Strathcona County public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a confidential legal update, citing FOIP exemptions for privacy, advice, economic interests, and legal privilege. No open-session decisions or discussions are listed beyond procedural items and motions arising from the closed session.

• Closed session: Confidential Legal Update
• Closed session: Related Materials
• Motions arising out of closed session

Council met in a special session to receive a confidential legal update. No substantive motions or public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved entering a closed session for FOIP-protected matters (9-0)
• Approved reverting to open session (9-0)

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion of a possible budget adjustment related to outdoor recreation facilities. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is framed as discussion only. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda adoption, adjournment).

• Discussion of possible budget adjustment for outdoor recreation facilities

Council approved a one-time budget increase of $75,000 from municipal reserves for the 2023 Recreation, Parks and Culture operating budget. This funding is designated for the operation of five rink shacks and heated changerooms.

• Approved $75,000 one-time increase for 2023 Recreation, Parks and Culture operating budget (7-2)
• Adopted the December 13, 2022 Special Council meeting agenda (9-0)

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to hear a code of conduct complaint, citing FOIP privacy concerns. The agenda is largely procedural, with no open-session decisions listed.

• Closed session: Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing (FOIP Section 17)
• Motions arising from closed session
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

Council met in a closed session to discuss a Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing. Following the session, Council decided to postpone the hearing and the associated matter to a future date.

• Adopted the December 13, 2022 Special Council agenda (9-0)
• Approved meeting in private for a Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing (9-0)
• Postponed Code of Conduct Complaint Hearing to January 23, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved creation of a private enclosure for item 4.1 (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council meets on December 6, 2022, to consider a range of items including approval of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, several bylaws, and appointments. The agenda includes a closed session covering topics such as the Cooking Lake Airport report, e-scooter regulations, and negotiations with Alberta Health Services. Open session items include a COVID-19 memorial, traffic noise policy update, and property tax relief requests.

• 2023-2026 Strategic Plan approval
• Bylaw 60-2022 extending Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committees to Dec 31, 2023
• Bylaw 59-2022 revised Priorities Committee Bylaw
• Bylaw 55-2022 amending Winfield Heights Rural Water Service Local Improvement Levy
• Property tax relief request for roll 8127092000

Council approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and passed bylaws regarding the Priorities Committee, the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committees, and the Winfield Heights Rural Water Service levy. The body also authorized a provincial budget submission and approved funding for the Hastings Lake Community Association.

• Approved 2023-2026 Strathcona County Strategic Plan
• Passed Bylaw 59-2022 Priorities Committee Bylaw
• Passed Bylaw 60-2022 to extend sunset dates for Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committees
• Passed Bylaw 55-2022 Winfield Heights Rural Water Service Local Improvement Tax Levy Amending Bylaw
• Approved $2,830.84 from Council Priority Funds for Hastings Lake Community Association
• Approved $347.59 cancellation of 2022 property tax penalties for Roll 8127092000
• Authorized a budget submission letter to the Minister of Finance of Alberta
• Approved a draft resolution on e-scooters and personal miniature vehicles for Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including continuing a disc golf pilot project, approving a revised Municipal Emergency Plan, and receiving the Integrated Transportation Master Plan 2022. They will also discuss a sidewalk clearing bylaw and other matters in closed session.

• Greengrove Park nine-hole disc golf pilot project update and possible approval
• Revised Municipal Emergency Plan (MEP) proposed for approval
• Integrated Transportation Master Plan 2022 final report presented
• Community Cemetery Assessment Phase 3 report and next steps
• Closed session items: EDT event proposal, sidewalk clearing bylaw, code of conduct complaint

Council approved a permanent six-hole disc golf course in Greengrove Park and allocated $300,000 over two years for a tourism event proposal. Additionally, the Municipal Emergency Plan and the Integrated Transportation Master Plan priorities were approved.

• Approved $150,000 annual budget increase for two years for tourism event proposal (8-0)
• Appointed Angela Fong to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board (8-0)
• Approved investigation and hearing for October 17, 2022 Code of Conduct Complaint (8-0)
• Approved Integrated Transportation Master Plan priorities (8-0)
• Approved permanent six-hole disc golf course in Greengrove Park (7-1)
• Denied nine-hole disc golf course pilot for 2023 (3-5)
• Approved Municipal Emergency Plan (8-0)

Council Meeting - Budget

This is the final day of Strathcona County's multi-day budget meeting (Nov 16-24, 2022). Council will deliberate and approve the 2023 budget, including the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 51-2022, and consider responses to 12 flagged items on topics like staffing, overtime, and budget reductions. A non-statutory public hearing on the 2023 budget was held earlier on Nov 21. The agenda also includes community partner presentations from the Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation.

• Bylaw 51-2022: 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 54-2021)
• Responses to flagged items on temporary/contract staff, overtime costs, and citizen-to-employee ratios
• Community partner presentations: Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Public hearing on the 2023 budget (held Nov 21)
• Closed session on Nov 18 for HR presentation (FOIP Sections 24 and 25)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the final update on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, a proposed Arts and Culture Incubator, the RCMP quarterly update, a seniors services update, and a sponsorship program for recreation assets. The committee will also consider changes to the Councillor Request Report and receive an information report on infrastructure for electric and hydrogen vehicles.

• Integrated Transportation Master Plan 2022 final update
• Proposed Arts and Culture Incubator presentation
• RCMP quarterly update
• WE Seniors update on senior supports coordinating organization
• Recreation, Parks and Culture Sponsorship Program update

The Priorities Committee approved a request for the Mayor to provide a letter of support to the Edmonton Movie Club for grant applications. The committee also received updates on transportation, RCMP activities, and senior services.

• Approved letter of support to Edmonton Movie Club for Arts and Culture Incubator grant applications (9-0)
• Adopted November 22, 2022 meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a continuation of Strathcona County's multi-day budget meeting (Nov 16–24, 2022) to deliberate and approve the 2023 budget. The agenda includes a non-statutory public hearing on the 2023 budget, responses to flagged items, division presentations, a fees and charges bylaw discussion, and final budget approvals.

• Public hearing on the 2023 budget (Nov 21)
• Bylaw 51-2022: 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 54-2021)
• Flagged items include temporary/contract staff, overtime costs, snow removal budget reduction, and elected officials budget reduction
• Community partner presentations from Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Closed session on human resources (FOIP sections 24 and 25)

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council is holding a multi-day budget meeting to review and deliberate the 2023 budget, including a recommended multi-year budget, capital budget, and a new Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw. The agenda includes responses to flagged items, presentations from community partners, a public hearing on the budget, and division presentations. The meeting will conclude with budget approvals and potential borrowing bylaws.

• Bylaw 51-2022: 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 54-2021)
• Public hearing on the 2023 budget (non-statutory)
• Flagged items include breakdowns of temporary/contract staff, overtime costs, and contracted services
• Community partner presentations from Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Closed session on human resources presentation (FOIP Sections 24 and 25)

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council is holding a multi-day budget meeting from November 16 to 24, 2022, to review and approve the 2023 budget. The agenda includes division presentations, community partner presentations, a public hearing, and discussions on fees, rates, and charges. Council will also consider flagged items and potential budget reductions.

• Public hearing on the 2023 budget (Nov 21)
• Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw discussion (Nov 18)
• Bylaw 51-2022: 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 54-2021)
• Community partner presentations: Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Flagged items include staff breakdowns, overtime costs, and budget reductions

Council Meeting - Budget

Strathcona County Council is holding a multi-day budget meeting starting November 16, 2022, to review and approve the 2023 budget. The agenda includes division presentations, a public hearing, discussion of fees and charges, and a capital budget. Council will also consider responses to flagged items on topics like staffing, overtime, and potential budget reductions.

• Public hearing on the 2023 budget on November 21
• Discussion of Bylaw 51-2022: 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges (repeals Bylaw 54-2021)
• 2023-2027 Multi-Year Capital Budget presentation
• Community partner presentations from Strathcona County Library and Heartland Housing Foundation
• Responses to flagged items on temporary/contract staff, overtime costs, and budget reductions

Council approved a $409.1 million operating budget and a $63.4 million capital budget for 2023. The plan includes a 4.60% municipal tax revenue increase and a 3.7% utility rate increase. Council also approved consolidated operating and capital plans for future years through 2027.

• Adopted 2023 Consolidated Operating Budget of $409.1M (9-0)
• Adopted 2023 Consolidated Capital Budget of $63.4M (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 51-2022 (9-0)
• Applied $1.8M of 2022 surplus to 2023 and $0.9M to 2024 operating budgets (9-0)
• Added $77,000 to Social Framework Community Grants Program (8-1)
• Added $12,300 for 15% increase to community hall and senior centre grants (9-0)
• Approved up to $325,000 for Land Purchase in capital budget (9-0)
• Applied ongoing reductions to Salaries and Wages ($500k), Training ($100k), and Business Expenses ($70k)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a capital budget amendment for a hydrogen bus shelter with $275,000 in provincial funding, a rezoning in Buckingham Business Park, and naming of stormwater facilities, parks, and roads in Cambrian Crossing West. The agenda also includes closed-session items, ceremonial road naming costs, and requests for council priority funds from local groups.

• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment – Hydrogen Bus Shelter: accept $275,000 from Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit project
• Bylaw 58-2022: rezone 3.33 hectares in Buckingham Business Park from C2 to C5 Service Commercial
• Naming of Cambrian Crossing West stormwater facilities, parks, and road renaming (Ward 4)
• Potential ceremonial road naming costs for John Ashton on Athabascan Avenue (Ward 1)
• Council Priority Funds applications: Ardrossan 55 Plus Club, Edmonton Movie Club, Josephburg Community Church Cemetery, Whitecroft Community League

Council passed Bylaw 58-2022 to rezone approximately 3.33 hectares of land from Arterial Commercial to Service Commercial. The meeting also included several small community grants and a budget increase for a hydrogen bus shelter project.

• Approved Bylaw 58-2022 rezoning 8.24 acres to C5 – Service Commercial (8-0)
• Approved $145,000 increase to Hydrogen Bus Shelter project budget (7-0)
• Approved $5,500 for Josephburg Community Church Cemetery driveway rework (8-0)
• Approved $5,250 for Edmonton Movie Club feasibility study and permits (8-0)
• Approved $3,149.99 for Whitecroft Community League beverage cooler (8-0)
• Approved $1,350 for Ardrossan 55 Plus Club Christmas Dinner (8-0)
• Approved ceremonial naming of John Ashton Way (8-0)
• Directed Administration to report on a promoting agriculture initiative by Q2 2023 (8-0)

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a budget-focused council meeting. The main item is a closed-session introduction and orientation to the recommended multi-year budget, with public comments noted. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Closed session: Chief Commissioner introduction of topics
• Closed session: Introduction and orientation to the recommended multi-year budget
• Closed session cited under FOIP Sections 24 and 29

Council met to receive an introduction and orientation to the Recommended Multi-Year Budget in a private session. No substantive motions or decisions were made following the closed session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved moving into a closed session to discuss budget matters under FOIP Act sections 24 and 29 (8-0)
• Approved reverting to open session at 11:32 a.m. (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting on October 25, 2022, to consider several bylaws, including amendments to the Speed Control Bylaw and a new Community Standards Bylaw. The agenda also includes closed-session items, property tax relief requests, and a proposal for a women's-only swim pilot. Council will also discuss a motion to deter catalytic converter theft and approve appointments to boards and committees.

• Bylaw 43-2022 to amend Speed Control Bylaw 38-2014 (first, second, third reading)
• Bylaw 57-2022 Community Standards Bylaw – public hearing
• Property tax relief requests for rolls 2127701007, 8003721004, 8067026002, 8521043002
• Public Art De-accessioning – Hockey Mom's Mural at Millennium Place
• Women's Only Swim Pilot at Kinsmen Leisure Centre (six-month proposal)

Council confirmed a Code of Conduct violation by Councillor Harvey, resulting in a letter of reprimand and the revocation of several committee appointments. Other key actions included approving a women's only swim pilot and funding for various community organizations.

• Confirmed Code of Conduct violation by Councillor Harvey; issued reprimand and revoked committee appointments (7-2)
• Approved six-month Women's Only Swim Pilot at Kinsmen Leisure Centre (9-0)
• Approved $4,500 for Ardrossan Amateur Football Parents Association (9-0)
• Approved $7,250 for Brookville Community League fire pit and dishwasher (9-0)
• Approved $5,803 for Saffron Centre Ltd. wheelchair accessibility curb (9-0)
• Approved $3,900 for Glory Lutheran Church memorial garden benches (9-0)
• Approved partnership with City of Fort Saskatchewan for Water System Network Expansion grant (9-0)
• Approved $2,822.81 property tax refund for Roll 2127701007 (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee meets to discuss and receive updates on several items, including a proposal for soccer turf fields and an indoor facility, a waste management rate model, the Regional Park Master Plan, and various annual reports. The committee will also confirm indicators for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

• Sherwood Park District Soccer Association proposal for turf fields and indoor turf facility
• Sort and Save Initiative update with proposed rate model for waste management
• Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan Phase II 'What We Heard' report
• Confirmation of indicators for 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Cat Shelter Pilot Project update with Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society

The Priorities Committee received presentations and updates on nine items, including the Bird Friendly City certification, Sherwood Park District Soccer Association facility options, the Sort and Save Initiative rate model, the Regional Park Master Plan Phase II, the Recreation and Culture Strategy implementation, Strategic Plan indicators, the Seniors Advisory Committee annual report, the Cat Shelter Pilot Project, and the Youth Advisory Committee annual report. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were presented for discussion only. The committee also heard a public comment on the Clover Bar Lodge redevelopment.

• Adopted the October 18, 2022 agenda with the addition of the soccer association presentation (7-0)
• Approved the September 13, 2022 Priorities Committee meeting minutes (7-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a new Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, an agreement to transfer the former Clover Bar Lodge site to Pioneer Housing Foundation, and new wastewater lift station design standards. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on economic pressures, Highway 16 road closures, and council security, plus requests for council priority funds from two community groups.

• Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw – three readings sought
• Pioneer Housing Foundation agreement to transfer Fir Street (former Clover Bar Lodge) site; up to $25,000 for professional services
• New Wastewater Lift Stations Standard for Strathcona County Design and Construction Standards
• Mass Transit Study Options – motion following notice of motion (Bus Rapid Transit)
• Council Priority Funds applications: Friends of the Pioneers and Half Moon Lake Residents Association

Council approved up to $10,300 in one-time funding from Municipal Reserves for council security measures, and gave three readings to Bylaw 53-2022 establishing livestock ownership standards for rural, urban, and mixed areas. Council also approved a $25,000 budget increase for Pioneer Housing Foundation to transfer the former Clover Bar Lodge site, and directed administration to explore Bus Rapid Transit options with Edmonton. A previous motion on services for families fleeing conflict was rescinded.

• Approved up to $10,300 for council security measures from Municipal Reserves (9-0)
• Approved $25,000 budget increase for Pioneer Housing Foundation for Fir Street site transfer (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw on all three readings (9-0 each)
• Approved $11,100 in Council Priority Funds to Friends of the Pioneers for atrium glass replacement (9-0)
• Approved $3,500 in Council Priority Funds to Half Moon Lake Residents Association for security camera (9-0)
• Directed administration to work with Edmonton on Bus Rapid Transit study along Baseline/98th Ave and Sherwood Park Freeway/82 Ave, report due Q4 2023 (9-0)
• Rescinded July 19, 2022 motion on services for families fleeing conflict (9-0)
• Approved Wastewater Lift Station Design Standards (consent agenda, 9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including second and third reading of bylaws that would replace the Country Residential Area Concept Plan and amend the Land Use Bylaw. They will also consider a 2022 operating budget amendment for transit software, a Q2 management report, and a public hearing on a rezoning in Ward 4. The agenda includes closed session items and various policy updates.

• Bylaw 18-2022: Country Residential Area Concept Plan, 2nd and 3rd reading (Wards 5, 6, 7)
• Bylaw 19-2022: Text amendments to Land Use Bylaw 6-2015, 2nd and 3rd reading
• Bylaw 54-2022: Map amendment to rezone 4.21 hectares in Ward 4 (Summerwood ASP)
• 2022 Operating Budget Amendment: Transit Workforce Management Software purchase
• Council Remuneration Policy amendments implementing 2022 Task Force recommendations

Council approved a $920,000 operating budget amendment for transit workforce management software, funded by reserves and a federal grant, and increased STARS air ambulance funding by $17,500 to $25,000. Several bylaws were passed, including rezoning for residential development and updates to country residential area plans. Council also directed administration to explore Bus Rapid Transit with Edmonton and to establish a commemorative names task force.

• Approved $920,000 transit workforce management software (8-0)
• Increased STARS contribution by $17,500 to $25,000 (6-2)
• Approved Bylaw 54-2022 rezoning 10.41 acres for residential development (8-0)
• Approved Bylaw 18-2022 Country Residential Area Concept Plan (8-0)
• Approved Bylaw 19-2022 text amendments to Land Use Bylaw (8-0)
• Approved revised Winter Maintenance Policy SER-009-026 (8-0)
• Approved revised Elected Officials Remuneration and related policies (8-0)
• Directed administration to explore Bus Rapid Transit with Edmonton (notice of motion)

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting held almost entirely in closed session. Council will discuss intergovernmental relations, a proposed resolution from Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and an update on a land use matter. No decisions are listed on the open agenda; any motions would arise after the closed session.

• Closed session: Intergovernmental Relations Discussion
• Closed session: Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities of Alberta Proposed Resolution Discussion
• Closed session: Land Use Matter Update
• Motions arising out of closed session

Council voted unanimously to submit a resolution (enclosure 1) as an emergent resolution to Alberta Municipalities and to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. The meeting included a closed session under FOIP for intergovernmental relations, legal advice, and a land use matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda with the addition of enclosure 1 to item 3.2 (9-0).
• Approved closed session to discuss matters under FOIP sections 16, 17, 21, 24, and 27 (9-0).
• Approved submission of the resolution in enclosure 1 as an emergent resolution to Alberta Municipalities and to Rural Municipalities of Alberta (9-0).
• Reverted to open session at 9:05 a.m. (9-0).

Priorities Committee Meeting

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee meets to discuss and potentially recommend actions on several items, including a shared-use e-scooter pilot project, land options for a new domestic violence shelter, and a collegiate flight training program at Cooking Lake Airport. The committee will also receive updates on the 2022 municipal census, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and annual reports from the library and community living advisory committee. No final decisions are made at this committee; recommendations go to Council.

• Shared-use e-scooter pilot project: committee to recommend one or both options to Council
• Strathcona Shelter Society: discuss options for land ownership for new domestic violence shelter
• Collegiate flight training: Cooking Lake Airport feasibility study and development opportunities
• 2022 municipal census results and new collection methods
• Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Plan Update 2022

The Priorities Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council write a letter to provincial ministers urging a provincial approach to e-scooter and miniature vehicle regulations, and to prepare a draft resolution for the Alberta Municipalities conference. The committee also approved the agenda with an added item on the 2022 Municipal Census, confirmed previous minutes, and received updates on various community reports and presentations. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were discussed for information only.

• Approved agenda with addition of 2022 Municipal Census item (9-0)
• Confirmed July 12, 2022 Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes (9-0)
• Recommended Council write letter to provincial ministers on e-scooter regulations (9-0)
• Recommended Administration prepare draft Alberta Municipalities resolution on e-scooters (9-0)
• Added Intergovernmental Update to agenda and moved to private session (8-0)
• Recessed to open session and then recessed until 2:00 p.m. (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting on September 6, 2022, to decide on several items, including rezoning for rural and commercial development, repealing the conversion therapy prohibition bylaw, and adjusting the 2022 budget meeting schedule. The agenda also includes closed-session items, a motion on financial reporting frequency, and a request to add a special meeting on September 13.

• Third reading of Bylaw 13-2022 to rezone 61.84 hectares in Ward 6 from AG to RA for a three-lot subdivision
• Third reading of Bylaw 29-2022 to rezone 2.13 hectares in Ward 1 from AD to C5 for a service commercial lot
• Repeal of Policy GOV-001-039 and Bylaw 28-2019 on conversion therapy to align with Criminal Code amendments
• Approval to participate in a provincial asset management cohort funded by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
• Amendments to Policy FIN-001-010 on financial reporting frequency

Council voted unanimously to repeal Policy GOV-001-039 Opposition to Conversion Therapy and Bylaw 50-2022, the Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bylaw, after receiving a Governance Advisory Committee report. The meeting also approved several consent agenda items, including rezoning of two land parcels and participation in an asset management cohort. Council also directed a letter to the province opposing the creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service and affirming support for the RCMP.

• Repealed Policy GOV-001-039 Opposition to Conversion Therapy (8-0)
• Repealed Bylaw 50-2022 Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bylaw (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 61.84 hectares from AG to RA in Ward 6 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.13 hectares from AD to C5 in Ward 1 (9-0)
• Approved participation in asset management cohort (9-0)
• Approved revised Policy FIN-001-010 Financial Reporting (9-0)
• Approved changes to 2022 budget meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved sending letter to province opposing Alberta Provincial Police Service (8-0)

Council Meeting - Special

This special council meeting focuses on two related bylaws for Ward 3. Council will consider third reading of Bylaw 47-2022, which replaces the existing Salisbury Village Area Structure Plan with a revised version including a new land use concept for Phase 3. They will also consider third reading of Bylaw 49-2022, which rezones about 8.27 hectares (20.44 acres) in Lots 1 and 2, Plan 8720616 to various residential, recreation, public utility, and conservation districts, consistent with the revised plan.

• Bylaw 47-2022: Revised Salisbury Village Area Structure Plan (Ward 3)
• Bylaw 49-2022: Rezoning 8.27 hectares (20.44 acres) in Lots 1 and 2, Plan 8720616
• Rezoning to R1C, R2A, R2C, R3, PR, PU, and PC districts
• Third reading of both bylaws

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 47-2022, revising and replacing the Salisbury Village Area Structure Plan, and Bylaw 49-2022, rezoning about 8.27 hectares in Ward 3 to multiple residential, recreation, utility, and conservation districts. Both passed 7-1, with Ward 2 Councillor Dave Anderson opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Bylaw 47-2022, revised Salisbury Village Area Structure Plan, third reading (7-1)
• Approved Bylaw 49-2022, rezoning 8.27 hectares in Ward 3 to R1C, R2A, R2C, R3, PR, PU, PC districts, third reading (7-1)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several bylaws that would impose new off-site levies on developers in Ardrossan, the Urban Services Area, and North of Yellowhead, and to consider a capital budget amendment for Range Road 233. The agenda also includes public hearings on multiple rezoning and land-use amendments, including a large solar collector project in the Heartland area and a new residential zoning district in Cambrian. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including a feasibility study for the Cooking Lake Airport and land acquisition.

• Bylaw 21-2022: New off-site levies for water, wastewater, and transportation in Ardrossan (Ward 5)
• Bylaw 22-2022: New off-site levies for Urban Services Area, Country Residential/Estates, and rural areas (Wards 1-7)
• Bylaw 23-2022: New off-site levies for North of Yellowhead (Ward 4)
• Bylaw 40-2022: Amend borrowing bylaw for Winfield Heights low-pressure trickle system via local improvement tax
• Public hearing: Bylaw 39-2022 rezones ~129 hectares for renewable energy in Heartland Industrial Area

Council gave final reading to three new off-site levy bylaws (21-2022, 22-2022, 23-2022) that impose developer contributions for water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation improvements in Ardrossan, the Urban Services Area, and North of Yellowhead. Council also approved a $1.62 million capital budget amendment for Range Road 233 construction and gave final reading to a borrowing bylaw amendment increasing the maximum interest rate from 5% to 6%. A motion to proceed with The Pointe project plan was carried 6-3, and a motion to engage residents on traffic noise sound measures was carried 8-1.

• Approved Bylaw 21-2022 Ardrossan Off-Site Levy Bylaw (third reading)
• Approved Bylaw 22-2022 Urban Services Area, Country Residential/Estates and Rural Road Off-Site Levy Bylaw (third reading)
• Approved Bylaw 23-2022 North of Yellowhead Off-Site Levy Bylaw (third reading)
• Approved $1,620,658 capital budget amendment for Range Road 233 construction
• Approved Bylaw 40-2022 increasing borrowing interest rate cap from 5% to 6% (third reading)
• Approved $180,000 capital budget amendment for hydrogen bus shelter
• Approved MOU with Sherwood Park Crusaders Hockey Society
• Approved $7,000 Council Priority Funds for South Cooking Lake Community League Trail Days

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the T1 2022 management report, an introduction to corporate asset management, and results from the 2023 budget survey. They will also receive an initial update on Budget 2023 and the Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2021 annual report. The meeting includes routine items like agenda adoption and minutes confirmation.

• Business Retention and Expansion International – Award of Excellence recognition
• Strathcona County T1 2022 Management Report
• Asset Management Introduction
• 2023 Budget Survey Results
• Budget 2023 - Initial Update

The Priorities Committee meeting on July 12, 2022, was largely procedural. Members adopted the agenda and approved minutes from June 7 and 21, 2022, with unanimous votes. Several reports were presented for discussion, including the T1 2022 Management Report, Asset Management introduction, 2023 Budget Survey results, and Budget 2023 initial update, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The committee also acknowledged an award received by Economic Development and Tourism and heard public comments on rural road safety and a basketball association.

• Adopted the July 12, 2022 agenda (9-0)
• Approved June 7 and 21, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a report on crisis response models for mental health calls, the final report from the Council Remuneration Task Force, and revisions to the Council Priority Fund Expenditures policy. The agenda also includes public hearings on a Clean Energy Improvement Program bylaw and a rezoning in Ward 6, as well as second and third readings of bylaws for the Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan and a related rezoning in Ward 7.

• Crisis Response Models for Strathcona County report and recommendations
• Council Remuneration Task Force 2022 Final Report
• Bylaw 34-2022 Clean Energy Improvement Program (public hearing)
• Bylaw 42-2022 rezoning 3.12 hectares in Ward 6 to R4 and C1
• Bylaw 9-2022 Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan (Ward 7)

Council gave final approval to Bylaw 9-2022 (Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan) and Bylaw 10-2022 (rezoning Lot 5 to SRR1), with two councillors abstaining due to absence from public hearings. Council also passed Bylaw 34-2022 establishing the Clean Energy Improvement Program, and Bylaw 42-2022 rezoning land in Ward 6 to R4 and C1. Other decisions included approving revised policies, appointing Ernst & Young as external auditor, and directing administration to prepare reports on crisis response, council remuneration, COVID-19 memorials, and federal electoral redistribution.

• Adopted Bylaw 9-2022 Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted Bylaw 10-2022 rezoning Lot 5 to SRR1 (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 34-2022 Clean Energy Improvement Program (9-0)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 42-2022 rezoning to R4 and C1 (9-0)
• Approved revised Family and Community Services policies SER-005-002 and SER-005-001 (9-0)
• Appointed Ernst & Young LLP as external auditor for 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Council Remuneration Task Force recommendations, adding $750/month urban and $1250/month rural (8-1)
• Directed administration to prepare reports on crisis response, COVID-19 memorials, and federal electoral redistribution (9-0 or 8-1)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider several significant items, including a report on the feasibility and costs of purchasing the Mennonite Heritage Farm, a new bylaw to prohibit smoking and vaping in public places, and multiple rezoning and road closure bylaws. The council will also discuss a lease agreement with Freedom Mobile Inc., updates to municipal subsidy eligibility, and reaffirm diversity and inclusion. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including the farm acquisition and an RCMP multi-year financial plan.

• Mennonite Heritage Farm acquisition feasibility and cost report
• Bylaw 27-2022 to prohibit smoking and vaping of any substances in public places
• Lease agreement with Freedom Mobile Inc. for co-location and compound expansion at Strathcona Athletic Park
• Bylaw 35-2022 rezoning 1.66 hectares in Ward 4 from Agriculture: Future Development to PC – Conservation
• Bylaw 36-2022 rezoning 39.1 hectares in Ward 7 from AG Agriculture: General to RA – Rural Residential/Agriculture

Council approved three bylaws: a road closure in Ward 3, a road closure and rezoning in Ward 4, and a rezoning in Ward 7. A motion to refer the Smoking and Vaping Bylaw back to administration was defeated. Council also approved a new eligibility guideline for municipal subsidies and referred the RCMP financial plan to the 2023 budget process.

• Approved Bylaw 32-2022 road closure (Ward 3) (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 33-2022 road closure (Ward 4) (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 35-2022 rezoning to Conservation (Ward 4) (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 36-2022 rezoning to Rural Residential/Agriculture (Ward 7) (7-0)
• Defeated motion to refer Bylaw 27-2022 Smoking and Vaping Bylaw back to administration (3-5)
• Approved LICO plus 30% as eligibility guideline for municipal subsidies (7-0)
• Referred RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan to 2023 budget process (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Freedom Mobile Inc. for Strathcona Athletic Park (7-0)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural council meeting agenda. The main item is a closed strategic planning session, with the open session limited to adopting the agenda, addressing motions arising from closed session, and adjournment. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed strategic planning session under FOIP Section 24 (advice from officials)
• Motions arising out of closed session
• Adoption of agenda
• Call to order and territorial acknowledgement

The June 24, 2022 Council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, then moved into a closed session under FOIP Section 24 for a strategic planning session with administration and presenters. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Adopted the June 24, 2022 Council meeting agenda (8-0)
• Moved into closed session under FOIP Section 24 for strategic planning (8-0)
• Reverted to open session at 3:04 p.m. (8-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

Strathcona County's Priorities Committee meets to discuss several policy updates, including a proposed Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, a Pay As You Throw waste initiative, winter maintenance policy, and a draft Country Residential Area Concept Plan for Wards 5, 6, and 7. The committee will also hear updates on Indigenous initiatives, the Next Gen program, and local airshed partnerships. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Proposed Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw overview and survey results
• Pay As You Throw waste management initiative update and public feedback
• Winter Maintenance Policy update with winter trails engagement report
• Draft Updated Country Residential Area Concept Plan (Wards 5, 6, 7) with public engagement summary
• Indigenous Initiatives Update including Residential School Memorial Public Art Report

The Priorities Committee discussed several reports, including the Indigenous Initiative, Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, Pay As You Throw, Winter Maintenance, Country Residential Area Concept Plan, Next Gen, and Airshed updates, but took no formal action on these items. The only substantive decision was a motion to recommend that Council reaffirm the Diversity and Inclusion Policy and endorse the Library Board's programming, including Pride activities, which was carried unanimously. The meeting also included a motion to reconvene to discuss library programming raised during the Open House, which was carried.

• Recommended Council reaffirm Diversity and Inclusion Policy GOV-002-040 and endorse Library Board programming including Pride activities (9-0)
• Reconvened regular meeting to discuss library programming raised during Open House (9-0)
• Adopted June 21, 2022 agenda (9-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 Priorities Committee minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several rezoning bylaws, budget amendments, and policy changes. The most consequential item is a public hearing on Bylaw 28-2022, which would rezone about 436 hectares from agriculture to heavy industrial in the Heartland area. Council will also consider other rezoning requests, a wetland replacement budget increase, and a proposal to rescind the Social Inclusion Policy.

• Bylaw 28-2022: Rezone ~436.26 hectares from AG to IHH (Heavy Industrial) in Ward 5
• Bylaw 30-2022: Rezone ~50.2 hectares from AG to RA (Rural Residential) in Ward 5
• Bylaw 31-2022: Rezone ~2.41 hectares from AD to PU (Public Utilities) in Ward 4
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment: Increase scope of Wetland Replacement Program Uncas Project
• Recommendation to rescind Social Inclusion Policy SER-005-004

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 28-2022, rezoning approximately 436 hectares from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial (Heartland) in Ward 5. Council also approved several other rezoning bylaws, a $500,000 budget increase for legal professional fees, and a $600,000 increase for utility service lateral rehabilitation. A proposed Panorama Estates Area Structure Plan was referred back to administration to work on a lower-density proposal.

• Approved Bylaw 28-2022 rezoning ~436 ha to Heavy Industrial (Heartland) (8-0)
• Approved Bylaw 30-2022 rezoning ~50.2 ha to Rural Residential/Agriculture (8-0)
• Approved Bylaw 31-2022 rezoning ~2.41 ha (8-0)
• Approved $500,000 budget increase for legal professional fees from Municipal Reserves (9-0)
• Approved $600,000 operating budget increase for Service Lateral Rehabilitation from Utilities Reserve (8-0)
• Referred Bylaw 24-2022 (Panorama Estates ASP) to administration for lower-density proposal (8-0)
• Approved waiver of Area Structure Plan requirement for Lot 19, Block 3, Plan 752 1035 (6-2)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget amendment for Wetland Replacement Program Uncas Project (+$200,000) (9-0)

Council Meeting - Special

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being a motion arising from closed session. Council voted 8-0 to create and add an enclosure to the confidential legal update and directed administration to take the steps outlined in it. The enclosure remains private under FOIP sections 17, 24, 25, and 27. No other public decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with addition of confidential legal update report (9-0)
• Met in closed session to discuss confidential legal matters (9-0)
• Approved motion to create enclosure 1 and direct administration to take steps in it (8-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee will receive updates and discuss several reports, including the Integrated Transportation Master Plan, North Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan, Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, Clean Energy Improvement Program, and Waste Management Roadmap. The meeting also includes recognition of student poster contest winners and a report on the RCMP Community Advisory Committee terms of reference.

• Integrated Transportation Master Plan update with public engagement results
• North Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan 'What We Heard' report
• Clean Energy Improvement Program bylaw introduction for residential renovations
• Waste Management Roadmap annual update with draft report card
• Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission status update

The Priorities Committee meeting was largely procedural, adopting the agenda and approving the May 10, 2022 minutes. Several reports were presented for discussion and information, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted June 7, 2022 agenda with reordering of item 8.2 (7-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 Priorities Committee minutes (7-0)

Council Meeting - Special

The special council meeting was primarily procedural, with the only substantive decision being a motion arising from a closed session. Council voted to create and add an enclosure to a confidential legal update item, keeping it private under FOIP, and directed administration to take steps outlined in that enclosure. No other public decisions were made.

• Adopted the June 7, 2022 special council agenda (7-0)
• Moved into closed session under FOIP sections 17 and 27 (7-0)
• Reverted to open session at 6:45 p.m. (8-0)
• Approved creating enclosure 1 for item 3.1, kept private under FOIP sections 24, 25, 27, and directed administration to take steps in it (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council will consider a financially sustainable capital outlook, including a recommendation for the Sherwood Park Event Centre, and decide on a rezoning of part of Florian Park for a future school site. The agenda also includes road naming, a letter of support for the Strathcona Shelter Society, and several closed-session items.

• Capital Planning report seeking approval for a financially sustainable capital outlook
• Bylaw 17-2022 to rezone part of Florian Park to PS – Public Services and PR - Recreation for a future school site
• Hearthstone at Cambrian Stage 1 road naming (Ward 4)
• Letter of support for Strathcona Shelter Society (A Safe Place) funding application
• Closed session items: Designated Industrial Zone Pilot Update, EMRB appointments, and others

Council approved the Capital Planning Recommendations, including a revised timeline for the Indoor Fieldhouse with design completion by 2025/2026 and construction by 2027, and referred the Sherwood Park Event Centre back to Administration to explore partnerships and funding. An amendment to accelerate the fieldhouse timeline was defeated. Council also approved a rezoning bylaw for public services and recreation uses, and issued a letter of support for the Strathcona Shelter Society's funding application.

• Approved Capital Planning Recommendations (9-0)
• Referred Sherwood Park Event Centre to Administration for partnership/funding exploration (8-1)
• Defeated amendment to accelerate fieldhouse design/construction timeline (3-6)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 17-2022 rezoning land to PS and PR (8-0)
• Approved letter of support for Strathcona Shelter Society funding application (8-0)
• Approved road name 'Helen Lavender Lane' (9-0)
• Appointed Mayor Frank and Councillor Parks to EMRB committees (9-0)
• Defeated motion for fence assistance program report (2-7)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee referred a report on the STARS Annual Presentation to administration to prepare options for increasing the County's financial contribution to STARS to $25,000 in 2022 and $200,000 per year in future years. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were informational only.

• Referred STARS annual update to administration for report on increasing contribution to $25,000 (2022) and $200,000/year (future) (9-0)
• Adopted agenda with change to add enclosure for RavenWood Music Festival (9-0)
• Approved April 12, 2022 Priorities Committee minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to give readings to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, which sets the property tax rates needed to fund the budget, and to hold public hearings on several land-use rezoning and area structure plan amendments. The agenda also includes a proposed change to public engagement on the Community Standards Bylaw, road naming in Ardrossan, and requests to spend Council Priority Funds.

• 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 11-2022) – three readings to authorize the 2022 tax rate structure
• Bylaw 13-2022 – rezone 61.84 ha (152.81 ac) in Ward 6 from AG to RA for a 3-lot subdivision
• Bylaw 14-2022 – rezone 21.27 ha (52.55 ac) in Ward 4 to residential, recreation, and conservation uses (Cambrian Crossing ASP)
• Bylaw 12-2022 – adopt the Matheson Meadows Area Structure Plan (Ward 5)
• Community Standards Bylaw – seek Council approval for a change in public engagement

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 11-2022, setting the 2022 tax rates, and passed it. It also approved several land-use amendments, including rezoning in Ward 4 and Ward 6, and adopted the Matheson Meadows Area Structure Plan. Council endorsed Councillor Berghofer for the FCM Board and Councillor Parks for an FCM committee, and approved funding for two community groups.

• Approved 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 11-2022 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 61.84 ha in Ward 6 from AG to RA (Bylaw 13-2022) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 21.217 ha in Ward 4 (Bylaw 14-2022) (8-1, Lawrence opposed)
• Approved North of Yellowhead ACP amendment (Bylaw 15-2022) (8-1, Lawrence opposed)
• Approved Cambrian Crossing ASP amendment (Bylaw 16-2022) (8-1, Lawrence opposed)
• Adopted Matheson Meadows ASP (Bylaw 12-2022) (7-2, Anderson and Nelson opposed)
• Endorsed Berghofer for FCM Board and Parks for FCM committee (9-0)
• Approved $4,500 to Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society and $10,051.60 to Brittany Lane Housing Co-op from Council Priority Funds (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving the 2021 consolidated financial statements and audit results, amending the 2022 operating budget for the Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge, and revising the procurement policy. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on industrial risk, affordable housing, RCMP priorities, and a Stanley Cup celebration, plus several motions and requests for decision.

• 2022 Operating Budget Amendment – Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge
• Strathcona County Consolidated Financial Statements for 2021 and Audit Results
• Revised Policy SER-014-001 Procurement
• Ardrossan Estates 4 road naming (Ward 5)
• Sherwood Park Rotary Club request for assistance – Ukrainian humanitarian aid event

Council approved a $6,305,000 budget increase for the Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge project, funded from municipal reserves, raising the total from $6,045,000 to $12,350,000. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Frank and Councillor Tonita opposed. Council also approved several other items, including a $13,200 expenditure for Friends of the Pioneers, a $4,000 expenditure for The 5 Freedoms Ranch, and a motion to work with Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing.

• Approved $6,305,000 budget increase for Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge (5-2)
• Approved $13,200 Council Priority Funds for Friends of the Pioneers (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 Council Priority Funds for The 5 Freedoms Ranch (7-0)
• Approved motion to work with Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing pilot (7-0)
• Approved RCMP Acknowledgment of Consultation for 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved road name Harrow Close in Ardrossan Estates 4 (consent agenda)
• Approved revised Procurement Policy SER-014-001 (consent agenda)
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (7-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Strathcona County Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss a range of reports, including options to increase affordable child care access, a progress report on the 2021-2024 Corporate Business Plan, the 2021 Annual Management Report, and the feasibility of a Noise Barrier Retrofit Program. The committee will also receive updates on emergency services standards, community safety, a hydrogen hub, cycling, and COVID-19 recovery. A closed session is scheduled for awards selection.

• Affordable Child Care Report April 2022 - options to increase access
• Noise Barrier Retrofit Program - feasibility and implications
• Strathcona County 2021 Annual Management Report
• Emergency Services Standards of Cover and Master Plan update
• COVID-19 Recovery Task Forces final quarterly update

Council Meeting

This is a procedural council meeting with a closed session to prioritize capital projects. The open portion consists only of agenda adoption, motions arising from closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Prioritization of Capital Projects - Facilitated Session
• Closed session cited under FOIP Sections 23 and 29

Council met and, after a closed session, directed administration to prepare revised scopes and budgets for the agricultural facility (The Pointe), the Indoor Fieldhouse, and the Crusaders Organization event centre proposals, all due by May 17, 2022. All three motions were carried unanimously (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to prepare revised scope and budget for agricultural facility (The Pointe) (9-0)
• Approved motion to prepare revised scope for Indoor Fieldhouse within reduced budget (9-0)
• Approved motion to analyze options for Crusaders Organization event centre proposals (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider first reading of two bylaws for the Kawtikh Resort area in Ward 7: Bylaw 9-2022 to adopt an Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 10-2022 to rezone Lot 5, Plan 9220848 from C6 - Recreational Commercial to SRR1 - Seasonal Recreational Resort 1. The agenda also includes updates on a proposed nine-hole disc golf course in Greengrove Park and appointments to the Council Remuneration Task Force. Several items will be discussed in closed session under FOIP exceptions, including a community broadband update and municipal land framework.

• Bylaw 9-2022: Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan (Ward 7) - first reading
• Bylaw 10-2022: Rezone Lot 5, Plan 9220848 from C6 to SRR1 (Ward 7) - first reading
• Greengrove Park Nine-Hole Disc Golf Course - update and approval to continue with Sherwood Park Disc Golf Association
• Council Remuneration Task Force - public member appointments
• Closed session: Community Broadband Update, Municipal Land Framework, Pointe-aux-Pins Acres Update

Council approved a scaled-down five-hole disc golf course pilot at Greengrove Park for spring-summer 2022, with a report back by Q4 2022. They also gave first reading to two bylaws for the Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan and a related rezoning, and approved appointments to the Council Remuneration Task Force.

• Approved five-hole disc golf pilot at Greengrove Park (6-3)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 9-2022 Kawtikh Resort Area Structure Plan (7-0)
• Referred Bylaw 9-2022 to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 10-2022 rezoning Lot 5, Plan 9220848 to SRR1 (7-0)
• Approved Council Remuneration Task Force public member appointments (9-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 council minutes (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting on March 22, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items, including capital budget amendments for fleet vehicles and community partnerships, a borrowing bylaw amendment for the Winfield Heights trickle system, and a report on intersection safety device removal. They will also discuss a potential nine-hole disc golf course in Greengrove Park, the South of Wye Area Redevelopment Plan, and a motion on crisis response to mental health calls. The agenda includes closed session items on automated traffic enforcement, fundraising for Ukraine, and other matters.

• Bylaw 7-2022 to amend Borrowing Bylaw 37-2020 for Winfield Heights low-pressure trickle system via local improvement tax levy
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment to add fleet additions: rehabilitate three and add two tandem axle truck plow sanders
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment for Open Space Planning to support Ardrossan Elementary Parents Support Association and Sherwood Park Disc Golf Association
• Discussion on Intersection Safety Device removal assessment
• Request to amend return date for Seniors' Hub funding motion to May 17, 2022

Council approved a $1,005,000 capital budget amendment for new truck plow sanders, funded from reserves, and cancelled the South of Wye Area Redevelopment Plan project, directing a review of the existing bylaw by Q4 2024. A motion to terminate the photo enforcement agreement with Global Traffic Group was defeated, but a related motion to align red light cameras at Sherwood Drive and Granada Boulevard to dismiss right-turn violations was carried. Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a borrowing bylaw amendment and tax cancellations.

• Approved $1,005,000 for truck plow sanders, funded from reserves (9-0)
• Cancelled South of Wye Area Redevelopment Plan project (9-0)
• Defeated motion to terminate photo enforcement agreement with Global Traffic Group (3-6)
• Carried motion to align red light cameras at Sherwood Drive and Granada to dismiss right-turn violations (6-3)
• Approved Bylaw 7-2022, increasing borrowing interest rate cap from 2.6% to 5.0% (consent)
• Approved $7,060.52 partial farm tax cancellation for 41 properties (consent)
• Approved $2,200 Council Priority Funds for U14AA ringette team (8-0, Berghofer recused)
• Approved $2,700 each for U16AA and U19AA ringette teams (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss a range of reports, including an update on arterial road trees and vegetation, the Environmental Framework, and a draft smoking bylaw. They will also hear from external presenters on the River Valley Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, and Shell Scotford, among other items. The agenda is largely informational, with no formal decisions listed.

• Draft smoking bylaw review in context of Edmonton metro region
• Best Management Practices for Stormwater Management Facilities guidelines
• Country Residential Area Concept Plan update project introduction (Wards 5, 6, 7)
• Shell Scotford annual update on Energy & Chemicals Park transition
• Violence, Trauma and Suicide Prevention Protocol overview and signatory event

Council Meeting

Council approved the goals and priorities for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, along with several financial items including operating carry forwards and surplus allocations. They also approved appointments to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and gave third reading to a water system bylaw amendment. A motion to bring back a responsible livestock ownership bylaw in Q2 2022 was approved.

• Approved 2023-2026 Strategic Plan goals and priorities (8-0)
• Approved $3,682,571 municipal operating carry forwards and $136,821 utility carry forwards (8-0)
• Approved $2,972,594 utility surplus allocation to reserves (8-0)
• Approved $5,000 Council Priority Funds to Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association (8-0)
• Approved Traffic Safety Advisory Committee public member appointments (consent agenda)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 5-2022 amending Water System Bylaw (consent agenda)
• Approved bringing back Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw in Q2 2022 (consent agenda)
• Approved adding April 11, 2022 capital planning session and cancelling March 8 Emergency Advisory Committee meeting (consent agenda)

Council Meeting

Council approved a $100,000 one-time contribution to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation from Municipal Reserves, approved actions from closed session regarding a strategic land purchase, and gave third reading to Bylaw 6-2022, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to allow service stations in the UV4 Salisbury Village district. Council also approved a $2,000,000 capital budget amendment for a Seniors' Hub site assessment, but postponed the decision to a later meeting. Several other items were approved, including a partnership with Bruderheim for a grant application and funding for local events.

• Approved $100,000 contribution to Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation (8-0)
• Approved actions for strategic land purchase (8-0)
• Approved Bylaw 6-2022 third reading (8-1)
• Approved $2,000,000 capital budget amendment for Seniors' Hub (postponed to April)
• Approved partnership with Bruderheim for grant application (8-0)
• Approved $2,000 for SCA Dry Grad (8-0)
• Approved $2,661 for Sherwood Park Music Festival (8-0)
• Approved removal of Municipal Reserve designation (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee meeting on February 8, 2022, was largely informational, with no substantive decisions made. The committee received reports and presentations on various topics, including the 2021 Business Retention and Expansion Survey, the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee annual report, the Astotin Creek Resiliency Study, Collegiate Flight Training, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee annual report, Financial Reserves, Edmonton Global, the 2022 Budget debrief, 5 Freedoms Ranch Rescue and Rehabilitation Society, and an RCMP quarterly update. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda and approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted agenda for February 8, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved January 25, 2022 Priorities Committee minutes (8-0)

Council Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a Strathcona County Council meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session for a strategic planning session, citing FOIP Section 24 for advice from officials. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session for strategic planning (FOIP Section 24, advice from officials)

The February 3, 2022 Council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and then moved into a closed session under FOIP to discuss strategic planning, reverting to open session at 2:20 p.m. and adjourning shortly after. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (9-0)
• Moved into closed session under FOIP Section 24 (9-0)
• Reverted to open session at 2:20 p.m. (9-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council is meeting to consider the Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, decide on 2022 Social Framework Community Grants, and hold a public hearing on a road closure bylaw. The agenda also includes several closed-session items, appointments to boards, and a proposed bylaw to create a council remuneration task force.

• Affordable Housing Implementation Plan seeking Council direction
• Social Framework Community Grants 2022 allocations decision
• Bylaw 4-2022 Road Closure (Ward 4) public hearing
• Bylaw 2-2022 Council Remuneration Task Force
• Public member appointments to boards and committees

Council approved initiatives one and two of the Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, with funding for initiative three to be included in the 2023 and 2024 budgets. They also gave first and second reading to Bylaw 4-2022 for a road closure in Ward 4, but referred it back to administration for traffic upgrades before third reading. Additionally, they approved 2022 Social Framework Community Grants allocations and passed Bylaw 2-2022 establishing a Council Remuneration Task Force.

• Approved Affordable Housing Implementation Plan initiatives one and two (7-2)
• Directed administration to include funding for initiative three in 2023-2024 budgets (7-2)
• Approved 2022 Social Framework Community Grants allocations (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 2-2022 Council Remuneration Task Force (9-0)
• Approved letter of support for Heritage River Initiative grant application (9-0)
• Approved letter of support for bgc Strathcona facility grant application (9-0)
• Approved $13,300 Council Priority Fund extension for Robin Hood Association (9-0)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 4-2022 road closure, then referred back for traffic upgrades (9-0)

Priorities Committee Meeting

The Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a design and funding proposal for a new Sherwood Park Event Centre, an update on the bgc Strathcona facility needs assessment and partnership models, and an update on the TC Energy–Pembina Alberta Carbon Grid project. The committee will also consider changes to the Councillor Request Report and hold an open house.

• Sherwood Park Event Centre Proposal presented by Sherwood Park Crusaders Hockey Society
• bgc Strathcona Facility Needs Assessment and Partnership Models Update
• TC Energy – Alberta Carbon Grid Update
• Councillor Request Report
• Open House presentation by Linton Delainey

The Priorities Committee referred the Sherwood Park Event Centre proposal to Administration for economic impact analysis, to be included in the February 22, 2022 Capital Project report. It also referred the bgc Strathcona facility needs assessment for site location options and recommended a letter committing land for a future facility. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Referred Sherwood Park Event Centre proposal to Administration for analysis (8-0)
• Referred bgc Strathcona facility needs assessment for site options report (8-0)
• Recommended letter committing land for bgc Strathcona facility (8-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (8-0)

Council Meeting

Strathcona County Council meets to consider several key items, including approving a site recommendation for the Indoor Fieldhouse project, a draft bylaw to replace the current sidewalk clearing rules, an amendment to the Industrial Heartland Incentive Tax Exemption, and an update on the on-demand transit pilot. The agenda also includes a lengthy closed session covering topics such as community grants, facility leases, and a provincial police transition discussion. Several items are for decision, while others are updates or reports.

• Indoor Fieldhouse site assessment overview and approval request
• Bylaw 1-2022 Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw (repeals Bylaw 36-2013)
• Bylaw 3-2022 Industrial Heartland Incentive Tax Exemption (amends Bylaw 62-2020)
• On Demand Transit update and amendment to Motion 2021/244
• Seniors Supports and Services Project final report

Council approved the Buckingham site for the indoor fieldhouse and increased the project budget by $3.15 million to $8.151 million, funded from Municipal Reserves. They also gave final reading to the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw (Bylaw 1-2022) and the Industrial Heartland Incentive Tax Exemption amendment (Bylaw 3-2022). A $2 million Seniors' Hub site assessment was referred to the February 22 meeting for further review.

• Approved Buckingham site for indoor fieldhouse (9-0)
• Approved $3.15M capital budget increase for fieldhouse land purchase (9-0)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1-2022 Sidewalk Clearing (9-0)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 3-2022 Industrial Heartland Incentive Tax Exemption (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 for seniors non-profit expression of interest (9-0)
• Referred $2M Seniors' Hub site assessment to Feb 22 meeting (8-1)
• Amended on-demand transit pilot to June 2022, using transit vehicles (9-0)
• Approved letters supporting carbon capture projects in Industrial Heartland (8-0)