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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Special Events Policy
Presented by: Anna Royer, Manager, Funding & Special Events, Recreation & Parks
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Standing Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind City Council Policy C-CS-19 Special Event Permits (Policy C-CS-19).
2. That Standing Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve City Council Policy C-CS-26 Event Policy (Policy C-CS-26).
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SUMMARY
Policy C-CS-19, Attachment 1 to this report, has served as a valuable guide for the City of St. Albert's event permitting processes. However, Administration has determined that there is an opportunity to build upon this operations-focused document and create a more comprehensive approach to supporting events across the City.
This report introduces a refreshed and more dynamic event policy, designed to establish clear principles and authorities for the support, review, and approval of City and community events held in our beautiful outdoor public spaces. Administration's recommendation is to rescind Policy C-CS-19 and replace it with a governance-focused policy that offers a stronger foundation for evaluating and prioritizing event requests. Community event organizers will not experience a change to process or services based on this policy revision, as proposed Policy C-CS-26, Attachment 2 to this report, is in alignment with current service delivery.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Events are essential to building community spirit and enhancing quality of life. In alignment, service levels address both direct delivery of events and support for third-party event hosting on public lands.
Each year, Administration delivers 4-5 City events in municipally owned outdoor spaces (e.g., New Year's Eve fireworks, Canada Day, International Children's Festival). The responsibility for hosting these events is primarily shared between...
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