City Council on the agenda – May 20, 2025

The Monday, May 20 Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. with a closed meeting at the beginning and the regular meeting expected to begin at 11:30 a.m.  

CLOSED:  

• Electric Utility Governance Review  

• Nomination Committee recommendations for Council Committees: Council will appoint representatives to Council Committees. 

CONSENT AGENDA:  

Zoning Bylaw Amendment to rezone 3802 47 Street (First Reading) 

• Council will consider first reading of a request to rezone this parcel from R-M Residential Medium Density Zone to Direct Control Zone No. 35. If approved, the owner will be permitted to pursue the development of a house suite within the existing duplex. 

• Administration supports the amendment as the property meets the requirements for the development of a house suite and there is capacity in the neighbourhood for additional suites.  

Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan 

• The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County have developed a new Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) to replace the existing 18-year-old plan, aiming to better reflect their evolving relationship and shared vision for the region.  

• The proposed IDP, developed collaboratively through the Regional Collaboration Committee, emphasizes trust, mutual respect, and regional cooperation.  

• Council is being asked to give first reading to the bylaw and approve a joint public hearing on June 16, 2025, along with the associated rules of procedure. 

Intermunicipal Subdivision Development Appeal Board Bylaw 

• City Council will be asked to consider first reading to adopt a new Intermunicipal Subdivision and Appeal Board Bylaw should the new Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) be adopted. The current Intermunicipal Subdivision and Appeal Board Bylaw has served The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County for 18-years, and IDP requires the bylaw be updated for alignment.  

REPORTS: 

RCMP Quarterly Community Policing Q4 Report 

• Red Deer RCMP will present the quarterly community policing report covering January 1 to March 31, 2025, providing crime statistics and updates on the Annual Policing Plan.  

Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Transition 

• City Council will receive a report on the progress from mobile photo radar enforcement under the ATE program to an enhanced traffic enforcement model led by Community Peace Officers.  

• The transition from mobile photo radar to enhanced Community Peace Officer enforcement model aligns with provincial directives while enhancing traffic safety. 
  

Water Utility Council Governance Policy 

• Council will consider a new Water Governance Policy (GP-F-2.9), and revisions to the existing Utility Governance Policy (GP-F-2.7). 

• In late 2021, The City undertook a Utility Governance and Business Model Review project with the aim of assessing if there is a better business model and/or governance model for some or all the utilities that will provide a higher benefit in the long-term to the citizens of Red Deer. A project scope and sequencing for the project was established, with the first phase focussing on The City’s Electric Utility Department.   

• One of the first steps completed for the Electric Utility project was to update existing policies and set guiding principles with Council to ensure clear direction and a framework for evaluating options.    

• The next step in the Utility Governance and Business Model Review project is to carry out the same policy review and updates for the Water Utility (including water and wastewater).   

• Water Governance Policy (GP-F-2.9) sets new governance principles for the Water Utility.  

• Utility Governance Policy (GP-F-2.7) is amended to remove water and wastewater.  
   

2026 Budget Strategy (Tax Supported and Utilities)  

• Council will consider a motion put forward by Councillor Victor Doerksen on April 29, 2025. The motion was postponed to May 20 to allow for further time for review by Council and administration. Councillor Doerken’s motion proposes further amendments to the 2026 budget strategy and approach. 
  

NOTICES OF MOTION: 

• Councillor Bruce Buruma will read into the record a notice of motion related to parking in downtown Red Deer. City Council will consider the motion on the June 9, 2025 Council meeting.  

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

Zoning Bylaw to rezone 170 Lancaster Drive (Second and Third Reading) 

• Following a public hearing, Council will consider second and third reading for a request to rezone this parcel from R-D Residential Duplex Zone to Direct Control Zone No. 35. If approved, the owner will be permitted to pursue the development of a house suite within the existing duplex. 

• Administration supports the request, which meets the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw. The application is consistent with goals outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and aligns with direction from Council for administration to prioritize housing applications. 

Zoning Bylaw amendment to Lancaster South Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (Second and Third Reading) 

• Following a public hearing, Council will consider second and third reading of a proposed bylaw amendment to the Lancaster South NASP. 

• This amendment is procedural to maintain consistency in zoning across statutory documents. It proposes to update the property’s zoning to align with the proposed rezoning to DC (35).