August 29, 2024 3:06 PM
(Red Deer, Alberta)The Tuesday, September 3, Regular City Council Meeting will start with a closed portion at 10:30. The open portion of the meeting is expected to start at 12 p.m.
The following items are on Council’s agenda:
Reports
Extended Producer Responsibility
- City Council will consider whether to direct administration to remain registered under Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, and to prepare a future report with details related to the costs, benefits, and risks of potentially participating as a contracted service provider.
- EPR is a policy that will require producers of packaging, paper and single-use products as well as hazardous and special products to provide a common collection system and meet recycling targets for their products. The goal is to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and make companies more accountable for the environmental impact of their products.
Election 2025 – Preliminary Review
- This report is presented to City Council for information, primarily highlighting the significant impacts of Bill 20 on the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election, including but not limited to potential delayed election results and increased costs.
Increasing Housing Supply Options
- Administration is seeking Council endorsement of the seven action plan initiatives in The City’s Housing Accelerator Fund 2 (HAF2) application, which include CMHC’s ten best practices, specifically the mandatory requirement of 4 units as a permitted use in all residential zonings.
- Should The City be awarded HAF2 funding, Council would be required to implement the HAF2 action plan initiatives.
Budget 2025 – Council Direction and Guidance
- City Council will consider service level change options as a mechanism to inform Budget 2025 in November.
- More information is available
- This item will continue September 4.
Public Hearings
Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/RR (Second/Third Reading)
This public hearing is related to rezoning of 4605 63 Street from I1 to IC.
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