Leduc public meetings in 2022

Special Council Meeting

Council approved a $161,000 contribution from the Operating Reserve to the Leduc Regional Housing Foundation. This funding is pending confirmation of federal grant funding allocated via the Rapid Housing Initiative.

• Approved $161,000 contribution to Leduc Regional Housing Foundation from Operating Reserve (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council approved the 2023 Operating Budget and Capital Budget, along with a $1.2M project for the North Fire Station engine. The city also increased the 65th Avenue Interchange budget to $112,717,076 and passed updated fee and off-site levy bylaws.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget of $112,485,479 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget of $34,491,497 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M for 2023 and 2024 Capital Project #089.205 Engine – North Fire Station (Unanimous)
• Increased 65th Avenue Interchange total project budget to $112,717,076 (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of maximum e-scooter pilot project speed to 20 km/hr (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 1138-2022 - Fees 2023 Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 1139-2022 – Off-site Levy Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2023 Civic Signature Events schedule (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to deliberate the 2023 public budget, including flagged items and sound attenuation, and to consider an appointment to the Edmonton Airports Board of Directors. The agenda also includes presentations from community groups and individuals on wildlife, crosswalks, homelessness prevention, and other topics. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including budget discussions and intermunicipal projects.

• 2023 Public Budget Deliberations with flagged items and sound attenuation presentation
• Edmonton Airports Board of Directors Appointment
• Presentations: Leduc Wildlife Conservation Society, Leduc Hub Association, crosswalks, homelessness prevention
• Strategic Actions Update (Q3 2022)
• Closed session: intermunicipal projects update, budget discussion, possible cancellation of Dec 5 meeting

Council approved several additions to the 2023 draft budget, including funding for pickleball courts and regional transit services. They also appointed a new member to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board and cancelled the December 5 meeting.

• Added $400,000 for 12 pickleball courts to 2023 draft budget
• Added $84,000 for summer park programming to 2023 draft budget
• Approved $282,000 for Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission servicing (Unanimous)
• Approved allocating sound attenuation funding for a fence up to 10 feet high on Grant McEwan Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Denied moving downtown washroom design and construction from 2024 to 2023 budget (1-6)
• Appointed Greg Krischke to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for a four-year term (Unanimous)
• Cancelled the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting (Unanimous)
• Added technology, FCSS Community Navigator, and RCMP staffing items to draft budget

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to deliberate the 2023 public budget, specifically the operating and capital budget for Infrastructure and Planning. Council will also consider first readings of two bylaws: one setting 2023 fees and another on off-site levies. The meeting includes a closed session for items under FOIP, including Edmonton Airports and financial matters.

• 2023-2025 Operating-Capital Budget - Infrastructure and Planning presentation
• Bylaw No. 1138-2022 - Fees 2023 Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Bylaw No. 1139-2022 - Off-site Levy Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Closed session items: Edmonton Airports, financial matters, intermunicipal projects update

Council decided to implement Option 4 for Doris Smith Park following budget deliberations for Infrastructure and Planning. Two other motions regarding resident surveys and the reinstallation of basketball nets at the park were defeated. Council also gave first readings to two new bylaws.

• Approved implementation of Option 4 for Doris Smith Park (6-1)
• Denied motion to survey residents before proceeding with Doris Smith Park options (1-6)
• Denied motion to reinstall all basketball nets in Doris Smith Park (3-4)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 1138-2022 - Fees 2023 Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 1139-2022 – Off-site Levy Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022 Council Meeting (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent items, including the Third Quarter Financial Variance Report. They will also discuss a one-time $12,000 funding request for the city's 40th anniversary celebration and begin 2023 public budget deliberations for Community and Protective Services. The meeting includes a closed session for items such as transit commission updates, policing, intermunicipal projects, and personnel matters.

• One-time $12,000 funding from Operating Reserve for 40th anniversary celebration (Option A)
• 2023-2025 Operating-Capital Budget presentation for Community and Protective Services
• Third Quarter Financial Variance Report 2022 (information item)
• Closed session items: Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission update, policing matters, intermunicipal projects, personnel matters

Council approved one-time funding from the Operating Reserve for a 40th anniversary celebration and commemorative video. The body also reviewed the 2023 public budget deliberations and the 2022 Third Quarter Financial Variance Report.

• Approved $12,000 from Operating Reserve for 40th anniversary celebration and video (Unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Third Quarter Financial Variance Report 2022 as information (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council conducted deliberations on the 2023 public budget, including financial overviews and corporate services plans. The meeting also included a closed session regarding personnel requirements and intermunicipal projects.

• Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Accepted Communications and Marketing Strategic Plan Update (Unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council voted 6-1 to direct administration to pursue Pillar No. 4 for the Smart City Strategy, after a motion for Pillar No. 2 was defeated 3-4. Council also approved a $5,025.67 grant to the Black Gold Quilt Patch Guild for QuiltFest 2022, and directed a resident survey on pedestrian safety at the 44th Street gate.

• Approved $5,025.67 grant to Black Gold Quilt Patch Guild for QuiltFest 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed survey of 47th Avenue residents on 44th Street gate pedestrian safety (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to pursue Pillar No. 2 for Smart City Strategy (3-4)
• Approved motion to pursue Pillar No. 4 for Smart City Strategy (6-1)
• Approved Council and Strategic Planning Committee meeting schedule for Nov 2022–Oct 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Council appointments to boards, committees, and deputy mayor roles for Nov 2022–Oct 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council approved reallocating $100,000 from Ongoing Community Support to Grants to Organizations for 2023, and reduced the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc funding from $100,000 to $85,000. The October 31 council meeting was cancelled and rescheduled to October 24. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or closed-session updates.

• Approved reallocation of $100,000 from Ongoing Community Support to Grants to Organizations for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Boys and Girls Club of Leduc funding from $100,000 to $85,000 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 31, 2022 Council Meeting, rescheduled organizational matters to October 24 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes and consent agenda items. The main business items are approving a revised Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement for 2022 and directing administration to include permanent pride crosswalks in the 2023 budget. Council will also give second and third readings to amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw, and discuss recreation facility development and a smart city strategy in committee-of-the-whole.

• Approve revised Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement 2022
• Direct administration to include permanent pride crosswalks in 2023 budget
• Bylaw 1123-2022: amendments to Traffic Bylaw 878-2014 (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1135-2022: amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 767-2011 (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Discuss Recreation Facility Development project plan and Smart City Strategy workshop

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1123-2022 amending the Traffic Bylaw and Bylaw 1135-2022 amending the Business Licence Bylaw, both passed. A revised Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement for 2022 was approved by consent. Council also proclaimed September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

• Approved Bylaw 1123-2022 (Traffic Bylaw amendments) – second and third readings carried unanimously
• Approved Bylaw 1135-2022 (Business Licence Bylaw amendments) – second and third readings carried 6-1, Councillor Pollard opposed
• Approved revised Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement 2022 by consent agenda
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of September 19, 2022 meeting and the recreation agreement
• Proclaimed September 30, 2022 as Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
• Moved into closed session under FOIP sections 21, 23, 24, 25 to discuss community support agreement, intermunicipal projects, and council appointments

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items: approving the agenda, previous minutes, and a consent agenda. The substantive items are presentations and information reports, including the City of Leduc Youth Council's annual update and updates on Treaty, Truth and ReconciliACTION and Treaty Relations and Indigenous Engagement. The meeting also includes a closed session for discussions under FOIP sections 21, 23, 24, and 25.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 council meeting
• City of Leduc Youth Council 2022 Annual Update presentation
• Treaty, Truth and ReconciliACTION Update information report
• Treaty Relations and Indigenous Engagement presentation by Town of Devon coordinator
• Closed session for intermunicipal projects update and strategic planning

Council approved the agenda as amended, adopted previous minutes, and received updates from the Youth Council and on Indigenous engagement. The main action was the announcement that the City of Leduc was awarded a four-year management contract for the Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission, with a possible one-year renewal.

• Awarded management contract for Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission to City of Leduc (4-year term, optional 1-year renewal)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session per FOIP sections 16, 23, 24, 25 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a recommendation to transfer the remainder of 2022 homeless initiative funding from Gateway Family Church to the Leduc Hub Association, effective October 1, 2022, and to direct administration to include the association's future funding in 2023 budget talks. The agenda also includes presentations from the RCMP and the Leduc Downtown Business Association, a discussion of meeting schedule options, and a closed session for personnel and intermunicipal projects.

• Transfer of 2022 homeless initiative funding from Gateway Family Church to Leduc Hub Association, effective October 1, 2022
• Direct administration to bring Leduc Hub Association's future funding to 2023 budget conversations
• RCMP Update presentation for 2022 first quarter
• Leduc Downtown Business Association 2022 annual update presentation
• Committee-of-the-Whole discussion on 2022-2023 meeting schedule options

Council unanimously approved transferring the remainder of 2022 homeless initiative funding from Gateway Family Church to the Leduc Hub Association, effective October 1, 2022. Council also directed administration to include the Hub's future funding in 2023 budget discussions. The meeting included presentations from the RCMP and the Leduc Downtown Business Association, and a closed session for intermunicipal projects, personnel matters, and a communications strategy.

• Approved transfer of 2022 homeless initiative funding from Gateway Family Church to Leduc Hub Association, effective October 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring Leduc Hub Association's future funding to 2023 budget conversations (unanimous)
• Agreed to discontinue monthly Mayor's report at Council Meetings (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for industrial parking and the Airport Vicinity Protection Area, as well as changes to the Traffic Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw. The council will also review the second quarter financial variance report and hear updates from Leduc Enforcement Services. A closed session is scheduled for discussions on land development, tax share, and personnel matters.

• Bylaw 1134-2022: Land Use Bylaw amendment for industrial parking (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1136-2022: Land Use Bylaw amendment for Airport Vicinity Protection Area (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1123-2022: Traffic Bylaw amendments (1st reading) with $100,000 transfer for snow clearing signs and education
• Bylaw 1137-2022: 2022 Fees Bylaw amendment (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1118-2022: Repeal of Intermunicipal Development Plan with Leduc County (3rd reading)

Council gave final readings to two land-use bylaw amendments: one updating industrial parking regulations (Bylaw 1134-2022) and another adjusting the Airport Vicinity Protection Area (Bylaw 1136-2022). Both passed unanimously. Council also approved first reading of a traffic bylaw amendment and a $100,000 transfer from the Operating Reserve for snow-clearing signs and education. Several items were discussed in closed session, including a noise abatement request and homelessness updates.

• Approved Bylaw 1134-2022 (Industrial Parking) second and third readings (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1136-2022 (Airport Vicinity Protection Area) second and third readings (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1118-2022 (repeal Intermunicipal Development Plan) third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1123-2022 (Traffic Bylaw amendment) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Operating Reserve for snow-clearing signs and education (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1135-2022 (Business Licence Bylaw amendment) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1137-2022 (2022 Fees Bylaw amendment) all three readings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including previous minutes and second-quarter financial variance report (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several land-use bylaws, including redistricting for Simpson Park and Robinson Stage 13/14, and amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for industrial parking and airport vicinity protection. Council will also decide on a request to withdraw $80,000 from the Operating Reserve to fund detailed information for a 2023 budget request for an artificial turf facility with a removable dome at West Campus. The agenda includes a public hearing for Bylaw 1130-2022, adoption of previous minutes, and information reports on building inspections and business licences.

• Bylaw 1130-2022: Redistricting 5205 45 Avenue (Simpson Park) from DC(24) to GR, 2nd and 3rd readings
• Bylaw 1133-2022: Redistricting Robinson Stage 13 and 14, 1st reading
• Bylaw 1134-2022: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013 (Industrial Parking), 1st reading
• Bylaw 1136-2022: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 809-2013 (Airport Vicinity Protection Area), 1st reading
• West Campus Sport Dome: Request to withdraw $80,000 from Operating Reserve for detailed information supporting 2023 budget request

Council unanimously approved withdrawing $80,000 from the Operating Reserve to fund detailed information for a 2023 budget request for an artificial turf facility with a removable dome. They also gave final readings to a redistricting bylaw for 5205 45 Avenue and first readings to three other bylaws. Several items were approved by consent, including previous minutes and information reports.

• Approved $80,000 withdrawal from Operating Reserve for artificial turf dome study (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1130-2022 (redistricting 5205 45 Avenue) second and third readings (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1133-2022 (redistricting Robinson Stage 13 and 14) first reading (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1134-2022 (industrial parking amendment) first reading (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw 1136-2022 (airport vicinity protection area amendment) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including building inspector's report and business licences (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council approved the terms and conditions for the October 3, 2022 tax recovery public auction, authorizing the City Assessor to set reserve bids near market value. It also gave final readings to a land use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1129-2022) and second reading to a bylaw repealing the intermunicipal development plan with Leduc County. A redistricting bylaw for 5205 45 Avenue received first reading. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed for future action.

• Approved tax recovery public auction terms for October 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Assessor to set reserve bids near market value for tax arrears parcels (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 1118-2022 repealing IDP with Leduc County (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1129-2022 amending Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1130-2022 redistricting 5205 45 Avenue (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council will consider directing administration to reinstall nets at Doris Smith Park basketball courts, based on survey results. The meeting also includes presentations from the Leduc Regional Housing Foundation and the Leduc Farmers' Market Association, an update on the Homelessness Prevention and Poverty Framework, and a report from the Traffic Advisory Committee. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including intermunicipal projects and personnel matters.

• Recommendation to reinstall four nets at Doris Smith Park basketball courts
• Presentation: Leduc Regional Housing Foundation 2021 Annual Report
• Presentation: Leduc Farmers' Market Association
• Update: Homelessness Prevention and Poverty Framework
• Closed session: Intermunicipal Projects Update / Strategic Planning and Personnel Matters

Council defeated a motion to reinstall four nets at Doris Smith Park (3-3 tie), then approved a motion to direct administration to bring options and costs for a second basketball court for upcoming budget deliberations. The meeting also included presentations from the Leduc Regional Housing Foundation and the Leduc Farmers' Market Association, and a public comment about a second School Resource Officer.

• Motion to reinstall four nets at Doris Smith Park defeated (3-3)
• Motion to direct administration to bring options for a second basketball court with costs for budget deliberations carried (4-2)
• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes of June 13, 2022 meeting approved unanimously
• Moved into closed session for intermunicipal projects and personnel matters, then returned to open session

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a borrowing bylaw for 65th Avenue, a land use bylaw amendment, a recreation cost sharing agreement, and a potential $20,000 sponsorship for a recycling conference. The agenda also includes a public hearing, pre-budget discussions, and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Bylaw No. 1132-2022 - 65th Avenue Borrowing Bylaw (public hearing, 2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw No. 1129-2022 - Amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 809-2013 (1st reading)
• Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement 2022
• Sponsorship of up to $20,000 for CARE fall conference (Sept 6-9, 2022)
• 2023-2025 Pre-Budget Session 3 (Community and Protective Services)

Council approved a $20,000 sponsorship for the CARE fall conference in Leduc, funded from the Operating Reserve, and gave final readings to the 65th Avenue Borrowing Bylaw. The Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement 2022 was also approved. Several items were discussed in closed session, including downtown public facilities and a potential land use opportunity, but no decisions were reported from those discussions.

• Approved $20,000 sponsorship for CARE fall conference (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. 1132-2022 (65th Avenue Borrowing Bylaw) (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1129-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Council approved a Cycle of Reconciliation with five annual dates and directed administration to bring forward an unfunded service level adjustment for Indigenous connections. It also approved a $300,000 increase to the Alton Drive Reconstruction project for 56th Avenue emergency work, funded from the 2022 operating reserve. Two redistricting bylaws (Woodbend Stage 3 and Southfork Stage 12) received second and third readings, while a third (4905 and 4909 52 Avenue) was deferred. A property tax penalty refund request was denied.

• Approved Cycle of Reconciliation with five annual dates (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward unfunded Service Level Adjustment for Indigenous connections (unanimous)
• Denied property tax penalty refund for tax roll 011936 (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 increase to Alton Drive Reconstruction for 56th Ave work (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1127-2022 (Woodbend Stage 3) (unanimous)
• Gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1128-2022 (Southfork Stage 12) (unanimous)
• Deferred Bylaw 1129-2022 (4905 and 4909 52 Avenue) to June 13, 2022

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a budget adjustment for the 65th Avenue Interchange Project, approval of the Public Engagement Framework, and first reading of two redistricting bylaws. The meeting also includes information reports on a Canadian Heritage Grant and the 2021 Annual Report, as well as pre-budget sessions for 2023-2025.

• Approve $100,000 increase to interest on debt for 65th Avenue Interchange debenture
• Bring forward five capital projects totaling $12,500,000, including 65th Avenue West ($2,400,000), Grant MacEwan Construction ($2,000,000), 65th Avenue/Discovery Traffic Signal ($376,000), 65th Avenue West (Discovery to Grant MacEwan) ($3,300,000), and Future Roadways ($4,424,000)
• First reading of Bylaw No. 1127-2022 – Redistricting Woodbend Stage 3
• First reading of Bylaw No. 1128-2022 – Redistricting Southfork Stage 12
• Approve the Public Engagement Framework as presented

Council approved the Public Engagement Framework and a $100,000 budget adjustment for the 65th Avenue Interchange, along with bringing forward five capital projects totaling $12.5 million to 2022. First readings were given to two redistricting bylaws. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and intermunicipal projects updates.

• Approved Public Engagement Framework (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 increase to interest on debt for 65th Avenue Interchange (unanimous)
• Approved $12.5M in capital projects brought forward to 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1127-2022 (Woodbend Stage 3 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1128-2022 (Southfork Stage 12 redistricting) (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a borrowing bylaw for the 65th Avenue capital project, a land use bylaw amendment for West Haven Stage 13, and a new Sport Tourism Grant Policy. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the land use amendment, a recreation facility development planning discussion, and closed sessions on a snow storage facility and intermunicipal projects.

• Bylaw No. 1132-2022 - 65th Avenue Capital Project Borrowing Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Bylaw No. 1125-2022 - Amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 809-2013, Direct Control (Redistricting West Haven Stage 13) - public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings
• Sport Tourism Grant Policy - approval of policy and procedures
• Recreation Facility Development Planning - committee-of-the-whole discussion
• Alberta 55 plus Summer Games Bid - information report

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1125-2022, amending the Land Use Bylaw for Direct Control (Redistricting West Haven Stage 13), after a public hearing where one resident raised parking concerns. Council also approved the Sport Tourism Grant Policy, agreed to forgo its 2021 share of Leduc Golf Club profits in favor of the club's capital reserve, and gave first reading to a borrowing bylaw for the 65th Avenue capital project.

• Approved Bylaw No. 1125-2022 (West Haven Stage 13 redistricting) - 2nd and 3rd readings (unanimous)
• Approved City of Leduc Sport Tourism Grant Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved forgoing 2021 Leduc Golf Club profit share to club's capital reserve (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1132-2022 (65th Avenue Capital Project Borrowing) (unanimous)
• Approved changing 2022 Snow Storage Facility Location funding from Debenture to Community Reserve (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the 2022 property tax rate bylaw, the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, and a land use amendment for West Haven Stage 13. They will also consider funding for an equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy, a program change for utility arrears, business licence fee changes, and a budget increase for the Hospital Road reconstruction project.

• Approve up to $165,000 from Operating Reserve for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Convert $10,000 from eviction prevention to a utility arrears program
• Increase Hospital Road Reconstruction budget by $150,000 funded by developer contribution
• Give readings to Bylaw 1124-2022 (2022 Property Tax Rate) and Bylaw 1125-2022 (West Haven Stage 13 redistricting)
• Adopt revised Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw 1126-2022

Council unanimously approved funding up to $165,000 from the Operating Reserve to develop an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and implementation plan, following an update on the Leduc Fire Services investigation. They also approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, amended the 2022 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, and passed several other motions including a program change and budget increase. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved up to $165,000 from Operating Reserve for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved City of Leduc 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw No. 1124-2022 (2022 Property Tax Rate) second and third readings as amended (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw No. 1125-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendment, West Haven Stage 13) first reading (unanimous)
• Gave Bylaw No. 1126-2022 (Clean Energy Improvement Program) first, second, and third readings (unanimous)
• Approved converting $10,000 from eviction prevention to utility arrears program (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring forward bylaw amendment for new business licence fee structure (Option 2) (unanimous)
• Increased Hospital Road Reconstruction budget by $150,000 funded by developer contribution (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 operating and capital budgets, the 2022 property tax rate bylaw, and the 2021 audited financial statements. They will also hold public hearings and consider several land-use and redistricting bylaws, including for properties on 50 Avenue and Black Stone Stages 7A and 7B. A land transfer to the regional waste management commission and a policy amendment on council remuneration are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Operating Budget of $108,148,524 and Capital Budget of $25,052,078
• Bylaw No. 1124-2022 – 2022 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Public hearings and readings for Bylaws 1116-2022, 1120-2022, 1121-2022, 1122-2022 (land use and redistricting)
• Approval of 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Land transfer to Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Commission

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving the 2021 preliminary year-end results, which include adjusting the 2022 operating budget by $115,000 and the capital budget by $11,148,338, funded from reserves. They will also decide on a $6,096.57 municipal grant to the Karma Concerts Foundation for a facility rental at the Leduc Recreation Centre. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and information reports on tree planting and future agenda items.

• Municipal grant of up to $6,096.57 to Karma Concerts Foundation for Leduc Recreation Centre rental
• 2022 Operating Budget increase of $115,000 funded from Operating Reserve for carry-forward expenditures
• 2022 Capital Budget increase of $11,148,338 funded from capital reserves for carry-forward capital expenditures
• 2022 Capital Budget increase of $250,000 funded from Offsite Levies Reserves for offsite levy expenditures
• Information report on Tree Planting Plan 2022-2023

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including adjusting the multiway plan phasing to finish the Robert Dittrich Park multiway and move up the Lede Park connection to 2022. They will also hold public hearings and give readings to bylaws for the Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan, a Municipal Development Plan amendment, and several redistricting and land-use amendments. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a presentation from the United Community Resource Collaboration.

• Approve adjusting multiway plan phasing, completing Robert Dittrich Park multiway and moving Lede Park connection to 2022
• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1111-2021 (Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan)
• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1093-2021 (Municipal Development Plan amendment)
• 1st reading for Bylaw 1116-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendments for residential development regulations)
• 1st readings for redistricting bylaws 1120-2022 (5720, 5724, 5728 50 Avenue) and 1121-2022/1122-2022 (Black Stone Stage 7A & 7B)

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1111-2021, the Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan, and to Bylaw No. 1093-2021, amending the Municipal Development Plan. It also approved adjusting multiway plan phasing, moving the Lede Park multiway connection completion to 2022. Several other bylaws received first reading, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and redistricting for properties on 50 Avenue and Black Stone Stage 7A & 7B.

• Approved Bylaw No. 1111-2021 (Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw No. 1093-2021 (Municipal Development Plan amendment) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved adjusting multiway plan phasing, moving Lede Park multiway connection to 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1116-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendments for residential development) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1120-2022 (redistricting 5720, 5724, 5728 50 Avenue) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1121-2022 (redistricting Black Stone Stage 7A & 7B) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1122-2022 (Land Use Bylaw direct control amendment for Black Stone Stage 7A & 7B) (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a public hearing, and several business items. The most consequential item is a bylaw to repeal the Council Remuneration Committee, which will be considered for three readings. Council will also discuss establishing consistent service levels for recognition dates and receive a report on the City's Homelessness Prevention and Poverty Framework.

• Bylaw No. 1119-2022 to repeal Bylaw No. 966-2017 (Council Remuneration Committee) – first, second, and third readings
• Recognition Dates – establishing four service levels for promoting recognition dates
• City of Leduc Homelessness Prevention and Poverty Framework – information report and presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2022 council meeting
• Closed session items: 2022 Budget/Property Tax Update and Intermunicipal Projects Update

Council approved four service levels for promoting recognition dates, ranging from significant city milestones to dates with no corporate promotion. Council also gave three readings to Bylaw No. 1119-2022, repealing the Council Remuneration Committee bylaw. The meeting included a closed session for budget and intermunicipal project updates, with no public hearings or presentations.

• Approved four service levels for recognition date promotion (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1119-2022 to repeal Council Remuneration Committee bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw No. 1119-2022 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw No. 1119-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including public hearings and potential second and third readings of four redistricting bylaws affecting Crystal Creek Commercial, Robinson Stage 12, and Saurabh Park. Council will also vote on amendments to the Saurabh Park Outline Plan and hear a presentation on a proposed mural at the Leduc Recreation Centre. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and receiving information reports on building inspections and new business licences.

• Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1113-2022 (Crystal Creek Commercial redistricting)
• Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaws 1114-2022 and 1115-2022 (Robinson Stage 12 redistricting)
• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading for Bylaw 1117-2022 (Saurabh Park redistricting)
• Proposed amendments to the Saurabh Park Outline Plan
• Presentation on Leduc Arts Foundry mural concept for Leduc Recreation Centre

Council unanimously approved amendments to the Saurabh Park Outline Plan and gave second and third reading to four redistricting bylaws: Crystal Creek Commercial, Robinson Stage 12 (two bylaws), and Saurabh Park. Council also directed administration to issue a proclamation and raise the Ukrainian Flag for three weeks in solidarity with Ukraine.

• Approved Saurabh Park Outline Plan amendments (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd reading to Bylaw 1113-2022 (Crystal Creek Commercial) (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd reading to Bylaw 1114-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendment, Robinson Stage 12) (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd reading to Bylaw 1115-2022 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 12) (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd and 3rd reading to Bylaw 1117-2022 (Redistricting Saurabh Park) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to issue a proclamation and raise the Ukrainian Flag for three weeks (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including whether to request the return of $10,000 in funding from the Alberta Dairy Congress and Trade Show Society and rescind future funding. Council will also consider first readings of multiple redistricting bylaws, an e-scooter pilot program bylaw, and a bylaw to repeal the Intermunicipal Development Plan with Leduc County. Additionally, they will discuss including fire halls in the off-site levy update and applying for a grant for a pedestrian crossing over QE2 at 38th Avenue.

• Request return of $10,000 from Alberta Dairy Congress and rescind 2022/2023 funding
• Bylaw 1112-2022: Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1113-2022: Redistricting Crystal Creek Commercial (1st reading)
• Bylaw 1114-2022 and 1115-2022: Redistricting Robinson Stage 12 (1st readings)
• Bylaw 1118-2022: Repeal City of Leduc/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan (1st reading)

Council unanimously directed administration to request return of $10,000 from the Alberta Dairy Congress and Trade Show Society and rescinded prior 2022 and 2023 funding. Council also approved several bylaws and motions, including a 5-2 vote to include fire halls in the 2022 Off-site Levy Bylaw update. All other decisions were unanimous.

• Directed administration to request return of $10,000 from Alberta Dairy Congress and Trade Show Society (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior 2022 and 2023 funding to Alberta Dairy Congress and Trade Show Society (unanimous)
• Directed administration to include fire halls in 2022 Off-site Levy Bylaw update (5-2)
• Authorized application for active transportation grant for pedestrian crossing over QE2 at 38 Avenue (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1112-2022 (Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1113-2022 (Redistricting Crystal Creek Commercial) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1114-2022 (Direct Control Redistricting Robinson Stage 12) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1115-2022 (Redistricting Robinson Stage 12) (unanimous)

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

The Strategic Planning Committee is holding a full-day session to review the city's 2020-2023 strategic plan. They will discuss community feedback, emerging issues, and develop strategic focus areas and strategies. The meeting includes a closed session and public comment periods for each goal discussion.

• Review of 2020-2023 strategic plan goals
• Closed session under FOIP s. 24 and 25
• Public comments at 9:40 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm, 5 pm
• Discussion of four goals: livability, future planning, economic prosperity, collaboration

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider an amended Municipal Grants Policy, hear presentations on the Environmental Advisory Board and a Wetland Replacement Program, and discuss Council input for the Alberta Provincial Police Service consultation. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on police service input and intermunicipal projects.

• Amended Municipal Grants Policy No. 11.00:22 for approval
• Mayor to sign Letter of Provincial Recognition for Wetland Replacement Program funding
• Presentation from Leduc Environmental Advisory Board (LEAB)
• Council input for Alberta Provincial Police Service consultation
• Approval of minutes from Feb 7 and Feb 9, 2022 meetings

Council approved the amended Municipal Grants Policy No. 11.00:22, the consent agenda with an added item on Alberta Provincial Police Service consultation, and minutes from previous meetings. They also approved the Mayor signing a letter of provincial recognition for wetland replacement funding. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public commentary and closed-session discussions.

• Approved amended Municipal Grants Policy No. 11.00:22 (unanimous)
• Approved amended consent agenda including item 12.1 on Alberta Provincial Police Service consultation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Council Meeting February 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor signing Letter of Provincial Recognition for Wetland Replacement Program funding (unanimous)

Joint Council Meeting

The City of Leduc and Leduc County are holding a joint council meeting to discuss a single business item: rescinding the Intermunicipal Development Plan. The agenda includes a report from Leduc County on this matter. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of rescinding the Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Leduc County's Report to Joint Council.pdf attachment

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single business item: emergent healthcare issues, led by Mayor B. Young. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment) and provides no details on the healthcare discussion.

• Emergent healthcare issues discussion led by Mayor B. Young

Council voted 6-1 to direct administration to follow provincial direction in lifting applicable COVID-19 public health measures. The motion carried with Councillor Pollard opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed administration to follow provincial direction on lifting COVID-19 public health measures (6-1)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive an RCMP update, and consider first reading of a bylaw amendment to allow a shared e-scooter pilot program. Council will also vote on holding a special joint meeting with Leduc County, and will enter closed session for several confidential updates.

• Bylaw No. 1112-2022 – Amendment to Traffic Bylaw and Parkland Bylaw (Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program) – first reading
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022 council meeting
• Special Joint Council Meeting with Leduc County on February 10, 2022 (virtual, 3 pm)
• RCMP Update presentation by Inspector J. McBeth
• Closed session items include Doris Smith Park, economic development, residential densification, and COVID-19 update

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1112-2022, which would amend the Traffic and Parkland bylaws to allow a shared e-scooter pilot program. The motion was carried unanimously. Council also approved a special joint meeting with Leduc County and directed administration to survey Windrose residents about basketball court changes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special joint council meeting with Leduc County on Feb 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1112-2022 (e-scooter pilot) (unanimous)
• Directed administration to survey Windrose residents on basketball net removal and court options (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Leduc City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a public hearing and final readings for a Meadowview Stage 19 redistricting bylaw, first reading of a new area structure plan for Banks of Crystal Creek, and a funding application for electric vehicle chargers. Council will also hear presentations from Edmonton Global and discuss municipal grant policy, traffic noise, and traffic bylaw updates. Several items will be discussed in closed session.

• Public hearing and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 1110-2021 (Redistricting Meadowview Stage 19)
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1111-2021 (Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan), rescinding Bylaw 1097-2021
• Authorize application for MCCAC funding up to $200,000 for car chargers at LRC
• Presentation from Edmonton Global on regional economic development
• Committee-of-the-Whole discussions on Municipal Grant Policy and Traffic Bylaw 878-2014 updates

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1110-2021, redistricting Meadowview Stage 19, after a public hearing with no submissions. Council also authorized an application for MCCAC funding to install car chargers at the LRC, up to $200,000. A previous bylaw (1097-2021) was rescinded and replaced by first reading of Bylaw No. 1111-2021 for the Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan. The meeting included a closed session for updates on snow removal, tax share, and other items.

• Approved Bylaw No. 1110-2021 (Redistricting Meadowview Stage 19) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Authorized application for MCCAC car charger funding up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Rescinded first reading of Bylaw No. 1097-2021 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1111-2021 (Banks of Crystal Creek Area Structure Plan) (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with closed session additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Leduc City Council meeting with mostly routine items: approving previous minutes, receiving presentations from the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo and Exhibition Association and the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, and a 2021 assessment update. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on an intermunicipal development plan rescinding process and intermunicipal projects/strategic planning. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the open agenda.

• Presentation from Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo and Exhibition Association
• Presentation from Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission (EMTSC)
• 2021 Assessment Update presentation by Accurate Assessment Group
• Closed session: Intermunicipal Development Plan Rescinding Process - Step 2
• Closed session: Intermunicipal Projects Update / Strategic Planning

The meeting was largely procedural: Council unanimously adopted the agenda, the consent agenda, and the minutes from January 10, 2022. No substantive decisions were made in open session; presentations were given by the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo and Exhibition Association, the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, and the CFO on the 2021 Assessment Update. Council then moved into closed session to discuss intermunicipal items and strategic planning, and adjourned without reporting any formal decisions.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and reflected recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session at 6:36 pm (unanimous)
• Moved back to open session at 7:31 pm (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Leduc City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is a first reading of Bylaw No. 1110-2021 to redistrict Meadowview Stage 19. Council will also hear a presentation from the Leduc Arts Foundry and hold closed sessions for a library board appointment, an intermunicipal development plan update, and a COVID-19 immunization policy update.

• Bylaw No. 1110-2021 - Redistricting Meadowview Stage 19 (1st Reading)
• Presentation by Leduc Arts Foundry (LAF)
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 council meeting
• Closed session: Council Appointment of Public Member to the Leduc Library Board 2022
• Closed session: COVID-19 Immunization Policy Update

Council unanimously approved the agenda with additions, adopted the consent agenda, and approved the December 13, 2021 minutes. They appointed Councillors Finstad and Beckett to the Year-End Pre and Post Audit Meetings, gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1110-2021 for redistricting Meadowview Stage 19, and appointed T. Tijani to the Leduc Library Board for a three-year term. In closed session, they unanimously amended the CAO's contract effective January 1, 2022, and authorized the Mayor to sign.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Finstad and Beckett to Year-End Pre and Post Audit Meetings (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1110-2021 - Redistricting Meadowview Stage 19 (unanimous)
• Appointed T. Tijani to Leduc Library Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Amended CAO contract effective January 1, 2022, authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)