Strathcona County public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a borrowing bylaw for an agriculture facility, road closures, and municipal reserve designations. The agenda also includes updates on council priorities, committee appointments, and a review of the council code of conduct.

• Borrowing Bylaw 40-2023 for Pointe-Aux-Pins Acres Agriculture Facility Building Construction (second and third readings)
• Road Closure Bylaw 41-2023 (Ward 4) to close part of Original Government Road Allowance
• Disposition of Municipal Reserve Designation in Emerald Hills Urban Village (Ward 4) for underground parking
• Motion following Notice of Motion for an Accelerated Housing Program (Ward 3)
• Bylaw 43-2023 to extend sunset dates for Seniors, Accessibility, and Economic Development Advisory Committees

Council Meeting - Budget

This is the final day of a multi-day budget meeting series. Council is expected to deliberate and approve the 2024 budget, including a new Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 36-2023) and a possible borrowing bylaw. A non-statutory public hearing on the budget was held earlier in the series.

• Bylaw 36-2023: 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 51-2022)
• Budget deliberations and approval for 2024
• Possible borrowing bylaw
• Community partner presentations from Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Flagged items discussed include economic drivers, firefighter-to-population ratio, non-profit facility rental fees, bulk fuel alternatives, and field house

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a continuation of Strathcona County's multi-day 2024 budget meeting, covering budget deliberations, approvals, and related bylaws. The council is reviewing flagged items, division presentations, and will hold a non-statutory public hearing on the budget. The agenda also includes presentations from community partners and a closed session.

• Bylaw 36-2023: 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 51-2022)
• Public hearing on the 2024 budget (non-statutory)
• Flagged items: economic drivers, firefighter ratios, non-profit facility rental fees, bulk fuel alternatives, field house
• Community partner presentations: Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Closed session under FOIP sections 24 and 25

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a rezoning application, an emergency management bylaw, and an investment policy update. The most consequential item is a public hearing for Bylaw 39-2023, which would rezone approximately 64.41 hectares (159.16 acres) from agricultural to rural residential use. Council will also consider amendments to the emergency management bylaw and the investment policy, along with several motions and reports.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 39-2023: rezoning 64.41 hectares (159.16 acres) in NW 23-53-21-W4 from AG to RA
• Bylaw 42-2023: amending the Emergency Management Bylaw to align with provincial legislation
• Revised Policy FIN-001-007 Investments: seeking approval of amendments
• Bus Rapid Transit opportunities: update on collaboration with City of Edmonton
• Salisbury Village Phase 3: decision on naming roads and park, including adding 'Hazelmere' to registry

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a continuation of Strathcona County Council's multi-day budget meeting series. On November 27, 2023, Council will discuss flagged items, council-driven initiatives, and begin budget approvals. A non-statutory public hearing on the 2024 budget was held on November 22.

• Flagged Item #3 Response – Reduction of Non-Profit Facility Rental Fees
• Flagged Item #4 Response – Bulk Fuel Alternatives
• Flagged Item #5 Response – Field House
• Council Driven Initiatives continuation
• Budget Deliberations and Approval (November 27, 30, December 4)

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a continuation of Strathcona County's multi-day budget meeting series. On November 22, 2023, Council will discuss flagged items, consider the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, review the capital budget and council-driven initiatives, hear presentations from the Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation, and hold a non-statutory public hearing on the 2024 budget. Final approvals are scheduled for later dates.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Budget (non-statutory) at 5:00 PM
• Consideration of Bylaw 36-2023: 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 51-2022)
• Flagged Item #3 - Reduction of Non-Profit Facility Rental Fees
• Flagged Item #4 - Bulk Fuel Alternatives
• Flagged Item #5 - Field House

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will hear a request from the Sherwood Park District Soccer Association to reconsider the timeline and scope of the planned Field House Development. The committee will also receive updates on the People Plan Stewardship Committee, annual property assessment notices, the Music Society, RCMP quarterly performance, and annual reports from the Accessibility and Seniors Advisory Committees.

• Sherwood Park District Soccer Association requests reconsideration of Field House Development timeline and scope
• Annual property assessment notices will be sent on a changed schedule in 2024
• RCMP quarterly update for Q2 (July–September 2023) on crime statistics and performance plan initiatives
• Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 annual report on activities under Bylaw 28-2021
• Seniors Advisory Committee 2023 annual report on its work

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a procedural budget meeting agenda for Strathcona County Council, spanning multiple days in November and December 2023. The council is discussing and deliberating the 2024 budget, including flagged items, division presentations, a public hearing, and final approvals. No specific dollar amounts or concrete decisions are listed in this agenda.

• Flagged Item #2 - Ratio of Firefighters to Population Comparison (Nov 17)
• Flagged Item #3 - Reduction of Non-Profit Facility Rental Fees (Nov 22)
• Flagged Item #4 - Bulk Fuel Alternatives (Nov 22)
• Flagged Item #5 - Field House (Nov 22)
• Public Hearing on Strathcona County 2024 Budget (Nov 22, 5:00 PM)

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council is holding a multi-day budget meeting starting November 15, 2023, to review and approve the 2024 multi-year budget. The agenda includes division presentations, flagged items, a public hearing, and final approvals. This is a procedural budget meeting with no specific decisions yet.

• Review of 2024 Multi-Year Recommended Budget and Multi-Year Capital Budget
• Public hearing on the 2024 budget on November 22, 2023
• Consideration of Bylaw 36-2023: 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 51-2022)
• Flagged items include economic drivers, firefighter ratios, non-profit facility rental fees, bulk fuel alternatives, and field house options
• Presentations from Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on a bylaw to rezone 64.47 hectares in Ward 6 to Rural Residential/Agriculture. They will also discuss a report on improving cellular and broadband service, consider lease agreements with Switch Inc. for internet towers, and vote on minor revisions to the Winter Maintenance Policy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 38-2023 to rezone 64.47 hectares in NE 8-51-22-W4 to RA – Rural Residential/Agriculture
• Report on near-term options to improve broadband and cellular service in Strathcona County
• Lease agreements with Switch Inc. for internet towers at Strathcona Olympiette Center, South Cooking Lake, Deville North Cooking Lake, and Hastings Lake community halls
• Proposed revisions to the Winter Maintenance Policy for roads, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Road naming for Hearthstone at Cambrian Stage 2 in Ward 4

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a budget-focused council meeting. Council will consider amending the 2018 and 2020 Capital Budgets for The Pointe project and give first reading to a borrowing bylaw for the Pointe-Aux-Pins Acres Agriculture Facility Building construction. The meeting includes a closed session for advice from officials and budget orientation.

• Amendment to 2018 and 2020 Capital Budgets for The Pointe – Outdoor Amenities and Servicing and Building Construction projects
• First reading of Borrowing Bylaw 40-2023 for Pointe-Aux-Pins Acres Agriculture Facility Building construction
• Closed session under FOIP Sections 24 and 29 for advice from officials and budget information

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 meeting schedule, approve the 2023 audit plan, and consider several property tax relief requests. The agenda also includes a capital budget amendment for Range Road 233 and a local improvement petition for Hunter Heights and Lakeview Estates. A significant portion of the meeting is held in closed session to discuss topics such as property tax relief, the 2024 budget, and the Fort Saskatchewan Agreement.

• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment – Range Road 233, Fountain Creek to Balmoral Way due to higher construction costs
• Local Improvement Petition for Hunter Heights and Lakeview Estates
• Seven property tax relief requests for cancellation or refund of penalties
• Strathcona County Audit Plan for the year ending December 31, 2023
• 2024 Meeting Dates Schedule for Council and Priorities Committee

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will receive updates on the Housing Affordability Strategy, Cooking Lake Airport, the Museum & Archives (which is requesting increased annual funding), the Accessibility Framework, Supportive Outreach Services, watershed projects, and the Waste Management Roadmap. Presentations from community groups on rural events and programming are also scheduled.

• Housing Affordability Strategy update
• Cooking Lake Airport 2023 update
• Museum & Archives requesting increased annual funding through grant agreement
• Waste Management Roadmap annual update, including new provincial Extended Producer Responsibility regulation
• Supportive Outreach Services program update

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several items, including first reading of a bylaw to change municipal ward boundaries, a budget amendment reallocating $5,315,993 in Alberta Health Services contract revenue, and an initial update on Budget 2024. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on the Sherwood Drive Truck Fill renewal, a strategic land disposition in Ward 1, and council orientation, plus motions on the Fountain Creek drainage system and a Strathcona Community Hospital Phase 2 letter.

• Bylaw 31-2023 to change municipal ward boundaries and council composition (repeals Bylaw 22-2016)
• 2023 Operating Budget Amendment reallocating $5,315,993 in Alberta Health Services contract revenue
• Budget 2024 initial update
• Closed session: Sherwood Drive Truck Fill renewal options
• Closed session: Strategic land disposition in Ward 1

Council Meeting

Council will debate removing the dog licensing requirement and replacing it with identification and fines, receive options on responding to panhandling, and hold a public hearing on the 2024 multi-year budget. Other items include updates on a women's-only swim pilot and a promoting agriculture initiative.

• Amendment to Bylaw 37-2017 – Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw to remove dog licensing requirement
• Options and costs to increase communication with residents
• Wye Road Beautification Project – motion following notice of motion (Ward 3)
• Women’s Only Swim Pilot update and extension request
• Non-statutory public hearing on development of the 2024 Multi-Year Budget

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is discussing several updates and reports, including the 2024 budget process, a land use bylaw refresh, and a transit master plan update. They will also hear presentations on the RCMP's Q1 performance, employee engagement survey results, and a community traffic review for Foxboro and area.

• RCMP Quarterly Update for Q1 (April to June 2023) on crime statistics and Annual Performance Plan initiatives
• 2024 Budget Process outline for upcoming Council Budget 2024 meetings
• Land Use Bylaw refresh project update including scope, completed work, and next steps
• Transit Master Plan Update – Project Overview with consulting team introduction and engagement plans
• Foxboro and Area Community Traffic Review outcomes and public engagement results

Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third readings of Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for the Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply Project. A public hearing is scheduled for a rezoning of 40.9 hectares in Ward 4 from agricultural to medium industrial. Council will also decide on changes to 2023 meeting dates and several council priority fund expenditures.

• Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply Project (second and third readings)
• Bylaw 32-2023 map amendment to rezone 40.9 hectares in Ward 4 from AD – Agriculture: Future Development to IM – Medium Industrial
• Motion following notice of motion regarding Granada Boulevard tree removal (Ward 2)
• Changes to the 2023 Council Budget meeting dates schedule
• Council priority fund expenditure requests from seven local organizations

Council passed Bylaw 12-2023 to allow non-tax supported debt for the Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply project. Several community grants were approved via the consent agenda, and changes to the 2023 budget meeting schedule were adopted.

• Approved Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply debt (6-3)
• Approved $4,500 for Josephburg Agricultural Society (8-0)
• Approved $825 for Alberta Seniors United Now Society (8-0)
• Approved $6,375 for Edmonton Movie Club (8-0)
• Approved $12,975 for Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped (8-0)
• Approved $7,375 for Strathcona County Robotics Association (8-0)
• Approved $3,275 for Trinity Baptist Church of Sherwood Park (8-0)
• Approved $5,025 for Antler Lake Uncas Community League (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on Bylaw 30-2023 to create new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area, and a related rezoning (Bylaw 14-2023) of about 18.37 hectares. Council will also discuss the feasibility of hosting the 2026 Alberta Summer Games, appoint an external auditor, amend the 2023 operating budget for transit workforce software, and consider council priority fund expenditures. The meeting includes a closed session covering topics such as broadband, housing, and meeting procedures.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 30-2023 to create three new residential zoning districts (RLD1, RLD2, RSO) for Bremner area
• Third reading of Bylaw 14-2023 to rezone 18.37 hectares in Ward 5 from AG to residential, recreation, and public utilities
• 2023 Appointment of External Auditor for year ending December 31, 2023
• 2023 Operating Budget Amendment for Transit Workforce Management Software
• Feasibility report on hosting the 2026 Alberta Summer Games

Council approved a bid to host the 2026 Alberta Summer Games with a $1.9 million budget increase from municipal reserves. They also authorized an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund and approved several budget amendments.

• Approved bid to host 2026 Alberta Summer Games and $1.9M budget increase (8-1)
• Approved application for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund (9-0)
• Approved $270,000 budget increase for Transit Workforce Management Software (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as external auditor (9-0)
• Approved $2,500 for The Friends of Blackfoot Society memorial plaque (9-0)
• Approved $1,200 for Cooking Lake Airport Condominium Association (9-0)
• Directed Administration to report on broadband and cellular service improvements (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 30-2023 to create three new zoning districts (5-4)

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with a one-hour closed session to discuss a hydrogen update and receive advice from officials, citing FOIP sections on legal advice and municipal economic interests. No open-session decisions are listed; the agenda is mostly procedural, with motions arising from closed session and adjournment.

• Closed session item: Hydrogen Update (FOIP Sections 24 and 25)
• Closed session item: Related Materials - Closed Session
• Meeting held at Council Chamber, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, AB

Council met in a closed session to discuss a hydrogen update protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Following the session, Council voted to keep the discussion and related enclosures confidential and directed Administration to take specific steps outlined in the confidential record.

• Adopted the July 11, 2023 Special Council agenda (8-0)
• Approved meeting in private for FOIP protected matters (8-0)
• Approved creating a confidential enclosure for the Hydrogen Update and directed Administration to take steps outlined in that enclosure (8-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the 2022 Annual Traffic Safety Report, results of the 2024 Budget Survey, an update on the North Saskatchewan Heritage River Initiative, and the Human Resources business model. They will also hear updates from STARS, the Citizens On Patrol Society, and the Next Gen youth strategy. The meeting includes a public open house and a councillor request report.

• 2024 Budget Survey results presented for upcoming budget cycle
• Annual Traffic Safety Report 2022 with collision statistics
• North Saskatchewan Heritage River Initiative update
• Human Resources business model review
• STARS update with request for continued support

The committee meeting consisted primarily of reports for discussion and information updates. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.

• Adopted the July 11, 2023 meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Requested comparative booking rates for Festival Place versus Dow Centennial

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will hold a public hearing on a bylaw to rezone 3.15 hectares in Ward 3 to a new MU2 – Salisbury Village Mixed Use district. Council will also consider the 2022 consolidated financial statements, a capital budget amendment for Lakeland Village Creek erosion mitigation, and a franchise bylaw for Northern Bear water and wastewater services. Several items are discussed in closed session, including priority-based budgeting and land use considerations.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 29-2023 to rezone 3.15 hectares (7.78 acres) in Ward 3 to MU2 – Salisbury Village Mixed Use zoning district
• Approval of Strathcona County Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment for Lakeland Village Creek Erosion Mitigation due to increased costs
• Northern Bear Water and Wastewater Services Franchise Bylaw and associated Franchise Agreement
• Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Task Force Bylaw 15-2023 for three readings

Council approved a revised project scope for the Pointe-aux-Pins Acres agricultural facility and increased funding for creek erosion mitigation. The body also approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements and a new asset management policy.

• Approved revised project scope for Pointe-aux-Pins Acres, including concrete arena floor and removal of campground (7-2)
• Approved $400,000 increase for Lakeland Village Creek Erosion Mitigation project (9-0)
• Approved Consolidated Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved Asset Management Policy SER-014-005 (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 15-2023 to enact Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Task Force (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 26-2023 amending honoraria for public members of Council Committees (9-0)
• Endorsed Councillor Robert Parks to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (9-0)
• Approved letter of support for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in Alberta (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss updates on the Community Safety and Well-being Strategy, Project TENSOR East enforcement operations, and transportation infrastructure management. They will also hear presentations from the Strathcona County Robotics Association and Heartland Housing Foundation. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and councillor requests.

• Community Safety and Well-being Strategy update
• Project TENSOR East 2023 enforcement results update
• Strathcona County Robotics Association expansion request
• Transportation programs and priorities overview
• Heartland Housing Foundation update on governance and advocacy

The committee received reports on the Community Safety and Well-being Strategy, Project TENSOR East, and transportation infrastructure. Updates were also provided regarding the Strathcona County Robotics Association and the Heartland Housing Foundation. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted June 27, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Council Meeting

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of three bylaws imposing new off-site levies for developer contributions to water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation improvements in Ardrossan (Ward 5), the Urban Services Area/Country Residential/rural areas (Wards 1-3, 5-7), and the North of Yellowhead area (Ward 4). Public hearings are scheduled for a road closure in Ward 7 and two text amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and North of Yellowhead Area Concept Plan to allow rezoning without an Area Structure Plan under certain criteria. Council will also discuss the 2023 Ward Boundary Review, a seniors' property tax rebate increase, and the Emergency Services 2023-2035 Master Plan.

• Bylaw 23-2023: Ardrossan Off-Site Levy Bylaw (replaces Bylaw 21-2022) for developer contributions in Ward 5
• Bylaw 24-2023: Urban Services Area, Country Residential/Estates and Rural Road Off-Site Levy Bylaw (replaces Bylaw 22-2022) for Wards 1-3, 5-7
• Bylaw 25-2023: North of Yellowhead Off-Site Levy Bylaw (replaces Bylaw 23-2022) for Ward 4
• Public hearing on Bylaw 20-2023: closure of undeveloped road portions in Ward 7
• Presentation of Strathcona County Emergency Services 2023-2035 Master Plan and 2023 Standards of Cover

Council authorized the Mayor to sign the 2023-2029 RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan and approved three bylaws regarding developer off-site levies. The board also allocated priority funds to the Men’s Shed Strathcona County and the South Cooking Lake Community League.

• Approved 2023-2029 RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 23-2023 Ardrossan Off-Site Levy (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 24-2023 Urban Services Area/Country Residential/Rural Road Off-Site Levy (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 25-2023 North of Yellowhead Off-Site Levy (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 from Council Priority Funds for Men’s Shed Strathcona County (9-0)
• Approved $10,000 from Council Priority Funds for South Cooking Lake Community League (9-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities (9-0)
• Approved acquisition and loan of youth and professional artworks (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including an update on the Agriculture Master Plan, an RCMP quarterly update with a request to recommend approval of the 2023/2024 Annual Performance Plan, the First Quarter 2023 Management Report, an evaluation of the Cat Shelter Pilot Project, and updates from the Arts and Culture Council and the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering. The committee will also consider changes to the Councillor Request Report.

• RCMP Quarterly Update and 2023/2024 Annual Performance Plan priorities and initiatives
• Agriculture Master Plan 2023 update
• Strathcona County First Quarter 2023 Management Report
• Cat Shelter Pilot Project Evaluation Report
• Sherwood Park Highland Gathering update (July 22-23, 2023)

The Priorities Committee recommended that Council approve five specific RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities for 2023/2024. The committee also received updates on the Agriculture Master Plan, a cat shelter pilot project, and local arts and culture activities.

• Recommended approval of 2023/2024 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities (9-0)
• Adopted June 13, 2023 meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three land-use bylaws, including a major rezoning for mixed-density housing in Cambrian Crossing. They will also decide on capital budget amendments for ambulance equipment and 2022 financial adjustments, and consider an exception to the elected officials' business expense policy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 21-2023 to rezone 8.41 hectares (20.77 acres) from Agriculture to R6 Mixed Dwelling Residential, PC Conservation, and PR Recreation in Cambrian Crossing (Ward 4).
• Public hearing on Bylaw 22-2023 to create a Direct Control district for a rural event venue on 16.20 hectares (39.98 acres) near RR 212 (Ward 7).
• Public hearing on Bylaw 19-2023 to close undeveloped portions of 1st Avenue in Ardrossan (Ward 5).
• 2019 Capital Budget amendment to fund additional power stretchers (Power Load/Lift System) for ambulances.
• Requested exception to Policy GOV-001-026 on elected officials' business expense reporting.

Council authorized a Water Supply Agreement with Properties of Northern Bear Inc. and approved significant amendments to the 2023 Capital Budget. Administration was also directed to create new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area. Several budget reallocations and community fund expenditures were approved via the consent agenda.

• Authorized Water Supply Agreement with Properties of Northern Bear Inc. (8-0)
• Directed administration to create new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area (8-0)
• Increased 2023 Capital Budget planned spend by $167,774,825 (8-0)
• Released $15,650,489 from 19 projects across multiple capital budgets (8-0)
• Closed 15 projects and released $3,094,474 from multiple capital budgets (8-0)
• Approved $562,880 reallocation from Utility Wastewater to Utility Solid Waste Reserve
• Approved $863,083 reallocation from Utility Water to Utility Stabilization Reserve
• Approved $3,725 for Fultonvale Parents Group and $1,900 for Glory Lutheran Church

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 17-2023 to rezone 64.15 hectares from agriculture to rural residential in Ward 6. They will also decide on removing reserve designations from three parcels in Ward 5 for bridge/culvert replacements. Closed session items include two strategic land acquisitions and a community grants strategy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 17-2023 rezoning 64.15 hectares from AG – Agriculture: General to RA – Rural Residential/Agriculture in Ward 6
• Disposition of three reserve designations in Ward 5 to facilitate bridge/culvert replacements
• Closed session: 2023 Capital Budget Amendment for strategic land acquisition in Ward 5
• Closed session: 2023 Capital Budget Amendment for strategic land acquisition on 17th Street in Ward 1
• Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply Project

Council passed Bylaw 17-2023 to rezone approximately 64.15 hectares from General Agriculture to Rural Residential/Agriculture. Other key actions included approving a budget increase for land acquisition and reallocating social framework grant funds.

• Approved Bylaw 17-2023 rezoning 64.15 hectares in Ward 6 to Rural Residential/Agriculture (7-0)
• Approved up to $355,000 budget increase for strategic land acquisition on 17th Street (7-0)
• Approved reallocation of 2023 Social Framework Community Grant funds, including $193,334 to Volunteer Strathcona Centre (7-0)
• Approved removal of reserve designations from three land portions in Ward 5 (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 from Council Priority Funds for Gilmore Park Community League newsletter (7-0)
• Approved adding 'Vern Hartwell' to the Commemorative Names Registry (8-0)
• Referred Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir project to Administration for a Q4 2023 report (8-0)
• Approved adding two confidential enclosures to the Legal Update report (7-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss and receive feedback on the Strathcona County Emergency Services 2023-2035 Master Plan and Standards of Cover, and hear a presentation on co-operative housing successes and new development support. Other items include an update on the Centre in the Park Prairie Walk Rehabilitation Project and an annual update from Shell Scotford.

• Strathcona County Emergency Services 2023-2035 Master Plan and Standards of Cover report for discussion
• Presentation on co-operative housing successes and seeking support for new co-op housing development
• Centre in the Park Prairie Walk Rehabilitation Project update
• Shell Scotford annual update on operations

The Priorities Committee received reports on the Emergency Services 2023-2035 Master Plan, co-operative housing, the Centre in the Park Prairie Walk Rehabilitation Project, and Shell Scotford operations. No substantive policy decisions were made. Two information requests regarding emergency services resource deployment were issued.

• Adopted May 9, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Requested data on Emergency Services resource unavailability and out-of-county calls
• Requested data on Emergency Services deployment between Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan

Council Meeting

Council will decide on third reading of two land-use bylaws creating new residential zones for the Bremner area, give readings to a borrowing bylaw for a water reservoir project, and set the 2023 tax rate. A public hearing is scheduled for a text amendment to allow public education uses in a Centre in the Park district. Several items are discussed in closed session under FOIP exemptions.

• Third reading of Bylaw 10-2023 creating RLD1, RLD2, and RSO zoning districts for Bremner
• Third reading of Bylaw 14-2023 rezoning 18.37 hectares in Ward 5 from AG to residential, recreation, and utilities
• Second and third readings of Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir Pumphouse and Supply
• Three readings of Bylaw 13-2023 to authorize the 2023 tax rate structure
• Public hearing on Bylaw 16-2023 to add 'education, public' as a permitted use in the CITP district (Ward 3)

Council passed the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw and agreed to submit a letter of intent to host the 2026 Alberta Summer Games. The body also approved funding for local community groups and granted a leave of absence to Councillor Bill Tonita. A proposed zoning amendment for the Bremner area was defeated.

• Approved 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw (9-0)
• Approved letter of intent to host 2026 Alberta Summer Games (9-0)
• Defeated Bylaw 10-2023 to create three new zoning districts in Bremner area (4-5)
• Approved $5,000 from Council Priority Funds for 1st Sherwood Park Trek Unit – Girl Guides Canada (9-0)
• Approved $15,000 from Council Priority Funds for South Cooking Lake Community League 100th Anniversary mural (9-0)
• Approved Community Hall License Agreements (9-0)
• Granted Councillor Bill Tonita a leave of absence until 2023 Provincial Election results are released (9-0)
• Postponed Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner Stage One Water Reservoir project to May 16, 2023 (9-0)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three land-use bylaw amendments, including rezoning 40 acres in Ward 7 from agriculture to rural residential and creating new residential zoning districts for the Bremner area. They will also decide on allocating the 2022 operating surplus and validate a petition opposing a BGC Strathcona County build in Brentwood. Closed session items include Project TENSOR East and financial/legal updates.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 8-2023 to rezone 16.19 hectares (40 acres) in Ward 7 from AG to RA
• Public hearing on Bylaw 10-2023 creating three new residential zoning districts for Bremner area
• Public hearing on Bylaw 14-2023 rezoning 18.37 hectares (45.4 acres) in Ward 5 for Bremner Community 1 Area Structure Plan
• Decision on 2022 Operating Carryforwards and Surplus Allocation to the 2023 budget
• Validation of petition opposing BGC Strathcona County build in Brentwood

Council approved over $18 million in operating carryforwards and allocated surpluses to municipal and utility reserves. One land rezoning in Ward 7 was approved, while two other zoning bylaws for the Bremner area were defeated at third reading.

• Approved $18,433,546 in consolidated operating carryforwards (9-0)
• Allocated 2022 Municipal Operating Surplus of $889,370 to reserves (9-0)
• Allocated 2022 Utility Operating Surplus of $3,752,534 to reserves (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 8-2023 rezoning 16.19 hectares in Ward 7 from Agriculture to Rural Residential/Agriculture (8-0)
• Defeated Bylaw 10-2023 to create three new zoning districts for the Bremner area (5-4)
• Defeated Bylaw 14-2023 rezoning 18.37 hectares in Ward 5 (5-4)
• Approved April 4 and April 5, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Set Community Presentation Day report deadline for end of Q2 2023 (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the Service Management Programs and Services document, the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan, the 2022 Annual Management Report, and proposed 2022 operating carryforwards and surplus allocations. They will also hear about adopting a new accounting standard for asset retirement obligations and a capital campaign by the County Clothes-Line Foundation. The meeting includes a closed session for awards selection and an administrative update, followed by an open house.

• 2022 Operating Carryforwards and Recommended Surplus Allocations to be brought forward for approval on April 25, 2023
• Adoption of new Public Sector Accounting Standard for Asset Retirement Obligations with financial impacts
• County Clothes-Line Foundation capital campaign 'A Roof Over Our Heads' presentation
• 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan review
• 2022 Annual Management Report presentation

The committee approved the selection of recipients for the Strathcona County Awards of Excellence. Members also reviewed reports on the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan and the 2022 Annual Management Report. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the 2023 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence recipient selections (8-0)
• Approved the March 7, 2023 Priorities Committee meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted the April 18, 2023 meeting agenda with additions to the closed session (8-0)
• Approved keeping award recipient selections private until notification (8-0)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a Strathcona County Council meeting. The main substantive item is a closed-session facilitated planning session on the capital outlook, which is exempt from public disclosure under FOIP. No decisions or public discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Capital Outlook - Facilitated Planning Session (FOIP Sections 23 and 29)
• Motions arising out of closed session
• Meeting held at Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel, 901 Pembina Rd

Council directed administration to prepare two reports following a closed session planning meeting. These reports will compare sports facility options and assess the overall state of county infrastructure.

• Requested report comparing sports dome and indoor fieldhouse concepts by end of Q2 2023 (7-0)
• Requested report on the overall state of County infrastructure by July 18, 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda with addition of Capital Outlook enclosure (7-0)
• Approved move to closed session at 9:05 a.m. (7-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to make decisions on housing affordability projects, including red tape reduction, county land use, and incentive program options. They will also consider capital budget amendments and a borrowing bylaw for the Bremner Stage One water reservoir and supply, along with several other items such as fee changes, waste management bylaw amendments, and tax cancellations.

• Housing affordability reports and incentive program options for Council decision
• Bylaw 9-2023 to increase discount for low-cost housing projects in 2023 fees
• 2023 Capital Budget amendment and Borrowing Bylaw 12-2023 for Bremner water reservoir and supply
• Bylaw 11-2023 amending Waste Management Bylaw 39-2014
• Capital budget amendments for North of Yellowhead and Range Road 210 projects

Council approved a $26 million budget amendment for the Bremner Stage 1 water reservoir and pumphouse. Other key actions included approving housing affordability policy revisions and funding for a hydrogen regulator study. Several capital budget amendments for road projects and tax cancellations were also passed.

• Approved $26M for Bremner Stage 1 water reservoir and pumphouse (5-4)
• Approved non-binding MOU with Sherwood Park Crusaders for future events facility (9-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Alberta-focused event at FCM Annual Conference (9-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub gap analysis study (9-0)
• Approved revised Land Management Policy SER-012-011 (9-0)
• Approved $4.645M increase for North of Yellowhead project (9-0)
• Approved $1M increase for Range Road 210 improvements (9-0)
• Approved $6,876.75 in property tax cancellations for 41 Urban Service Area properties (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a revised Community Standards Bylaw addressing nuisance contaminants, options to promote safety for individuals engaged in panhandling, and amendments to the Municipal Development Plan. The agenda also includes capital budget amendments, an RCMP Musical Ride funding request, and updates on transit and water quality. A public hearing is scheduled for the Municipal Development Plan amendments.

• Revised Community Standards Bylaw to address nuisance contaminants and overlapping provisions
• Options to promote safety for individuals engaged in panhandling (Ward 2)
• Bylaw 3-2023 amendments to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 20-2017 (public hearing)
• 2023 Capital Budget amendments for parks infrastructure and road projects (Wye-Range Road 233, Ash Street to Balmoral Way)
• Funding request for RCMP Musical Ride 150th Anniversary event in June 2023

Council approved the next design-build phase for The Pointe and passed amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw regarding nuisance smoke. Several capital budget amendments for roads and parks were approved, and the On-Demand Transit Pilot was extended.

• Approved next phase of The Pointe design-build process (6-3)
• Amended Community Standards Bylaw to define and prohibit 'nuisance smoke' (9-0)
• Approved $34,000 budget increase for RCMP 150th Anniversary Musical Ride (9-0)
• Extended On-Demand Transit Pilot for evenings and weekends until December 2024 (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for Annual Parks Infrastructure Lifecycle program (9-0)
• Approved funding source changes for Wye-Range Road 233 and road rehabilitation programs (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 3-2023 amending Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 20-2017 (8-0)
• Requested report on options to promote safety for individuals panhandling (8-1)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss a range of topics including non-capital-intensive options for supporting seniors, a permanent location for the Sherwood Park Farmers Market, and measures to deter catalytic converter theft. Updates will also be provided on the on-demand transit pilot, invasive plant management, the Environmental Framework, and the North Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan.

• Discussion of non-capital-intensive alternatives to a seniors' hub
• Permanent spot for Sherwood Park Farmers Market
• Options to deter catalytic converter theft, including potential bylaws, fines, and permits
• Update on evening and weekend On-Demand Transit Pilot
• Update on North Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan and Implementation Strategy

The Priorities Committee recommended that Council extend the evening and weekend on-demand transit pilot until December 2024. The committee also received several reports and presentations on community and environmental issues, though no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended extension of evening and weekend on-demand transit pilot until December 2024 (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Council Meeting

Council will review proposed urban and rural ward boundary options and a budget amendment for Supportive Outreach Services. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a land use rezoning in Ward 5 and a proposal for ceremonial street naming on Broadmoor Boulevard.

• 2023 Ward Boundary Review presentation
• RCMP Quarterly Update Q3 by Superintendent Dale Kendall
• Proposed 'Heritage Mile' ceremonial street naming for Broadmoor Boulevard in Ward 1
• Supportive Outreach Services budget amendment for Pathways for Change
• Bylaw 6-2023 rezoning of 3.00 hectares from Rural Residential/Agriculture to Small Holdings in Ward 5

Council authorized a budget increase for a water supply agreement and additional funding for Supportive Outreach Services. They also approved a new employee code of conduct and a ceremonial street naming. A land use bylaw amendment for rezoning in Ward 5 was passed through three readings.

• Approved $2,050,000 budget increase for Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission watermain (8-0)
• Endorsed Alberta Community Partnership grant for Midsized Cities Initiative (8-0)
• Approved revised Employee Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and rescinded secondary employment and nepotism policies (8-0)
• Approved ceremonial street naming of 'Heritage Mile' (8-0)
• Approved $1.814 million budget increase for Supportive Outreach Services (8-0)
• Passed Bylaw 6-2023 to rezone 3.00 hectares in Ward 5 from Rural Residential/Agriculture to Small Holdings (6-0)
• Requested report on HR and IT business models by July 18, 2023 (7-1)
• Postponed 2023 Ward Boundary Review to June 20, 2023 (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting on February 14, 2023, to consider several items, including three rezoning bylaws, a municipal reserve designation removal, a capital budget amendment, and the 2022 audit plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for advice on utility standards, a housing agreement, and development opportunities. Public hearings are scheduled for the rezoning bylaws and the reserve disposition.

• Bylaw 1-2023: Rezone 16.19 hectares (40.00 acres) in SE 4-51-23-W4 from AG to RA (Ward 6)
• Bylaw 4-2023: Rezone 4.40 hectares (10.87 acres) in NE 2-53-22-W4 to ALD, PC, PR (Ward 5)
• Bylaw 5-2023: Rezone 63.11 hectares (155.95 acres) in SE 11-51-23-W4 from AG to RA (Ward 6)
• Disposition of Municipal Reserve designation on Plan 1220581, Block 58, Lot 1MR for BGC Strathcona County facility (Ward 3)
• 2023 Capital Budget Amendment to increase Utilities Fleet Addition and Replacement Annual Program

Council approved the removal of a Municipal Reserve designation and directed administration to negotiate the transfer of land to BGC Strathcona. Three separate rezoning bylaws were passed through third reading. Council also approved budget amendments for utilities and community funding.

• Approved removal of Municipal Reserve designation from Site Option A (7-2)
• Approved land transfer negotiations with BGC Strathcona for a new facility (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 1-2023 rezoning 16.19 hectares to Rural Residential/Agriculture (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 4-2023 rezoning 4.40 hectares to Ardrossan Low Density Residential, Conservation, and Recreation (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 5-2023 rezoning 63.11 hectares to Rural Residential/Agriculture (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 capital budget increase for Utilities Fleet pit launch drilling system (9-0)
• Approved $9,499 reimbursement to Cooking Lake Airport Condominium Association (8-1)
• Approved $670 from Council Priority Funds for Ardrossan 55 Plus Club (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on 2023 Social Framework Community Grants, approve wetland replacement project sites, and hold a public hearing on a bylaw to allow townhouse suites in the HR2 district. The agenda also includes several closed-session items (advocacy strategy, water supply agreement, land updates, housing, airport, grants, appointments) and requests to spend Council Priority Funds for five local organizations.

• Decision on 2023 Social Framework Community Grants allocations
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2-2023 to define and permit 'Townhouse suite' in HR2 district (Ward 6)
• Wetland Replacement Program update and proposed project sites
• Council Priority Funds requests: Music Society, Sherwood Heights Community League, Sherwood Park Kings Athletic Club, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Winder Inclusive Communities Service
• Closed session items: advocacy strategy, Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission agreement, BGC land, housing affordability, Cooking Lake Airport, community grants, committee appointments

Council authorized a new Water Supply Agreement with the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission and passed Bylaw 2-2023 to permit townhouse suites in the HR2 zoning district. Several community grants and wetland project sites were also approved.

• Approved Water Supply Agreement with Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 2-2023 to permit 'Townhouse suites' in HR2 zoning district (8-1)
• Approved 2023 Core and Collaboration Social Framework Community Grants (9-0)
• Approved nine project sites for the Wetland Replacement Program (9-0)
• Approved $13,700 for Music Society of Strathcona County (9-0)
• Approved $13,500 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (9-0)
• Approved $8,200 for Winder Inclusive Communities Service (9-0)
• Approved $8,050 for Sherwood Heights Community League (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss an updated Employee Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, hear a request for County funding to address blue-green algae in Half Moon Lake, and receive updates from the Beaver Hills Biosphere, Edmonton Global, and Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association. The meeting also includes confirmation of minutes and a councillor request report.

• Employee Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy review
• Half Moon Lake water quality and funding request for blue-green algae elimination
• Beaver Hills Biosphere program update for 2023
• Edmonton Global mid-year accountability report
• Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association update

The Priorities Committee directed Administration to research options for treating blue green algae at Half Moon Lake. The committee also received updates on the Employee Code of Conduct, Beaver Hills Biosphere, Edmonton Global, and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association.

• Referred Half Moon Lake Quality presentation to Administration for a report on treatment options and financial contributions by end of Q1 2023 (9-0)
• Adopted January 24, 2023 meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Requested list of County employees with private contracts for outside services and their dollar values

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting devoted almost entirely to closed-session items, including a code of conduct complaint hearing and an update on administrative actions related to a code of conduct hearing. The closed sessions are justified under FOIP provisions for personal privacy, advice from officials, and legal privilege. The only open business is motions arising from closed session and adjournment, so no public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed-session Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing (FOIP Section 17)
• Closed-session update on Code of Conduct Hearing administrative actions (FOIP Sections 17, 24, 27)
• Motions arising out of closed session

Council confirmed a Code of Conduct breach by Councillor Anderson and voted to remove him from committees until the next organizational meeting. Council also approved the payment of related fees from Municipal Reserves.

• Confirmed Code of Conduct breach by Councillor Anderson (6-3)
• Continued steps set out in enclosure 4 to item 4.1 Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing (9-0)
• Removed Councillor Anderson from Committees until the next Council Organizational meeting (5-4)
• Approved payment of fees from Municipal Reserves as set out in enclosure 2 to the Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing report (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several decisions, including amendments to the 2020 and 2022 capital budgets for three projects, a proposed renaming of the Sherwood Golf and Country Club Estates community, and an update to the county's design and construction standards. The agenda also includes closed-session items, consent agenda, minutes confirmation, and requests for decision on meeting schedule changes and council priority fund expenditures.

• Capital budget amendments for Township Road 560 upgrade, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction projects, and annual rural road rehabilitation program
• Proposed renaming of 'Sherwood Golf and Country Club Estates' to 'Sherwood Country Club Estates'
• 2023 Strathcona County Design and Construction Standards update
• Request to cancel February 7, 2023 Priorities Committee meeting
• Council priority fund expenditures for 169th Glen Allan Scout Group, Porkapalooza Festival Society, and Sherwood Park Highland Gathering

Council approved renaming 'Sherwood Golf and Country Club Estates' to 'Sherwood Country Club Estates'. Several capital budget funding sources were shifted between Municipal Reserves and the Municipal Stimulus Program. Council also authorized priority funding for three local community groups.

• Approved renaming 'Sherwood Golf and Country Club Estates' to 'Sherwood Country Club Estates' (9-0)
• Approved $619,992 budget amendment for Township Road 560 Upgrade Project (9-0)
• Approved $263,664 budget amendment for Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gases Reduction Projects (9-0)
• Approved $1,179,208 budget amendment for Annual Rural Road Rehabilitation Program (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 in Priority Funds for 169th Glen Allan Scout Group (9-0)
• Approved $7,100 in Priority Funds for Porkapalooza Festival Society (9-0)
• Approved $12,100 in Priority Funds for Sherwood Park Highland Gathering (9-0)
• Authorized release of Code of Conduct Hearing materials to respondent's legal counsel (9-0)