THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, August 16, 2021

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

In Camera portion begins at 2:00 PM; Public portion begins at 3:00 PM

​2:00 PM - In Camera Session (Closed to Public)
3:00 PM - Public Session via Live Stream

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

(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

Legal Opinion (FOIP s. 23(1)(a) and 24(1)(a)(g))

3.2

Land Use Options (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(g))

3.3

Advice from Officials (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(g))

3.4

Municipal Asset Naming (FOIP s. 24(1)(a))

3.5

Chief Administrative Officer Priorities and Objectives (FOIP s. 17(2)(e))

4.

DELEGATIONS / QUESTION PERIOD BY THE PUBLIC - 3:00 P.M. OR (6:00 P.M. by prior arrangement)

The Council Chamber at the Municipal Centre is now open to the public and persons interested in appearing as a delegation are able to attend in person. Alternatively, requests to present live via remote access during this portion of the meeting can be made up until 12:00 noon the day of the Council Meeting.

4.1

Kiwanis Club of Okotoks

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Okotoks will be attendance to provide information regarding the 2021 "Bee There or Bee Square" Adult Spelling Bee fundraising event.

4.2

Jessica Hallam

Okotoks resident Jessica Hallam will be in attendance to request reinstatement of mandatory masking in Okotoks.  

5.

MOTION(S) ARISING FROM IN CAMERA

6.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

6.1

Regular Council Meeting - July 19, 2021

7.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

8.

BUSINESS

8.1

United Way / Okotoks Partnership Committee Chair Presentation

Committees Bylaw 13-21 requires the Chair of Governance Committees to annually present a summary or highlight report of activities at a Regular Council Meeting.

8.2

Request for Extension

Administration is requesting that Motion 21.C.261 regarding removal of the name “Dewdney” from Dewdney Park be amended.

8.3

Strategic Plan Progress Report

The 2018 – 2021 Strategic Plan Progress Report as of July 2021 is provided to Council for information.

8.4

Environmental Master Plan Progress Report

The Environmental Master Plan Progress Report is provided to Council for information.

8.5

Response to the Ongoing Social Impact of COVID-19

The Town of Okotoks Response to the Ongoing Social Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic report is provided for information.

8.6

Municipal Stimulus Program Project Budget Amendment

Amendments to the 2021 Operating Budget are required due to a delay in commencement of a project previously given Municipal Stimulus Program grant funding.

8.7

Capital Budget Amendment - Arts and Learning Campus Parking Lot Expansion

Approval of a 2021 Capital Budget amendment for the Arts and Learning Campus Parking Lot is requested.

8.8

Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives in Okotoks

An update on Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives in Okotoks is provided for information.

8.9

Regulator and Owner Role Process Gaps

An update on solutions to improve internal processes on Town-led capital projects is provided for information.

8.10

Response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs Regarding the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Plans

A letter of response to the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, outlining the Town of Okotoks’ perspective on the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board plans has been drafted for Council’s review and approval.

8.11

RCMP Collective Bargaining Agreement Impacts

Preliminary impacts of the RCMP collective agreement are now known and provided for understanding of impacts.

9.

BYLAWS

9.1

Bylaw 24-21 - Storm Drainage

The purpose of Bylaw 24-21 is to regulate Storm Sewers and Storm Drainage within the Town of Okotoks.
This Bylaw is ready for third reading.

9.2

Bylaw 29-21 - Canadian Pacific Railway Station Municipal Heritage Resource Designation

The purpose of Bylaw 29-21 is to designate the Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Okotoks Art Gallery) as a Municipal Heritage Resource. 
This Bylaw is ready for three readings.

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

11.

MOTIONS RE NOTICES

12.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION

12.1

Cathy Couey, Fund Development & Communications Officer, High River District Health Care Foundation, Re: Silent Auction Donation - July 14, 2021

12.2

Shelley Reboul, Golf Tournament Coordinator, Foothills Fetal Alcohol Syndrome , Re: Participation in the 2021 FAS Charity Golf Tournament - July 15, 2021

12.3

Mike Conroy, President and CEO, Brenda Strafford Foundation, Re: Charity Golf Tournament Invitation - July 16, 2021

12.4

Lyndsay Heaton, Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta and Childhood Cancer Canada, Re: Proclamation and Lighting Request - July 20, 2021

12.5

Peter Julian, New Democratic Party House Leader, Re: Request for support - July 20, 2021

12.6

Mezaun Lakha-Evin, Associate Executive Director, Cerebral Palsy Alberts, Re: World CP Day Proclamation Request - July 29, 2021

13.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS

14.

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

15.

STATUTORY / NON-STATUTORY HEARING(S) - 7:00 P.M.

15.1

Public Hearing for Bylaw 27-21 - LUB Amendment

The purpose of Bylaw 27-21 is to amend Land Use Bylaw 17-21 to address interpretation and clarification matters, increase the authority of the Development Officer, and increase flexibility of objects within side yard setbacks.

16.

BYLAWS / BUSINESS RELATING TO HEARING(S)

16.1

Bylaw 27-21 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment

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

17.

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS

17.1

Councillor Thorn - Victim Services Funding Impacts

17.2

Councillor Thorn - Pason Arena Netting

18.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

18.1

Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Re: Receipt of Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's Plans - July 12, 2021

18.2

Blair Painter, Mayor, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Re: Opposition to Bill C-21 - July 13, 2021

18.3

Mike Conroy, President and CEO, Brenda Strafford Foundation , Re: 2020 Report to the Community - July 19, 2021

18.4

Doug MacPherson, Mayor, Town of Claresholm, Re: Letter to Municipal Affairs regarding Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - July 26, 2021

18.5

Zane Semaniuk, Detachment Commander, Okotoks Municipal RCMP Detachment, Re: Body Worn Cameras - July 27, 2021

18.6

Ken Matthews, Reeve, Big Lakes County, Re: RCMP Letter of Support - July 28, 2021

18.7

Rebeka Freels, Municipal & Council Liaison, Town of Cochrane, Re: Cochrane Annual Outhouse Races - August 3, 2021

18.8

Teresa Murray, Re: Family and Community Support Services Committee Resignation - August 9, 2021

18.9

Chantel Larson, Re: United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee Resignation - August 10, 2021

19.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES

19.1

Municipal Planning Commission - July 15, 2021

19.2

Okotoks Public Library Board - June 10, 2021

19.3

United Way / Okotoks Partnership Committee - July 13, 2021

20.

ADJOURNMENT