THE CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council

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3rd Floor - Council Chambers
315 Jespersen Ave
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3E8
Members Present:
  • Mayor Acker
  • Councillor Carter
  • Councillor Gillett
  • Councillor Houston
  • Councillor MacDonald
  • Councillor Oldham
  • Councillor Stevenson
Also in Attendance:
  • Dean Screpnek, City Manager
  • Wendy Boje, General Manager of Corporate Services
  • Corey Levasseur, General Manager of Planning and Infrastructure
  • David Wolanski, General Manager of Community and Protective Services
  • Amanda Doucette, Acting Director of Communications
  • Dave Walker, Director of Economic and Business Development
  • Lindsay O'Mara, Acting City Clerk
  • Jennifer Maskoske, Recording Secretary

1.
CALL TO ORDER
  

Mayor Acker called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 territory. Councillor Gillett recognized Black History month.

2.
AGENDA
  

2.1
Agenda - February 14, 2022
  

  • Resolution:RCM028-22
    Moved by:Councillor Houston

    THAT the agenda be adopted, as amended.

    The following additions were made to the agenda:

    Councillor Gillett  Councillor Reports - Councillor Gillett - Inter-City Forum on Social Policy - Item 12.1.

                                    Councillor Reports - Councillor Gillett - Yellowhead Regional Library Board - Item 12.2.

    Unanimously Carried

3.
CONSENT AGENDA
  

3.1
Consent Agenda - February 14, 2022
  

  • Resolution:RCM029-22
    Moved by:Councillor Stevenson

    THAT the recommendations contained in the following reports be approved:

    Item 4.1     Minutes – January 24, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

    Item 10.1   Bylaws – C-1183-21 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Jesperdale Stage 12 – First Reading

    Item 10.2   Bylaws – C-1184-21 – Land Use Bylaw /Amendment – Harvest Ridge Stage 20 – First Reading

    Item 10.3   Bylaws – C-1191-22 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Redistricting – Ball Park Stage 1A – First Reading

    Unanimously Carried

4.
MINUTES
  

4.1
Minutes - January 24, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
  

The following motion was approved on the consent agenda:

  • Resolution:

    THAT the January 24, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes be approved as presented.

5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
  

There were no Public Hearings scheduled on the agenda.

6.
PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
  

There were no questions asked of Council.

7.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
  

There were no Council Presentations scheduled on the agenda.

8.
DELEGATIONS
  

8.1
Council Delegation - MLA Turton
  
Dean Screpnek

MLA Searle Turton presented to Council an update on behalf of the Government of Alberta.

Council thanked MLA Turton for his presentation.

8.2
Council Delegation – Community Road Safety Advisory Committee 2022 Work Plan
  
David Wolanski

Ken Mark, Chair of the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee, presented to Council on the Committee's annual work plan for 2022.

  • Resolution:RCM030-22
    Moved by:Councillor Carter

    THAT the proposed 2022 workplan for the Community Road Safety Advisory Committee be approved as presented.

    Unanimously Carried

9.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
  

9.1
COVID-19 Update
  
David Wolanski

Administration provided a brief update on the status of the existing COVID-19 cases in the region, the vaccination numbers, and the City's ongoing plans for the community in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic including changes to the Restrictions Exemption Program. Council thanked Administration for the presentation.

10.
BYLAWS
  

10.1
C-1183-21 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Jesperdale Stage 12 - First Reading
  
Pankaj Nalavde

The following motion was approved on the consent agenda:

  • Resolution:

    THAT first reading be given to Bylaw C-1183-21 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Jesperdale Stage 12.

10.2
C-1184-21 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Harvest Ridge Stage 20 - First Reading
  
Pankaj Nalavde

The following motion was approved on the consent agenda:

  • Resolution:

    THAT first reading be given to Bylaw C-1184-21 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Harvest Ridge Stage 20.

10.3
C-1191-22 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Ball Park Stage 1A - First Reading
  
Mark Puczko

The following motion was approved on the consent agenda:

  • Resolution:

    THAT first reading be given to Bylaw C-1191-22 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Ball Park Stage 1A.

11.
BUSINESS ITEMS
  

11.1
Motion - Youth Committee
  
Councillor Carter

  • Resolution:RCM031-22
    Moved by:Councillor Carter

    THAT Administration prepare a report outlining the governance options, roles and responsibilities and core components of a youth committee and present that report at a spring 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting.

    Unanimously Carried

11.2
Motion - Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
  
Councillor MacDonald

  • Resolution:RCM032-22
    Moved by:Councillor MacDonald

    THAT Administration accelerate the development of the Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy by engaging with a third party consultant for a fee not to exceed $45,000 to develop a plan that promotes both community and City adoption of electric vehicles, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and that the strategy development be funded from unrestricted reserves.

    In Favour (6)Councillor Houston, Mayor Acker, Councillor Oldham, Councillor Stevenson, Councillor Carter, and Councillor MacDonald
    Opposed (1)Councillor Gillett
    Carried (6 to 1)

11.3
Deer Park Village Road Closure - Sale of Remnant Parcel
  
Dave Walker

  • Resolution:RCM033-22
    Moved by:Councillor Houston

    THAT the sale of the public roadway closed under Road Closure Bylaw C-1177-21 and approximating 0.022 hectare be approved for the purchase price of $8,160 plus applicable GST on terms and conditions satisfactory to City Administration.

    Unanimously Carried

12.
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
  

12.1
Councillor Gillett - Inter-City Forum on Social Policy
  

Councillor Gillett provided a report on the Inter-City Forum on Social Policy.

12.2
Councillor Gillett - Yellowhead Regional Library Board
  

Councillor Gillett provided a report on the Yellowhead Regional Library Board.

13.
INFORMATION ITEMS
  

13.1
Various Boards and Committee Meeting Minutes - February 14, 2022
  

The minutes of the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, Community Road Safety Advisory Committee, Meridian Housing Foundation, Spruce Grove Public Library and a report on the Yellowhead Regional Library Board were provided to Council for review.

14.
NOTICES OF MOTION
  

There were no Notices of Motion provided.

15.
CLOSED SESSION
  

  • Resolution:RCM034-22
    Moved by:Councillor MacDonald

    THAT Council go into Closed Session at 7:17 pm under the following sections of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: 

    Item 15.1  Municipal Reserve Lands

    Section 16; disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party

    Item 15.2  Economic Development Briefing

    Section 25; disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

    Item 15.3  Member Appointment - Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)

    Section 17; disclosure harmful to personal privacy

    Unanimously Carried

15.1
Municipal Reserve Lands
 
Dean Screpnek

The following persons were also in Closed Session to provide information or administrative support for Item 15.1. Municipal Reserve Lands:


Dean Screpnek, Wendy Boje, Corey Levasseur, David Wolanski, and Dave Walker.

15.2
Economic Development Briefing
 
Dave Walker

The following persons were also in Closed Session to provide information or administrative support for Item 15.2. Economic Development Briefing:


Dean Screpnek, Wendy Boje, Corey Levasseur, David Wolanski, and Dave Walker.

15.3
Member Appointment – Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
 
Dave Walker

The following persons were also in Closed Session to provide information or administrative support for Item 15.3. Member Appointment - Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC):


Dean Screpnek, Wendy Boje, Corey Levasseur, David Wolanski, and Dave Walker.

15.4
Return to Open Session - February 14, 2022
 

  • Resolution:RCM035-22
    Moved by:Councillor Houston

    THAT Council return to Open Session at 9:17 p.m.

    Unanimously Carried

16.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION
  

16.1
Municipal Reserve Lands
  

  • Resolution:RCM036-22
    Moved by:Councillor Oldham

    THAT Administration be directed to communicate to a potential developer that land located as part of Plan 1424018, Block 1, Lot 18MR is not for sale.

    Unanimously Carried

16.2
Member Appointment - Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
  

  • Resolution:RCM037-22
    Moved by:Councillor Houston

    THAT Frank DeAngelis be appointed as a commercial stakeholder representative to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2023.

    Unanimously Carried

17.
ADJOURNMENT
  

  • Resolution:RCM038-22
    Moved by:Councillor Carter

    THAT the Regular Meeting adjourn at 9:24 pm

    Unanimously Carried
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