Delegations
Daniel Haggerty attended as a delegate for information on the City’s public consultation process for rezoning and land development, specifically in Arbour Hills. Council received the presentation as information and tabled it for discussion during Delegation Business.
Reports
Council approved the City of Grande Prairie Meeting Calendar for Council and Standing Committees for the period of October 21, 2024, to October 27, 2025, as presented.
Youth Advisory Council
Council appointed 18 members to the Youth Advisory Council. The members are: Anjelie Fe Gamitan-Pedrano, Atishay Goel, Daisy Nellis, EJ Igao, Emaan Haseeb, Emma Dwyer, Emma Shropshire, Grace Larson, Iraj Parashar, Kalib Thomas, Kennedy Borle, Manya Singhal, Maryam Nazndah, Nabeel Malik, Rafael Malik, Sam Ellwood, Tanvinder Rupana, and Tarandeep Namsot, and will serve for the 2024-2025 term.
Grande Prairie Public Library Bylaws and Membership
Council accepted the Grande Prairie Public Library amendment to Bylaws and Membership, as presented from the Public & Protective Services Committee. These amendments aim to modernize the bylaws and improve their clarity.
FCSSAA Annual General Meeting 2024 – Resolutions for Review and Voting Direction
Council endorsed the two FCSSAA resolutions which will be voted on at the FCSSAA AGM on November 15, 2024, as presented by the Investment & Strategy Committee
Resolution 2024-01 aligns with the City’s food security initiatives, focusing on long-term, community-based solutions. By supporting this resolution, the City would continue its work on addressing root causes of food insecurity, aligning with goals of improving access to housing, mental health services, and economic supports. Resolution 2024-02 enhances governance within FCSSAA, supporting the City’s strategic focus on creating effective and stable leadership in the programs that impact residents’ well-being. Improved governance will enable FCSSAA to implement more sustainable and impactful initiatives
Delegation Business
Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee with a review of the Public Engagement and Advertising processes for rezoning.
Public Hearings
Council gave two readings to Bylaw C-1260-187, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. The amendments permit detached suites without requiring internal parking stalls, while regulating the maximum size and height to minimize impact on neighboring properties. Third reading will be voted on at the next council meeting on November 18.
Council Member Reports
Council gave three readings to Bylaw C-1479, being the Intermunicipal Development Plan.