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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Subject: FLAG DISPLAY POLICY Recommendation(s) 1. That City Council Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display provided as Attachment 1 to the Flags Display Policy Agenda Report dated October 20, 2014 be approved. 2. That City Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols be amended by substituting City Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols included as Attachment 2 to the Agenda Report Flags Display Policy dated October 20, Purpose of Report Administration is recommending a new policy on Flag Display to create clarity on the display (raising, lowering) of flags and display of non-government banners. An administrative amendment is also required to C-CG-09 to reflect the City s visual identity and delegations to the City Manager. Council Direction Policy C-CC-09 was first approved on July 17, 2006 and has since been amended several times, the most recent amendment being February 19, Background and Discussion The following changes are proposed (see Attachments 1 and 3): 1) A stand alone Flag Display policy is recommended as the required standards and instructions are lengthy compared to the standards and instructions for the other emblems and symbols addressed within Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbol. The current policy is incomplete as Appendix 3 to the policy only provides direction for lowering the flag to half mast. There is no Council direction on raising or displaying of flags or for where or how many flag poles the City should have. City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 1 File No.: 137-0

2 2) The matter of managing flags is in large part delegated to the City Manager except where specified in the proposed policy; hence the Flag Display policy should be part of the C-CAO series rather than under the Council Governance series. Council Policy C-CAO-01 City Manager Delegations Standard 10 a) states Council s primary role is to set policy whereas the City Manager ensures the implementation of and adherence to Council policy. Additionally, the administrative procedures are removed from the Council policy and delegated to the City Manager for execution. 3) The proposed policy captures current practice for handling requests/directive for flag raising and lowering, which are not addressed in the existing policy: The new policy designates a Community Flag Pole where banners should be placed and defines a process for groups to make a request. Over the past number of years, two community groups have requested flying their banners and these requests are handled by the Mayor s Office (the Franco- Alberta flag for Rendezvous week in March and the Métis flag to mark Métis Awareness Week in November). However, the lack of clear direction and defined roles/responsibilities has on occasion caused confusion on what direction the City and/or Council should take on emergent requests, such as raising the Pride Flag during the Sochi Winter Olympics earlier this year who approves the request and what are the guidelines for making a decision. In 2012, a few residents enquired why the City was not marking the Queen s Diamond Jubilee by flying the Union Jack (the City responded by raising the Union Jack). If there was a clear request process for community groups, interested parties would have had the opportunity to submit a request in advance of the event. This is not a frequently occurring issue, but when it arises, an inappropriate, unpopular or delayed response can have political and emotional outcomes that may be detrimental to the City and the community. The policy clarifies who and how decisions are made on raising flags and clarifies how community groups can make arrangement to have their banners (i.e., flags) displayed. 4) Administration recommends that Council set a standard for where flag poles are installed and which flags thereon displayed. To meet the proposed standards within the Policy, 19 net new flag poles would be required: Current No. Of Flag Poles Additional Flag Poles Needed 4-National, Provincial, Municipal and Fourth Flag Pole 1 St. Albert Place 4-2 Servus Place National, Provincial and Municipal Flag Poles City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 2 File No.: 137-0

3 1-National Flag Pole Current No. Of Flag Poles Additional Flag Poles Needed 3 Beaudry Place Fire Hall Fire Hall Fire Hall StAT Dez Liggett Facility St. Albert Business Centre Skateboard Park (shares with Woodlands Water Play Park) 1-10 Fowler Athletic Park Riel Park Multipurpose Field Maloney Place (RCMP HQ) None recommended* 13 Fountain Park Grosvenor Pool Akinsdale-Kinnex Arenas Jack Kraft Facility Professional Building - - Total No. of Flag Poles 11 (existing) 19 (required) * Skateboard Park can share with the nearby Woodlands Water Play Park. Fountain Park, Akinsdale-Kinnex and Grosvenor Pool are not recommended as recreation activities would be primarily indoors. Flag Poles are not recommended at the Jack Kraft Facility as there are limited public services provided at the site; or at the Professional Building as this is a leased office site with several other non-municipal tenants. 5) City Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols is also proposed to be updated (see Attachment 3) to reflect appropriate references from the City s updated Visual Identity Guide; and delegations are made to the City Manager, consistent with the Municipal Government Act and the City Manager Bylaw, rather than to specific administrative positions whose titles and duties may change from time to time. City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 3 File No.: 137-0

4 Stakeholder Communications or Engagement The proposed policy captures current practice. Internal discussions about the flag pole standards have taken place. Information about the Community Flag Pole and the process to request to use the flag pole would be on the City s website. Implications of Recommendation(s) a) Financial: To meet the proposed standards for flag poles, the suggested plan is to incrementally make progress towards compliance as part of planned renovations or through capital project proposals. The costs would be more accurately reflected in capital charters Administration would put forward in future years, however for purposes of an estimate, the following provides a ball-park for costs: o The estimated total implementation cost at the recommended locations would be $123,500 for the installation of the flag poles, plus the initial purchase of flags would be $1,900, for a total of $125,408. o There are implications on overtime cost for when the requirement for flag raising or lowering is outside of regular work hours, on weekends or statutory holidays, and depending on the number of flag poles to be managed. Using a minimum frequency of five times per year (based on the number of known actual dates identified in the policy) and raising/lowering flags at all proposed locations, manpower cost could be around $3,000 per year or $600 per event. o Estimated cost for replacement of the flags twice a year is $3,800 per year. o No capital charters are proposed for compliance with this new policy for b) Legal / Risk: None at this time. c) Program or Service: Improved community access to the Community Flagpole by providing a clear process and guidelines. d) Organizational: The management of the raising and lowering of flags increases the responsibility of Public Works department staff as there are more flag poles to look after. This has implications on over time cost for times the requirement for flag raising or lowering is after hours, weekends or statutory holiday. City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 4 File No.: 137-0

5 Alternatives and Implications Considered If Council does not wish to support the recommendations, the following alternatives could be considered: a) Alternative 1. Council may consider different standards related to the number of flag poles and the locations where flag poles are installed. There is no set practice; it is up to municipalities to determine their respective preferences. Council may consider reducing the number of locations where flag poles are installed by limiting these to a few high-profile locations, such as at City Hall and/or fire halls. Council may consider increasing the number of locations where flag poles are installed. b) Alternative 2. Council could limit locations where flags are lowered during times of mourning, such as at City Hall and/or fire halls. This would reduce the cost associated with overtime related to lowering/raising of the flags afterhours. Strategic Connections a) Council s Strategic Outcomes and Priorities (See Policy C-CG-02) CULTIVATE EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT: A responsive, accountable government that delivers value to the community. The Flag Display Council Policy is a response to emerging needs expressed by the community through resident, community group and Council member comments to Administration. The recommendations on flag poles consider the cost in context of community pride and need for symbolic expression. CULTIVATE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES: A growing community that has balanced development and management of civic facilities, transportation networks and related services. The Council Flag Display Policy sets a standard for where flag poles should be considered for installation which provides direction to Administration in developing plan for new municipal facilities or buildings. b) Long Term Plans (e.g. MDP, Social Master Plan, Cultural Master Plan, etc.) N/A c) Corporate Objectives (See Corporate Business Plan) Deliver programs and services that meet or exceed our standards Ensure our customers are very satisfied d) Council Policies Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols e) Other Plans or Initiatives (Business Plans, Implementation Strategies, etc.) City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 5 File No.: 137-0

6 The Council Policy on Flag Display will provide direction to Administration in the development and execution of capital plans and budgets related to civic buildings. It will also provide direction in the development of operational budgets in regard to the maintenance and management of the flags and flag poles. Attachment(s) 1. City Council Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display 2. City Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols (Amendments Incorporated) 3. City Council Policy C-CG-09 City Emblems and Symbols (Amendments Highlighted) Originating Department(s): Author(s): General Manager Approval: Corporate Strategic Services Maya Pungur Buick, General Manager Corporate Strategic Services Maya Pungur Buick, General Manager Corporate Strategic Services City Manager Signature: Date: City Council Agenda October 20, 2014 / Page 6 File No.: 137-0

7 Attachment 1 C-CAO-19 CITY COUNCIL POLICY Flag Display AUTHORITY City Council APPROVED Res. No. mm dd REVISED Res. No. mm dd Purpose To provide direction to Administration on displaying Flags on Flag poles on City property. Policy The recognizes the symbolic importance of Flags to groups of people, communities and nations, in bestowing honour and respect, or expressing a collective sense of grief and respect through lowering Flags to half-mast. While the Council reserves the right to determine which Flags will be displayed on City property, Council will strive to accommodate and provide opportunities for community groups to display their Flags. The Municipal Flag Pole(s) at the headquarters of the local RCMP detachment is exempt from this policy, in recognition that the RCMP is a commission of the Federal Government, established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, and thus observe Federal protocols. Definitions Flag means a rectangular piece of cloth bearing the identification symbol of nations, provinces, municipalities or groups. Flag includes the National Flag of Canada, Flag of the Province of Alberta and the Municipal Flag or any other Flag permitted to be flown on a Community Flag Pole. Flag does not include banners. Municipal Flag Pole means the Flag poles on or within City property. These are reserved for any of: the National Flag of Canada, Flag of the Province of Alberta and the Municipal Flag. Community Flag Pole means the first Municipal Flag Pole on the right to an observer facing St. Albert Place, located on the southeast plaza which is in front of the building. Half-mast means the position of the Flag half-way down the mast or pole. The Community Flag Pole is intended to provide opportunities for Community Groups to display their Banner to recognize a significant event or activity sponsored or supported by the City, including special commemorations. Banner means a rectangular piece of cloth or material bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other promotional message and does not have Flag status (e.g., event banners, City promotional banners or banners for organizations or companies.) CITY COUNCIL POLICY C-CAO-19 Page 1 of 5

8 Community Group means a not-for-profit group established under Alberta or Canadian statute for the purpose other than to make a profit, and carries on activities benefitting the community. Their mandate and activities will not discriminate against any individual or group as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or Alberta Human Rights Act or contravene any federal or provincial statute. Cause means a goal or activity intended to achieve a social outcome. Responsibilities City Manager The City Manager is responsible for executing this policy. Mayor The Mayor (or Deputy Mayor), after consulting with other Members of Council, will provide direction to the City Manager on raising of lowering the Flag to half-mast on occasions not identified in this policy or identified in the policy as a special circumstance; and for determining the requirement to display Flags at events where members of Council are officiating. Council Council may direct the City Manager to display a Flag in support of a Cause not associated with any identifiable Community Group. Standards 1. The following Flag Poles shall be installed: a. All City-owned municipal buildings housing municipal offices that offer walk-in public services shall have three Municipal Flag Poles outside the building, either on the grounds or attached to the building, in proximity to the main entrance. The City shall endeavour to have the same standard with leased buildings where the City is the sole or primary occupant and where public services are offered. b. City Hall and other municipal locations that are designed or expected to host representatives from out of province or out of country or host visitors with their own banners, shall have four Municipal Flag Poles to provide a mast for the display of visiting jurisdictional flags. c. Outdoor sports fields where the National Anthem is expected to be sung shall have a Municipal Flag Pole. 2. Display of Flags on Municipal Flag Poles: a. Where there are four Municipal Flag Poles: CITY COUNCIL POLICY C-CAO-19 Page 2 of 5

9 i. The fourth Municipal Flag Pole shall be used for the display of the Flag of visiting jurisdictions. The Mayor may approve the raising of any of the following Flags: 1. the United Nations 2. the Flag of a nation or state recognized by Canada when the nation s sovereign or the sovereign s representative is visiting the city 3. the Flag of a Canadian jurisdiction when an official representative is visiting the city. 4. When the fourth Flag Pole is not in use as per 1-3 above, the National Flag of Canada shall be displayed. ii. Not withstanding i) above, the Community Flag Pole, which is the fourth Flag Pole at St. Albert Place, is the only Municipal Flag Pole to be used to display the Flags of community groups. Community groups interested in displaying their Flag shall apply to the City Manager as outlined in the Administrative Procedure associated with this policy. b. Where there are three Municipal Flag Poles, the National Flag of Canada, the Province of Alberta Flag and the Municipal Flag shall be flown. c. Where there is one Municipal Flag Pole, the National Flag of Canada shall be flown. 3. Three Flag Poles shall be in Council Chambers and where standing committees of Council meet to display the national, provincial and municipal Flag. A fourth may be added, as required, to display the Flag of other governments when their representatives are in attendance. 4. Flags shall be displayed at any official event where the Mayor or Deputy Mayor is officiating a municipal event (minimum of two: national and municipal). When other levels of government are participating, the corresponding Flag shall be displayed. Where the event is of a significance that warrants the display of Flags, the appropriate Flag shall be displayed in accordance with this policy. 5. The display and raising/lowering of Flags will be in adherence to the Government of Canada s Flag Etiquette. 6. Display of Banners: a. Banners shall only be displayed on the Community Flag Poles. b. Council shall not display a Flag or Banner in support of a Cause if: i. it supports a political party or a Cause associated with a political party; ii. the Cause could be unduly provocative, divisive and disruptive in the community; CITY COUNCIL POLICY C-CAO-19 Page 3 of 5

10 iii. the Cause falls outside the powers of a municipality as defined in the Municipal Government Act. c. Notwithstanding Standard 6 c ii or iii above., Council may approve flying a Banner in support of a Cause that supports the rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Alberta Human Rights Act. d. Banners promoting a commercial, for-profit enterprise, event, activity or Cause shall not be displayed on the Community Flag Pole. 7. The Flags flown by the cenotaph shall be chosen, provided and raised/lowered by the Royal Canadian Legion. 8. Flags flown outside will be flown at half-mast at all locations the City has Flag poles to mark a solemn occasion, including the following: a. April 28, National Day of Mourning (for those who have suffered and died in the workplace): i. Flags at all City properties and buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. b. September 11, National Day of Service: i. Flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset at all City properties and buildings. ii. If a City facility is located by the cenotaph or a place where a service is taking place, half-masting is to occur from 11:00 am to sunset or at the time of the service until sunset. c. Second Sunday in September of each year, Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day: i. Flags will be flown at half-mast at St. Albert Place and Fire Stations from sunrise to sunset. d. Last Sunday in September of each year, Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day (to honour fallen Canadian Police and Peace Officers ): i. Flags will be flown at half-mast at St. Albert Place and Fire Stations from sunrise to sunset. e. November 11, Remembrance Day: i. Flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset at all City properties and buildings. ii. If a City facility is located by a cenotaph or a place where a service is taking place, half-masting is to occur from 11:00 am to sunset or at the time of the service until sunset. f. To commemorate the death of a member of the Canadian Forces (To show respect for members of the Canadian Forces whose residence was in St. Albert): i. Current and Former Members of Canadian Forces from St. Albert (born in St. Albert or has made St. Albert home or a St. Albert reservist): CITY COUNCIL POLICY C-CAO-19 Page 4 of 5

11 1. Flags will be flown at half-mast at City Hall upon notification of death until sunset the day of the funeral. ii. In the case of a employee on leave as a reservist: 1. Flags at the employee s department headquarters may be flown at half-mast from notification of death until sunset day of the funeral. 2. Flags will be flown at half-mast at all civic properties and buildings on the day of the funeral(s). iii. In case of special circumstances related to Members of the Canadian Forces. g. To commemorate the death of a former members of the St. Albert Fire Department: i. The St. Albert Fire Department may follow their documented policy and procedure to fly flags at half-mast at Fire Halls to honour former members on the day of the funeral or memorial service. h. Other Special Circumstances: i. Flags may be flown at half-mast as a result of a significant event or circumstance. 9. On the occasion requiring Flags be flown at half-mast: a. All Flags on Municipal Flag Poles will be lowered to half mast; however, depending on the circumstance Flags may be lowered to half mast only at specific City locations (see Standard 8 above) or lowered on all Municipal Flagpoles, at the discretion of the Mayor. b. All Flags in a group or those which are together shall be flown at half-mast. c. Flags or Banners on the Community Flag Pole, if displaying a Community Flag or Banner at the time, will be lowered to half mast. Community groups may opt to remove their Flag or Banner, but the Flag or Banner 1742will not be raised again during the duration of the half-mast period. CITY COUNCIL POLICY C-CAO-19 Page 5 of 5

12 Attachment 2 C-CC-09 CITY COUNCIL POLICY City Emblems and Symbols AUTHORITY City Council APPROVED Res. No. mm dd C REVISED Res. No. mm dd C C C C REVISED Res. No. mm dd C C C REVISED Res. No. mm dd Purpose To establish the significance and clarify the use of the City s emblems and symbols. Policy The has a long and meaningful history. The City is also building a foundation for the future. Elements of the City s history, as well as its forward-looking approach, have been captured in the City s emblems and symbols, which shall be used in accordance with the standards. Definitions Chain of Office is a symbol of pride, and a living work of art that celebrates the history of St. Albert and the contributions of those who had a part in St. Albert s development. The chain is comprised of 12 sculpted medallions depicting 12 key milestones in St. Albert s history. These key phases are described in Appendix 1. The medallions are joined together by a portion of deer hide that connects to the back of the chain where the names of past mayors, since the incorporation of St. Albert in 1904, are commemorated. Coat of Arms/Crest, shown in Figure 1, Appendix 2, includes a stylized cross, sky, hills, wavy band, trees, wheat and a motto. The Crest is used exclusively for legislative purposes. The stylized cross signifies Father Lacombe's mission. The sky and hills portray the scenic surroundings of St. Albert and the wavy band represents the Sturgeon River. Spruce trees show the lumber with which the settlement was built and the wheat symbolizes the agriculture basis of the economy in the early days. "In Omnibus Respice Finem," meaning "in everything you do look to the end," is the motto of St. Albert. The Crest was developed in 1967 as a centennial project. Coat of Arms/Crest Pins bear the City s Coat of Arms/Crest. Flag includes an abstract design, with red, white and blue. The blue and white, the colours of Quebec, recall the Métis and Francophones who were the first settlers in St. Albert. The traditional colours of Britain, red, white and blue, symbolize the many Anglophones who contributed to the expansion of the community. The Flag is the configuration chosen by the residents of St. Albert as the result of an official ballot in The design of the flag is shown in Figure 2, Appendix 2. Flag Pins bear the City s Logo above the City s flag. Page 1 of 9

13 Key to the City includes either a small or a large brass key bearing the City s Logo. Keys are given to members of the community who have enhanced the City s profile, or who have endeared themselves to the community. Logo means the stylized version of the name, St. Albert. The Logo identifies the administrative arm of the City. The correct use of the Logo or variations of the Logo are described in The Visual Identity Guide. The Logo is shown in Figure 4, Appendix 2. Logo Pins bear the City s Logo. Standards 1. The Chain of Office shall be worn by the Mayor on ceremonial occasions and when appearing in official capacity. In the event that the Mayor is unable to be present at these functions, the Deputy Mayor shall wear the Chain of Office. The Mayor s Chain of Office may be worn at, but not limited to: a. Council s Inaugural meetings; b. Council s Organizational meetings; c. Meetings and events at which dignitaries from other levels of government are in attendance; and d. Official ceremonies such as the opening of new or renovated facilities, or the delivery of proclamations. The Chain of Office is considered part of the City s permanent art collection. As such, the reproduction of the chain, in whole and/or in part, must adhere to the City s Public Art Policy and be approved by Council. When the Chain of Office is not in use, the Office of the Mayor will be its custodian and will be responsible for its public display. 2. The Coat of Arms/Crest shall be used only for: a. letterhead of the Office of the Mayor; b. Council policies, agenda reports, minutes, bylaws, and reports going to Council; c. invitations extended by Council, official plaques, and other effects of office; and d. part of the design of the City s flag. 3. The Mayor and Councillors may distribute Coat of Arms/Crest Pins to: a. Former Mayors and Councillors; b. Ranking Elected Government Officials (Federal and Provincial Ministers); c. St. Albert M.L.A.s; d. Mayors of other municipalities in Alberta or Canada; and e. Members of the Senior Leadership Team. 4. The Mayor, Councillors, and members of Senior Leadership Team may distribute City Logo Pins. 5. The Mayor may distribute City Logo Pins and Flag Pins to groups that are traveling and representing the during their travels. The Mayor may also distribute City Logo Pins and Flag Pins to visitors to St. Albert Place, to groups of students, and at functions that the Mayor attends as City Council s representative. Page 2 of 9

14 6. Upon election, and in each subsequent year, each Councillor shall receive 100 City Pins (Logo and Flag) to be distributed at the discretion of the Councillor. 7. Refer to Council Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display for direction on the display of flags. 8. A Key to the City may be given to an individual or to members of teams, including, but not restricted to, individuals whose academic, sports or cultural achievements are national or international in scope. 9. The Logo must be displayed on all visual communications for audiences external to the City. Non-profit, non-commercial groups representing St. Albert may request use of the City bud icon and the words The Botanical Arts City. Only the City Manager, or the City Manager s designate, may provide the Logo to external parties for use on signs, correspondence, and other visual materials. The Visual Identity Guide will be provided with the Logo. Only the City Manager may authorize changes to the Logo. 10. The officially adopted flora for the is as follows: a. Coniferous Tree (Evergreen) White Spruce (Picea glauca) b. Shrub Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) c. Flower Petunia (Solanaceae petunioideae - Petunia x hybrida) d. Deciduous Tree American Elm (Ulmus Americana) Appendices 1. St. Albert Chain of Office Key Milestones 2. Emblems and Symbols Cross References: Corporate Visual Identity Guidelines; Policy C-CS-04, Public Art; Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display; Federal Department Responsible for Canadian Heritage Rules for Flying the Flag Page 3 of 9

15 St. Albert Chain of Office 12 Key Milestones APPENDIX 1 1) Pre-1881 Cree or Aboriginal Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason There is archaeological evidence that this area served as a temporary home for aboriginal peoples as long ago as 6 to 7,000 and as recently as a few hundred years ago. Evidence includes fire hearths, flakes (arrowheads), bison bones, choppers, and possibly a buffalo jump in the Namao area, east of St. Albert. 2) Founders (Father Lacombe and Bishop Taché St. Albert Mission) Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson On January 14, 1861, Bishop Taché and Father Lacombe interrupted their journey from the Lac Ste. Anne Mission to Fort Edmonton to have tea on a hill overlooking the Sturgeon River valley. Father Lacombe felt that this site had the potential to become the site of an agricultural mission. Bishop Taché agreed and named the mission St. Albert, after Father Lacombe s patron saint. On April 9, 1861, Father Lacombe, along with four Métis men, started work on a chapel. Ten days later, they had built a rough-hewn one-storey building measuring thirty by twenty-five feet. The chapel, which today stands just east of its original site, is believed to be the oldest standing building in Alberta. 3) Métis Settlement and Culture Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason When Father Lacombe arrived on the north bank of the Sturgeon River to establish the St. Albert Mission, he was accompanied by four Métis families. By 1870, the population had grown to between 900 and 1000, mostly Métis. The buffalo hunt was an important part of the Métis culture. During the early years of the mission, a large segment of the population participated in the massive, well-organized Edmonton Hunt. Buffalo meat was a staple food and the hides were used for clothing, shelter and as a trade item with the Hudson s Bay. 4) Grey Nuns (Oblates) First School/First Hospital Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson The first Grey Nuns to arrive in St. Albert, in 1863, were Sister Zoe Leblanc-Emery, Sister Marie Jacques-Alphonse and Sister Adele Lamy. By September 1864, a new twostorey convent was completed and served as an orphanage, school and hospital. It was the first such institution to be built west of the Red River. When it opened, the school had twenty students registered, a number which doubled over the next five years. 5) Hudson s Bay Company (Coat of Arms/Fur Trading) Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason In May of 1670, The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading into Hudson s Bay received a royal charter from Charles the Second, granting it a monopoly over Rupert s Land, i.e. all land drained by rivers flowing into Hudson Bay. Page 4 of 9

16 6) Dominion of Canada (NWT) 1867 Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake In 1866, representatives from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and both Upper and Lower Canada met in London, England, for discussions with the Colonial Office regarding confederation. The London Conference led directly to the most important statute in Canadian constitutional history, the British North America Act of It was proclaimed on July 1, now celebrated as Canada Day. The Act provided for four provinces in the new Dominion Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with others being able to join at a later date. The Act remained in force until the Constitution Act of The purchase of Rupert s Land from the Hudson s Bay Company in 1870 transferred the land as well as the people of St. Albert from a territory owned and controlled by the Hudson s Bay Company to the Northwest Territories, which was under the authority of the Dominion of Canada. 7) Incorporation as a Town (1904) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake Lieutenant Governor A. E. Forget officially proclaimed St. Albert a town on September 1, Chérie Hébert was the first mayor. St. Albert began its life as a town during an era of large-scale immigration, agricultural expansion and increasing prosperity throughout the west. 8) 1905 St. Albert is Part of Alberta (Provincial Crest) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake When the Provincial District of Alberta was created in 1882, the Marquis of Lorne was the Governor General of Canada. He named the district in honour of his wife, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 1905, the district became a Province. The Shield of Arms of Alberta was adopted on May 30, The shield is topped by a red St. George s Cross on a white background and features a range of snowcapped mountains against an azure sky, with green hills, vast prairie and a field of wheat. The motto of the province is Fortis et Liber, strong and free. 9) Agricultural Role in Driving Growth to 1961 (Grain Elevators) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake St. Albert was an agricultural mission. From its founding in 1861 until the 1960s, agriculture was a major component of the local economy. The mission farm won many prizes for its produce at the Edmonton Exhibition in The introduction of new wheat strains in the 1880s, notably Red Fife and later White Fife both early maturing varieties, and advanced mechanization led to greater productivity and efficiency on area farms. A significant factor in the prosperity and growth of St. Albert was the advent of the railway. A branch of the Canadian Northern Railway passed through St. Albert to Athabasca Landing. In 1907, a trestle bridge was constructed across the Sturgeon River and a station was built north of the river, on land purchased from the Grey Nuns. The erection of this structure had a dynamic effect on the local economy; besides providing passenger service into Edmonton, it also facilitated the rapid transportation of grain and livestock to market. A year previous to the arrival of the railway, the Alberta Grain Company built a grain elevator. In 1929 the Alberta Wheat Pool built a second grain storage facility just south of the original one. The elevators ceased operation in 1989 Page 5 of 9

17 and were bought by the in They were designated as a Provincial Historic Resource in ) 1977 Incorporation as a City Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson In 1976, Mayor Richard Plain applied to the provincial government for city status, the town having grown so much that it had long ago exceeded the necessary requirements. Official notification of the acceptance was given by Dick Johnston, Minister of Municipal Affairs, in November 1976 and on January 1, 1977, St. Albert, the province s largest town, became its eleventh city. 11) Economic Growth and Prosperity (People, Business) Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson Since its inception in 1861, St. Albert has had its fair share of trials and tribulations; however, the small mission settlement has continued to grow and develop. Business development has kept pace to service the needs of the population. Gone are the days when St. Albert was an agrarian settlement. It is a sophisticated, well-educated, urban centre with the fifth largest population in the province. 12) St. Albert Place 1984 (A Cultural Centre) Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason St. Albert Place, a landmark civic and cultural centre, designed by renowned Métis architect Douglas Cardinal, was officially opened in June of A three-day celebration, complete with a street dance, fireworks, a country-style picnic and entertainment officially opened the building, which had been years in the planning and development stage. In 1974, a Master Plan was developed and by 1979, it had been decided that a combined civic and cultural centre that met the needs of the city until the end of the century would best suit the community. The building houses civic offices and services, council chambers, art studios, as well as a theatre, museum and library. This unique building echoes the curves of the bank of the Sturgeon River, along which it is situated. Page 6 of 9

18 Emblems and Symbols APPENDIX 2 The correct use of all emblems and symbols is defined in The Corporate Identity Guidelines. Any questions regarding The Corporate Identity Guidelines, including questions about authorization for use of the City s emblems or symbols, or how to correctly use them, should be directed to the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing. Figure 1 The Coat of Arms/Crest The crest was developed in 1967 as a centennial project. It is used exclusively for legislative purposes by the City. It appears on the letterhead of the Office of the Mayor, invitations extended by Council, official plaques, and is included in the design of St. Albert s flag. On the crest is a stylized cross, signifying Father Lacombe s mission. The sky and hills portray the scenic surroundings of St. Albert and the wavy band the Sturgeon River. Spruce trees show the lumber with which the settlement was built and the wheat symbolizes the agriculture basis of the economy of the early days. In Omnibus Respice Finem, meaning in everything you do look to the end, is the motto of St. Albert. Questions regarding the use of the crest, the flag and the motto should be directed to the City Manager s Office. Figure 2 The Flag St. Albert s flag was chosen by the residents in a ballot and was officially approved by Council in The description provided by the designer is as follows: In abstract design, the blue and white, the colours of Quebec, recall the Métis and Francophones who were the first settlers in St. Albert. The traditional colours of Britain, red, white and blue, symbolize the many Anglophones who contributed to the expansion of the community. Figure 3 The Logo (1977 to 2010) The logo, as shown at left, was adopted by the City in 1977 and was used exclusively until 2010 when a new logo (see Figure 4, below) was adopted. The use and display of the old logo will be gradually phased out over time as new products featuring the new logo replace those with the old logo. As such, this logo will still be in use after the introduction of the new logo in Page 7 of 9

19 Figure 4 The Logo The correct use of the Logo, shown at left, is defined in The Visual Identity Guide, including the use of black and white, full colour, and alternate colour versions of the Logo. Also defined are proper placement, spacing and sizing of the Logo. The logo may be used either with or without the Cultivate Life text line. Other text lines, such as the name of a City department may be inserting in its place. The permitted variations of text used in association with the graphic elements of the Logo are also explained in The Visual Identity Guide. Figure 5 The Secondary Logo The Leaf Icon The Secondary Logo, which has also been referred to as the Leaf Icon, is shown at left. It is a graphic element that replicates elements of the Logo, and it does not include any text elements. The correct use of this graphic element is defined in The Visual Identity Guide, including the use of black and white, full colour, and alternate colour versions of the Secondary Logo and the proper placement, spacing and sizing. Page 8 of 9

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21 Attachment 3 C-CC-09 CITY COUNCIL POLICY City Emblems and Symbols AUTHORITY City Council APPROVED Res. No. mm dd C REVISED Res. No. mm dd C C C C REVISED Res. No. mm dd C C C REVISED Res. No. mm dd Purpose To establish the significance and clarify the use of the City s emblems and symbols. Policy The has a long and meaningful history. The City is also building a foundation for the future. Elements of the City s history, as well as its forward-looking approach, have been captured in the City s emblems and symbols, which shall be used in accordance with the standards. Definitions Chain of Office is a symbol of pride, and a living work of art that celebrates the history of St. Albert and the contributions of those who had a part in St. Albert s development. The chain is comprised of 12 sculpted medallions depicting 12 key milestones in St. Albert s history. These key phases are described in Appendix 1. The medallions are joined together by a portion of deer hide that connects to the back of the chain where the names of past mayors, since the incorporation of St. Albert in 1904, are commemorated. Coat of Arms/Crest, shown in Figure 1, Appendix 2, includes a stylized cross, sky, hills, wavy band, trees, wheat and a motto. The Crest is used exclusively for legislative purposes. The stylized cross signifies Father Lacombe's mission. The sky and hills portray the scenic surroundings of St. Albert and the wavy band represents the Sturgeon River. Spruce trees show the lumber with which the settlement was built and the wheat symbolizes the agriculture basis of the economy in the early days. "In Omnibus Respice Finem," meaning "in everything you do look to the end," is the motto of St. Albert. The Crest was developed in 1967 as a centennial project. Coat of Arms/Crest Pins bear the City s Coat of Arms/Crest. Flag includes an abstract design, with red, white and blue. The blue and white, the colours of Quebec, recall the Métis and Francophones who were the first settlers in St. Albert. The traditional colours of Britain, red, white and blue, symbolize the many Anglophones who contributed to the expansion of the community. The Flag is the configuration chosen by the residents of St. Albert as the result of an official ballot in The design of the flag is shown in Figure 2, Appendix 2. Flag Pins bear the City s Logo above the City s flag. Page 1 of 13

22 Key to the City includes either a small or a large brass key bearing the City s Logo. Keys are given to members of the community who have enhanced the City s profile, or who have endeared themselves to the community. Logo means the stylized version of the name, St. Albert. The Logo identifies the administrative arm of the City. The correct use of the Logo or variations of the Logo are described in The Visual Identity Guide. The Logo is shown in Figure 4, Appendix 2. Logo Pins bear the City s Logo. Standards 1. The Chain of Office shall be worn by the Mayor on ceremonial occasions and when appearing in official capacity. In the event that the Mayor is unable to be present at these functions, the Deputy Mayor shall wear the Chain of Office. The Mayor s Chain of Office may be worn at, but not limited to: a. Council s Inaugural meetings; b. Council s Organizational meetings; c. Meetings and events at which dignitaries from other levels of government are in attendance; and d. Official ceremonies such as the opening of new or renovated facilities, or the delivery of proclamations. The Chain of Office is considered part of the City s permanent art collection. As such, the reproduction of the chain, in whole and/or in part, must adhere to the City s Public Art Policy and be approved by Council. When the Chain of Office is not in use, the Office of the Mayor will be its custodian and will be responsible for its public display. 2. The Coat of Arms/Crest shall be used only for: a. letterhead of the Office of the Mayor; b. Council policies, agenda reports, minutes, bylaws, and reports going to Council; c. invitations extended by Council, official plaques, and other effects of office; and d. part of the design of the City s flag. 3. The Mayor and Councillors may distribute Coat of Arms/Crest Pins to: a. Former Mayors and Councillors; b. Ranking Elected Government Officials (Federal and Provincial Ministers); c. St. Albert M.L.A.s; d. Mayors of other municipalities in Alberta or Canada; and e. Members of the Senior Leadership Team. 4. The Mayor, Councillors, and members of Senior Leadership Team may distribute City Logo Pins. 5. The Mayor may distribute City Logo Pins and Flag Pins to groups that are traveling and representing the during their travels. The Mayor may also distribute City Logo Pins and Flag Pins to visitors to St. Albert Place, to groups of students, and at functions that the Mayor attends as City Council s representative. Page 2 of 13

23 6. Upon election, and in each subsequent year, each Councillor shall receive 100 City Pins (Logo and Flag) to be distributed at the discretion of the Councillor. 7. Flags may be displayed individually or in groups. The arrangement of flags shall be consistent with the rules of flag etiquette defined by the federal governmental department responsible for Canadian Heritage. Refer to Appendix 3 (attached) Council Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display for the purpose, policy, guidelines and procedures for lowering flags to half-mast direction on the display of flags. 8. A Key to the City may be given to an individual or to members of teams, including, but not restricted to, individuals whose academic, sports or cultural achievements are national or international in scope. 9. The Logo must be displayed on all visual communications for audiences external to the City and in accordance with the Visual Identity Guide. The Logo may be used alone or with the appropriate typestyle to identify an individual City Division or Department. Non-profit, non-commercial groups representing St. Albert may request use of the City bud icon and the words The Botanical Arts City. also use the Logo provided they have written permission from the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing and the words, the City of are deleted. Only the City Manager Corporate Communications and Marketing, or the City Manager s Director s designate, may provide the Logo to external parties for use on signs, correspondence, and other visual materials. The Visual Identity Guide will be provided with the Logo. Only the City Manager Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing may authorize changes to the Logo. 10. The officially adopted flora for the is as follows: a. Coniferous Tree (Evergreen) White Spruce (Picea glauca) b. Shrub Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) c. Flower Petunia (Solanaceae petunioideae - Petunia x hybrida) d. Deciduous Tree American Elm (Ulmus Americana) Appendices 1. St. Albert Chain of Office Key Milestones 2. Emblems and Symbols 3. Flying Flags at Half-Mast Cross References: Corporate Visual Identity Guidelines; Policy C-CS-04, Public Art; Policy C-CAO-19 Flag Display; Federal Department Responsible for Canadian Heritage Rules for Flying the Flag; City of Calgary, Half-Mast Flag Policy #CC037 Page 3 of 13

24 St. Albert Chain of Office 12 Key Milestones APPENDIX 1 1) Pre-1881 Cree or Aboriginal Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason There is archaeological evidence that this area served as a temporary home for aboriginal peoples as long ago as 6 to 7,000 and as recently as a few hundred years ago. Evidence includes fire hearths, flakes (arrowheads), bison bones, choppers, and possibly a buffalo jump in the Namao area, east of St. Albert. 2) Founders (Father Lacombe and Bishop Taché St. Albert Mission) Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson On January 14, 1861, Bishop Taché and Father Lacombe interrupted their journey from the Lac Ste. Anne Mission to Fort Edmonton to have tea on a hill overlooking the Sturgeon River valley. Father Lacombe felt that this site had the potential to become the site of an agricultural mission. Bishop Taché agreed and named the mission St. Albert, after Father Lacombe s patron saint. On April 9, 1861, Father Lacombe, along with four Métis men, started work on a chapel. Ten days later, they had built a rough-hewn one-storey building measuring thirty by twenty-five feet. The chapel, which today stands just east of its original site, is believed to be the oldest standing building in Alberta. 3) Métis Settlement and Culture Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason When Father Lacombe arrived on the north bank of the Sturgeon River to establish the St. Albert Mission, he was accompanied by four Métis families. By 1870, the population had grown to between 900 and 1000, mostly Métis. The buffalo hunt was an important part of the Métis culture. During the early years of the mission, a large segment of the population participated in the massive, well-organized Edmonton Hunt. Buffalo meat was a staple food and the hides were used for clothing, shelter and as a trade item with the Hudson s Bay. 4) Grey Nuns (Oblates) First School/First Hospital Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson The first Grey Nuns to arrive in St. Albert, in 1863, were Sister Zoe Leblanc-Emery, Sister Marie Jacques-Alphonse and Sister Adele Lamy. By September 1864, a new twostorey convent was completed and served as an orphanage, school and hospital. It was the first such institution to be built west of the Red River. When it opened, the school had twenty students registered, a number which doubled over the next five years. 5) Hudson s Bay Company (Coat of Arms/Fur Trading) Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason In May of 1670, The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading into Hudson s Bay received a royal charter from Charles the Second, granting it a monopoly over Rupert s Land, i.e. all land drained by rivers flowing into Hudson Bay. Page 4 of 13

25 6) Dominion of Canada (NWT) 1867 Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake In 1866, representatives from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and both Upper and Lower Canada met in London, England, for discussions with the Colonial Office regarding confederation. The London Conference led directly to the most important statute in Canadian constitutional history, the British North America Act of It was proclaimed on July 1, now celebrated as Canada Day. The Act provided for four provinces in the new Dominion Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with others being able to join at a later date. The Act remained in force until the Constitution Act of The purchase of Rupert s Land from the Hudson s Bay Company in 1870 transferred the land as well as the people of St. Albert from a territory owned and controlled by the Hudson s Bay Company to the Northwest Territories, which was under the authority of the Dominion of Canada. 7) Incorporation as a Town (1904) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake Lieutenant Governor A. E. Forget officially proclaimed St. Albert a town on September 1, Chérie Hébert was the first mayor. St. Albert began its life as a town during an era of large-scale immigration, agricultural expansion and increasing prosperity throughout the west. 8) 1905 St. Albert is Part of Alberta (Provincial Crest) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake When the Provincial District of Alberta was created in 1882, the Marquis of Lorne was the Governor General of Canada. He named the district in honour of his wife, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 1905, the district became a Province. The Shield of Arms of Alberta was adopted on May 30, The shield is topped by a red St. George s Cross on a white background and features a range of snowcapped mountains against an azure sky, with green hills, vast prairie and a field of wheat. The motto of the province is Fortis et Liber, strong and free. 9) Agricultural Role in Driving Growth to 1961 (Grain Elevators) Designed and Sculpted by Dave Kerslake St. Albert was an agricultural mission. From its founding in 1861 until the 1960s, agriculture was a major component of the local economy. The mission farm won many prizes for its produce at the Edmonton Exhibition in The introduction of new wheat strains in the 1880s, notably Red Fife and later White Fife both early maturing varieties, and advanced mechanization led to greater productivity and efficiency on area farms. A significant factor in the prosperity and growth of St. Albert was the advent of the railway. A branch of the Canadian Northern Railway passed through St. Albert to Athabasca Landing. In 1907, a trestle bridge was constructed across the Sturgeon River and a station was built north of the river, on land purchased from the Grey Nuns. The erection of this structure had a dynamic effect on the local economy; besides providing passenger service into Edmonton, it also facilitated the rapid transportation of grain and livestock to market. A year previous to the arrival of the railway, the Alberta Grain Company built a grain elevator. In 1929 the Alberta Wheat Pool built a second grain storage facility just south of the original one. The elevators ceased operation in 1989 Page 5 of 13

26 and were bought by the in They were designated as a Provincial Historic Resource in ) 1977 Incorporation as a City Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson In 1976, Mayor Richard Plain applied to the provincial government for city status, the town having grown so much that it had long ago exceeded the necessary requirements. Official notification of the acceptance was given by Dick Johnston, Minister of Municipal Affairs, in November 1976 and on January 1, 1977, St. Albert, the province s largest town, became its eleventh city. 11) Economic Growth and Prosperity (People, Business) Designed and Sculpted by Al Henderson Since its inception in 1861, St. Albert has had its fair share of trials and tribulations; however, the small mission settlement has continued to grow and develop. Business development has kept pace to service the needs of the population. Gone are the days when St. Albert was an agrarian settlement. It is a sophisticated, well-educated, urban centre with the fifth largest population in the province. 12) St. Albert Place 1984 (A Cultural Centre) Designed and Sculpted by Gerry Nason St. Albert Place, a landmark civic and cultural centre, designed by renowned Métis architect Douglas Cardinal, was officially opened in June of A three-day celebration, complete with a street dance, fireworks, a country-style picnic and entertainment officially opened the building, which had been years in the planning and development stage. In 1974, a Master Plan was developed and by 1979, it had been decided that a combined civic and cultural centre that met the needs of the city until the end of the century would best suit the community. The building houses civic offices and services, council chambers, art studios, as well as a theatre, museum and library. This unique building echoes the curves of the bank of the Sturgeon River, along which it is situated. Page 6 of 13

27 Emblems and Symbols APPENDIX 2 The correct use of all emblems and symbols is defined in The Corporate Identity Guidelines. Any questions regarding The Corporate Identity Guidelines, including questions about authorization for use of the City s emblems or symbols, or how to correctly use them, should be directed to the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing. Figure 1 The Coat of Arms/Crest The crest was developed in 1967 as a centennial project. It is used exclusively for legislative purposes by the City. It appears on the letterhead of the Office of the Mayor, invitations extended by Council, official plaques, and is included in the design of St. Albert s flag. On the crest is a stylized cross, signifying Father Lacombe s mission. The sky and hills portray the scenic surroundings of St. Albert and the wavy band the Sturgeon River. Spruce trees show the lumber with which the settlement was built and the wheat symbolizes the agriculture basis of the economy of the early days. In Omnibus Respice Finem, meaning in everything you do look to the end, is the motto of St. Albert. Questions regarding the use of the crest, the flag and the motto should be directed to the City Manager s Office. Figure 2 The Flag St. Albert s flag was chosen by the residents in a ballot and was officially approved by Council in The description provided by the designer is as follows: In abstract design, the blue and white, the colours of Quebec, recall the Métis and Francophones who were the first settlers in St. Albert. The traditional colours of Britain, red, white and blue, symbolize the many Anglophones who contributed to the expansion of the community. Figure 3 The Logo (1977 to 2010) The logo, as shown at left, was adopted by the City in 1977 and was used exclusively until 2010 when a new logo (see Figure 4, below) was adopted. The use and display of the old logo will be gradually phased out over time as new products featuring the new logo replace those with the old logo. As such, this logo will still be in use after the introduction of the new logo in Page 7 of 13

28 Figure 4 The Logo The correct use of the Logo, shown at left, is defined in The Visual Identity Guide, including the use of black and white, full colour, and alternate colour versions of the Logo. Also defined are proper placement, spacing and sizing of the Logo. The logo may be used either with or without the Cultivate Life text line. Other text lines, such as the name of a City department may be inserting in its place. The permitted variations of text used in association with the graphic elements of the Logo are also explained in The Visual Identity Guide. Figure 5 The Secondary Logo The Leaf Icon The Secondary Logo, which has also been referred to as the Leaf Icon, is shown at left. It is a graphic element that replicates elements of the Logo, and it does not include any text elements. The correct use of this graphic element is defined in The Visual Identity Guide, including the use of black and white, full colour, and alternate colour versions of the Secondary Logo and the proper placement, spacing and sizing. Page 8 of 13