Resolutions of Council

Vote: Carried

260127-25

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Schindler

The Board of Directors approve the 2026 Capital Budget for 1538974 Alberta Ltd., as presented.

Vote: Carried

251216-16

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

251209-48

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council direct Administration to schedule a Special Meeting of Council for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Vote: Carried

251209-49

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Vote: Carried

251030-37

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council direct Administration to bring Board and Committees public member appointments and vacancies to the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council.

Vote: Carried

251030-38

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

250923-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council approve the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendment:

 Remove Agenda Item 8.1 – Property Tax Adjustment.

Vote: Carried

250923-02

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council approve the September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried

250923-03

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Council cancel the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council and direct Administration to communicate the cancellation to the public.

Vote: Carried

250923-04

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council lift from the table Agenda Item 8.3.2, from the September 9, 2025 Meeting, being the Capital Budget Adjustment Report.

Vote: Carried

250923-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Wawrzynowski

Council move into Closed Session at 9:09 a.m. to discuss the following:

 Capital Budget Adjustment – Access to Information Act (ATIA) – Section 29 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

250923-06

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council come out of Closed Session at 9:25 a.m.

Vote: Carried

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council accept the Delegation Request from FoodCycler, for information.

Vote: Carried

250923-13

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council direct Administration to proceed with the Famous 5 Foundation & Trailblazers Tour Initiative, as presented.

Vote: Carried

250923-14

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council accept the options in this report for information, and allow Administration to continue exploring options to address density concerns with Secondary Suites and Shared Accommodations.

Vote: Carried

250923-15

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council direct Administration to bring back the Secondary Suites amending options to Council by the end of December 2025.

Vote: Carried

250923-16

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

250923-22

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council give Second Reading to Bylaw #039-25, being the Municipal Tag Enabling Bylaw, as presented.

Vote: Carried

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council confirm the Remedial Order CM-25-0780, as served and grant an extension to Monday, November 24, 2025 to comply with the Remedial Order.

Vote: Carried

250923-32

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council confirm the Remedial Order CM-25-0943, as served and grant an extension to Monday, November 24, 2025 to comply with the Remedial Order.

Vote: Carried

250923-33

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Council direct Administration to bring back Bylaw #020-25, being the Municipal Development Plan to the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council with the 21 following amendments outlined during the July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of Council:

add commercial areas at the corner of Marina Drive and Paradise Road;
Section 5.1 – add language regarding non-profits and social services;
consistency of the graphics within the document and ensure the following:
- make sure that all pictures in the document are of the City of Chestermere;
add a definition of “Environmental Stewardship” and in Section 4.4.4 change the wording from “clean up efforts” to “environmental stewardship”;
change the Serenity Lands to Comprehensive Planning Area;
Section 5.8.1.6 – change the wording from “should” to “shall” and specifically include references such as walk-in clinics, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and urgent care facilities;
Section 4.4.4.2 – lakefront lots shall remain as R-1L designations;
Section 4.4.4.3 – remove this Section in its entirety;
Section 5.8.1.5 – add wording to include “and the province” in the clause and add “or its successor” after referencing Alberta Health Services;
Section 5.6.6 – remove the wording “these fees are then allocated for the replacement or major repairs of municipal infrastructure so that facilities and services remain up to date and functional.”;
Section 5.4.3.7 – change the wording from “may” to “shall”;
change the wording to “shall” – stormwater management plan;
Page 68 of the MDP – change the graphic to a mosaic of Chestermere (photographs);
Flex Area 3 for Bablake Lands;
any wording that is “may”, “should”, “shall” or “must” must be bolded and ensure the following Pages reflect this;
- Pages 58, 65 and 95;
ensure capitalization of all acronyms and capitalization of “Municipal Development Plan” and ensure the following:
- if a word is defined then the term is in dark blue colouring;
Section 4.6.2.3 (c) – reword this Section so it states “taking into consideration a cost benefit analysis”;
Section 4.4.7 – remove the sentence in the brackets in its entirety;
Section 4.4.7.3 (a) – end the sentence after “mixed-used development.”;
Section 4.1.1.4 – remove the word “shall”; and
Section 5.2.1.9 – change “shall” to “must”.

Vote: Carried

250714-06

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council appoint Brent Paquette as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management (DDEM) for the City of Chestermere.

Vote: Carried

250610-19

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

250513-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council approve the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendment:

Move all Closed Session Agenda Items before Agenda Item 8.

Vote: Carried

250513-23

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council give First Reading to Bylaw #025-25, establishing Assessment Sub- Classes for Residential and Non-Residential properties within the City of Chestermere with the following amendment:

Remove “Annexed Non-residential” on 4.2(a)(iii) and 5.2.

Vote: Carried

May 6, 2025 - Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

250506-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee approve the May 6, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda, with the following amendments:
 Remove Agenda Item 5.1; and
 Move Closed Session Agenda Item 9.1 before Agenda Item 3.1.

Vote: Carried

250506-02

Vote: Carried

April 22, 2025 - Regular Meeting of Council

250422-01

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council approve the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendment:

Move all Closed Session Items after Agenda Item 6.1.

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

250311-16

Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandboe

Council accept the 2024 Capital Project Review, for information.

Vote: Carried

250311-17

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Vote: Carried

250311-18

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council schedule a Budget and Tax Rate Workshop on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 & Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Moved by Councillor Schindler

The Governance and Priorities Committee accept the presentation regarding the implications of Off-Site Levies on the development community in
Chestermere, for information.

Vote: Carried

250304-04

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee accept the School Sites update, for information.

Vote: Carried

250304-05

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

250225-16

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council come out of Closed Session at 5:27 p.m.

Vote: Carried

250225-17

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council accept the discussion on Acreages, for information.

Vote: Carried

250225-18

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council authorizes the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Government of Alberta supporting the Western Irrigation District (WID)

Vote: Carried

250225-19

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council adjourn the Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Vote: Carried

February 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting of Council

250211-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council approve the February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda with the following amendments:

Move Agenda Items 9.1 – Chelsea Outline Plan Amendment to before Agenda Item 7.2 – Bylaw #009-25 Chelsea Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendment; and
Add Agenda Item to 10.1 – CMRB – FOIP – Section 21 – Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations.

FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

CMRB – FOIP – Section 21 – Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations.

Vote: Carried

250211-18

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council come out of Closed Session at 2:50 p.m.

Vote: Carried

250211-19

Moved by Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

City of Chestermere Council support the following motion that was made at the February 7th, 2025 CMRB Board meeting:

That the eight members of the CMRB agree to meet and discuss an alternate regional approach before May 1, 2025, which recognizes the significance of a coordinated approach to:

Regional amenities, including source water protection/distribution, transit, recreation, commercial, and other;
Economic development opportunities; and
Planning and development for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed uses.

Vote: Carried

250211-20

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

The Mayor on behalf of Council inform the 8 municipalities involved in the CMRB of Motion #250211-19 demonstrating the City of Chestermere’s commitment to regional cooperation.

Vote: Carried

250211-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee move Agenda Item 8.1 to before Agenda Item 6.3.

Vote: Carried

250204-11

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

The Governance and Priorities Committee move into Closed Session at 10:47 a.m. to discuss the following:

CIBC – Wood Gundy – FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Transit Pilot Proposal – FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party; and
Clearwater – FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Vote: Carried

January 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting of Council

250128-01

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendment:

Move Agenda Item 7.1 to before Agenda Item 6.1.

Costs associated with revenue from ATCO;
Page 27 – Clarity on one-year timeline;
Review of franchise fees triggering Bylaw changes;
Franchise fee comparables; and
Comparables of other communities for fees and linear taxes.

Chestermere Library – FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Vote: Carried

250128-18

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council come out of Closed Session at 12:19 p.m.

Vote: Carried

250128-19

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council accept the discussion on the Chestermere Library, for information.

Vote: Carried

250128-20

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee move into Closed Session at 10:03 a.m. to discuss the following:

Expense Recovery Claim – FOIP – Section 27 – Privileged information.

Vote: Carried

250121-06

Moved by Councillor Schindler

The Governance and Priorities Committee move out of Closed Session at 11:23 a.m.

Vote: Carried

250121-07

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

The Governance and Priorities Committee accept the update regarding the Expense Recovery Claim, for information.

Vote: Carried

250121-08

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee direct Administration to bring back Bylaw #026-24, being the Committee Bylaw to a future Meeting of Council.

Vote: Carried

250121-09

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee move Agenda Item 8.2 to before Agenda Item 6.

Vote: Carried

250121-10

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee move into Closed Session at 1:03 p.m. to discuss the following:

Transit Pilot Proposal – FOIP – Section 16 (1) – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Council approve the updated Council Calendar with the amendments to October and November 2025 as well as the following amendments:

Remove the November 12, 2025 GAP Meeting; and
Add the wording “tentative” to Budget Deliberations.

Vote: Carried

250114-14

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 2:48 p.m.

Vote: Carried

December 18, 2024 - Special Meeting of Council

241218-01

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council approve the December 18, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendment:

Add Agenda Item 3.1 – Fire Union Contract.

Council approve the December 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendments:

Remove Agenda Item 9.2 and 9.3 until December 18, 2024 Special Meeting of Council; and
Move Agenda Item 11.3 to go after Agenda Item 5.4.

Vote: Carried

241217-02

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council approve the December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241217-03

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council approve the December 3, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241217-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council approve the December 10, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241217-05

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve the December 10, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241217-06

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 9:08 a.m. to discuss the following:

Chestermere Utilities Incorporated (CUI) – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241217-07

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council come out of Closed Session at 10:34 a.m.

Vote: Carried

241217-08

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council accept the 1538974 Alberta Ltd. presentation, for information.

Vote: Carried

241217-09

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council appoint Councillor Narayan as the alternate to the Airport Community Consultative Committee, effective December 17, 2024 until the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council.

Vote: Carried

241217-10

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council give Second Reading to Bylaw #027-24, being the Election Bylaw with the following amendments:

Section 7.1.A – Remove the word “to”;
Section 7.1.C – Change the word “on” to “in”;
Section 7.2 – Change the wording; and
Section 8.1 – Change this section to include the full address.

Vote: Defeated

241217-21

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council move into Closed Session at 1:32 p.m. to discuss the following:

Public Member Board/Committee Appointments – FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 19 – Confidential Evaluations.

Vote: Carried

241217-32

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 2:49 p.m. to discuss the following:

Fire Union Contract – FOIP – Section 25 – Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body; and
Budget Discussions – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241217-33

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council come out of Closed Session at 6:15 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241217-34

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council move into Closed Session at 9:12 a.m. to discuss the following:

Budget Deliberation – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241213-04

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council come out of Closed Session at 4:10 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241213-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 9:15 a.m. to discuss the following:

Budget Deliberation – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241212-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council come out of Closed Session at 5:28 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241212-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Special Meeting of Council adjourn at 5:28 p.m.

Vote: Carried

December 10, 2024 - Special Meeting of Council

241210-12

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve the December 10, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241210-13

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 1:17 p.m. to discuss the following:
- Budget Discussions – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241210-14

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council come out of Closed Session at 6:28 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241210-15

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

Moved by Deputy Mayor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee move into Closed Session at 10:12 a.m. to discussion the following:

AB Counsel – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Council approve the December 3, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241203-22

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 4:20 p.m. to discuss the following:

Budget Deliberations- FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials.

Vote: Carried

241203-23

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council come out of Closed Session at 5:58 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241203-24

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council cancels the Special Meeting of Council for Wednesday December 4, 2024.

Vote: Carried

241203-25

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

Vote: Carried

December 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

241203-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council approve the December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda with the following amendments:

Remove Agenda Item 7.1; and
Move Agenda Items 7.5 and 8.1 to proceed after Agenda Item 5.2.

Rainbow Road Functional Study – FOIP – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.

Election Information – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials;
Rocky View County – FOIP – Section 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations;
Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – CMRB – FOIP – Section 24 – Advice from officials; and
Town of Strathmore – FOIP – Section 21 – Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations.

Vote: Carried

241203-16

Moved by Deputy Mayor Narayan

Council come out of Closed Session at 3:54 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241203-17

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council direct Administration to include up to $75,000 of funding in the 2025 Operating Budget to complete the Joint Planning Area 2 (JPA2) context study.

Vote: Carried

241203-18

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council direct Mayor Dean to send a letter to the Province in support of the Town of Strathmore regarding the Partnership and Service Expansion Proposal Between Frontier Diagnostics and Strathmore Hospital.

Vote: Carried

241203-19

Moved by Councillor Grant

As required by the Local Authorities Election Act, Council acknowledges the non-compliance of the following individuals:

Cyndie McOuat;
Jasbir (Jesse) Minhas;
Gopal Krishan Saini; and
Satvir Singh Sahota.

These individuals failed to file their required Financial Disclosures by the October 22, 2024 deadline. In accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act, these individuals must be identified under Sections 147.7 (2) and 184 (2), these individuals have been assessed a late filing fee of $500.00 each for failing to file within 10 days after the designated filing date.

Vote: Carried

241203-20

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

241119-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council approve the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda with the following amendments:

Remove agenda item 8.1;
Add agenda Item 8.3; and
Add agenda item 10.1.

Vote: Carried

241119-20

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

241112-01

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee approve the November 12, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee Agenda, with the following amendments:

Move Agenda Item 9.1 before Agenda Item 4.1
Move Agenda Item 6.1 before Agenda Item 5.1

Council approve participation in the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Workshop for Council scheduled for November 19, 2024, between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Vote: Carried

241105-16

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council move into Closed Session at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the following:

Calgary Catholic School Board – FOIP – Section 16 (1) Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party; and
Rainbow Falls Underdrain – FOIP – Section 24 (1) – Advice from officials.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Narayan

Council withdraw the current Motion on the table:

“Council approve Policy #837, being the Elected Officials Remuneration & Expenses Policy, with a 2.5% increase which reflects the cost-of-living.”

Vote: Carried

241029-06

Moved by Deputy Mayor Narayan

Council direct Administration to review Policy #837, being the Elected Officials Remuneration & Expenses Policy and bring back to a future Regular Meeting of Council by the end of January 2025, with the suggested changes from Council.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241029-07

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council extend the current Council Committee appointments until the next Organizational Meeting, as per Section 6.7 of Bylaw #025-22 being, the Chestermere Committee Guideline Bylaw.

Vote: Carried

241029-08

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council follow the provisions outlined in Procedural Bylaw #001-24 and accept the Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule, as presented.

Vote: Carried

241029-09

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Council adopt the 2025 Council Meeting Dates, with the following amendment:

Removal of August Meeting date

Vote: Carried

241029-10

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Organizational Meeting of Council adjourn at 11:00 a.m.

Vote: Carried

October 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

241022-01

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Council approve the October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendments:

Move Agenda Item 8.3 to before Agenda Item 6.1;
Add Agenda Item 9.1 – FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 (1) – Advice from officials (Fire Department Report); and
Add Agenda Item 9.2 – FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 (1) – Advice from officials (Municipal Affairs).

Vote: Carried

241022-12

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council accept the Council Committee Report Template, with the following amendments:

Add a section for when the meeting was held; and
Add a section for attendance.

The Governance and Priorities Committee approve the October 15, 2024 Governance and Priorities Agenda, with the following amendment:

Move Agenda Item 5.3 to after Agenda Item 7.3.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241015-08

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

The Governance and Priorities Committee move into Closed Session at 1:03 p.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 25 (1) (c) – Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body (Union Negotiations);
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 16 (1) (a) (ii) – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party (Fiscal Capacity Discussion); and
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 (1) (b) (ii) – Advice from officials (Lawsuit Update).

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241015-09

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

The Governance and Priorities Committee to come out of Closed Session at 1:51 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241015-10

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

The Governance and Priorities Committee to accept the following Closed Session items for information:

FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 25 (1) (c) – Disclosure harmful to Economic and other interests of the public body (Union Negotiations);
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 16 (1) (a) (ii) – Disclosure harmful to business Interests of a third party (Fiscal Capacity Discussion); and
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 (1) (b) (ii) – Advice from officials (Lawsuit Update).

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241015-11

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

The Governance and Priorities Committee accept the Preliminary 2025 Capital Budget discussion, for information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241015-12

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council accept the discussion on Bylaw #025-24, being the Animal Control Bylaw, as information.

Vote: Carried 6-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Narayan, Councillor Grant, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Absent: Councillor Wawrzynowski

241008-07

Moved by Deputy Mayor Narayan

Council direct Administration to bring Bylaw #025-24, being the Animal Control Bylaw, back to the October 15, 2024 Governance and Priorities Meeting.

Vote: Carried 6-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Narayan, Councillor Grant, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Absent: Councillor Wawrzynowski

241008-08

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council move into Closed Session at 10:55 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 21 – Disclosure Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations; and
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – Advice from Officials.

Opposed: Councillor Sandboe

241008-14

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council accept and ratify the Grant Adjudication Committee recommendations for the 2025 Funding Cycle

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241008-15

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council direct Administration to apply for the following Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant:

Intermunicipal Collaboration Grant, CSMI Re-Entry Investigation to a maximum of $200,000.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

241008-16

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council direct Administration to apply for the following Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant:

Intermunicipal Collaboration Grant, Tri-Party Recreation Study Extension to a maximum of $200,000.

Vote: Carried 6-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Narayan, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe, Councillor Schindler and Councillor Wawrzynowski

Opposed: Councillor Grant

241008-17

Moved by Councillor Grant

Council direct Administration to apply for the following Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant:

Municipal Internship Grant, standard 18-month term for Land – Use Planner.

Council approve the September 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, with the following amendments:

Reorder Agenda Item 7.1 – Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee Appointments to Agenda Item 7.2;
Add Agenda Item 7.1 – Deputy Mayor Appointment; and
Add Agenda Item 10.1 – Closed Session – High School and Recreation Site – FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – Advice from Officials.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240923-02

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that Council approve the August 13, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240923-03

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – Advice from Officials – High School and Recreation Site; and
FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

September 17, 2024 - Governance and Priorities Meeting of Council

240917-01

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Committee approve the September 17, 2024, Governance and Priorities Meeting Agenda with the following amendment:

Move Agenda items 5.1 & 5.2 to Agenda items 8.2 & 8.3.

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240917-08

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Committee come out of Closed Session at 12:43 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

September 10, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240910-01

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Council approve the September 10, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda, with the following amendment:

Add Agenda Item 9.2 – Chestermere Charity Golf Classic.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-02

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve the August 27, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes, with the following amendments:

Add “and Council” to Mrs. Charity Potter’s title
Renumber 7.7 and 7.8 to 7.8 and 7.9 in Section 3.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-03

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council move into Closed Session at 9:14 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 19.1 – Confidential Evaluations

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-04

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council come out of Closed Session at 10:37 a.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-05

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council defer appointments to the Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee until September 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-06

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Council remove Carlen Scheyk from the Grant Adjudication Committee, effective immediately.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-07

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Council appoint the following individuals to the Assessment Review Board:

Anna Taranova; and
Darcey Sylvester.

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Grant, Councillor Narayan, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Abstained: Councillor Wawrzynowski

240910-08

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Council appoint two individuals to the Grant Adjudication Committee.

Vote: Carried 6-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Grant, Councillor Narayan, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Opposed: Councillor Wawrzynowski

240910-09

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council appoint the following individuals to the Grant Adjudication Committee:

Danial Bajwa; and
Leslie Demick.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-10

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Council appoint the following individuals to the Mayor’s Tasks Force for Recreation:

Jody Bell;
Brent Ladds;
Tim Reid;
Vicki Schneider;
Shane Hainstock,
Kim Soderberg McRae;
Mariska Johnson; and
Eric Van den Eynden.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-11

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council appoint the following individuals to the Seniors Advisory Committee:

Lisa Beattie;
Dawn Hovey;
Betty lllingworth;
Sandra Kopala;
Joanne Lemna;
Wayne Michel; and
Amandeep Sidhu.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-12

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Council appoint the following individuals to the Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee:

Lynn Elkin;
Sandra Kopala; and
Ali Mohamed.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-13

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council appoint the following individuals to the Police Communications Committee:

Ali Mohamed;
Monica Pivarnyik; and
Dawn Wittenberg.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-14

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Council approve the following organizations to send a representative and the organizations will appoint that representative to the Mayor’s Task Force for Non-Profits:

Chestermere Library;
Synergy;
Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society;
Older Adults Chestermere Coalition;
White Cappers;
Lakefront Homeowners Association;
Rocky View Chestermere Agriculture Society;
Chestermere Foodbank;
Chestermere Fine Art Guild;
Calgary Yacht Club;
Chestermere Chamber of Commerce;
Trellis;
Imagination Library;
Chestermere Muslim Society;
Multicultural Youth Society;
Lake Side Green Preservation Society;
Primary Care Network;
Olympics Boxing Society;
Rotary Club of Chestermere;
Lions Club of Chestermere;
Steppingstone to Mental Health;
Chestermere Seniors all Services; and
Chestermere Pride Society.

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 4 – Privileged Information – Advice from Officials.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-21

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council come out of Closed Session at 12:43 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-22

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council lift from the table Agenda item 9.1 – Council Policies Review.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-23

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council approve the following Policy 800-808 – Council Social Media Policy with the following amendments:

Section ll – add “Mayor” in the definitions; and
Section Vl.3 – add “discussing City business on social media.”

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-24

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Council direct Administration to review Policy 126 being the Media Policy and Policy 800-808 Council Social Media Policy and bring back a report to determine if the two Policies should be combined or separate, at the September 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-25

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve Policy 800-833 – Policy Development, Implementation and Evaluation.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-26

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve Policy 800-837 – Elected Officials Remuneration and Expenses Policy.

Vote: Carried 5-2

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Grant, Councillor Narayan, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Opposed: Councillor Randhawa and Councillor Wawrzynowski

240910-27

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Council approve Policy 800-839 – Proclamations and Letters of Support.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-28

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Council approve Policy 800-846 – Chain of Office with the following amendment:

Section IV. 1 – remove “is to” and add “may.”

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-29

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve Policy 800-854 – Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee Terms of Reference with the following amendment:

Section V.1 – add “term of membership shall be a period of two (2) years for members of the public and one (1) year for Council Members.”

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-30

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Council approve Policy 800-855 – Seniors Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-31

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council rescind Policy 800-806 – Council Meeting Recordings.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-32

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Council accept Administration’s recommendation to transfer Policy 800-836 – Information Technology (IT) End User Policy under the review of the CAO.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240910-33

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Council adjourn at 5:11 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

August 27, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240827-01

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that Council approve the August 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda, with the following amendments:

Add Agenda Item 7.7 – Appointments for CEDAC, CMRB (Alternate), and GAC.
Add Agenda Item 7.8 – Council’s Report Card.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-10

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Motion that Council adopt Option 1 for the rotation of Deputy Mayor as outlined in Attachment 1, as amended

Vote: Carried 6-1

For: Mayor Dean, Deputy Mayor Grant, Councillor Narayan, Councillor Randhawa, Councillor Sandboe and Councillor Schindler

Opposed: Councillor Wawrzynowski

240827-11

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Motion that Council appoint Mayor Dean as chair of the Mayor’s Task Force for Non-Profits.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-12

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Motion that Council adopt Policy #800-852, being Council’s Public Input Policy, with the following amendments:

2.e “For Regular Meetings of Council comments from the Public must address items contained within the current agenda but may not be made in relation to an item that has been heard or will be heard in a public hearing;”
2.h “Members of the Public can only speak once to an item on the agenda or community issue per meeting, or at the discretion of the Chair.”
3.d “Written submission must refrain from containing personal attacks, derogatory, defamatory statements, and any other statements that promote discrimination against any person or class of persons or are likely to expose anyone to hatred or contempt in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Act R.S.A. 2000 c A-25.5.”

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-13

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Motion that Council approve the rescheduling of the Regular Meeting of Council date of September 24, 2024, to September 23, 2024, due to the Alberta Municipalities Convention in Red Deer.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-14

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Motion that Council appoint Councillor Robert Schindler and Councillor Ritesh Narayan to the Joint Planning Area 2 Trilateral Committee, and Councillor Rob Wawrzynowski as the alternate.

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Motion that Council defer Bylaw #025-24, being the Animal Control Bylaw and accept this report, as information, and bring back to Council by the end of September 2024.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-23

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Motion that Council move into Closed Session at 11:38 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 19 – Confidential Evaluations & Section 24 – Privileged Information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-24

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that Council come out of Closed Session at 12:45 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-25

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Motion that Council direct the CAO to bring a report to Council of the Fire Service Capital Budget by the end of September 2024.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240827-26

Moved by Councillor Randhawa

Motion that Council adjourn at 12:47 p.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

August 20, 2024 - Governance and Priorities Meeting of Council

240820-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

Motion that the Committee approve the August 20th, 2024, Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda, with the following amendment:

Add Agenda Item 4.1 – Closed Session.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240820-02

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that the Committee accept the Municipal Development Plan Information Session #1, included as Attachment 1, as information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240820-03

Moved by Councillor Narayan

Motion that the Committee accept the report prepared by RC Strategies Inc. Entitled “Chestermere Regional Recreation Partnership Assessment”, as information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240820-04

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Motion that the Committee go into Closed Session at 12:28 p.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 21 – Disclosure Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations.
FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information.
FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 29 – Information that is or will be available to the public.

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that Council approve and accept the amended Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) with the amendments being:

Section 4.2 – Include “home businesses”
Section 4.2 – Replace the words “shall ensure” with “may include”.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240813-11

Moved by Councillor Sandboe

Motion that Council defer the matter of Mayor’s Task Force for Non-Profits to the August 20, 2024, Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240813-12

Moved by Councillor Wawrzynowski

Motion that Council accept the Municipal Affairs Directive Progress Report #8 as information and direct Administration to forward the Report to Alberta Municipal Affairs as required by Directive #12.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240813-13

Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant

July 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240723-01

Moved by Councillor Schindler

Motion that Council approve the July 23, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments:

Add Agenda Item 2.1 – Awarding Council Certification of Completion of Orientation.
Remove Agenda Item 7.2 – Calgary Master Service Agreement Amendment

Moved by Councillor Rob Wawrzynowski

Motion that Council adopt the following Terms of Reference:

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Assessment Review Board, Chestermere Library Board, Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee, Calgary Intermunicipal Committee, Rocky View Intermunicipal Committee, Chestermere Chamber of Commerce, Seniors Advisory Committee, Community Futures Wildrose, Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, Calgary Airport Community Consultative Committee, Community Grant Funding Adjudication Committee, Police Communications Committee, Chestermere Emergency Management Advisory Committee; and repeal all other City policies regarding to Boards and Committees.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240709-15

Moved by Councillor Robert Schindler

Motion that Council direct Administration to prepare and outline the Terms of Reference for August 13th, 2024, regarding the following Committees:

Welcoming and Inclusion Community
Mayor’s Task Force for Recreation
Economic Development Committee
Mayor’s Task Force for Non-profits.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240709-16

Moved by Councillor Kiran Randhawa

Airport Community Consultative Committee – Councillor Sandboe
Assessment Review Board – Councillor Narayan and Mayor Dean
Calgary Intermunicipal Committee – Mayor Dean and Councillor Wawrzynowski
CMRB – Mayor Dean
Chestermere Emergency Management Advisory Committee – Councillor Schindler and Mayor Dean
Library Board – Councillor Schindler and Councillor Randhawa
Community Futures Wildrose – Councillor Sandboe
GAC – Councillor Schindler and Councillor Grant
Lake and Watershed Advisory Committee – Councillor Wawrzynowski and Councillor Schindler
Police Communications Committee – Councillor Narayan and Councillor Randhawa
Rocky View Intermunicipal Committee – Mayor Dean and Councillor Wawrzynowski
Seniors Advisory Committee – Councillor Grant and Councillor Randhawa
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – Councillor Narayan and Mayor Dean
Inter-City Forum on Social Policy – Councillor Narayan.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240709-17

Moved by Councillor Janelle Sandboe

Motion that Council will appoint a member of Council as a liaison to the Chestermere Chamber of Commerce during the July 9, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council

Vote: Carried 4-2

FOR: Mayor Shannon Dean, Councillor Kiran Randhawa, Councillor Janelle Sandboe, Councillor Robert Schindler

OPPOSED: Deputy Mayor Murray Grant, Councillor Rob Wawrzynowski

240709-18

Moved by Deputy Mayor Murray Grant

Motion that Council appoint Councillor Wawrzynowski as a liaison to the Chestermere Chamber of Commerce.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240709-19

Moved by Councillor Kiran Randhawa

Motion that Council adjourn at 11:37 a.m.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

July 3, 2024 - Organizational Meeting of Council

240703-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Council approve the July 3, 2024, Organizational Council Meeting Agenda, with the following amendments:

Agenda Item 7.3 – Removal of Official Administrator from Committees
Agenda Item 7.4 – Deferred until July 9th, 2024
Agenda Item 9.1 – Remove from the Agenda
Agenda Item 9.2 – Remove from the Agenda

Vote: Carried

240703-02

Moved by Councillor Janelle Sandboe

Motion that Council accept the “Conflict of Interest” presentation as information.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240703-03

Moved by Councillor Kiran Randhawa

Motion that Council accept the Administration report on the Procedural Bylaw #001-24 as information and commit to governing themselves by all the provisions of the Procedural Bylaw during the term they are in office.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240703-04

Moved by Councillor Murray Grant

Motion that Council direct Administration to include the Procedural Bylaw #001-24 as part of the Agenda for Council orientation session for review and discussion.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240703-05

Moved by Councillor Robert Schindler

Motion that Council accept the Administration report on the Elected Officials Code of Conduct Bylaw #002-24 as information, and commit to governing themselves by all the provisions, and hold themselves to the standards of the Elected Officials Code of Conduct Bylaw during the term they are in office.

Vote: Carried Unanimously

240703-06

Moved by Councillor Rob Wawrzynowski

Motion that Council remove Doug Lagore from the following Committees:

Joint Planning Area 2 Trilateral Committee
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Grant Adjudication Committee
Calgary Metropolitan Region Board
Calgary Intermunicipal Committee
Rocky View County Intermunicipal Committee

Motion that Official Administrator approve the July 2, 2024, Special Council Meeting Agenda, as presented.

Vote: Carried

240702-02

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator move into Closed Session at 9:01 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – Advice from Officials – Official Administrator/Interim CAO Briefing

Vote: Carried

240702-03

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator come out of Closed Session at 12:45 p.m.

Vote: Carried

240702-04

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

240611-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator approve the June 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendment:

Add item 6.1 – Bylaw #022-24 being the Road Closure Bylaw

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator approve the May 14th, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes, with the following amendment:

Amend motion #240514-14 to remove the words “and approve the 5-year Fire Service Forecast, as presented.”

240514-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator amend the May 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda, with the following amendments:

8.2 – Ministerial Order No. MSD:033/24
8.3 – Ministerial Order No. MSD:002/23 Directives

Vote: Carried

240514-16

Moved by The Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator approve the 2024 Operating Budget amended to remove the funding, in the amount of $129,759 from contracted services (detailed below) and defer $369,000 (detailed below) and that the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted accordingly:

Annexation Study $80,000 Remove
Summer Carnival $49,759 Remove
General Contract $119,000 Defer
Engineering $250,000 Defer

Motion that Official Administrator adjourn at 9:21 a.m.

Vote: Carried

May 6, 2024 - Special Meeting of Council

240506-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator accept the May 6, 2024, Special Council Meeting Agenda, as presented.

Vote: Carried

240506-02

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator move into Closed Session at 10:57 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information

Vote: Carried

240506-03

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator come out of Closed Session at 11:01 a.m.

Vote: Carried

240506-04

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to the draft Ministerial Directives and the draft Municipal Inspection Report prepared by Deloitte Inc. and share with the City of Chestermere, advising that the City of Chestermere supports all of the findings and conclusions reached by Deloitte Inc. in the Municipal Inspection Report; and that the two draft Ministerial Directives are reasonable and informing the Minister that the City of Chestermere is already acting on many of the recommendations contained in the Municipal Inspection Report.

Vote: Carried

240506-05

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator approve and authorize that the Interim CAO send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in response to the draft Ministerial Directives and the draft Municipal Inspection Report prepared by Deloitte Inc. and share with the City of Chestermere, advising that administration has rebounded from a period of enormous uncertainly and instability; and, is now attracting and hiring the best in class professionals and employees for the City of Chestermere and is on the road to achieving the gold standard in municipal organizational excellence.

Vote: Carried

240506-06

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that Official Administrator adjourn at 11:08 a.m.

Vote: Carried

April 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240423-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator accept the April 23rd, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda, with the following amendments:

5.3 – Change in the Report – Combative Sports Commission
6.1 – Western Irrigation District regrets
8.2 – Bylaw #010-24 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Withdrawn

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator move into Closed Session at 9:59 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information – Legal Matters

Vote: Carried

240312-23

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that Official Administrator come out of Closed Session at 10:54 a.m.

Vote: Carried

240312-24

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator accept FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information – Legal Matters, as information.

Vote: Carried

240312-25

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that the Official Administrator move into Closed Session at 9:19 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure harmful to personal privacy – Labour Relations

Vote: Carried

240227-11

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that the Official Administrator come out of Closed Session at 9:23 a.m.

Vote: Carried

240227-12

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that the Official Administrator approve a settlement for a severance package, negotiated in the amount of $110,000, to be paid out of the 2024 operational budget, and direct administration to submit a claim to the municipal insurers for the full settlement amount under, the employees’ errors and omissions insurance policy.

Vote: Carried

240227-13

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore

Motion that the Official Administrator adjourn at 9:26 a.m.

Vote: Carried

February 13, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240213-01

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator accept the February 13, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments:

Change the presenter of Item 5.2 to City Director of Corporate Services, Sandy Johal-Watt;
Rename Item 7.6 to Chestermere Regional Community Association – CRCA- Partnership Assessment;
Rename Item 7.7 to Chestermere Regional Community Association – Funding Request/Release of Funding;
Remove attachment titled Cancellation of Community Operations RFP’s for Outsourcing Feb 13 2024 from Item 8.3, being Community Operations Update, and replace with RFI Month End Report;
Remove Item 8.5, being Month End Report – January 2024;
Remove Item 9.4, being FOIP – Part 1, Division 2, Section 25 – Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body.

FOIP-Part 1, Division 2, Section 27-Privilged Information-Legal Matters;
FOIP-Part 1, Division 2, Section 27-Privilged Information-Legal Matters;
FOIP-Part 1, Division 2, Section 25-Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body.

Vote: Carried

240213-40

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Moved that the Official Administrator come out of Closed Session at 10:49 a.m.

Vote: Carried

240213-41

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator, based on the independent third-party legal advice sought and provided, direct Administration to have immediately filed a discontinuance of the September 13, 2023 judicial review originating application as:

It is in the public interest since it has been determined the application is deemed not to have a reasonable prospect of success;
There is a reasonable prospect that the failure to serve all the necessary parties under Rule 3.15 (3) provides a basis for striking an originating application;
Given the issuance of Ministerial Order No. MSD 076/23 and based on the test for mootness, the tangible and concrete dispute between the parties has disappeared; and
Given the cost and practical impact of a successful challenge it is in the public interest to abandon the pursuit of the application any further.

Vote: Carried

240213-42

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator confirm the action taken by the Interim CAO to direct legal counsel to file a discontinuance of claim on January 24, 2024 for the Statement of Claim filed on December 11, 2023.

Vote: Carried

240213-43

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator provide further notice to that provided on December 14, 2023 by email to MJM LLP (Jeff Moroz) that he is hereby and immediately released from representing the City of Chestermere any further on any legal matters and that MJM LLP immediately provide the transfer the complete copies of all files on which his firm has worked to Sean Ward of Reynolds Mirth Richards Farmer.

Vote: Carried

240213-44

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator direct the Interim CAO to retain the necessary resources and expertise to assist in filing a complaint with the Law Society of Alberta against Jeff Moroz of MJM LLP.

Vote: Carried

240213-45

Moved by the Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Motion that the Official Administrator adjourn at 11:04 a.m.

Vote: Carried

January 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting of Council

240123-01

Moved by Official Administrator, Doug Lagore.

Moved that Council adopt the Agenda for January 23, 2024, with the following amendment:

Add Item 8.3 Inspection into the Financial Management of the City of Chestermere.

Bal Sull

Mara Lee Duff

Nisha John

Scot Caithness

Carlen Scheyk

December 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

231212-01

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that the Official Administrator adopt the Agenda for the December 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting with the following amendments:

Add Item 8 – Notice of Motion
Add Item 9 – Closed Session 24 & 27

Vote: Unanimous

231212-02

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that the Official Administrator approve the November 28, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments as presented.

Vote: Unanimous

231212-03

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that the Minutes for the December 5, 2023, Regular Council Meeting be amended as follows:

Resolution #231205-01: replace the words “adopt the” to read as “move the adoption of the.”

Vote: Unanimous

231212-10

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that a Restricted Reserve be established specifically for community grants, and that $233,350 be allocated to this Reserve in 2023; and further, that Administration bring a comprehensive report to Council on the January 23rd, 2024, Regular Council Meeting on community grants that addresses the following:

“A detailed report on the grants of $46,650 and any other grants distributed to date, including who authorized the grants, were the grant applications vetted by the Human Services Advisory and Grant Funding Adjudication Committee, and who suspended the grant program and why?”

Joanne Burrows
Vaishali Kumar
Kavita Prasad
Daina Barbary

Vote: Unanimous

231212-19

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that the Official Administrator restate Motion 231212-07 to read as:

“Moved that the Official Administrator and the Interim CAO meet with the Chestermere Regional Community Association Executive and representatives of Rocky View County to discuss opportunities for recreational enhancements and grant funding

Vote: Unanimous

231212-30

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that Council move into Closed Session at 10:22 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – Advice from Officials
FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information

Vote: Unanimous

231212-31

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that Council come out of Closed Session at 10:32 a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

231212-32

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that, with the respect to the City’s application to the Court of King’s Bench for judicial review, the Interim Chief Administrative Officer be directed to retain an independent lawyer to provide an opinion on the following questions:

Does the City have any reasonable chance of success if the City failed to serve:
- The official Administrator of the City;
- The inspector of the City; or
- The Councillors of the City (at the time the judicial review was filed).
Did the City serve, in accordance with the Alberta Rules of Court;
The Official Administrator of the City;
The inspector of the City; or
The Councillors of the City (at the time the judicial review was filed).
Is the subject matter of the judicial review moot as a result of Ministerial Order MSD:076/23?
Does the judicial review have a reasonable chance of success such that it is in the public interest for the City to continue with the judicial review?

And the Official Administrator, in my role as Council further direct:

That the cost of the legal opinion not exceed $20,000

That the costs of the legal opinion be drawn from a specific budgeted (legal expenses) area in the City’s Operating Budget; and the Interim CAO cooperation with Jeff Moroz, and any other legal counsel involved in the application of the judicial review, to provide all necessary legal documents to them.

231212-33

Moved by the Official Administrator

Moved that Council adjourn at 10:37 a.m.

December 5, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

231205-01

Moved.

Moved that the Official Administrator adopt the Agenda for the December 5, 2023, Regular Council Meeting with the following amendments:

Defer Section 3 – Council Discussion and Items 3.1 – CRCA Discussion, Item 3.2 – Library Discussion/Improved Spaces, Item 3.3 – December 19th Council Meeting Announcement.
Defer Section 4 – Reports for Information and Item 4.1 – Quality Management Plan Update.
Defer Section 5 – Closed Session and Item 5.1 – Annexation Workshop, Item 5.2 – Labour Relations, Item 5.3 – Lift Station 12, Item 5.4 – Library Discussion/ Improved Space, Item 5.5 – Legal Matters.
Add Section 6 – Council Business
Add Item 6.1 – Interim CAO Employment Agreement
Add Item 6.2 – Signing Authority
Add Section 7 – Notice of Motion
Add Item 7.1 – CUPE Local 37 Contract
Add Item 7.2 – Ministerial Directives and Cuff Inspection Report
Add Item 7.3 – 2024 Interim Operating Budget
Add Item 7.4 – CAO Bylaw
Add Item 7.5 – Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) and Rocky View County (RVC) Meeting
Add Item 7.6 – Grants for Non-Profit Groups and Organizations
Add Section 8 – Adjournment

Vote: Unanimous

231205-02

Motion that Council restate Motion #231031-13 to read as, “MJM continues to have authority to act on legal matters as directed. The legal fees associated with the representation shall continue to be paid from the general operating funds. Each legal account shall be approved by Administration. The annual budget shall contain a provision for legal fees.”

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk,

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231128-05

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council restate Motion #231031-25 to read as, “The previous engagement of MJM LLP continues to be approved.”

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231128-06

Moved by Deputy Major Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the information regarding Agenda Item 6.1, the Entertainment District Stormwater Analysis as presented.

Motion: Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231128-07

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration on the contingency that Rocky View County releases control of Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) to the City of Chestermere with the intent of the City of Chestermere to assume operational control of the CRCA
to:
• Retain all staff, tenants, and user groups and maintain all rates the same or reduced through subsidies.
• City of Chestermere discontinue CRCA lawsuit against Rocky View County (RVC) and mitigate RVC’s legal concerns. Negotiate with RVC for expansion construction and purchase.
• City of Chestermere to work with CRCA Board on assuming operations and transitioning to City operations.

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231128-08

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration, contingent on the City of Chestermere assuming operational control, to keep all pre-existing tenant leases in place and ensure that all tenant bookings remain intact. In addition, ensure that Community Grants are available to be used to subsidize these community user groups.

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231128-09

Moved by Deputy Major Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council, contingent on the City of Chestermere assuming operational control, place caveats on the CRCA land to ensure only Recreational
Related Developments will be allowed

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231128-10

Moved by Deputy Major Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration, contingent on the City of Chestermere assuming operational control and the 2024 Budget, to use funding from Recreation Off-site Levies, Local Government Fiscal Framework, grants, and donation sources to fund the expediated development of a hockey rink for the Chestermere Recreation Centre

Motion: Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231121-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council adopt the Agenda for the November 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting as presented

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231121-02

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the October 17, 2023, Special Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments

Motion : N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231121-03

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the October 31, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231121-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the November 14, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231121-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes with the following amendment:

Amend Motion 230912-28 to read as:

Motion that Council make the following amendments to Bylaw 023-23, being the Lakeside Golf Course MDP Amendment Bylaw:

Amend “A Bylaw of the City of Chestermere, in the province of Alberta, to amend the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 015-15) of the City of Chestermere to provide infill residential development standards for the East Acreage, North Acreages, and Paradise Meadows areas” to read as “A Bylaw in the City of Chestermere, in the Province of Alberta, to amend the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 015-15) of the City of Chestermere to amend MDP Figure 8 – Land Use Concept”
Amend Schedule A of Bylaw 023-23, being the Lakeside Golf Course MDP Amendment Bylaw, to reflect Schedule A in the presentation for Item F.5 on the September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231121-06

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approve DP#22-Public Art- Lighthouse, subject to the conditions included in Exhibit A as presented on the November 21, 2023 Agenda – Item 5.1

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Mel Foat

231121-07

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approves DP#22-HOA, subject to the conditions included in Exhibit A, from the November 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda – Item 5.2

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Concillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Mel Foat

231121-08

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the Design and Risk Basis for the Utility Master Plan presentation as information

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231121-09

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council move into Closed Session at 10:51 A.M. to discuss the following:

FOIP Div. 2 Part 1 S.29 – Information that is or will be available to the public – Third party discussion
FOIP Div. 2 Part 1 S. 23 – Local body confidence – Labour relations
FOIP Div. 2 Part 1 S.25 – Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public public body – Lift Station 12

Motion that Council direct Administration add the Centralized Stormwater Reservoir Outfall pipeline alignment to an inter-municipal meeting with Rocky View County.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231114-08

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council move into Closed Session at 11:33 a.m. to discuss the following:

FOIP Div. 1 Part 2 s. 25-Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body: 11 Acres
FOIP Div. 1 Part 2.s 25- Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body: Lift Station #12

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231114-09

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of Closed Session at 12:01 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231114-10

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephan Hanley

Motion that Council accept the discussion regarding Agenda Item 7.1-11 Acres as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231114-11

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephan Hanley

Motion that Council accept the discussion regarding Agenda Item 7.2-Lift Station #12 as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231114-12

Motion that Council open the Public Hearing for Bylaw 015-23, Planned Lot Cap MDP Amendment Bylaw at 9:10 a.m.

231031-14

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council approve policies, as presented:

023-14 Parks and Recreation Committee
023-15 Family & Community Support Services Advisory Committee
023-16 Protective Services Communications Committee

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

231031-15

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council rescind the following policies:

022-02 Aging in Place Committee
022-04 Chestermere Accessibility and Streetscape Advisory Board
022-05 Chestermere and Area Welcoming and Inclusion Committee
022-12 Social Master Plan Committee
022-08 Lake Recreation Committee
022-09 Mayors’ Youth Task Force
022-10 Minor Sport Committee
022-13 Watershed Advisory Committee
022-11 Police Communications Committee

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council direct Administration to provide the Social Needs Assessment Report to Council and the Public by end of day November 1, 2023.

Vote: Unanimous

231031-24

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Municipal Affairs + Directives Update presentation as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231031-25

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council confirm that Council approves the engagement of MJM LLP to commence Judicial Review proceedings to KB Action No. 2301-11946.

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

231031-26

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to investigate items listed in Agenda item 8.6 and to return to Council with feedback addressing the issues, if needed.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231031-27

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council table item 8.7 Bylaw 022-10 Land Use Bylaw discussion until November 14, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

231031-28

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council move into Closed Session at 4:54 p.m. to discuss the following:

9.1 FOIP Division 1, Part 2, s.29-Information that is or will be available to the public- Directive 5.c
9.2 FOIP Division 1, Part 2 s.25- Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body-11 Acres
9.3 FOIP Division 1, Part 2, s.21- Disclosure to harmful intergovernmental relations-Legal matters

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 023-23, being the Lakeside Green Golf Course MDP Amendment Bylaw.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Defeated

Opposed: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231017-40

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 9:07 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

October 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

231017-01

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the October 17, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda as presented.

Vote: Unanimous

231017-02

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the August 31, 2023, Special Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments.

Vote: Unanimous

231017-03

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the September 12, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments.

Vote: Carried 6-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

231017-04

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct administration to complete the settlement and full release as per the information in Agenda item 10.2 based on finding options for repayment, final agreement is subject to Council approval

Vote: Unanimous

231017-05

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that council directs administration, to request the provincial government to direct their Official Administrator to review all motions of council within 7 days or provide a reasonable explanation for a delay.

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231017-06

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council directs Administration to request from provincial government to outline the appeal process of disallowed motions.

Vote: Carried 5-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231017-07

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Communications Update presentation as information.

Vote: Unanimous

231017-08

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council Move into Closed Session at 9:55 a.m. to discuss the following:
o FOIP Part 1, Division 2, Section 23 Local Body Confidence — Legal Matters

Vote: Carried 5-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council come out of Closed Session at 11:30 a.m.

Vote: Unanimously

231017-13

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council release both Closed Session discussions relating to FOIP Section 23 during the October 17, 2023 Regular Council meeting from 9:55 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

231017-14

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council agree to not use electronic devices to interact with members of the public during a Council Meeting or perform other unrelated activities.

Vote: Unanimous

231017-15

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council demand that Councillor Dean release all text messages from his personal electronic device during the Regular Meeting of Council on October 17, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to a third-party legal counsel MJM LLP Jeff Moroz to determine if related to Council business.

Abstained: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

231017-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approve the award of $268,000.00 for the City of Chestermere Growth Study contract to V3 Companies of Canada Ltd. and authorize the City Director of Growth and Development and the Mayor to sign the contract.

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Vote: Unanimous

231017-34

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept item 10.3 on the October 17, 2023, Regular Council Meeting agenda, as information

Vote: Unanimously

231017-35

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 5:18 p.m.

Vote: Unanimously

September 26, 2023 - Regular Meeting Of Council

230926-01

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the agenda for September 26, 2023 Regular Council Meeting with the following amendments:
0 Item 6.5 — Cancel the October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
o Item 6.6 — Notice of Motion

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

230926-02

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Bylaw 015-23 MDP Amending Bylaw presentation as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230926-03

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approve the scheduling of a Public Hearing for Bylaw 015-23 to take place at 9:00am on October 31, 2023.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230926-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council directs City Administration to proceed with the asset transfer to the City of Calgary, for the portion of the 17 Ave Water Main between 84 St SE and RR 284.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230926-05

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

“Motion that Council allows administration to implement the transit system for the City of Chestermere; Council allows administration to purchase the buses needed to begin the City of Chestermere Transit program, and any purchases would come out of the 2023 Transportation Budget; the buses will be a combination of Molly Trolleys and Shuttle buses. Administration provides quarterly updates for Council’s Refinements of the implementation plan. New infrastructure costs shall consist of only posts and/or signs.”

~~Moved by Councillor Mel Foat~~

Motion that council request that the OA be required to review all Motions and Resolutions within 7 days and to make this request to not only the Minister of Municipal Affairs but to the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Justice.

~~Vote: Carried 4-3~~

~~In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk~~

~~Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan~~

230926-12

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council rescind Motion 230926-11 which reads as:
“Motion that Council request that the OA be required to review all Motions and Resolutions within 7 days and to make this request to not only the Minister of Municipal Affairs but to the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Justice.”

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230926-13

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Councillor Foat brought Notice of Motion to Council, seconded by the Mayor, to bring these two items to the October 17, 2023 Council Meeting:

1. Motion that Council request that the OA be required to review all Motions and Resolutions within 7 days and to make this request to not only the Minister of Municipal Affairs but to the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Justice.”

2. Motion that Council requests that all previous Disallowed Motions and Resolutions be sent to Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Justice Mr. Avery, and the Minister Ric Mclver and approval of this motion be granted within seven days.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230926-14

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration to respond to Municipal Affairs with the report identified in item 6.6 of the September 26, 2023 Regular Council Meeting by September 29, 2023.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230926-15

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to bring forward “Council-Administration Protocols” to guide relationships between all Council members, senior management, and staff.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230926-16

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Review of Minister Mclver’s list of clarifications — August 2, 2023 Presentation as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230926-17

Motion that Council accept the RCMP Southern Alberta District Included in Judicial Reviews re: RCMP Interference and Misconduct presentation as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-2

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230912-11

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion to open the public hearing for Bylaw 016-23, being the Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Business Park/Light Industrial District Amendments — Health Care Facility, on September 12, 2023 at 2:17 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230912-12

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Is the question of Land Value change irrelevant to the Public Hearing of Bylaw 016-23, being the Land Use Bylaw Amendment of allowing permitted use Health Care Facility to the BP/Ll district.

Abstained: Councillor Mel Foat

230912-18

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council give second reading to Bylaw 017-23, being Municipal Development Plan Amendments — East Acreages, North Acreages, Paradise Meadows MDP Amendments, as presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Abstained: Councillor Mel Foat

230912-19

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 017-23, being Municipal Development Plan Amendments – East Acreages, North Acreages, Paradise Meadows MDP Amendments, as presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Abstained: Councillor Mel Foat

230912-20

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council give second reading to Bylaw 018-23, being the Land Use Bylaw Amendments – East Acreages, North Acreages, Paradise Meadows LUB Amendments, as presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Abstained: Councillor Mel Foat

230912-21

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 018-23, being the Land Use Bylaw Amendments – East Acreages, North Acreages, Paradise Meadows LUB Amendments, as presented.

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230912-27

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that Council direct Administration to further investigate the claim of a caveat of restricting further development of Lakeside Greens Golf Course.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230912-28

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council make the following amendments to Bylaw 023-23, being the Lakeside Golf Course MDP Amendment Bylaw:
– Amend “A Bylaw of the City of Chestermere, in the Province of Alberta,
to amend the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw O15-15) of the City of
Chestermere to provide infill residential development standards for the
East Acreage, North Acreages, and Paradise Meadows areas.” to read
“A Bylaw of the City of Chestermere, in the Province of Alberta, to
amend the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 015-15) of the City of
Chestermere to provide infill residential development standards for the
East Acreage, North Acreages, and Paradise Meadows areas.”
o Amend “fort he East Acreage, North Acreages, and Paradise Meadows
areas” to “to amend MDP Figure 8 — Land Use Concept.”
o Amend Schedule A of Bylaw 023-23, being the Lakeside Golf Course
MDP Amendment Bylaw, to reflect Schedule A in the presentation for
Item F.5 on the September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

Moved by Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to develop an action plan to submit to Municipal Affairs as per Directive 3.a & 3.b as to why Council feels the City’s Procedural Bylaw is adequate and compliant with the MGA.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Mel Foat

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230912-35

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230831-07

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council agree to the 12-year review period with regards to Agenda Item E.2 on the August 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting Agenda.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Defeated 5-1-1

In Favor: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Opposed: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230831-08

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council agree to the 7-year review period as per CRA Guidelines with regards to item E.2 on the August 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting Agenda.

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230831-09

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council direct Administration to refund tax roll number#60542000 property tax in accordance with option 2b, in the amount of $129,880.72, as stated in Agenda item E.2 in the August 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting with funds drawn from the unrestricted surplus account

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Defeated 1-4-1-1

In Favor: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat,

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Abstained: Mayor Jeff Colvin

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230831-10

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council direct Administration to refund tax roll number #60542000 property tax in accordance with option 1b, in the amount of $110,528.71 as stated in Agenda item E.2 in the August 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting with funds drawn from the unrestricted surplus account.

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2-1

In Favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal—Watt

230831-11

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that council open the Nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that council direct Administration to retain Deputy Mayor Hanley’s salary at his previous Councilor’s salary for the duration of his appointment as Deputy Mayor and these budgeted additional funds be directed to ‘Gifts of Kindness.‘

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230831-16

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration to provide Municipal Affairs with the Ronald W. Slater’s report as of August 30, 2023 with regards to agenda Item E4 on the August 31, 2023 Special Council Meeting, in compliance with Directive 4.b.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230831-17

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council directs Administration to provide Municipal Affairs with the following Action Plan as it relates to Directive 4.c:
1. Recommend that the Tri CAO Model to be reviewed by future
Councils.
2. Bylaw 006-22, being the Designated Bylaw Officer Bylaw, be
review by Legal to ensure and enhance its compliance with the
MGA to provide increased clarity.
3. Ronald W. Slater to speak with the three City Directors, privately
and individually, and discuss the effectiveness, benefits and
challenges each director is experiencing.
4. Ronald W. Slater to provide a report and in person discussion,
upon completion of Action Plan point 3, to Council.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230831-18

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council accept Item E.5, being the Directive 3 Procedural Bylaw Review discussion as information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230831-19

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 3:28 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

July 25, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230725-01

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council remove Item H.1- Directive 1 and Directive 5.a Review, from the July 25, 2023 Regular Council meeting agenda

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Defeated 2-4

Opposed: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

Absent: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230725-02

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the agenda for the July 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting agenda with the following amendments: · Add “Highway 1 / Rainbow Road Acceleration Lane Design Budget” to section G

· Move Item H.1 “Directive 1 and Directive 5a Review” to Section I – Closed Session – under FOIP S. 21 – Intergovernmental Relations.

· Remove item I.2 – Audited Financial Statements

· Move I.4 – Local Public Body Confidence – to D.3 reports for information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-2

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230725-03

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council under Procedure Bylaw #014-22 section 2.3 temporarily suspend the following rules or procedure – #17.1 Council meetings are recorded and livestreamed to the public with the exception of Closed sessions, to allow the closed session of the council meeting to be recorded but not livestreamed. Under section 2.3, this motion to suspend the rules or procedures is only in effect for today’s Regular Council meeting of July 25, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

Absent: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230725-20

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council move into closed session at 2:55 p.m. to discuss the following: · FOIP S. 25 – Land Discussion

· FOIP S. 25 – Recreational/Public Safety

· FOIP S. 23(2) – Directive 1 & 5.a

· FOIP S. 25 – 11 Acres

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230725-26

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council to direct administration to refund roll number 60542000 property tax in accordance with 2b as stated in Agenda item I.7 from the July 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting with funds to be drawn from the unrestricted surplus account

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 3-2-2

Opposed: Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Shannon Dean

230725-27

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council add emergent item titled Directive 4.a to the July 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230725-28

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council direct administration to engage a municipal consultant as per Directive 4.a before July 31, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230725-29

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council table the following items: · Item I.4 – Directive 3.a

· Item I.6 – Community Support Services

· Item I.8 Directive 1 & 5.a

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-1-2

Opposed: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230725-30

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give second reading to Bylaw 014-23 Clearwater Park Securities Amendment Bylaw as amended

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

Opposed: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230718-07

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 014-23 Clearwater Park Securities Amendment Bylaw

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

Opposed: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230718-08

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give first reading to Bylaw 016-23, Land Use Bylaw Amendment

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230718-09

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council schedule a public hearing for Bylaw 016-23 Land Use Bylaw amendment, on September 12, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230718-10

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion That Council approve a Subdivision Endorsement Extension affecting the expired Bridgeport Phase 1 Subdivision by Tentative Plan approval (City File: SB22-005), subject to the following conditions:

1. The subdivision endorsement period extends to April 26, 2024;

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into closed session at 3:28 p.m. to discuss the following:· FOIP S.25 – Land Discussion

230711-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the agenda for the July 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting agenda as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the June 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments, with the following amendments:

Add “Unanimously” to follow “Carried” on all applicable votes
Add “add as” to motion 230613-01
Add “Jarmail Sihota, 530556 Alberta Ltd., Theo Van Evenlingen” to the people in attendance for Section G.4
Remove the word “DISABLED” from motion 230613-09
Motion number 230613-19 change the vote from 5-1-1 to 4-2-1

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-03

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the June 20, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-04

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the June 29, 2023 CUI Board (1538974 Alberta LTD.) Meeting Minutes as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-05

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct the City Director of Community Operations, and Administration, to further investigate racing pigeons in the City of Chestermere and their impact on the neighbors and return to Council with a report

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

230711-06

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct City Director of Community Operations and Administration to return to Council with a report about hours of operations of off highway vehicles and investigate if pre-existing bylaws and regulations address concerns of noise and safety and amend Bylaw 036-20, being the Traffic Control Bylaw to remove Section 18.6(g)

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-07

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council authorize the hiring of the individual discussed in the June 20, 2023 Special Council Meeting as Director of Government Relations as an hourly consultant to start immediately using funding Line 9402 of the 2023 Operating Budget

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-3

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

230711-08

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council establish and recruit the positions of Special Projects Director and Director of Government Relations for the Strategic Advisory Group, using funding Line 9402 of the 2023 Operating Budget, and return to Council with a short-list of candidates for decisions

Opposed: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

Absent: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230711-18

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into closed session at 3:45 P.M. to discuss the following:

FOIP S. 17 – Staff Matters
FOIP S. 29 – CRCA Proposal

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-19

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of closed session at 5:45 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-20

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council authorize City Director of Community Operations to proceed with formal outsourcing review and issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for:

Waste Management (All 3 Waste Streams)
Parks (turf maintenance, gardening, landscaping, irrigation, and construction, pathway and buildings snow removal)
Roads (street sweeping, line painting, asphalt repairs, and sign maintenance). (May include snow plowing)

Once all the RFP’s have been received, a comparison report will be presented to council. The City will engage the public through consultation on providing the services internally or moving to 3rd party options

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 3-2-2

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230711-21

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council releases the summary of the CRCA proposal

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230711-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 6:05 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

June 27, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230627-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the agenda for the June 27, 2023 Regular Council Meeting with the following amendments:

Remove Items C.1 and C.2 being the June 13 and June 20 Council Meeting Minutes
Move I.2 being FOIP S.25 – Lift Station #12, to immediately follow F.2 to be held in Closed Session
Add FOIP S.29 under Section I – information that is or will be available to the Public – CRCA Discussion to be held in closed session

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council amend Bylaw 008-23, being the proposed East Acreages Municipal Development Plan, to include North Acreages and Paradise Meadows in the Municipal Development Plan

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-03

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council amend Bylaw 009-23, being the Proposed Transitional Rural Residential District Land Use Bylaw, to include North Acreages and Paradise Meadows in the Land Use Bylaw

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-04

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to that Council lift from the table the following items:

Directive #1, Recommendation #2, 3i’s
FOIP S.25 – Land/Labour/Legal

FOIP S. – Code of Conduct Presentation
FOIP S. – Waterslide
FOIP S. – Lift Station #12

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of Closed Session at 6:07 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council seek legal opinion on agenda item I.2

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-23

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council accept the CRCA discussion as information and to release details of the discussion to the Public as soon as possible

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230627-24

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council to accept the Directive #1, recommendation #2, 3i’s as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

WebEx/Not recorded: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

230627-25

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council reschedule the July 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting date to be held on July 11, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

WebEx/Not recorded: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

230627-26

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council table the following Agenda items:

G.1 Communications Update Carnival/Canada Day
G.4 Directive #5 Code of Conduct Presentation
G.3 Directive #1, Recommendation #2, 3i’s
H.1 John Morris/Chestermere Station Way Intersection

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

WebEx/Not recorded: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

230627-27

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 8:42 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administration from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

WebEx/Not recorded: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

June 20, 2023 - Special Meeting of Council

230620-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the June 20, 2023 Special Council Meeting agenda as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-02

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Recommendation Review Section. 22 discussion as information

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-03

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Municipal Affairs Directive 12 – Bi-monthly Update Report #2 as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-04

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council moves into closed session at 10:36 A.M. to discuss the following:

FOIP S.24 – Strategic Projects Director and Government Relations

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of closed session at 1:39 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-06

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council establish and recruit the positions of Special Projects Director and Director of Government Relations for the Strategic Advisory Group Department and return to Council for decision

Motion Disallowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councilor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

230620-07

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council moves into closed session at 1:39 P.M. to discuss the following:

FOIP S. 29 – Municipal Affairs Roles and Responsibilities Workshop 2-6 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-08

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of closed session at 5:19 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-09

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accepts the Municipal Affairs Roles & Responsibilities Workshop as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230620-10

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 5:20 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

June 13, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230613-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Agenda with the following amendments:

Add as per section 25 of the FOIP Act – Land and Legal

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230613-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the May 30, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as presented and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230613-03

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council accept the June 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as presented and acknowledge the Official Administrator’s comments

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230613-04

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give Third and Final Reading to Bylaw 012-23 being the Animal Control Amending Bylaw as amended

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council move into closed session at 10:44 A.M. to discuss the following:

FOIP S. 16 – Rainbow Road
FOIP S. 16 – Sprung Structures
FOIP S. 25 – Land/Legal/Labour
FOIP S. 16 – Tax Review
FOIP S. 16 – TMP Workshop
FOIP S. 29 – Municipal Affairs Workshop
FOIP S. 25 – Land/Legal/Labour

230613-20

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council table the following agenda items:

G.2 – Sprung Structures
G.7 – Land/Labour/Legal

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230613-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 7:04 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

June 6, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230606-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Agenda as amended:

Remove F.1 Feasibility Fee Schedule

FOIP Section 17 – Staff Matters
FOIP Section 16 – Tax Review
FOIP Section 25 – Land/Legal/Labour
FOIP Section 25 – Land/Legal/Labour
FOIP Section 29 – Committee Appointments
FOIP Section 25 – Directive 11

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230606-20

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council add an emergent agenda item as per the Procedure Bylaw section 6.3 Emergent Business

Add rescheduling of the June 13, 2023 Public Hearing for Bylaw 008-23 and 009-23

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230606-21

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council reschedule the public hearings for Bylaw 008-23 and Bylaw 009-23 from June 13, 2023 to June 27, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230606-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council table the Cuff Recommendation Review presentation

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230606-23

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council proclaim the month of June as Pride Month and sign the proclamation form

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean and Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Absent: Councillor Narayan Ritesh

230530-11

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approve City Director of Community Operations and Administration to proceed in the procurement of Motorcycles, Gear, Equipment, and training and the purchase of 2 Honda Africa Twin CRF 1100 Motorcycles allows for a back up and 3-4 Community Officers to be trained and outfitted with safety and gear to be funded from the restricted surplus account

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into Closed session at 1:00 P.M. to discuss the following:

As per FOIP, Section 21 – Annexation
As per FOIP, Section 29 – Auditor Appointment
As per FOIP, Section 29 – Strategic Plan Review

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230530-20

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of closed session at 3:04 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230530-21

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council supports the following rational and vision for the annexation:

The annexation will provide the opportunity for the City of Chestermere to grow in its ability to be a full and wholesome community with expanded recreation and residential opportunities and future commercial and industrial uses in appropriate locations. Lands being considered for annexation will align with the 2022-2025 Chestermere Strategic Plan and will ensure that all existing and future developments are safe, well connected and serviced in an economic, efficient and sustainable manner

Motion that Council accept the May 16, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments:

To remove item C.1 being the May 2, 2023 OA Approved Minutes and to add them to the May 30, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Mayor and Council approval; and
To move heading I. Bylaws, to follow heading E. Public Hearing and prior to heading F. Public Presentations; and
To add a Closed Session item Section 17 of FOIP – Staffing Matter under section N

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230516-20

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council directs Administration to develop the 2023 Tax Mill Rate Bylaw using 3.61 as the Tax Mill Rate and return to Council on May 30, 2023

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 7:06 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

May 2, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230502-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the May 2, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments:

Remove – Section D, Item 1 – 4th Quarter Financial Update Presentation & Section D Item 2 – Tax Rate Presentation
Move Section F Item 1, being the MDP Discussion, to follow the approval of the minutes

As per the FOIP section 16 (1) – Land, Labour, and/or Legal
As per the FOIP section 21 (1) – Ministry of Municipal Affairs’ Directives

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Budget Request of $25,000 for Phase 1 of the Joint Planning Area 2 Context Study Terms of Reference as presented. Funding is authorized to be provided from the Restricted Surplus Account, if all other funding sources have been exhausted

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: None

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

230425-17

Moved by Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the City Hall Life Cycle and Enhancement Plan presentation as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-18

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to apply for MSI funding of $280,000 for Enhancement to City Hall and to start the RFP process for this year in 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

230425-19

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to apply for additional MSI Funding for an amount of $270,000 (totaling $550,000) for the Enhancement to City Hall and City Hall parking lot expansion, and to start the RFP process for this year in 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-20

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Action Item List – Community Operations Update presentation as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-21

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council appoint the following members to the Chestermere Library Board:

Samantha Smorong
Lauren Stahl
Rupinder Dullat

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council moves into In-Camera at 12:18 P.M. to discuss the following:

As per the FOIP section 24 (1) – Strategic Plan
As per the FOIP section 21 (1) – Ministry of Municipal Affairs’ Directives

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-23

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of closed session at 5:54 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-24

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council accept the Community Support Services and the CMRB – Joint Planning Area 2 presentations as information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-25

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council direct the City Director of Corporate Services and Administration to release the draft Strategic Plan to the public for input

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230425-26

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of in-camera at 5:30 P.M.

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: None

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

230418-13

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct the Mayor to contact the Minister of Municipal Affairs seeking greater clarification with how Council is to proceed with Directive 1, specifically as it relates to Mr. Cuff’s recommendation 2 in the inspection report, and if Municipal Affairs can communicate virtually with Council and to return to Council as soon as possible

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: None

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

230418-14

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council schedule another workshop for the Strategic Action Plan and Ministerial Orders for April 25, 2023

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: None

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

230418-15

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 5:32 P.M.

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: None

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean

April 18, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230418-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Agenda with the following amendments:

Add Section F – Closed Session – FOIP Act – Part 1, Section 2, Subdivision 21 – Disclosure Harmful to intergovernmental relations – Flag Ceremony Update

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give consideration for Third Reading to Bylaw 005-23, being the Amended Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Defeated 2-5

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin and Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

230404-19

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to send a consolidated version of Bylaw 003-19 and Bylaw 005-23, being the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw to be brought back to Council for Third Reading for April 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230404-20

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council under Procedure Bylaw #014-22 section 2.3 temporarily suspend the following rules or procedures – #17.1 Council Meetings are recorded and livestreamed to the public with the exception of Closed Sessions, to allow the closed session of the council meeting to be recorded but not livestreamed. Under section 2.3, this motion to suspend the rules or procedures is only in effect for today’s Regular Council meeting of April 4, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-2

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean and Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

230404-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into In-Camera at 11:08 A.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230404-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of In-Camera at 12:49 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230404-23

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration to provide library applicants to the Library Board for their consideration and recommendations to Council for appointment

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230404-24

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council appoint the following individual to the Watershed Advisory Committee:

Toni Decosta

230328-11

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration, in consultation with the Accessibility and Streetscape Advisory Committee, to include within the Transportation Master Plan to include a wider Pathways System throughout Chestermere with focus on Rainbow Road, Chestermere Boulevard, East Side, Canal Pathway, and Range Road 284

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

230328-12

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct City Director of Community Growth and Infrastructure and Administration to investigate and clarify ownership of Fencing on Roadways and to research Land Improvement Tax Bylaw, or other revenue sources (i.e. grants), for Fencing Upgrades throughout Chestermere and to come back with an update which details the process and the impact on affected Property Owners to Council no later than the end of May 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council under Procedure Bylaw #014-22 section 2.3 temporarily suspend the following rules or procedure – #17.1 Council meetings are recorded and livestreamed to the public with the exception of Closed Sessions, to allow the closed session of the council meeting to be recorded but not livestreamed. Under section 2.3, this motion to suspend the rules or procedures is only in effect for today’s Regular Council meeting of March 28, 2023 and the only recording of the March 28, 2023 Regular Council Meeting will be stored with our existing back-ups in a locked safe

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Blaine Funk,

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

Absent: Councillor Johal-Watt

230328-29

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into In-Camera at 3:42 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230328-30

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of In-Camera at 5:55 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230328-31

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council accept with Hiring of the Economic Development Manager for the strategic advisory

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to move out of In-Camera at 4:42 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-0-2 (Johal-Watt and Narayan absent)

230307-14

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council appoint these individuals to the following Committees for a term effective till December 31, 2024:

Aging in Place Committee:
- Susan Lemmer
- Rupinder Dullat
- Kamran Bhutta
Audit Committee
- Joanna Herman
- Jill Garcia
The Chestermere Accessibility and Streetscape Advisory Board
- Mohammad Naveed Sultan
- Dennis (Ronald) van Schuur
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Board
- Rupinder Dullat
- Z.T. Toni Decosta
Social Master Plan
- Z.T. Toni Decosta
- Rupinder Dullat
- Haily Romano
- Kathy Skiora
Chestermere and Area Welcoming and Inclusion Committee
- Z.T. Toni Decosta
- Rupinder Dullat
The Lake Recreation Committee
- Z.T. Toni Decosta
- Lee Dunbar
- Riley Georgsen

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 5-0-2 (Johal-Watt and Narayan absent)

230314-15

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council table the Third Reading of Bylaw #002-23, being the Combative Sports Commission Bylaw

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council come out of In-Camera at 4:15 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-0-3

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: N/A

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk

230224-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn at 4:16 P.M.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 4-0-3

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: N/A

Absent: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Blaine Funk

February 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting of Council

230214-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the Agenda for the February 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting as amended with the following additions:

As per the FOIP Act – Part 1, Division 2, Section 29 – Information that is or will be available to the public

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: Councillor Blaine Funk

2230214-10

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council direct Administration to proceed with an additional crosswalks – East Chestermere Link and East Lake View Road on the Southern side of the intersection and at the main entrance of Camp Chestermere and East Lake View Road on the Southern Side

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

230207-01

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council adopt the agenda for the February 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, and acknowledge while still compliant with the Municipal Government Act section 193(1)(2), as per section 2.3 of Bylaw #014-22 to elect to defer Section 6.1.3 and 6.1.4 of Bylaw #014-22 for today, February 7, 2023, given that two (2) business days notice was not provided by administration, as per Bylaw #014-22, as amended with the following additions:

Under Section E, Bylaw 002-23 – Combative Sports Commission Bylaw
As per the FOIP Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure harmful to personnel privacy

Motion that Council amend the Agenda to include the following items:

As per the FOIP Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 16 & 17 – Disclosure harmful to Business Interest of a third party & Disclosure harmful to personal privacy
As per the FOIP Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure harmful to personal privacy

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-14

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Aging in Place Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Krista Lavorato
Diana Bright
Abeer Araji
Mary Allen

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-15

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Audit Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Terra Klassen
Karlie van Schuur
Simina Giurcovici
Stephen Sgarbossa

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-16

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Chestermere Accessibility and Streetscape Advisory Board effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Colton Smorong
Jody Bell
Kristie Lavorato
Mir Hussain

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-17

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Ronald van Schuur
Kamran Bhutta
Mohammad Sultan
Mir Hussain
Kyle Benning

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-18

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Human Services Advisory and Grant Adjudication Committee effective immediately for a term ending on December 31, 2024;

Murry Grant

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-19

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Police Communications Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Jody Bell
Siobhan Koroll
Richard Grier
Sam Dhudwal
Avi Parmar
Monita Raj
Stephen Sgarbossa

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-20

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Social Master Plan Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Mir Hussain
Avi Parmer
Abeer Araji

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-21

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Chestermere and Area Welcoming and Inclusion Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Andrea Scheelar
Katrin Klausner
Mohammad Hussain
Avi Parmar
Abeer Araji

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-22

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Lake Recreation Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Jody Bell
Kamran Bhutta
Abeer Araji

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-23

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Watershed Advisory Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Jody Bell
Kamran Bhutta
Archet Kaur

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-24

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2024;

Phillip Hoetger
Terra Klassen
Patrick Watson
Stephen Sgarbossa

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-25

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council direct Legislative Services to coordinate with the Chestermere Library Board to appoint applicants to fill vacancies

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-26

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council direct Administration to contact the newly appointed committee members

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-27

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to continue advertising for committees with vacancies and to return to Council as needed and submit a report on April 24, 2023

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

230131-28

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council allows Administration to implement the transit system for the City of Chestermere; Council allows Administration to purchase the buses needed to begin the City of Chestermere Transit Program, and any purchases would come out of the 2023 Transportation Budget; the buses will be a combination of Molly Trolleys and Shuttle Buses

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean

230117-08

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Administration provides quarterly updates for Council’s Refinements of the implementation plan
New infrastructure costs shall consist of only posts and/or signs

Motion: N/A by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote:4-3 Carried

In Favor: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

Opposed: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

230117-09

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Phase 1 consists of the acquisition of shuttle buses
Phase 2 that Administration come back to Council prior to the purchases of Molly Trolleys
Administration provides quarterly updates for Council’s Refinements of the implementation plan
New infrastructure costs shall consist of only posts and/or signs

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

January 10, 2023 - Special Meeting of Council

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council appoint, effective immediately, Cameron Wong to City Director of Community Operations and direct Administration to update his employment agreement accordingly and send the completed contract to Council

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Carried 6-1-0

In favor: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

221220-07

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council appoint, effective immediately, Kim Wallace to City Director of Corporate Services and direct Administration to update her employment agreement accordingly and send the completed contract to Council

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approves the balanced 2023 Utility Plan as the 2023 Utility Operating Budget and its merging into the Municipal 2023 Operating Budget as recommended at the December 20, 2022 Council Meeting. Noting that:

There is no change in the Utility Rates
There is no impact on Municipal Property Taxes

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221220-28

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approves the 2023 operating plan as the 2023 Operating Budget and accepts the 2024 and 2025 operating plans as recommended at the December 20, 2022 Council Meeting. Noting that the 2023 Budget has no overall increase in Municipal Property Taxes and the merger of the utility company will increase Revenues and Expenses equally, keeping the 2023 Budget in balance

Moved by: N/A

Motion that Council gives Third Reading of Bylaw 025-22, being the City of Chestermere Committee Guideline

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221220-41

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council accept all Policies as amended, December 20, 2022, regarding Terms of Reference for the following policies:

Aging in Place 022-2
Audit 22-03
Chestermere Accessibility and Street Scape Advisory 022-04
Chestermere and Area Welcoming and Inclusion 022-05
Chestermere Economic Development Advisory 022-06
The Human Services Advisory and Grant Funding Adjudication 022-07
The Lake Recreation 022-08
Mayor’s Task Force 022-09
Minor Sports 022-10
Police Communications 022-11
Social Master Plan 022-12
Watershed Advisory 022-13

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221220-42

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council transfer all appointed members from the following Committee Public Members be automatically moved under the new Bylaw 025-22 and respective policies as of 6:00 P.M., December 20, 2022. The following Committees Human Services and Grand Adjudication, Police Communications Committee, Watershed Advisory, Assessment Review Board and Subdivision Appeal Board

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221220-43

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council appoint Cameron Wong and Dan Buryn as official Scrutineers for any Secret Ballot Votes required during the nomination process of Committees, and that they will destroy any secret ballots, once the meeting is adjourned

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221220-44

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council appoint the following Councillors to Committees:

Aging in Place – Deputy Mayor Foat and Councillor Dean
Accessibility and Streetscape – Councillor Narayan and Councillor Johal-Watt
Chestermere and Area Welcoming and Inclusion – Deputy Mayor Foat and Councillor Narayan
Chestermere Economic Development – Mayor Colvin and Councillor Funk
Human Service Grant Adjudication Committee – Councillor Johal-Watt and Councillor Hanley
The Lake Recreation Committee – Deputy Mayor Foat and Councillor Dean
Mayor’s Task Force – Mayor Colvin and Councillor Hanley
Minor Sports – Councillor Funk and Councillor Dean
Police Communications – Councillor Funk and Councillor Narayan
Social Master Plan – Mayor Colvin and Councillor Dean
Watershed Advisory Committee – Councillor Funk and Deputy Mayor Foat
Assessment review Board – Councillor Funk
Subdivision and Appeal – Councillor Narayan and Councillor Funk (as alternate)
Library – Councillor Dean and Councillor Funk
Chamber of Commerce – Mayor Colvin and Deputy Mayor Foat (as alternate)
Intercity Form on Social Policy – Councillor Narayan
Airport Committee – Deputy Mayor Foat

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous (Narayan and Johal-Watt absent)

221220-45

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council authorizes Administration to implement Darktrace Cyber Security in the city of Chestermere. The 2022 unbudgeted cost of one month will be absorbed within current year betterment and the 2023 costs are included in the 2023 budget submissions

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to adjust the 2023 Capital Budget to reflect and changes due to the new Cost Estimate received in RFP

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221115-18

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council allow the recording of only the Mayor for the Roundtable Discussion.

Motion that Council add the Minor Sports Task Force under Item G: New Business

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council add Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act to Section F: In Camera

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to Table the November 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes to November 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion to accept the Police Communications Committee Minutes for September 22, 2022, as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion to Accept the Human Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2022, as presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council acknowledge the receipt of the administrators comments for the September 6, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as Presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Motion that Council acknowledge the receipt of the administrators comments for the September 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council acknowledge the receipt of the administrators comments for the September 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion that Council have a more detailed review of the Official Administrator’s accounts and have the City Lawyer come to Council for the November 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting to explain their findings.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: 4-3-0

CARRIED: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blain Funk

OPPOSED: Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Release, in full, the Official Administrators Report Rationale for Decision Submitted October 18, 2022 for the September 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council acknowledges the receipt of the Official Administrator’s comments for the September 27, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council release the Official Administrator’s report Review and Approval of Council Meeting Minutes, in full, submitted for the September 6, 2022; September 13, 2022; September 20, 2022; September 27, 2022; October 4, 2022; October 18, 2022; November 1, 2022 Council Meetings and the Official Administrator’s decision report appendix (Rationale for Decisions) for September 27, 2022 Special Council Meeting.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council acknowledges the receipt of the Official Administrator’s Comments for the October 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council Accept the Minor Sports Task Force Terms of Reference as amended, removing “to be confirmed” to member organizations and changing the “Members” to Member Organizations.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council approve the award of this contract to EXP Consultants to complete the Transportation Master Plan Supplement and authorize the City Director, Growth and Development and the Mayor to sign the contract.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to accept the East Acreages verbal update as per Action Item #21-469 as Presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Community Standard bylaw, Pilot Project, Liquor in the Parks Action Item #22-126 Update as presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Community Standard Bylaw 004-12, regarding Ice Shacks, update as presented and to return to Council December 6, 2022

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Off-Highway Vehicle Lake Access Points presentation as Information, and request the Constable Trevor Bowman come back to Council on December 6, 2022

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council goes into Camera at 3:22 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council comes out of In Camera at 3:48 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council Agrees to lend Jerry Gautreau to Corporate Services to oversee and manage the Legislative Services and Records Department along with maintaining his Current Responsibilities until May 16, 2023, with a progress report to Council on February 14, 2023. This arrangement could be extended by a further motion of Council.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into Camera at 4:30 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Move out of In Camera at 4:57.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council come out of In Camera at 6:33 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

October 18, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

221018-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council Accepts the Agenda as Presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221018-14

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council Accept this Proclamation on Watch your Waste for this week in this City of Chestermere

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

221018-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Council Accept the Minutes of October 4, 2022, Regular Council Meeting as Amended subject to sign off of the Administrator

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220927-01

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Adopt the Agenda as Presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220927-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council amended the motion of the March 15, 2022 of the worlds

longest Hockey Game to remove the words “in kind.”

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220927-03

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council Directs Administration to review the process to seek clarification of

motions to ensure timely disbursements and advise Council by email and any

corrective measures taken

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220927-04

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Directs Administration that the World’s Longest Hockey Game source of funding is Councils Budget for the Sponsorship of Community Events

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220927-05

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move into Camera at 9:12 a.m

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to Come out of in-Camera at 1:26p.m

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to Adjourn Then meeting at this time 2:45p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

September 20, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Adopt the Agenda as Presented.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept September 13, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes as Presented

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Accept the Firehall Medical Capabilities Presentation as Information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Receive the Strategic Plan Update as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Direct Administration to book a workshop on our Strategic Plan framework to advance it September 27, 2022

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council accept the Civic Site – Subdivision of 20 Acres Recreational Lands Presentation as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Accept Federal, Provincial Transportation Grants for Roads and Bridges Presentation as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion to Accept the Storm Pond Usage Presentation as Information.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept All Season City Property Report as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration to develop a method for the public to voice Concerns and have administration address them.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council give first reading on the proposed in the Surety Bonds Policy as Presented Subject to Legal review

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Direct admin to work Community Therapy dogs on creating a presentation for the October 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting on the possibility of a joint venture with the City. Included in the presentation will be the contents related to Alta link, liability, safety, budget and insurance. Also included would be information gathered from residents at the open house regarding what will be known as the Steve King Dog Park.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: 5-0-1

CARRIED

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

ABSTAINED DUE TO CONFLICT: Deputy Mayor Foat,

Deputy Mayor Foat was not included in the vote

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approve the development permit for a new McDonalds Restaurant (DP 22- 6724) as per the plans in Exhibit A and the Conditions outlined in Exhibit B

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: 5-1

CARRIED

IN FAVOR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Mel Foat

OPPOSED: Councillor Blaine Funk

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Council direct Administration to review and make recommendations regarding the current business back-lit signage rules and applications and present that to council at a future meeting

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council Give first Reading to Bylaw 036-20 the Traffic Control Bylaw Amendment as amended to include rubber tracks

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Councilor Mel Foat

Motion that Council go In Camera at 2:06 p.m

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move Out of In Camera at 5:42 p.m.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion that Council approves 2022 Community Grant Funding Allocation, aside from Camp Chestermere, as recommended by the Adjudication Committee.

Councillor Shannon Dean Abstains reporting a conflict with Camp Chestermere.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220913-09

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council approves 2022 Community Grant Funding Allocation as recommended by the Adjudication Committee, specifically for Camp Chestermere

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: 6-0-1

CARRIED

IN-FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Blaine Funk

OPPOSED: None

ABSTAINED: Councillor Shannon Dean

220913-10

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Accept the Amendments to the

January 3, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

January 11, 2022 Special Council Meeting Minutes,

January 11, 2022 Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes,

January 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

February 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

February 8, 2022 Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes,

February 8, Special Meeting Minutes,

February 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

March 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

March 8, 2022 Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes,

March 15, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,

March 29, 2022 Special Budget Meeting Minutes,

April 12, 2022 Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes,

April 19, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes, And

May 3, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

As Amended.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220906-06

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to Accept the Minutes from the Human Services Advisory Board for

March 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

May 16, 2022 and

June 15, 2022

as presented, for information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: 6-0-1

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council accept the Fire Level of Service Presentation as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220906-16

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council Accept the East Acreages Survey Results as Information

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220906-17

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council Accept the Update regarding the Traffic Assessment of Rainbow Road and Allow Navi Kaur to Continue to provide any further Updates to Council by Email.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220906-18

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council give instruction to Jerry Gautreau to pursue further investigation on Busing for Chestermere.

Motion Allowed by the Official Administrator from Municipal Affairs

Vote: Unanimous

220906-19

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council

220726-01

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion to amend the Agenda as presented to include discussion about foxtail around the storm pond as item 5 in New Business

Vote: 5-1

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

OPPOSED: Councillor Shannon Dean

220726-07

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion to accept the presentation as information

Vote: Unanimous

220726-08

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council Instruct Administration to look into the possibility of a paved pathway to Langdon along the SW Canal with the Rocky View County.

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

As Per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Part 1 Division 2 Section 17 – Confidential Personal Matter- Council would like to Direct Administration to hire a 3rd party investigator regarding Facebook posting by Councillor Ritesh Narayan.

Vote: 5-1 CARRIED

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

OPPOSED: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220726-25

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

As Per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Confidential Personal Matter – Council Directs Administration to Hire a 3rd Party Investigator to look into the Anchor Article that was released on March 29, 2022 by Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Shannon Dean and Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt.

Vote: 5-1 CARRIED

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

OPPOSED: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220726-26

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

As Per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Part 1 Division 2 Section 17, Confidential Personal Matter- Council Directs Administration to Hire a 3rd Party investigator to review the Documentation that was released by Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Shannon Dean and Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt.

Vote: 5-1 CARRIED

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

OPPOSED: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220726-27

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion to Table the Action List until the Next Scheduled Council Meeting

Vote: Unanimous

220726-28

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion to pass the Second reading to Bylaw 019-22 The Dawson’s Landing Phase 4 – Minor Land Use Map Amendments

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: N/A

Abstained: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220719-17

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Motion that we approve Bylaw 019-22 Dawson’s Landing – Minor Land Use Map Amendments for Phase 4, for the 3rd reading

Vote: Carried 6-0-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Opposed: N/A

Abstained: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220719-18

Motion that Council direct Administration, should a new Library be established in the next 5 years, that Admin review the request from the Chestermere Public Library to help pay for the cost of the flooring and new paint, of the play space moving to the new library

Vote: Carried 5-1-1

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Opposed: Councillor Blaine Funk

Absent: Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220719-33

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that we go in-camera at this time. 10:19a.m.

Deputy Mayor Mel Foat joined the meeting at 10:29a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

220712-09

Moved by Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

Motion to come out of In-Camera at this time. 10:38a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

220712-10

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that we modify Bylaw 003-20 schedule 5 to change the terms of references from minimum 5 maximum 10, to minimum of 3 members of the city to a maximum of 10 and 2 council members.

Mayor Jeff Colvin offered a friendly

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

That Council Rescind Bylaw 012-22 being bylaw to Amend Chelsea Outline Plan Land Use Bylaw regarding the Lands within the development of Chelsea Neighborhood.

Councillor Stephen Hanley Offered a Friendly

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Motion that we adjourn the meeting at this time 5:31p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

June 28, 2022 - Special Meeting of Council

220628-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that we accept the agenda as presented

Vote: Unanimous

220628-02

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council give First Reading to the Clearwater Land Use Park West Outline Plan; exhibit A and amended the Land Use Map of the Land Use Bylaw 022-10, as Amended in the accordance schedule A of the Bylaw of 021-22, and amend the land use Bylaw 022-10 as Amended in accordance with schedule B of the Bylaw 021-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

220614-01

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

Motion to add Corporate Services update to the Agenda

Vote: Unanimous

220614-02

Moved by Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Motion that all against Councillor Narayan’s challenge to the adding of the agenda, so all those that are not in favor of changing the agenda or adding question period

Vote: Defeated 4-3

In favour: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

Against: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

220614-02

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion to Table Bylaw 018-22 to July 5, 2022

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that we Adjourn this meeting at 5:13 P.M.

Vote: Unanimous

May 17, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

220517-01

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council adopt the agenda for the May 17th, 2022 regular Council meeting with the following amendments:

Add New Business Item 2. Information seeking regarding the published article on the municipality;
Add In Camera Item 4. Personnel: as per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy
Add In Camera Item 5. Personnel: as per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy; and
Add In Camera Item 6. Correspondence: as per Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 27 – Privileged Information

Vote: Unanimous

220517-02

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council approve the appointment of Cameron Wong to Interim City Director, Community Operations

Vote: Unanimous

220517-03

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council revoke the appointment of Jill Steeves as City Director of Corporate Services

Vote: Unanimous

220517-04

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council revoke the appointment of Mark Wolynice, Interim City Director, Community Operations

Vote: Unanimous

220517-05

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

That Council proclaim the week of June 6-12, 2022 as Seniors Week in the City of Chestermere

Vote: Unanimous

220517-06

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council accept the minutes from the May 10, 2022 Regular Council meeting as amended as below:

Provide updates with the recorded votes

Rescind the current Waterford Stage 2 Outline Plan and replace it with the new Waterford Estates Outline SW Outline Plan (Exhibit A.2); and
Amend the Land Use Map of the Land Use Bylaw (022-10, as amended) in accordance with Schedule A of Bylaw 016-22

Vote: Unanimous

220715-15

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

That Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 016-22, as amended, being a bylaw to:

Rescind the current Waterford Stage 2 Outline Plan and replace it with the new Waterford Estates Outline SW Outline Plan (Exhibit A.2); and
Amend the Land Use Map of the Land Use Bylaw (022-10, as amended) in accordance with Schedule A of Bylaw 016-22

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

May 10, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

329-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

That Council adopt the agenda for the May 17, 2022 regular Council meeting with the following amendments:

-add New Business Item 1. Boat Launch Fees

Vote: Unanimous

342-22

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council gives second reading to amended Bylaw 004-12. Amendment to Community Standards Bylaw with the following amendments:

-Section 10.2 change to read fire start time at 7: 00a.m; and

-Section 9.4 change to read as operation year-round; and

-Section 9.1 change to read as designated picnic areas; and

-Section 9.5 change to read as designated picnic areas; and

-remove Section 9.6 in its entirety; and

-create provisions to allow for ice shacks or huts to remain erected overnight

-8.5 (d) Excluding Ice Huts with reflectors; and

– Add a sunset Clause to includes a 12-month review of the bylaw; and

-Removal of 8.5 (e) in its entirety

Vote: Unanimous

343-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council direct Administration to have legal vet and confirm liabilities of the proposed changes to Bylaw 036-20.

Vote: Unanimous

344-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council give First Reading to Bylaw 036-20, being the Traffic Control Bylaw, with the following amendments:

-A Speed limit review including 50 km per hour and 60 km per hour suggested limits; and

-The implications of crossing major roads; and

-The implications of crossing the bridge; and

– East and West Chestermere Drive; and

– The implications on other road way traffic.

Vote: Unanimous

345-22

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 006-22, with the removal of Section 11(4) “and Council”

Vote: 1-5 DEFEATED

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin

OPPOSED: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

346-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

That Council give second reading to Bylaw 006-22, being an amendment to the Designated Officer Bylaw with the amendment of Section 9b, removal of the word “hiring”.

Vote: Unanimous

347-22

Moved by Mayor Jeff Colvin

That Council give third and final reading to Bylaw 006-22, being an amendment to the Designated Officer Bylaw with the amendment of Section 11(9)(b), removal of the word “hiring”.

296-22

Moved by Councillor Mel Foat

That Council adopt the agenda as amended:

– add In Camera Item 2. Staff Metter: as per Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17 – Disclosure Harmful to Personal Privacy

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council support the concept plan as it relates to the provision of an urgent care facility and other uses that support seniors subject to the updating and Council approval of:

a) An amendment to the Municipal Development Plan to reduce the amount of employment area and address the requirements of the Drainage Constraint Area; and

b) A new Outline Plan and associated Land Use Bylaw amendments that update the following associated plans and studies:

• Biophysical Impact Assessment and Wetland Assessment Impact Report, 2017;

• Biophysical Impact Assessment, 2015;

• Chestermere Stormwater Outfall Feasibility Study, 2021;

• Location and Market Analysis, 2015;

• Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, 2016;

• Soil, Geotechnical and Groundwater Report, 2015;

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to amend the proposed Waterford Estates Outlines Plan (Bylaw 016-22) as follows:

a) Relocation of two proposed park spaces (Municipal Reserve) in phase 1 to improve the east-west and north-south pedestrian connections; AND THAT

Council give first reading to Bylaw 016-22 being a bylaw to:

a) Rescind the current Waterford Stage 2 Outline Plan and replace it with the new Waterford Estates Outline Plan (Exhibit A.1); and

b) Amend the Land Use Map of the Land Use Bylaw (022-10, as amended) in accordance with Schedule A of Bylaw 016-22; AND THAT

Once the required changes in 1a above have been made, Administration advertise a public hearing in accordance with The City of Chestermere’s Digital Advertising Bylaw and schedule a public hearing and option for second and third reading of Bylaw 016-22.

Vote: Unanimous

277-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council give second reading to Bylaw 009-15, being the City of Chestermere’s Smoking Bylaw

Vote: Unanimous

278-22

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to look at options for designated smoking areas to possibly be added to Bylaw 009-15, the City of Chestermere’s Smoking Bylaw.

Vote: Unanimous

279-22

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to develop an official policy regarding how Council will address question period.

Vote: Unanimous

280-22

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to develop an official policy regarding the creation of the agenda and it’s standing items

OPPOSED: Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

288-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

that Council accept the Sports Task Force Update for information.

Vote: Unanimous

232-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion to add a in camera item Council Personal Matters: Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy – Personnel

Vote: Unanimous

233-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion to add the appointments for the library board and the appointment’s for Marigold:

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council give seconded reading to Bylaw 012-22 being an amendment to the Chelsea Outline Plan and land use bylaw 022-10.

Vote: 3-4 DEAFEATED

IN-FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk

OPPOSED: Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Stephen Hanley

254-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council table Proposed Bylaw 014-22, until April 19 2022

Vote: Unanimous

255-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council move in Camera at 2:05 pm

Vote: Unanimous

256-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council move out of in Camera at 3:11 pm

Vote: Unanimous

257-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

214-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as presented:

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 11:18 a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

March 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

178-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

– Add In-Camera item: Intergovernmental Relations: as per Section 21 of the

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy – Land Sale

– Add In-Camera item: Third Party Personal Information: as per Section 17 of the

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy – Personnel

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council give First Reading to Bylaw 012-22, being an Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 022-10, as amended.

Vote: Unanimous

193-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council schedule a Public Hearing for Bylaw 012-22 to take place on April 5, 2022 at 9:30 am.

Vote: Unanimous

903.22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council table the Proposed Bylaw 014-22.

Vote: DEAFEATED 3-4

IN-FAVOUR: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

OPPOSED: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

194-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council amend Proposed Bylaw 014-22, being the Procedure Bylaw, to maintain Council agenda layouts as described in Bylaw 013-20, being the Procedural Bylaw.

Vote: DEAFEATED 3-4

IN-FAVOUR: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

OPPOSED: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

195-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council give First Reading to Proposed Bylaw 014- 22, being the Procedure Bylaw, as amended.

Vote: CARRIED 4-3

IN-FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

OPPOSED: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

196-22

Moved by Mayor Deputy Mel Foat

Motion that Council give Second reading to proposed Bylaw 014-22

Vote: CARRIED 4-3

IN-FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley

OPPOSED: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

197-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council go in camera at 2:44 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

198-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council go out of in camera at 6:38 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

199-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council direct Mayor Jeff Colvin and Administration to continue to work on the following projects which will come back to Council for required approvals and engage legal advice as required:

– Dog parks

– Entertainment District (restaurants, beach, retail, condo, design, storm pond development, John Peake Park)

– Dredging discussion with WID

– Sunset Beach

– South Shores waterfront discussion with WID and developer

– Southeast canal pathway to Dalemead Lake and Langdon

– East acreages servicing and subdivision solution

– Webster negotiations and planning

– Twin Highway 1 (bridge)

– Twin Rainbow Road

– CRCA land purchase negotiations with Rocky View County

– Negotiate changes with CRCA and recreation facility to Cite City Management

– Negotiate lands on 11 acres across from Camp Chestermere from development lands to recreation

– Assist negotiations with golf course owner, buyers, preservation society, and residents as needed

March 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

150-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

– Add In-Camera: Third Party Personal Information: as per Section 17 of the

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – Staffing

– Add In-Camera: Third Party Personal Information: as per Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – City Director Contracts and Job Postings

– Add New Business: City Director Job Postings

– Add New Business: Strategic Planning

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council appoint Jill Steeves as Interim City Director of Corporate Services, effective immediately.

Vote: 4-3 CARRIED

IN-FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Blaine Funk

OPPOSED: Councillor Ritesh Narayan, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Shannon Dean

161-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council Schedule the Utility Co. Dissolution Public Hearing to take place on April 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

162-22

Moved by Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Motion that Council direct Administration to conduct a needs assessment for Victim Services in Chestermere and to provide a staff report for information on the cost and process of starting up a victim services office in Chestermere and that this report be presented to Council by the April 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Vote: Unanimous

165-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 1:34 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

February 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

120-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

– Add Staff Report for Information: City Directors Update

– Remove Staff Report for Information: Speed Limit Change on Township Road 240

– Remove Staff Report for Information: Intersection Review of West Chestermere Drive & Station Way and West Chestermere Drive & Chestermere Boulevard

128-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council give First Reading to Proposed Bylaw 009-22 as amended.

Vote: Unanimous

129-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that City directors ensure that the application process for parades and processions match what is in Bylaw 036-20

Vote: Unanimous

130-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 007-21, being an Amendment to the Municipal Development Plan for Clearwater Park, as presented.

Vote: CARRIED 6-1

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

OPPOSED: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

131-22

Moved by Councillor Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to submit Bylaw 007-21, being an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan for the Clearwater Park to the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) for review under the interim Regional Evaluation Framework (IREF) following second reading.

Vote: CARRIED 6-1

IN FAVOUR: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy Mayor Mel Foat, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt

OPPOSED: Councillor Ritesh Narayan

132-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 008-21, being the Clearwater Park Area Structure Plan, as presented

Vote: Unanimous

133-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council direct Administration to submit Bylaw 008-21, being the Clearwater Park Area Structure Plan to the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) for review under the Interim Regional Evaluation Framework (IREF) following Second Reading

Vote: Unanimous

134-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council amend proposed Bylaw 001-22, being an Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 022-10, to read as follows:

b) Permitted Uses

• Arts and Cultural Centre

• Drinking Establishment

• Entertainment Establishment

• Indoor/Outdoor Sporting Activities

• Indoor Participation Recreation

• Outdoor Cafe

• Personal Service Establishment

• Public Market

• Restaurant (no drive-throughs)

• Retail Store

• Signs, Fascia

• Signs, Portable

• Specialty Food Store

• Take-out Food Service

c) Discretionary Uses

• Accessory buildings and uses

• Apartment Building

• Commercial School or College (above a main floor)

• Community Buildings and Facilities

• Commercial School (above a main floor)

• Convenience Store

• Dwelling Units

• Health Care Service (above a main floor)

• Hotel

• Liquor Store

• Medical Clinic (above a main floor)

• Mixed Use Building

• Motel

• Office (above a main floor)

• Parks

• Place of Worship

• Public Use

• Public Utilities

• Retail Garden Centre

• Signs (excluding Fascia Signs and Portable Signs)

• Tourist Information Services and Facilities

Vote: Unanimous

135-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council give Third Reading to Bylaw 001-22 as amended.

Vote: Unanimous

136-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council refer this matter to Administration this list of projects that this discussion be brought back to Committee of the Whole in the near future.

Vote: Unanimous

137-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council go in camera at 12:33 p.m. as per Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 4:27 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

February 8, 2022 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

108-22

Moved by Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Motion that the Committee adopt the agenda as modified:

– Remove Staff Report for Information: Rainbow Road Traffic Counts

– Remove In-Camera item: Privileged Information: as per Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Division 2, Section 27 — Legal Advice

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

That the Public Hearing for Bylaw 008-21 be adjourned at 11:22 a.m.

Vote: CARRIED 5-0

IN-FAVOUR: Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

NOT PRESENT: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy-Mayor Mel Foat

107-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

That Council adjourn the meeting at 11:23 p.m.

Vote: CARRIED 5-0

IN-FAVOUR: Councillor Stephen Hanley, Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Blaine Funk, Councillor Sandy Johal-Watt, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

NOT PRESENT: Mayor Jeff Colvin, Deputy-Mayor Mel Foat

February 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

074-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council appoint Jeff Gibeau as City Director, Growth & Development, effective immediately.

Mayor Jeff Colvin acknowledged Councillor Shannon Deans Camera had went down, but that he raised his hand for the vote

Vote: Unanimous

081-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 be adopted as presented.

Vote: Unanimous

082-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 001-22 be adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

Vote: Unanimous

083-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council amend proposed Bylaw 001-22, being an Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 022-10, as follows:

– Replace Section 1 b) to state “Section 10.21(m)(3) a) and b) of the Land Use Bylaw 022-10 are amended by separating Sites 1 and 2 and amending Site 1 uses and regulations and renumbering accordingly, as follows.

(3) Site 1”

Vote: Unanimous

084-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council amend Section 10.21(m)(3) Bylaw 001-22 as follows:

b) Permitted Uses

• Arts and Cultural Centre

• Drinking Establishment

• Entertainment Establishment

• Indoor/Outdoor Sporting Activities

• Indoor Participation Recreation

• Outdoor Cafe

• Personal Service Establishment

• Public Market

• Restaurant (no drive-throughs)

• Retail Store

• Signs, Fascia

• Signs, Portable

• Specialty Food Store

• Take-out Food Service

c) Discretionary Uses

• Accessory buildings and uses

• Apartment Building

• Community Buildings and Facilities

• Commercial School (above a main floor)

• Convenience Store

• Dwelling Units

• Gaming Establishment, Bingo

• Gaming Establishment, Casino

• Health Care Service (above a main floor)

• Hotel

• Liquor Store

• Medical Clinic (above a main floor)

• Mixed Use Building

• Motel

• Office (above a main floor)

• Parks

• Place of Worship

• Public Use

• Public Utilities

• Retail Garden Centre

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct the applicable City Directors to sign the Utility Service Agreements, dated effective January 1, 2022.

Moved by Councillor Ritesh Narayan

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Police Communications Committee effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2022;

– Aimee Essington

– Monita Raj

– Saman Dhudwal

Vote: Unanimous

101-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to draft an Amending Bylaw to Bylaw 004-12, being the Community Standards Bylaw, with amendments as discussed, add the off-Highway vehicle definition 18 subsection 3. To be brought back to council February 15, 2022, for approval.

Vote: Unanimous

102-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that Council direct Administration to draft an Amending Bylaw to Bylaw 036-20, being the Traffic Control Bylaw, with amendments as discussed.

Vote: Unanimous

103-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

January 18, 2022 - Regular Meeting of Council

027-22

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

– Add In-Camera item: Interim CAO Discussion

– Add New Business item: Interim CAO Update

– Add New Business item: Clarity and Completeness of Public Record

– Add New Business item: Council’s Access to Information

Vote: Unanimous

029-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Jeff Gibeau be appointed to Interim Chief Administrative Officer effective immediately.

Vote: Unanimous

030-22

Moved by Councillor Shannon Dean

Motion that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 be adopted as presented

– Gurkiran Randhawa;

– Laurie McLeod; and

– Nicole Maillot-Johnson.

Vote: Unanimous

070-22

Moved by Councillor Blaine Funk

Motion that Council appoint the following individuals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board effective immediately for a term ending December 31, 2023;

– Katheryn Cairns;

– Scot Caithness;

– Philip Hoetger;

– Don Roberts;

– Shawn Scheyk; and

– Andrew Stone.

Vote: Unanimous

071-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to create an addendum to all Council agenda packages to include any new or modified staff presentations that were not included in the original agenda package.

Vote: Unanimous

072-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct Administration to provide full enquiry access to the City’s Questica Financial Reporting software to all members of Council.

Vote: Unanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as modified:

Vote: Unanimous

002-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct The Board of Utility Company 1538974 Alberta Ltd. by certified Council resolution to replace Bylaw No. 1, Section 4, Article 4.1 with the following:

The Board, by resolution, may establish the date and number of regular meetings of the Board held during a calendar year; however, there shall be no less than two (2) regular meetings per year.

As the Board of Directors consist of Chestermere’s City Council, all Board Meetings may be conducted separately or a part of a City Council Meeting unless the nature of the business is in violation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Where business is conducted during a public City Council Meeting, any motion by Council shall have the same effect as a vote of the Board of Directors.

Vote: Unanimous

003-22

Moved by Councillor Stephen Hanley

Motion that Council direct The Board of Utility Company 1538974 Alberta Ltd. by certified council resolution to replace Bylaw No. 1, Section 4, Article 4.3 with the following:

Notice of the date, time, and location of every Board Meeting shall be provided to each Director no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the time fixed for the proposed Board Meeting. A notice of the Board Meeting must specify the purpose of the meeting.

The Chairperson may call a Special Board Meeting by giving at least twenty-four

(24) hours’ notice in writing to each Director which states the purpose of the meeting

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

December 21, 2021 - Regular Meeting of Council

498-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

That Council direct Administration to open Rainbow Road North and place traffic counters at the south side of the intersection of Rainbow Road and Highway 1 and the north side of the intersection of Rainbow Road and Windermere Drive and report back collected data and road conditions on a monthly basis and that this item be added to Council’s Action List.

– Police Communications Committee;

– Human Services Advisory Board;

– Streetscape Committee;

– Community Grant Funding Adjudication Committee;

– Seniors Advisory Committee;

– Chestermere Accessibility Advisory Committee; and

– Assessment Review Board.

Vote: Unanimous

504-21

Moved by Councillor Dean

that Council terminate the public appointments of the Chestermere Subdivision and Development Appeal Board effective following the conclusion of all active hearings.

Vote: Unanimous

505-21

Moved by Councillor Dean

that Council direct Administration to immediately advertise for the Committees and Boards requiring Public Members and to explore as many means of advertising as is reasonable.

Vote: Unanimous

506-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

that Council provide approval to the Site Plan for a Cottage Housing Cluster Development with conditions as stated in Exhibit A attached to the Dawson’s Landing – Cottage Housing Site Plan Approval Report for Decision dated December 21, 2021 for a 22-dwelling unit development and public park at 180 Dawson Harbour Hill (Lot 13, Block 2, Plan 1912378), including:

490-21

Moved by Councillor Funk

That Council be authorized to release non-confidential information of the Utility Company 1538974 Alberta Ltd. and the City of Chestermere to the public.

Vote: Unanimous

491-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that the Committee adjourn the meeting at 4:16 P.M.

Vote: Unanimous

December 14, 2021 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

475-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Mel Foat

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as amended:

Add to In Camera: as per Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17, 20 & 21 – CAO Update
Add to New Business: ________________________
Add to New Business: Subdivision of School Sites Update

That Council make changes to the forensic audit initially passed by Council at the November 9 Committee of the Whole Meeting as discussed in camera.

Vote: Unanimous

November 30, 2021 - Special Council Meeting

455-21

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as presented

Vote: Unanimous

456-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

Motion that the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement between the City of Chestermere and 1538974 Alberta Ltd. be amended as follows:

– Article 1 subsection 1.1(i)

Remove “The Business Plans are Confidential Information that may contain sensitive information not for public release”

– Article 1 subsection 1.1(m)

Remove in its entirety

– Article 6 section 6.1

Remove in its entirety

Moved by Councillor Funk

Vote: Unanimous

456-21

Moved by Councillor Funk

427-21

Moved by Councillor Funk

Motion that Council adopt the agenda as presented

Vote: Unanimous

428-21

Moved by Councillor Dean

To terminate current appointments of the Utility Board 1538974 AB Ltd. effective November 9, 2021 at 2:41 p.m.

Vote: Unanimous

429-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

That Council appoint the following individuals as Board of Directors of Utility Board 1538974 AB Ltd. effective November 9, 2021 at 2:42 p.m.:

– Jeff Colvin

– Shannon Dean

– Mel Foat

– Blaine Funk

– Stephen Hanley

– Sandy Johal-Watt

– Ritesh Narayan

Vote: Unanimous

430-21

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 2:42 P.M.

Vote: Unanimous

November 9, 2021 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

416-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Motion that the Committee adopt the agenda as amended:

Add In Camera item: Advice from Officials: as per FOIP Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 24 – CAO Update
Add staff report for information: Road Operations Update

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

That Council direct Administration to terminate the Civic Centre Fieldhouse Project.

Vote: CARRIED

In favour: Mayor Colvin, Deputy Mayor Foat, Councillor Funk, Councillor Hanley

In opposition: Councillor Dean, Councillor Johal-Watt, Councillor Narayan

405-21

Moved by Councillor Funk

That Council direct Administration to complete a feasibility review and bring Council quotations to build a fieldhouse at an alternative site to be determined.

Vote: Unanimous

406-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

That Council direct Administration to prioritize the high school site at either of the two sites presented.

Vote: Unanimous

407-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

That Council direct Administration to completely dissolve the municipally controlled utility company 1538974 Alberta Ltd. back into the municipal corporation with the appropriate asset management and appreciation accounting

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Moved by Councillor Dean

Motion that Council go out of in camera at 7:35 P.M.

Vote: Unanimous

391-21

Moved by Councillor Hanley

Motion that Council move forward with the personnel matter as discussed in camera under the FOIP Act, Part 1, Division 2, Section 17

Vote: Unanimous

392-21

Moved by Deputy Mayor Foat

Motion that Council adjourn the meeting at 7:38 P.M.

Vote: Unanimous