Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingParkland, FL · February 4, 2020
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Jackie McCuaig
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:00 AM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair AnnLisa Jensen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer (in-part)
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services (in-part)
Tracy Kibblewhite, Chief Financial Officer (in-part)
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services
Tom Watts, Director, Human Resources (in-part)
Lauren Aebig, Director, Strategic Services (in-part)
Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief (in-part)
Chad Moore, Deputy Fire Chief (in-part)
Larissa Lindmark, Corporate Planning & Intergovernmental Advisor, Strategic
Services (in-part)
Dawna Woytowich, Municipal Land Specialist (in-part)
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services
Lois Tyerman, Legislative Officer, Legislative Services (Recording Secretary)
(in-part)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Committee Member Phyllis Kobasiuk that the February
4, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda be adopted, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Committee Member Jackie McCuaig that the
Committee consent to approve the following agenda items, without debate:
Item 4.1
Adoption of the December 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
That the the December 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes be
adopted, as presented.
Item 8.1
Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter be received for
information, as presented.
Item 8.2
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update be received for
information, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Administrative Officer
RFD 20-022 Hierarchy of Policy Documents
Proposed Motion
That the Hierarchy of Policy Documents overview be received for information,
as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member Tracey Melnyk that the Hierarchy
of Policy Documents presentation be received for information, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
POL 20-001 Human Resources Policy C-HR01
Proposed Motion
That proposed Human Resources Policy C-HR01 be received for information,
as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member Jackie McCuaig that the Human
Resources Policy C-HR01 presentation be received for information. The motion
carried unanimously.
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DELEGATIONS
App 20-004 Public Input - 9:15 a.m. (10 mins.)
Committee Chair AnnLisa Jensen asked the gallery if there were any issues
that the public wishes to bring to the attention of Parkland County. No one
came forward.
RFD 19-246 9:20 a.m. Appointment - EY Update on Regional Transit Services
Commission (RTSC) - Final Report
Alan Thom, Project Manager, Ernst Young LLP
Proposed Motion
That the Regional Transit Services Commission - Final Report update be
received for information, as presented.
Alan Thom, Project Manager, Ernst Young LLP presented the Regional Transit
Services Commission - Final Report and update.
A motion was made by Committee Member Tracey Melnyk that the Regional
Transit Services Commission - Final Report and update be received for
information, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Committee Chair AnnLisa Jensen recessed the meeting at 9:59 a.m., and
reconvened the meeting at 10:08 a.m., with all Committee Members present.
RFD 19-214 10:00 a.m. Appointment - Community Sustainability Committee Update
John Buchko, Committee Member
Julie Burger, Committee Member
Proposed Motion
That the Community Sustainability Committee update be received for
information, as presented.
Community Sustainability Committee Members John Buchko and Julie Burger
presented the Community Sustainability Committee update.
A motion was made by Committee Member Phyllis Kobasiuk that the
Community Sustainability Committee update be received for information, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Administrative Officer
RFD 20-023 Fire Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan Update
Proposed Motion
That the Fire Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan Update be
received for information, as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member Darrell Hollands that the Fire
Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan update be received for
information, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
RFD 20-014 West Central Fire Hall Project
Proposed Motions
1. That the West Central Fire Hall Project presentation be received for
information, as presented.
2. That Administration be directed to present to Council on February 11, 2020
the West Central Fire Hall Project and funding request for approval.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that the West Central
Fire Hall Project presentation be received for information, as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that Administration be
directed to present to Council on February 11, 2020 the West Central Fire Hall
Project and funding request for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Committee Chair AnnLisa Jensen recessed the meeting at 11:18 a.m., and
reconvened the meeting at 11:24 a.m., with all Committee Members present.
PRE 20-011 Major Facilities Projects Update
Proposed Motion
That the Major Facilities Projects Update be received for information, as
presented.
A motion was made by Mayor Rod Shaigec that the Major Facilities Projects
update be received for information, as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
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General Manager, Corporate & Shared Services
RFD 20-004 Grant Projects Update
Proposed Motion
That the Grant Projects Update be received for information, as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member Phyllis Kobasiuk that the Grant
Projects update be received for information, as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
RFD 20-017 Closed Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole convene in closed session pursuant to
Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss
matters protected from disclosure by Section 23 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
A motion was made by Committee Member Darrell Hollands that the
Committee of the Whole convene in closed session at 12:00 p.m. pursuant to
Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss
matters protected from disclosure by Section 23 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. The motion carried unanimously.
PRE 20-007 Land Matter - Legend Estates
FOIP Section 27 - Legal privilege
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Liasion
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Corporate Advisor
Tracy Kibblewhite, Chief Financial Officer - Financial Advisor
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - Community Advisor
Nancy Domijan, Manager, Development Planning & Safety Codes - Planning Advisor
Stephen Fegyverneki, Manager, Current Planning - Planning Advisor
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - Parliamentarian
Legal Counsel:
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Jeneane Grundberg, Brownlee LLP - Legal Advisor
Alifeyah Gulamhusein, Brownlee LLP - Legal Advisor
_______________________________________________________________________
PRE 20-008 Land Matter - Harris Acres
FOIP Section 27 - Legal privilege
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Liasion
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Corporate Advisor
Tracy Kibblewhite, Chief Financial Officer - Financial Advisor
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - Community Advisor
Nancy Domijan, Manager, Development Planning & Safety Codes - Planning Advisor
(in-part)
Stephen Fegyverneki, Manager, Current Planning - Planning Advisor (in-part)
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - Parliamentarian
Legal Counsel:
Alifeyah Gulamhusein, Brownlee LLP - Legal Advisor
_______________________________________________________________________
PRE 20-006 Fire Services Matters
FOIP Section 16 - Harmful to business interests of a third party
FOIP Section 21 - Harmful to intergovernmental relations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Liasion
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Corporate Advisor
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - Community Advisor
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Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief - Emergency Response Advisor
Chad Moore, Deputy Fire Chief - Emergency Response Advisor
Lauren Aebig, Director, Strategic Services - Strategic Advisor (in-part)
Dawna Woytowich, Municipal Land Specialist - Land Advisor (in-part)
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - Parliamentarian
_______________________________________________________________________
PRE 20-009 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Matter
FOIP Section 21 - Harmful to intergovernmental relations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Liasion
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Corporate Advisor
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - Community Advisor
Lauren Aebig, Director, Strategic Services - Strategic Advisor
Dawna Woytowich, Municipal Land Specialist - Land Advisor
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - Parliamentarian
_______________________________________________________________________
PRE 20-005 Land Matter - County Owned and Public Auction Properties
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Present: 7 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell
Hollands, Council Member John McNab and Council Member Tracey
Melnyk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Liasion
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Corporate Advisor
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - Community Advisor
Lauren Aebig, Director, Strategic Services - Strategic Advisor
Dawna Woytowich, Municipal Land Specialist - Land Advisor
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - Parliamentarian
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Committee Member John McNab left the meeting at 1:52 p.m., and returned to
the meeting at 1:54 p.m.
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RFD 20-018 Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole revert to regular Committee of the Whole
meeting session.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that the Committee of
the Whole revert to regular Committee of the Whole meeting session at 2:10
p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2020
at 9:00 a.m.
CLOSE OF MEETING
Committee Chair AnnLisa Jensen closed the meeting at 2:11 p.m.
_________________________________
Committee Chair
__________________________________
Recording Secretary
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Agenda
53109A Highway 779
Parkland County Parkland County, Alberta
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Meeting Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Jackie McCuaig
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:00 AM Council Chambers
Vision:
One Parkland: Powerfully Connected
1. CALL TO ORDER (Jensen)
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (Jensen)
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Jensen)
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (Jensen)
4.1 MIN 20-002 Adoption of the December 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Proposed Motion
That the December 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes be
adopted, as presented.
Sponsors: Jensen
Attachments: 1. Unadopted December 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
5. DELEGATIONS
5.1 App 20-004 Public Input - 9:15 a.m. (10 mins.)
Sponsors: Jensen
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5.2 RFD 19-246 9:20 a.m. Appointment - EY Update on Regional Transit Services Commission
(RTSC) - Final Report
Alan Thom, Project Manager, Ernst Young LLP
Proposed Motion
That the Regional Transit Services Commission - Final Report update be
received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: McGowan
Attachments: 1. EY Presentation - RTSC Final Report
2. Accelerating Transit in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region - Building a RTSC EXEC SUMMAR
3. Accelerating Transit in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region - Building a RTSC
5.3 RFD 19-214 10:00 a.m. Appointment - Community Sustainability Committee Update
John Buchko, Committee Member
Julie Burger, Committee Member
Proposed Motion
That the Community Sustainability Committee update be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. CSC CoW Presentation Feb 2020
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor and Council Member Matters
B. Chief Administrative Officer
B.1 RFD 20-022 Hierarchy of Policy Documents
Proposed Motion
That the Hierarchy of Policy Documents overview be received for information,
as presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. Hierarchy of Documents Presentation
B.2 POL 20-001 Human Resources Policy C-HR01
Proposed Motion
That proposed Human Resources Policy C-HR01 be received for information,
as presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. C-HR01 - DRAFT Human Resources Policy
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B.3 RFD 20-023 Fire Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan Update
Proposed Motion
That the Fire Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan Update be received
for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. Fire Services Masterplan and Implementation Plan Update Presentation
B.4 RFD 20-014 West Central Fire Hall Project
Proposed Motions
1. That the West Central Fire Hall Project presentation be received for
information, as presented.
2. That Administration be directed to present to Council on February 11, 2020
the West Central Fire Hall Project and funding request for approval.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. West Central Fire Hall 2020-2-4
B.5 PRE 20-011 Major Facilities Projects Update
Proposed Motion
That the Major Facilities Projects Update be received for information, as
presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. Major Facilities Projects Update Presentation
C. Chief Financial Officer
D. General Manager, Agriculture, Community and Protective Services
E. General Manager, Corporate & Shared Services
E.1 RFD 20-004 Grant Projects Update
Proposed Motion
That the Grant Projects Update be received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Swain
Attachments: 1. Grants Update - Committee of the Whole
F. General Manager, Operations Services
G. General Manager, Strategic Initiatives
8. COMMUNICATIONS
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8.1 COM 20-004 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter
Proposed Motion
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Jensen
Attachments: 1. RMA Contact Newsletter - January 24, 2020
2. RMA Contact Newsletter - Website
8.2 COM 20-005 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
Proposed Motion
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Jensen
Attachments: 1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1 RFD 20-017 Closed Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole convene in closed session pursuant to
Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss
matters protected from disclosure by Section 23 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act.
Sponsors: Heck
9.2 PRE 20-005 Land Matter - County Owned and Public Auction Properties
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Sponsors: Heck
9.3 PRE 20-006 Fire Services Matters
FOIP Section 16 - Harmful to business interests of a third party
FOIP Section 21 - Harmful to intergovernmental relations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Sponsors: Heck
9.4 PRE 20-009 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Matter
FOIP Section 21 - Harmful to intergovernmental relations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Sponsors: Heck
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9.5 PRE 20-007 Land Matter - Legend Estates
FOIP Section 27 - Legal privilege
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Sponsors: Heck
9.6 PRE 20-008 Land Matter - Harris Acres
FOIP Section 27 - Legal privilege
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from officials
Sponsors: Heck
9.7 RFD 20-018 Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole revert to regular Committee of the Whole
meeting session.
Sponsors: Heck
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION
11. NEXT MEETING
The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2020 at 9:00
a.m.
12. CLOSE OF MEETING
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