Cranbrook Council reviews zoning, transit, and code of conduct; upcoming committee to hear BC Transit plan
Cranbrook City Council met June 22 with an agenda that included a zoning bylaw amendment, renewal of a theatre operating agreement, and a draft code of conduct, though minutes have not yet been published and no final decisions are on record. The meeting came as the city prepares for a July 6 Committee of the Whole session where BC Transit will present a long-term service plan for the community.
Recent Council Meeting (June 22)
The regular council meeting agenda covered five items:
- **Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4246** – a text amendment to establish an R-6 High Density Multiple Family Residential Zone.
- **Renewal of a five-year operating agreement** with the Key City Theatre Society.
- **2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement** for Cranbrook’s conventional and custom transit systems.
- **Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 4253** – a new code governing council members.
- **Development Variance Permit 3090.20.2606** for a portion of 1st Avenue South.
Because the official minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the council voted on any of these items or deferred them. The agenda indicates the items were up for discussion and possible first, second, or third readings.
Upcoming – Committee of the Whole (July 6)
On Monday, July 6, the Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from BC Transit on the Cranbrook Transit Future Service Plan. The plan is a forward-looking document that examines current performance and proposes service improvements.
Current system statistics from the agenda packet include:
- **7 routes** operated by **6 buses**
- **187,000 annual passenger trips**
- **$2.08 million annual operating cost**
- **$2.25 single-ride fare** (a fare review is part of the discussion, with a potential increase on the table)
The presentation will cover proposed service-hour expansions, route adjustments, fare priorities, and infrastructure investments such as electric fleet readiness and bus stop upgrades. The committee is not expected to make a final decision; rather, it will receive information and provide feedback to staff and BC Transit.
Residents interested in the future of local transit are encouraged to attend the meeting or view the materials online.
Coming Up
- **July 6 – Committee of the Whole** at City Hall: BC Transit presentation on the Cranbrook Transit Future Service Plan. No decision expected; discussion only.
All meeting documents are available on the city’s website.