Strathcona County public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The council meeting will address several key items, including a public hearing on Bylaw 52‑2024 to rezone about 12.4 ha to Light Industrial. Council will also review the Transit Master Plan final report and approve service standards, amend the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget for year‑end reconciliation, decide on moving the 2025 election date, and consider revisions to Policy SER‑008‑011 on naming of development areas, roads, parks and public facilities.

• Bylaw 52‑2024: Map amendment to rezone ~12.4 ha (30.9 acres) to Light Industrial in NE 10‑53‑23‑W4 (Ward 1)
• Transit Master Plan Update – presentation of final report and approval of service standards
• 2024 Capital and Operating Budget Year‑End Reconciliation – amendment of budget items
• Bylaw 47‑2024 Election Day Bylaw – proposal to move election from Monday Oct 20 2025 to Saturday Oct 18 2025
• Revisions to Policy SER‑008‑011 – updated naming policy for development areas, roads, parks and public facilities

Council approved the Transit Service Standards, directed administration to prepare bylaws enabling four housing units as of right in Bremner for a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund application, and gave final reading to a rezoning of 12.4 hectares from agriculture to light industrial. It also approved several consent agenda items, including a $11.07 million library grant and Council Priority Fund expenditures. A motion to engage on Sherwood Drive and Granada Boulevard intersection improvements was defeated.

• Approved Transit Service Standards (9-0)
• Directed preparation of bylaws for four units as of right in Bremner (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 52-2024 rezoning 12.4 ha to ILT Light Industrial (8-0)
• Approved $11,073,279 grant to Strathcona Library (consent)
• Approved $13,700 to Robin Hood Association for the Handicapped (consent)
• Approved $7,500 to Sherwood Heights Community League (consent)
• Defeated motion for Sherwood Drive/Granada Boulevard intersection engagement (4-5)
• Postponed Election Day Bylaw 47-2024 to April 29, 2025 (8-1)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will meet to discuss the design and construction of an Indoor Fieldhouse and review the 2025 budget process. The session includes updates on the Fir Street Project and proposed amendments to the traffic bylaw regarding school bus lights.

• First reading of Borrowing Bylaw 49-2024 for Indoor Fieldhouse design and construction
• Bylaw 48-2024 amendment to Traffic Bylaw 16-2015 regarding school bus flashing lights
• Update on the Heartland Housing Foundation Fir Street Project
• Council Priority Funds applications for Ardrossan 55 Plus Club, Edmonton Movie Club, Strathcona Area 5 Senior Citizens Club, and Wye Community League
• Request for time extension for Good Hope Community Hall recommendations

Council Meeting - Special

The special council meeting on November 26, 2024 includes a closed session from 11:05 am to 12:05 pm. During this time council members will consider the Annual Chief Commissioner Performance Evaluation, the Chief Commissioner’s 2024 Self‑Assessment, an appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, and an update on the CAO recruitment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Annual Chief Commissioner Performance Evaluation (closed session)
• Chief Commissioner’s Self‑Assessment 2024 (closed session)
• Integrity Commissioner Appointment (closed session)
• CAO Recruitment Update (closed session)
• Related Materials – Closed Session

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to receive progress reports on community safety, policing, and open space planning. The body will discuss updates to the Housing Affordability Strategy and the transition of the Agriculture Master Plan to an Agricultural Framework.

• Immediate Roadside Sanctions pilot project for impaired drivers starting Q1 2025
• RCMP Triannual Update 3 including body worn cameras presentation
• Housing Affordability Strategy updates on supportive housing and mixed-use developments
• Proposal to transition the Agriculture Master Plan to an Agricultural Framework
• 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report

Council Meeting - Budget

The Strathcona County Council meeting on November 25, 2024 includes a budget overview, presentations from divisions, and discussion of flagged items such as the Sherwood Drive‑Granada Blvd improvements. Council will vote on a museum grant increase and a residential fill station project, and consider the Fees, Rates and Charges By‑law. The meeting concludes with the formal budget deliberations and approval.

• Flagged Item #2 – Sherwood Drive – Granada Blvd Improvements
• Museum Grant Increase (vote)
• Colchester Residential Fill Station (vote)
• Fees, Rates and Charges By‑law (Bylaw 38‑2024)
• Budget Deliberations and Approval

Council Meeting - Budget

The Strathcona County Council meeting on November 21, 2024 will review the 2024 budget. Items include flagged issues such as County support for the Museum and Archives and the Sherwood Drive‑Granada Blvd improvements, as well as presentations on fees, the capital budget, and council‑driven initiatives. A non‑statutory public hearing on the budget will be held, and the council will consider votes on a museum grant increase and the Colchester Residential Fill Station.

• Flagged Item #1 – Strathcona County Museum and Archives – County Support
• Flagged Item #2 – Sherwood Drive – Granada Blvd Improvements
• Fees, Rates and Charges By‑law
• Museum Grant Increase (vote)
• Colchester Residential Fill Station (vote)

Council Meeting - Budget

The council meeting on November 20, 2024 will review Strathcona County’s 2024 budget, including the capital budget and a by‑law on fees, rates and charges. Flagged items such as the Sherwood Drive‑Granada Blvd improvements and the museum grant increase will be discussed. A non‑statutory public hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 21. The meeting will conclude with motions and approval of the budget.

• Fees, Rates and Charges By‑law (item 9)
• Capital Budget (item 10)
• Museum Grant Increase (item 11.1)
• Colchester Residential Fill Station (item 11.2)
• Sherwood Drive – Granada Blvd Improvements (flagged item 5.2)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to discuss updates to land use bylaws regarding housing affordability and utility services. The body will also review a new climate resilience plan and emergency management regulations.

• Bylaw 45-2024: Proposed expansion of garden suites on large lots and lots with rear lanes
• Bylaw 46-2024: Proposed expansion of secondary suites within townhouses and updated parking requirements
• Bylaw 18-2023: Northern Bear Water and Wastewater Services Franchise Bylaw
• Climate Resilience Plan 2024: Approval of themes and objectives
• Bylaw 53-2024: Emergency Management Bylaw

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council will hold a series of budget meetings from November 13 to 28, 2024, to review the recommended multi-year budget, division presentations, and capital projects. The agenda includes a public hearing on November 21 and final approvals on November 25.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Budget
• Bylaw 38-2024: Fees, Rates and Charges
• Museum Grant Increase
• Colchester Residential Fill Station
• Sherwood Drive - Granada Blvd Improvements

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council meets for a multi-day budget session starting November 13, 2024, to review the 2025 Multi-Year Recommended Budget, Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, and Capital Budget.

• Vote on Bylaw 38-2024: Fees, Rates and Charges
• Budget Deliberations and Approval
• Strathcona County Library 2025 Requisition
• Heartland Housing 2025 Requisition
• Colchester Residential Fill Station

Council Meeting - Budget

The Strathcona County Council meeting will include a closed‑session presentation of the recommended multi‑year budget and a human‑resources presentation. Both items will be open for public comments. No specific motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of the recommended multi‑year budget
• Human resources presentation
• Public comments on budget and HR topics
• FOIP Section 24 – advice from officials
• FOIP Section 29 – information availability

Council Meeting - Special

Strathcona County Council is holding a special meeting primarily focused on a closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the selection process for an executive recruitment consultant.

• CAO Recruitment Discussion
• Selection Process for Executive Recruitment Consultant

Council Meeting - Special

The council will hold a closed session to receive an update on the Alberta Utilities Commission decision and related materials. All other agenda items are procedural, including call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment. No public items or attachments are listed for discussion.

• Closed session: Update on Alberta Utilities Commission decision (no details provided)
• Closed session: Related materials (no attachments listed)
• Open session: No items selected

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will discuss borrowing for a new emergency services station and amend the 2024 capital budget. The body is also reviewing an election bylaw and several property tax relief requests.

• Borrowing Bylaw 4-2024 for Emergency Services Cambrian Crossing Station construction
• Q4 2024 Consolidated Capital Budget Amendments
• Bylaw 40-2024 Election Bylaw (first and second readings)
• Four property tax relief requests for penalty cancellations
• Naming of a park within Hearthstone at Cambrian Stage 1

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Strathcona County Priorities Committee will review a series of reports and presentations, including a budget increase request for the County Museum and Archives. Other items include updates on arts and cultural support, a seniors‑center proposal, housing‑affordability strategies for garden and secondary suites, and the Transit Master Plan implementation plan. The committee will also receive information on waste‑management, legislative impacts on the 2025 election, and the 2027‑2030 strategic plan.

• Strathcona County Museum & Archives Operating Budget Request presentation
• Promotion and Support for Arts and Cultural Activities report
• Advocacy for a Seniors Center presentation
• Housing Affordability Strategy update on garden and secondary suites within townhouses
• Transit Master Plan Engagement Results and Implementation Plan

Council Meeting - Special

This special meeting is primarily focused on a closed session. Council will conduct interviews with the Integrity Commissioner.

• Closed session for Integrity Commissioner interviews

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will review several bylaws during the public hearing, including a map amendment that would rezone about 62.28 ha from Agriculture to Rural Residential/Agriculture and Small Holdings. The council will also consider a text amendment to allow secondary suites, two road‑closure bylaws, and the removal of reserve designations from three parcels in Ardrossan. Additional items include rescinding two noise‑control policies and a change to the 2024 meeting‑dates schedule.

• Bylaw 35‑2024: Map amendment to rezone ~62.28 ha (153.89 acres) in NW 31‑52‑21‑W4, Ward 5
• Bylaw 39‑2024: Text amendment to update secondary‑suite regulations in Land Use Bylaw 24‑2024
• Bylaw 41‑2024 and Bylaw 42‑2024: Road‑closure proposals for Ward 3 and Ward 7
• Disposition of three reserve parcel designations in Ardrossan (Ward 5)
• Rescission of Policy SER‑009‑025 (Noise Control) and Policy SER‑009‑029 (Dangerous Goods Routes)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will receive updates on food insecurity from the Strathcona Food Bank, a cat shelter pilot project, and a proposed modernization of the Agricultural Service Board. It will also review the 2024 municipal census results and the Library Board's 2023 annual report with audited financial statements. Additional items include a councillor request report, the 2023 Off‑Site Development Levies annual report, and an update on the 2025 brush and yard waste services relocation project.

• Strathcona Food Bank presentation and impact report
• Cat shelter pilot project update
• Agricultural Service Board modernization overview
• 2024 municipal census results summary
• Library Board 2023 annual report and audited financial statements

The Priorities Committee recommended that Council consider $250,000 per year for up to three years to support a new Strathcona Food Bank facility, and that the Mayor provide a letter of support. It also recommended that Administration draft a bylaw to establish the Agricultural Service Board as a governance committee. Both items will be considered at the October 1, 2024 Council meeting. Other reports were received for information only.

• Recommended $250,000/year for up to 3 years for new Strathcona Food Bank facility (9-0)
• Recommended letter of support for new food bank facility (9-0)
• Recommended drafting bylaw to establish Agricultural Service Board as governance committee (8-0)
• Adopted agenda with updated enclosure for census results (9-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 Priorities Committee minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

The September 11, 2024 Strathcona County Council meeting agenda consists of routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, a closed‑session budget facilitated session, and adjournment. No specific motions, contracts, rezoning proposals, or fee changes are listed. All items are marked as having no attachments or selected material.

• Closed session – Budget Facilitated Session (no attachments)
• Motions arising out of closed session (no details provided)

Council held a closed-session budget facilitated session and then directed administration to prepare a draft policy by Q3 2025 to provide a decision-making framework for capital funding requests from not-for-profit organizations, including those for land leases and licenses. The motion was amended and carried unanimously (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with changes, including adding a private enclosure (9-0)
• Met in closed session under FOIP section 24 (9-0)
• Directed administration to draft policy for non-profit capital funding requests, due Q3 2025 (amended, 9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is holding a public hearing to potentially replace Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 with Bylaw 24-2024. The body is also reviewing infrastructure options for the Sherwood Drive and Broadmoor Boulevard traffic circle and the Sherwood Drive Truck Fill facility.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 24-2024 to replace Land Use Bylaw 6-2015
• Borrowing Bylaw 4-2024 for Emergency Services Cambrian Crossing Station construction
• Approval of the 2024 external auditor appointment
• Revised Policy SER-013-005 Business Wayfinding Sign Policy
• Council Priority Funds applications for Josephburg Agricultural Society and The Owners: Condominium Plan No.842 0364

Council Meeting

At its July 23, 2024 meeting, Strathcona County Council will review several items. The agenda includes public hearings on two land‑use bylaw amendments that would rezone and add definitions for specific parcels. Council will also consider a long‑term lease for The Bridge – Sherwood Park Ltd., an amendment to fee bylaws, and the results of the 2025 budget survey.

• Bylaw 34-2024 – map amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 (Ward 4) rezoning ~2.93 hectares to PU, R1B, R1C, R1D, R2C, and R3 zones
• Bylaw 36-2024 – text amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 (Ward 5) adding a definition for “local employment” use
• Long‑term lease – The Bridge – Sherwood Park Ltd. at Plan 9924818, Block 242, Lot 9MR (Municipal Reserve) Millenium Place
• Bylaw 30-2024 – amendment to Bylaw 36-2023 updating 2024 fees, rates and charges for the Center in the Park Hybrid Work Program daily rate
• 2025 Budget Survey Results – presentation of survey findings for the upcoming budget cycle

Council Meeting

The Strathcona County Council will consider approval of two long‑term lease agreements—one with Telus Inc. for a communication tower at NE 12‑52‑23‑W4 (Deermound Dog Park) and another with Switch Inc. for an internet tower at Plan 9020134, Lot A. The meeting also includes public hearings on several land‑use bylaw amendments, a proposal to add Phyllis Sadoway to the Commemorative Names Registry, and a vote on a new whistleblower policy. Additional items cover updates on the RCMP triannual report, veteran recognition opportunities, and a request for an extension on housing‑affordability strategy actions.

• Long‑term lease agreement with Telus Inc. for a communication tower on County‑owned land (NE 12‑52‑23‑W4).
• Long‑term lease agreement with Switch Inc. for an internet tower on Plan 9020134, Lot A.
• Bylaw 22‑2024: map amendment rezoning ~1.33 ha to low‑density country residential (Ward 5).
• Proposed addition of "Phyllis Sadoway" to the Commemorative Names Registry.
• Adoption of the proposed Whistleblower Policy (GOV‑002‑046) replacing the prior policy.

Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss updates on secondary suites as part of the Housing Affordability Strategy. The meeting also includes discussions on staff goal setting and an engagement plan for older adults. A presentation on hydrogen technology is also scheduled.

• Secondary suite implementation update
• Hydrogen technology overview
• Charleton Heights stormwater pond maintenance costs
• 2025 brush and yard waste services relocation update
• Land Use Bylaw refresh and public hearing timing

Council Meeting

The Strathcona County Council meeting on July 9, 2024, includes several scheduled closed session discussions. These items include a property assessment update, a budget facilitated session, transportation network updates, and an Integrity Commissioner RFP update.

• Land and Property Rights Tribunal – Property Assessment Update
• Budget Facilitated Session
• Update on Transportation Network Issues
• Integrity Commissioner RFP Update

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will consider several bylaws to implement new developer off-site levies for water, wastewater, and transportation improvements. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss amendments to the Hillshire Area Structure Plan and Land Use Bylaw regarding residential density. The meeting also includes reviews of community priority fund applications.

• New developer off-site levies for Ardrossan, North of Yellowhead, and Rural areas
• Amendments to Hillshire Area Structure Plan to increase residential density
• Rezoning of 15.66 hectares in Ward 6 to new residential districts
• Council Priority Fund applications for local community groups

Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the Climate Resilience Plan and a proposed Whistleblower Policy for feedback. Agenda items also include updates on the local hydrogen economy and Dow Canada’s operations in Fort Saskatchewan. Additionally, members will receive an update on the county's accessibility framework.

• Feedback on Climate Resilience Plan 'Degrees of Resilience'
• Proposed Whistleblower Policy and Hotline (GOV-002-046)
• Update on Strathcona County hydrogen economy growth potential
• Dow Canada Path2Zero expansion update in Fort Saskatchewan
• Presentation of the Accessibility Framework

Council Meeting

The Council will consider Bylaw 28-2024 regarding the Council Code of Conduct and proposed changes to the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes motions related to storm water management costs in Charlton Heights and rural mobility bus rates. Additionally, the Council will review funding applications for local sports clubs.

• Bylaw 28-2024 Council Code of Conduct
• Motion regarding Charlton Heights storm water management pond costs
• Motion regarding subsidized rates for Rural Mobility Bus riders
• Proposed addition to the Commemorative Names Registry – Burnett
• Council Priority Fund applications for local sports clubs

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is receiving updates on several infrastructure and service projects. These include progress reports on Sherwood Drive road improvements and the Transit Master Plan analysis. The committee will also review the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan annual report.

• Sherwood Drive and Broadmoor Boulevard Traffic Circle Improvements update
• Sherwood Drive and Granada Boulevard Intersection Improvements update
• Transit Master Plan analysis and recommendations update
• Festival Place Parking Plan and 2025 proposed parking fees
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Annual Report

Council Meeting

Council will consider several decisions including three readings of a bylaw amending the 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, a text amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 for rear-detached garage setbacks in Cambrian Crossing, and approval of RCMP Annual Policing Priorities for 2024-25. Public hearings are scheduled for a road closure in Ward 4 and the land-use text amendment. Council will also review the first quarter 2024 management report, an IT security budget amendment, and updates to the financial reserves policy.

• Bylaw 10-2024 – Amendment to the 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw (three readings)
• Bylaw 18-2024 – Text amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 reducing rear setback for garages in Cambrian Crossing (Ward 4)
• Bylaw 12-2024 – Road closure of part of Original Government Road Allowance (Range Road 231) (Ward 4)
• RCMP Annual Policing Priorities 2024-25 – referral from Priorities Committee
• 2024 Operating Budget Amendment for Information Technology Services security improvements

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of the 2024-2025 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities. The committee will also review results from the 2023 Public Satisfaction Survey and hear updates from the Strathcona Youth Justice Committee and the Canadian Birkebeiner Society on recreational sport tourism.

• RCMP Annual Policing Priorities 2024-25 presentation and approval request
• 2023 Public Satisfaction Survey results presented
• Recognition of Strathcona County as first stop in 2023 Edmonton Motorcycle Ride for Dad
• Strathcona Youth Justice Committee update on community involvement
• Recreational Sport Tourism presentation by Canadian Birkebeiner Society

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council meets May 7, 2024, to give three readings to the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and a Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw, and to decide on several land-use rezonings. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed rezoning of 75.48 hectares (186.52 acres) in Ward 5 to Heavy Industrial (Heartland). Council will also consider motions on county ownership of Warren Thomas Airport, design planning for a seniors centre, rescinding a land transfer to BGC Strathcona, and adding reflective post covers for school zone signs.

• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw – three readings to authorize the tax rate structure for the year's property taxes.
• Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw (14-2024) – three readings to authorize levying a supplementary property tax.
• Public Hearing at 5:00 PM for Bylaw 15-2024: rezoning ~75.48 hectares in Ward 5 to Heavy Industrial (Heartland).
• Motion following Notice of Motion – County ownership and operation of Warren Thomas Airport (Ward 7).
• Motion following Notice of Motion – Design and planning for a Senior's Centre (Wards 2 and 3).

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the Strathcona County Housing Affordability Strategy, a 2024 operating budget amendment for fire break restoration from the May 2023 wildfires, and the approval of the 2023 consolidated financial statements. The agenda also includes items on community group funding, road and park naming in Ardrossan East, and amendments to traffic and appeal board bylaws. A closed session is scheduled to discuss topics such as funding for community groups, a lease termination, and a land transfer.

• Strathcona County Housing Affordability Strategy presented for discussion
• 2024 Operating Budget Amendment for Fire Break Restoration and Reclamation from May 2023 wildfires
• Strathcona County Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 presented for approval
• Bylaw 11-2024 to amend Traffic Bylaw 16-2015 regarding school bus flashing lights
• Ardrossan East Stage 10B road and park naming in Ward 5

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss the annual update to the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan and an overview of the proposed 2025 budget process. Members will also receive results from the On-Demand Transit evening and weekend pilot, a progress update on the Environmental Framework, and the 2023 Annual Management Report. External presentations are scheduled from the Edmonton International Airport and the Advocacy for Strathcona Seniors Center regarding a seniors center in Sherwood Park.

• 2024 Update to the 2023-2026 Corporate Business Plan
• 2025 Budget Process overview
• On-Demand Transit Pilot Results (evening and weekend)
• Edmonton International Airport presentation on corporate strategies and local impacts
• Advocacy for Strathcona Seniors Center presentation on need for a seniors center in Sherwood Park

Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with a closed session for capital planning and advice from officials. No substantive open-session items are listed.

• Closed session for capital planning (FOIP Section 23, local public body confidences)
• Closed session for advice from officials (FOIP Section 24)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council meets April 9, 2024, to discuss and decide on several items including a public hearing for a bylaw to rezone 7.12 hectares (17.6 acres) in Ward 4 from Agriculture: Future Development to Light Industrial. Council will also consider third reading of a land-use bylaw amendment in Ward 3, the final State of Infrastructure Report, asset retirement obligations, 2023 carryforwards and surplus allocations, and rescission of the Good Neighbour Policy. Several items are discussed in closed session, including the 2024 tax rate bylaw and an AHS ground ambulance contract.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 13-2024: rezoning 7.12 hectares (17.6 acres) at Lot 3, Plan 9421657 (SE 14-53-23-W4) from AD – Agriculture: Future Development to ILT – Light Industrial, with a site-specific height regulation of 17.0 meters for recreation, indoor use
• Third reading of Bylaw 6-2024: text and map amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 (Ward 3)
• Final State of Infrastructure Report to be used for capital planning
• Asset Retirement Obligation update and interim funding strategy approval
• Approval of 2023 operating and capital carryforwards and surplus allocations

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will receive updates on RCMP crime statistics and initiatives, the 2024 property assessment, and a new Public Tree Management Directive. Presentations from Edmonton Global and the River Valley Alliance are also scheduled. The committee is not voting on any items; all are for discussion and information.

• RCMP Triannual Report 1 covering crime statistics and Annual Performance Plan progress
• 2024 Property Assessment information presented to the committee
• Public Tree Management Directive outlining how it will be applied in Strathcona County
• Edmonton Global 2024 Update on regional economic development activities
• River Valley Alliance Shareholder Update on the river valley initiative

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning bylaws: one rezoning 80 acres from agriculture to rural residential in Ward 6, one rezoning 3.6 acres in Cambrian Crossing in Ward 4, and one creating a direct control district for a 2.89-acre site in Ward 3. Council will also discuss recent increases in regional wastewater rates with Arrow Utilities, consider a 2% recreation infrastructure levy, and review intersection controls on Highway 21 at Township Roads 512 and 514.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 7-2024: rezone 32.43 ha (80.14 ac) from AG to RA in Ward 6
• Public hearing on Bylaw 8-2024: rezone 1.46 ha (3.61 ac) from R1C to R1B in Cambrian Crossing, Ward 4
• Public hearing on Bylaw 6-2024: rezone 1.17 ha (2.89 ac) from PS to DC87 in Ward 3
• Discussion of regional wastewater rate increases with Arrow Utilities CEO
• Discussion of a 2% recreation infrastructure levy to fund future recreation capital needs

Council Meeting

This agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, territorial acknowledgement, changes to agenda, closed session (strategic planning under FOIP exceptions), and adjournment. No open-session decisions, proposals, or public business items are listed. The meeting is essentially a closed strategic planning session with no actionable items for residents.

• Closed session for strategic planning under FOIP Sections 23 and 24
• No open-session reports, bylaws, or public hearings on the agenda
• Meeting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council meets on February 13, 2024, to consider several items, including two rezoning bylaws, amendments to the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw, a capital budget amendment, and appointments. The meeting includes a closed session for topics such as corporate security and a sale agreement, followed by public hearings on the rezoning proposals.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 3-2024: rezoning 7.61 hectares in Ardrossan East to ALD, PR, PU, and R3
• Public hearing for Bylaw 5-2024: rezoning 52.98 hectares in Ward 6 to RA
• Amendments to Bylaw 37-2017 Responsible Dog Ownership
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment for Self-Service Portal funded by Codes Acceleration Fund
• Council Priority Funds applications for Ardrossan 55 Plus Club, Men's Shed, Winder Inclusive Communities, and Sherwood Park Curling Club

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will discuss several reports, including an update on the Agriculture and Food Sector Development Strategy, diversity and inclusion initiatives, results of an inclusive hiring audit by KPMG, a review of the Home Help Program, and findings from a housing needs assessment. The committee will also hear presentations from external groups such as the Alberta Ombudsman, Saffron Centre, and Volunteer Strathcona. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion or information.

• Inclusive Hiring Audit Results and Recommendations (KPMG)
• Home Help Program internal review and next steps
• Heartland Housing Foundation Housing Needs Assessment Report findings
• Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report
• Open House: W and T Serink zoning variance request

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting on January 30, 2024, to discuss and decide on several items, including a draft Housing Affordability Strategy in closed session, a bylaw to change municipal ward boundaries, and a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes decisions on community grants, a road closure, and a commemorative name addition.

• Bylaw 31-2023: Municipal Ward Boundaries and Council Composition (second and third readings)
• Bylaw 2-2024: Text amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015 (Ward 3) to add 'care centre, major' as permitted use in UV4 – Salisbury Village zoning district (public hearing)
• Road Closure Bylaw 4-2022 (Ward 4): closure of portion of Road Plan 8421442 (third reading)
• 2024 Social Framework Community Grant allocations decision
• Proposed addition of 'Peter R. Staveley' to Commemorative Names Registry

Council Meeting

Council will consider motions to reduce the 2025-2028 operating budget and find program efficiencies, plus a capital budget amendment for the Strathcona Public Services Yard expansion. Several items are discussed in closed session under FOIP exceptions, including 2024 Social Framework Community Grant recommendations and a proposed addition to the Commemorative Names Registry. The meeting also includes decisions on a revised developer agreement security policy and changes to the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Motion to reduce the 2025-2028 operating budget
• 2023 Capital Budget Amendment for Strathcona Public Services Yard (SPSY) Expansion and Modernization project
• Revised Policy SER-008-027 Establishing Security in Developer Agreements
• Expenditure of Council Priority Funds for Colchester Community League, Girl Guides of Canada – Willow District, and Sherwood Heights Community League
• Closed session items: 2024 Social Framework Community Grant Recommendations and Proposed Addition to the Commemorative Names Registry