CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.

Council Chambers – City Hall

Present:

Members of Council:

Mayor Gale Katchur

Councillor Birgit Blizzard

Councillor Sheldon Bossert

Councillor Frank Garritsen

Councillor Stew Hennig

Councillor Arjun Randhawa

Councillor Ed Sperling

Administration:

Kelly Kloss, City Manager

Troy Fleming, General Manager, Infrastructure & Community Services

James Clark, Acting General Manager, Corporate & Protective Services

Brenda Molter, Director, Legislative Services

Wendy Kinsella, Director, Communications and Marketing

Josie Krokis, Director, Protective Services

Janel Duguid-Smith, Director, Planning & Development

Susan Morrissey, Director, Finance

Matthew Siddons, Current Planner

Tanya Stilborn, Community Recreation Coordinator

Shannon Andruchow, Senior Accountant, Budget & Long Term Planning

Len Mueller, Senior Accountant, Budget & Long Term Planning

Diane Yanch, Culture and Historic Precinct Supervisor

Reade Beaudoin, Digital Media Coordinator

Sheryl Exley, Recording Secretary

1.   Call to Order

Mayor Katchur called the regular Council Meeting of April 28, 2015 to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.   Approval of Minutes of Minutes of April 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting

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MOVED BY Councillor Hennig that the minutes of the April 14, 2015 regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.   Delegations

The following people were in attendance to speak against Bylaw C16-15, which prohibits the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses:

- Sherry MacIsaac, resident

- Tim Wozney, resident

The following people were in attendance to speak in favour of Bylaw C16-15, which prohibits the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses.

- Chad Stacey, resident

- Devra Clough, Hrehorets Busing

- Wes Serna, bus contractor with Elk Island Public Schools

- Cindy Serna, bus contractor with Elk Island Public Schools

- Kim Haanen, bus driver

- Lisa Weir, Elk Island Public Schools Transportation

Mayor Katchur announced due to the number of people in attendance regarding this issue, Bylaw C16-15 will be dealt with as the next order of business on the agenda.

8.   Bylaws

8.3  Bylaw C16-15 – Amend Traffic Bylaw C4-09 to Prohibit the Use of Alternating Flashing Lights and Stop Arm on School Buses – 3 readings

       Presented by:  Josie Krokis, Director, Protective Services

       At the April 14, 2015 regular Council Meeting Administration was directed to bring forward a bylaw amending Traffic Bylaw C4-09 to effectively prohibit the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses within the City of Fort Saskatchewan.

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MOVED BY Councillor Bossert that Council give first reading to Bylaw C16-15, which amends Traffic Bylaw C4-09 by prohibiting the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses.  

In Favour:        Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa, Sheldon Bossert,

                        Ed Sperling

Against:            Gale Katchur, Birgit Blizzard

CARRIED

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MOVED BY Councillor Bossert that Council give second reading to Bylaw C16-15, which amends Traffic Bylaw C4-09 by prohibiting the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses.

In Favour:        Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa, Sheldon Bossert,

                        Ed Sperling

Against:            Gale Katchur, Birgit Blizzard

CARRIED

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MOVED BY Councillor Bossert that Council provide unanimous consent to proceed with third and final reading to Bylaw C16-15, which amends Traffic Bylaw C4-09 by prohibiting the use of alternating flashing lights on school buses.  

In Favour:        Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa, Sheldon Bossert,

                        Ed Sperling

Against:            Gale Katchur, Birgit Blizzard

CARRIED

Since Bylaw #C16-15 did not receive unanimous consent to proceed with third and final reading, the Bylaw will come forward for third reading at the May 12, 2015 regular Council Meeting.

Mayor Katchur called a short recess at 6:53 p.m.

The regular Council Meeting reconvened at 6:59 p.m.

4.   Unfinished Business

None.

5.   Public Hearing

5.1  Bylaw C14-15 – to Close Road Plan 822 1665 and to Consolidate into Lot 1, Block 37, Plan 102 6236

       Presented by:  Matthew Siddons, Current Planner

       Applicant/Owner:  Lenac Developments Ltd., Quattro Capital Inc., and Mercyr Consulting Ltd.

Mayor Katchur opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.

A Public Hearing was held to hear any submissions for or against Bylaw C14-15.  Bylaw C14-15 received first reading at the April 14, 2015 regular Council Meeting.

Mayor Katchur asked if anyone wished to speak in favour or against Bylaw C14-15.

There were no submissions.

Mayor Katchur closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.

6.   Business Arising from Public Hearing

6.1  Bylaw C14-15 – to Close Road Plan 822 1665 and to Consolidate into Lot 1, Block 37, Plan 102 6236 – 2^nd & 3^rd reading

       Presented by:  Matthew Siddons, Current Planner

       Applicant/Owner:  Lenac Developments Ltd., Quattro Capital Inc., and Mercyr Consulting Ltd.

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MOVED BY Councillor Hennig that Council give second reading to Bylaw C14-15 to close a portion of Road Plan 822 1665 and to consolidate the remainder into Lot 1, Block 37, Plan 102 6236 in the Westpark area. 

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Birgit Blizzard,

                        Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

Against:            Arjun Randhawa

CARRIED

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MOVED BY Councillor Hennig that Council give third reading to Bylaw C14-15 to close a portion of Road Plan 822 1665 and to consolidate the remainder into Lot 1, Block 37, Plan 102 6236 in the Westpark area. 

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Birgit Blizzard,

                        Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

Against:            Arjun Randhawa

CARRIED

7.   New Business

7.1  Kinette Club of Fort Saskatchewan – Outdoor Fitness Gym Location

Presented by:  Tanya Stilborn, Community Recreation Coordinator and Leslie Poholka,

Kinette Club of Fort Saskatchewan

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MOVED BY Councillor Blizzard that Council approve the location proposed by the Kinette Club of Fort Saskatchewan for the installation of an outdoor fitness gym project in Pryce Alderson Park. 

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2   2014 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

        Presented by:  Susan Morrissey, Director, Finance; John Stelter, Partner, and Taylor Rolheiser, Senior Manager, KPMG LLP

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MOVED BY Councillor Garritsen that Council receive and approve for release the 2014 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,                         Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3   2014 Year End Surplus

        Presented by:  Len Mueller, Senior Accountant, Budget and Long Term Planning

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MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council allocate operating surplus contributions equally to the Self Financing Infrastructure Reserve, the Financial Stabilization Reserve, and the Land Purchases Reserve. 

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.4  Community Special Events Fees and Charges

Presented by:  Diane Yanch, Culture & Historic Precinct Supervisor

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MOVED BY Councillor Garritsen that Council direct Administration to amend Bylaw C26-14 to include new fees and charges for hosting Outdoor Community Special Events.

Against:            Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

DEFEATED

Mayor Katchur called a short recess at 8:32 p.m.

The regular Council Meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m.

8.   Bylaws

8.1   Bylaw C12-15 – 2015 Property Tax Bylaw – 3 readings

        Presented by:  Shannon Andruchow, Senior Accountant, Budget and Long Term Planning

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MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council allocate $1,629,542 in real growth assessment revenue to the Financial Sustainability Reserve in the 2015 Budget.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council give first reading to Bylaw C12-15, providing for the collection of 2015 property taxes.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

R93-15

MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council give second reading to Bylaw C12-15, providing for the collection of 2015 property taxes.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

R94-15

MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council provide unanimous consent to proceed with third and final reading to Bylaw C12-15, providing for the collection of 2015 property taxes.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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MOVED BY Councillor Sperling that Council give third reading to Bylaw C12-15, providing for the collection of 2015 property taxes.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2  Bylaw C13-15 – Amend Land Use Bylaw C10-13 – Redistrict a Portion of SE ¼ Section 19-54-22-W4 from UR – Urban Reserve District to RC – Comprehensively Planned Residential District – Southfort Meadows Stage 5 – 1^st reading

       Presented by:  Janel Smith-Duguid, Director, Planning & Development

       Applicant/Owner:  WSP Canada Inc. (formerly Focus) on behalf of Southfort Development Corp.

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MOVED BY Councillor Bossert that Council give first reading to Bylaw C13-15 to amend Land Use Bylaw C10-13 by redistricting a portion of SE ¼ Section of 19-54-22-W4M from UR - Urban Reserve District to RC – Comprehensively Planned Residential District. 

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.   Mayor and Councillors Boards/Committees

Members of Council provided updates on current and upcoming activities for Boards/Committees.

Councillor Bossert vacated the Council Chambers at 9:19 p.m.

10.   Administrative Inquiries

Members of Council were given the opportunity to ask questions and provide concerns and comments to Administration.

11.   Notice of Motion

None.

12.   Adjournment

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MOVED BY Councillor Hennig that the regular Council Meeting of April 28, 2015 adjourn at 9:19 p.m.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa, Birgit Blizzard,                         Ed Sperling

Absent:            Sheldon Bossert

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY