1. Temporary Mandatory Mask and Face Coverings Bylaw Review

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2. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1088-16

Land Use Bylaw 1088 was adopted at the September 6, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council. The purpose of this amendment is to bring forward recommended amendments to remain current and supportive of growth and development in our community. Administration works with the document on a daily basis with customers. These daily interactions provide Administration the opportunities for continual assessment of the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) and identify areas for improvement that will make the bylaw easier to work with, and for all parities to better understand the document. An Edits Overview is provided (Attachment #1), accompanied by a redlined copy of the Land Use Bylaw 1088 (Attachment #2) and a link is provided to Land Use Bylaw #1088-16 District Map. The Edits Overview summarizes the changes made (with rationale) for ease of reference. First Reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment #1088-16 was passed at the Regular Council Meeting on December 1, 2020. Notice of the Public Hearing was advertised, and the public were advised the hearing would be conducted as virtual Public Hearing with instructions on how to participate. It was moved that Council give Second and Third Reading of Land Use Bylaw #1088-16. These motions carried. 

3. Sewer Rate Bylaw #858-18
During the 2020 budget process, Council approved an increase to sewer collection rates by 4% for residential and non-residential customers effective January 5th, 2021. This adds $37,521 to utility revenues to offset annual operational costs. First and Second Reading were given to Bylaw #858-18 at the December 15, 2020 Special Meeting of Council. Council’s direction was to allow time for the public to comment on the proposed bylaw and to bring back for the next regular meeting on January 5th, 2021. It was moved that Council give Sewer Rate Bylaw #858-18 Third Reading; this motion carried.

4. Water Rate Bylaw #859-24
During the 2020 budget process, Council approved an increase to water collection rates by 4% for residential and non-residential customers, effective January 5th, 2021. This adds $137,692 to utility revenues to offset annual operational costs. First and Second Reading were given to Bylaw #859-24 at the December 15, 2020 Special Meeting of Council. Council’s direction was to allow time for the public to comment on the proposed bylaw and to bring back for third reading at the Regular Meeting of Council on January 5th, 2021. It was moved that Council give Water Rate Bylaw #859-24 Third Reading; this motion carried.

5. Waste Rate Bylaw #933-5
During the 2020 budget process, Council approved an increase to waste collection rates by 4% for residential and 5% for non-residential customers, effective January 5th, 2021. This adds $49,264 to utility revenues to offset annual operational costs. First and Second Reading were given to Bylaw #933-5 at the December 15, 2020 Special Meeting of Council. Council’s direction was to allow time for the public to comment on the proposed bylaw and to bring back for the next regular meeting on January 5th, 2021. It was moved that Council give Waste Rate Bylaw #933-5 Third Reading; this motion carried. 

6. Land Use Bylaw Amendments #1088-15
Land Use Bylaw No. 1088 was adopted on September 6, 2016. The purpose for this amendment is to implement the future land use concepts identified in the Boutin Avenue design charrette. The second reason for the Land Use Bylaw amendment is to provide both the Development Authority and Council with clear development rational when considering future development proposals on lands districted Direct Control. In July 2020, the design team from V3 and ncx+ conducted the Boutin Avenue design charrette at Government Centre. The Boutin Avenue design charrette was an intensive collaborative engagement process that saw the project go from a vision stage to a final preferred concept design over a four-day period. This dynamic process brought different stakeholder groups to the table to discuss their needs and vision for the site. The design team took this information and created a series of site plans that capture the different visions. After the four days, the intent was to have a preferred concept design that has the support from those who participated. The process involved stakeholders and the public participating in three sessions during the four days to achieve validation of the preferred design. The Boutin Avenue Direct Control District will implement the site planning for area completed through the design charrette. Attachment 1 is proposed Bylaw Amendment 1088-15 including Schedule “A” accompanied by Attachment 2 Edits Overview of Direct Control District Regulations and Boutin Avenue Direct Control District (DC1). First Reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment #1088-15 was passed at the Regular Council Meeting on November 3, 2020. Public Hearing was held, and Second Reading was passed on December 1, 2020. It was moved that Council give Third Reading of Land Use Bylaw #1088-15; this motion carried. 

7. Debenture Borrowing Bylaw #1150 - Purchase of New Fire Engine
A debenture of $1,300,000 is required for the purchase of a new fire engine as the current engine has reached end of life. The borrowing bylaw process identifies that once the First Reading of the borrowing bylaw is approved by Council, it must be advertised for 2 weeks followed by a 15-day petition period. The 2nd and 3rd /Final bylaw readings are then brought to Council for their approval. This is then followed by a 30-day waiting period before the Bylaw becomes valid (if no application has been made to the Court of Queen’s Bench to have the bylaw declared invalid within 30 days after the bylaw has been passed or application is dismissed). See attached borrowing bylaw process, Attachment 2. December 1, 2020 Council gave first reading to Debenture Bylaw #1150. It was moved that Council gives Second and Third reading of Authorization of Debenture Bylaw #1150 as presented; these motions carried. 

8. Council Representative changes on Boards and Committees
It was moved that Council appoint Councillor Ryan Maguhn to the Hinton Police / Town Liaison Committee and remove Mayor Michaels; this motion carried. 

Mayor Marcel Michaels: Mayor Michaels echoed Nelson's comments on the procedural bylaw committee, saying that one more meeting is anticipated necessary ahead of moving forward with a modernized procedure. 

CAO Emily Olsen: CAO Olsen did not have much to report, having observed a break over the holiday weeks, but did remind Council that a level one emergency operations centre remains in place and meeting regularly, as well as reminding citizens that municipalities do not have future knowledge of provincial decisions and must respond as they are informed of changes. 

Early in the Town Response to COVID-19, Town Council meetings were moved to remote environments, closed to the public, and streamed online to allow for easy access by residents. However, one aspect of our Council meetings that was lost in this necessary response was Minute with Council.