Trevor Harder

The council meeting covered various administrative and project-related items. Key actions included the approval of the Emergency Management Bylaw, discussions regarding amendments to the Grants to Organizations Policy including funding caps and financial viability requirements, and the initiation of planning for an area structure plan. The council also addressed the 10-year Capital Plan, incorporating the Heritage Trail Park and Harbour Pool refurbishments, as well as capital budget amendments for city entrance signs and industrial wastewater extensions. Additionally, the council approved the Community Standards Bylaw and held multiple closed sessions to discuss auditor appointments, policy updates, and other intergovernmental and operational matters.

The council conducted a regular meeting covering multiple agenda items. Key actions included the addition of a name to the City Naming Registry, the approval of road closure and redistricting bylaws following public hearings, and the deferral of specific capital projects to 2027. The council also addressed property tax rates for 2026, approved the initial stages of a land use bylaw amendment for a commercial site, and received a notice of motion regarding a five-year reserve strategy. Additionally, the council entered a closed session to discuss intergovernmental affairs and administrative updates before adjourning.

Council approved a loan agreement with the Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club to fund irrigation pond repairs and authorized a park name adjustment for Dr. Walter Buck Park. A public hearing was held regarding amendments to the Southfort Area Structure Plan and the Land Use Bylaw, followed by the second and third readings of the associated bylaws. The session also included the presentation of the 2025 audit findings, the approval of the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements, and the allocation of the 2025 operating budget surplus. Additionally, the Council provided first readings for bylaws concerning residential district redistricting and concluded with a closed session to discuss intergovernmental affairs and a city manager update.

The committee discussed the findings of the Public Works Yard Needs Assessment and received a briefing on the City's support response for the unhoused population. Feedback was solicited regarding proposed amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw. The meeting also included a closed session to address a City Manager update.

The Council conducted a public hearing regarding a bylaw amendment for the Direct Control Mixed Use Centre, which was subsequently defeated. Council approved the RCMP Community Prioritization Plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and provided a first reading for a bylaw amendment concerning the Fort Mall Redevelopment District. Discussions held in closed session covered an intergovernmental affairs update, land matters, future water supply projects, a city naming registry submission, and a city manager update.