PRIORITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Open Session:	9:00 A.m. - 11:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber 401 Festival Lane Sherwood Park, AB

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1.

CALL TO ORDER & TREATY 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2.

CHANGES TO AGENDA & ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.

EMERGING ITEMS

5.

REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION

5.1

Bremner Area Project Phase 3 update

To provide the Priorities Committee with a high-level overview of the draft 3 technical documents from the Bremner Area Project.

External Presenters:
Yolanda Lew, Community Development Sector Lead Principal, Planning, Stantec Consulting
Sherry Baik, Land Development Technologist, Stantec Consulting
Joe Olson, Associate, Transportation, Stantec Consulting
Michele Perret, Principal, Community Engagement Lead, Stantec Consulting
Greg Tippett, Principal, Utilities Lead, Stantec Consulting

5.2

Q1 2019 Multi-Purpose Agricultural Facility Update

To provide the Priorities Committee with an update on the Multi-Purpose Agricultural Facility.

5.3

2019 Gravel Program Overview

To provide an update on the 2019 Gravel Road Maintenance Program.

5.4

United Way Employee Campaign 2018

To update the Priorities Committee on the results of the 2018 United Way Campaign.

Presenters:
Debbie Rawson, Chair, Strathcona County Employee Campaign
Gord Johnston, Member, Capital Region United Way Board of Directors

5.5

River Valley Alliance

To provide an update of information regarding the Community Engagement Committee (CEC).

External Presenter:
Brent Collingwood, Executive Director, River Valley Alliance

5.6

Shell Scotford Annual Update

To provide an update on Shell’s operations, scheduled projects and maintenance, and community relations activities.

External Presenters:
Stephen Velthuizen, External Relations Manager, Shell Scotford
Conal MacMillan, External Relations Advisor, Shell Scotford
Luc Schauete, Production Manager, Shell Scotford

5.7

2019-2022 Corporate Business Plan

To provide the Priorities Committee with the 2019-2022 Corporate Business Plan.

5.8

Human Resources (HUM) Policy Review Update

To provide Priorities Committee with an overview of the proposed HUM policy framework and an update on the HUM policy review.

5.9

Community Energy Funding Strategy 2019

To provide the Priorities Committee with an overview related to Utilities Business Plan Initiative to investigate funding options for the Community Energy System.

6.

COUNCILLOR REQUESTS (INFORMATION / PROGRAM REQUESTS)

6.1

Councillor Request Report

To add or remove items from the Councillor Request Report.

7.

OPEN HOUSE

7.1

Related Materials - Open House

8.

REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

The Priorities Committee is provided with the listed reports in this section for information only. Presentations are not heard at the meeting.

8.1

Hawkins Crescent Traffic Study Update

To update Priorities Committee on the options implemented to improve residential traffic flow on Hawkins Crescent.

8.2

SCES 2018 Annual Statistics Report

To provide Priorities Committee with an update on Emergency Services’ 2018 annual statistics.

8.3

Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System Update

To provide an update on the implementation of the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) and its implementation in the region.

8.4

Overview of Government Grants

To provide an overview of all government grants provided to Strathcona County in 2018 including details on the programs and services supported by these grant funds.

8.5

Electronic Meter Reading Technology in Rural Strathcona County

To advise of current viable and available options for electronic rural water meter reading.

8.6

Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Regional Park Usage Update

To provide information on the usage and maintenance of the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Emerald Hills Regional Park.

8.7

FireSmart Program Update

To provide Priorities Committee an update on participation in the FireSmart and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Program as well as next steps for the program.

8.8

Strengthening Municipal Relationship with Vung Tau City, Vietnam

To provide Council with an update about strengthening our municipal relationship with Vung Tau City, Vietnam.

8.9

Explore Sister City Opportunity with Qiqihar, China

To provide Priority Committee an update exploring Sister City Opportunity with Qiqihar China

9.

ADJOURNMENT

10.

RELATED MATERIALS