CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 24, 2025

3:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall

ATTENDEES

• Mayor J. Clayton, 
• M. O'Connor, 
• W. Pilat, 
• G. Berg, 
• K. O’Toole, 
• D. Bressey, 
• C. Thiessen, 
• and G. Blackmore 

All City of Grande Prairie public meetings of Council are accessible to the public as a live stream broadcast through our website at: Meeting Webcast | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Anyone wishing to attend to speak as a delegate must contact Legislative Services at to submit their presentations in advance. Delegates have the option of attending in person or via remote access.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

3.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

4.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

4.1

City Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the City Council meeting held March 10, as presented.

5.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the Agenda as presented.

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Alberta Forest Products Association

7.

REPORTS

7.1

Large Multi-Family Development Grant

• Recommendation:

  Council approve amendments to Policy 357 - Development Incentive Grants Program, as presented. 

7.2

2025 Advocacy Priorities

• Recommendation:

  Council approve the 2025 Council Advocacy Priority list:

  Key Advocacy Priorities - Electricity Distribution Costs; 911 Levy; Northwestern Polytechnic Support; Seniors Housing and Long-Term Care; and Economic Corridors

  Other Advocacy Priorities - Medical First Response Funding; Health Care Supports; and Dedicated Regional Funding.

• Recommendation:

  Council direct Administration to prepare resolutions for the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Fall Convention for submission before June 30, 2025, for: 

  1. Dedicated Regional Service Centre Funding, identifying key services provided in regional hubs that benefit the wider region and require additional funding to support sustainable service delivery; and

  2. Electricity Distribution.

7.3

RCMP Retroactive Salary Payment - Release of Funds

• Recommendation:

  Council approve the release of the RCMP retro payment of $3,937,332.95, previously approved to be funded through the Future Expenditures Reserve.

8.

COMMITTEE BUSINESS

8.1

Council Committee of the Whole

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting held March 12, as presented.

8.2

Public & Protective Services Committee

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the Public & Protective Services Committee meeting held March 18, as presented.

8.3

Operational Services Committee

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the Operational Services Committee meeting held March 18, as presented.

1.

Bylaw C-1464A - Road Closure Bylaw Amendment

• Recommendation:

  Council give three readings to Bylaw C-1464A, being an amendment to a Road Closure Bylaw.

8.4

Investment & Strategy Committee

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the Investment & Strategy Committee meeting held March 18, as presented.

1.

2022-2025 Strategic Priorities Progress Update Q4 2024

• Recommendation:

  Council receive the Q4 2024 Strategic Priorities Progress Update for information.

8.5

Financial & Administrative Services Committee

• Recommendation:

  Council adopt the minutes of the Financial & Administrative Services Committee meeting held March 18, as presented.

1.

Bylaw C-1395P - Amendment to the Fees, Rates & Charges Bylaw

• Recommendation:

  Council give three readings to Bylaw C-1395P, being an amendment to the Fees, Rates & Charges Bylaw.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

Grande Prairie Public Library

10.

DELEGATION BUSINESS

11.

NOTICE OF MOTION

12.

RECESS

13.

DELEGATIONS

14.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

15.1

Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-189

1.

Call to Order

2.

Introduction by Administration

The proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments are housekeeping in nature and aim to improve clarity and ensure consistency.

3.

Presentations/ Submissions

4.

Close Public Hearing

5.

Business Arising from the Hearing

• Recommendation:

  Council give three readings to Bylaw C-1260-189, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw.

15.2

Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-198

1.

Call to Order

2.

Introduction by Administration

The proposed amendments will introduce small-scale residential opportunities within CL, CT, and CG Commercial Districts by allowing "Mixed-Use Apartment (up to 2 units)" as a discretionary use.

3.

Presentations/ Submissions

4.

Close Public Hearing

5.

Business Arising from the Hearing

• Recommendation:

  Council give three readings to Bylaw C-1260-198, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw.

16.

DELEGATION BUSINESS

17.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

18.

ADJOURNMENT