CITY OF LLOYDMINSTER
Regular Council - AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 22, 2024

Time:

1:30 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

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1.

Call to Order and Silent Moment of Personal Reflection

The City of Lloydminster and the Council of Lloydminster would like to acknowledge that the chambers in which we are holding today's meeting is situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.

We will now pause for a silent moment of personal reflection.

Reminder, all members of Council are obligated to declare a conflict of interest OR a financial interest (as per S. 133 of The Lloydminster Charter) regarding any item on the agenda.

2.

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda

3.

Approval of the Agenda

• That the Agenda dated January 22, 2024 be approved.

4.

Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

• ​That the Regular Council Minutes dated December 11, 2023 be approved.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes

6.

New Business; Department Reports

6.1

City Manager's Office

6.1.1

2024 SUMA Convention Resolution - Saskatchewan Ministry of Health

Presented By: Dion Pollard

• That Council submit the following motion to Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association at their 2024 Annual Convention being held in Regina, April 14 – 17, 2024.

  WHEREAS there is a critical shortage of family physicians and nurse practitioners in the City of Lloydminster and the Province of Saskatchewan, particularly in secondary communities.

  WHEREAS many communities are training SIPPA physicians, however these professionals are not being placed in their chosen communities.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lloydminster request SUMA to advocate the Saskatchewan Provincial Government to ensure the Ministry of Health increase the use of nurse practitioners in secondary centres away from tertiary centres and implement a fee for service for practicing nurse practitioners. Also, to support the placement of Saskatchewan Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) trained physicians in their chosen communities.

6.2

Office of the City Clerk

6.2.1

Amendment to 2024 Meeting Schedule

Presented By: Doug Rodwell

• That Council amend the 2024 Meeting Schedule by adding a Regular Council Meeting on February 20, 2024 at 11:00am.

6.2.2

Proclamation Request – Indigenous Survivors Day

Presented By: Shannon Rowan

• That Council proclaim June 30, 2024 as Indigenous Survivors Day.

6.2.3

Non-Profit Tax Exemptions 2024 - 2026

Presented By: Scott Pretty

• That Council approve the Non-Profit Property Tax Exemptions as outlined in Attachment A for the maximum 3-year period in accordance with the Non-Profit Organization Property Tax Exemptions Policy.

6.3

Chief Financial Officer

6.3.1

Accounts Receivable Policy No. 134-15

Presented By: Linsay Organ

• That Council approve Accounts Receivable Policy 134-15 as presented.

6.4

Community Development Services

6.4.1

2024 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant Allocations

Presented By: Patrick Lancaster

• That Council approve the 2023 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant allocation of $32,750 as follows:

  1. Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for Cessation and Buyback, $6,750.
  2. Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for An Influential Generation, $6,000.
  3. Lloydminster Interval Home for Luvin’ my Life, $10,000.
  4. Residents in Recovery Society for Recovery Week, $10,000.

6.4.2

Lloydminster Public Library Appointment

Presented By: Tracy Simpson

• That Council approve the appointment of Brittany Murphy for a three (3) year term to the City of Lloydminster Library Board, ending December 31, 2026.

6.4.3

Recreation and Cultural Services Fees Policy No. 740-02

Presented By: Joel Turcotte

• That Council approve Policy No. 740-02, the Recreation and Cultural Services Fees Policy, as amended.

6.4.4

Janitorial Supplier Agreement Extension

Presented By: Pete McHugh

• That Council approve the extension of the existing Janitorial Supplies contract to W.E. Greer for a term of no more than two years. In addition, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

6.5

Operations

6.5.1

Weaver Park Campground – Caretaker Agreement Amendment

Presented By: Jordan Newton

• That Council authorize the City to amend the Weaver Park Caretaker Independent Contractor Agreement with MP2A Management Inc., of Edmonton, AB to extend the provision of seasonal caretaker services for the 2024 season (April 15, 2024 to October 31, 2024) and for the 2025 season (April 15, 2025 to October 31, 2025), pending annual operational budget approval. In addition, that Council authorize Administration to sign and seal all necessary documents.

6.6

Chief of Staff

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw No. 35-2023 Council Code of Ethics Bylaw

Presented By: Shannon Rowan

• That Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 35-2023 Council Code of Ethics Bylaw.

• That Council grant third and final reading to Bylaw No. 35-2023 Council Code of Ethics Bylaw.

7.2

Bylaw No. 36-2023 Cemetery Management Bylaw Amendment

Presented By: Jordan Newton

• That Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 36-2023 Cemetery Management Bylaw Amendment.

• That Council grant third and final reading to Bylaw No. 36-2023 Cemetery Management Bylaw Amendment.

7.3

Bylaw No. 02-2024 Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes

Presented By: Glenn Alford

• That Council grant first reading to Bylaw No. 02-2024, Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes.

7.4

Bylaw No. 03-2024 Borrowing Bylaw - Lloydminster Golf & Curling Centre Maintenance Shop

Presented By: Denise MacDonald

• That Council grant first reading to Bylaw No. 03-2024, with a maximum borrowing amount of $3,100,000 for a period not to exceed 30 years for the design and construction of the Maintenance Shop at the Lloydminster Golf & Curling Centre.

8.

Mayor/Councillor Reports

8.1

Mayor Report January 19, 2024

9.

Any Other Matters

10.

Inquiries from the Media

• That the January 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting recess for a short break at ____ PM.

11.

Adjournment

• ​That the January 22, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at _____ PM.