Resolutions of Council

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.

Opposed: Councillor Shannon Dean, Councillor Ritesh Narayan

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 Council Meeting

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 Shannon 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