THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, April 14, 2025

2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER

2:00 PM - Closed Session (Council Only)
3:00 PM - Public Session

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3.

CLOSED SESSION

(At Council's discretion, this portion of the meeting may be closed to the public if a matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Division 2 of Part l of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.)

3.1

Land Purchase

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials
FOIP s. 25, disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

3.2

Project Budget Review

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials
FOIP s. 25, disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

3.3

Project Budget Review

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials
FOIP s. 25, disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

3.4

Project Budget Review

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials
FOIP s. 25, disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

3.5

Project Budget Review

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials
FOIP s. 25, disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body

3.6

Human Resources Matter (verbal report)

FOIP s. 24, advice from officials

4.

DELEGATIONS (3:00 p.m.) OR (6:00 p.m. by prior arrangement)

4.1

REQUESTED DELEGATIONS

4.1.1

Sports Recognition (6:00 p.m.)

Members of the Foothills Artistic Swimming Club will be in attendance to be recognized for winning gold in the Novice 11 and Up Team Technical at the Northern Lights Provincial Competition, and for two Junior Women Solo Free athletes qualifying for the Canada Artistic Swimming National Competition.

4.2

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

5.

MOTION(S) ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

6.1

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

6.1.1

Regular Council Meeting - March 24, 2025

6.2

BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INFORMATION / FROM COMMITTEE

6.2.1

Public Safety Survey Results - What We Learned

The 2025 Public Safety Survey Results are provided to Council for information.

6.2.2

Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre Update

An update on the design and funding for the development of the Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre is presented to Council for information.

6.2.3

Chief Administrative Officer Approvals

Proclamations, courtesy flag raising, and lighting of the Municipal Centre requests approved by the Chief Administrative Officer are provided to Council for information.

6.3

FIRST READING BYLAWS

6.3.1

Bylaw 14-25 Borrowing Bylaw Amendment

The purpose of Bylaw 14-25 is to amend Bylaw 25-24 Borrowing Bylaw for the Foothills-Okotoks Regional Water Project by increasing the borrowing for the project from $30.0M to $50.0M.

6.4

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS

6.5

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

6.5.1

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Voter Assist Terminals - March 12, 2025

6.5.2

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks - March 13, 2025

6.5.3

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Local Growth and Sustainability Grant - March 20, 2025

6.5.4

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Provincial Priorities Act and Municipal Sector Update - March 28, 2025

6.5.5

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board Notification - April 1, 2025

6.5.6

Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport, Re: Invitation to Bid 2028 Alberta Winter or Summer Games - April 2, 2025

6.5.7

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Bill 50, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 - April 8, 2025

6.6

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES

6.6.1

Intermunicipal Committee - March 25, 2025

6.7

DISCLOSURE OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

7.

BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION

7.1

Considerations for Wedderburn High School Theatre Option

Council direction is requested regarding the proposed development of a Wedderburn High School theatre as a partnership opportunity to allow for community usage.

7.2

2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements

The 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2024 are provided for approval.

7.3

Social Needs Assessment and Strategy

The Okotoks Social Needs Assessment and Strategy is presented to Council for information.

7.4

2025 Operating Budget Amendment Project 72056

A 2025 operating budget amendment is requested to complete Project 72056: the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund Feasibility Study for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathways for three recreation facilities.

8.

BYLAWS

8.1

Bylaw 17-25 Repeal Ambulance Services Bylaw 06-98

The purpose of Bylaw 17-25 is to repeal Ambulance Services Bylaw 06-98, which regulates the provision of ambulance services in the Town of Okotoks.

This Bylaw is ready for three readings.

8.2

Establish the Position of Municipal Assessor

Bylaws 16-25 and 15-25 are provided for Council consideration for the purpose of establishing the position of Municipal Assessor as a Designated Officer for the Town of Okotoks.

8.2.1

Bylaw 16-25 Municipal Assessor

The purpose of Bylaw 16-25 is to establish the position of Municipal Assessor as a Designated Officer for the Town as required by the Municipal Government Act.

This Bylaw is ready for three readings.

8.2.2

Bylaw 15-25 Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw Amendment

The purpose of Bylaw 15-25 is to amend the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 16-24 to remove the appointment of the CAO as the Municipal assessor for the Town.

This Bylaw is ready for three readings.

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

10.

MOTIONS RE NOTICES

11.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION

12.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS

13.

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

14.

PUBLIC HEARING(S) (6:30 p.m.)

14.1

Bylaw 12-25 Southwest Okotoks Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment & Bylaw 08-25 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - 800-200 Southridge Drive

The purpose of Bylaw 12-25 is to amend Southwest Okotoks Area Structure Plan Bylaw 22-02 to facilitate the redesignation of Lot 11, Block 1, Plan 051 3261 from General Commercial District to Neighbourhood Core District.

The purpose of Bylaw 08-25 is to amend Land Use Bylaw 17-21 by redesignating approximately 2.85 ha (7.04 ac) of land comprising Lot 11, Block 1, Plan 051 3261 from the General Commercial District to the Neighbourhood Core District.

15.

BYLAWS / BUSINESS RELATING TO HEARING(S)

15.1

Bylaw 12-25 Southwest Okotoks Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment

Depending on the outcome of the Public Hearing, this Bylaw is ready for second and third reading.

15.2

Bylaw 08-25 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - 800-200 Southridge Drive

Depending on the outcome of the Public Hearing, this Bylaw is ready for second reading only.

16.

ADJOURNMENT