on first, second, and third reading, unanimously.
• Approved first reading of Bylaw C-1219-22 (redistricting at 15 Westwind Drive), unanimously.
• Directed Administration to review Land Use Bylaw signage for high-visibility major developments and report back by October 24, 2022, unanimously.
• Approved the Proclamation Policy (CP-1039-22) as amended to add International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) as a standing proclamation, unanimously.
• Approved the August 22, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes as presented.
• Adopted the agenda as amended to include a closed session item on Regional Transit Update.
• Went into closed session under FOIP Act sections 21 and 25 for a Regional Transit Update; no business arose from closed session.

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on August 22, 2022, includes seven public hearings on proposed amendments to the Pioneer Lands Area Structure Plan and Land Use Bylaw redistricting for several neighbourhoods. Council will also consider first, second, or third readings of multiple related bylaws, plus reports on the Q2 financials, strategic plan, tax recovery auction, automated traffic enforcement, and homelessness actions. A closed session is scheduled for collective bargaining with the International Union of Operating Engineers.

• Public hearings for C-1185-22 (Westwind Neighbourhood), C-1201-22 (300 Pioneer Road), C-1202-22 (300 Pioneer Road), C-1211-22 (Greenbury Stage 13), C-1212-22 (Westwind Stage 3), C-1213-22 (Westwind Direct Control District), C-1214-22 (Greenbury Stage 12)
• First reading of C-1217-22 Off-Site Levy Bylaw
• First reading of C-1216-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Fenwyck Mixed Use
• 2022 Tax Recovery Public Auction Reserve Bids and Terms and Conditions
• 2021 Automated Traffic Enforcement Annual Report

Council unanimously approved the 2022-25 City of Spruce Grove Strategic Plan, multiple land-use bylaw amendments, and a series of homelessness actions including $27,750 annual funding for a winter emergency response committee, a temporary community hub at 410 King Street, and up to two temporary outreach social workers. They also approved reserve bids and terms for the 2022 tax recovery public auction and directed elimination of mobile automated traffic enforcement.

• Approved 2022-25 City of Spruce Grove Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $27,750/year for five years for Winter Emergency Response Committee (unanimous)
• Directed establishment of temporary homeless hub at 410 King Street from existing budgets (unanimous)
• Directed securing up to two temporary outreach social workers from existing budgets (unanimous)
• Approved reserve bids and terms for 2022 tax recovery public auction (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of mobile automated traffic enforcement (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to multiple land-use bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Ratified collective agreement with IUOE Local No. 955 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations and discuss several items, including an update to the off-site levy bylaw, a transit update with a tri-region agreement, a proclamation policy, and a social impact report. A public delegation will present a feasibility study for the Parkland Food Bank Society.

• C-1217-22 Off-Site Levy Bylaw update
• Transit update and Tri-Region Transit memorandum of agreement
• CP-1039-22 Proclamation Policy
• Parkland Food Bank Society feasibility study presentation
• 2021 Annual Social Impact Report

The Committee of the Whole meeting on August 15, 2022, was largely informational. Members received presentations on the Parkland Food Bank Society feasibility study, the Off-Site Levy Bylaw update, the 2021 Community Social Development Annual Social Impact Report, a transit update, and a proposed Proclamation Policy. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda and adjourning, both unanimously. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to conduct public hearings and vote on a series of land use bylaws, borrowing bylaws, and other administrative items. The agenda includes several public hearings for land use amendments, followed by multiple readings of related bylaws. Council will also consider a new snow plow purchase, a community standards bylaw report, and a draft strategic plan survey.

• Public hearings for land use amendments: Indoor Self Storage (Lot A, Plan 752 0163), Lakewood DC.11, Copperhaven Stage 7, Fenwyck Neighbourhood, Fenwyck Semi-Detached DC.12, Fenwyck Row Housing DC.13
• Second and third readings of Civic Centre Borrowing Bylaws (municipal and developer portions)
• First reading of Support to City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan Borrowing Bylaw Amendment
• First readings for redistricting in Greenbury Stages 12 and 13, Westwind Stage 3, and 300 Pioneer Road
• 2023 Capital Project Funding Approval for a snow plow

Council gave final approval to two borrowing bylaws for the Civic Centre (municipal and developer portions), passed several land-use and area structure plan amendments, and approved funding for a snow plow. All votes were unanimous. Council also directed administration to prepare a report on a community standards bylaw.

• Approved Civic Centre Borrowing Bylaw (Municipal Portion) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Centre Borrowing Bylaw (Developer Portion) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Advisory Committee Bylaw third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Indoor Self Storage, Lot A, Plan 752 0163 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for DC.11 Lakewood Direct Control District (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Copperhaven Stage 7 redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved East Pioneer Area Structure Plan Amendment for Fenwyck Neighbourhood (unanimous)
• Approved $258,000 for snow plow from 2023 Municipal Capital Lifecycle Budget (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the revised 2022 Capital Plan with revenues of $28,556,634, transfers from reserves of $8,668,026, and capital expenses of $37,224,660. They also approved a $232,000 water meter washer replacement program, funded by reallocating $139,600 from the Meter Lifecycle program and $92,400 from the Utility reserve. Several bylaws received first reading, including the Youth Advisory Committee Bylaw, which later passed second reading unanimously. A proposed amendment to the Youth Advisory Bylaw to clarify the $500 bursary was defeated.

• Approved revised 2022 Capital Plan ($37,224,660 expenses) (unanimous)
• Approved $232,000 Water Meter Washer Replacement program (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment for Manufactured Home Court District (6-1)
• Approved first reading of East Pioneer Area Structure Plan amendment (Fenwyck) (consent)
• Approved first reading of Land Use Bylaw amendments for Fenwyck and Lakewood direct control districts (consent)
• Approved first and second reading of Youth Advisory Committee Bylaw (second reading unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to Youth Advisory Bylaw to clarify $500 bursary (3-4)
• Approved revised 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor Appointments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive presentations from the RCMP on municipal crime statistics and from the Allied Arts Council on its 2021 annual report. Council will also consider a proposed policy on public member appointments to committees. The meeting includes a closed session and an outstanding achievement presentation for a local high school handball team.

• RCMP delegation with Spruce Grove Municipal Crime Statistics
• Allied Arts Council 2021 annual report and year-end financials
• CP-1036-22 - Public Member Appointments to Committees Policy
• Outstanding Achievement Presentation for St. Peter the Apostle Spartans Senior Boys Handball Team

The Committee of the Whole meeting on June 20, 2022, was largely informational. It adopted the agenda and adjourned, with no substantive decisions made. Presentations were given by the RCMP and the Allied Arts Council, and a policy on public member appointments was discussed but not voted on.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to decide on several major items, including approval of the Civic Centre project and related borrowing bylaws, as well as a Park and Ride capital budget. The agenda also includes public hearings and readings for multiple land use bylaw amendments affecting manufactured home courts, redistricting in Tonewood and Copperhaven, and indoor self-storage. A delegation from CHANGE Health Youth Leadership is scheduled, and the council will consider an omnibus bylaw to repeal outdated bylaws.

• Civic Centre project approval and borrowing bylaws (C-1203-22 municipal portion, C-1210-22 developer portion) - first reading
• Park and Ride capital budget approval
• Public hearing and second/third reading for Land Use Bylaw amendment C-1142-21 (Section 120 RMHC - Manufactured Home Court District)
• Public hearing and second/third reading for Land Use Bylaw amendment C-1190-22 (Tonewood Stage 10 redistricting)
• First reading for Land Use Bylaw amendments C-1187-22 (Indoor Self Storage, Lot A, Plan 752 0163) and C-1209-22 (Copperhaven Stage 7 redistricting)

Council unanimously approved the Civic Centre project with a $72,789,000 budget, funded by grants, borrowing, and reserves, and approved exceeding the city debt policy limit by up to 5% from 2023-2028. They also approved a revised $4,222,000 capital budget for the Park and Ride project. Several land use bylaw amendments received readings, including final approval for Tonewood Stage 10 redistricting. Public hearings were held for two land use amendments, with one receiving no submissions.

• Approved Civic Centre project with $72,789,000 budget (unanimous)
• Approved exceeding debt policy limit by up to 5% from 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved revised $4,222,000 capital budget for Park and Ride (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Civic Centre Borrowing Bylaw (Municipal Portion) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Civic Centre Borrowing Bylaw (Developer Portion) (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Tonewood Stage 10 redistricting bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Omnibus Repealing Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Indoor Self Storage and Copperhaven Stage 7 land use amendments (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a Civic Centre update presented by Dean Screpnek, including a final report and schematic design. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, minutes, and adjournment.

• Civic Centre Update (item 12.1) with attachments including Civic Centre Final Report - May 2022 and Schematic Design Report

The Special Council Meeting on May 30, 2022, was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and adjourned, with no substantive decisions. The only business item was an administrative update on the Civic Centre Project, which Council acknowledged with thanks.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on May 24, 2022, includes several land use bylaw amendments for redistricting in various stages (first and third readings), a parental leave bylaw, and updates on the 2021 Annual Report and Q1 2022 reports. Council will also hear public delegations from NeighbourLink Parkland and the Rotary Club, and discuss a connecting trail to Stony Plain and an electric vehicle charging site analysis.

• C-1072-19 Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw
• C-1142-21 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Section 120 RMHC - First Reading
• C-1183-21 Jesperdale Stage 12 Redistricting - Third Reading
• C-1188-22 McLaughlin Stage 7 Redistricting - Third Reading
• C-1190-22 Tonewood Stage 10 Redistricting - First Reading

Council approved $10,000 from the 2022 Council Contingency for the Rotary Club's Our Community Pantry project. Several land use bylaw amendments received readings, including third reading for redistricting in Jesperdale, McLaughlin, Copperhaven, and McLaughlin Stage 4A, and first reading for manufactured home and Tonewood amendments. Council also approved a policy governance framework and directed administration to draft a bylaw establishing a youth committee.

• Approved $10,000 for Rotary Club's Our Community Pantry (unanimous)
• Third reading for Jesperdale Stage 12 redistricting (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Third reading for McLaughlin Stage 7 redistricting (unanimous)
• Third reading for Copperhaven Stage 6 redistricting (unanimous)
• Third reading for McLaughlin Stage 4A redistricting (unanimous)
• First reading for Land Use Bylaw amendment - Section 120 RMHC (consent)
• First reading for Tonewood Stage 10 redistricting (consent)
• Approved Policy Governance Framework Policy (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a bylaw on parental leave for councillors, a draft 2022-25 strategic plan, and a youth committee report. The committee will also recognize three local youth soccer teams with outstanding achievement presentations. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and review.

• C-1072-19 - Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw
• 2022-25 City of Spruce Grove Strategic Plan - Draft
• Youth Committee Report
• Outstanding Achievement Presentation - Spruce Grove Saints Soccer U15 Girls
• Outstanding Achievement Presentation - Spruce Grove Green Dragons U13 Girls and Saints Soccer U13 Boys

The Committee of the Whole made two recommendations to Council: to direct Administration to draft a bylaw establishing a youth committee (Option 1), and to refer the Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw to the Council Remuneration Task Force in 2023 for consideration. Both motions were carried unanimously. The Committee also received presentations recognizing local soccer teams and reviewed a draft 2022-25 Strategic Plan, but took no formal action on these items.

• Recommended Council direct Administration to draft a bylaw establishing a youth committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Bylaw C-1072-19 (Parental Leave for Councillors) be brought to Council Remuneration Task Force in 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (6-1)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove Council is meeting to give third reading to the 2022 property tax bylaw and a traffic bylaw amendment, and to consider a new climate change action plan. They will also hear public delegations, rescind outdated policies, and hold a closed session on firefighter collective bargaining.

• Third reading of C-1196-22, 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• Third reading of C-1198-22, Traffic Bylaw Amendment
• First and second reading of C-1200-22, Omnibus Repealing Bylaw (repeals 20 historical bylaws)
• Final consideration of Climate Change Action Plan
• Closed session on labour relations with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

Council gave third reading to the 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw and the Traffic Bylaw Amendment, both unanimously. It also approved the ratification of the collective agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3021, rescinded 14 historical corporate policies, and accepted the Climate Change Action Plan as information while supporting aspirational targets for adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction.

• Approved 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Bylaw Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of collective agreement with IAFF Local 3021 (unanimous)
• Rescinded 14 historical corporate policies (unanimous)
• Accepted Climate Change Action Plan and technical reports as information (unanimous)
• Supported aspirational targets for climate adaptation and GHG reduction (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Omnibus Repealing Bylaw (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on April 25, 2022 includes public hearings for two land use bylaw amendments: one for redistricting McLaughlin Stage 4A and another for a text amendment allowing major alcohol sales at Plan 142 2641, Block 1, Lot 1. Council will also consider third reading of several redistricting bylaws for Easton Stages 2 and 3, Harvest Ridge Stage 20, and second/third readings for McLaughlin Stage 4A and the alcohol sales amendment. First and second readings are scheduled for the 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw and a Traffic Bylaw amendment. A delegation will present the 2021 audited financial statements.

• Public hearing: C-1194-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - McLaughlin Stage 4A redistricting
• Public hearing: C-1195-22 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Alcohol Sales, Major, Plan 142 2641, Block 1, Lot 1
• Third reading: C-1136-20 Easton Stage 2, C-1176-21 Easton Stage 3, C-1184-21 Harvest Ridge Stage 20 redistricting bylaws
• First and second reading: C-1196-22 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• First and second reading: C-1198-22 Traffic Bylaw Amendment

Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements as presented by KPMG. Several land use bylaw amendments received third reading, including redistricting for Easton Stage 2, Easton Stage 3, Harvest Ridge Stage 20, and a text amendment for alcohol sales. The McLaughlin Stage 4A redistricting received second reading but was tabled for third reading pending a signed development agreement. The 2022 property tax rate bylaw and a traffic bylaw amendment both passed first and second reading.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Easton Stage 2 redistricting (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Gave third reading to Easton Stage 3 redistricting (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Harvest Ridge Stage 20 redistricting (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to McLaughlin Stage 4A redistricting; third reading deferred pending development agreement
• Gave second and third reading to alcohol sales text amendment (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to 2022 property tax rate bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to traffic bylaw amendment (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on a youth transit pass program and the 2021-22 snow and ice control program, but took no formal action on either. In closed session, they discussed the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan's access closures and later unanimously accepted the information from Administration. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan access closures (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Accepted information from Administration on access closures (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove council is meeting to consider third reading of two business improvement area tax bylaws, a spring budget adjustment, and a review of the planning and engineering departments. The agenda also includes consent items, minutes, and a closed session for advice from officials.

• C-1192-22 - 2022 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw - Third Reading
• C-1193-22 - 2022 Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw - Third Reading
• 2022 Spring Budget Adjustment
• Planning and Development Department and Engineering Department Review
• Closed session: City Centre Implementation Update

Council unanimously approved the 2022 spring budget adjustment, adding $401,000 in both revenues and expenses, and gave third reading to two Business Improvement Area tax bylaws. They also approved the consent agenda and minutes, and directed administration on the City Centre Implementation Update after closed session. No public hearings or delegations were held.

• Approved 2022 spring budget adjustment adding $401,000 revenues and expenses (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw C-1192-22, 2022 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw C-1193-22, 2022 Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed administration on City Centre Implementation Update (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on March 28, 2022, includes public hearings and readings for several land use bylaw amendments redistricting various neighbourhood stages, plus first and second readings of the 2022 Business Improvement Area tax bylaws. Council will also discuss preserving agricultural society archives, pickleball courts, and purchasing banner flags. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being standard bylaw readings and reports.

• Public hearings for redistricting in Jesperdale Stage 12, Harvest Ridge Stage 20, Westwind Stage 2, McLaughlin Stage 7, and Copperhaven Stage 6
• Second readings for redistricting bylaws in Jesperdale, Harvest Ridge, McLaughlin, and Copperhaven; second and third reading for Westwind
• First reading of C-1194-22 for McLaughlin Stage 4A redistricting
• First reading of C-1195-22 for alcohol sales text amendment at Plan 142 2641, Block 1, Lot 1
• First and second readings of 2022 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (C-1192-22) and Tax Rate Bylaw (C-1193-22)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a public delegation from the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, hear an administrative update on COVID-19, and discuss a community orchard project and an accessibility study cost estimate report. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss access closures related to the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan, citing advice from officials and privileged information.

• Public delegation from Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission
• COVID-19 update from David Wolanski
• Community orchard discussion with presentation
• Accessibility study cost estimate report
• Closed session on City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan access closures

The Committee of the Whole meeting on March 21, 2022, was largely informational, with presentations from the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission and updates on COVID-19, a community orchard, and an accessibility study. No substantive decisions were made; the only resolutions adopted were procedural, including adopting the agenda, entering and exiting closed session, and adjourning.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan access closures (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on March 14, 2022, includes several business items: a proposal to cancel Business Improvement Area levies under Section 347, a land sale of a surplus Highway 16A parcel, and revised appointments to external boards and committees. Council will also hear a public delegation from the Meridian Housing Foundation and receive updates on COVID-19 and various committee minutes.

• Business Improvement Area - Section 347 Cancellations
• Land Sale - Highway 16A Surplus Parcel
• 2021-2022 External Boards and Committees Appointments, Revised
• Public Delegation - Meridian Housing Foundation
• COVID-19 Update

Council approved the capital equity contribution for the Spruce Grove Lodge project, contingent on provincial funding, after removing a reference to funding from unrestricted surplus. Council also approved the sale of a surplus Highway 16A parcel for $141,570 plus GST, and authorized cancellation of uncollectible Business Improvement Area taxes for 2019-2021. A notice of motion was given for up to $10,000 in banner flag funding.

• Approved capital equity contribution for Spruce Grove Lodge, contingent on provincial funding (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1.21-acre Highway 16A surplus parcel for $141,570 plus GST (unanimous)
• Authorized cancellation of uncollectible BIA taxes for 2019-2021 under MGA s.347 (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021-2022 External Boards and Committees Appointments (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Notice of motion: up to $10,000 from 2022 council contingency for banner flags

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council is meeting to consider several land use bylaw amendments, including a public hearing for the Ball Park District Stage 1A redistricting and first readings for Westwind, McLaughlin, and Copperhaven stages. Council will also hear delegations on transit services and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre's 2021 deficit, and consider a budget adjustment for concrete crushing industrial land servicing.

• Public hearing for C-1191-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Ball Park District Stage 1A redistricting
• First reading of C-1186-22 Westwind Stage 2 Civic Centre redistricting
• First reading of C-1188-22 McLaughlin Stage 7 redistricting
• First reading of C-1189-22 Copperhaven Stage 6 redistricting
• Pre-Spring Budget Adjustment for Concrete Crushing Industrial Land Site Servicing

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole meets to hear an RCMP delegation with municipal crime statistics, review a draft Climate Change Action Plan, and see a presentation and demonstration of CityView software. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• RCMP delegation with Spruce Grove Municipal Crime Statistics
• Draft Climate Change Action Plan presentation
• CityView software presentation and demonstration

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely informational, with no formal decisions made. Members received presentations from the RCMP, the All One Sky Foundation on the draft Climate Change Action Plan, and a demonstration of the new CityView program. The only actions taken were procedural: adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (COW006-22).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. (COW007-22).

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on February 14, 2022, includes first readings of three land use bylaw amendments for new residential stages (Jesperdale Stage 12, Harvest Ridge Stage 20, and Ball Park Stage 1A redistricting). Council will also hear delegations from MLA Turton and the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee, receive a COVID-19 update, and consider motions on a youth committee and an electric vehicle charging strategy. A road closure and sale of a remnant parcel in Deer Park Village is on the agenda, along with several closed session items.

• First reading of Bylaw C-1183-21: Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Jesperdale Stage 12
• First reading of Bylaw C-1184-21: Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Harvest Ridge Stage 20
• First reading of Bylaw C-1191-22: Land Use Bylaw Amendment (redistricting) for Ball Park Stage 1A
• Deer Park Village road closure and sale of remnant parcel
• Motions on Youth Committee and Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy

Council approved a motion to accelerate the development of an Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy by engaging a third-party consultant for up to $45,000, funded from unrestricted reserves. The motion passed 6 to 1, with Councillor Gillett opposed. Council also approved the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee's 2022 work plan, the sale of a closed roadway remnant parcel for $8,160 plus GST, and directed administration to prepare a report on a youth committee. Three land use bylaw amendments received first reading.

• Approved the 2022 work plan for the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee.
• Approved first reading of Bylaw C-1183-21 (Jesperdale Stage 12 land use amendment).
• Approved first reading of Bylaw C-1184-21 (Harvest Ridge Stage 20 land use amendment).
• Approved first reading of Bylaw C-1191-22 (Ball Park Stage 1A redistricting).
• Directed administration to prepare a report on youth committee governance options for a spring 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Approved accelerating the Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy with a consultant fee not to exceed $45,000, funded from unrestricted reserves (6-1).
• Approved the sale of a closed roadway remnant parcel (approx. 0.022 ha) for $8,160 plus GST.
• Directed administration to inform a potential developer that land in Plan 1424018, Block 1, Lot 18MR is not for sale.

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular council meeting agenda for January 24, 2022. Council will hear delegations from KPMG on the 2021 audit plan, the Economic Development Advisory Committee on its 2022 workplan, and the Parkland Pickleball Club. Business items include motor vehicle excessive noise enforcement and fire service staffing.

• KPMG 2021 Audit Plan delegation
• Economic Development Advisory Committee 2022 Workplan delegation
• Parkland Pickleball Club public delegation
• Motor Vehicle Excessive Noise Enforcement business item
• Fire Service Staffing business item

Council unanimously directed administration to draft amendments to the Traffic Bylaw establishing decibel limits for motor vehicles, testing/calibration requirements, and penalties, with a deadline of April 30, 2022. They also approved the Economic Development Advisory Committee's 2022 workplan. Two notices of motion were given for future consideration: an electric vehicle charging strategy and a youth committee report.

• Directed administration to draft Traffic Bylaw amendments on motor vehicle noise (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Advisory Committee 2022 workplan (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 10 and Jan 17 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Spruce Grove Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a business item on developer securities, with attached policy documents. The agenda also includes a closed session for a land development opportunity. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Business item: Developer Securities with attached policy presentation
• Closed session item: Land Development Opportunity

The Committee of the Whole received an update on developer securities, including the use of development bonds. Council unanimously directed administration to bring forward servicing of an 18-acre industrial site on City-owned land in the Public Works quarter section as part of the Spring 2022 budget adjustment process. The meeting included a closed session for a land development opportunity.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for land development opportunity (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward servicing of 18-acre industrial site in Spring 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Regular Council meeting on January 10, 2022 includes public hearings and readings for four bylaws: a land-use amendment for Easton Stage 3, a North Central Area Structure Plan amendment, a Deer Park Commercial Expansion land-use amendment, and a road closure under Plan 212 2013. Council will also consider a 2021 Civic Centre capital carry-forward request and several closed-session items, including board appointments and collective bargaining updates.

• Public hearing and second reading for Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1176-21 (Easton Stage 3)
• Public hearing and second/third reading for North Central Area Structure Plan Amendment C-1169-21
• Public hearing and second/third reading for Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1178-21 (Deer Park Commercial Expansion)
• Public hearing and second/third reading for Road Closure C-1177-21 (portion of road under Plan 212 2013)
• Third reading of C-1180-21 Community Road Safety Advisory Committee Bylaw Amendment

Council approved carrying forward $6.121 million in capital funding from 2021 to 2022 to complete the Civic Centre/Transit Park and Ride project, including land acquisition and facility design. Several bylaws received readings: Easton Stage 3 land use amendment (second reading), North Central Area Structure Plan amendment (second and third readings), Deer Park Commercial Expansion land use amendment (second and third readings), and a road closure under Plan 212 2013 (second and third readings). Council also approved appointments to boards and committees and collective bargaining mandates with IUOE and IAFF, all unanimously.

• Approved $6.121M capital carry-forward for Civic Centre/Transit Park and Ride (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw C-1176-21 Easton Stage 3 land use amendment (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw C-1169-21 North Central Area Structure Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw C-1178-21 Deer Park Commercial Expansion land use amendment (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw C-1177-21 road closure under Plan 212 2013 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw C-1180-21 Community Road Safety Advisory Committee amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Hayward and Jeff Tokar to Community Road Safety Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining mandates with IUOE Local 955 and IAFF Local 3021 (unanimous)