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GPFC Recommendation: Backyard Hens - Bylaws 32/2018 and 36/2019 (1st, 2nd & 3rd readings) and Amendment to 2019 Revenue Budget
Presented by:Tracy Tsui, Planner
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 32/2018, being the Hen Bylaw, be read a first time
2. That Bylaw 32/2018 be read a second time
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 32/2018
4. That Bylaw 32/2018 be read a third and final time
5. That Bylaw 36/2018, being amendment 1 to the Animal Bylaw 11/2013, be read a first time
6. That Bylaw 36/2018 be read a second time
7. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 36/2018
8. That Bylaw 36/2018 be read a third and final time
9. That the 2019 revenue budget be increased by $1,600.00 for estimated license fees related to Hen Bylaw 32/2018
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COMMITTEE DIRECTION
On December 10, 2018 the Governance, Priorities, and Finance Committee (GPFC) made several recommendations to Council with respect to the initiative to allow backyard hen keeping as urban agriculture in St. Albert. One of those recommendations relates to a consequential amendment to the Land Use Bylaw which requires a public hearing, so that recommendation is contained in a separate report on the January 7, 2019 Council Agenda. All the other recommendations arising from the December 10, 2018 GPFC meeting in relation to backyard hen keeping are set out in the "Recommendations" section of this report.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Please refer to the attachment entitled: GPFC Agenda Report (Previously Distributed December 10, 2018).
NOTE: The full text of the proposed new Hen Bylaw, and the full text of the consequential bylaw to amend the Animal Control Bylaw, are set out in this attachment.
Report Date: January 7, 2019
Author(s): Tracy Tsui
Committee/Department: Planning & Development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief People Officer: Michelle Bonnici
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