MINUTES OF THE CITY OF LEDUC

COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, March 08, 2021 at 5:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Leduc Civic Centre

1 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta

Present:

• Mayor B. Young,
• Councillor B. Beckett,
• Councillor G. Finstad,
• Councillor B. Hamilton,
• Councillor L. Hansen,
• Councillor T. Lazowski,
• and Councillor L. Tillack

Also Present:

• D. Prohar, City Manager
• and S. Davis, City Clerk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Young called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That the agenda be adopted with the following addition:

  9.  BUSINESS

  9.5 Special Council Meeting

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

3.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate:

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.1 Upcoming TELUS Connectivity Enhancements for Downtown Local Businesses

7.2 Programming for the Vulnerable Population

9. BUSINESS

9.3 Alberta Coal Policy and Consultation Process

9.4 Inauguration Discussion

10. BYLAWS

10.1 Bylaw No. 1051-2020 - Redistricting Robinson Stage 10 (2nd and 3rd Readings)

10.2 Bylaw No. 1073-2020 - 65th Avenue Area Structure Plan (2nd and 3rd Readings)

10.3 Bylaw No. 1074-2020 - Municipal Development Plan Amendment (2nd and 3rd Readings)

10.4 Bylaw No. 1078-2021 - Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4 (2nd and 3rd Readings)

10.5 Bylaw No. 1081-2021 - Sewer Bylaw (1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings)

10.7 Bylaw No. 1087-2021 - Borrowing Bylaw for Land Purchase (1st Reading)

13. COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE 

13.2.1. COVID-19 Update for March 8, 2021

13.2.2  Face Coverings Bylaw Options

14. CLOSED SESSION

14.2 Committee-of-the-Whole Closed Session

14.2.1 Airport Vicinity Protection Area ("AVPA") Update for March 8, 2021 (FOIP s. 24 and 25)

3.2

Vote on Items not Selected for Debate

Votes recorded under item headings.

4.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

4.1

Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting held February 22, 2021

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That the minutes of the Council Meeting held February 22, 2021, be approved as presented.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.

RECOGNITION ITEMS

There were no Recognition Items for the agenda.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY

There was no Public Commentary.

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Upcoming TELUS Connectivity Enhancements for Downtown Local Businesses

B. Bettis, General Manager, Northern Alberta and BC Interior, TELUS, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Amended Agenda) and answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Young stated that TELUS' announcement is great news for the City of Leduc. 

7.2

Programming for the Vulnerable Population

J. Hutton, Executive Director, Open Door Camrose, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Agenda) on the work being done by the organization and answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Young thanked J. Hutton for her presentation.

8.

PUBLIC HEARING

8.1

Bylaw No. 1051-2020 - Redistricting Robinson Stage 10

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1051-2020 open at 5:42 pm.

Written Submissions:

No written submissions were received.

Presentations:

Administration

J. Lui, Planner II, made a presentation. 

Other Presentations

There were no other presentations.

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1051-2020 closed at 5:46 pm.

8.2

Bylaw No. 1073-2020 - 65th Avenue Area Structure Plan

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1073-2020 open at 5:46 pm.

Written Submissions:

No written submissions were received.

 

Presentations:

Administration

J. Brown, Planner II, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Agenda) and answered Council's questions.

B. Croucher, Land Sage Consulting Ltd., made a verbal presentation and thanked Council for the work done to bring this to fruition. 

There were no other presentations.

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1073-2020 closed at 5:58 pm.

8.3

Bylaw No. 1074-2020 - Municipal Development Plan Amendment

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1074-2020 open at 5:59 pm.

Written Submissions:

No written submissions were received.

Presentations:

Administration

J. Brown, Planner II, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Agenda).

Other Presentations

There were no other presentations.

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1074-2020 closed at 6:01 pm.

8.4

Bylaw No. 1078-2021 – Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1078-2021 open at 6:01 pm.

Written Submissions:

No written submissions were received.

Presentations:

Administration

A. Renneberg, Planner II, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Agenda).

 

Other Presentations

There were no other presentations.

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1078-2021 closed at 6:03 pm.

 

9.

BUSINESS

9.1

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board ("EMRB") Update - March 2021

There was no discussion under this hearing.

   

9.2

2021 Leduc Golf Club Project No. 087-174 - Capital Funding Contribution

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council approve the change of scope to the Golf Course Facility project to included the installation of the sidewalk extension.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council approve the addition of $16,639 to the 2021 capital budget (Project No. 087.174) to be funded through the General Contingency Reserve with the funds being reimbursed by the Leduc Golf Club upon completion of the sidewalk extension.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

9.3

Alberta Coal Policy and Consultation Process

Councillor L. Hansen made a verbal presentation.

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council send a letter to Honourable Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy and to the Premier requesting a pause on all current coal exploration on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains pending a comprehensive public consultation.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor B. Hamilton, Councillor L. Hansen, and Councillor L. Tillack
  Opposed: (1)	Councillor T. Lazowski

  Motion Carried
• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council provide input to the Coal Policy Consultation Process, when established, at both the political and administrative levels.

  In Favour: (5)	Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor B. Hamilton, Councillor L. Hansen, and Councillor L. Tillack
  Opposed: (2)	Councillor G. Finstad, and Councillor T. Lazowski

  Motion Carried

9.4

Inauguration Discussion

Mayor B. Young made a verbal presentation.  

Council agreed that there will be no reception taking place after the swearing in.  Swearing in will take place at 7 pm on November 1, 2021.

  

9.5

Special Council Meeting

• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That Council call a Special Council meeting to take place at 4 pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to discuss the RCMP Annual Performance Plan.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.

BYLAWS

10.1

Bylaw No. 1051-2020 - Redistricting Robinson Stage 10 (2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1051-2020 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor T. Lazowski

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1051-2020 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.2

Bylaw No. 1073-2020 - 65th Avenue Area Structure Plan (2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor B. Hamilton

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1073-2020 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1073-2020 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.3

Bylaw No. 1074-2020 - Municipal Development Plan Amendment (2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1074-2020 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1074-2020 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.4

Bylaw No. 1078-2021 – Redistricting Black Stone Stage 4 (2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor L. Tillack

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1078-2021 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1078-2021 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.5

Bylaw No. 1081-2021 - Sewer Bylaw (1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings)

R. Sereda, Director, Public Services, made a verbal presentation.

Councillor B. Hamilton thanked Administration for the work done on this Bylaw.

 

• MOVED by Councillor B. Hamilton

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1081-2021 first reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor T. Lazowski

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1081-2021 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That Council unanimously agrees to consider Bylaw No. 1081-2021 receive third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1081-2021 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.6

Bylaw No. 1083-2021 – Text Amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 809-2013 (1st Reading)

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1083-2021 first reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.7

Bylaw No. 1087-2021 - Borrowing Bylaw for Land Purchase (1st Reading)

C. Dragan-Sima, A/Director, Finance, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to Amended Agenda). 

D. Prohar, City Manager, and Mayor B. Young made a verbal presentation.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Hamilton

  That Bylaw No. 1087-2021 receive first reading

  In Favour: (4)	Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, and Councillor B. Hamilton
  Opposed: (3)	Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor T. Lazowski, and Councillor L. Tillack

  Motion Carried

10.8

Bylaw No. 1089-2021 - A Bylaw to Revise Debenture Bylaw No. 1016-2018 - Southeast Boundary Road (Hwy 2A to Coady Blvd) (1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1089-2021 first reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1089-2021 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council unanimously agrees to consider Bylaw No. 1089-2021 receive third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1089-2021 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

11.

UPDATES FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

11.1

Council Member Updates from Boards & Committees

There were no updates.

11.2

Council Member Updates from Commissions, Authorities, Other

There were no updates.

12.

INFORMATION REPORTS

12.1

Mayor's Report

There was no discussion.

12.2

Building Inspector's Report

There was no discussion.

12.3

Newly Issued Business Licences

There was no discussion.

 

13.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE

13.1

COVID-19 Update for March 8, 2021

I. Sasyniuk, General Manager, Corporate Services, and D. Melvie, General Manager, Community and Protective Services and Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Working Group, made a PowerPoint presentation (Attached to the Agenda) relative to:

• the financial impacts caused by COVID-19
• Amenities Opening - STEP 2  

D. Melvie and D. Prohar, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

13.2

Face Coverings Bylaw Options

D. Prohar, City Manager, made a verbal presentation.

G. Klenke, City Solicitor, and D. Prohar answered Council's questions

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council move into a Council meeting.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Hamilton

  That Council direct that the operation and enforcement of Bylaw No. 1062-2020, the Face Coverings Bylaw, be suspended indefinitely.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council move into Committee-of-the-Whole.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

14.

CLOSED SESSION

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council move into Closed Session at 7:24 pm.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

14.1

Council Closed Session

14.2

Committee-of-the-Whole Closed Session

14.2.1

Airport Vicinity Protection Area ("AVPA") Update for March 8, 2021

FOIP s. 24 and 25

(D. Prohar / A. Leung)

FOIP s. 24 and 25

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council move into Open Session at 7:39 pm.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

15.

RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

15.1

Rise and Report from Council Closed Session

There were no items under this heading.

15.2

Rise and Report from Committee-of-the-Whole Closed Session

15.2.1

Airport Vicinity Protection Area ("AVPA") Update for March 8, 2021

FOIP s. 24 and 25

Also in attendance:

Executive Team

M. Hay, Director, Government Relations and Corporate Planning Strategy

S. Losier, Director, Planning and Economic Development

A. Leung, Director, Communications and Marketing

K. Yake, Communications Officer

S. Davis, City Clerk

M. Hormazabal, Deputy City Clerk

D. Prohar, City Manager, A. Leung and K. Yake made a verbal presentation.

D. Prohar and Mayor B. Young answered Council's questions.

 

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.