Spruce Grove public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and consider second and third reading of bylaws C-1362-24 (rezoning from MMR to HDR) and C-1363-24 (West ASP amendment) on Spruce Ridge Road. They will also consider removing municipal reserve designation on Spruce Ridge Road. Additionally, first reading of bylaw C-1332-24 (North Central ASP amendment in Deer Park North) and the 2024 Draft Housing Strategy are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1362-24 (MMR to HDR development) and C-1363-24 (West ASP amendment) – Spruce Ridge Rd
• Municipal reserve removal on Spruce Ridge Road
• First reading of C-1332-24 – North Central ASP amendment, Deer Park North
• Discussion of 2024 Draft Housing Strategy

Council held public hearings and then voted to approve the West Area Structure Plan amendment and Land Use Bylaw amendment for the Spruce Ridge Affordable Housing project, each by a 6-1 vote. The municipal reserve designation was also removed from a portion of land to facilitate the project. The 2024 Draft Housing Strategy was presented but no decision was made on it.

• Removed municipal reserve designation from 0.584 hectares at Spruce Ridge Road (6-1)
• Gave second reading to West ASP Amendment - Spruce Ridge Affordable Housing (6-1)
• Gave third reading to West ASP Amendment - Spruce Ridge Affordable Housing (6-1)
• Gave second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Spruce Ridge Affordable Housing (6-1)
• Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Spruce Ridge Affordable Housing (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and first reading of North Central ASP Amendment - Deer Park North (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including the 2025-2027 Corporate Plan and 2025 Operating and Capital Budget, a bylaw amendment for meeting timing in election years, and updates to the Council Administration Protocol and Reserves and Accumulated Surplus policies. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters such as collective bargaining, the RCMP governance model, and a partnership funding agreement. A delegation from the Youth Advisory Committee will present its 2024 year-end report.

• 2025-2027 Corporate Plan and 2025 Operating and Capital Budget (item 13.3)
• C-1366-24 – Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment for timing of meetings in an election year (all three readings)
• CP-1060-24 – Reserves and Accumulated Surplus Policy update
• CP-1059-24 – Council Administration Protocol Policy update
• Youth Advisory Committee 2024 year-end report (delegation)

Spruce Grove City Council approved the 2025-2027 Corporate Plan and the 2025 operating and capital budgets. Council also finalized a new brand framework, appointed members to various boards and committees, and passed a bylaw amendment regarding meeting schedules in election years.

• Approved 2025 operating budget with $125.78M in total revenues (7-0)
• Approved 2025 capital budget with $33.08M in expenditures (7-0)
• Approved transfer of $27.29M to restricted reserves (7-0)
• Passed Council Procedure Bylaw amendment C-1366-24 (7-0)
• Denied request for waiver of penalty (6-1)
• Approved collective bargaining mandate with IUOE Local 955 (7-0)
• Directed amendment of Parkland Pickleheads funding agreement (7-0)
• Appointed 2025 public members to various boards and committees (7-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will consider bylaws for 2025 fees, development fines, and a business improvement area, along with a land use amendment for affordable housing on Spruce Ridge Road.

• C-1350-24: 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw - Second and Third Reading
• C-1360-24: Development Fees and Fines Bylaw - Third Reading
• C-1365-24: City Centre Business Improvement Area Bylaw Amendment - All Three Readings
• C-1362-24: Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Spruce Ridge Road Affordable Housing - First Reading
• C-1363-24: West Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment - Spruce Ridge Road - First Reading

Council approved up to $50,000 from year-end surplus to hire a consultant to prepare options for an indoor or outdoor pool, with a report due before the Spring Budget Adjustment. They also gave final readings to several bylaws, including the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw and the City Centre Business Improvement Area Bylaw Amendment, and approved the City Centre Business Association's 2025 budget and audited 2023 financial statements. First readings were given to land use and area structure plan amendments for affordable housing on Spruce Ridge Road.

• Approved up to $50,000 for pool feasibility consultant (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 City Centre Business Association budget (unanimous)
• Approved audited 2023 financial statements for City Centre Business Association (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to C-1365-24 City Centre Business Improvement Area Bylaw Amendment (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to C-1350-24 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to C-1360-24 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to C-1362-24 Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Spruce Ridge Road affordable housing (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to C-1363-24 West Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment for Spruce Ridge Road (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider the 2025-2027 recommended Corporate Plan. The agenda includes a business item on the plan with supporting documents, followed by a closed session. This is the primary decision or discussion item for the meeting.

• Review of the 2025-2027 Recommended Corporate Plan (attachments include PDF and presentation)

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended the 2025-2027 Corporate Plan to Council with several amendments, including funding for transit service reliability, a housing supports program, and expanded snow removal on public walkways. The committee also approved additional funding for community grant recipients and requested a feasibility study for a new pool. The plan was unanimously recommended for Council approval.

• Recommended funding for Weekday Service Reliability Enhancements ($223,000, 6-1)
• Recommended one-time Housing Supports program ($50,000, unanimous)
• Recommended adding Snow Removal on Public Walkways expansion to Corporate Plan (5-2)
• Withdrew motion to fully fund Filipino Canadian Association grant
• Approved amendments to Community Grant Program funding ($39,300 total, unanimous)
• Requested feasibility study for indoor/outdoor pool in 10 Year Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to move FOIP/Information Management Advisor to unfunded (1-6)
• Recommended 2025-2027 Corporate Plan to Council with amendments (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the recommended Corporate Plan for 2025-2027. This plan outlines the strategic direction and priorities for the city over the next three years.

• Review of the 2025-2027 Recommended Corporate Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed various departmental programs and services as part of the 2025-2027 Corporate Plan process. The Committee requested that Administration explore the feasibility of adding an indoor or outdoor pool to the 10-year capital plan. The meeting included a closed session to discuss advice from officials and economic interests regarding the corporate plan.

• Requested feasibility study for indoor or outdoor pool in 10-year capital plan
• Moved into closed session regarding corporate plan (Unanimously Carried)
• Moved out of closed session (Unanimously Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning

The Governance and Priorities Committee will meet on November 4, 2024 to review the 2025‑2027 Recommended Corporate Plan. A public question‑and‑answer period will allow residents to ask about the plan. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment, after which any business arising from it may be considered.

• 2025‑2027 Recommended Corporate Plan documents (PDFs and presentation)
• Public question and answer period on the corporate plan
• Closed session and subsequent business arising from it

The Governance and Priorities Committee held an initial session to review the 2025-2027 Recommended Corporate Plan. City staff provided overviews of budgeting, tax strategies, and various departmental functions. No final decisions were made on the plan, and the meeting was adjourned to continue the presentation on November 5, 2024.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimously Carried)
• Approved a procedural rule to automatically postpone motions to amend the Corporate Plan until the presentation is complete (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council will review and vote on multiple bylaws, such as the Elections Bylaw (C-1349-24) and the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (C-1350-24). It will also hear updates on development fees, commemorative naming policy, and public participation policy. Public input sessions and delegations are scheduled before the closed‑session items.

• C-1349-24 – Elections Bylaw – All Three Readings
• C-1350-24 – 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw – First Reading
• C-1360-24 – Development Fees and Fines Bylaw – First and Second Reading
• CP-1057-24 – Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy
• CP-1058-24 – Public Participation Policy

Council approved the Elections Bylaw (C-1349-24) on all three readings, the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (first reading), and the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw (first and second readings). They also approved the Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy (5-1) and the Public Participation Policy as amended. Additionally, they approved new board appointments for the City Centre Business Association and directed administration to proceed with route 560 changes and a temporary shuttle service.

• Approved Elections Bylaw C-1349-24 on all three readings (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw C-1350-24 first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Development Fees and Fines Bylaw C-1360-24 first and second readings (unanimous)
• Approved Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy CP-1057-24 (5-1)
• Approved Public Participation Policy CP-1058-24 as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed new directors and officers for City Centre Business Association (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with route 560 changes and temporary shuttle (unanimous)

Organizational Meeting of Council

The Spruce Grove City Council will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024. The agenda includes a Poppy Presentation, the swearing‑in ceremony for Deputy Mayor Houston, and discussion of council member appointments to external and internal boards and committees for 2024‑2025, as well as setting dates for the Council and Governance and Priorities Committee. No policy or budget items are on the agenda.

• Poppy Presentation
• Deputy Mayor Swearing‑In Ceremony – Houston
• 2024‑2025 council member appointments to external and internal boards and committees
• 2024‑2025 Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dates
• Adjournment

The organizational meeting approved council member appointments to external and internal boards and committees for 2024-2025, and adopted the 2024-2025 meeting calendar with an amendment moving the February 10, 2025 Council meeting to February 3, 2025. Council also amended the Council Procedure Bylaw to suspend meetings between Nomination Day and Election Day in election years. Councillor Stuart Houston was sworn in as Deputy Mayor for October 29, 2024 to February 24, 2025.

• Approved 2024-2025 council member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 meeting calendar, amended to move Feb 10, 2025 meeting to Feb 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended Council Procedure Bylaw to add no-meeting period between Nomination Day and Election Day (unanimous)
• Swore in Councillor Houston as Deputy Mayor for Oct 29, 2024 to Feb 24, 2025

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss public safety and cultural planning. The session includes a presentation from the RCMP and reviews of city-wide strategic plans.

• RCMP presentation
• Safe City Review
• 2025 Proposed Public Art Work Plan
• Cultural Master Plan update
• Economic Development Update (Closed Session)

The Governance and Priorities Committee received presentations on the Parkland RCMP Q2 2024 report, the Safe City Review, the 2025 Proposed Public Art Work Plan, and a Cultural Master Plan update. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only resolutions adopted were procedural, including adopting the agenda, entering and exiting closed session, and adjourning.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for Economic Development Update (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will conduct a public hearing and second and third readings of the Administrative Land Use Bylaw update (C‑1356‑24). It will also consider two bylaw amendments: the Non‑Profit Community Organization Exemption amendment (C‑1359‑24) and the Development Fees and Fines amendment removing Schedule K (C‑1361‑24). Additional agenda items include an annexation proposal, storm‑water aeration options, and a public budget submission from the Spruce Grove‑Stony Plain Filipino Canadian Association.

• C‑1356‑24 – Administrative Land Use Bylaw Update: public hearing, second and third reading
• C‑1359‑24 – Non‑Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw Amendment: all three readings
• C‑1361‑24 – Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment (removal of Schedule K): second and third reading
• Annexation Proposal and Revised Notice of Proposed Annexation
• Aeration Options for Storm Water Management Facilities

Council approved a revised annexation boundary notice and directed the City Manager to enter into an Annexation Agreement with the Town of Stony Plain. It also approved an aeration trial at the McLaughlin storm water facility, including LED lights, and gave final readings to several bylaw amendments. Council also approved an 'Opt-in' option for curbside collection of single-use products with Circular Materials.

• Approved revised annexation boundary notice (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to enter into Annexation Agreement with Town of Stony Plain (unanimous)
• Approved aeration trial at McLaughlin storm water facility with LED lights (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Land Use Bylaw administrative updates (unanimous)
• Gave all three readings to Non-Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Development Fees and Fines Bylaw amendment removing Schedule K (unanimous)
• Approved 'Opt-in' option and financial proposal from Circular Materials for curbside collection (unanimous)
• Approved revised Deputy Mayor appointments (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a development permit application for a new child care facility at 420 King Street. Council will also receive presentations on the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre’s 2023 annual report and 2025 budget, and consider first readings of amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Development Fees and Fines Bylaw.

• Development permit decision for child care facility at 420 King Street (PLDPNR202400661)
• TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2023 annual report and 2025 budget presentation
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1356-24 (administrative updates)
• First reading of Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment C-1361-24 (removal of Schedule K)
• Motion for sponsorship opportunity for Play for EveryBODY - Spruce Grove

Council approved a development permit for a child care facility and allocated funding for a local fundraising campaign. First readings were given to amendments regarding the Land Use Bylaw and Development Fees and Fines Bylaw.

• Approved child care facility development permit at 420 King Street (Unanimous)
• Delegated authority to Development Officer for 420 King Street enforcement and signage (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $5,000 from 2024 Council Contingency budget to Play for EveryBODY - Spruce Grove (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of C-1356-24 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Administrative Updates (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of C-1361-24 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment - Removal of Schedule K (Unanimous)
• Approved recipient of the 2024 Community Spirit Award (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a proposed amendment to the municipal Elections Bylaw (C-1349-24). It will also discuss a new Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy and present highlights from the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy. Additional items include an outstanding achievement presentation for Parkland Posse Lacrosse and a public delegation from the Allied Arts Council.

• C-1349-24 – Proposed amendments to the Elections Bylaw
• CP-1057-24 – Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy
• 2024 Housing Needs Assessment Highlights and Housing Strategy report
• Outstanding Achievement Presentation – Parkland Posse Lacrosse U13 Women
• Public Delegation – Allied Arts Council 2023 Annual Report

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed administration to amend the Elections Bylaw to require criminal record checks for candidates, and withdrew a motion to amend the Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy. The committee also received presentations on the 2024 Second Quarter Report, the Allied Arts Council's 2023 Annual Report, and housing needs assessment highlights. The meeting went into closed session for updates on social services and Heavy Metal Place, with no business arising from closed session.

• Directed administration to amend Elections Bylaw C-1349-24 to require criminal record checks for candidates (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to amend Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy to include prominent individuals who did not live in Spruce Grove (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for social services and Heavy Metal Place updates (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several key items, including the second and third readings of the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw. The meeting will also feature public delegations on the 2025–2027 corporate plan submissions and a presentation from the Spruce Grove Public Library Board regarding its 2024 annual review and 2025 budget.

• C-1338-24 - Municipal Development Plan Bylaw (second and third readings)
• C-1358-24 - Community Standards Bylaw Amendment (all three readings)
• Housing Accelerator Fund Application - Round Two
• Public Delegation - Corporate Plan Submissions - 2025-2027
• Council Delegation - Spruce Grove Public Library Board 2024 Annual Review and 2025 Budget Presentation

Council gave final readings to the new Municipal Development Plan (C-1338-24) and the Community Standards Bylaw amendment (C-1358-24), both unanimously. It also voted 5-1 to forgo applying for the second round of Housing Accelerator Funding, and directed administration to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Parkland School Division regarding a new school on Schedule B lands.

• Adopted Municipal Development Plan Bylaw C-1338-24 (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Standards Bylaw amendment C-1358-24 (unanimous)
• Voted to forgo Housing Accelerator Fund Round Two application (5-1)
• Directed administration to enter into Memorandum of Agreement with Parkland School Division (unanimous)
• Directed administration to send consent letter for new school on Schedule B lands (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on redistricting and advertising amendments. The body will also discuss tax recovery auctions, a civic grant policy, and speed limit changes.

• Public hearings for redistricting at McLaughlin Stage 9, Easton Stage 5, and Jesperdale Stage 13
• Public hearing and readings for Advertising Bylaw Amendment C-1330-24
• 2024 Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids and terms
• Budget allocation from the 2024 Council Contingency for the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund
• Traffic Bylaw Amendment C-1357-24 regarding speed limit changes

Council unanimously approved four land-use redistricting bylaws for McLaughlin Stage 9, Easton Stage 5, and Jesperdale Stage 13, along with an advertising bylaw amendment. It also approved a traffic bylaw speed limit change, a $5,000 donation to the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund, and a new Civic Grant Program Policy. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved advertising bylaw amendment C-1330-24 (unanimous)
• Approved redistricting McLaughlin Stage 9 (C-1341-24) (unanimous)
• Approved redistricting Easton Stage 5 (C-1346-24) (unanimous)
• Approved redistricting Jesperdale Stage 13 (C-1347-24) (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 to Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Grant Program Policy CP-1056-24 (unanimous)
• Approved traffic bylaw speed limit change C-1357-24 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax recovery auction reserve bids and terms (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hold a meeting on August 19, 2024. The agenda is currently empty or procedural.

Special Council Meeting

Spruce Grove City Council will hold second and third readings on land-use bylaw amendments for Copperhaven Stage 10 and the Legacy Park Stage 4 Residential Addition, and first readings for Easton Stage 5 and Jesperdale Stage 13. Council will also consider a contingency budget allocation for the Agra Fair Parade.

• C-1336-24: Copperhaven Stage 10 land-use bylaw amendment (public hearing, second and third reading)
• C-1337-24: Copperhaven Semi-Detached DC District text amendment (public hearing, second and third reading)
• C-1344-24, C-1334-24, C-1335-24: Legacy Park Stage 4 Residential Addition (second public hearing, second and third reading)
• C-1346-24: Easton Stage 5 land-use bylaw amendment (first reading)
• C-1347-24: Jesperdale Stage 13 land-use bylaw amendment (first reading)

Council held public hearings and gave final approval to several land use amendments, including the Legacy Park Stage 4 residential addition and redistricting, and the Copperhaven Stage 10 redistricting and semi-detached district text amendment. All Legacy Park items passed 4-1 with Councillor Oldham opposed. Council also approved first reading for Easton Stage 5 and Jesperdale Stage 13 redistricting, and allocated $3,500 for the Agra Fair Parade.

• Approved second and third reading for Copperhaven Stage 10 redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading for Copperhaven Semi-Detached Direct Control District text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second and third reading for Legacy Park South Residential Conversion (4-1, Oldham opposed)
• Approved second and third reading for West Central Area Structure Plan Legacy Park Residential Addition (4-1, Oldham opposed)
• Approved second and third reading for Legacy Park Stage 4 redistricting (4-1, Oldham opposed)
• Approved first reading for Easton Stage 5 redistricting (consent agenda)
• Approved first reading for Jesperdale Stage 13 redistricting (consent agenda)
• Approved $3,500 from Council Contingency for Agra Fair Parade supplies (consent agenda)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land use bylaw amendments related to redistricting in Greenbury, Legacy Park, Fenwyck, McLaughlin, and Copperhaven. The agenda also includes a borrowing bylaw for the City Centre sanitary sewer on Mohr Avenue and a new Civic Grant Program Policy.

• Greenbury Stage 14 and Row Housing redistricting (C-1297-24, C-1299-24)
• Legacy Park Stage 4 Residential Addition (C-1344-24, C-1334-24, C-1335-24)
• Fenwyck Stage 8 redistricting (C-1340-24)
• Greenbury Stage 13 third reading (C-1211-22)
• McLaughlin Stage 8 third reading (C-1301-24)

Council advanced multiple redistricting and land use bylaw amendments for Greenbury, McLaughlin, and Copperhaven. A residential addition for Legacy Park Stage 4 was deferred pending more information. Council also awarded naming rights for the Spruce Grove Civic Centre.

• Approved third reading for Fenwyck Stage 8 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Greenbury Stage 13 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading for McLaughlin Stage 8 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading for Greenbury Stage 14 and DC.19 Row Housing (Unanimous)
• Deferred Legacy Park Stage 4 residential addition to July 22 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Mohr Avenue Borrowing Bylaw for sanitary sewer (Unanimous)
• Reduced residential rebate for Clean Energy Improvement Program from 10% to 7.5% (Unanimous)
• Awarded Spruce Grove Civic Centre naming rights (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove City Council will meet on June 24, 2024, to review multiple land use bylaw amendments and municipal development plan updates. The agenda lists public hearings for Copperhaven Stage 4 and Tonewood Stage 12, along with first and third readings for rezonings and redistricting across Prescott, Greenbury, Legacy Park, and Fenwyck. These items are proposals that would update zoning boundaries and development plans for those residential areas. Council will also consider a trial for storm water management aeration and receive an RCMP presentation.

• Public hearings for C-1331-24 (Copperhaven Stage 4) and C-1333-24 (Tonewood Stage 12) land use bylaw amendments
• First and third readings for rezonings and redistricting in Prescott Stage 10, Greenbury Stage 14, Legacy Park Stage 4, and Fenwyck Stage 8
• Municipal Development Plan amendment "The Shape of Our Community" (C-1338-24) and Legacy Park South residential conversion (C-1344-24)
• DC.19 Greenbury Row Housing Direct Control District text amendment (C-1299-24)
• Trial motion for aeration of storm water management facilities and an RCMP delegation presentation

Spruce Grove City Council held several public hearings and approved multiple first, second, and third readings for land use and municipal development plan amendments. Council also directed administration to prepare a report on a potential trial for the aeration of city storm water management facilities. Additionally, Councillor Dave Oldham was sworn in as Deputy Mayor.

• Swore in Councillor Dave Oldham as Deputy Mayor (June 25–Oct 28)
• Approved third reading of Prescott Stage 10 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Prescott DC.10 district amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings for Copperhaven Stage 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading for Tonewood Stage 12 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved first readings for eight various land use and planning bylaws
• Directed administration to report on a storm water aeration trial (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a Municipal Development Plan update. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the 2023 Annual Report, the Popular Annual Financial Report, and the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society's 2023 Annual Report.

• Municipal Development Plan Update (First Reading Version)
• 2023 City of Spruce Grove Annual Report
• 2023 City of Spruce Grove Popular Annual Financial Report
• Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society 2023 Annual Report

The committee meeting consisted of presentations and administrative updates. No substantive policy decisions, bylaws, or business items were decided during the session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Unanimously Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments including redistricting for Easton, Copperhaven, and Tonewood. Discussions also include hen keeping regulations, speed limit reductions on roadways, and a budget request for Mohr Avenue.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Commercial Indoor Self Storage (C-1317-24)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Hen Keeping (C-1315-24)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting - Easton Stage 4 (C-1255-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 4 (C-1331-24)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Tonewood Stage 12 (C-1333-24)

Council approved the sale of a 1.61-acre city-owned lot to Westwind Living Ltd. and authorized $1 million for a sanitary sewer main replacement on Mohr Avenue. Several bylaws regarding hen keeping and land use were advanced through various readings.

• Approved sale of 1.61 acres to Westwind Living Ltd. for $1,110,900
• Approved $1 million budget for Mohr Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement
• Approved speed limit changes for collector roads effective August 31, 2024
• Passed third reading of C-1317-24 Commercial Indoor Self Storage amendment
• Passed third reading of C-1313-24 Hens Bylaw
• Passed third reading of C-1315-24 Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Hen Keeping
• Passed third reading of C-1314-24 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment for Hen Keeping
• Passed third reading of C-1326-24 Community Standards Appeal Committee Bylaw Amendment

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments including regulations for election signs, recreational vehicles, and hen keeping. The meeting also includes public hearings for redistricting in McLaughlin Stage 8 and various updates to community standards.

• Public Hearing: Election Sign Regulations (C-1290-23)
• Public Hearing: Recreational Vehicle and All-Terrain Vehicle Restrictions (C-1300-24)
• Public Hearing and Second Reading: McLaughlin Stage 8 Redistricting (C-1301-24)
• Third Reading: Community Standards Bylaw (C-1312-24)
• First, Second, and Third Readings: Hen Keeping bylaws (C-1313-24, C-1315-24, C-1314-24)

Spruce Grove City Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2024, where it gave final approval to several bylaws, including the Election Sign Bylaw, a Land Use Bylaw text amendment on election signs, a Community Standards Bylaw, and restrictions on recreational and all-terrain vehicles. Council also advanced a Hens Bylaw with a two-year pilot project and approved first readings for related hen-keeping amendments. All recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved third reading of C-1281-23 Election Sign Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings of C-1290-23 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Election Sign Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of C-1312-24 Community Standards Bylaw, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings of C-1300-24 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Recreational Vehicle and All-Terrain Vehicle Restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved third readings of C-1322-24 Open Space Area Bylaw Amendment, C-1323-24 Traffic Bylaw Amendment, C-1321-24 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment, C-1324-24 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment, and C-1319-24 Omnibus Community Standards Repealing Bylaw (all unanimous)
• Approved a two-year pilot project for the Hens Program (unanimous)
• Approved first and second readings of C-1313-24 Hens Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of C-1315-24 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Hen Keeping and first and second readings of C-1314-24 Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment - Hen Keeping (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss updates to city recognition programs and related policies. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2023 Social Impact Report and an achievement presentation for Spruce Grove Ringette U14AA RIOT. A closed session is scheduled to discuss civic grants and the Social Advisory Committee.

• City Recognition Programs Update
• 2023 Social Impact Report presentation
• Spruce Grove Ringette U14AA RIOT achievement presentation
• Closed session regarding Civic Grants

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss the Social Advisory Committee, Civic Grants, and Permanent Supportive Housing. The committee also unanimously adopted the agenda, which included a new item for the housing update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open portion of the meeting, and no business arose from the closed session.

• Agenda adopted as amended, adding Item 8.3 Permanent Supportive Housing Update (Unanimous)
• Closed session approved for Social Advisory Committee, Civic Grants, and Permanent Supportive Housing (Unanimous)
• Return to open session approved (Unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council will conduct public hearings regarding residential development in Westwind and Harvest Ridge. The meeting includes multiple readings of bylaws related to election signs, advertising, and land use redistricting. Council will also consider amendments to the 2024 spring budget and property tax rates.

• Public hearing for Westwind Multi-Unit Residential development
• Third reading of Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• First and second readings of the Election Sign Bylaw
• Redistricting bylaws for Copperhaven, Fenwyck, and McLaughlin
• Amendment to the 2024 Spring Budget Adjustment

Spruce Grove Council unanimously approved the 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw. The meeting also saw the unanimous passage of several land use bylaw amendments for residential developments including Westwind, Harvest Ridge, Copperhaven, and Fenwyck. A motion to amend the 2024 final operating budget was approved, reducing the net transfer to reserves from $10.6M to $5.9M.

• Approved 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2024 final operating budget, changing net transfer to reserves to $5,994,092
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Westwind Multi-Unit Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Harvest Ridge Stage 21 (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Copperhaven Stage 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Fenwyck Stage 4 and Stage 7 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed balance owing for tax roll #019232 and encouraged monthly payment plan (4-1)
• Appointed Bill Ruether as Municipal Weed and Pest Inspector

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting for various residential stages. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on property tax rates, business improvement area taxes, and a new community standards bylaw.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: DC.10 Prescott District (Public Hearing and 2nd Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 4 (Public Hearing, 2nd and 3rd Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Tonewood Stage 11 (Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 8 (Third Reading)
• 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (First and Second Reading)

Council approved additional funding for the Re-Imagined Central Park project and passed the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Several land use and community standards bylaws received first, second, or third readings.

• Approved $1,233,987 additional budget for Re-Imagined Central Park (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Tonewood Stage 11 and Copperhaven Stage 8 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of DC.10 Prescott and Fenwyck Stage 4 redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Community Standards Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved $60 one-time permit fee for boulevard gardens (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of 2024 Business Improvement Area Tax and Tax Rate Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Meridian Housing Foundation Loan Bylaw (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will review updates on 2024 capital projects and the 2023 Protective Services Annual Report. Discussions include proposed bylaws for election signs and a new hen keeping program. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss economic development and Central Park.

• Proposed Election Sign Bylaw (C-1281-23)
• Proposed Hens Bylaw and Program (C-1313-24), including land use and fee amendments
• 2024 Capital Projects Engineering Update
• 2023 Protective Services Annual Report
• Closed session discussion on Re-Imagined Central Park

The Committee approved three amendments to the Election Sign Bylaw regarding sign distance and sizing. It also recommended that Council implement a two-year pilot project for the Hens Program.

• Directed administration to set permitted election sign distance at 30m for medians and boulevards (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed administration to allow signs up to 1m on private property 60 days before election day (6-1)
• Directed administration to allow signage over 1m on private buildings, fences, and non-residential areas in standing form upon nomination/election writ day (Unanimously Carried)
• Recommended Council implement a two-year pilot project for the Hens Program (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting in Fenwyck and Prescott. Additional items include a responsible pet ownership bylaw, business improvement area taxes, and spring budget adjustments.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 7 (Second and Third Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 4 (First Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Prescott Direct Control District (First Reading)
• Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (Third Reading)
• 2024 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (First and Second Reading)

Council approved several budget adjustments for 2024 and transferred over $4.2 million from the 2023 surplus to restricted reserves. The meeting also included progress on land use bylaws and the approval of residential clean energy program innovations.

• Approved $883,000 Municipal and $200,000 Utility spring budget adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $4,280,700 from 2023 Year End surplus to restricted reserves (Unanimous)
• Approved 10% rebate for residential stream in Community Efficiency Financing (Unanimous)
• Approved reserving 20% of residential project financing for homes built in 2000 or earlier (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Fenwyck Stage 7 Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of 2024 Business Improvement Area Tax and Tax Rate Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution advocating for increased provincial funding for accessible school playgrounds (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting for Easton, Copperhaven, and Fenwyck. Additionally, the meeting includes second and third readings for various corporate plan borrowing bylaws.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton Stage 4 (C-1255-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 9 (C-1256-23)
• Omnibus Area Structure Plans Repealing Bylaw (C-1286-23)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 7 (C-1296-24)
• 2024 Corporate Plan Borrowing Bylaws regarding City Hall, Stormwater, and Water Infrastructure

Council passed several borrowing bylaws for solar installation, City Hall renovations, and water and sewer infrastructure. They also approved new policies for municipal solid waste service levels and city investments.

• Approved Solar Installation Protective Services Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Renovation 2024-2025 Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved Harvest Ridge Stormwater Management Facility Rehabilitation Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved Mohr Avenue City Centre Water Infrastructure Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved 49 Diamond Avenue Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Solid Waste Service Levels Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of uncollectible Business Improvement Area taxes for 2019-2023 (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a proposed Community Standards Bylaw. The meeting includes presentations regarding RCMP crime statistics and the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan.

• Bylaw C-1312-24 - Community Standards Bylaw
• RCMP Presentation including Five Year Crime Statistics
• Youth Advisory Committee - 2024 Work Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that Council approve the Youth Advisory Committee's 2024 Work Plan. The committee also received updates from the Parkland RCMP Detachment and a presentation on the Community Standards Bylaw.

• Recommended to Council that the Youth Advisory Committee - 2024 Work Plan be approved (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use and redistricting amendments through public hearings. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on an operating expenditures borrowing bylaw and a responsible pet ownership bylaw.

• Pioneer Lands Area Structure Plan Amendment - Greenbury Neighbourhood
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Prescott Stage 10
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
• Operating Expenditures Borrowing Bylaw

Council passed third readings for land use amendments regarding the Greenbury Neighbourhood, Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District, and Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts. An Operating Expenditures Borrowing Bylaw was also approved. Additionally, the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw received its first and second readings.

• Approved 2nd and 3rd reading of Pioneer Lands Area Structure Plan Amendment - Greenbury Neighbourhood (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd and 3rd reading of Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Prescott Stage 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved 3rd reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts, amended to limit potential EPL Area to 20 per cent (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd and 3rd reading of Operating Expenditures Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st and 2nd reading of Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2024 Regular Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider several land use bylaw amendments, including redistricting and planned lot districts. The meeting also includes multiple borrowing bylaws for infrastructure projects and a discussion on an annexation proposal.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting at 105 Madison Crescent
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting for Prescott Stage 10
• 2024 Corporate Plan Borrowing Bylaws (Solar, City Hall, Stormwater, and Water Infrastructure)
• Annexation Proposal and Notice of Proposed Annexation

Spruce Grove City Council approved 2023 carry forward requests: $1,336,608 in operating funds and $26,145,953 in capital funds, and amended the 2024 budgets accordingly. Council also gave second and third reading to the Meridian Housing Foundation Borrowing Bylaw and added $230,000 in debt servicing costs to the 2024 Operating Budget. Several land-use and borrowing bylaws received first reading, and the Elections Bylaw passed third reading 6-1. Council appointed Sheryl Exley and Denis Meier to the Assessment Review Board for a one-year term.

• Approved 2023 Operating Carry Forward Requests of $1,336,608 (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 Operating Budget by $1,336,608 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Capital Carry Forward Requests of $26,145,953 (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 Capital Budget by $26,145,953 (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to C-1291-24 Meridian Housing Foundation Borrowing Bylaw (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 Operating Budget to include $230,000 in debt servicing costs (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to C-1277-23 Elections Bylaw (6-1, Councillor MacDonald opposed)
• Appointed Sheryl Exley and Denis Meier to the Assessment Review Board for a one-year term ending February 28, 2025 (unanimous)

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Regular Council Meeting

The Spruce Grove Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments and holding a public hearing regarding the Shared E-Scooter Program. Proposed changes include updates to the Land Use Bylaw for home occupations and the Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District. The council will also consider the Elections Bylaw.

• Public hearing: Shared E-Scooter Program in Spruce Grove
• Second and third reading: 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update (C-1283-23)
• Second and third reading: Home Occupations Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1269-23)
• First and second reading: Elections Bylaw (C-1277-23)
• First reading: Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1288-23)

Spruce Grove City Council gave second and third reading to C-1283-23, the 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update, and to C-1269-23, a Land Use Bylaw text amendment on Home Occupations, both unanimously. Council also gave first reading to the Elections Bylaw (C-1277-23) on consent and second reading to it 6-1, with Councillor MacDonald opposed, and gave first reading to the Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District amendment (C-1288-23). Council cancelled the February 20, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, held a non-statutory public hearing on a Shared E-Scooter Program, and went into closed session for an Economic Development Update.

• Gave second and third reading to C-1283-23 - 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to C-1269-23 - Home Occupations text amendment, as amended (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to C-1269-23 - Home Occupations text amendment (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to C-1277-23 - Elections Bylaw on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to C-1277-23 - Elections Bylaw (6-1, Councillor MacDonald opposed)
• Gave first reading to C-1288-23 - Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District text amendment on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Cancelled the February 20, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments and a borrowing bylaw for the Meridian Housing Foundation. The meeting includes presentations from Metrix Group LLP, Westview Health Centre, and JustServe.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (First Reading)
• 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update - Text Amendment (First Reading)
• Meridian Housing Foundation Borrowing Bylaw (First Reading)
• Free Transit Fare for Attendants of Persons Requiring Support
• Audit Plan presentation by Metrix Group LLP

Council directed administration to amend the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw to allow free ridership for mandatory attendants accompanying Accessible Transportation Services clients. Additionally, three bylaws received first reading approval via the consent agenda.

• Approved free transit fare for mandatory attendants of Accessible Transportation Services clients (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for Bylaw C-1229-22: Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for Bylaw C-1283-23: 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for Bylaw C-1291-24: Meridian Housing Foundation Borrowing Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved January 8 Regular Council and January 15 Governance and Priorities Committee minutes (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including changes to home occupations and election regulations. The meeting also includes an update on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan and a discussion on responsible pet ownership.

• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (C-1269-23)
• Elections Bylaw (C-1277-23)
• Election Sign Bylaw (C-1281-23)
• Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
• Responsible Pet Ownership discussion

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed Administration to prepare amendments to the Dog and Domestic Animal Control Bylaw to regulate cats, rename it the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, define and allow domesticated livestock as household pets, and report back on a recommended number of dogs allowed. It also directed an amendment to the Election Sign Bylaw changing the maximum sign height from 6.5 feet to 8 feet. A motion to limit election signs to one per highway median segment per candidate was withdrawn. All recorded resolutions carried unanimously; no bylaws were given final approval at this meeting.

• Directed Administration to bring amendments regulating cats in Spruce Grove (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed Administration to rename the Dog and Domestic Animal Control Bylaw to Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed Administration to define and allow domesticated livestock kept as household pets (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed Administration to report back on a recommended number of dogs permitted (Unanimously Carried)
• Directed amendment to Election Sign Bylaw C-1281-23 changing sign height from 6.5 feet to 8 feet (Unanimously Carried)
• Motion to limit election signs to one per highway median segment per candidate was withdrawn (Unanimously Carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (Unanimously Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m. (Unanimously Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several bylaws including business licensing and development fees. Discussions also include a land use amendment for Easton and Copperhaven, an e-scooter pilot project, and free transit ridership for caregivers.

• Business Licence Bylaw (Third Reading)
• Development Fees and Fines Amendment Bylaw (Third Reading)
• E-Scooter Pilot Project public hearing scheduling
• Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment renewal for Easton and Copperhaven
• Motion for free transit ridership for caregivers

Spruce Grove City Council gave third reading to two bylaws: the Business Licence Bylaw (C-1284-23) and the Development Fees and Fines Amendment Bylaw (C-1287-23), both carried unanimously. Council also scheduled a non-statutory public hearing for February 12, 2024, on a permanent e-scooter program, and voted to renew a defeated Land Use Bylaw text amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts so it can be reconsidered. A motion directing administration to report on free transit ridership for disability support workers was also approved, and a delegation from the Prescott Learning Centre Inclusive Playground Committee requested funding for rubber matting.

• Approved third reading of C-1284-23 Business Licence Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of C-1287-23 Development Fees and Fines Amendment Bylaw (unanimous)
• Scheduled non-statutory public hearing on permanent e-scooter program for Feb 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Renewed C-1229-22 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment for Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts for reconsideration (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report by Jan 22, 2024 on feasibility of free transit ridership for disability support workers (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended to add unsheltered update (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 11, 2023 minutes and 2023 Annual Bylaw and Council Policy Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (unanimous)