Leduc public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider approval of the 2022 operating budget of $107,055,142 and capital budget of $24,692,078, along with the 2022 Charge Schedule and related fees bylaw. Council will also give second and third readings to the Offsite Levy Bylaw and hear a presentation from the Leduc Public Library Board. Several appointments to boards and committees will be discussed in closed session.

• 2022 operating budget of $107,055,142
• 2022 capital budget of $24,692,078
• Bylaw No. 1104-2021 Fees Bylaw amendments (e.g., section 9(3) fee change from $62.00 to $65.00)
• Bylaw No. 1109-2021 Offsite Levy Bylaw second and third readings
• Closed session appointments to Yellowhead Regional Library Board, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and other boards

Council unanimously approved the 2022 operating budget of $107,055,142 and the 2022 capital budget of $24,692,078, along with the 2022 Charge Schedule and in-principle approval of forecasted budgets for 2023-2024 (operating) and 2023-2031 (capital). Council also gave second and third readings to the amended Fees Bylaw No. 1104-2021 and the Offsite Levy Bylaw No. 1109-2021. Several board appointments were made following closed session, including Carla Frybort as trustee to the Yellowhead Regional Library Board.

• Approved 2022 operating budget of $107,055,142 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 capital budget of $24,692,078 (unanimous)
• Approved in principle 2023-2024 operating and 2023-2031 capital forecasts (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Charge Schedule (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to amended Fees Bylaw No. 1104-2021 (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Offsite Levy Bylaw No. 1109-2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Carla Frybort as trustee to Yellowhead Regional Library Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed/appointed members to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Leduc Library Board, Youth Council, Parks Recreation and Culture Board, and Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations, and consider several items. A key decision is whether to reject proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw that would alter separation distances and maximum numbers for retail liquor and cannabis stores. Council will also receive information reports on development incentives and Edmonton International Airport noise, and discuss Alberta Regional Rail support.

• Recommendation to not approve changes to Bylaw No. 809-2013 regarding separation distances and maximum numbers for retail liquor and cannabis stores
• Presentation from Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) on regional growth
• Youth Council presentation
• Discussion of Alberta Regional Rail and letter of support
• Information report on Edmonton International Airport Noise - 2021

Council voted unanimously not to approve changes to Bylaw No. 809-2013 regarding separation distances and maximum numbers for retail liquor and cannabis stores. A motion to support an Alberta Regional Rail system passed 6-1, with Councillor Finstad opposed. A subsequent motion to table that support until consultation with the Edmonton International Airport was defeated 2-5. Council also approved the consent agenda, previous minutes, and a letter of support for Alberta Regional Railway.

• Approved the agenda with additions for updates and a closed session item.
• Approved the consent agenda and its recommendations unanimously.
• Approved the minutes of the November 29, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Rejected changes to Bylaw No. 809-2013 on liquor/cannabis store separation and numbers unanimously.
• Approved a letter of support for Alberta Regional Railway (6-1).
• Defeated a motion to table the railway support until airport consultation (2-5).
• Moved into closed session for land use and urban design discussions.
• Adjourned at 8:48 pm.

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to approve the previous minutes, hear presentations from Gateway Family Church and the Leduc HUB Association, and begin 2022 public budget deliberations with capital overview and flagged items. Council will also receive an update from the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission and may discuss it in closed session. The agenda includes several closed-session items under FOIP exceptions.

• 2022 Public Budget Deliberations: Capital Overview and Flagged Items presentations
• Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission update for November 29, 2021
• Presentations: Gateway Family Church Go Centre 2022 Funding Request and Leduc HUB Association
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2021 Council Meeting
• Closed session: EMTSC discussion and Intermunicipal Projects Update / Strategic Planning

Council reviewed the 2022 capital budget and flagged items, supporting several proposals including the Leduc Music Festival base funding, winter amenities at the golf course, urban tree planting, Fire Hall #3, the Smart City Plan, and the Alberta Legacy Development Society grain elevator. The Alton Drive closure trial was not agreed to, and downtown washrooms remain unfunded for 2024. No formal budget approval was made; deliberations continue.

• Supported Leduc Music Festival $8K base funding
• Supported Winter Amenities $66K
• Agreed no closure for Alton Drive trial
• Supported Urban Tree Planting $300K with strategic plan requirement
• Kept Downtown Washrooms unfunded for 2024
• Supported Fire Hall #3 service level adjustment
• Supported Smart City Plan $100K
• Supported Alberta Legacy Development Society grain elevator

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to deliberate the 2022 public budget, specifically the operating and capital budget for Infrastructure and Planning, and to consider several land-use related bylaws. These include amendments to the Deer Valley/Creekside Area Structure Plan, redistricting Creekside Stage 4A, a revision to the Land Designation Bylaw for a future high school, and first reading of a new Offsite Levy Bylaw. Council will also consider an update to the Land Development Policy and an Assessment Notice Amendment.

• 2022-2024 Operating/Capital Budget - Infrastructure and Planning deliberations
• Bylaw 1106-2021: Amendment to Deer Valley/Creekside Area Structure Plan (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1107-2021: Redistricting Creekside Stage 4A (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1108-2021: Revision to Land Designation Bylaw for Future West Public High School (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1109-2021: Offsite Levy Bylaw (1st reading)

Council unanimously approved three bylaws: an amendment to the Deer Valley/Creekside Area Structure Plan, a redistricting for Creekside Stage 4A, and a revision to the Land Designation Bylaw. Council also approved a revision to the Land Development Policy and gave first reading to a new Offsite Levy Bylaw. A committee was appointed to review the CAO's contract.

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the 2022 Public Budget for Community and Protective Services. The agenda includes a proposed shared e-scooter pilot program for Spring 2022 and a first reading of a 2022 fees bylaw.

• Shared E-scooter (Micro-Mobility) Pilot Program 2022
• Bylaw No. 1104-2021 - Fees 2022 Bylaw (1st Reading)
• 2022 Public Budget Deliberations: Community and Protective Services
• Third Quarter Financial Variance Report 2021

Council unanimously directed administration to facilitate public consultation and prepare bylaw amendments for an e-scooter pilot program launching in Spring 2022. Council also gave first reading to the Fees 2022 Bylaw (No. 1104-2021) and approved the consent agenda, previous minutes, and agenda as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included budget deliberations and a closed session on intermunicipal projects.

• Directed administration to consult public and prepare bylaw amendments for e-scooter pilot (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1104-2021 - Fees 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Leduc City Council meeting with several decisions and discussions. Council will deliberate the 2022-2024 budget, receive a housing strategy update, and consider approving bollards on 44th Street for traffic calming. They will also give first reading to two bylaws related to the Deer Valley/Creekside area and consider amendments to the Council Remuneration and Business Expenses Policy.

• 2022-2024 budget deliberations with presentations from City Manager and financial staff
• Bylaw 1106-2021: Amendments to Deer Valley-Creekside Area Structure Plan (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1107-2021: Redistricting Creekside Stage 4A (1st reading)
• 44th Street traffic calming: approve bollard placement between Lede Park and South Telford
• Council remuneration policy: increase computer/tablet allowance from $3,000 to $5,000

Council unanimously approved installing bollards on 44th Street as a traffic calming measure and directed administration to send mailers to residents and businesses. It also gave first reading to two bylaws amending the Deer Valley-Creekside Area Structure Plan and redistricting Creekside Stage 4A. Council approved amendments to the Council Remuneration and Business Expenses Policy, increasing the computer/tablet allowance from $3,000 to $5,000. In closed session, Council directed administration to initiate rescinding the Intermunicipal Development Plan with Leduc County and to investigate a framework agreement with the County.

• Approved placement of bollards on 44th Street between Lede Park and South Telford Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Council Remuneration and Business Expenses Policy, increasing computer/tablet allowance to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1106-2021 (Deer Valley-Creekside Area Structure Plan amendments) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1107-2021 (Creekside Stage 4A redistricting) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to initiate process to rescind Bylaw No. 772-2011 (Intermunicipal Development Plan) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate a framework agreement with Leduc County on land use planning (unanimous)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Leduc City Council meeting with mostly procedural items. Council will consider adopting the meeting schedule for November 2021 to October 2022 and make council appointments for the same period. The agenda also includes standard items like adoption of minutes, public hearings, and closed sessions.

• Council and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Schedule for November 2021 to October 2022
• Council Appointments for November 2021 to October 2022
• Mayor's Address (Mayor B. Young)
• City Manager's Address (D. Prohar)

The Leduc City Council meeting on November 1, 2021, was largely procedural. Council unanimously approved the Council and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Schedule for November 2021 to October 2022, with an amendment changing the start time of Council meetings from 5 pm to 5:30 pm. Council also unanimously approved the Deputy Mayor Appointments and the List of Appointments for the same period. No substantive policy decisions, bylaws, or public hearings were on the agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Amended Council meeting start time from 5 pm to 5:30 pm on 2021-2022 schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Council and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Schedule for Nov 2021-Oct 2022, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Mayor Appointments for Nov 2021-Oct 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved List of Appointments for Nov 2021-Oct 2022 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council meets to handle routine business, including adopting previous minutes and receiving reports. The main items are public hearings and readings for two land use bylaw amendment bylaws, plus presentations from TELUS, ZAAP Electric Vehicle Chargers, and the Unified Community Resource Collaboration. Council will also consider a reserve policy, FCSS advisory board matters, and a capital budget workshop.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings of Bylaw No. 1100-2021 (text amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 809-2013)
• 1st reading of Bylaw No. 1105-2021 (text amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 809-2013)
• Presentation from TELUS on project update (5:05 PM)
• Presentation from ZAAP Electric Vehicle Chargers (5:20 PM)
• Request for approval of Reserve Policy

Council approved an agreement with ZAAP Charge Inc. to install electric vehicle chargers in up to 4 parking stalls at the Leduc Chamber of Commerce parking lot at no cost to the city. Council also gave second and third readings to Bylaw No. 1100-2021, amending the Land Use Bylaw, and first reading to Bylaw No. 1105-2021. A new reserve policy was approved unanimously, and D. Smith was appointed to the Leduc-Devon Oilfield Historical Society board.

• Approved ZAAP EV charger agreement (unanimous)
• Approved reserve policy (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1100-2021 second reading (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1100-2021 third reading (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1105-2021 first reading (unanimous)
• Appointed D. Smith to Oilfield Historical Society board (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward status quo meeting schedule (Nov 1)
• Directed administration to plan for accessible playgrounds

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing and potential readings of bylaws related to land use, digital signs, and school reserve land. They will also review the second quarter financial variance report, a media consumption survey, and a proposal for the William F. Lede Park concession building. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and information reports, as well as closed-session items.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1102-2021 to permit digital signs in Main Street West Overlay Area
• Bylaw 1100-2021: text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013 (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1103-2021: land designation for future West Public High School (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Second Quarter Financial Variance Report 2021
• William F. Lede Park Concession Building proposal

Council approved an additional $790,500 for the Integrated Finance and HR capital project, funded from the General Contingency Reserve, and $100,000 for spray park surface replacement from the Community Reserve. It also gave final readings to a bylaw permitting digital signs in the Main Street West Overlay Area and to a bylaw designating land for a future West Public High School. A partnership option for the William F. Lede Park concession building was approved for 2022 budget deliberations.

• Approved $790,500 addition to Integrated Finance and HR capital project (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for spray park surface replacement (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd readings to Bylaw 1102-2021 permitting digital signs in Main Street West Overlay Area (unanimous)
• Gave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to Bylaw 1103-2021 designating school reserve for future West Public High School (unanimous)
• Approved Option Four – Partnership with Slo Pitch National / AMP’t Events Host Group Society for William F. Lede Park concession building (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Policy 61.00:05 on building and development changes (unanimous)
• Delegated signing authority to City Manager for School Reserve Planning & Allocation Agreement (unanimous)
• Gave 1st reading to Bylaw 1100-2021 text amendments to Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting has one substantive item: first reading of Bylaw No. 1102-2021, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to permit digital signs in the Main Street West Overlay Area. Council will also adopt the agenda and adjourn.

• First reading of Bylaw No. 1102-2021 to permit digital signs in Main Street West Overlay Area
• Attachments include Downtown Overlays map, application for text amendment, rationale, DBA and Chamber of Commerce support letters, sign rendering, and sign separation requirements

Council unanimously gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1102-2021, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to permit digital signs in the Main Street West Overlay Area. The meeting was brief, lasting two minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1102-2021 to permit digital signs in the Main Street West Overlay Area (unanimous).

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to hear presentations from local groups, discuss several business items including a seasonal outdoor patio policy update and a sport tourism grant, and consider a bylaw amendment to a road closure. The agenda also includes updates on the 2020 annual report and COVID-19 budget, plus closed-session items.

• Bylaw No. 1101-2021 amending Road Closure Bylaw No. 1070-2020 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy update and amended policy 11.00.28 Revision 2
• 2021 Golf Canada Junior Girls Championship Sport Tourism Grant
• 2022 Lede Park Upgrades Proposal presentation
• 2020 City of Leduc Annual Report preview

Council approved one-time funding of $65,000 for Option 1 at the Leduc Golf Club, adding two full-time seasonal equivalents to the 2021 operating budget, funded from the general contingency reserve. They also approved a $10,000 Sport Tourism Grant to the Leduc Golf and Country Club for the 2021 Golf Canada Junior Girls Championship, and approved the amended Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy No. 11.00:28, Revision 2. A special council meeting was scheduled for July 19, 2021, and Bylaw No. 1101-2021 (amending Road Closure Bylaw No. 1070-2020) received all three readings.

• Approved $65,000 one-time funding for Leduc Golf Club winter amenities (Option 1), adding two full-time seasonal equivalents to the 2021 operating budget, funded from the general contingency reserve.
• Awarded a $10,000 Sport Tourism Grant to the Leduc Golf and Country Club for the 2021 Golf Canada Junior Girls Championship (July 19-23, 2021).
• Approved the amended Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy No. 11.00:28, Revision 2.
• Approved a Special Council meeting for July 19, 2021, at 2 pm.
• Gave Bylaw No. 1101-2021 (amending Road Closure Bylaw No. 1070-2020) first, second, and third readings.
• Moved into Closed Session at 7:40 pm and returned to Open Session at 9:03 pm; no decisions were reported from Closed Session.

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss several business items, including a proposal from the Leduc Environmental Advisory Board on cosmetic pesticide use, a wetland replacement initiative, a digital sign timeline, and a proposed reserve structure. Council will also review the 2021 citizen satisfaction survey and 2022 budget planning survey results, and hold a closed session on Leduc County rec share and tax share negotiations.

• Cosmetic pesticide use in the City of Leduc (LEAB proposal)
• Wetland Replacement Initiative and Memorandum of Understanding
• Digital Sign Timeline presentation
• Request for Approval of Proposed Reserve Structure
• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Discussion

Council approved $15,000 in funding for the Startup Leduc Region initiative, to be drawn from the 2021 operating budget. They also approved a second wetland replacement project (up to $150,000 capital, $20,000 annual operating per wetland) and adopted a new consolidated reserve structure for the 2022 budget. A bylaw on cosmetic pesticide use was discussed but not approved; LEAB was asked to return with an update first.

• Approved $15,000 for Startup Leduc Region, funded from 2021 operating budget.
• Approved second wetland replacement project, max $150,000 capital, $20,000/year operating per wetland, funded by Alberta Environment and Parks.
• Adopted proposed reserve structure, consolidating 28 reserves into 12 for 2022 budget.
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted agenda as presented.
• Moved into closed session for Leduc County Rec Share tax share negotiations, then returned to open session.

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including a presentation from the Leduc Community Drug Action Committee and a Deer Valley Dog Park item raised by Councillor Tillack. The agenda also includes a time-specific presentation on the Air Services Opportunity Fund next steps, approval of previous minutes, and closed-session items. No bylaws or public hearings are listed.

• Presentation: Leduc Community Drug Action Committee Update
• Deer Valley Dog Park discussion (Councillor L. Tillack)
• Air Services Opportunity Fund Next Steps presentation (M. Bruce, Edmonton Global)
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021 council meeting
• Closed session: Intermunicipal Projects Update / Strategic Planning (FOIP s. 21 and 25)

Council unanimously approved a motion to cancel the two-month pilot dog off-leash friendly area in Deer Valley, which was set to begin July 1, 2021, after residents raised safety and environmental concerns. Council also approved $373,439 for the City's contribution to the Regional Air Service Opportunity Fund, to be paid over three years. The minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting were approved as presented.

• Approved $373,439 for the Regional Air Service Opportunity Fund, with $77,369 in 2021 and $148,035 in each of 2022 and 2023.
• Cancelled the two-month pilot dog off-leash friendly area in Deer Valley, effective immediately.
• Approved the minutes of the June 14, 2021 Council meeting as presented.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and give second and third readings to five redistricting bylaws affecting Black Stone, West Haven, and Robinson subdivisions. Council will also discuss a downtown business survey, traffic advisory committee, renewable energy credits, and a proposed solar carport with EV charging stations downtown. Several items are for discussion only, including a speed bylaw amendment and a face coverings bylaw discussion.

• Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaws 1094-2021 (Black Stone Stage 6), 1095-2021 and 1096-2021 (West Haven Stage 11), and 1098-2021 and 1099-2021 (Robinson Stage 11) redistricting
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1067-2020 amending the Speed Bylaw (No. 846-2014)
• Discussion of downtown business retention and expansion survey results
• Discussion of solar carport and electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• Discussion of renewable energy credits and greenhouse gas targets

Council directed administration to install a solar-powered carport, a Level 3 and a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at the City-owned parking lot at 4820 49 Ave, at a cost of $217,450, with $68,225 from grants and the balance from the Waste Minimization Reserve. Council also directed administration to sell renewable energy credits from solar projects at the Leduc Recreation Centre and Operations Buildings, using revenue for environmental projects. Additionally, Council gave second and third reading to several bylaws, including speed bylaw amendments and redistricting for Black Stone Stage 6, West Haven Stage 11, and Robinson Stage 11.

• Approved installation of solar carport and EV charging stations at 4820 49 Ave, costing $217,450, with grant funding and Waste Minimization Reserve.
• Directed administration to sell renewable energy credits from Leduc Recreation Centre and Operations Buildings' solar projects for environmental projects.
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1067-2020 (Speed Bylaw amendment).
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1094-2021 (Redistricting Black Stone Stage 6).
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1095-2021 (Redistricting West Haven Stage 11 Direct Control).
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1096-2021 (Redistricting West Haven Stage 11).
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1098-2021 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 11 Direct Control).
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1099-2021 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 11).

Council Meeting

Council will hold first readings on five bylaws redistricting land in Black Stone, West Haven, and Robinson stages, and hear a TELUS fiber investment update. They will also discuss alcohol consumption in public parks, a solar project at the Leduc Recreation Centre, and a food and beverage RFP update. A pre-budget session for 2022-2024 is scheduled, along with a closed session on regional air service.

• Bylaw 1094-2021: Redistricting Black Stone Stage 6 (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1095-2021 and 1096-2021: Redistricting West Haven Stage 11 (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1098-2021 and 1099-2021: Redistricting Robinson Stage 11 (1st reading)
• TELUS fiber investment update (time-specific 5 PM)
• Leduc Recreation Centre Performance Arena Solar Project

Council unanimously approved installing a solar PV system on the Performance Arena at the Leduc Recreation Centre, costing $741,278, to be added to the 2021 capital plan contingent on receiving federal and provincial grants (80% federal, 20% provincial). If the federal grant fails, the project will be considered in the 2022 budget. Council also unanimously approved lowering all City flags to half-mast for 215 hours in memory of the 215 Indigenous children found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, and gave first reading to five land use bylaw amendments. Council declined to pursue a pilot project for alcohol consumption in public parks.

• Approved lowering all City of Leduc flags to half-mast for 215 hours (unanimous)
• Approved installing solar PV system on Performance Arena at Leduc Recreation Centre, $741,278, contingent on grants (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to submit solar project for 2022 budget if federal grant unsuccessful (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Lazowski and Hamilton as liaisons to Leduc Recreation Centre Food and Beverage RFP Review Committee (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1094-2021 (Black Stone Stage 6 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1095-2021 (West Haven Stage 11 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1096-2021 (West Haven Stage 11 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaws 1098-2021 and 1099-2021 (Robinson Stage 11 redistricting) (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several business items, including a cannabis impact report, an on-demand transit proposal, and the first reading of a bylaw to amend the Municipal Development Plan. The agenda also includes a Habitat for Humanity presentation, a pre-budget session on infrastructure and planning, and multiple closed-session items.

• Cannabis Impact Report presentation and discussion
• On-demand Transit proposal with financial analysis
• Bylaw No. 1093-2021 – Amendment to Municipal Development Plan 2020 (1st Reading)
• Habitat for Humanity Update presentation
• 2022-2024 Pre-Budget Session 2 (Infrastructure and Planning)

Council unanimously approved moving local transit routes (2, 3, 4, 5) from fixed routes to an on-demand model, with PWTransit purchasing required buses. They also approved budget increases for one-time costs anticipated under $20,000. First reading was given to Bylaw 1093-2021 amending the Municipal Development Plan. The meeting included a closed session with items on EV chargers, personnel, and business support initiatives.

• Approved on-demand transit service model for Routes 2, 3, 4, 5 (unanimous)
• Approved budget increases for one-time on-demand transit costs under $20,000 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1093-2021 amending Municipal Development Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with amendments to closed session items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several bylaws, including public hearings for three land-use amendments and first readings for a speed bylaw and an area structure plan. The council will also receive updates on parks, recreation, culture, a municipal grant for victim services, Telford Lake drawdown wells, and an economic update, plus begin pre-budget sessions for 2022-2024.

• Public hearing: Bylaw 1084-2021, amendment to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013 for Direct Control District 21
• Public hearing: Bylaw 1088-2021, redistricting Crystal Creek
• Public hearing: Bylaw 1090-2021, text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013
• First reading: Bylaw 1067-2020, amendment to Speed Bylaw 846-2014
• First reading: Bylaw 1097-2021, Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan

Council gave final readings to three land use bylaws: Direct Control District 21, Crystal Creek redistricting, and text amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. It also accelerated the Telford Lake Drawdown Wells project from 2022 to 2021, funded by savings from other infrastructure projects. A grant of up to $5,062.57 was awarded to Leduc & District Victim Services Society, and R. Samotej was appointed as Local Assessment Review Board Chair. Council also directed administration to report on a Liquor in the Park initiative.

• Approved Bylaw 1084-2021 (Direct Control District 21) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1088-2021 (Crystal Creek redistricting) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1090-2021 (Land Use Bylaw text amendments) final reading (unanimous)
• Accelerated Telford Lake Drawdown Wells to 2021, funded by ICIP savings (unanimous)
• Awarded $5,062.57 grant to Leduc & District Victim Services Society (unanimous)
• Appointed R. Samotej as Local Assessment Review Board Chair until Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on Liquor in the Park initiative (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1097-2021 (Banks of Crystal Creek ASP) (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to give second and third readings to the 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, which sets this year's municipal tax rates. Council will also consider amendments to the Election Bylaw, receive updates on COVID-19 and a noise attenuation fence, and discuss emergency management partnerships and reserve planning.

• Bylaw No. 1080-2021 – 2021 Property Tax Rate (2nd and 3rd readings, as amended)
• Bylaw No. 1091-2021 – Amendment to Election Bylaw No. 974-2017 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Grant MacEwan Noise Attenuation Fence information report
• Sub-Regional Emergency Management Partnership Exploration update
• 2021 Reserve Workshop discussion

Council gave final readings to the 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, as amended, and to an election bylaw amendment. It approved a $250,000 capital budget increase for a steel-post fence at Grant MacEwan, funded through road reserves, and committed an additional $40,000 to the Digital Leduc project. Council also directed administration to proceed with the second stage of a sub-regional emergency management partnership and appointed an alternate to the MRSP Task Force.

• Approved 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1080-2021, as amended, final readings (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bylaw amendment No. 1091-2021, all readings (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 capital budget increase for steel-post fence at Grant MacEwan, funded from road reserves (unanimous)
• Approved additional $40,000 investment in Digital Leduc project, total $80,000, from General Contingency (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Finstad as alternate to MRSP Task Force (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed to second stage of Sub-Regional Emergency Management Partnership (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing and final readings for a redistricting bylaw, first readings for two land use bylaw amendments, and updates on automated traffic enforcement and grants. The agenda also includes presentations on the North Saskatchewan River heritage nomination and committee discussions on capital planning, arena options, and golf course winter amenities.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1086-2021 redistricting Southfork Stage 11B
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1084-2021 amending Land Use Bylaw for Direct Control District 21
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1090-2021 text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013
• Update on Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Grants to Organizations – Alberta Dairy Congress

Council approved not renewing the contract with the Automated Traffic Enforcement service provider, with a 6-1 vote. They also approved two reallocation requests for Alberta Dairy Congress grant funding, gave readings to several bylaws, and directed administration to investigate inclusive employment opportunities.

• Approved not renewing Automated Traffic Enforcement contract (6-1)
• Approved $20,000 reallocation for Alberta Dairy Congress to cover Rimbey event costs (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 deferral of Alberta Dairy Congress grant to 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1084-2021 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1086-2021 (Southfork Stage 11B redistricting) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1090-2021 (Land Use Bylaw text amendments) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate inclusive employment opportunities at Leduc Recreation Centre concessions (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter supporting North Saskatchewan River Heritage River designation (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several bylaws, including the Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw, road closure and land designation for West Boundary Road widening, a borrowing bylaw for land purchase, the 2021 property tax rate, and redistricting for Southfork and Crystal Creek. They will also hear public presentations on the 2020 audited financial statements, 2021 capital projects, a COVID-19 update, and a small business website initiative. The meeting includes closed-session items with Edmonton International Airport and Edmonton Global.

• Bylaw 1066-2020 Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1070-2020 Road Closure for West Boundary Road Widening (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1087-2021 Borrowing Bylaw for Land Purchase (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1080-2021 2021 Property Tax Rate (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1086-2021 Redistricting Southfork Stage 11B (1st reading)

Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1087-2021, authorizing a $2,913,750 land purchase for Public Works, funded through a debenture, with a 4-3 vote. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, named three parks, and passed several other bylaws and motions.

• Approved 2020 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved park names: John Jackie Park, Roesch Park, Dennis Nosyk Park (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 Small Business Website Initiative from General Contingency Reserve (unanimous)
• Waived 2021 commercial patio development permit fee (unanimous)
• Extended downtown seasonal patio policy to all applicable businesses (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd readings to Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw 1066-2020 (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd readings to Road Closure Bylaw 1070-2020 and Land Designation Bylaw 1071-2020 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,913,750 Public Works Land Purchase funded by debenture (4-3)

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing and readings for a land use bylaw amendment, a borrowing bylaw for road work, and the establishment of a regional waste management commission. They will also review reports on planning, communications, and year-end results, and consider policy updates and appointments.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1083-2021, text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1070-2020 for road closure and Bylaw 1071-2020 for land designation, both for West Boundary Road widening
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1075-2020, borrowing for Grant MacEwan South (50th Ave to Black Gold Drive)
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1079-2021, Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
• Discussion on establishing the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Commission

Council approved carrying forward $24,714,664 from the 2020 capital budget into 2021, plus $398,000 in operating carry-forwards. It also approved establishing the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Commission with five member municipalities and appointed its first board and chair. Several bylaws were passed, including text amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and a borrowing bylaw for Grant MacEwan South road work.

• Approved $24,714,664 in 2020 capital budget carry-forwards into 2021.
• Approved $398,000 in 2020 operating budget carry-forwards into 2021.
• Approved establishing the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Commission with five member municipalities.
• Appointed Mayor B. Young and Councillor B. Beckett to the Leduc Golf & Country Club Board of Directors.
• Approved Policy 61.00:29 - Signs on Road Right-of-Way.
• Approved the Communications and Marketing Strategic Plan 'Option 2: A Sustainable Approach'.
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. 1083-2021 (Land Use Bylaw text amendments).
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. 1075-2020 (Grant MacEwan South borrowing bylaw).

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a land development policy update, a presentation on the economic benefits of repurposing existing hotels, and reports on the Volunteer Leduc Strategy, a homelessness prevention task force, and a municipal energy project manager. The agenda also includes a bylaw to designate land as public utility lot and municipal reserve, an RCMP update, and closed session items.

• Policy 61.00:28 - Land Development Policy update
• Presentation: Economic Benefits of Repurposing Existing Hotels
• Volunteer Leduc Strategy (2021-2025)
• Leduc Task Force for Homelessness Prevention
• Bylaw No. 1085-2021 - Designate Parcels of Land as Public Utility Lot and Municipal Reserve

Council discussed automated traffic enforcement (photo radar) and directed administration to discontinue its use, with a report on next steps and timelines to come to a future meeting. Council also approved adding a Municipal Energy Project Manager position to the 2021 budget, funded 80% by a grant, 10% by the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Authority, and 10% by existing City resources, and approved the associated $80,000 per year grant for two years. Additionally, Council approved Policy 61.00:28 (Land Development), rescinding three older policies, and gave three readings to Bylaw No. 1085-2021 designating park space at Edgewater Circle as public utility lot and municipal reserve.

• Directed administration to discontinue automated traffic enforcement (photo radar) and bring back a report on next steps and timelines.
• Approved adding a Municipal Energy Project Manager term position to the 2021 budget, funded 80% by grant, 10% by the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Authority, and 10% by existing City resources.
• Approved the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre grant of $80,000 per year for two years to be added to the 2021 budget.
• Approved the 10% funding from the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Authority to be added to the budget.
• Approved Policy 61.00:28 (Land Development), rescinding policies 61.00:19, 61.00:15, and 61:00.26 (6 in favor, 1 opposed).
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 1085-2021, designating parcels of land as public utility lot and municipal reserve, including park space at Edgewater Circle (Southfork Stage 9).
• Approved the minutes of the March 8, 2021 Council meeting as presented.
• Adopted the agenda with the addition of items 9.5 (Automated Traffic Enforcement) and 11.2 (Collaborative Economic Development).

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council meeting on March 8, 2021, includes public hearings and potential final readings for several bylaws, including redistricting for Robinson Stage 10 and Black Stone Stage 4, the 65th Avenue Area Structure Plan, and a Municipal Development Plan amendment. Council will also consider first readings for a new Sewer Bylaw, text amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, a borrowing bylaw for land purchase, and a revision to the Southeast Boundary Road debenture. Presentations are scheduled on TELUS connectivity for downtown businesses and programming for vulnerable populations, and there will be a discussion on face coverings bylaw options.

• Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1051-2020 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 10) and Bylaw 1078-2021 (Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4)
• Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1073-2020 (65th Avenue Area Structure Plan) and Bylaw 1074-2020 (Municipal Development Plan Amendment)
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1081-2021 (Sewer Bylaw) and Bylaw 1089-2021 (revision to Southeast Boundary Road debenture)
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1087-2021 (Borrowing Bylaw for Land Purchase)
• Discussion of 2021 Leduc Golf Club capital funding contribution

Council approved several bylaws, including redistricting for Robinson Stage 10, the 65th Avenue Area Structure Plan, a Municipal Development Plan amendment, redistricting for Black Stone Stage 4, a new Sewer Bylaw, and a borrowing bylaw for land purchase. They also suspended the Face Coverings Bylaw indefinitely and approved a letter to the province requesting a pause on coal exploration. A special council meeting was scheduled for March 16, 2021.

• Approved Bylaw No. 1051-2020 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 10) with second and third readings.
• Approved Bylaw No. 1073-2020 (65th Avenue Area Structure Plan) with second and third readings.
• Approved Bylaw No. 1074-2020 (Municipal Development Plan Amendment) with second and third readings.
• Approved Bylaw No. 1078-2021 (Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4) with second and third readings.
• Approved Bylaw No. 1081-2021 (Sewer Bylaw) with first, second, and third readings.
• Approved Bylaw No. 1087-2021 (Borrowing Bylaw for Land Purchase) with first reading (4-3 vote).
• Approved Bylaw No. 1089-2021 (Revise Debenture Bylaw for Southeast Boundary Road) with first, second, and third readings.
• Suspended operation and enforcement of Bylaw No. 1062-2020 (Face Coverings Bylaw) indefinitely.

Council Meeting

The City of Leduc Council will review several bylaws regarding land use and redistricting. The meeting also includes updates on environmental progress, engineering standards, and airport noise.

• Bylaw No. 1076-2020: Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan (1st Reading)
• Bylaw No. 1078-2021: Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4 (1st Reading)
• Environmental Progress Update for 2021
• 2021 Engineering Design Standards
• Edmonton International Airport Noise Report - 2020

Council approved the purchase of a property discussed in closed session, excluding the second proposed condition from the confidential report, in a 4-2 vote. They also gave first reading to two bylaws, accepted engineering design standards, and directed administration to report on the future of the face coverings bylaw.

• Approved property purchase agreement without second condition (4-2)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1076-2020 (Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1078-2021 (Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4) (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Engineering Design Standards (unanimous)
• Appointed M. Hormazabal as Substitute Returning Officer (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on options for Face Coverings Bylaw (unanimous)

Council Meeting

This is the agenda for the Leduc City Council meeting on February 8, 2021. The council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then move into discussion items, public commentary, and information reports. The main substantive items are a 2022-2024 pre-budget planning session and a closed session covering several confidential matters, including a private infrastructure update, an Edmonton International Airport utility servicing proposal, a proposed property purchase, and intermunicipal projects. Most of the agenda is procedural, with detailed decisions deferred to the closed session.

• 2022-2024 Pre-budget Planning Session with budgeting guiding principles attachments
• Closed session: Private Infrastructure Update (FOIP s. 16, 24, 25)
• Closed session: Edmonton International Airport utility servicing proposal (FOIP s. 16, 24, 25)
• Closed session: Proposed property purchase (FOIP s. 16, 24, 25)
• Information reports: Building Inspector's Report, Newly Issued Business Licences, Future Agenda Items

Council approved a motion to proceed with negotiations to purchase a parcel of land discussed in closed session, with final approval to return to Council. The vote was 4-3. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a pre-budget planning session and closed-session items.

• Approved motion to proceed with negotiations to purchase land parcel (4-3)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled Budget Workshop 1 for April 26, 2021 and Budget Workshop 2 for August 16, 2021

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

The City of Leduc's Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to review the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on an environmental scan, homelessness strategy, communications strategy, long-term growth strategy, and goals related to community, future planning, economic prosperity, and regional collaboration. The meeting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Leduc Civic Centre.

• Closed session under FOIP s. 24 and 29 for environmental scan and goal reviews
• Homelessness Strategy discussion at 9:30 am (D. Brock)
• Communications Strategy discussion at 12:00 pm (A. Leung), continued after lunch
• Long-term Growth Strategy discussion at 2:30 pm (S. Losier), under FOIP s. 21, 24, 25
• Goal 4 review on collaborative community-building and regional partnership at 4:00 pm

Council Meeting

This is a regular Leduc City Council meeting with mostly procedural items: adopting the agenda, approving previous minutes, and amending the 2021 council meeting schedule. The main substantive discussion is an economic development update presented to Committee-of-the-Whole, and several items will be discussed in closed session, including a long-term growth strategy, a recreation services lease update, and business licences.

• Amendment of Council Meeting Schedule for February 1 to November 1, 2021
• Economic Development Update for February 1, 2021, with attached strategy and business licensing summary
• Closed session: Long Term Growth Strategy – Part 2 (FOIP s. 21, 24, 25)
• Closed session: Recreation Services Lease Update (FOIP s. 16, 24, 25)
• Closed session: Business Licences (FOIP s. 16, 24, 25)

The council approved an amended meeting schedule for February 1 to November 1, 2021, and appointed Councillors T. Lazowski and L. Hansen as Finance Council Liaisons. The meeting also included a closed session covering several items, but no substantive decisions were made in open session beyond these administrative approvals.

• Approved amended Council Meeting Schedule for Feb 1 to Nov 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors T. Lazowski and L. Hansen as Finance Council Liaisons (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with addition of appointment item and closed session items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 25, 2021 Council and Committee-of-the-Whole meetings (unanimous)

Council Meeting

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Council approved an additional $30,000 for the COVID Recovery Grant, funded one-time from the General Contingency Reserve, and approved up to $30,000 from the Facility Reserve for a grain elevator infrastructure assessment. They also gave final readings to a redistricting bylaw for Southfork Stage 11 and passed a bylaw amending council procedures. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved additional $30,000 for COVID Recovery Grant (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,000 for grain elevator infrastructure assessment (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd readings to Bylaw 1069-2020 redistricting Southfork Stage 11 (unanimous)
• Gave 1st reading to Bylaw 1051-2020 redistricting Robinson Stage 10 (unanimous)
• Gave 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to Bylaw 1082-2021 amending Council Procedures Bylaw (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Leduc Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a Communications and Marketing Strategic Plan and to hold closed-session updates on tax share negotiations and intermunicipal projects. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous meeting notes and future agenda items.

• Communications and Marketing Strategic Plan presentation (30 minutes)
• Tax Share Negotiations Update for January 18, 2021 (closed session, FOIP s. 16, 21, 24, 25)
• Intermunicipal Projects Update / Strategic Planning (closed session, FOIP s. 21, 25)
• Future Agenda Items discussion (15 minutes)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes and receiving reports. The main items are five bylaws up for readings, including a borrowing bylaw for the Grant MacEwan South road (50th Ave to Black Gold Drive), a clean energy tax bylaw, a redistricting for Southfork Stage 11, and amendments to the election bylaw. Public commentary and a public hearing are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw 1075-2020: borrowing for Grant MacEwan South (50th Ave to Black Gold Drive) – 1st reading
• Bylaw 1066-2020: Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw – 1st reading
• Bylaw 1069-2020: Redistricting Southfork Stage 11 – 1st reading
• Bylaw 1065-2020: Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board – 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings
• Bylaw 1077-2020: Amendment to Election Bylaw 948-2017 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Leduc Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a 30-minute presentation on the 2021 property assessment update from city assessors. The agenda also includes two closed-session items: a discussion on working from home and an update on a proposed cemetery development. The meeting will begin with approval of the agenda and adoption of notes from the December 14, 2020 meeting.

• 2021 Assessment Update presentation by Accurate Assessment Group (30 minutes)
• Closed session: Working from Home Discussion (FOIP s. 17 and 24)
• Closed session: Proposed Cemetery Development Update (FOIP s. 16, 24 and 25)