Spruce Grove public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review first and second readings for several bylaws, including updates to business licenses and development fees. The Economic Development Advisory Committee is also scheduled to present its 2024 workplan. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on the 2024 Quality Management Plan and council committee policies.

• Business Licence Bylaw C-1284-23 (First and Second Reading)
• Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment C-1287-23 (First and Second Reading)
• 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment C-1289-23
• Economic Development Advisory Committee 2024 Workplan presentation
• Council Committees Policy CP-1052-23 review

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes several public hearings regarding land use bylaw amendments for Easton, Copperhaven, and 105 Madison Crescent. Council will also review the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan and a proposed Public Art Policy. Additionally, the City Centre Business Association will present its annual report.

• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
• Redistricting amendments for Easton Stage 4 and Copperhaven Stage 9
• Removal of Municipal Reserve at 105 Madison Crescent
• Review of the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan
• Proposed CP-1051-23 Public Art Policy

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review multiple bylaws including municipal solid waste, land use amendments, and a park borrowing bylaw. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on developer contribution and council remuneration policies.

• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (Second and Third Reading)
• Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (Second and Third Reading)
• 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Second and Third Reading)
• Developer Contribution Policy discussion

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing the recommended Corporate Plan for the years 2024 through 2026. The meeting includes a presentation regarding this plan.

• 2024 - 2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the recommended Corporate Plan for 2024 through 2026. The agenda includes a presentation regarding this plan.

• Review of the 2024-2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing the recommended Corporate Plan for the years 2024 through 2026. The meeting includes a public question and answer period regarding the plan.

• 2024 - 2026 Recommended Corporate Plan

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments including alcohol and cannabis sales regulations. Discussions also include municipal solid waste utilities, development fees, and redistricting for 105 Madison Crescent.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding Alcohol and Cannabis Sales
• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (First and Second Reading)
• Development Fees and Fines Bylaw (Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment for redistricting at 105 Madison Crescent
• Re-Imagine Central Park Borrowing Bylaw (First Reading)

Organizational Meeting of Council

This organizational meeting focuses on establishing council roles and schedules for the 2023-2024 term. The agenda includes appointing council members to various boards and committees. The session also features a swearing-in ceremony for the Deputy Mayor.

• 2023-2024 Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees
• 2023-2024 Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dates
• Deputy Mayor Swearing In Ceremony - Stevenson
• Poppy Presentation

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will review 2024 utility rate reports for water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. The agenda also includes discussions on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan and updates to public art and council remuneration policies.

• 2024 Utility Rate Reports (Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater)
• Integrated Transportation Master Plan
• Public Art Policy (CP-1051-23)
• Council Remuneration Policy (CP-1050-23)
• RCMP presentation on crime statistics

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding home occupations, stripping and grading, and alcohol/cannabis sales. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation on the 2023 Municipal Census demographic report.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Home Occupations (C-1269-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Stripping and Grading (C-1270-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (C-1229-22)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 9 Redistricting (C-1256-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Alcohol and Cannabis Sales (C-1265-23)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several bylaw amendments regarding land use, appeals, and off-site levies. The meeting also includes a delegation from the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre and discussions on capital project budget amendments.

• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (First Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Stripping and Grading (First Reading)
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Community Standards Appeal Board Bylaw (Three Readings)
• Off-Site Levy Bylaw Amendment (Three Readings)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss proposed updates to alcohol and cannabis sales separation distances. The agenda also includes a review of community standards bylaw topics and fines, as well as the 2023-2033 Fire Services Master Plan. Additionally, the library board will present its 2024 budget.

• Proposed Land Use Bylaw C-1265-23 regarding alcohol and cannabis sales distances
• Community Standards Bylaw topics and fines review
• 2023-2003 Fire Services Master Plan
• Municipal Solid Waste Utility Bylaw (C-1233-22)
• Spruce Grove Public Library Board 2024 Budget presentation

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on a Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw and land use amendments for annexed lands. The agenda also includes updates to the Traffic Bylaw regarding electric vehicle parking and snow routes. Additionally, several organizations will present submissions for the 2024-2026 Corporate Plan.

• Public hearing: Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (C-1254-23)
• Public hearing: Land Use Bylaw redistricting for annexed lands (C-1263-23)
• Traffic Bylaw amendments for electric vehicle parking and snow routes (C-1267-23)
• Review of operational considerations for narrow lot housing
• Appointment of City Assessor (2024-2028) and External Auditor (2023-2027)

Council passed several bylaws regarding clean energy taxes, annexed land use, and traffic rules. They also appointed a city assessor and external auditor, and allocated contingency funds for local sports and community projects.

• Approved $2.4M for Reservoir Water Fill Point via $287,000 reallocation and $2,113,000 debenture funding (Unanimous)
• Passed Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (C-1254-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Passed Land Use Bylaw Redistricting and Text Amendment for Annexed Lands (C-1263-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Passed Traffic Bylaw Amendments for EV parking and snow routes (C-1267-23) through third reading (Unanimous)
• Appointed Troy Birtles as City Assessor for 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Metrix Group LLP as external auditors for 2023-2027 (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $5,000 for Spruce Grove Saints 2023-24 Pre-season Tournament (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $15,000 to Enoch Cree Nation for baseball field construction (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings regarding a land use bylaw amendment for the East Campsite Stage 3 redistricting and a child care facility at 420 King Street. The agenda also includes updates on the Municipal Development Plan and the 2023 second quarter report.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1221-22) for East Campsite Stage 3 redistricting
• Development permit decision for a child care facility at 420 King Street
• 2023 Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids and terms
• Municipal Development Plan update
• Re-Imagined Central Park project profile update

Council approved a multi-year budget for the Re-Imagined Central Park project and granted a development permit for a child care facility at 420 King Street. The city also adopted new policies regarding respectful interactions with employees and council members. Additionally, a land use bylaw amendment for East Campsite Stage 3 passed its second and third readings.

• Approved $7,436,013 budget for Re-Imagined Central Park (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Development Permit Application PLDPNR202300489 for child care facility at 420 King Street (Unanimously Carried)
• Passed second and third readings of C-1221-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - East Campsite Stage 3 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1048-23 Respectful Interactions with City Employees Policy (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1049-23 Respectful Interactions with City Council Policy (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Policy Direction Statements Matrix for the Municipal Development Plan (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved reserve bids and terms for 2023 tax recovery public auction (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed Administration to proceed with City Asset Naming as outlined in Closed Session (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council unanimously approved a series of updates to Mayor and Councillor salaries, honorariums, and expense budgets for the 2025-2029 term. Additionally, the City withdrew its intent to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games. First reading was given to a Land Use Bylaw amendment for annexed lands.

• Approved 2025-2029 Council remuneration, including base salary ratios, benefit programs, and expense budgets (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved new honorarium rates for 2025-2029: $150 for half-day and $300 for full-day (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved honorariums for public members of quasi-judicial boards effective Jan 1, 2024 (Unanimously Carried)
• Amended Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw remuneration model for 2025-2029 term (Unanimously Carried)
• Withdrew letter of intent to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1263-23 Land Use Bylaw Redistricting and Text Amendment - Annexed Lands (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Customer Experience Policy Statement (Unanimously Carried)
• Cancelled August 14, 2023 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved reducing speed limits on all local roads to 40km/hr by August 31, 2024, and updated school and park zones. A proposal to reduce speed limits on major collector roads was defeated, though further analysis of collector and arterial roadways was requested. Council also advanced a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding developer marketing signs.

• Approved 40km/hr speed limit for all local roads by August 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to school and park zones for the 2023/2024 school year (Unanimous)
• Denied 40km/hr speed limit for major collector roads (3-4)
• Approved further analysis of major collector and arterial roadways by June 30, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved second and third reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Development Marketing Signs (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent to host 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Unanimous)
• Amended Subdivision and Development Appeal Board member terms to end December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that Council approve a proposed Customer Experience Policy Statement. The meeting also included administrative updates on the Civic Centre and the transition of the Community HUB to a Mobile Outreach Model.

• Recommended approval of the Customer Experience Policy Statement (Unanimously Carried)
• Adopted amended agenda to include Unsheltered Update (Unanimously Carried)
• Entered Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. for enforcement and policy issues (Unanimously Carried)
• Returned to Open Session at 9:23 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council passed a new Advertising Bylaw and a Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding newspaper advertising. A Joint Use Planning Agreement with two school divisions was approved, and several land use redistricting amendments reached third reading.

• Approved C-1239-23 Advertising Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved C-1247-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Newspaper Advertising (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved Joint Use and Planning Agreement with Parkland School Division and Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved third reading of C-1245-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Westwind Stage 4 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved third reading of C-1246-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - DC.16 Westwind Direct Control District (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1221-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - East Campsite Stage 3 (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved first reading of C-1251-23 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Development Marketing Signs (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved CP-1045-23 Delegation Request Policy (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a transition from a physical Community Hub to a mobile outreach model with a $177,000 budget. Other key decisions included approving a pilot e-scooter program and the 2023-28 Economic Development Strategy.

• Approved transition of Community Hub to mobile outreach model (Unanimous)
• Approved $177,000 annual budget for mobile outreach program through March 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved pilot shared e-Scooter program with Bird Canada Inc. (5-2)
• Approved 2023-28 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of C-1230-22 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Tonewood Stage 11 (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings of C-1261-23 Traffic Bylaw Amendment - e-Scooters (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club's $400,000 project (Unanimous)
• Approved acting as seconder for Alberta Municipalities resolution on Rent Assistance funding (Unanimous)