Cold Lake public meetings in 2021

Council - Regular Meeting

This is the regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council on December 14, 2021. Council will consider the 2022 operating and capital budgets, as well as strategic priorities, and will hear delegations from the RCMP, John Howard Society, and others. Several funding requests and policy items are on the agenda, along with routine approvals and in-camera items.

• 2022 Operating Budget review
• 2022 Capital Budget review
• Policy No. 120-FN-10 - Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program Policy
• Notice of Motion - Speed Limits on Residential Streets and High Pedestrian Areas
• Proposal to Establish a Business Improvement Area (BIA)

Council unanimously approved the 2022 operating budget of $52,849,468 and capital budget of $24,596,000, along with the 2022 strategic priorities. They also renewed the Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program for 2022, directed administration to host a public open house on a potential Business Improvement Area, and made several appointments and contract awards, including a five-year safety codes inspection contract with The Inspections Group Inc.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget of $52,849,468 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget of $24,596,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Strategic Priorities (unanimous)
• Renewed Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program for 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to host public open house on Business Improvement Area (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year safety codes inspection contract with The Inspections Group Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed Lacey Chyz to Community Grant Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sale of two lots at $4,500 each (unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one item of new business: a development permit application (221160). Council will review the application, along with a presentation, report, building permit application, and building plan. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Development Permit Application 221160
• Council presentation and report on application 221160
• Building permit application and building plan for 221160

Council unanimously approved Development Permit Application 221160, subject to 10 conditions including compliance with bylaws, building and fire codes, engineering standards, and providing completion securities. The owner must also purchase a portion of closed road to resolve an encroachment issue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Development Permit Application 221160 with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 23, 2021, with a full agenda that includes public hearings, delegations, financial reports, and several policy and bylaw items. Key items include a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, a review of the Facility COVID-19 Restriction Exemption Program, and multiple policy amendments. The meeting also includes several in-camera items, including a land sale and legal briefings.

• Bylaw No. 782-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• Facility COVID-19 Restriction Exemption Program review
• Policy amendments: Public Art, Monuments and Memorials (119-AD-10) and Cemetery Management (207-AD-19)
• New Cemetery Grant Policy (220-AD-21)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Cold Lake Snowmobile Club

Council - Special Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

This special Corporate Priorities Committee meeting has one substantive item: a proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 653-BD-19 (Procedure Bylaw) to include an Indigenous land acknowledgment. The committee will discuss the amendment and related background materials, including examples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. No decisions are final until the full council votes.

• Bylaw No. 653-BD-19 amendment for Indigenous land acknowledgment
• Discussion of examples of land acknowledgements
• Review of TRC Calls to Action and final report summary
• 2017 notice of motion on land acknowledgement

Council unanimously recommended directing administration to consult local Indigenous communities on a proposed land acknowledgment before implementation. The motion passed after discussion of a similar 2017 request that was previously defeated.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended administration consult Indigenous communities on land acknowledgment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake Council is holding its regular meeting on October 26, 2021. They will review the September 2021 financial reports, consider an appointment to the Northern Lights Library System, and receive updates on the Wayfinding Signage Project and a Commercial Business Improvement Area. The meeting also includes several committee minutes and in-camera items.

• City Financial Reports - September 2021
• Northern Lights Library System - Council Appointment
• Wayfinding Signage Project Update
• Commercial Business Improvement Area
• In Camera: Member-at-Large Appointments, Aerospace Economic Development Update, CAO Agreement

Council directed administration to solicit feedback from commercial property owners about establishing a Business Improvement Area (BIA) to fund a commercial property security project. Council also approved Councillor Lefebvre's continued service on the Northern Lights Library System Board beyond nine years, accepted the September 2021 financial reports, and re-appointed several members-at-large to various committees and boards. The meeting included in-camera sessions for member-at-large appointments, an aerospace economic development update, and a Chief Administrative Officer agreement, with no public decisions made on those items.

• Directed administration to solicit feedback on establishing a Business Improvement Area (BIA) for commercial property security (unanimous)
• Approved Councillor Lefebvre serving more than nine years on the Northern Lights Library System Board (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2021 financial reports (unanimous)
• Accepted Wayfinding Signage Project Update as information (unanimous)
• Re-appointed members-at-large to Economic Development Advisory Committee, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, and Community Grant Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council - Annual Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting where Cold Lake Council will appoint deputy mayors, approve board and committee assignments, and consider updates to the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, Procedure Bylaw, and Council Compensation Policy. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on internal governance rather than public-facing decisions.

• Appointment of Deputy Mayors and approval of 2021-2025 rotation schedule
• Council Board, Committee and Commission Appointments for 2021
• Bylaw No. 618-AD-18 - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw (including amendment 727AD21)
• Bylaw No. 653-BD-19 - Procedure Bylaw
• Policy No. 123-AD-10 - Council Compensation Policy

Council held its annual organizational meeting, administering oaths of office to the mayor and all councillors. They approved an eight-month deputy mayor rotation schedule and appointed council members to various boards, committees, and commissions for 2021/2022. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 8-month deputy mayor rotation schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed council members to boards, committees, and commissions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council with a standard agenda including minutes approval, public question period, and committee reports. Key new business items include a bylaw to amend the Council Code of Conduct, the 2021 Quality Management Plan, and several letters and funding requests. The council will also hold in camera sessions on economic development, a legal matter, and a school agreement.

• Bylaw No. 727-AD-21 to amend Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 618-AD-18
• City of Cold Lake 2021 Quality Management Plan (QMP) for Safety Codes Council
• Letter regarding net-zero carbon construction requirements
• Letter from Minister of Environment and Parks regarding Cold Lake fishery
• Request for funding from Grand Centre Lions Club for 31st Annual Santa's Anonymous

Council gave three readings to Bylaw No. 727-AD-21, amending the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, and rescinded the previous Quality Management Plan while authorizing a new agreement with the Alberta Safety Codes Council. Council also approved several letters, including one to MP Laila Goodridge about RCMP detachment costs and net-zero directives, and one supporting local fishing regulation changes. A $1,000 donation to the Grand Centre Lions Club for Santa's Anonymous was approved. The meeting included in-camera sessions on aerospace development, a legal matter, and a Northern Lights Public Schools agreement, with no public decisions from those sessions.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 727-AD-21 amending Council Code of Conduct Bylaw (unanimous)
• Rescinded previous Quality Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Alberta Safety Codes Council for 2021 QMP (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to MP Laila Goodridge on RCMP detachment costs and net-zero directives (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Minister of Environment and Parks supporting fishing regulation changes (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send letter to PSPC on PILT with copy to MP Goodridge (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Grand Centre Lions Club for Santa's Anonymous (unanimous)
• Proclaimed November 2021 as Family Violence Prevention Month

Council - Regular Meeting

This is the regular meeting agenda for Cold Lake City Council on September 28, 2021. Council will consider two capital budget amendments: one for the Marina Boat Launch Rehabilitation and another for the 2020 Street Improvement Program (Stimulus Funded). They will also discuss a franchise agreement with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., review fall quarter community grant recommendations, and consider a Facility COVID-19 Restriction Exemption Program. The agenda includes a public hearing on Bylaw No. 717-LU-21 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, plus routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Public hearing on Bylaw No. 717-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for Marina Boat Launch Rehabilitation
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for 2020 Street Improvement Program (Stimulus Funded)
• Franchise Agreement with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
• Facility COVID-19 Restriction Exemption Program

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 717-LU-21, rezoning four lots from single-detached to medium-density residential (row housing). It also approved $1.7M in additional 2022 capital funds for Kinosoo Beach Phase 3, amended the 2021 capital budget for marina and street projects, and supported COVID-19 measures with an exemption for the Cenovus Wellness Centre.

• Approved final reading of Bylaw 717-LU-21 rezoning Lots 10, 11, 19, 20 to R3 row housing (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7M additional funds for Kinosoo Beach Phase 3 in 2022 capital budget (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 capital budget to $42,372,232 for Marina Boat Launch Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 capital budget to $42,442,232 for 2020 Street Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Maintained ATCO Gas franchise fee at 13% (unanimous)
• Approved community grants totaling $24,027.50 (unanimous)
• Supported COVID-19 measures with REP exemption for Cenovus Wellness Centre, memberships frozen (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2021 financial reports (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several key items: an update on the RCMP Detachment facility, a proposed lease/license structure for the Lakeshore Environmental Reserve, and a 10-year financial impact model and capital investment plan covering roads, stormwater, wastewater, and water projects. The agenda also includes public question period and an in-camera session.

• RCMP Detachment Facility progress update with site fit evaluation and borehole locations
• Proposed lease/license structure for Lakeshore Environmental Reserve
• 10 Year Financial Impact Model and Capital Investment Plan
• 2021 10 Year Capital Plan
• Roads, stormwater, wastewater, and water project updates for 2021

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to draft a policy framework and lease agreement for the Lakeshore Environmental Reserve to address private encroachments on city land. It also directed drafting a letter regarding the RCMP Detachment Facility for the next regular council meeting. The committee received updates on the RCMP facility and a 10-year financial plan, and discussed COVID-19 restrictions for city facilities. No final approvals were made; all items were directed for future council review.

• Directed administration to draft lease policy framework for Lakeshore Environmental Reserve (unanimous)
• Directed administration to draft letter on RCMP Detachment Facility for council review (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with added in-camera item (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Went in-camera for legal matter Hort v City of Cold Lake (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council's regular meeting on September 14, 2021, includes public hearings and decisions on several land-use bylaws, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and a bylaw to regulate courier depots. The council will also consider eight bylaws to allow alternative uses of specific environmental reserve lots, a capital budget amendment for 11th Street infrastructure, a franchise agreement with ATCO Electric, and bridge funding for downtown security patrols. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and staff reports.

• Public hearings for Bylaw 714-LU-21 (amend LUB 382-LU-10) and Bylaw 716-LU-21 (regulate courier depots)
• Eight bylaws (718-LU-21 to 725-LU-21) to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve lots (e.g., Lot 9ER, Plan 872 2507)
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for 11th Street underground infrastructure upgrade and road rehabilitation (engineering design)
• Franchise Agreement with ATCO Electric
• Downtown Security Patrols - Bridge Funding

Council approved a $200,000 capital budget amendment for the 11th Street Underground Infrastructure Upgrade and Road Rehabilitation project, increasing the 2021 Capital Budget to $42,072,232.00. Council also gave final readings to two land use bylaws, one rezoning a property to Direct Control and another regulating courier depots. Additionally, Council approved a new Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy and authorized bridge funding for the Downtown Security Patrol Pilot Program.

• Approved 2021 Capital Budget amendment adding $200,000 for 11th Street project design.
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 714-LU-21, rezoning land to DC-Direct Control.
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 716-LU-21, regulating courier depot development.
• Approved Policy 216-DA-21, the Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy.
• Authorized $45,000 in bridge funding for the Downtown Security Patrol Pilot Program.
• Approved maintaining the Electrical Franchise fee at 4.25% with ATCO Electric.
• Confirmed support for an Intermunicipal Trail Master Plan using a $125,000 ACP grant.
• Directed Administration to enter into an agreement with the Aeros Junior A Hockey Club.

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council's regular meeting on August 24, 2021, includes public hearings and decisions on six applications to remove municipal reserve designations on specific lots, plus a bylaw to adopt a new Municipal Development Plan. Council will also consider a land use bylaw amendment, a capital budget amendment for security enhancements, an encroachment agreement, and grant recommendations. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, financial reports, and committee minutes.

• Public hearings and decisions on removal of municipal reserve designation for six lots (Plans 852 1479, 922 2336, 872 2507, 122 1542, 942 2902)
• Bylaw No. 699-LU-21 to adopt a Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw No. 717-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for security enhancements
• Encroachment Agreement Request EA21-001

Council held public hearings and unanimously approved removing municipal reserve (MR) designations from six lakefront lots, converting them to environmental reserve (ER) to allow residents to continue existing uses like fire pits and sheds under lease agreements. Council also gave final reading to the new Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 699-LU-21), approved a $80,000 capital budget increase for security enhancements, and authorized a public open house for the new Animal Intake Centre.

• Removed MR designation on Lot 5MR, Plan 852 1479 (unanimous)
• Removed MR designation on Lot 5MR, Plan 922 2336 (unanimous)
• Removed MR designation on Lot 8MR, Plan 872 2507 (unanimous)
• Removed MR designation on Lot 12MR, Block 1, Plan 122 1542 (unanimous)
• Removed MR designation on Lot 39MR, Block 1, Plan 942 2902 (unanimous)
• Removed MR designation on Lot 40MR, Block 1, Plan 942 2902 (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 699-LU-21 (Municipal Development Plan) (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 capital budget to add $80,000 for security enhancements (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with public hearings and decisions on four road closure bylaws (710-713-ST-21), amendments to the election bylaw and land use bylaw, and several financial and operational items. The agenda also includes delegations, committee reports, and a closed session with multiple items.

• Public hearings and old business on Bylaws 710-713-ST-21 to close and dispose of portions of roads
• Bylaw 715-AD-21 to amend Election Bylaw 682-AD-20
• Bylaw 716-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw 382-LU-10 to regulate courier depots
• Rescinding of 15 outdated policies (e.g., 026-AD-98, 040-FN-99)
• RCMP retro pay raise estimate from 2017 fiscal year to current

Council gave final reading to four bylaws (710-ST-21, 711-ST-21, 712-ST-21, 713-ST-21) to close and dispose of portions of road, with 713-ST-21 converted to a public utility lot for sewer infrastructure. Council also approved two capital budget amendments totaling $385,000 for the 2021 Street Improvement Program and Grand Centre Memorial Park Cemetery, and released $3,163,231 in restricted capital funds. The meeting included several in-camera sessions for confidential matters, and a request from the Treaty 6 Contemporary Art Festival for water stations and sponsorship was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved final reading of Bylaw 710-ST-21 to close and dispose of a road portion (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Bylaw 711-ST-21 to close and dispose of a road portion (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Bylaw 712-ST-21 to close and dispose of a road portion (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Bylaw 713-ST-21, converting a lane to a public utility lot (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 capital budget amendment for 2021 Street Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 capital budget amendment for Grand Centre Memorial Park Cemetery (unanimous)
• Released $3,163,231 from internally restricted capital funds (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 for water rescue and recovery equipment (unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Cold Lake City Council. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the 2021 Municipal Election Plebiscite. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Discussion of 2021 Municipal Election Plebiscite

Council unanimously authorized adding three questions about family doctor access to the October 18, 2021 municipal election ballot. The questions ask whether residents have a family doctor in Cold Lake, want one, and have tried to get one. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized 3 family doctor plebiscite questions for Oct. 18 election ballot (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, policies, and funding requests. Key items include a local improvement bylaw for additional on-street parking on 55 Street, a zoning bylaw amendment, and a new social inclusion grant policy. The council will also review multiple funding requests and committee reports.

• Bylaw No. 709-UT-21: Local Improvement Bylaw for additional on-street parking on 55 Street
• Bylaw No. 714-LU-21: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• Policy No. 218-FC-21: Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy
• 2021 Operating Budget Amendment for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
• Funding requests from Cold Lake John Howard Society and Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce

Council approved the 2021 operating budget amendment adding $10,000 for electric vehicle charging station incentives, and approved the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy as amended, including removal of a section on systemic racism. Council also gave final reading to a local improvement bylaw for on-street parking on 55 Street, and approved several other items including an encroachment agreement, a camping permit for a lacrosse tournament, and a $12,000 sponsorship for an Indigenous arts festival.

• Approved Bylaw No. 709-UT-21 for additional on-street parking on 55 Street (second and third readings).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 714-LU-21 to rezone properties to DC-Direct, setting a public hearing.
• Approved Policy No. 218-FC-21 (Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy) as amended, including removal of Section 4.3.4 on systemic racism.
• Amended the 2021 Operating Budget to add $10,000 for EV charging station incentives.
• Approved an encroachment agreement with the owner of 5805-49 Street for five years with a renewal option.
• Permitted camping during the Lakeland Lacrosse Association tournament (July 16-18) with conditions.
• Approved BRAIP application No. 221002 for new build incentives.
• Authorized a $12,000 sponsorship for the Treaty Six Contemporary Art Festival.

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including several bylaws, policy amendments, and financial reports. Key decisions include a supplementary tax rate bylaw, local improvement for on-street parking on 55 Street, and four road closure and disposal bylaws. The council will also hear a delegation from the Cold Lake John Howard Society and discuss a request for funding for the 4 Wing Cold Lake 2022 Air Show. Several in-camera items are scheduled, including appointments, leases, and land purchases.

• Bylaw 708-AN-21: Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 709-UT-21: Local Improvement for additional on-street parking on 55 Street
• Bylaws 710-ST-21, 711-ST-21, 712-ST-21, 713-ST-21: Road closure and disposal bylaws
• Policy 217-FN-21: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program
• Request for funding for 4 Wing Cold Lake 2022 Air Show

Council approved a $125,000 sponsorship for the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show, funded from restricted surplus. They also passed several bylaws, including supplementary tax rates and cemetery management amendments, and approved land purchases near the airport and hospital. The meeting included a delegation from the Cold Lake John Howard Society about their MAT Program and warming centre, which closed due to lack of funding.

• Approved $125,000 sponsorship for 2022 Cold Lake Air Show (unanimous)
• Approved supplementary tax rate bylaw 708-AN-21 (unanimous)
• Approved cemetery management bylaw 707-AD-21 (unanimous)
• Approved electric vehicle charging station incentive policy (5-2)
• Approved land purchase near airport for $499,450 (unanimous)
• Approved land purchase near hospital for $254,000 (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Cold Lake Public Library (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with LICA for 5 years (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several policies and updates, including a water/sanitary/storm service connection policy, a cemetery management policy amendment, and an electric vehicle charging station incentive program. They will also receive updates on 2021 capital projects, election planning, wastewater testing for narcotics, and marina security concerns. The meeting includes a public question period and ends with in-camera items on auditor appointment, Lakeshore Reserve land, and E911/NG911 dispatching services.

• Policy 216-DA-21 Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy
• Policy No. 207-AD-19 Cemetery Management Policy Amendment
• Policy No. 217-FN-21 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program
• 2021 Capital Projects Update
• Wastewater Testing for Narcotics

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to bring the amended Cemetery Management Policy No. 207-AD-19 to the next regular council meeting on June 22, 2021, for approval. The committee also directed administration to bring the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program Policy No. 217-FN-21 to the same meeting for approval, with Councillor Soroka opposed. Additionally, the committee directed administration to prepare an enhanced security strategy for the Cold Lake Marina for the 2022 Budget Deliberations, with Councillor Vining opposed. The committee received updates on the Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy, 2021 Capital Projects, 2021 Election Planning, and wastewater testing for narcotics.

• Directed administration to bring amended Cemetery Management Policy No. 207-AD-19 to the June 22, 2021 council meeting for approval (carried unanimously).
• Directed administration to bring Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program Policy No. 217-FN-21 to the June 22, 2021 council meeting for approval (carried 6-1, Councillor Soroka opposed).
• Directed administration to prepare an enhanced security strategy for the Cold Lake Marina for the 2022 Budget Deliberations (carried 6-1, Councillor Vining opposed).
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (carried unanimously).
• Recessed the meeting at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:18 p.m. (carried unanimously).
• Moved in-camera to discuss the appointment of auditor, Lakeshore Reserve Land Update, and E911/NG911 Dispatching Services (each carried unanimously).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. (carried unanimously).

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including adopting a new Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 699-LU-21) and amending the Cemetery Management Bylaw. They will also review community grant recommendations, capital budget amendments for security and internet access, and various agreements and funding requests. The meeting includes public hearings and in-camera items.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 699-LU-21 to adopt a Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 707-AD-21 to amend Cemetery Management Bylaw 677-AD-20
• Bylaw 708-AN-21 setting 2021 supplementary tax rates
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendments for security enhancements and internet access at Energy Centre
• Storage agreements with Cold Lake Tennis Club and Cold Lake Sailing Association

Council gave first reading to the supplementary tax rate bylaw and approved two capital budget amendments totaling $110,000 for security enhancements and internet access at the Energy Centre. It also approved several agreements, including a MOU with Northern Lights Public Schools for use of the artificial turf field, and declined two grant applications from Kinosoo Productions. The meeting included a public hearing for the Municipal Development Plan with no public comments, and several items were discussed in camera.

• Approved 2021 supplementary tax rate bylaw first reading (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 capital budget by $80,000 for security enhancements (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 capital budget by $30,000 for Energy Centre internet (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Northern Lights Public Schools for Thomas Varughese Field use (unanimous)
• Declined $10,000 grant applications from Kinosoo Productions (unanimous)
• Approved 50% crane fee funding for Cold Lake Sailing Association, max $150 (5-1)
• Approved $3,000 Diamond Sponsorship for Hearts for Healthcare Mega Bounce (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Cold Lake City Council regular meeting on May 25, 2021. The council will consider several bylaws, including the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (No. 703-AN-21) with a 0.08 percent increase, an Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (No. 704-AD-21), an amendment to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw (No. 705-PL-21), and an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to accommodate urban gardens (No. 706-LU-21). The meeting also includes public hearings on the urban hen and garden bylaws, a delegation from the Cold Lake Sailing Association, and a request for funding from the Age Friendly Cold Lake Society for a Meals on Wheels program.

• Bylaw No. 703-AN-21: 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with 0.08 percent increase
• Public hearing and first reading of Bylaw No. 704-AD-21 (Urban Hen Keeping)
• Public hearing and first reading of Bylaw No. 706-LU-21 (Urban Gardens land use amendment)
• Bylaw No. 705-PL-21 to amend Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 535-PL-14
• Encroachment Agreement Request EA21-004 for Highway 28 adjacent to 5305 50 Avenue

Council gave final reading to the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw, the Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw, an amendment to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw, and an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to accommodate urban gardens. Council also approved a $19,000 grant to Age Friendly Cold Lake (6-1), authorized an application for a federal grant to study GHG reductions, and waived rental fees for two businesses for summer 2021.

• Approved 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Care and Control Bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Bylaw amendment for urban gardens (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 grant to Age Friendly Cold Lake (6-1)
• Authorized application for FCM Community Buildings Retrofit grant (unanimous)
• Waived rental fees for Gameday Grill and Booster Juice for June-August 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CAO agreement amendment (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee will review a draft water, sanitary and storm service connection policy, the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with a proposed 0.08% increase, and updates on the skatepark expansion. They will also discuss grant policy amendments, a potential FCM retrofit initiative, an electric vehicle charging station, and correspondence from Cold Lake First Nations and the Minister of Health.

• Bylaw No. 703-AN-21 - 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with 0.08% increase
• Draft Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy (Policy No. 216-DA-21)
• Cold Lake Skatepark Expansion Design Update
• Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Policy Amendments
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station discussion

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended that Council give second, third, and final reading to the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw, setting municipal tax rates including 8.8555 for residential and 12.7975 for non-residential. The committee also directed Administration to initiate an offer to purchase land from Mr. Penner, subject to Council ratification. Other items were discussed, including a skatepark expansion design update and a grant application recommendation, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw for final reading (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to initiate land purchase offer from Mr. Penner, subject to Council ratification (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the 2021 tax rate, a new municipal development plan, and regulations for urban hens and gardens. They will also hear a delegation from Age Friendly Cold Lake and discuss agreements and reports.

• Bylaw 703-AN-21: 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw with 0.08% increase
• Bylaw 699-LU-21: Adopt a Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 704-AD-21: Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw
• Bylaw 706-LU-21: Amend Land Use Bylaw to accommodate urban gardens
• RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Multi-Year Financial Plan 2022-2027

Council gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 698-LU-21, allowing alternative uses of environmental reserve lots, after amending it (4-1). Council also approved the 4 Wing Cold Lake JJ Parr Funding Agreement, gave first reading to the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw and several other bylaws, and tabled a Federal Court decision to an in-camera session.

• Amended and gave final reading to Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 (environmental reserve alternative uses) (4-1)
• Approved and ratified the 4 Wing Cold Lake JJ Parr Funding Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled City of Cold Lake v. Her Majesty the Queen Federal Court decision to in-camera (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 699-LU-21 (Municipal Development Plan) and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 703-AN-21 (2021 Tax Rate Bylaw) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 704-AD-21 (Urban Hen Keeping) and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 705-PL-21 (Animal Care and Control amendment) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 706-LU-21 (Urban Gardens land use amendment) and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and policies, including a tax payment deferral bylaw, penalty waivers for accounts receivable and utility accounts, and a bylaw allowing alternative uses of environmental reserve. They will also review financial reports, proposed lane closures, a tax arrears agreement, community grant recommendations, and a park design report. The meeting includes public hearings and an in-camera session on a legal matter.

• Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve (public hearing)
• Bylaw No. 700-FN-21 - 2021 Tax Payment Deferral Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 701-FN-21 - General Accounts Receivable Penalties Waiver Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 702-UT-21 - Utility Accounts Penalties Waiver Bylaw
• Encroachments Project - Proposed Lane Closures at 1814 2 Avenue, 311 10 Street, 5104-5112 54 Avenue, 5708-5812 53 Avenue

Council gave second reading to Bylaw No. 698-LU-21, which allows alternative uses of environmental reserve lots on Birch Avenue, following a public hearing where residents raised concerns about lease renewals and encroachments. Council also passed three financial bylaws: deferring 2021 tax payments, waiving general accounts receivable penalties, and waiving utility penalties for May, June, and July 2021. Several policies were approved, including a new Procurement Policy, and the Imperial Gateway Park Final Concept Design Report was adopted.

• Gave second reading to Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 allowing alternative uses of environmental reserve (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 700-FN-21 deferring 2021 tax payments (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 701-FN-21 waiving general accounts receivable penalties for May-July 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 702-UT-21 waiving utility penalties for May-July 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 213-AD-21 Procurement Policy and rescinded Policy No. 114-FN-09 (unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 214-AD-21 Disposal of Assets Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 215-AD-21 Signing Authority for Municipal Documents Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Imperial Gateway Park Final Concept Design Report (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend several items to Council, including a land use bylaw amendment to allow urban gardens, new procurement and asset disposal policies, and a proposal for urban hen keeping. The committee will also review a final concept design for Imperial Gateway Park, a wayfinding program, and a request for handrails in arenas from the Cold Lake Age Friendly Society.

• Proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10 to accommodate urban gardens
• Policy No. 213-AD-21 - Procurement Policy
• Policy No. 214-AD-21 - Disposal of Assets Policy
• Policy No. 215-AD-21 - Signing Authority for Municipal Documents Policy
• Imperial Gateway Park final concept design report

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to prepare amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to allow urban gardens on vacant parcels, and to draft an urban hen-keeping bylaw with a pilot project. It also directed bringing revised procurement, asset disposal, and signing authority policies to the next council meeting for approval. No final approvals were made; all items are to be presented to Council on April 27, 2021.

• Directed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10 to accommodate urban gardens
• Directed amendments to Procurement Policy No. 213-AD-21 for April 27 council approval
• Directed Disposal of Assets Policy No. 214-AD-21 to April 27 council approval
• Directed Signing Authority Policy No. 215-AD-21 to April 27 council approval
• Directed preparation of Urban Hen-Keeping Bylaw and amendment to Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 535-PL-14

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one substantive item: a development permit application (221032). Council will review the application, site plan, building plans, and a presentation before deciding. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Development Permit Application 221032
• Site plan for application 221032
• Building plans for application 221032
• Council presentation on application 221032

Council unanimously approved Development Permit Application 221032, subject to conditions including compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, Building Code, Engineering Standards, Fire Code, and nuisance prevention. The special meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Development Permit Application 221032 with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council is meeting to discuss a range of items including the 2020 audited financial statements, a natural gas procurement strategy for 2022 and beyond, financial write-offs, tax arrears, and unsold properties from a tax sale. They will also consider several requests for funding and support, as well as appointments and proclamations. The agenda includes both regular business and in-camera items.

• 2020 Audited Financial Statements
• 2022+ Natural Gas Procurement
• Financial Write Offs - Uncollectable Accounts
• Tax Arrears Agreement - Tax Roll No. 192008
• Unsold Properties Following Tax Sale Public Auction

Council unanimously approved the 2020 audited financial statements and authorized a five-year natural gas procurement agreement with Alberta Municipal Services Corporation. Council also approved a $41,186.78 write-off of uncollectable accounts, accepted a tax arrears agreement, and authorized the acquisition of a tax-forfeited property for $41,186.78. A motion to expand the Cold Lake Public Library Reading Garden passed 4-2, with Councillors Buckle and Grau opposed.

• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Authorized 2022-2026 natural gas procurement agreement with Alberta Municipal Services Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of uncollectable accounts totaling $41,186.78 (unanimous)
• Accepted tax arrears agreement for Tax Roll No. 192008 (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of tax-forfeited property at 1432 Wildrose Crescent for $41,186.78 (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Cold Lake Public Library Reading Garden (4-2)
• Authorized commercial berth rental agreement with Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast Inn (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Vining and Lefebvre to Economic Development and Tourism Working Group (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council's regular meeting on March 23, 2021, includes public hearings and decisions on several bylaws and policies. Key items include a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw, a bylaw to amend the Community Standards Bylaw, and a new bylaw to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve land. Council will also review financial reports, consider policy amendments for council compensation and recreation fees, and discuss appointments to committees.

• Public hearing and first reading of Bylaw No. 694-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• Bylaw No. 696-PL-21 to amend Community Standards Bylaw No. 538-PL-14
• Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve (Birch Avenue encroachments)
• Amendments to Council Compensation Policy No. 123-AD-10 and Recreation User Fee Policy No. 197-RC-16
• Tax arrears agreement for Tax Roll No. 46600

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 694-LU-21, changing single detached dwellings from a discretionary to a permitted use in the R2 Residential District. It also gave first reading to Bylaw No. 698-LU-21, which allows alternative uses of environmental reserve lots, and scheduled a public hearing. Council approved amendments to several policies, including a 5% fee increase and a 10% discount for defence members at the Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club, and a $75 non-motorized water craft storage fee. In closed session, Council authorized a rental agreement with MCG Career College Inc. for a medical training centre at $1,000 per month for three years, and directed administration not to waive interest and penalties on Tax Roll No. 4000024261.

• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw No. 694-LU-21, making single detached dwellings a permitted use in R2 Residential District.
• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve lots, with a public hearing to be scheduled.
• Approved amendments to Community Standards Bylaw No. 696-PL-21 (second and third reading).
• Approved amended Council Compensation Policy No. 123-AD-10.
• Directed a 5% increase in user fees and a 10% discount for defence members at Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club (Policy No. 146-RC-13).
• Approved amended Recreation User Fee Policy No. 197-RC-16 with a $75 non-motorized water craft storage fee.
• Authorized a rental agreement with MCG Career College Inc. for a medical training centre at $1,000/month for 3 years.
• Directed administration not to waive accrued interest and penalties on Tax Roll No. 4000024261 (3-2 vote).

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss a wide range of items, including a bylaw to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve, a downtown redevelopment proposal, and RCMP clearance rates. They will also review policies on council compensation and golf club fees, and consider recognizing business licences from other Alberta jurisdictions. The meeting includes several informational updates and two in-camera legal items.

• Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve, including Birch Avenue encroachments
• Downtown redevelopment proposal with Gateway Park plans
• Cold Lake RCMP Detachment clearance rates 2015-2020
• Policy No. 123-AD-10 on council compensation
• Fees and discounts framework for Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed Administration to bring several items to the March 23, 2021 Council meeting, including a bylaw to allow alternative uses of environmental reserve, a revised Council compensation policy allowing BYOD or municipally owned devices, and an amendment to the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club fee policy. The golf fee amendment would increase user fees by 5% and provide a 10% discount to defense team members inclusive of veterans; it passed 6-1 with Councillor Vining opposed. The Committee also recommended Council support a letter to North East Muni-Corr Ltd. regarding the Iron Horse Trail, and accepted several reports as information.

• Directed Administration to bring Bylaw No. 698-LU-21 (alternative uses of environmental reserve) to the March 23, 2021 Council meeting (unanimous).
• Directed Administration to bring revised Policy No. 123-AD-10 (Council compensation) allowing BYOD or municipally owned devices to the March 23, 2021 Council meeting (unanimous).
• Directed Administration to present an amendment to the CLGWC fee policy with a 5% user fee increase and 10% discount for defense team members inclusive of veterans (6-1, Councillor Vining opposed).
• Recommended Council support a letter to North East Muni-Corr Ltd. endorsing the Iron Horse Trail, board autonomy, and revenue generation without infringing the existing agreement (unanimous).
• Accepted as information: AESO ISO tariff consultation, business licence recognition from other Alberta jurisdictions, RCMP clearance rates 2015-2020, Gateway Park design concepts, Healthy Communities Initiative grant application, MSI funding changes, Disaster Recovery Program changes, provincial recall legislation, and Police Act review.
• Extended the meeting past the 9:30 p.m. sunset clause (unanimous).
• Held in-camera sessions for legal matters (Patrick Hort v. City of Cold Lake) and E911 call answer/dispatching services (unanimous).

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and several bylaw amendments, including changes to the land use, election, community standards, and cemetery management bylaws. Council will also consider a capital budget amendment for an animal holding facility, a license agreement with the Military Airforce Museum, a service agreement with the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, an intermunicipal collaboration framework with the MD of Bonnyville, and tax recovery reserve bids. Several reports and committee minutes are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Bylaw No. 693-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• Bylaw No. 695-AD-21 to amend Election Bylaw No. 682-AD-20
• Bylaw No. 696-PL-21 to amend Community Standards Bylaw No. 538-PL-14
• Bylaw No. 697-AD-21 to amend Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 677-AD-20
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for Animal Holding Facility

Council unanimously approved a $429,332 increase to the 2021 capital budget for the animal holding facility, raising it to $41,377,232. It also gave final readings to bylaws amending the land use, election, and cemetery management rules, and authorized agreements for the Military Airforce Museum, Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club operations, and an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with the MD of Bonnyville. Reserve bids for four 2021 tax sale properties were set, and a $1,000 sponsorship for the Northern Lights Library System was approved.

• Approved $429,332 capital budget increase for animal holding facility (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 693-LU-21 amending Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 695-AD-21 amending Election Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 696-PL-21 amending Community Standards Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 697-AD-21 amending Cemetery Management Bylaw (unanimous)
• Authorized multi-year Military Airforce Museum License Agreement to June 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club operations agreement (unanimous)
• Set reserve bids for 2021 tax sale properties (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on two bylaws: one adopting an Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4 and one regulating advertisements. The agenda also includes financial reports, several tax arrears agreements, a funding agreement for the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, and multiple marina berth contracts. Several items are scheduled for in-camera discussion.

• Public hearing: Bylaw No. 685-LU-21 adopting Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4
• Public hearing: Bylaw No. 689-AD-21 Advertisement Bylaw
• Funding agreement with Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club (CLGWC)
• Tax arrears agreements for three tax rolls (4000201403, 4011425002, 4012825002)
• Commercial berth rental contracts for Wicked Watersport and Wealth Works Inc.

Council gave final readings to Bylaw 685-LU-21, adopting an Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4, and Bylaw 689-AD-21, establishing alternative methods for advertising statutory notices. Both passed with 4 in favor and 1 abstention. Council also approved a $600,000 capital funding agreement for CFB Cold Lake's Curling Centre and several other items.

• Adopted Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4 (Bylaw 685-LU-21) final reading (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Advertisement Bylaw 689-AD-21 final reading (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $600,000 capital funding agreement for CFB Cold Lake Curling Centre
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 694-LU-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw for R2 district
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 695-AD-21 to amend Election Bylaw
• Approved 2021 Community Grant recommendations, including $10,000 to Christopher Cowden
• Approved Commercial Marina Berth Rental Agreement with Wealth Works Inc.
• Appointed Barry Baumgardner and Patrick Hort to CARB and LARB

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the African Lake Trail, a community standards bylaw, a proposed property servicing process, and updates on 2021 capital projects. The committee will also consider a post-municipal election schedule, a resolution opposing a federal firearms ban, and a letter from the MD of Bonnyville. The meeting includes a public question period and two in-camera items.

• Bylaw No. 538-PL-14 - Community Standards Bylaw
• Proposed Property Servicing Process
• 2021 Capital Projects Update
• FCM Resolution – Opposition to Federal Firearms Ban
• Agreement - 4 Wing Cold Lake JJ Parr Funding (in camera)

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended Council support partial re-establishment of the African Lake Trail for Off-Highway Vehicle use, directing Administration to seek consent from Alberta Environment and Parks and the M.D. of Bonnyville. It also directed Administration to present amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw increasing graffiti fines and to develop a graffiti reporting tool and clean-up/reward program policy. The committee recommended Council support a service-based model for water and sewer service installation. Other items were accepted as information, and the meeting included in-camera sessions for privileged matters.

• Recommended Council support partial re-establishment of African Lake Trail for OHV use (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to present graffiti fine amendments and develop reporting tool and clean-up policy (unanimous)
• Recommended Council support service-based model for water/sewer lot services (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Capital Projects update as information
• Accepted 2021 post-election schedule as information
• Accepted FCM firearms ban resolution update as information
• Accepted MD of Bonnyville FCM letter as information

Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council. Council will consider several bylaws, including a supplementary tax imposition bylaw, amendments to the cemetery management and procedure bylaws, and an amendment to the land use bylaw. They will also discuss tax arrears agreements for three properties, a request from Wicked Watersport Rental Inc. to operate at Kinosoo Beach, and a request for support from Jan Stewart. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, public question period, and committee reports.

• Bylaw No. 690-AN-21 - 2021 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 691-AD-21 - Amend Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 677-AD-20
• Bylaw No. 692-BD-21 - Amend Procedure Bylaw No. 653-BD-19
• Bylaw No. 693-LU-21 - Amend LUB No. 382-LU-10
• Tax Arrears Agreements for Tax Rolls 92400, 103700, and 114900

Council approved Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc. to operate at Kinosoo Beach during summer 2021, subject to conditions including obtaining a business license and mobile vendor permit, operating only on municipal property, and providing insurance. Council also gave final readings to bylaws for supplementary tax, cemetery management, and procedure amendments, and accepted three tax arrears agreements. Additionally, Council appointed two members to the Library Board and received several committee and staff reports as information.

• Approved Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc. to operate at Kinosoo Beach (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 690-AN-21 (Supplementary Tax) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 691-AD-21 (Cemetery Management) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 692-BD-21 (Procedure) (unanimous)
• Accepted tax arrears agreements for Tax Rolls 92400, 103700, 114900 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Robson and Gary Webb to Library Board (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 693-LU-21 (Land Use) and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Council will review multiple bylaw amendments regarding advertising, taxes, cemeteries, and procedures. The meeting also includes discussions on a commercial security pilot project and various community funding or support requests.

• Bylaw No. 689-AD-21 - Advertisement Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 690-AN-21 - 2021 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 691-AD-21 - Amend Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 677-AD-20
• Bylaw No. 692-BD-21 - Amend Procedure Bylaw No. 653-BD-19
• Tax Arrears Agreement - Tax Roll No. 174300

Council approved $90,000 for a business security watch pilot program, supported TC Energy regarding the Keystone XL cancellation, and gave first reading to several bylaws. They also approved donations to STARS Air Ambulance and Age Friendly Cold Lake, and accepted a tax arrears agreement.

• Approved $90,000 seed funding for business security watch pilot (unanimous)
• Authorized media release and letters supporting TC Energy and Keystone XL (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 donation to STARS Air Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Age Friendly Cold Lake ice fishing tournament (unanimous)
• Accepted tax arrears agreement for Tax Roll No. 174300 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 689-AD-21 (advertising), 690-AN-21 (supplementary tax), 691-AD-21 (cemetery), 692-BD-21 (procedure) (all unanimous)
• Approved temporary snowmobile trail realignment for winter 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Darren Robson from Library Board (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including two bylaws (Cemetery Management and Advertisement), a draft Municipal Development Plan, and various funding and support requests. The agenda also includes old business regarding Bill 45 and a letter from the City of Calgary, as well as an in-camera legal matter.

• Bylaw No. 677-AD-20 - Cemetery Management Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 689-AD-21 - Advertisement Bylaw
• Draft Municipal Development Plan
• Museum Historic Resource Designation Boundary
• STARS Air Ambulance Funding

The Corporate Priorities Committee accepted the draft Municipal Development Plan for further public engagement, recommended first reading of an advertising bylaw, and directed amendments to the Cemetery Management Bylaw. It also recommended $90,000 in seed funding for a business security watch pilot program (6-1) and $10,000 for STARS Air Ambulance. Several items were accepted as information or deferred.

• Accepted draft Municipal Development Plan for public engagement (unanimous)
• Directed amendments to Cemetery Management Bylaw for Jan 26 council (unanimous)
• Recommended first reading of Advertising Bylaw 689-AD-21 (unanimous)
• Recommended $90,000 seed funding for business security watch pilot (6-1)
• Recommended $10,000 to STARS Air Ambulance from Council's Goodwill
• Deferred ISO tariffs letter for further research
• Accepted MOST Program report as information
• Accepted Museum Historic Resource Designation proposal as information

Council - Special Meeting

Council unanimously passed three bylaws waiving utility account penalties and general accounts receivable penalties for February through April 2021, and deferring 2021 tax payments. Council also approved the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program Policy, amended to remove the requirement that businesses employ fewer than 20 employees.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 686-UT-21 waiving utility penalties for Feb-Apr 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 687-FN-21 deferring 2021 tax payments (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw 688-FN-21 waiving general accounts receivable penalties for Feb-Apr 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 212-AD-21 COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program, amended to remove the under-20-employees requirement (unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single new business item: discussing whether to webcast and/or livestream council meetings. The agenda includes a report on the topic and an unofficial consolidation of Procedure Bylaw No. 653-BD-19. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of webcast and/or livestream meetings
• Reference to Procedure Bylaw No. 653-BD-19 (unofficial consolidation)

Council unanimously approved a motion to webcast and/or livestream all special and regular Council meetings, as well as all regular Corporate Priorities Committee meetings. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda adoption and adjournment.

• Authorized webcasting/livestreaming of all special and regular Council meetings and regular Corporate Priorities Committee meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting an Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4, amending the marina operations policy, and setting 2021 tax recovery terms. They will also hear a delegation from Age Friendly Cold Lake and consider funding requests from Chris Cowden and the Lakeland Lacrosse Association. The agenda includes routine approvals, financial reports, and committee minutes.

• Bylaw 685-LU-21 to adopt Area Structure Plan for SE 27-63-2-4
• Bylaw 683-UT-21 amending solid waste bylaw Schedule A
• Policy 141-RC-12 amendment for Cold Lake Marina operations and allocation
• 2021 Tax Recovery terms and conditions
• Funding requests from Chris Cowden and Lakeland Lacrosse Association