GPC Highlights - May 21

Administration Presentations

1. Administration presented an update regarding Cenovus Energy Hub construction. The 19-page report is available online at CenouvsEnergyHub.ca under News & Updates. The Committee accepted the project update as presented.

Governance and Priorities Matters

1. Administration presented draft updates to the Fire Services Bylaw (No. 28-2020). Some of the proposed changes to the Fire Services Bylaw include and are not limited to:

• consistency with formatting and numbering throughout the bylaw;
• addition of identifiable address posted on the front of buildings (commercial properties);
• clarity to Recovery of Costs, Section 15.4;
• updating Service Fees and Penalties, Schedule ‘B’ and referencing the Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
• removal of Transitory, Section 19.1.

Education continues to be a key focus of the Fire Services team. As such, when someone is found to be in contradiction of the Fire Services Bylaw, in most instances, a warning is issued before assessing a fee and/or penalty. 

The Committee accepted the presentation as information and directed Administration to bring the item forward to a future Council meeting for a decision. Additional information is available starting on page 19 of the Council agenda dated May 21, 2024.