Okotoks public meetings in 2021

Intermunicipal Committee

The Intermunicipal Committee of Foothills County and the Town of Okotoks will meet to discuss regional water project updates, a draft memorandum of understanding, and the annual cost-sharing agreement review. They will also consider options for road closures and safety measures along Highway 2, including a possible full closure at 306 Avenue or a joint letter to Alberta Transportation. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, and may enter closed session.

• Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project update on preliminary design and approvals
• Draft Regional Water Project Memorandum of Understanding to be reviewed
• Annual review of Master Cost Sharing Agreement (2018-2023)
• Proposed full closure of Highway 2 intersection at 306 Avenue
• Possible joint letter recommending northbound merging lane and interchange at 338 Avenue

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss campaign planning and consider a funding extension request. The committee will vote on whether to grant Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society's Foothills Community Immigrant Services Youth Engagement Program an extension to February 28, 2022, with a final report due by March 31, 2022. Reports from staff, treasurer, and council will be received as information.

• Funding extension decision for Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society - Foothills Community Immigrant Services Youth Engagement Program to February 28, 2022
• Campaign discussion and planning
• Adoption of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff Liaison, Treasurer, and Council reports

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting on December 13, 2021, will consider approving the 2022-2025 Operating Budget and 2022-2025 Capital Budget with forecasts to 2031. Council will also review the 2021 Water Conservation Rebate Program report, an amendment to the Integrated and Accessible Transportation Policy, the annual Off-Site Levy report, a request to amend a motion regarding Pason Arena netting, and give second and third readings to Bylaw 09-22 setting 2022 fees, rates, and charges. The meeting begins with an in-camera session, followed by a public session that includes a delegation from the Okotoks Film Festival.

• 2022-2025 Operating Budget and 2026 forecast for approval
• 2022-2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2031 forecast for approval
• Bylaw 09-22 - Fees, Rates, and Charges for 2022 (second and third readings)
• Amendment to Integrated and Accessible Transportation Policy PS-A-2.4
• Request to amend Motion 21.C.393 regarding Pason Arena netting

Council unanimously approved the 2022-2025 capital budget totaling $99.901M across four years, along with the 2022-2025 operating budget and related planning tools. Council also passed Bylaw 09-22 setting 2022 fees, rates, and charges, and directed administration to recommend a public participation process for a film policy by end of February 2022.

• Approved 2022-2025 capital budget totaling $99.901M (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2025 operating budget excluding Community Engagement (unanimous)
• Approved $1.292M 2022 Corporate Community Engagement Operating Budget (unanimous, Councillor Heemeryck absent)
• Passed Bylaw 09-22 establishing 2022 fees, rates, and charges (unanimous)
• Approved Integrated and Accessible Transportation Policy PS-A-2.4 as amended (unanimous)
• Amended Pason Arena netting deadline from Dec 31, 2022 to Feb 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to recommend film policy public participation process by end of February 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Fiorentina Maione to United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee for one-year term (unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and receive updates on the Age Friendly Okotoks sub-committee and the 2022 FCSS funding decision-making process. The committee will also discuss resolutions and designate voting delegates for the FCSS Association of Alberta Annual General Meeting. The meeting may include a closed in-camera portion.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for term ending October 31, 2022
• Presentation on Age Friendly Okotoks Sub-Committee overview
• Discussion of 2022 FCSS funding application form, rating scale, and outcome measures
• Designation of Debbie Posey and Angela Barber as voting delegates for FCSSAA AGM
• Authorization for voting delegates to use discretion on FCSSAA AGM resolutions

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting on November 29, 2021, includes a closed in-camera session (starting at 2:00 PM) followed by a public session via livestream at 3:00 PM. Council will hear delegations, consider bylaws for land use redesignations and the 2022 fees, rates, and charges, and receive the Okotoks Public Library Board's budget request. The agenda also includes a notice of intent to designate the Stockton Block as a municipal heritage resource and a third-quarter variance report.

• Bylaw 31-21: Redesignate ±1.57 ha (3.88 ac) of Lot 3, Block 9, Plan 181 1640 from Agriculture and Land Holdings to Neighbourhood Core District (D'Arcy).
• Bylaw 32-21: Redesignate ±7.47 ha (18.5 ac) of same lot from Agriculture and Land Holdings to Recreation and Open Space District (D'Arcy Phase 10).
• Bylaw 09-22: Establish 2022 fees, rates, and charges for Town services.
• Okotoks Public Library Board Chair presentation and 2022 budget request.
• Notice of Intent to Designate Stockton Block as a Municipal Heritage Resource.

Council unanimously supported the Okotoks Public Library Board's 2022 financial requisition of $818,406. It also gave first reading to three bylaws: two land use redesignations and the 2022 fees, rates, and charges bylaw. Council directed administration to report on Westridge Drive traffic calming options by January 31, 2022, and joined the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in calling on the federal government to absorb retroactive RCMP costs.

• Supported the Okotoks Public Library Board's 2022 financial requisition of $818,406 (Motion 21.C.440).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 31-21, redesignating land from Agriculture to Neighbourhood Core District (Motion 21.C.443).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 32-21, redesignating land from Agriculture to Recreation and Open Space District (Motion 21.C.444).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 09-22, establishing 2022 fees, rates, and charges (Motion 21.C.445).
• Directed administration to report on Westridge Drive traffic calming options by January 31, 2022 (Motion 21.C.436).
• Joined the FCM in calling on the federal government to absorb retroactive RCMP costs (Motion 21.C.446).
• Adopted minutes of the November 1, 2021 Organizational and Regular Council meetings (Motions 21.C.437, 21.C.438).
• Received the CAO's report, the 2021 Third Quarter Variance Report, and correspondence as information (Motions 21.C.439, 21.C.442, 21.C.447).

Annual Budget Meetings

This agenda is for the Town of Okotoks' Annual Budget Meetings on November 25, 2021. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting portal, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. No substantive budget details are available in this document.

Annual Budget Meetings

This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. It only contains the meeting title and date for Okotoks' Annual Budget Meetings on November 24, 2021, with no details on agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Annual Budget Meetings

This agenda is for the Annual Budget Meetings of the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, held on November 23, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific budget items, dollar amounts, or decisions listed.

The Joint Council/Finance and Audit Committee held its annual budget meeting over three days and forwarded recommendations to Council. It approved the four-year capital budget, initially excluding 11 projects, then reinserted all but one (Champion Park Icehouse, which was reinserted with a $0.050M donation). It also approved the operating budget, including a $0.500M funding increase for Fire Services, and recommended first reading of Bylaw 09-22 (Fees, Rates, and Charges). A motion to reduce the RCMP operating budget by $0.500M was defeated.

• Approved recommendation to Council for all Capital Projects in specified categories, except 11 listed projects.
• Approved reinserting 10 of the 11 excluded capital projects into the Four (4) Year (2022-2025) Capital Budget.
• Approved reinserting Project #291 – Champion Park Icehouse with a $0.050M donation as a funding source.
• Approved adding a $500,000 placeholder for an outdoor boarded skating rink in the 2022 Capital Budget.
• Approved directing Administration to bring a feasibility report on the outdoor rink to Council by end of February 2022.
• Approved recommendation to Council to direct $0.500M to Fire Services for 2022 and beyond to increase staffing to four firefighters per shift.
• Defeated motion to reduce the 2022 RCMP Operating Budget by $0.500M and add one RCMP officer per year from 2023 to 2026.
• Approved recommendation to Council to decrease RCMP by 3.0 FTE and increase Municipal Enforcement by 2.0 FTE in 2022.

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and treasurer, and to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. They will discuss campaign planning, including coupon book money collection, and review a draft 2022 annual calendar. The committee will also consider purchasing thank-you gifts for retiring board members Jenna Lambiris and Ryley Hatchard, with the amount to be determined.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer
• Campaign discussion: coupon book money collection before end of year
• 2022 Annual Meeting Calendar (draft) for review
• Motion to purchase thank-you gift (amount blank) for Jenna Lambiris and Ryley Hatchard
• Reports from Staff Liaison, Treasurer, and Council

Family and Community Support Services Committee

This agenda for the Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Committee meeting on 2021-11-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

The Okotoks Regular Council meeting on November 1, 2021, includes a public question period and a presentation from the D.A.R.E. Works Foothills Society requesting 2022 funding. Council will also review the 2021 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association resolution book with administration's suggested support levels. The agenda is largely routine, with no bylaws, hearings, or notices of motion listed, and includes several items of correspondence and committee minutes for information.

The Okotoks Town Council approved a $4,742 funding request from the D.A.R.E. Works Foothills Society for the 2021-2022 school year, funded from the 2021 Operating Budget. The council also adopted minutes from previous meetings, received the Chief Administrative Officer's report and correspondence as information, and approved the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $4,742 funding for D.A.R.E. Works Foothills Society (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for November 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 13, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 25, 2021 Special Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Received Chief Administrative Officer's Report as information (unanimous)
• Received AUMA resolution support statements as information (unanimous)
• Received correspondence items 18.1-18.5 as information (unanimous)
• Received committee minutes as information (unanimous)

Organizational Meeting

This is the Town of Okotoks' organizational meeting, where council handles procedural housekeeping for its term. It will hold a closed in-camera session to discuss appointments to boards and committees, then assign councillor seating by lot, adopt the council meeting schedule through October 2022, and set the deputy mayor rotation for 2021–2025.

• In-camera discussion of council appointments to boards, committees, and commissions (FOIP s. 24(1)(b)(i) and (ii))
• In-camera discussion of citizen appointments to boards, committees, and commissions (FOIP s. 17(4)(d)(f) and 17(5)(f)(i))
• Assignment of councillor seating by lot per Council Procedure Bylaw 42-17
• Adoption of council meeting schedule from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022
• Deputy mayor rotation schedule for 2021–2025

The Town of Okotoks Council held its organizational meeting on November 1, 2021, and unanimously approved appointments of council members and citizens to various boards, committees, and commissions for the 2021-2022 term. Council also adopted the council meeting dates calendar for 2021/2022, set the seating arrangement for councillors, and approved the deputy mayor rotation schedule through October 2025. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved council appointments to boards, committees, and commissions for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved citizen appointments to boards, including Jan Gosse to Assessment Review Board and Angela Barber to FCSS (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021/2022 Council Meeting Dates calendar (unanimous)
• Set councillor seating for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule for November 2021 to October 2025 (unanimous)

Inauguration of Council

This agenda is for the inauguration of Okotoks Town Council on October 25, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main business being third reading of two bylaws related to the Wind Walk area. Bylaw 19-21 would redesignate about 7.88 hectares from recreation, traditional neighbourhood, and neighbourhood core districts to agriculture and land holdings, and Bylaw 20-21 would rescind the Wind Walk Area Structure Plan. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for a legal opinion.

• Bylaw 19-21: third reading to amend Land Use Bylaw 17-21, redesignating 7.88 ha (27.34 acres) in NW ¼ 16-20-29-W4M to Agriculture and Land Holdings District
• Bylaw 20-21: third reading to rescind Wind Walk Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 18-17)
• In-camera session for legal opinion under FOIP exceptions

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council going in camera for a legal opinion and returning to pass two bylaws unanimously. Bylaw 19-21 redesignates about 7.88 hectares in the Wind Walk area from recreation, traditional neighbourhood, and neighbourhood core districts to agriculture and land holdings. Bylaw 20-21 rescinds the Wind Walk Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 18-17). No other business was conducted.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Went in camera for legal opinion under FOIP (unanimous)
• Came out of in camera (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 19-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw 17-21, redesignating 7.88 ha in Wind Walk to ALH (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 20-21 to rescind Wind Walk Area Structure Plan Bylaw 18-17 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 12:37 p.m. (unanimous)

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business. They will adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, discuss campaign planning including a coupon book, and receive several reports from staff, the treasurer, and a council member. The meeting also includes receiving correspondence from the Rowan House Society and setting the next meeting date.

• Campaign discussion and planning, including coupon book
• Staff liaison report by S. Anderson
• Treasurer report by J. Lambiris
• Council report by Councillor Christophers
• Correspondence from Rowan House Society (Fall news)

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss community support topics. Business items include a presentation on the Safe at Home program, an Age Friendly Okotoks progress report, and a discussion on isolation, home support gaps, and the new provincial framework. The committee will also receive reports from the councillor, wellness manager, and youth representatives, plus correspondence and sub-committee minutes. Most items are for information only, with motions to adopt the agenda, previous minutes, and receive reports.

• Presentation: Safe at Home Program by Nara Fedozzi
• Age Friendly Okotoks Sub-Committee progress report
• Discussion on isolation, gaps/innovation/outreach home support, and provincial framework updates
• Round table: thank outgoing members, regional housing/homelessness committee, COVID-19 restrictions impact
• Correspondence includes thank-you notes from Rowan House, Inclusion Foothills, Foothills Country Hospice, and Junior Achievement

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting on September 13, 2021, includes a public session starting at 3:00 PM. Council will consider Bylaw 30-21 to mandate masks in indoor public places, review 2022 budget guidelines, and hear public delegations on COVID-19 restrictions and a letter from Standing White Buffalo. The meeting also includes reports on RCMP quarterly statistics, the 2020 annual report, and a request to support an AUMA resolution on ambulance service.

• Bylaw 30-21: mandatory mask bylaw for indoor public places
• 2022 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines check-in
• AUMA emergent resolution supporting improved ambulance service
• RCMP Municipal Detachment Quarterly Report
• Elector Assistance at Home service for October 18, 2021 election

Council reversed a previous decision to name a pedestrian crossing and instead named a park after former Councillor T. Allen King, and renamed Riverside Community Park after the late Mayor Bill Robertson. They also received the COVID-19 mask bylaw as information and directed administration to advocate for provincial enforcement authority. An emergent resolution supporting improved ambulance service was approved, and 2022 budget guidelines were adopted.

• Reversed CP pedestrian crossing naming; named Mountainview park after former Councillor T. Allen King (unanimous)
• Renamed Riverside Community Park in honour of late Mayor Bill Robertson (unanimous)
• Approved AUMA emergent resolution on ambulance service delivery (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines (unanimous)
• Directed administration to advocate for Municipal Peace Officer authority to enforce provincial mask mandate (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to provide up to $500 from Emergent Matters Fund for Councillor Thorn's AUMA VP bid (defeated)
• Approved elector assistance at home for Oct 18, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Received RCMP quarterly report, conservation program report, strategic plan, annual report, and variance report as information (unanimous)

Intermunicipal Committee

The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several joint projects. Items include a presentation on the Intermunicipal Traffic Study, an update on the Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project, a discussion on a regional pathway system, and a request for a letter of support for a Highwood Management Plan grant application. The meeting is largely informational, with motions to receive reports as information and to provide the requested letter of support.

• Intermunicipal Traffic Study presentation by WATT Consulting Group
• Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project update by Project Manager Angela Alambets
• Regional Pathway System discussion and update
• Request for letter of support for Highwood Management Plan Public Advisory Committee AEP-WRRP Grant application
• Adoption of June 22, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Okotoks Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public session that includes a request from a resident to reinstate mandatory masking, a public hearing on a Land Use Bylaw amendment, and several budget amendments. Council will also consider a bylaw to designate the Canadian Pacific Railway Station as a municipal heritage resource and a request to extend a motion regarding the removal of the name 'Dewdney' from Dewdney Park.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 27-21 to amend Land Use Bylaw 17-21, addressing interpretation, Development Officer authority, and side yard setbacks
• Bylaw 24-21 Storm Drainage ready for third reading
• Bylaw 29-21 to designate Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Okotoks Art Gallery) as Municipal Heritage Resource
• Request for extension of Motion 21.C.261 regarding removal of 'Dewdney' from Dewdney Park
• Capital budget amendment for Arts and Learning Campus Parking Lot expansion

Council narrowly voted to bring forward consideration of reinstating the COVID-19 Mask Bylaw after an initial motion to do so was defeated and then reconsidered. A subsequent motion to add the item to the agenda was defeated, so no final decision on the bylaw was made. Council also passed several budget amendments, including $0.475M for an Arts and Learning Campus parking lot expansion, and approved multiple bylaws.

• Motion to bring forward consideration of reinstating COVID-19 Mask Bylaw carried (after reconsideration)
• Motion to add COVID-19 Mask Bylaw to agenda defeated
• Approved $0.475M capital budget amendment for Arts and Learning Campus parking lot expansion
• Approved $0.667M operating budget increase for Recreation Facilities project (72049)
• Bylaw 24-21 (Storm Drainage) read third time and passed
• Bylaw 29-21 (CP Railway Station heritage designation) read third time and passed
• Bylaw 27-21 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment) read third time and passed
• Approved naming CP Rail pedestrian crosswalk 'Allen King Crossing'

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss and plan its campaign, including a coupon book and Hub Town Brewery initiative, and to receive reports from staff, the treasurer, and council. The agenda is largely procedural, with motions to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and to receive information items.

• Campaign discussion and planning, including Coupon Book and Hub Town Brewery task manager documents
• Adoption of July 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff Liaison Report by S. Anderson
• Treasurer Report by J. Lambiris
• Council Report by Councillor Christophers

Regular Council Meeting

Council passed Bylaw 18-21, authorizing $7 million in debt for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 project. It also passed several other bylaws, including amendments to fees, water utilities, and deer feeding rules. Third reading of the Wind Walk land use bylaws was postponed pending legal advice on the receivership order.

• Approved Bylaw 18-21 (Borrowing Bylaw) for $7.0 million to finance Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 upgrades.
• Passed Bylaw 26-21, amending fees for Site Licensing and Planning Services in the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw.
• Passed Bylaw 23-21 (Water Bylaw) to regulate the Town's water utility.
• Postponed third reading of Bylaw 24-21 (Storm Drainage) and directed administration to add provisions on residential storm drainage harm.
• Passed Bylaw 25-21 (Sanitary Sewer) to provide sanitary sewer service.
• Passed Bylaw 28-21 to regulate feeding of deer and other wildlife from private property.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 27-21, amending the Land Use Bylaw to clarify rules and increase Development Officer authority.
• Postponed third reading of Bylaws 19-21 and 20-21 (Wind Walk land use and area structure plan) pending legal advice on the receivership order.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed in-camera session first, followed by a public portion. Council will consider several bylaws, including repealing the town's mask bylaw and amending the open spaces bylaw to allow cyclists and skateboarders on footbridges. They will also review a capital budget amendment to purchase the land and building at 29-35 South Railway Street (Cameron Crossing) and discuss other items like a Neighbour Day proclamation and community gardens placement.

• Bylaw 22-21 to repeal Mask Bylaw 31-20 (three readings)
• Bylaw 21-21 to amend Open Spaces Bylaw 22-12, removing requirement to walk bikes/skateboards on footbridges (three readings)
• Capital budget amendment to purchase land and building at 29-35 South Railway Street (Cameron Crossing)
• Bylaw 19-21 to rezone part of NW ¼ of Section 16-20-29-4 from Traditional Neighbourhood, Recreation, and Neighbourhood Core to Agriculture and Land Holdings (first reading)
• Proclamation request to rename Block Party Day to Neighbour Day

Council repealed the Town of Okotoks Mask Bylaw 31-20, approved a capital budget amendment to purchase the property at 29-35 South Railway Street from the Foothills School Division, and passed a bylaw allowing cyclists and skateboarders to ride across designated footbridges. A motion to cancel the July 1 fireworks display and redirect funds to Indigenous awareness education was defeated. Council also approved several other items, including proclamations, policy amendments, and seconding AUMA resolutions.

• Repealed Mask Bylaw 31-20 (Bylaw 22-21) unanimously
• Approved capital budget amendment to purchase 29-35 South Railway Street (Cameron Crossing) unanimously
• Passed Bylaw 21-21 to allow cyclists/skateboarders on footbridges unanimously
• Defeated motion to cancel July 1 fireworks and redirect funds to Indigenous education
• Proclaimed second Saturday of July as Neighbour Day annually unanimously
• Adopted amended Good Order and Conduct Policy CMD-R-4.0 unanimously
• Approved nominations for AUMA Municipal Environmental Award and council member awards unanimously
• Authorized seconding AUMA resolutions from Strathmore and Calgary unanimously

Intermunicipal Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project and a report regarding the donation of Champion Park. Members will also discuss cost sharing agreements and the possibility of a regional pathway system.

• Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project preliminary design update
• Champion Park donation verbal report
• Discussion on current cost sharing agreement between Town of Okotoks and Foothills County
• Proposal for a regional pathway system

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Okotoks Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the north facade of the Arts and Learning Campus, proposed changes to the Good Order and Civil Conduct Policy, and an update on intermunicipal development plan referral area maps. The meeting also includes in-camera items on land strategy and regional partnerships, which may be closed to the public.

• Facade treatment amendments for the Arts and Learning Campus north facade (Riverside Drive side)
• Amendments to the Good Order and Civil Conduct Policy in support of the Civility Project
• Intermunicipal Development Plan Referral Area Maps update
• In-camera item: Land Strategy (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(g))
• In-camera item: Regional Partnerships (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(b))

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting includes a public hearing for Bylaw 17-21, a new comprehensive Land Use Bylaw, with second and third readings possible. Council will also consider a $7 million borrowing bylaw for wastewater treatment upgrades, a commercial and industrial growth study, and several other policy and administrative items.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 17-21, new Land Use Bylaw
• Bylaw 18-21: borrowing $7,000,000 for Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 upgrades
• Discussion on removing the name 'Dewdney' from Dewdney Park
• Commercial and Industrial Growth Study and Strategy
• Approval of draft Financial Reserves Policy GP-F-2.5

Council gave third and final reading to Bylaw 17-21, the new comprehensive Land Use Bylaw, after a public hearing that included presentations from residents and a review of written submissions. The bylaw was passed with amendments, including changing the land use district for two specific properties from Natural Areas to Agricultural & Land Holdings. Council also approved a borrowing bylaw for $7 million for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and approved a resolution to support affordable housing for the AUMA convention.

• Passed Bylaw 17-21, the new Land Use Bylaw, as amended, with a unanimous vote.
• Approved Bylaw 18-21, authorizing $7 million in borrowing for Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 upgrades.
• Approved a draft resolution on 'Expansion of Authority to Support Affordable Housing' for the AUMA 2021 convention.
• Approved the Financial Reserves Policy GP-F-2.5, as amended to incorporate interest.
• Approved consolidating the Health Spending Account, Benefit Program Contingency, and Policing Reserve accounts into the General Operating Reserve.
• Postponed consideration of removing the name 'Dewdney' from Dewdney Park for up to eight weeks for indigenous consultation.
• Authorized a lease of Town-owned land to the Okotoks Oilers Athletic Association.
• Appointed Kayley Dalziel and Ryden Thomas to the FCSS Committee for one-year terms.

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to discuss and plan its 2021 fundraising campaign, including setting the fundraising goal, supplemental fundraisers, a coupon book, and a Hub Town Brewery event. The committee will also review its annual calendar and receive reports from staff, the treasurer, and council. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Discussion of 2021 fundraising goal
• Supplemental fundraisers: coupon book (C. Larson) and Hub Town Brewery event (S. Lawson)
• Review of 2021 annual meeting calendar
• Treasurer report includes donor choice statement and electronic funds transfer remittance
• Council report from Councillor Christophers

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will hear presentations and decide on 2021 funding requests from four organizations, totaling $72,750. The committee will vote on whether to fund each request and by how much. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving reports, and recognizing outgoing youth members.

• Foothills School Division Minds Matter funding request of $61,000.00
• Foothills Country Hospice Society Bereavement Box Program funding request of $7,500.00
• Junior Achievement financial literacy programs funding request of $3,000.00
• Rowan House Society Family Violence Prevention Month T-Shirt campaign funding request of $1,250.00
• Recognition of outgoing youth members D. Hore and C. Loe

Intermunicipal Committee

This is the agenda for the Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee meeting on May 31, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council meeting includes a public hearing and first reading of a new comprehensive Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 17-21), plus a public hearing for a land use redesignation at D'Arcy Phase 3 (Bylaw 15-21). Council will also consider the 2022 service priorities and budget guidelines, adopt a governance framework, and receive updates on the RCMP and other items.

• Bylaw 17-21: New Land Use Bylaw, first reading
• Bylaw 15-21: Redesignation of ±5.22 ha at D'Arcy Phase 3 to residential districts
• 2022 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines for approval
• Comprehensive Council Governance Framework for adoption
• Okotoks RCMP Municipal Detachment Quarterly Update

Council unanimously passed Bylaw 15-21, redesignating about 5.22 hectares of Lot 3, Block 9, Plan 181 1640 from Urban Holdings to residential districts, after a public hearing with no written submissions and one speaker in favor. Council also gave first reading to a new comprehensive Land Use Bylaw (17-21), approved the 2022-2025 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines, and directed administration to discuss a regional pathway system with neighboring towns and the Calgary Region Metropolitan Board.

• Passed Bylaw 15-21 land use redesignation (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 17-21, new Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2025 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines (unanimous)
• Directed administration to pursue regional pathway discussions with Foothills County, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, and Calgary Region Metropolitan Board (unanimous)
• Approved expression of interest for joint land purchase with Foothills County for water intake and pipeline (unanimous)
• Endorsed in-camera recommendation on human resources brief (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Age Friendly Community Resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Governance Policy Framework (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including proposed resolutions for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) fall 2021 convention, potential ballot questions for the 2021 general election, and a comprehensive governance policy framework for adoption. The committee will also review proposed amendments to the 2022 service priorities and budget guidelines, and receive a verbal update on intermunicipal referrals. A previously deferred discussion on the Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy is extended until June 2021.

• Review of AUMA 2021 resolutions and draft resolution (deadline June 30, 2021)
• Discussion of possible 2021 general election ballot questions
• Review and adoption of the Comprehensive Council Governance Framework and Governance Policy Framework Final Binder
• Proposed amendments to 2022 Service Priorities and Budget Guidelines
• Verbal update on intermunicipal referrals by Jeff Greene, Community Growth, Investment, and Sustainability Director

Emergency Advisory Committee

The Okotoks Emergency Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and to receive a verbal situational assessment of current provincial COVID-19 restrictions from the Director of Emergency Management. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the restrictions update. An in-camera portion may be closed to the public under FOIP exceptions.

• Verbal update on provincial restrictions by Trevor Brice, Director of Emergency Management
• Adoption of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the May 12, 2021 agenda
• Possible in-camera session under FOIP Act

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting via Zoom to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, discuss campaign planning (including coupon book, bingo, tailgate bailout, workplace campaign, raffle), review the annual calendar, and receive reports from staff, treasurer, and council. The meeting is largely procedural, with motions to adopt minutes and receive information items.

• Adoption of April 13, 2021 committee minutes
• Adoption of April 27, 2021 Community Investment Subcommittee minutes
• Campaign discussion: coupon book, bingo, tailgate bailout, workplace campaign, raffle
• 2021 annual calendar review
• Reports: staff liaison, treasurer, council

Regular Council Meeting

The Okotoks Town Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including property tax rates for 2021, a tax penalty amendment for COVID-19 relief, and a clean energy improvement program. They will also review the Urban Deer Task Force final report, a development permit for a baseball diamond, and a potential affordable housing partnership in the D'Arcy neighbourhood. The meeting includes public hearings for two bylaws and a delegation about pet ownership enforcement.

• Bylaw 05-21: Property and Supplemental Tax Rates for 2021
• Bylaw 07-21: Annexed Lands Tax Rates matching Foothills County
• Bylaw 16-21: Amendment to Tax Penalty Bylaw for COVID-19 relief
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 11-21: Clean Energy Improvement Program
• Development Permit 119-21: Amendments to Community Baseball Diamond at 256 Don Seaman Way

Council approved selling Town land at nominal value to Westwinds Communities and the Brenda Strafford Society for an affordable housing project in the D'Arcy neighbourhood, with the partners assuming all development costs. The Urban Deer Task Force Final Report was approved in a recorded vote (4-2). Bylaws for the Clean Energy Improvement Program, Land Use Bylaw amendment, and tax rates were passed.

• Approved sale of Town land to Westwinds Communities and Brenda Strafford Society at nominal value for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Deer Task Force Final Report and Recommendations (4-2, Mayor absent)
• Passed Bylaw 11-21 Clean Energy Improvement Program (unanimous, Mayor and one councillor absent)
• Passed Bylaw 12-21 Land Use Bylaw Amendment redesignating land to Gateway Commercial District (unanimous, Mayor absent)
• Approved Development Permit 119-21 for Community Baseball Diamond at Seaman Stadium with conditions (unanimous, Mayor absent)
• Adopted Proclamations, Lighting of the Municipal Centre, and Letters of Support Policy GP-B-2.2 (unanimous, Mayor absent)
• Adopted Water Allocation Policy CMD-P-3.10 (unanimous, Mayor absent)
• Passed Bylaw 05-21 Property and Supplemental Tax Rates (unanimous, Mayor absent)

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive presentations and discuss several items, including the Community Access Program and FCSS funding. The committee will also consider a motion to present the Age Friendly Okotoks Sub-Committee resolution to Council for adoption. Reports from the Councillor, Community Wellness Manager, and youth representatives will be received as information.

• Presentation by MyCityCare (Katie Burrell and Tanisha Stromberg)
• Discussion on Community Access Program
• Discussion on Family and Community Support Services Funding
• Motion to present Age Friendly Okotoks Sub-Committee resolution to Council
• Correspondence on FCSS Regulation Review

Emergency Advisory Committee

The Okotoks Emergency Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and to receive a verbal annual review and update of the Community Emergency Management Program from the Director of Emergency Management. The meeting may also include a closed in-camera portion. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Verbal report on Community Emergency Management Program Annual Review and Update by Trevor Brice, Director of Emergency Management
• Adoption of minutes from May 19, 2020 and April 28, 2021 meetings
• Possible in-camera session under FOIP exceptions

Emergency Advisory Committee

The Emergency Advisory Committee is meeting to review the latest COVID-19 situation in Okotoks, where infection and isolation numbers are rising at twice the provincial rate. Members will consider options to maintain essential town services while stopping the spread of the virus. The meeting includes a possible closed session for confidential matters.

• COVID-19 update for April 28, 2021
• Options to maintain essential service delivery to the public
• Discussion of critical and essential services during the pandemic
• Next meeting scheduled for May 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Intermunicipal Committee

The Intermunicipal Committee of Foothills County and the Town of Okotoks will receive updates on the Intermunicipal Transportation Analysis, the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Growth Plan, and the Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project. The committee will also discuss administrative recommendations on publishing Technical Advisory Committee minutes and may enter a closed meeting to discuss a land purchase, with a motion to forward the purchase request to Foothills County Council.

• Verbal update on Intermunicipal Transportation Analysis
• Update on Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Growth Plan
• Discussion of Technical Advisory Committee minutes publication
• Update on Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project and draft vision document
• Closed meeting on land purchase (FOIP exceptions) with motion to forward to Foothills County Council

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Council is meeting to approve the 2020 draft audited financial statements, amend the 2021 budget for requisitions, and consider several bylaws including a land use redesignation for D'Arcy Phase 3 and a bylaw to allow outdoor patios. They will also review governance framework policies and various proclamations and correspondence.

• Approval of 2020 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• 2021 Budget Amendments for Requisitions
• Bylaw 15-21: Land Use Redesignation of ±5.22 ha in D'Arcy Phase 3 to residential districts
• Bylaw 10-21: Public hearing to amend Land Use Bylaw to allow outdoor patios
• Bylaw 13-21 and 14-21: Establish Council Committees and require Councillor disclosure statements

Council approved the 2020 draft audited financial statements and amended the 2021 budget to reflect requisitions, including increases for the library, Westwinds Communities, Alberta Education, and general tax revenue. It also passed several bylaws, including a committees bylaw, a disclosure bylaw, and a land use bylaw amendment, and proclaimed Kindness Day, National Public Works Week, and National Economic Development Week. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2020 Draft Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 budget for requisitions: library $0.039M, Westwinds $0.003M, Alberta Education $0.049M, general tax revenue $0.091M (unanimous)
• Proclaimed third Friday of every month in 2021 as Kindness Day (unanimous)
• Adopted 14 governance framework policies (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 13-21 Committees Bylaw, amended to require Citizen Members (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 14-21 Disclosure Bylaw, amended to exempt minor children's names from publication (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 15-21 Land Use Bylaw amendment for redesignation of 5.22 hectares (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 10-21 Land Use Bylaw amendment to allow outdoor temporary patios (unanimous)

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to review the 2020 final funding report from McMan Calgary & Area, discuss campaign planning and the annual calendar, and approve administrative invoices totaling $225.22. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and receiving routine reports from staff, treasurer, and council liaison.

• Review of 2020 Final Funding Report for McMan Calgary & Area
• Approval of administrative invoices totaling $225.22
• Discussion and planning for upcoming campaign
• Adoption of 2021 annual meeting calendar draft
• Adoption of March 9, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Council is meeting to consider several business items, including recommendations on short-term fencing to deter urban deer, acceptance of the Library Board's mask bylaw, an operating agreement with Turner Valley for Dr. Lander Memorial Pool, a tax penalty exemption request, and a possible buyback of 34 McRae Street. Council will also hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment for 1 Drake Landing Boulevard and give first reading to two other bylaws. The meeting begins with a closed in-camera session for confidential matters.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 08-21: redesignate ±1.03 ha at 1 Drake Landing Boulevard from Mixed-Use Medium Density to Residential Medium Density Multi-Unit
• First reading of Bylaw 11-21: Clean Energy Improvement Program
• First reading of Bylaw 12-21: redesignate ±1.12 ha in Block 1, Plan 011 0204 from Urban Holdings to Gateway Commercial
• Consider exercising buyback option on 34 McRae Street
• Operating agreement with Town of Turner Valley for Dr. Lander Memorial Pool

Council approved a one-year pilot project allowing temporary deer-deterrent fence extensions, with fishing line removed from the prohibited materials list. It also exercised a buyback option on 34 McRae Street for $325,000, accepted the library's mask bylaw, and directed staff to negotiate a three-year pool operating agreement with Turner Valley.

• Approved deer-deterrent fence pilot project (April 12, 2021 to April 12, 2022) with fishing line allowed (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 34 McRae Street for $325,000 from General Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Accepted Okotoks Public Library Board Mask Bylaw #13 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to enter three-year joint operating agreement for Dr. Lander Memorial Pool with Turner Valley (unanimous)
• Denied property tax penalty exemption request (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 11-21 (Clean Energy Improvement Program) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 12-21 (Land Use Bylaw amendment to Gateway Commercial) (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 08-21 (Land Use Bylaw amendment to Residential Medium Density Multi-Unit) (unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting electronically to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, potentially close part of the meeting to the public, and receive presentations and reports as information. Items include a presentation from the Community Health & Safety Director, a National Volunteer Week update, and reports from councillors, staff, and youth representatives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions on substantive policy or funding items listed.

• Presentation by S. Laurin, Community Health & Safety Director
• Presentation on 2021 National Volunteer Week by J. Giger
• Councillor Update from Councillor Christophers
• Community Wellness Manager Report by D. Posey, including client VDP correspondence
• Minutes of Age Friendly Okotoks Sub-Committee meeting of March 18, 2021

Intermunicipal Committee

The Intermunicipal Committee of Foothills County and the Town of Okotoks is meeting to receive updates on the Intermunicipal Transportation Analysis, the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Growth Plan, and the Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project. The committee will consider approving the draft regional water project vision for provincial communication and endorsing the recommended regional design approach. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, and may close for in-camera discussion.

• Receive update on Intermunicipal Transportation Analysis
• Receive update on Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Growth Plan
• Approve draft Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project Vision for provincial communication
• Endorse regional design approach recommended by Technical Advisory Committee
• Adopt minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting on March 22, 2021, includes a closed in-camera session followed by a public portion. Council will consider approval of the draft Resilient Okotoks Climate Action Plan, several capital budget amendments, and new grant policies for housing and industrial tax incentives. The agenda also includes first reading of a bylaw to allow outdoor patios and reports on RCMP performance and 2020 financial results.

• Draft Resilient Okotoks Climate Action Plan presented for approval
• Capital budget amendment for replacement garbage truck from 2022 to 2021
• Capital budget amendment for Okotoks Wastewater Treatment Plant construction
• Bylaw 10-21 first reading to amend Land Use Bylaw 40-98 for outdoor patios
• Policies for Below Market Housing Incentive Grant and Secondary Suite Grant

Council approved the Resilient Okotoks: Climate Action Plan, adopted the Below Market Housing Incentive Grant and Secondary Suites and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant programs, and approved the Targeted Industrial Tax Incentive program. Council also approved capital budget amendments for a replacement waste collection truck and wastewater treatment plant projects, and directed administration to negotiate a three-year contract with Turner Valley for pool operation. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved the Resilient Okotoks: Climate Action Plan and its actions and timelines to meet carbon neutrality by 2050.
• Adopted the Below Market Housing Incentive Grant Program.
• Approved the Secondary Suites and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant program with budget allocations of $0.065M and $0.150M for 2022 and beyond.
• Approved the Targeted Industrial Tax Incentive program.
• Approved capital budget amendment of $0.340M for a replacement waste collection truck, funded from Waste Services Capital Reserve.
• Approved capital budget amendments of $0.500M for Project 177 and $2.500M for Project 179 at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Directed administration to negotiate a three-year contract with Turner Valley for operation of the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool.
• Directed administration to consult on temporary deer fencing and report back by April 12, 2021.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2021 RCMP Annual Performance Plan public engagement results, including a survey report, and recommend next steps to Council. The committee will also consider the remaining policies needed to complete the Council Governance Framework, covering topics like interim CAO, compensation, debt, and investments. A deferred discussion on a Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy is noted as extended until June 2021.

• 2021 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Public Engagement review
• Council Governance Policies: 16 policies for framework completion
• Deferred: Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy discussion (extended to June 2021)
• In camera item: Policy Development (FOIP s. 24(1)(g) and 25(1)(c))

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to review 2020 funding reports, finalize sub-committee members, discuss 2021 priorities and campaign planning, and set annual allocation amounts for administration and campaign expenses per the Memorandum of Understanding. The agenda is largely procedural, with motions to adopt the agenda, minutes, and receive reports as information.

• Review of 2020 final funding reports
• Finalize Community Investment Sub-committee members
• 2021 priorities and key messaging discussion
• Campaign discussion and planning
• Motion to allocate $___ to Administration and $___ to Campaign for 2021 per MOU

Regular Council Meeting

Okotoks Council meets March 8, 2021, starting with a closed in-camera session at 2:00 PM, then a public portion livestreamed at 3:00 PM. Council will hear delegations from the Okotoks Garden Club about deer concerns and the Rotary Club seeking support for a Canadian Flag Program. The main public item is a statutory hearing at 7:00 PM on Bylaw 12-20 to close and dispose of a portion of undeveloped government road allowance (2nd Street East) adjacent to Lot 1, Plan 001 2490 and Lot 2, Block 9, Plan 151 2944. Council will also consider first reading of Bylaw 08-21 to redesignate about 1.03 hectares at 1 Drake Landing Boulevard from Mixed-Use Medium Density to Residential Medium Density Multi-Unit District.

• Bylaw 12-20: public hearing to close and dispose of a portion of undeveloped 2nd Street East road allowance
• Bylaw 08-21: first reading to redesignate 1.03 ha at 1 Drake Landing Boulevard from MUM to R3
• Delegation: Okotoks Garden Club to raise concerns about deer
• Delegation: Rotary Club of Okotoks seeking support for Canadian Flag Program
• Council Governance Framework: four Purpose Statement policies brought forward for consideration

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 12-20 to close and dispose of a portion of undeveloped road allowance (2nd Street East) adjacent to Lot 1, Plan 001 2490 and Lot 2, Block 9, Plan 151 2944. After hearing one speaker in favour and one in opposition, plus one written submission in opposition, Council gave the bylaw second reading and then third reading, passing it. A motion to postpone third reading to September 13, 2021 was defeated. Council also adopted four Purpose Statement policies (Sustainable Okotoks, Community Life, Strong Local Economy, Integrated and Accessible Transportation) and gave first reading to Bylaw 08-21, a land use redesignation.

• Adopted the agenda as amended, removing the Rotary Club of Okotoks delegation.
• Adopted the minutes of the February 22, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.
• Received the Chief Administrative Officer's Report as information.
• Adopted four Purpose Statement policies: Sustainable Okotoks, Community Life, Strong Local Economy, and Integrated and Accessible Transportation.
• Set the April 19, 2021 Council Community Connector event to begin at 6:00 p.m., livestreamed on Zoom, with specified presentations.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 08-21, amending the Land Use Bylaw to redesignate land from Mixed-Use Medium Density to Residential Medium Density Multi-Unit.
• Closed the public hearing for Bylaw 12-20 (road closure) and gave it second reading.
• Passed Bylaw 12-20 (road closure) on third reading, defeating a motion to postpone.

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then go in camera to discuss a committee member appointment under FOIP exceptions. In open session, members will review the 2020 final funding reports and receive updates from councillor, staff, and youth representatives. The meeting is largely procedural with one closed-door appointment item.

• In camera discussion of Committee Member Appointment (FOIP s.17(4)(d)(f) and 17(5)(f)(i))
• Review of 2020 Family and Community Support Services Final Funding Reports
• Councillor Update - Councillor Christophers
• Community Wellness Manager Report - D. Posey
• Youth Representative reports from Holy Trinity Academy (C. Loe, D. Hore)

Intermunicipal Committee

The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee meets to discuss regional water infrastructure. Key items include appointing an alternate co-chair, receiving an update on the raw water project, and considering a motion to authorize the Town of Okotoks to purchase land for water storage and treatment. The meeting may close to the public for confidential matters.

• Appointment of alternate co-chair for Foothills County
• Verbal update on Regional Raw Water Project
• Motion to acknowledge Foothills County Council's authorization for Town of Okotoks to purchase land for raw water storage and future water treatment infrastructure
• Adoption of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Possible in-camera session under FOIP exceptions

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a draft Targeted Industrial Tax Incentive Policy, four Council Governance Framework purpose statements, and the 2020/2021 Council Community Connector Plan. The committee will also discuss a deferred Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy, extended until September 2021, and may close part of the meeting for policy development under FOIP.

• Draft Targeted Industrial Tax Incentive Policy for review
• Four Council Governance Framework purpose statements (Sustainable Okotoks, Community Life, Strong Local Economy, Integrated and Accessible Transportation)
• Council Community Connector Plan — direction sought on spring 2021 event
• Deferred Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy discussion (extended to September 2021)
• In camera item: Policy Development (FOIP s. 24(1)(a)(b)(d))

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council meeting on February 22, 2021, begins with a closed in-camera session at 2:00 PM, followed by a public portion livestreamed at 3:00 PM. Council will hear a delegation from Foothills Community Immigrant Services and a resident's letter concerning the Calgary Metropolitan Region draft Growth Plan. The agenda includes committee reports, an RCMP quarterly update, and correspondence items, with no bylaws or hearings scheduled.

• Delegation: Foothills Community Immigrant Services on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Resident letter from Daniel Onerheim regarding Calgary Metropolitan Region draft Growth Plan
• Family and Community Support Services Committee Chair annual report
• Okotoks RCMP Municipal Detachment quarterly update for Q4 2020
• Correspondence: Freedom to Read Week proclamation request and mobile skate parks letter

Council unanimously proclaimed March 21, 2021 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and directed letters be sent to regional mayors urging similar proclamations. Council also proclaimed February 21-27, 2021 as Freedom to Read Week. All other items were received as information, including reports from the CAO, FCSS Committee, and RCMP. No bylaws or substantive policy decisions were made.

• Proclaimed March 21, 2021 as International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (unanimous)
• Directed letters to regional mayors urging similar proclamations (unanimous)
• Proclaimed February 21-27, 2021 as Freedom to Read Week (unanimous)
• Directed letter to Daniel Onerheim regarding Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth Plan (unanimous)
• Directed letter to Ardis Agustsdottir regarding mobile skate parks (unanimous)
• Received CAO's report as information (unanimous)
• Received FCSS Committee Chair report as information (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Quarterly Update Oct-Dec 2020 as information (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing draft policies and programs, including affordable housing incentives, a targeted industrial tax incentive, and Council Governance Framework purpose statements. It will also decide whether to hold a spring 2021 Council Community Connector event. The meeting is open via livestream, with an in-camera portion for policy development.

• Draft Secondary Suites and Accessory Dwelling Grant Program
• Draft Below Market Housing Incentive Grant Program Policy
• Draft Targeted Industrial Tax Incentive Policy
• Four Council Governance Framework purpose statements (Sustainable Okotoks, Community Life, Strong Local Economy, Integrated and Accessible Transportation)
• Council Community Connector Plan — direction on spring 2021 event

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 community investment cycle, including setting the funding focus, reviewing the application form, and identifying sub-committee members. They will also discuss 2021 priorities, campaign planning, and the annual calendar. The committee will vote on adopting the agenda, previous minutes, receiving business items and reports, and paying a $75.00 administrative invoice.

• Funding application opens February 22, 2021; deadline March 26, 2021; presentations April 27, 2021
• Discussion to determine 2021 funding focus (past focus: 'Stronger Communities - Lasting impact...')
• Motion to pay administrative invoice totaling $75.00
• Review of 2020 funding application form
• Adoption of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Okotoks Town Council is meeting to review the draft Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth Plan, receive the Urban Deer Task Force quarterly update, and consider several bylaws including a road closure and election procedures amendment. The meeting begins with an in-camera session for land negotiations and the CAO's performance objectives, followed by a public portion with delegations and question period. Council will also consider funding requests from the Sheep River Health Trust and appoint a substitute returning officer for the 2021 municipal election.

• Bylaw 12-20: Road closure of 2nd Street East to allow sale to adjacent landowners, ready for second and third readings
• Bylaw 04-21: Amendment to Election Procedures Bylaw 35-20, ready for three readings
• Draft Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth Plan provided for Council review
• Urban Deer Task Force quarterly update presented for information
• Sheep River Health Trust 2021 funding requests to be considered

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive information on the Okotoks Family Resource Centre and the 26th Annual Volunteer Leadership Awards. The committee will also go in camera to discuss appointments to the Age Friendly Okotoks Sub Committee, and receive reports from councillors, staff, and youth representatives.

• Presentation: Okotoks Family Resource Centre by S. Mullen
• 26th Annual Volunteer Leadership Awards discussion
• In camera appointment of Age Friendly Okotoks Sub Committee members (FOIP s. 17(4)(d)(f) and 17(5)(f)(i))
• Correspondence: FCSS Provincial Office retirement notice, Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, FCSSAA Board Meeting Highlights Jan 15 2021

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

This agenda for the Okotoks Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting on January 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Intermunicipal Committee

The Intermunicipal Committee between Foothills County and the Town of Okotoks will meet to discuss updates and seek approvals related to the regional water project, including forming a technical advisory committee and deciding on a joint land acquisition approach. The committee will also receive updates on a fire apparatus purchase and adopt previous meeting minutes. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss a land purchase.

• Joint land acquisition for FORWater reservoir project with cost sharing to be determined
• Formation of Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Technical Advisory Committee
• Update on Town of Okotoks Capital Project #47, Fire Pumper
• Adoption of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes
• In camera discussion on land purchase under FOIP exceptions

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Okotoks Regular Council Meeting on January 25, 2021, begins with a closed in-camera session (land purchase, CAO performance objectives) before the public portion at 3:00 PM. Council will hear delegations from the Royal Canadian Legion and a resident on open-pit coal mining, and consider several reports and items for approval or information, including 2021 Capital Budget Amendments and a notice of motion to rescind the 1976 Coal Policy.

• 2021 Capital Budget Amendments presented for approval
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Thorn to rescind the 1976 Coal Policy
• Bylaw 06-21 to amend Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 02-21 for Zero Waste wording consistency
• Affordable Housing Strategy Update provided for information
• 2020 Fee Waiver Requests Report provided for information

Council approved the purchase of land for water storage to support the proposed regional water pipeline project, funded from the Capital Off-Site Levy Water Reserve. Council also passed a motion directing the CAO to draft letters to provincial leaders and the AUMA requesting a rollback of the 1976 Coal Policy rescission and a new consultation process. Several reports were received as information, and the 2021 Capital Budget was amended to fund a fire engine replacement and a used waste collection truck.

• Approved land purchase for water storage for regional water pipeline (unanimous)
• Passed motion to draft letters requesting rollback of 1976 Coal Policy rescission (carried)
• Amended 2021 Capital Budget: +$0.205M for Fire Engine Replacement (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 Capital Budget: +$0.080M for used Waste Collection Truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 06-21 amending Municipal Development Plan re: Zero Waste wording (unanimous)
• Decided no new priorities added to 2018-2021 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Received Affordable Housing Strategy Update as information (unanimous)
• Received 2020 Economic Development Update as information (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Okotoks Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to review the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan, set its 2021 work plan, and consider four Council Governance Framework purpose statements. The meeting also includes a deferred discussion on a Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy and a closed-session item on a Calgary Metropolitan Region Board joint planning area.

• 2018-2021 Strategic Plan review for final year of elected officials' term
• 2021 Governance and Priorities Committee Work Plan direction
• Review of four Council Governance Framework purpose statements (Sustainable Okotoks, Community Life, Strong Local Economy, Integrated and Accessible Transportation)
• Deferred Council Donation/Sponsorship Policy discussion extended to September 2021
• In camera item: Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Joint Planning Area 3 (FOIP s. 21(1)(b))

Family and Community Support Services Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations from 13 local organizations requesting 2021 funding, totaling over $200,000. The committee will then vote on whether to fund each request, with amounts to be determined. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area: $51,500 request
• Foothills School Division Family School Liaison Counsellor: $35,000 request
• Wild Rose Community Connections Dad's Central: $32,039 request
• Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools Connections Program: $25,000 request
• Okotoks Meals on Wheels Volunteer Appreciation: $1,000 request

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, discuss campaign planning, review the 2021 annual calendar, and receive a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Okotoks covering January 2021 to December 2023. Reports from staff, treasurer, and council will be received as information. The meeting is largely procedural with routine approvals and updates.

• Review of signed United Way MOU for Town of Okotoks, January 2021 to December 2023
• Discussion and planning for the 2021 campaign
• Review of draft 2021 annual meeting calendar
• Adoption of minutes from November 10, 2020 and December 8, 2020 special meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Okotoks Council meets to review the COVID-19 mask bylaw (28-20) and consider several bylaws for second/third reading, including an off-site levy, subdivision authority, municipal development plan, supplementary assessments, and a $6.1 million borrowing line of credit. A public hearing is scheduled for a land use bylaw amendment adding water servicing capacity provisions. The meeting includes an in-camera session and public question period.

• Review of COVID-19 mask bylaw 28-20
• Bylaw 03-21: borrowing line of credit up to $6,100,000
• Bylaw 02-21: adopt new Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 39-20: land use bylaw amendment for water allocation
• Bylaw 04-20: off-site levy authorization