Sparwood public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review the adoption of Cemetery Management and Fees and Charges bylaws. The meeting also includes a discussion on a $146,000 grant for FireSmart program development and a water use permit for 978 Save On Foods.
- Adoption of Cemetery Management Bylaw 1317, 2023
- Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw 1322, 2023
- $146,000 Community Resiliency Investment Grant application for FireSmart program
- Water Use Permit WUP2023-001 for 978 Save On Foods
- Teck Resources Ltd. Year in Review presentation
Regular Council Meeting
The Sparwood Council is reviewing multiple bylaws regarding zoning, fees, and cemetery management. The agenda also includes discussions on development permits for 127 Centennial Square and new agreements with the Regional District of East Kootenay.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1315, 2023 for RR-1A Zone
- Third reading for 441 Pine Ave Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws
- First, second, and third readings for Fees and Charges Bylaw 1322, 2023
- Development Variance Permit DVP2023-008 to reduce parking spaces at 127 Centennial Square from 15 to 10
- Agreement with Regional District of East Kootenay for building and plumbing inspections
Public Hearing
The District is considering Bylaws 1320 and 1321 to allow for multi-unit affordable housing. The proposal involves rezoning approximately 1.3 hectares of District-owned land from Institutional and Parks/Recreation to R-3 High Density Residential.
- Bylaw 1321: Amendment to change future land use at 441 Pine Ave to Multi-Family Residential
- Bylaw 1320: Rezoning of 441 Evergreen Crescent from PR and I-1 to R-3 High Density Residential
- Removal of subject lands from the Parks and Natural Areas map in Schedule H
- Addition of subject lands to the Form and Character Development Permit Area
Informal Public Hearing
The District of Sparwood is holding an informal public hearing regarding a Development Variance Permit for 127 Centennial Square. The applicant seeks to reduce the required off-street parking from 15 spaces to 10 spaces to accommodate the conversion of three residential suites into eight one-bedroom units.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP2023-008) for 127 Centennial Square
- Request to decrease required off-street parking from 15 to 10 spaces
- Proposal to convert 3 existing residential suites into 8 one-bedroom suites
- Allocation of 2 parking spaces for daycare drop-off or future commercial use
Special Council Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2024-2028 Draft Capital Plan to provide direction to staff regarding project priorities and funding. The report outlines a five-year plan for infrastructure, equipment, and land development. Council may adjust projects before the final financial plan is presented in March 2024.
- Projected 2024 capital expenditure of $35.6M
- $5.0M for secondary treatment upgrades
- $4.7M for Whiskey Jack projects
- $1.5M for Lions Park/Maple Looping
- $1.2M for land purchase
Socio-Community & Economic Effects Advisory Committee
The SCEEAC committee is reviewing reports from Teck regarding blasting management, noise monitoring results, and the Administration Complex construction progress. The meeting also includes reviews of air permit reports and the approval of the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Blasting and Vibration Management Plan overview
- Administration Complex construction update (approximately 40% complete)
- Noise Monitoring Program results for January 1 – September 30, 2023
- Elkview Operations Air Permit 1807 2023 Q3 Report
- Approval of the 2024 SCEEAC meeting schedule
Youth Advisory Commission
The Commission is reviewing the November 2023 Youth Action Sparwood Quarterly Report and proposing a new meeting schedule for 2024. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting.
- Approval of the November 2023 Youth Action Sparwood Quarterly Report
- Proposed 2024 meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of February, June, September, and November
- Review of quarterly program expenses, including $1,235.12 for Creative Teen Studio
- Adoption of minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is considering several bylaw amendments regarding zoning, water use, and delegation. The meeting also includes discussions on leasing property at 367 Pine Avenue to the Sparwood Curling Club and Sparwood Weight Training Club.
- Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1315, 2023
- First, second, and third readings for Water Use Amendment Bylaws 1318 and 1319
- Lease agreement for Sparwood Curling Club at 367 Pine Avenue at $2,516.00 per month
- Lease agreement for Sparwood Weight Training Club at 367 Pine Avenue at $1,750.89 per month
- First and second readings for 441 Pine Avenue OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1320 and 1321
Public Hearing
The District of Sparwood is holding a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1315, 2023. The amendment seeks to permit accessory buildings and structures, such as sheds or detached garages, within the Low-Density Resort Residential (RR-1A) Zone.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1315, 2023 for Low-Density Resort Residential
- Proposed maximum accessory building height of 3.66m (12ft)
- Proposed maximum site coverage for accessory buildings at 10%
- Proposed side and rear yard requirements of 1.52m (5ft) for accessory structures
Town Hall Meeting
The Special Meeting of Council includes discussions on the FireSmart Program, Fire Hall #2, and a potential affordable housing project. The agenda also covers updates on wastewater treatment, Centennial Plaza, and Westwood Land Development.
- Potential Affordable Housing Project discussion
- FireSmart Program update
- Fire Hall #2 discussion
- Wastewater Treatment Plant project update
- Westwood Land Development update
Regular Council Meeting
Sparwood Council will discuss and potentially approve several key items including a $735,000 grant application for the Michel Creek Pathway and Highway #43 Crossing project. Other notable topics include a development variance permit for Whiskey Jack Subdivisions and updates on wildfire salvage operations.
- Development Variance Permit DVP2023-011 for Whiskey Jack Subdivisions
- $735,000 grant application for Michel Creek Pathway and Highway #43 Crossing project
- Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1316, 2023 for adoption
Regular Council Meeting
Sparwood Council will consider first and second readings of a Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, a Zoning Amendment Bylaw affecting Whiskey Jack, and a Snow and Ice Control Policy amendment. The meeting also includes a public hearing notice for the zoning bylaw.
- First, second, and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1316, 2023
- First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1315, 2023 for Whiskey Jack neighbourhood
- Approval of Snow and Ice Control Policy amendment
- Development Variance Permit DVP2023-011 for Whiskey Jack Subdivisions
Youth Advisory Commission
The Youth Advisory Commission will review the September 2023 Youth Action Sparwood Quarterly Report. The meeting also includes a discussion led by Chair Dan Hay regarding finding new youth members.
- Approval of the Youth Action Sparwood Quarterly Report for September 2023
- Discussion regarding recruitment of new youth members
- Review of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- YAS annual budget update showing $59,206.61 remaining from a $63,000.00 estimate
Special Council Meeting
The Special Meeting of Council includes a discussion on Service Excellence led by Gord McIntosh. The agenda also includes a motion to close the meeting to the public.
- Service Excellence discussion led by Gord McIntosh
- Motion to move into an in-camera session
Socio-Community & Economic Effects Advisory Committee
The Socio-Community & Economic Effects Advisory Committee is reviewing seasonal updates on fugitive dust management at Elkview Operations. The meeting also includes a review of improvements made to Teck's community feedback mechanism.
- Q3 2023 EVO Fugitive Dust Management update including water truck usage and mitigation projects
- Review of Teck's Feedback Mechanism improvements, such as increasing online character limits to 1000
- Update on the Elkview Operations Air Permit 1807 2023 Q2 Report
- Status update on action items from the SCEEAC Coordinator
Regular Council Meeting
The Sparwood Council will consider a development variance permit for a garage at 405 White Birch Crescent. The meeting also includes discussions on community funding allocations and several policy updates during the Committee of the Whole.
- Development Variance Permit DVP2023-004 to decrease side yard setback at 405 White Birch Crescent from 1.52m to 0.91m
- $204.62 in-kind allocation for Community Response Network use of the Leisure Centre Boardroom
- $238.32 funding allocation for the Terry Fox Foundation Sparwood Run at the Leisure Centre Spray Park
- Discussion on Public Works snow policy amendments and service improvements
- Review of Civic Recognition, Community Funding & Support, and Days of Significance policies
Regular Council Meeting
The Sparwood Council is reviewing several items including a new Officers and Officials Bylaw and a Housing Action Plan for grant applications. The meeting also includes discussions on drought response measures from Teck and potential budget amendments for river stabilization.
- Contract with EllisD on Industrial for $689,952.40 plus taxes for Elk River Bank Stabilization
- Proposed $200,000 capital budget amendment for the Elk River Stabilization Project
- Adoption of Officers and Officials Bylaw 1310, 2023
- Approval of Housing Action Plan for the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Application
- Authorization of land use permit for Teck Resources Ltd. to drill groundwater monitoring wells