THE TOWN OF OKOTOKSREGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDAMonday, September 25, 2023 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.COUNCIL CHAMBER3:00 PM - Public Session1.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.)3.1Chief Administrative Officer Objectives (FOIP s. 17(2)(e)) Public Comments: 3.2Human Resources Matter (FOIP s. 24(1)) (verbal report) Public Comments: 4.DELEGATIONS (3:00 P.M.) OR (6:00 P.M. by prior arrangement) 4.1REQUESTED DELEGATIONS 4.1.1Awesome Kid Award (6:00 p.m.) Okotoks resident Sidanee Bowers will be in attendance to be recognized for her achievements with Team Alberta during the Football Canada U18 Female Championships.4.2PUBLIC DELEGATIONS 4.2.1Foothills Writers Group (3:00 p.m.) 1.Towne Council Presentation.pdfFoothills Writers Group Founder Laurie Carmichael will be in attendance to provide information on the group to Council.5.MOTION(S) ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION 6.CONSENT AGENDA 6.1MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 6.1.1Regular Council Meeting - September 11, 2023 1.Regular Council Meeting - September 11, 2023.pdf6.2BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INFORMATION / FROM COMMITTEE 6.2.1Chief Administrative Officer Approvals - September 2023 1.Chief Administrative Officer Approvals - September 2023.pdf2.United Way Proclamation 2023.pdf3.D.E.A.M. Proclamation Request.pdf4.Energy Efficiency Day 2023.pdf5.World CP Day Proclamation and Request 2023.pdf6.Orange Shirt Day 2023.pdfCurrent proclamation, honorary flag, and Municipal Centre lighting approvals as delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer are provided to Council for information.6.3FIRST READING BYLAWS 6.3.1Bylaw 29-23 - Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw 1.Bylaw 29-23 - Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 29-23 Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw.pdfThe purpose of Bylaw 29-23 is to authorize the Town of Okotoks to offer a clean energy improvement program and collect a clean energy improvement tax.6.3.2Bylaw 17-23 - Clean Energy Improvement Program Borrowing Bylaw 1.Bylaw 17-23 Borrowing_Bylaw - CEIP.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 17-23 - Borrowing Bylaw - CEIP.pdfThe purpose of Bylaw 17-23 is to authorize the incurring of indebtedness to finance the Town’s Clean Energy Improvement Program.6.3.3Bylaw 36-23 - Natural Gas Franchise Fees 1.Bylaw 36-23 - Natural Gas Franchise Fees.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 36-23 Natural Gas Franchise Fees.pdf3.ATCO 2023 Gas Rider Schedule.pdfThe purpose of Bylaw 36-23 is to provide natural gas franchise fees for 2024 as outlined in the terms of the Town’s existing franchise agreement.6.4RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS 6.5CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 6.6BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES 6.6.1Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting - September 18, 2023 1.Governance and Priorities Committee - September 18, 2023.pdf6.7DISCLOSURE OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 7.BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION 7.1United Way / Okotoks Partnership Committee Chair Report 1.United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee Chair Report 2023.pdfCommittees Bylaw 13-21 requires the Chair of Governance Committees to annually present a summary or highlight report of activities at a Regular Council Meeting.7.22023 Conservation Educators Final Report 1.2023 Conservation Educators Final Report.pdf2.2023_Conservation Educator Council Presentation.pdfA final report of the 2023 Summer Conservation Education Program's activities and successes is presented to Council.7.3September Governance and Priorities Committee Agenda Items 1.September Governance and Priorities Agenda Items.pdfAt the September 18, 2023 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, a resolution was made to defer five (5) agenda items to the September 25, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.7.3.1Active Transportation Incentive Pilot Program 1.Active Transportation Incentive Pilot Program.pdfAn Active Transportation Incentive Pilot Program is being presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee for discussion and recommendation to Council.7.3.2Grading and Landscaping Bylaw 1.Grading and Landscaping Bylaw.pdf2.Draft Residential Grading and Landscaping Bylaw.pdf3.Bylaw 15-12 To Regulate The Surface Grades of Residential Properties.pdf4.General Design and Construction Specifications.pdfA draft bylaw regarding grading and landscaping is provided to the Governance and Priorities Committee for review and direction. 7.3.3Public Art Policy 1.Public Art Policy.pdf2.Public Art Funding Community Comparison Report FIN.pdf3.Public Art Public Survey, What We Heard Report 1.pdf4.Public Art Public Conversation, What We Heard Report 2.pdf5.DRAFT CMD F xx - Public Art Policy.pdf6.PS A 2.2 Community Life FINAL REDLINED VERSION.pdfThe draft Public Art Policy is provided to the Governance and Priorities Committee for review and discussion.7.3.4Safe and Inclusive Public Places Bylaw 1.Safe and Inclusive Public Places Draft Bylaw.pdf2.Safe and Inclusive Public Places Bylaw DRAFT.pdfA draft bylaw ensuring public places are safe and inclusive is provided to the Governance and Priorities Committee for review and direction.7.3.52023 Alberta Municipalities Resolution Book 1.Alberta Municipalities 2023 Resolution Book.pdf2.2023 Resolutions Book.pdfThe 2023 Alberta Municipalities Association resolutions have been provided for consideration with Administration’s suggested statements regarding the levels of support.7.42023 Operating Budget Amendment 1.2023 Operating Budget_Amendment.pdf2.2023 One Time Expense - fire heart monitor.pdf3.2023 One Time Expense - replacement hazardous materials gas monitors.pdfA 2023 Operating Budget amendment for the one-time purchase of safety related supplies for Okotoks Fire & Rescue is provided for approval.8.BYLAWS 8.1Bylaw 30-23 - Use of Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities Bylaw Amendment 1.Bylaw 30-23 - Use of Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities Amendment - 2 and 3 reading.pdf2.Bylaw 30-23 First Reading Version.pdf3.Bylaw 30-23 written correspondence.pdfThe purpose of Bylaw 30-23 is to amend the Use of Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities Bylaw 22-12 by reducing the hours of operation at Hughes Park Courts and the Bob Anderson Courts at Wilson Park.This Bylaw is ready for second and third reading.9.NOTICES OF MOTION 10.MOTIONS RE NOTICES 11.CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION 12.COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS 13.COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS 1.Council Appointments.pdf14.PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 7:00 P.M. 15.BYLAWS / BUSINESS RELATING TO HEARING(S) 16.ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Council Appointments.pdf1.Regular Council Meeting - September 11, 2023.pdf1.Towne Council Presentation.pdf1.Chief Administrative Officer Approvals - September 2023.pdf2.United Way Proclamation 2023.pdf3.D.E.A.M. Proclamation Request.pdf4.Energy Efficiency Day 2023.pdf5.World CP Day Proclamation and Request 2023.pdf6.Orange Shirt Day 2023.pdf1.2023 Conservation Educators Final Report.pdf2.2023_Conservation Educator Council Presentation.pdf1.Bylaw 30-23 - Use of Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities Amendment - 2 and 3 reading.pdf2.Bylaw 30-23 First Reading Version.pdf3.Bylaw 30-23 written correspondence.pdf1.Bylaw 36-23 - Natural Gas Franchise Fees.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 36-23 Natural Gas Franchise Fees.pdf3.ATCO 2023 Gas Rider Schedule.pdf1.Active Transportation Incentive Pilot Program.pdf1.United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee Chair Report 2023.pdf1.September Governance and Priorities Agenda Items.pdf1.Safe and Inclusive Public Places Draft Bylaw.pdf2.Safe and Inclusive Public Places Bylaw DRAFT.pdf1.Alberta Municipalities 2023 Resolution Book.pdf2.2023 Resolutions Book.pdf1.Bylaw 17-23 Borrowing_Bylaw - CEIP.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 17-23 - Borrowing Bylaw - CEIP.pdf1.Bylaw 29-23 - Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw.pdf2.Draft Bylaw 29-23 Clean Energy Improvement Tax Bylaw.pdf1.Public Art Policy.pdf2.Public Art Funding Community Comparison Report FIN.pdf3.Public Art Public Survey, What We Heard Report 1.pdf4.Public Art Public Conversation, What We Heard Report 2.pdf5.DRAFT CMD F xx - Public Art Policy.pdf6.PS A 2.2 Community Life FINAL REDLINED VERSION.pdf1.Grading and Landscaping Bylaw.pdf2.Draft Residential Grading and Landscaping Bylaw.pdf3.Bylaw 15-12 To Regulate The Surface Grades of Residential Properties.pdf4.General Design and Construction Specifications.pdf1.Governance and Priorities Committee - September 18, 2023.pdf1.2023 Operating Budget_Amendment.pdf2.2023 One Time Expense - fire heart monitor.pdf3.2023 One Time Expense - replacement hazardous materials gas monitors.pdf