THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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3:00 PM via live stream

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

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
Land Lease/Sale (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(c))
 

3.2
Water Update (FOIP s. 21(1)(a)(ii)) (verbal report)
 

3.3
Human Resources Update (FOIP s. 24(1)) (verbal report)
 

4.
DELEGATIONS / QUESTION PERIOD BY THE PUBLIC
 

Due to COVID-19 and Alberta Heath Services’ guidelines for public gatherings and social distancing, delegation/question period submissions are to be in writing until further notice.

5.
MOTION(S) ARISING FROM IN CAMERA
 

6.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
 

7.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
This item has attachments. 

1.CAO Report - September 14.pdf
2.Attach 09.14.20 Summary of Upcoming Events.pdf

8.
BUSINESS
 

8.1
Family and Community Support Services Committee Chair Presentation
This item has attachments. 

1.Family and Community Support Services Committee Chair Report.pdf
2.2019 FCSS Year In Review.pdf

Committees Bylaw 42-18 requires the Chair of a Governance Committee to annually present a summary or highlight report of activities of the respective Committee at a Regular Council Meeting.

8.2
Okotoks RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Okotoks RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update August.pdf
2.Okotoks RCMP Q2 Report.pdf

The Okotoks RCMP Municipal Detachment Quarterly Update is provided to Council for information.

8.3
Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Waste Management Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Waste Management Update.pdf

The direction and timeline contained within Motion 18.C.496 regarding a three-stream waste diversion program for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sector are no longer attainable and a Council decision is required.

8.4
Municipal Grants Program for COVID Business Support
This item has attachments. 

1.Municipal Grant Programs for Covid Business Support.pdf
2.Att1 2020 05 04 Business Supports Plan to EAC.pdf
3.Att 2 2020 05 04 Business Support Grant Policy.pdf
4.Att 3 OEE Project Plan.pdf

Direction regarding further development of a proposed Business Support Grants Program Policy presented at the May 4, 2020 Emergency Advisory Committee is required.

8.5
Province of Alberta Assessment Model Review
This item has attachments. 

1.Province of Alberta Assessment Model Review .pdf
2.AMR Key messages.pdf
3.AMR Two-Page Summary.pdf
4.AUMA Assessment Model Review Report - August 21-2020.pdf
5.RJ Sigurdson and Minister Re Opposition to proposed assessment model changes 09.10.20.pdf

Proposed changes to the Provincial assessment model will have potential negative impacts on the Town of Okotoks.

8.6
2020 Second Quarter Variance Report
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 Second Quarter Variance Report.pdf
2.2020 Q2 Variance Report .pdf
3.2020 Q2 Forecast Report.pdf

The 2020 Second Quarter Variance Report is provided to Council for information.

8.7
Grant Submission Approval
This item has attachments. 

1.Grant Submission Approval.pdf

Council approval is required to submit projects for the new provincial Municipal Stimulus Program.

9.
BYLAWS
 

9.1
Bylaw 32-20 - Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw 09-19 Amendment
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw 32-20 - Fees, Rates, and Charges Amendment for Reinstatement of Fees.pdf
2.Draft Bylaw 32-20 Fees, Rates and Charges Amendment.pdf
3.Bylaw 09-19 Fees Rates and Charges Schedule A Red Lined Version.pdf

The purpose of Bylaw 32-20 is to reinstate the fees for development applications and land use changes that were previously waived in order to provide financial relief to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This Bylaw is ready for three readings.

10.
NOTICES OF MOTION
 

11.
MOTIONS RE NOTICES
 

11.1
Racism and Diversity Task Force
This item has attachments. 

1.Racism and Diversity Task Force Notice of Motion.pdf

(provided by Councillors Christophers and Thorn July 13, 2020)

12.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION
 

13.
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS
 

14.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
 

15.
STATUTORY / NON-STATUTORY HEARING(S) - 7:00 P.M.
 

Due to COVID-19 members of the public are not able to physically attend this Statutory Public Hearing. Submissions received by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 regarding Bylaw 23-20 - Municipal Development Plan from members of the public have been included in the agenda package. Submissions received after this and up until 7:00 p.m. on September 14, 2020 will be summarized and read during the Hearing.  On September 14, 2020, after Administration has fully reported on the Bylaw, the Mayor will announce a break to provide an opportunity to anyone wishing to respond to new information that has arisen from Administration's report.  Responses will only be received for the duration of the break via email using the submit button on okotoks.ca or to [email protected]. Responses will be summarized and noted after the break.  

16.
BYLAWS / BUSINESS RELATING TO HEARING(S)
 

16.1
Bylaw 23-20 - Municipal Development Plan
 

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

 

17.
RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS
 

None

18.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
 

19.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES
 

20.
ADJOURNMENT
 

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