Brooks public meetings in 2022

City Council

Council approved the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets and passed Bylaw No. 22/18 to establish utility rates. A first reading was held for an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with a public hearing scheduled for January 2023.

• Adopted 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Accepted 2024-2026 Operating Forecasts as information
• Accepted 10 Year Capital Plan as information
• Introduced and read Bylaw No. 22/17 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) first time
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 22/17 for January 16, 2023
• Adopted Bylaw No. 22/18 to establish utility rates (unanimous third reading)
• Accepted November 2022 RCMP Report as information

City Council

City Council renamed the West End Ball Diamonds to Riley Martin Memorial Ballpark and awarded the 2023 fuel tender to PetroCanada. Council also adopted a smoking bylaw for the JBS Canada Centre and Centennial Regional Arena and amended the Land Use Bylaw regarding kenneling regulations.

• Renamed West End Ball Diamonds to Riley Martin Memorial Ballpark
• Awarded 2023 fuel tender to PetroCanada
• Increased 2023 Airport Maintenance and Lease Fees by 3%
• Reappointed Aline Sousa to the Municipal Planning Commission for a two-year term
• Approved donation of 380 youth drop-in passes to Brooks Minor Hockey Association
• Adopted Bylaw 22/16 regulating smoking at JBS Canada Centre and Centennial Regional Arena
• Adopted Bylaw 22/14 amending Land Use Bylaw 14/12 regarding kenneling regulation

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including a designated smoking area bylaw for the JBS Canada Centre and Centennial Regional Arena, a draft transportation services bylaw, renaming of the West End ball diamonds, a donation request from Brooks Minor Hockey Association, updated branding, a dog park location, and a request from Grasslands Soccer Association. The meeting also includes a confidential land matter held under FOIP. No final decisions are being made; the committee is providing action/recommendation.

• Bylaw 22/16 – Designated Smoking Area at JBS Canada Centre and Centennial Regional Arena (fines $250 first offence, $500 subsequent)
• Draft Transportation Services Bylaw 22/17 – licensing for limousines, shuttle buses, taxi cabs, and transportation network vehicles
• Renaming of the West End Ball Diamonds
• Brooks Minor Hockey Association donation request
• Dog park location discussion

The Council Committee forwarded recommendations to Council for a new smoking area at JBS Canada Centre, the renaming of the West End Ball Diamonds, and youth pass donations for minor hockey. The committee also directed staff to develop plans for a dog park and a sports complex concept for the Old Rodeo Grounds.

• Forwarded Bylaw 22/16 designating smoking areas at JBS Canada Centre to Council
• Forwarded recommendation to rename West End Ball Diamonds to Riley Memorial Ballpark to Council
• Forwarded recommendation to donate 380 youth drop-in passes to Brooks Minor Hockey Association to Council
• Directed Administration to research how Draft Transportation Services Bylaw 22/17 compares to similar municipalities
• Directed Administration to establish a focus group for feedback on updated branding
• Directed Administration to create a plan for a dog park on the donated W. Chan land
• Directed Administration to develop a concept plan for a sports complex at the Old Rodeo Grounds

City Council

City Council approved a donation agreement with JBS Foods Canada and awarded a contract for a trails and beautification master plan. The council also approved a new Capital Projects Policy and proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Different Abilities.

• Approved $475,000 donation agreement with JBS Foods Canada to rename McKay Park (Carried)
• Awarded Linear Trails and Beautification Master Plan Project to R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. for $50,500 (Carried)
• Approved Policy F-001-010 (D) Capital Projects Policy (Carried)
• Proclaimed December 3, 2022 as International Day of Persons with Different Abilities (Carried)
• Accepted October 2022 RCMP Report as information (Carried)
• Accepted November 2022 Financial Variance Report as information (Carried)
• Accepted Brooks Masonic Foundation Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Application report as information (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the reappointment of a commission member and the advertisement for a new member. They will also review development permits issued in October 2022. The meeting includes an in-camera session for confidential reappointment review.

• Review of reappointment of MPC member (in camera, confidential)
• Advertisement for MPC member
• Development permits issued October 2022

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a wastewater feasibility study and pilot phase by MAGNA Engineering, a capital projects policy, a request from the Brooks Masonic Foundation, an urban hen pilot program update, a Toys for Tickets program, a citizenship ceremony, budget review dates, and a broadband project cost update. The agenda also includes a confidential land negotiations item. Most items are for information or committee action/recommendation, with no final decisions noted.

• Wastewater feasibility study and pilot phase by MAGNA Engineering Services Inc.
• F-001-010 (D) Capital Projects Policy review
• Brooks Masonic Foundation request
• Urban hen pilot program update
• Broadband project cost update

The Council Committee approved the 2022 'Toys for Tickets' program and forwarded a revised Capital Projects Policy and a partial property tax exemption for the Brooks Elks Lodge #77 to Council for formal approval. Administration was also directed to bring the Urban Hen Pilot Program to Council.

• Approved 'Toys for Tickets' program for Nov 16 to Dec 9, 2022
• Forwarded revised Capital Projects Policy F-001-010 (D) to Council for approval
• Forwarded recommendation to grant property tax exemption for the area of 531 3rd Avenue West leased by Brooks Lodge #77 to Council
• Directed Administration to bring Urban Hen Pilot Program to Council for formal approval
• Set budget review dates for Dec 12, 14, and 16, 2022
• Directed Administration to include $444,835 in 2023 budget for Broadband Project from Canada Community Building Fund

City Council

City Council awarded two tenders for recreation facility improvements and adopted a new Asset Management Policy. Council also approved the closure of a roadway near the Wellings of Brooks development and ratified a settlement with CUPE Local 1032.

• Awarded $415,286 lighting retrofit contract to Mario’s Electric Ltd.
• Awarded $116,000 boiler replacement contract to Pad-Car Mechanical Ltd.
• Adopted Asset Management Policy F-001-015(A)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/15 to close a roadway within Plan 9512478
• Ratified settlement agreement with CUPE Local 1032 for 2023-2026
• Approved pay grid increases for Part-Time/Seasonal/Summer/VFF and Management
• Reappointed Tracy Oliver to the Safe Communities Committee
• Reappointed Marian Neeser-Carazo to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Board

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including a golf course pathway, a recreation facilities lighting retrofit tender, a boiler replacement tender, a municipal enforcement report, a tax relief request from the Royal Canadian Legion, and future school sites. The agenda also includes confidential land and personnel matters. The lighting retrofit tender received nine proposals, with staff recommending Mario's Electric Ltd. at $415,286.00 plus GST.

• Recreation Facilities Lighting Retrofit: nine tenders received, staff recommend Mario's Electric Ltd. at $415,286.00 + GST
• CRA Boiler Replacement: request for tender to be reviewed
• 2022 Q3 Municipal Enforcement Report: 96 incidents, 64 warnings, 193 citations
• Royal Canadian Legion tax relief request
• Future school sites discussion

The committee tabled a proposal for three potential future school sites until landowners are contacted. Administration was directed to bring tender recommendations for lighting retrofits and a boiler replacement to the November 7 Council meeting. The committee also requested financial statements from the Royal Canadian Legion in a closed session regarding a tax relief request.

• Tabled future school site recommendations until landowners are contacted
• Directed Administration to bring Mario’s Electric Ltd. lighting retrofit recommendation to Nov 7 Council meeting
• Directed Administration to bring Pad-Car Mechanical Ltd. boiler replacement recommendation to Nov 7 Council meeting
• Directed Administration to ask Royal Canadian Legion to share financial statements in a closed meeting
• Approved motion to enter closed session at 5:36 p.m.
• Approved motion to exit closed session at 6:27 p.m.

City Council

This is an organizational meeting where the City Council will appoint a Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor, and fill numerous board, committee, and commission positions for the 2022/2023 term. The agenda lists specific councillors for each role, including appointments to the Airport Commission, Audit Committee, and Municipal Planning Commission. No other business is scheduled.

• Deputy Mayor: Joel Goodnough; Acting Mayor: Mohammed Idriss
• Appointments to 30+ boards/committees, including Airport Commission, Audit Committee, Municipal Planning Commission
• Mayor John Petrie appointed to Arts, Culture & Heritage Board, Bow River Basin Water Council, and others
• Councillor Bill Prentice named alternate for Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA)

The organizational meeting was entirely procedural. Council appointed Councillor Joel Goodnough as Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mohammed Idriss as Acting Mayor for 2022/2023. It also approved a slate of board, committee, and commission appointments for the same term, and authorized the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Acting Mayor, and senior staff as signing authorities. No substantive policy or spending decisions were made.

• Appointed Joel Goodnough as Deputy Mayor for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Appointed Mohammed Idriss as Acting Mayor for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Approved the 2022/2023 board, committee, and commission appointments as listed (carried)
• Authorized the Mayor to attend or appoint a replacement if an appointed member cannot attend (carried)
• Authorized the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Acting Mayor, Manager of Finance, Deputy CAO, and CAO as signing authorities (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:29 p.m. (carried)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several routine items, including a speed limit reduction on Lake Stafford Drive East, the 2023-2024 Shortgrass Library System budget request, and reappointments to municipal boards. They will also receive the RCMP September report and a 2022 year-end financial forecast. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Speed limit change on Lake Stafford Drive East to 40 km/h
• Shortgrass Library System budget request: $4.97 per capita (2023), $5.13 per capita (2024)
• Electrical franchise fee kept at 14% for 2023
• Reappointments to Municipal Planning Commission, Library Board, and Recreation & Parks Board
• Proclamation of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct 16-22, 2022)

Council approved the Shortgrass Library System municipal requisition of $71,821 for 2023 and $74,134 for 2024, to be included in upcoming base budgets. The 2023 electrical franchise fee was kept at 14%. Several board reappointments were confirmed, including Dave Zukowski to the Municipal Planning Commission and Joel Cyr and Shelley Barkley to the Brooks Public Library Board. A speed limit reduction to 40 km/h on Lake Stafford Drive East was also approved.

• Approved $71,821 Shortgrass Library System requisition for 2023 and $74,134 for 2024
• Approved 14% electrical franchise fee for 2023 based on FortisAlberta forecast
• Approved speed limit reduction to 40 km/h on Lake Stafford Drive East between two 3-way stops
• Reappointed Dave Zukowski to Municipal Planning Commission for second two-year term ending October 2024
• Appointed Patrice (Patti) Jones to Brooks & District Recreation and Parks Board for first two-year term
• Reappointed Joel Cyr to Brooks Public Library Board for second three-year term ending October 2025
• Reappointed Shelley Barkley to Brooks Public Library Board for second three-year term ending November 2025
• Proclaimed October 16-22, 2022 as National Teen Driver Safety Week in Brooks

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The main item is an in-camera discussion about re-appointing Dave Zukowski, whose first term expires October 19, 2022. No other substantive items are listed.

• In-camera discussion on re-appointment of MPC member Dave Zukowski (term expires Oct 19, 2022)

Council Committee

The Council Committee will review and discuss several items, including a presentation from the Brooks Food Bank, potential skateboard park locations, speeding concerns downtown and in general, an urban hen pilot program, and kenneling as a land use. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment to define kenneling and allow the Municipal Planning Commission to vary the distance from residential areas. Two items will be held confidential under privacy legislation.

• Urban hen pilot program: limited to 10 applicants, up to 4 hens per licence, no roosters, no selling eggs or meat
• Bylaw 22/14 to amend Land Use Bylaw 14/12: define kenneling, allow MPC to vary 150-meter distance from residential
• Brooks Food Bank presentation by Aurora Champlone
• Skateboard park location review
• Speeding downtown and in general review

Council concurred to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h on a specific stretch from Lakewood Road to Fairview Road, with administration to bring a report back. They also discussed a skateboard park location, an urban hen pilot program, and kenneling bylaw amendments, but no final votes were taken on those items. The meeting included a presentation from the Brooks Food Bank and a closed session.

• Concurred to reduce speed limit to 40 km/h from Lakewood Road to Fairview Road (unanimous consensus)
• Concurred to run urban hen pilot program for two years, pending further details on lot sizes, egg sales, and fencing
• Concurred to change kenneling hours of operation to 9:00 a.m. and remove 'shall' from hours in Bylaw 22/14
• Concurred to have consultant examine Duke of Sutherland Park for potential skateboard park location

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a subdivision application from Charlie and Fonda McIver to reconfigure two lots into two new lots of 0.36 and 0.14 acres. The commission will also review development permits approved in September 2022 and handle routine agenda items.

• Subdivision application 2022-0-141 by Charlie and Fonda McIver for Lots 2 & 3, Block 11, Plan 021 1591
• Proposed reconfiguration into two lots: 0.36 acres (0.146 ha) and 0.14 acres (0.058 ha)
• Zone: R-SD
• Development permits approved September 2022 (information item)

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee will hear presentations on ATCO Gas's hydrogen program and the Brooks Public Library's 2023 budget, which requests a 2% wage increase and deficit funding. They will also discuss the 10-Year Capital Plan public consultation results, a tax relief request from the Royal Canadian Legion, an old rodeo grounds pathway, and a land use bylaw amendment. The meeting includes a confidential legal matter.

• Brooks Public Library requests $9,872 wage increase and $18,650.35 deficit coverage
• Capital plan survey: 220 responses, top priorities roads/sidewalks, parks/pathways, water/wastewater
• Royal Canadian Legion tax relief request
• Old Rodeo Grounds pathway discussion
• Bylaw 22/05 Land Use Bylaw amendment discussion

Council directed administration to draft a new Land Use Bylaw amendment for kenneling and repeal Bylaw 22/05, after discussion about removing the fixed 150m distance to give the Municipal Planning Commission authority to vary or waive distances. The Royal Canadian Legion's tax relief request was discussed but no decision made; council asked for financial statements and clarification on a head-covering policy. A proposed land swap with the Brooks Golf Course for a pathway to the Old Rodeo Grounds was put on hold pending future route planning. No votes were recorded on these items.

• Directed administration to draft new Land Use Bylaw amendment for kenneling and repeal Bylaw 22/05
• Put land swap with Brooks Golf Course for pathway on hold until future route determined
• Requested financial statements, community donation data, and policy clarification from Royal Canadian Legion before tax relief decision

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing and potential adoption of Bylaw 22/05, which amends the Land Use Bylaw. Council will also vote on proclamations, a tax sale, and a contract for a public consultation platform. The RCMP will present a report on crime statistics for the summer months.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 22/05, amending Land Use Bylaw 14/12
• Proclamation of September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Tax sale scheduled for November 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
• Award of Public Consultation Platform RFP to Thornley Fallis Communications for $9,960 per year, three-year contract
• RCMP report for June-August 2022: 1,330 calls for service, 246 violation tickets

Council approved Bylaw 22/05, amending the Land Use Bylaw to define kenneling as a discretionary industrial use. After debate, the required separation distance from residential areas was changed from 450 meters to 150 meters, and weekend outdoor hours were extended to 7 a.m.–10 p.m. A motion to reduce the setback to 80 meters was defeated. Council also set a tax sale for November 17, 2022, and awarded a three-year public consultation platform contract to Thornley Fallis Communications for $9,960 per year.

• Approved Bylaw 22/05 defining kenneling as a discretionary industrial use with 150m residential setback (carried)
• Defeated amendment to remove 450m residential separation entirely (motion defeated)
• Carried amendment reducing residential setback from 450m to 150m (carried)
• Carried amendment extending weekend outdoor kenneling hours to 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (carried)
• Defeated amendment to further reduce setback to 80m (motion defeated)
• Set tax sale for November 17, 2022, with reserve bids as listed (carried)
• Awarded public consultation platform RFP to Thornley Fallis Communications, $9,960/year for three years (carried)
• Proclaimed September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (carried)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several items, including proclaiming Alberta Culture Days and National Fire Prevention Week, donating a decommissioned 1988 fire truck to the Brooks Rotary Club for the Los Amigos Project, and allowing alcohol consumption in Veteran's Centennial Park on September 17, 2022. They will also consider appointing Laura Lukye to the Environmental Advisory Committee, accepting the September 2022 Financial Variance Report, and approving a recreation facilities disciplinary policy. Additionally, Council will introduce amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (22/05) and Animal Control Bylaw (22/13), with a public hearing scheduled for the land use amendment.

• Donation of decommissioned 1988 fire truck to Brooks Rotary Club for Los Amigos Project
• Permit alcohol consumption in Veteran's Centennial Park on September 17, 2022, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Appoint Laura Lukye to Environmental Advisory Committee for three-year term
• First reading of Bylaw 22/05 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) with public hearing on September 19, 2022
• Three readings of Bylaw 22/13 (Animal Control Bylaw amendment)

Council approved the donation of a decommissioned 1988 fire truck to the Brooks Rotary Club for the Los Amigos Project. Several proclamations were issued, including Alberta Culture Days and National Fire Prevention Week. A public hearing was scheduled for September 19 on a Land Use Bylaw amendment. The meeting also included appointments, policy approvals, and bylaw readings.

• Approved donation of decommissioned 1988 fire truck to Brooks Rotary Club for Los Amigos Project (carried)
• Proclaimed September 1–30, 2022 as Alberta Culture Days (carried)
• Proclaimed October 9–15, 2022 as National Fire Prevention Week (carried)
• Appointed Laura Lukye to Environmental Advisory Committee for three-year term (carried)
• Accepted September 2022 Financial Variance Report as information (carried)
• Approved public alcohol consumption in Veteran's Centennial Park on Sept 17, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (carried)
• Approved City Recreation Facilities Disciplinary Policy C-004-009(A) (carried)
• Gave three readings and adopted Bylaw 22/13 amending Animal Control Bylaw 21/20 (carried unanimously)

Council Committee

Council directed administration to bring forward a Land Use Bylaw amendment adding kenneling as a discretionary use in Industrial Districts with a 450m setback from residential areas and limited outdoor hours (7 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. weekends). Council also directed administration to bring forward an Animal Control Bylaw amendment prohibiting feeding of wild birds like seagulls, and a new Recreation Facilities Disciplinary Policy. A presentation from U-Ryde Brooks on a passenger service platform was received, with administration asked to study requirements. Council approved a boulevard removal request at 647 1st Street West for parking improvements.

• Directed administration to bring Bylaw 22/05 (kenneling) to September 6 council for first reading
• Concurred with 450m setback from residential and specified hours for outdoor kenneling
• Directed administration to bring Bylaw 22/13 (prohibiting feeding wild birds) to council for formal approval
• Directed administration to bring Recreation Facilities Disciplinary Policy C-004-009(A) to council for formal approval
• Approved boulevard removal at 647 1st Street West for parking improvements
• Directed administration to study requirements for U-Ryde Brooks passenger service platform

City Council

The City of Brooks Council will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2022, addressing a clean-up order appeal, several proclamations, appointments, and infrastructure plans. They will also receive a presentation on a fire truck donation and consider awarding contracts for irrigation and pathway projects.

• Clean-Up Order appeal for 7 Upland Crescent – recommendation to deny, compliance date Aug 31, 2022
• Proclamations: Pride Day (Aug 26), Ukrainian Independence Day (Aug 24), Ukrainian Heritage Day (Sep 7)
• Appointments: CPO Mark Brandt and BEO Henry Klassen as Licence Inspector, Inspector, Development Officer, Pest Inspector
• Irrigation Expansion/Quality Plan RFP to MPE Engineering Ltd. for $77,214 (excl. GST)
• Pleasant Park Pathway and Beautification at approx. $226,700; skateboard park concept plan at Duke of Sutherland Park

Council heard an appeal of a clean-up order for 7 Upland Crescent and varied the compliance date to September 15, 2022. Council also proclaimed Pride Day, Ukrainian Independence Day, and Ukrainian Heritage Day, appointed CPO Mark Brandt and BEO Henry Klassen to various inspector roles, awarded an irrigation engineering contract, and approved a pathway project.

• Varied clean-up order for 7 Upland Crescent, compliance date set to Sept 15, 2022
• Proclaimed Aug 26, 2022 as Pride Day
• Proclaimed Aug 24, 2022 as Ukrainian Independence Day and Sept 7, 2022 as Ukrainian Heritage Day
• Appointed CPO Mark Brandt as Licence Inspector, Inspector, Development Officer, and Pest Inspector
• Appointed BEO Henry Klassen as Licence Inspector, Inspector, Development Officer, and Pest Inspector
• Awarded Irrigation Expansion/Quality Plan RFP to MPE Engineering Ltd. for $77,214 excl. GST
• Approved Pleasant Park Pathway and Beautification at approx. $226,700

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission approved a subdivision application to consolidate a 3.10-acre parcel with a closed lane and existing school site, creating an 8.06-acre school reserve lot. The approval includes conditions such as paying outstanding taxes and entering a development agreement. The commission also accepted a summary of May 2022 development permits as information.

• Approved Subdivision Application 2022-0-098 for NE1/4 33-18-14-W4M, creating an 8.06-acre school reserve lot
• Condition: all outstanding property taxes must be paid to the City of Brooks
• Condition: applicant must enter a Development Agreement with the City
• Final plan to label 17 St E as Meadow Lake Way
• Accepted May 2022 Development Permits summary as information

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission approved Subdivision Application 2022-0-098 to create an 8.06-acre school reserve lot by consolidating 3.10 acres with a closed lane and existing school site, subject to conditions including tax payment and a development agreement. The commission also accepted the May 2022 development permits as information and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Subdivision Application 2022-0-098 (school site consolidation) with conditions
• Accepted May 2022 Development Permits as information
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2022 meeting
• Excused D. Perkins and J. Argue from the meeting

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider three business items: funding for the Brooks Maternity Clinic, awarding a garbage collection contract for commercial buildings, and awarding a sanitary trunk sewer design contract. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and receiving correspondence.

• Approve $0.48 per capita annual funding for Brooks Maternity Clinic clerical costs
• Award garbage collection tender to Smithbrook Mud Services for $678,373.80 over five years (Sept 1, 2022 – Aug 31, 2027)
• Award sanitary trunk sewer RFP to Associated Engineering for $56,985, funded from Sanitary Sewer Reserve
• Accounts payable cheque register totaling $1,826,240.01
• Council committee notes on kenneling land use, downtown speed limits, and urban hens pilot

Council approved funding for the Brooks Maternity Clinic at $0.48 per capita annually, awarded a five-year garbage collection contract for commercial buildings to Smithbrook Mud Services for $678,373.80, and awarded a sanitary trunk sewer RFP to Associated Engineering for $56,985. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $0.48 per capita annual funding for Brooks Maternity Clinic clerical costs
• Awarded garbage collection tender to Smithbrook Mud Services for $678,373.80 over 5 years (Sep 2022-Aug 2027)
• Awarded Sanitary Trunk Sewer RFP to Associated Engineering for $56,985 from Sanitary Sewer Reserve

Council Committee

Council directed Administration to prepare a Land Use Bylaw amendment to allow kenneling as a discretionary use in Industrial Districts. Council also directed Administration to facilitate a pilot program for urban hens and to amend the Animal Control Bylaw to prohibit feeding certain wild animals. A request to lower downtown speed limits was discussed, with Administration to explore short-term options. The meeting was otherwise informational, with no formal votes recorded.

• Directed Administration to prepare a Land Use Bylaw amendment for kenneling as a discretionary use in Industrial Districts
• Directed Administration to facilitate a pilot program for urban hens
• Directed Administration to amend the Animal Control Bylaw to prohibit feeding certain wild animals
• Discussed downtown speed limit reduction and traffic calming; Administration to explore short-term options

City Council

At this regular meeting, Council will hear presentations from the Brooks Elks Lodge and Youth in Action Group, receive the May 2022 RCMP report, and consider several administrative reports and business items. Key decisions include awarding a garbage truck tender, supporting the 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games with a $35,000 budget request, approving an in-kind donation for a Paul Brandt concert, cancelling several summer meetings, and appointing a salary negotiating committee.

• Award garbage truck tender to Superior North America Ltd. for $331,926 (excluding GST), funded from Waste Management Reserve
• Approve $35,000 for 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games host community support, included in 2023 budget
• Approve in-kind donation of $4,087.66 for Centennial Regional Arena rental and staffing for Paul Brandt concert on August 13, 2022
• Cancel five council and committee meetings in July and August 2022
• Appoint Mayor Petrie and Councillors Idriss and Goodnough to Salary Negotiating Committee

Council approved an official letter of support and $35,000 for the 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games, and approved an in-kind donation of $4,087.66 for the Paul Brandt concert. They also awarded a garbage truck tender to Superior North America Inc. for $331,926.00 and cancelled several summer meetings. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $35,000 for 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games and letter of support
• Approved in-kind donation of $4,087.66 for Paul Brandt concert arena rental
• Awarded garbage truck tender to Superior North America Inc. for $331,926.00
• Cancelled five council and committee meetings in July and August 2022
• Appointed Mayor Petrie and Councillors Idriss and Goodnough to Salary Negotiating Committee
• Accepted RCMP report, delegations, and financial variance report as information

Council Committee

The Council Committee will review and discuss a bid for the Alberta 55+ Summer Games 2023, including projected revenues and expenses. The committee will also discuss a land donation.

• Review of Alberta 55+ Summer Games 2023 bid with $237,000 in projected revenue and expenses
• Discussion regarding a land donation
• Review of proposed event locations including Evergreen Park, Brooks Legion, and EID Aquatic Centre

The Council Committee voted to forward a $35,000 funding request for the 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games bid to Council for formal approval and inclusion in the 2023 budget. It also accepted a land donation from W. Chan Investments Ltd. in exchange for a tax receipt valued at $1,251,000. The meeting then moved into closed session for a legal matter and adjourned.

• Forwarded $35,000 request for 2023 Alberta 55+ Summer Games to Council (carried)
• Accepted land donation from W. Chan Investments Ltd. for tax receipt at $1,251,000 (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for legal item under FOIP (carried)
• Moved out of closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (carried)

City Council

Council awarded the 2nd Street West Watermain Replacement to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $383,263.93 excluding GST, funded partly from the Watermain Replacement Capital Program and the Environmental Surplus Reserve. Council also adopted 2022/2023 recreation rates and fees, approved proclamations for International Pollinator Week and National Indigenous Peoples Day, and made appointments to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Board and EcoBrooks. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded 2nd Street West Watermain Replacement to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $383,263.93 excluding GST
• Adopted 2022/2023 Proposed Recreation Rates and Fees
• Proclaimed June 20-26, 2022 as International Pollinator Week
• Proclaimed June 21, 2022 as National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Approved donation of Fieldhouse rental for Philippine Heritage Month Celebration
• Appointed Macie Fenske to Arts, Culture and Heritage Board for one-year term
• Appointed Nicole Oliver to EcoBrooks for three-year term
• Approved 2023 Garbage Truck Tender facilitation in 2022

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission will consider a subdivision application from HB Ajax Corp. to split Lot 56, Block 12, Plan 0413542 into two 0.08-acre lots, each with an existing semi-detached dwelling unit. One lot requires a waiver from the minimum lot size. The commission will also review development permits issued in April 2022 and adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Subdivision application 2022-0-076: split Lot 56 into two 0.08-acre lots (R-LD zone)
• Waiver needed for Lot 72, which is 123.72 sq ft below the 335 m² minimum lot size
• Party Wall agreement required to be registered with final subdivision plan
• 9 development permits issued in April 2022, including secondary suites and changes of use
• Outstanding property taxes must be paid to City of Brooks

City Council

The Brooks City Council meeting includes discussions on donating land to the Brooks Housing Society and Habitat for Humanity. The agenda also features a public hearing regarding Bylaw 22/10 for a lane closure and several municipal proclamations.

• Land donation of 531 Meadowbrook Drive East to Brooks Housing Society
• Land donation of 1516 & 1518 2nd Avenue East to Habitat for Humanity
• Public hearing for Lane Closure Bylaw 22/10
• Authorization of Alberta Municipalities Power+ contract starting January 1, 2024
• Awarding of $310,299.00 contract to Superior North America Inc. for a garbage truck

Council approved land donations to the Brooks Housing Society (531 Meadowbrook Drive East) and Habitat for Humanity (1516 & 1518 24 Avenue East) for affordable housing, with return clauses if development doesn't start within two years. Bylaw 22/10 to close a laneway was given three readings and adopted. Several proclamations and resolutions were also approved.

• Donated 531 Meadowbrook Drive East to Brooks Housing Society for affordable housing (carried)
• Donated 1516 & 1518 24 Avenue East to Habitat for Humanity for a duplex (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/10 closing a laneway east of Lot 1MR, Block 5, Plan 051 2323 (carried)
• Proclaimed June 2022 as Recreation and Parks Month (carried)
• Proclaimed June 6-12, 2022 as Seniors' Week (carried)
• Proclaimed May 30-June 3, 2022 as Alberta Rural Health Week (carried)
• Approved seconding Town of Didsbury's veterinary resolution for 2022 Alberta Municipalities Convention (carried)
• Approved seconding Village of Duchess's marijuana plant limits resolution for 2022 convention (carried)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several routine items, including awarding a garbage truck tender, approving tax and repaving bylaws, and making board appointments. They will also hear a presentation from the EcoBrooks Committee requesting to expand the committee. The agenda includes proclamations, grant approvals, and a closed session for a building lease discussion.

• Award garbage truck tender to Superior North America Ltd. for $310,299.00, funded from Waste Management Reserve
• Introduce and adopt Bylaw 22/12 (Repaving Tax) and Bylaw 22/11 (Property Tax Rate)
• Approve Arts, Culture & Heritage Board Grant process documents
• Appoint Bjornda Bjornson to Brooks Public Library Board for a three-year term
• Reappoint Duane Perkins and Fred Rattai to Municipal Planning Commission

Council adopted Bylaw 22/11 setting the 2022 property tax rate and Bylaw 22/12 imposing a special tax for street and lane repaving, both after three readings. Council also awarded a $310,299 garbage truck tender to Superior North America Inc., approved the 2022 Street Improvement Project revision, and made several board appointments and reappointments.

• Adopted Bylaw 22/11 (2022 property tax rate) after three readings
• Adopted Bylaw 22/12 (repaving tax) after three readings
• Awarded garbage truck tender to Superior North America Inc. for $310,299 (excluding GST)
• Approved 2022 Street Improvement Project revision
• Approved Arts, Culture & Heritage Board Grant process documents
• Appointed Bjornda Bjornson to Brooks Public Library Board (3-year term)
• Reappointed Rudy Esau to EcoBrooks Committee (3-year term)
• Reappointed Malayna Stica to Recreation and Parks Board (1-year term)

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss four items: a letter of support for the Brooks Anti-Racism Society's grant application, an Arts Culture & Heritage Board grant, a rent reduction request from the Chamber of Commerce for a trade show venue, and considerations for the 2022 tax rate bylaw. No final decisions are noted; the committee will make recommendations.

• Letter of support for Brooks Anti-Racism Society's $75,000 grant request for a community empowerment initiative
• Arts, Culture & Heritage Board grant review
• Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce trade show venue rent reduction request
• 2022 tax rate bylaw considerations

The Council Committee supported writing a letter of support for the Brooks Anti-Racism Society's grant application to Canadian Heritage, and recommended waiving rental fees for the Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Trade Show. They also directed administration to bring forward the Arts, Culture & Heritage Board Grant documents and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw to the May 2 Council meeting. No final decisions were made; these are recommendations to the full Council.

• Supported letter of support for Brooks Anti-Racism Society grant application
• Supported waiving Fieldhouse and Flex Hall rental fees for Chamber of Commerce Trade Show
• Directed administration to bring Arts, Culture & Heritage Board Grant documents to May 2 Council meeting
• Directed administration to bring Tax Rate Bylaw to May 2 Council meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes from March 16, 2022, and discussing whether future meetings will be held in person at City Hall or continue virtually. The commission will also consider the reappointment of two members whose terms have expired, and review development permits approved in March 2022.

• Discussion on moving meetings to City Hall Council Chambers in-person or keeping them virtual
• Reappointment of Fred Rattai (2nd term expired February 2, 2022)
• Reappointment of Duane Perkins (3rd term expired September 21, 2021)
• Development permits approved in March 2022

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including adopting the 2021 financial statements, accepting the April financial variance report, and giving three readings to Bylaw 22/09, which would allow electronic transmission of assessment and taxation notices. Council will also discuss development options for the Old Rodeo Grounds and make appointments to the BRZ Board. The agenda includes several proclamations and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Bylaw 22/09 – Electronic Transmission of Documents Bylaw (three readings)
• Adoption of City of Brooks 2021 Financial Statements
• Financial Variance Report for April 2022
• Old Rodeo Grounds – Development Options
• Appointment of Madonna Tanael to BRZ Board

Council adopted the City of Brooks 2021 Financial Statements and gave three readings to Bylaw 22/09, allowing electronic transmission of assessment and taxation notices. Council also denied a storage request from the Newell Integrated Child Care Society and referred the Old Rodeo Grounds item to committee. Several proclamations were issued for various awareness weeks.

• Adopted City of Brooks 2021 Financial Statements
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 22/09 (electronic transmission of documents)
• Denied Newell Integrated Child Care Society request for CCC garage storage
• Referred Old Rodeo Grounds item to Council Committee
• Appointed Madonna Tanael to BRZ Board (term March 1, 2022 – March 1, 2023)
• Proclaimed National Hospice Palliative Care Week (May 1–7, 2022)
• Proclaimed Municipal Involvement Day (May 19, 2022)
• Proclaimed Mental Health Week (May 2–8, 2022)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2022 Street Improvement Project tender and considering Bylaw 22/08 regarding BRZ mill rates. The meeting also includes presentations from the Shortgrass Library System and the EcoBrooks Committee.

• Awarding 2022 Street Improvement Tender to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $1,962,681.02
• Public hearing for BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw 22/08
• Adoption of the City of Brooks 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
• Appointment of seven Weed Inspectors
• Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Green Shirt Day

City Council

Council will consider several bylaws regarding recreation, cemeteries, and business taxes. The meeting also includes a proposal for a $105,000 contribution to the Francophone School’s soccer field.

• $105,000 contribution to Ecole Le Ruisseau soccer field
• Bylaw 22/04: Recreation and Parks Board Bylaw
• Bylast 22/06: Cemetery Bylaw Amendment
• Bylaw 22/08: BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw
• Appointment of Rodas Massey to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Board

Council approved a $105,000 contribution to the Francophone school's soccer field, funded from reserves, and directed staff to proceed with subdivision and land transfer. Several bylaws were adopted, including establishing a Recreation and Parks Board and an Arts, Culture and Heritage Board, and amending the Cemetery Bylaw. Council also endorsed a letter of support for the Brooks Region to become a Designated Community under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

• Approved $105,000 contribution to École Le Ruisseau soccer field (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/04 establishing Recreation and Parks Board (carried unanimously)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/06 amending Cemetery Bylaw 21/12 (carried unanimously)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/07 establishing Arts, Culture and Heritage Board (carried unanimously)
• Introduced Bylaw 22/08 BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw (first reading carried)
• Appointed Rodas Massey to Arts, Culture and Heritage Board for two-year term (carried)
• Endorsed letter of support for Alberta Advantage Immigration Program application (carried)
• Proclaimed March 26, 2022 as Purple Day and April 2022 as World Autism Month (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission will consider a discretionary use application for a secondary suite at 423 2 Street West (Lot 7, Block 17, Plan 5716AW) in the Commercial General zone. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 19, 2022, and a report on development permits approved in January and February 2022.

• Secondary suite application (22-D-7) at 423 2 Street West, zoned C-G
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting
• Development permits approved January and February 2022 (information item)

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing three proposed bylaws: establishing a Recreation and Parks Board, amending the Cemetery Bylaw to allow burial plot columbariums, and establishing an Arts, Culture and Heritage Board. These are discussion items with committee action or recommendation expected. The meeting also includes a confidential strategic focus area session.

• Bylaw 22/04: Establishes Brooks & District Recreation and Parks Board (up to 14 members, including County of Newell and school division reps)
• Bylaw 22/06: Amends Cemetery Bylaw 21/12 to permit burial plot columbariums with size restrictions
• Bylaw 22/07: Establishes City of Brooks Arts, Culture and Heritage Board
• Council Strategic Focus Areas discussion held confidential under FOIP Section 24

The Council Committee reviewed updates to three bylaws: the Recreation and Parks Board Bylaw, the Cemetery Bylaw (to allow burial plot columbariums), and the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board Bylaw. Council directed administration to bring all three bylaws to Council for formal approval. The meeting also included a closed session for strategic focus areas and adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Directed administration to bring Bylaw 22/04 (Recreation & Parks Board) to Council for approval
• Directed administration to bring Bylaw 22/06 (Cemetery Bylaw amendment for columbariums) to Council for approval
• Directed administration to bring Bylaw 22/07 (Arts, Culture, & Heritage Board) to Council for approval
• Closed meeting to public for strategic focus areas (motion carried)
• Moved out of closed session at 6:04 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council will consider several contract awards and appointments at its March 7, 2022 regular meeting. Key decisions include awarding a $123,000 playground rehabilitation, a $126,152 handibus transit unit, and a five-year, $1,016,134 cardboard collection contract. Council will also consider a proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and appointments to the Business Revitalization Zone Board.

• Award Meadowbrook Playground Rehabilitation to Cruzin Property Maintenance & Bobcat Service for $123,000
• Award Handibus Specialized Transit Service Unit tender to The Bus Centre for $126,152 plus $21,152 from reserve
• Award 5-year cardboard collection contract to Smithbrook Mud Services for $1,016,134
• Proclaim March 21, 2022 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Appoint 8 members to the Business Revitalization Zone Board for 2022-2023

Council approved several contracts and appointments, including a $123,000 Meadowbrook Playground rehabilitation, a $126,152 handibus transit unit, and a five-year cardboard collection contract worth $1,016,134. It also proclaimed March 21 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and appointed eight members to the Business Revitalization Zone Board. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Meadowbrook Playground Rehabilitation to Cruzin Property Maintenance & Bobcat Service for $123,000 (carried)
• Awarded Handibus Specialized Transit Service Unit tender to The Bus Centre for $126,152 plus $21,152 from reserve (carried)
• Awarded cardboard collection contract to Smithbrook Mud Services for 5 years at $1,016,134 (carried)
• Proclaimed March 21, 2022 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (carried)
• Directed Parks Department to maintain the Rose Garden (carried)
• Appointed 8 members to the Business Revitalization Zone Board for 2022-2023 (carried)
• Supported downtown event with Brooks Hotel by allowing street use and bleachers (carried)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and service items, including a grant application for the Kinbrook Connection Pathway and a contract for a specialized handibus. The meeting also includes discussions on upgrading council chamber video projections and updates regarding COVID-19 initiatives.

• Grant application to the Active Transportation Fund for $750,000 for Kinbrook Connection Pathway
• Award of $109,875.25 contract to Western Canada Bus for a Handibus Specialized Transit Service Unit
• $28,000 Council Chambers Video Projection Upgrade Project
• Appointment of Amanda Goodnough to the Safe Communities Committee
• Proclamation of March 8, 2022, as City Resiliency Day

Council approved a $28,000 video projection upgrade for Council Chambers, funded from the Council Projects reserve, and supported a $750,000 grant application for the Kinbrook Connection Pathway. Fleet vehicle purchases were deferred to 2023, and an appointment was made to the Safe Communities Committee. The RCMP report and a downtown event presentation were tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved $28,000 Council Chambers Video Projection Upgrade (carried)
• Supported $750,000 Active Transportation Fund grant application for Kinbrook Connection Pathway (carried)
• Deferred 2022 fleet truck purchases to 2023 (carried)
• Appointed Amanda Goodnough to Safe Communities Committee for 3-year term (carried)
• Proclaimed March 15, 2022 as City Resiliency Day (carried)
• Tabled RCMP Report and Downtown Event with Brooks Hotel presentation (carried)

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss seven items, including a downtown event with the Brooks Hotel, a Communities in Bloom delegation, corporate safety performance, parking on city property, the 2021 Q4 municipal enforcement report, the École Le Ruisseau soccer field, and a Handibus purchase. Several items are for information only, while others may result in committee action or recommendations. The meeting includes a media question period and adjournment.

• Downtown event with Brooks Hotel to review and discuss
• Corporate safety performance overview and Council's statement of commitment
• Parking on city property for information
• 2021 Q4 municipal enforcement report (89 total citations, top categories: animal skunk, traffic parking, provincial other)
• Handibus purchase – Unit HB4 for committee action/recommendation

Council directed administration to advertise the parking bylaw and give residents until October 31, 2022 to comply. They also accepted the Corporate Safety Performance Overview and approved a modified Statement of Commitment. Council recommended contributing $105,000 to the Ecole Le Ruisseau soccer field and directed administration to bring the recommendation forward. The Handibus purchase was directed to the next regular council meeting.

• Approved modified Statement of Commitment (motion carried)
• Directed advertising of parking bylaw with compliance by Oct 31, 2022
• Recommended $105,000 contribution to Ecole Le Ruisseau soccer field
• Directed Handibus purchase recommendation to Feb 22 council meeting
• Closed meeting for law enforcement discussion (motion carried)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several administrative items, including awarding a five-year solid waste collection contract for multi-family buildings and city-owned facilities to Smithbrook Mud Services for $653,241.12, and to consider amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding electronic signs near Alberta Highways. They will also review policies, make board appointments, and discuss a request to the province about the Alberta Provincial Police Service. A public hearing is scheduled for the land use bylaw amendment.

• Award solid waste collection contract to Smithbrook Mud Services for $653,241.12 (5 years, Apr 2022–Mar 2027)
• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 22/03 amending Land Use Bylaw 14/12 (electronic signs near highways)
• Approve Policy L-001-003(A) on commemorations and Policy L-001-021(B) on letters of support
• Appoint/reappoint members to Arts, Culture & Heritage Board (Aurelio, Corbett-Schock, Wardrop)
• Send letter to Premier and Minister of Justice requesting consultation on Alberta Provincial Police Service

Council adopted Bylaw 22/03 amending the Land Use Bylaw to update sign regulations, including a new requirement for electronic signs near Alberta highways to be circulated to Alberta Transportation. Council also awarded a five-year solid waste collection contract for multi-family buildings and city facilities to Smithbrook Mud Services for $653,241.12 excluding GST. Several policies and board appointments were approved, and a letter was sent to the Premier requesting more information and engagement on the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service.

• Adopted Bylaw 22/03 amending Land Use Bylaw 14/12 (sign regulations) (carried)
• Awarded solid waste collection contract to Smithbrook Mud Services, $653,241.12 excl. GST, 5-year term (carried)
• Approved Policy L-001-003(A) on Boards, Committees and Commissions - Commemorations (carried)
• Approved Policy L-001-021(B) on Letters of Support (carried)
• Appointed/reappointed members to Arts, Culture & Heritage Board (carried)
• Approved JBS Canada Centre 2022 Family Day Event (carried)
• Sent letter to Premier and Minister of Justice requesting info and engagement on Alberta Provincial Police Service (carried)
• Accepted Fire Department 2021 Year End Report as information (carried)

Council Committee

The committee forwarded two policy updates to full council for formal approval: Policy L-001-021(B) on letters of support and Policy L-001-003(A) on boards, committees, and commissions commemorations. It also approved the 2022 street improvement projects and accepted the five-year street improvement plan. No final decisions were made; all items require council approval.

• Forwarded Policy L-001-021(B) Letters of Support to Council (motion carried)
• Forwarded Policy L-001-003(A) Boards, Committees, and Commissions - Commemorations to Council with proposed changes (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 proposed streets for improvement and accepted Five-Year Street Improvement Plan (motion carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on three development applications: a revised outdoor/indoor storage facility at 1335 Sutherland Drive East, a new single detached dwelling with garage at 1614 2 Avenue East, and a semi-detached dwelling at 1610-1612 2 Avenue East. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a report on development permits approved in November and December 2021.

• Revised development permit 2019-D-3 for 1335 Sutherland Drive East: change third storage unit from 12,000 sq ft (17 bays) to 4,900 sq ft (10 bays), relocate to face east-west, remainder for outdoor storage
• Development permit 21-D-125 for 1614 2 Avenue East: new single detached dwelling, new detached garage, variances for garage wall height, lot width, and lot size
• Development permit 21-D-126 for 1610-1612 2 Avenue East: semi-detached dwelling (discretionary use) and lot coverage variance for 1612
• Report on development permits approved November and December 2021

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to consider several items, including three bylaws: an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (22/03), a Procedural Bylaw (22/01), and a Safe Communities Bylaw (22/02). They will also receive the December 2021 RCMP report, discuss a broadband report, and consider appointments and proclamations. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Bylaw 22/03 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 14/12, with public hearing scheduled for February 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Bylaw 22/01 – Procedural Bylaw, to be given three readings and adopted.
• Bylaw 22/02 – Safe Communities Bylaw, to be given three readings and adopted.
• Appointment of Cindy Wolfer to Grasslands Regional FCSS Board as Member-at-Large.
• Proclamation of February 2022 as Black History Month.

Council adopted Bylaw 22/01 (Procedural Bylaw) and Bylaw 22/02 (Safe Communities Committee) after three readings each. It also gave first reading to Bylaw 22/03 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) and scheduled a public hearing for February 7, 2022. Other actions included appointing Cindy Wolfer to the Grasslands Regional FCSS Board and proclaiming February 2022 as Black History Month.

• Adopted Bylaw 22/01 (Procedural Bylaw) after three readings (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 22/02 (Safe Communities Committee) after three readings (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 22/03 (Land Use Bylaw amendment)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 22/03 on February 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Appointed Cindy Wolfer to Grasslands Regional FCSS Board (motion carried)
• Proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month (motion carried)
• Approved Council Committee meeting dates for Feb, Mar, Nov 2022 (motion carried)
• Accepted RCMP report, broadband report, and correspondence as information (motions carried)

Council Committee

The Council Committee received a presentation from the Palliser Economic Partnership (PEP) about rejoining, discussed updates to the Procedural Bylaw and Safe Communities Committee Bylaw, and directed administration to bring both bylaws back to Council for approval. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Directed administration to bring back Procedural Bylaw 22/01 to Council for approval
• Directed administration to bring back Safe Communities Committee Bylaw 22/02 to Council for approval
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Goodnough as liaison for Alberta Provincial Police transition sessions

City Council

The Council meeting covers the adoption of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets along with various utility and sewer bylaws. The agenda also includes committee appointments and a decision to auction property at 33 Lake Stafford Cres.

• Adoption of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 21/25 (Sanitary Sewer Bylaw)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 21/23 (Utility Rates Bylaw)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 21/24 (Off-Site Levy Bylaw)
• Decision to sell 33 Lake Stafford Cres. at public auction with no reserve bid

The January 4, 2022 regular council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, approved the previous minutes, received correspondence and administrative reports as information, and accepted a COVID-19 update. The meeting went into a confidential in-camera session for about nine minutes, but no substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Received correspondence as information (motion carried)
• Accepted 2021 Recreation User Group Grant Report as information (motion carried)
• Accepted COVID-19 Updates and Initiatives as information (motion carried)
• Moved in camera at 4:43 p.m. and out at 4:52 p.m. (motions carried)
• Adjourned at 4:53 p.m. (motion carried)