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Strathcona County public meetings in 2021

48 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for Cambrian East residential development

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 60-2021, rezoning about 14.75 hectares in Cambrian East from agriculture to mixed dwelling residential, conservation, utilities, and recreation uses. Council also approved the annual performance evaluation for the Chief Commissioner, which remains private. Several other items were approved, including a face-covering bylaw amendment, new development and park names, and a sidewalk clearing bylaw replacement.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council reviews and approves 2022 multi-year budget

This is a multi-day budget meeting where Strathcona County Council reviews the recommended multi-year budget, hears from divisions and community partners, and considers the 2022 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw. The meeting includes a non-statutory public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget and ends with budget approval. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific items like broadband and emergency services staffing flagged for discussion.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council continues multi-day 2022 budget talks, votes on fees bylaw

This is a continuation of Strathcona County's multi-day budget meeting (Nov 15–Dec 2, 2021). Council is reviewing division presentations, considering flagged items, and will vote on the 2022 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw (54-2021) and the overall budget. A non-statutory public hearing on the 2022 budget is scheduled for November 26. The agenda also includes a closed session for human resources and legal/economic advice.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 10:30 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on three rezoning bylaws and possible casino ban repeal

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several items, including three rezoning bylaws, a possible repeal of the casino prohibition bylaw, and an update on the temporary mandatory face covering bylaw. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on legal and personnel matters, plus routine items like audit plan approval and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to extend mandatory face-covering bylaw to July 31, 2022

Council directed administration to prepare a bylaw amendment extending the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw 53-2021 repeal date to July 31, 2022 (7-2 vote). Council also approved three land-use rezoning bylaws (55-2021, 56-2021, 57-2021) after public hearings, and defeated a motion to repeal the Casino Bylaw (58-2021). Several reports and funding requests were approved, including $5,000 for the Strathcona U13AA Hockey Team and $1,216.75 for the Summit Pointe Social Committee.

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Fri Nov 26, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council continues multi-day 2022 budget talks, public hearing Nov 26

This is a continuation of Strathcona County Council's multi-day budget meeting for the 2022 budget, spanning November 15, 26, and December 1-2, 2021. On November 26, Council will hear division presentations, discuss broadband, review the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, receive the capital budget presentation, and hold a non-statutory public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session on December 1 for human resources and legal/economic advice.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council begins multi-day 2022 budget deliberations

Strathcona County Council is holding a multi-day budget meeting starting November 15, 2021, to review and approve the 2022 multi-year budget. The agenda includes divisional presentations, a public hearing on the proposed budget, and consideration of the 2022 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 54-2021. Council will also hear from community partners, including the Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation, and will vote on flagged items. Final budget approval is scheduled for December 1-2, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 operating budget with 3.11% tax increase

Council adopted the 2022 Consolidated Operating Budget of $397.2M, including a 3.11% municipal tax revenue increase, a 1.44% utility rate increase, and a 0.0% library increase, along with a $57.5M capital budget. A motion to refer the budget back to administration to find $900,000 in reductions to lower the tax increase to 2.69% was defeated. Council also gave three readings to the 2022 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw and approved several administrative requests for reports and studies.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to hear stormwater safety update, heritage farm request, EMRB overview

The Priorities Committee will discuss an update on actions addressing safety concerns at stormwater management facilities for winter recreation, hear a request for assistance from the Mennonite Heritage Farm, and receive an overview from the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, a councillor request report, and an information-only report on 2020 off-site development levies.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers stormwater winter recreation report to Council for decision

The Priorities Committee referred a report on stormwater management facilities and winter recreation activities to Council for debate and decision at the November 30, 2021 meeting. The committee also referred a presentation from the Mennonite Heritage Farm to Administration for a feasibility report by Q2 2022. Two motions were carried to examine additional signage for the Casino Bylaw public hearing, and several information requests were made.

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Fri Nov 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council budget meeting continues Nov. 5 with management report and budget overview

This is the second day of Strathcona County's multi-year budget meeting, continuing from November 3. Council will receive the 2021 Second Term Management Report, an overview of the proposed budget including addition and change sheets, and an explanation of the flagged items process. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive budget details deferred to the referenced documents.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council reviews 2022-2025 multi-year budget and 2021 management report

This is a two-day budget council meeting (November 3 and 5, 2021) where Strathcona County Council will review the recommended multi-year budget for 2022-2025, including an introduction and orientation to the budget, addition and change sheets, and the flagged items process. The meeting also includes a closed session for advice from officials and information to be made public, plus a review of the 2021 Second Term Management Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed in the public agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts agenda and rules for multi-year budget meeting

The Council meeting was primarily procedural, adopting the agenda and suspending rules to allow for budget material additions. Council also held a closed session to discuss budget-related matters, with no motions arising from it. The meeting included presentations on the 2021 Second Term Management Report and the Recommended Multi-Year Budget, but no substantive budget decisions were recorded in these minutes.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on photo radar termination, oil & gas tax cancellations

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several motions and decisions, including terminating photo enforcement technology, a noise barrier retrofit program, and an arterial road tree plan. They will also vote on cancelling 2021 oil and gas property taxes as bad debt and amending a capital budget for a stormwater upgrade. The agenda includes closed-session items and routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council directs report on removing photo enforcement devices

Council approved a motion directing Administration to prepare a report by Q1 2022 on removing all Intersection Safety Devices that use photo enforcement technology, including a study of implications and additional actions for intersection safety. The motion was amended from an original proposal to terminate the agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd. Council also approved consent agenda items, including a $1,171,858.75 oil and gas property tax cancellation for twenty properties, and a $212,817 funding source change for a stormwater upgrade.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 1:30 PM

Council Organizational Meeting

✓ Decided: New Strathcona County council sworn in, adopts 2022 meeting schedule

The 2021-2025 Strathcona County Council was sworn in and held its organizational meeting. Council unanimously approved the 2022 meeting dates schedule, with a swap of the September 6 and 13 meetings, and approved the 2021-2025 Deputy Mayor/Acting Mayor schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council holds closed session for goals and performance exercises

The Council is conducting a closed session regarding specific internal matters. The agenda includes breakout exercises focused on goals, priorities, and performance indicators.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session, no public decisions made

The September 20, 2021 Special Council Meeting was called to order and immediately moved into a closed session under FOIP Section 24 to discuss advice from officials. Council decided by consensus not to deal with item 3.4 (Performance Indicators Exercise). The meeting reverted to open session and adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021 · 3:30 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to receive COVID-19 status update and discuss provincial health actions

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a COVID-19 status update and discussion of impacts and responses to provincial health restrictions announced September 15, 2021. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment).

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✓ Decided: Council adopts COVID-19 Restriction Exemption Program for county services

Council directed administration to implement the Restriction Exemption Program for all non-essential County services starting September 20, 2021, and approved up to $1,000,000 from Municipal Reserves to fund it, including security, rapid testing, and technology costs. The motion carried 7-2, with Councillors Botterill and Delainey opposed. The meeting also adopted the agenda as presented.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on multiple off-site levy bylaws and land use amendments

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on a wide range of items, including several off-site levy bylaws for developer contributions, land use amendments, and budget adjustments. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on topics like the RCMP financial plan and land acquisition, plus public hearings on zoning changes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new off-site levy bylaws and land use changes

Council approved multiple bylaws, including new off-site levy bylaws for Ardrossan, North of Yellowhead, and the Urban Services Area, and adopted land use amendments for seasonal recreation resorts and new residential districts. It also approved budget amendments, including a $3.5 million increase for the Business Transformation project, and endorsed the Waste Management Roadmap. Several motions were defeated, including a request to add a casino repeal question to the election ballot and a request for a report on a municipal vaccination passport.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 5:45 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to hold closed session on performance plan report

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a Performance Plan Committee report to council, citing FOIP exceptions for trade secrets, personal privacy, official advice, and municipal economic interests. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Chief Commissioner PPR mid-year check-in in private

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being approval of the Chief Commissioner PPR Mid-Year Check-in, which was kept private under FOIP. The meeting included a closed session and a motion to adopt the agenda.

Council meeting will start 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Priorities Committee meeting.
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Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee reviews department business plans and transportation master plan

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee meets to discuss updates on several department business plans, the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, a seniors' needs assessment, and a proposed municipal disc golf course. The agenda is largely informational, with reports for discussion and information, plus a councillor request report.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts agenda, approves minutes; receives multiple updates

The Priorities Committee adopted the meeting agenda with a change to delete the COVID-19 Status Update, and approved the July 13, 2021 minutes. The committee received updates on various department business plans, the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, Astotin Creek Resiliency Study, municipal disc golf, seniors' supports, and diversity and inclusion. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to consider temporary mandatory face covering bylaw

This special council meeting is focused on COVID-19 mitigation measures, including a proposed temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw (Bylaw 53-2021). Council will receive an update from the Medical Officer of Health for the Edmonton Zone, Dr. Christopher Sikora, on the COVID-19 status and community situation.

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✓ Decided: Council passes temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 53-2021, Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw, as amended, making it law. The amendment changed the effective date from September 3 to September 10. A motion to refer the bylaw back to Administration for further review was defeated.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 11:15 AM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to hold closed session with Alberta ministers

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for discussions with Government of Alberta ministers, citing FOIP exceptions for intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. The open session will also include council discussions with ministers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council meets with Alberta ministers in special session

The special council meeting was held to receive updates from Government of Alberta ministers and answer council questions. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and moving into closed session. The meeting adjourned after the open session discussion.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider Bremner area structure plans, livestock bylaw, and budget amendment

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including third reading of two Bremner Community Sub-Area Structure Plans, a Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, a capital budget amendment for a federal grant, and a public hearing on a rezoning. The agenda also includes closed-session items on the indoor fieldhouse, recreation fees, land acquisition, and the RCMP contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Bremner area structure plans, sends livestock bylaw back for more work

Council gave third reading to Bylaws 33-2021 and 34-2021, adopting the Bremner Community 1 and Community 4 Sub-Area Structure Plans, with Councillor Delainey abstaining due to absence from the public hearing. The Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw (23-2021) was referred back to Administration for further work, including simplifying language and additional public engagement, with a report due by Q1 2022. Council also approved a $4.34 million capital budget amendment for several projects, funded by municipal reserves and a grant from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, and approved a letter to the federal minister requesting that retroactive RCMP pay increases be covered by the federal government.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to hear Stage West resort proposal and department updates

The Priorities Committee will hear presentations on a proposed entertainment resort by Stage West Hospitality, along with updates on department business plans, the Sustainable Rural Roads Master Plan, COVID-19 recovery, and other items. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers Stagewest casino bylaw repeal to administration

The Priorities Committee voted to refer a Stagewest Hospitality presentation on a possible entertainment venue to administration for further work, including options for repealing the Casino Bylaw and public engagement, with a report due by Q4 2021. The motion carried 7-2, with Councillors Anderson and Delainey opposed. The committee also received updates on various department plans and reports, but no other formal decisions were made.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to weigh Bremner area structure plans, transit bylaw, borrowing bylaw

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting two Bremner community structure plans, a new transit bylaw, a borrowing bylaw for offsite utilities, and an on-demand transit pilot. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on inter-municipal agreements, drainage, and airport reports, plus several council priority fund applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Bremner area structure plans, on-demand transit pilot

Council gave first and second reading to the Bremner Community 1 and Community 4 Sub-Area Structure Plans (Bylaws 33-2021 and 34-2021), but third reading was defeated for both. Council also approved an on-demand transit pilot for evenings and weekends, and approved an Indigenous Relations Professional position.

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on rezoning, expropriation, and environmental framework

Strathcona County Council is meeting to make decisions on several items, including a rezoning for the Cambrian Crossing area, an expropriation for the North of Yellowhead project, and approval of an Environmental Framework. The agenda also includes public hearings, bylaw readings, and reports on stray cats and senior space solutions. A significant portion of the meeting is closed to the public for discussions on legal and intergovernmental matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Community Standards Bylaw engagement plan and timeline changes

Council approved a motion to fund a public engagement plan for the Community Standards Bylaw in the 2022 budget, and amended a previous motion to extend the deadline for preparing the bylaw to Q4 2022. Both motions passed with one opposition. Council also gave final reading to the Parental Leave Bylaw and the Meeting Procedures Bylaw.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to hold closed session on code of conduct matter

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a code of conduct submission and related matters, citing privacy, advice from officials, and legal privilege. The council will also consider motions arising from the closed session. No open-session decisions or public items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves steps in code of conduct matter; two councillors recuse

Council met in special session and, after a closed session, approved a motion arising from a code of conduct submission. The motion created a private enclosure and approved steps set out in it. Councillors Tonita and Botterill recused themselves due to a pecuniary interest. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Priorities Committee reviews South of Wye ARP land use scenarios

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including an update on the South of Wye Road Area Redevelopment Plan phase 3A land use concept scenarios, a functional plan for the Strathcona County Museum and Archives, and a youth strategy update. Other items include community safety and wellbeing, alcohol in parks, disc golf, a pet industry survey, and department business plan updates. The meeting also includes reports for information only, such as the 2021 T1 operating results and forecast.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives updates on Wye Road ARP, museum, youth strategy

The Priorities Committee received updates on the South of Wye Road Area Redevelopment Plan, the Museum and Archives Functional Plan, the Youth Strategy, and other items. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for discussion or information only.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on multiple rezoning bylaws, transit budget, and tax incentives

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several land-use rezoning bylaws, capital budget amendments for transit and Festival Place, new tax exemption incentive bylaws, and a proposed Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning in Ward 6, and closed-session discussions on topics such as alcohol in parks and air services funding. Many items are at third reading or seeking three readings, indicating final decisions are expected.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.45M for Air Services Opportunity Fund

Council approved a one-time $1,452,368 increase to the 2021 operating budget for the Air Services Opportunity Fund, funded from Municipal Reserves, with releases tied to a business case and metrics. Council also approved several bylaws, including rezoning for Ardrossan and a rural residential area, and adopted a new territorial acknowledgment policy.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to review COVID-19 update, smart fare, and department plans

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several updates, including the current COVID-19 situation, department business plans, and the regional smart fare project. They will also review the Accessibility Advisory Committee's annual report and an update on dog off-leash areas. The meeting includes reports for discussion and information, with no final decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: Priorities Committee adopts agenda, approves minutes, receives updates

The Priorities Committee meeting on June 8, 2021, was largely procedural. It adopted the agenda and approved the May 11, 2021 minutes. The committee received informational updates on COVID-19, the Accessibility Advisory Committee annual report, department business plans, dog off-leash areas, the Agriculture Master Plan, and the Regional Smart Fare project. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

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Tue May 25, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to approve North of Yellowhead infrastructure deal, budget, borrowing

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider three related items for the North of Yellowhead area: approval of a tripartite infrastructure agreement to enable the Cambrian Crossing subdivision, a 2021 capital budget amendment for Stage I infrastructure improvements, and first reading of a borrowing bylaw for offsite utilities. All three items are up for decision at this special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Cambrian Crossing infrastructure agreement and $67.9M in capital projects

Council approved a tripartite infrastructure agreement with Mattamy and North Sherwood for the Cambrian Crossing subdivision, and approved $67.9M in capital budget amendments for North of Yellowhead transportation, water, and wastewater projects. A referral motion to review costs since 2009 was defeated. Council also gave first reading to Bylaw 18-2021 for debt on offsite utilities.

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Tue May 25, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to decide on revised Cambrian Crossing and North of Yellowhead plans

Strathcona County Council is holding a special meeting to consider third reading of two bylaws that would replace the Cambrian Crossing Area Structure Plan and the North of Yellowhead Area Concept Plan with revised versions, including updated land uses for the east half of the plan area. Council will also consider a 2020 Capital Budget amendment to increase funding for the SPSY Expansion and Modernization project due to rising costs and to consolidate two SPSY projects into one.

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✓ Decided: Council approves revised Cambrian Crossing ASP and North of Yellowhead ACP

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 14-2021, revising the Cambrian Crossing Area Structure Plan, and Bylaw 15-2021, revising the North of Yellowhead Area Concept Plan. Council also approved a $2.55 million increase to the 2020 Capital Budget for the SPSY Expansion and Modernization project, funded from municipal reserves, and consolidated the SPSY Vehicles Wash Bay project into it. All decisions were carried with recorded votes.

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Tue May 18, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council directs study on possible County ownership of Cooking Lake Airport

Council directed Administration to report on the cost and feasibility of a cost-shared study with the Cooking Lake Airport Condominium Association regarding potential County ownership interest in the airport's common property. Council also approved several other items, including a letter to the Minister of Labour and Immigration advocating for extended COVID-19 layoff provisions, and directed reports on a second disc golf course and alcohol consumption in parks. Two proposed bylaws revising area plans for Cambrian East and North of Yellowhead received first and second readings but were defeated at third reading.

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Wed May 12, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to hold closed session on capital planning

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss capital planning considerations, citing FOIP exceptions for advice from officials and economic interests. The open portion is limited to adopting the agenda, receiving any motions arising from closed session, and adjournment. No decisions or public items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on capital planning, no decisions made

The special council meeting on May 12, 2021, was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and then moved into a closed session to discuss capital planning under FOIP exceptions, with one councillor opposed. No motions arose from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

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Tue May 11, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to review drainage, housing, and department plans

The Priorities Committee will discuss the Surface Water Management Program, the 2021 Council Orientation plan, and the Youth Advisory Committee's 2020 annual report. Members will also receive updates on the 2021-2024 business plans for Communications, Utilities, and Information Technology Services, plus an update from Pembina Pipeline Corporation. The agenda includes a report on affordable housing options with recommendations from the 2020 housing needs assessment.

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✓ Decided: Affordable housing report referred to administration for Q4 2021 actions

The Priorities Committee received several informational updates and reports, but the only substantive decision was a referral motion. The committee referred the Affordable Housing Options May 2021 report to administration to prepare a report by Q4 2021 on potential actions to advance recommendations 1 and 2. All other agenda items were received as information or discussion only, with no formal decisions made.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to hold closed session on stormwater, incentives, school site, RCMP MOU

This is a special council meeting with a closed session covering four items: stormwater management at Lakeland Village Creek, an incentive strategy for the Strathcona Industrial Area, school site selection, and an RCMP Memorandum of Understanding. The closed session is justified under FOIP sections for advice from officials, economic interests, and trade secrets. No decisions are listed on the open agenda; any motions would arise after the closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council directs tax exemption bylaw for Strathcona Industrial Area energy projects

Council held a special meeting, mostly in closed session, and emerged with several directives. It approved a motion to prepare a bylaw for tax exemptions under the Municipal Government Act to encourage energy value chain projects in the Strathcona Industrial Area. It also directed administration to take steps on stormwater management for Lakeland Village Creek, and to return on May 18 with school site selection bylaws. An RCMP memorandum of understanding was discussed in closed session with no public action recorded.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2021 tax rate, rezone land, amend bylaws

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on the 2021 property tax rate, a rezoning for rural residential use, and amendments to bylaws on late payment penalties and the Performance Plan Committee. They will also discuss a potential councillor campaign for the FCM Board, flag protocol revisions, and hold a public hearing on the rezoning. Several items are for discussion or decision, including a proposed annual program review and possible ballot questions for Ward 6.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 tax rate bylaw and rezoning near Sherwood Park

Council passed the 2021 property tax rate bylaw (Bylaw 17-2021) through all three readings, and approved a rezoning of about 160 acres from agriculture to rural residential in Ward 7. Two proposed ballot questions—on residential growth north of Highway 16 and on permitting casinos—were defeated. Council also endorsed Councillor Berghofer for the FCM board and approved up to $200,000 for an external program review.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on COVID recovery report, tax relief, and Cambrian Crossing rezoning

Strathcona County Council is meeting to review the final COVID-19 Recovery Task Forces report, consider property tax relief for a specific roll, and hold public hearings on revised area plans for Cambrian East and North of Yellowhead. Council will also consider the 2020 audit findings and consolidated financial statements, a parental leave bylaw for elected officials, and several other policy and budget items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $150K for COVID-19 recovery, defers tax penalties

Council approved $150,000 in provincial grant funding for Family and Community Services COVID-19 recovery efforts, and directed administration to prepare a bylaw amending late payment penalties for property tax and utility bills in August and September 2021. Council also approved the 2020 consolidated financial statements, endorsed the library board bylaw, and referred two area structure plan bylaws back to administration for further work on school land allocation. A motion to refer the parental leave bylaw to an independent review committee was defeated, and the main motion to prepare a parental leave bylaw based on Option 4 was carried.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2020 annual report, RCMP plan, new meeting bylaw

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the 2020 Annual Management Report, an update on the draft Environmental Framework, and a proposed new Meeting Procedures Bylaw. They will also review the RCMP's annual performance plan, department business plan updates, and a seniors' supports workplan. The meeting includes a closed session and an open house in the evening.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves award selections in closed session

The Priorities Committee received updates on several reports, including the Environmental Framework, 2020 Annual Management Report, and RCMP Annual Performance Plan, but made no substantive decisions on these items. The only formal decision was approving the Strathcona County Awards of Excellence recipient selections in closed session, with the details kept private until recipients are notified.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on rezoning, tax relief, and budget engagement options

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a rezoning in Ward 4, property tax relief requests, and options for public engagement on the budget. The agenda also includes updates on the provincial budget, COVID-19, and a possible parental leave bylaw for elected officials. Much of the morning is scheduled for closed session, with open session beginning at 2:00 PM.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Council to discuss broadband services in closed session

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss broadband services outcomes and guiding principles. The public portion is limited to agenda adoption and adjournment; the substantive discussion is confidential under FOIP.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on broadband; no public decisions made

The special council meeting was largely procedural: council adopted the agenda and then moved into a closed session to discuss broadband services under FOIP exemptions. No motions arose from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

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Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Priorities Committee to hear updates on airport, waste, safety, transit plans

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several strategic initiatives, including Edmonton International Airport's strategic initiatives, the draft Waste Management Roadmap, the 2020 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee annual report, and options for a Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategy. The committee will also hear annual reports from advisory committees and business plan updates for Economic Development and Tourism and Transit. The meeting includes a public open house in the evening.

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✓ Decided: Priorities Committee receives updates, no decisions made

The Priorities Committee meeting on March 30, 2021, was largely informational, with reports and updates presented on various topics including the Edmonton International Airport, Waste Management Roadmap, Traffic Safety, Community Safety and Wellbeing, and departmental business plans. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal actions were adopting the agenda and approving the previous meeting's minutes.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on rezoning, cannabis rules, and face covering bylaw

Strathcona County Council is meeting on March 23, 2021, to discuss and decide on several items, including rezoning proposals, a cannabis production facility text amendment, and a discussion on the temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw. The agenda also includes closed session items, public hearings, and requests for decision on intermunicipal collaboration and financial reporting adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw

Council defeated Bylaw 12-2021, which would have given first reading to a temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw, in a 4-5 vote. Council also approved several other items, including rezoning bylaws, a road closure, and funding for community groups. The meeting included a closed session and public hearings.

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Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss body cameras for RCMP, community standards bylaw

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the potential costs and benefits of outfitting RCMP officers with body cameras, public engagement options for the Community Standards Bylaw, and updates on department business plans. The committee will also hear updates on the South of Wye Area Redevelopment Plan, intergenerational programs during COVID, and Shell's Scotford Complex activities. Reports on water meter calibration fees and replacement program changes are provided for information only.

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✓ Decided: Community Standards Bylaw engagement plan referred back to administration

The Priorities Committee referred the Community Standards Bylaw public engagement report back to administration, directing them to prepare a plan based on Option 2 (full engagement including surveys and face-to-face sessions) and to include funding in the 2022 budget process. The motion was carried unanimously (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to review 2020 surplus, tax deferrals, and closed-session items

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a motion on 2021 tax and utility bill deferrals, the draft 2020 annual operating surplus with recommended allocations and reserve transactions, and amendments to governance policies. The agenda also includes a lengthy closed session covering topics such as an indoor fieldhouse project, surface water management, regional partnerships, and a provincial budget update. Most substantive discussion is scheduled for closed session, with open-session items focused on financial and policy approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2020 deficit and utility surplus allocations

Council approved the allocation of the 2020 municipal operating deficit of $1,190,980, including a transfer of $121,924 to the R15 Broadmoor Public Golf Course Reserve and $1,312,904 from the R2 Stabilization and Contingency Reserve. They also approved the allocation of the $3,811,494 utility operating surplus, including $3,721,031 to the RU4 Utilities Infrastructure Lifecycle, Maintenance and Replacement Reserve and $90,463 from the RU1 Utilities Rate Stabilization and Contingency Reserve. Council ratified the 2020 Reserve Continuity and Optimal Balance Report, and approved revised governance policies GOV-001-024 and GOV-001-037. Additionally, they directed Administration to report by May 1, 2021 on options for a 2021 tax and utility bill deferral program, and appointed Councillor Anderson and Councillor Delainey to the Edmonton Region Waste Advisory Committee.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to weigh rezoning, cannabis rules, tax relief, COVID recovery

Strathcona County Council meets Feb. 23, 2021, starting with closed-session items on economic development, coal mining, and industry engagement. Open session includes a COVID-19 task force progress report, a decision on property tax relief for a specific roll, and options on cannabis production facilities in agricultural zones. A public hearing is set for Bylaw 7-2021 to rezone land in Ward 5 for residential and other uses. Council will also consider updated workplace policies and priority fund grants.

✓ Decided: Council approves coal policy letter, headwater strategy report, and rezoning first reading

Council directed administration to report on a headwater protection strategy and to send a letter to the province regarding coal policy. It approved first and second reading for a rezoning bylaw in Ward 5. A motion to amend a report on the Old Clover Bar Lodge site to include the Sherwood Park 55 Plus Club was defeated. Council also approved property tax penalty cancellations and several other items.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to hear fleet, rural roads, river valley updates

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Fleet Services 2021-2024 business plan, the Sustainable Rural Roads Master Plan, and River Valley Alliance activities. It will also receive information-only reports on RCMP body cameras and a Ward 6 councillor report, plus consider a councillor request about Deermound Off-Leash Dog Park parking.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Council Meeting - Special

Special council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This is a special meeting of Strathcona County Council. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface and contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

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Meeting Not Held Due to Lack of Quorum
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Fri Feb 5, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Emergency Advisory Committee

Emergency Advisory Committee to review COVID-19 update

The Strathcona County Emergency Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, confirming prior minutes, and receiving a COVID-19 pandemic update. No decisions or proposals are listed beyond these items.

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Via Electronic Means
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Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide 2021 community grants, road closure, and budget amendments

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on 2021 Social Framework Community Grants allocations, a road closure for the Hillshire development, and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes a closed session covering intergovernmental matters and a naming discussion for Sherwood Park Arena, plus appointments and a fees bylaw amendment.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Priorities Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss livestock bylaw, carbon cuts, cannabis setbacks, traffic calming

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including public engagement for a new Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, actions to reduce the county's carbon footprint, cannabis production facility separation distances, and a Glen Allan traffic calming study with a possible speed limit reduction. They will also hear annual updates from the Seniors Advisory Committee and the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Council refers cannabis zoning and seniors hub reports to administration

The Priorities Committee referred two reports to administration for further study: one on removing cannabis production facilities from AG-Agriculture zoning districts, and another on options for establishing a seniors hub. Both referrals were carried with votes of 7-2 and 9-0 respectively. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were informational updates.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider fire bylaws, Ardrossan budget, and closed-session items

Strathcona County Council meets January 19, 2021, starting with a lengthy closed session covering topics like the indoor fieldhouse, payment card compliance, and intergovernmental matters. In open session, Council will consider approving new Fire Services and Outdoor Fire bylaws, amendments to Ardrossan capital budgets, agreements with Fort Saskatchewan for Range Road 223, and a bylaw establishing a Performance Plan Committee. Council will also hear a progress report on the Parkade incident after-action review and consider naming the Multi-Purpose Agricultural Facility site.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $75M event venue support letter

Council approved a letter of support for a proposed $75,000,000 event venue in Sherwood Park, and approved a purchase and sale agreement for Ardrossan Commercial land. They also passed the Fire Services Bylaw and Outdoor Fire Bylaw, and approved several other items including a settlement payment and committee appointments.

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