BRAZEAU COUNTY
COUNCIL MEETING
November 6, 2018
VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place where a DIVERSE ECONOMY offers QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.
MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES
GOALS
1) Brazeau County collaboration with Canadians has created economic opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.
2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives diversifying our local economy, rural values and through opportunities reducing our environmental impact. Invest in green energy programs, water and waste water upgrades, encourage, support, innovation and economic growth through complied LUB, promoting sustaining small farms, hamlet investment/redevelopment.
3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.
4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.
5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.
6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses. VALUES
We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.
We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.
We believe in acting with integrity.
We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.
We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.
MOTION ACTION STATUS 1018/18‐10‐02 Response Letter to Mr. Oberle Completed 1013/18‐10‐02 Warburg Surface Rights Meeting Completed preparation 1009/18‐10‐02 MEER ‐ Solar Rebate Formula Amendments Completed 1005/18‐10‐02 Warburg Minor Hockey ‐ RFD for funding Completed 0981/18‐09‐18 Assist Reeve to present to Canadian Society Completed for Unconventional Resources re: water usage by industry 0804/18‐07‐17 Research Wi‐Fi options for community halls Completed and hamlets Submit nomination for Golden Scissor 0980/18‐09‐18 Award Completed 0917/18‐09‐04 Low cost bridge solution options Completed 0988/18‐09‐18 Administration to meet with Breton RCMP Completed 0838/18‐08‐21 Review Fire Department Credit Card Completed 0960/18‐09‐18 Rebate for Furnaces MEER Program Completed 0443/18‐04‐17 Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Completed Resolution for Pembina Zone regarding reduction of potable water use by oil and 0878/18‐08‐21 gas industry Completed MEER Program option to align with other 0935/18‐09‐04 programs Completed 0617/18‐06‐05 Credit card payment policy Completed 0802/18‐07‐17 Options for Council Pension Plan Completed Administration to meeting with AT regarding 0810/18‐07‐17 strategies for HWY 621 Completed Develop a lobbying strategy for HWY 621 0815/18‐07‐17 with public input Completed 0927/18‐09‐04 Invite Leduc County to joint gathering Completed 0863/18‐08‐21 List of Past and Current Road Requests Completed EPBR Park designation and Willey West sites 0747/18‐07‐03 lost and developed Completed 0865/18‐08‐21 Cost for Newsletter Completed 0624/18‐06‐05 Test application of SB‐90 dust control Completed Publish Ministers Letter response letter 0882/18‐08‐21 regarding Tornado event Completed Letter to Parkland County to support to 0809/18‐07‐17 lobby Province for HWY 624 & 22 Completed 0803/18‐07‐17 Update on Daly development Completed 0802/18‐07‐17 Options for Council Pension Plan Completed Review bonds and monies taken from oil 0733/18‐07‐03 companies and well sites Completed Investigate using Newsletter and Seed more 0732/18‐07‐03 often Completed 0532/18‐05‐04 Garbage Questionnaire Summary of Results Completed Remove MR designation in Meadowland 0291/18‐03‐06 Acres Completed Letter to Parkland regarding changes to ICF 0765/18‐07‐03 Bylaw 997‐18 Completed 0746/18‐07‐03 Road going into Rocky Rapids Lagoon Completed Communicate to community groups re solar 0742/18‐07‐03 solutions Completed 0734/18‐07‐03 Letter to Energy Efficiency Alberta Completed 0735/18‐07‐03 Lobby the Province to fix Hwy 22 Completed 0736/18‐07‐03 Hwy Signage for advertising Completed Check into options for internet for 0702/18‐06‐19 councillors Completed Letter to Yellowhead in support of 0731/18‐07‐03 application for exemption from ICF and IDP Completed Investigate Fire Smart and Fire Marque 0651/18‐06‐05 programs for relief from Tornado event Completed Research portable cell boosters for council 0701/18‐06‐19 use. Completed RR 53 (Hwy 39 to TWP 490) cost of design, 0566/18‐05‐15 build and funding source Completed TWP Rd 482 discuss with landowner 0473/18‐04‐23 construction options Completed 0512/18‐05‐04 Implement WI FI in Sports Park Completed Letter to Transportation Minister 0306/18‐03‐06 Re: HWY 621 Completed 0390/18‐04‐03 Road Request Spreadsheet Completed CCON16‐023 and ROAD 0205 future budget 0525/18‐05‐04 paving amounts Completed Revisions to FIN‐17 Community Organization 0647/18‐06‐05 funding policy Completed 0401/18‐04‐03 Info Sheet on Demand Metres Completed 0444/18‐04‐17 Letter to Minister re: Tornado Completed Discuss request for funding of ball diamond 0474/18‐04‐23 with Town Completed Alternative options for dust control and 0526/18‐05‐04 radar flashing light system Completed 0568/18‐05‐15 BVG Lagoon Access Options Completed 0589/18‐05‐15 Denial letter to Eldorado Playground Completed 0290/18‐03‐06 TWP Rd 474 Cost Estimate Completed 0293/18‐03‐06 Cannabis Public Engagement Completed 0422/18‐04‐17 Noise Bylaw 978‐17 Completed 0428/18‐04‐17 FIN‐12 Signing Authorization Policy Completed 0528/18‐05‐04 Special Events Bylaw Review Completed 0288/18‐03‐06 Questionnaire re: garbage Completed 0290/18‐03‐06 TWP Rd 474 Cost Estimate Completed Report to lobby Province regarding EMS 0373/18‐04‐03 response times Completed 0400/18‐04‐03 Lobby Sheet on RCMP Costs Completed Transcript from the 2017 Budget Meeting 0475/18‐04‐23 re: RR 53 Completed 0374/18‐04‐03 List of all cheques Dec ‐ Jan Completed 0388/18‐04‐03 Update Report GL Accounts 232/239 Completed 0391/18‐04‐03 Letter to Town for Joint Meeting Completed 0266/18‐03‐06 Letter to Agricultural Society Completed 0268/18‐03‐06 Letter to Eldorado School Completed 0299/18‐03‐06 Court Costs Roll#007882 Waived Completed
BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2018 11 06 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ______
Call to Order
Present
1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 7 ‐ 11)
2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Organizational Meeting October 16, 2018 (Pages 12 ‐ 18) b) Regular Council Meeting October 16, 2018 (Pages 19 ‐ 31)
3. Business Arising
Follow Up Action List:
MOTION ACTION STATUS 1093/18‐10‐16 Research interacting with Vivian Krause Presenting Dec 4, 2018 Research surrounding municipalities to compare multi‐load permitting and other 1085/18‐10‐16 permitting options and exemptions Prior to Jan 1, 2019 Research mitigating factors to the federal government removal of the 1/3 tax free portion of municipal Councillors’ 1072/18‐10‐16 remuneration. Completed 0987/18‐09‐18 Redraft Special Events Bylaw Completed Presentation of Brazeau Innovation Award deadline 0302/18‐03‐06 Municipal Excellence Awards March 31, 2019 0737/18‐07‐03 Innovative Sewage Treatment Options Completed Preliminary research into solar aquatics 0817/18‐07‐17 facility at Buck Creek Completed Contact Municipal Affairs regarding off‐site Waiting for written response 0764/18‐07‐03 levies refund from Municipal Affairs Plan for Modeste and Easyford Target Date: November 0818/18‐07‐17 campgrounds to maximize utilization Budget Discussions Target Date: Application 0828/17‐07‐17 Reapply for STIP Funding November In discussions with Lodgepole 0879/18‐08‐21 Investigate resurfacing of Lodgepole Rink Recreation Society
7 4. Urgent Items
5. Delegations/Appointments
9:15 am RCMP Quarterly Status Report (Pages 32 ‐ 52) S/Sgt.H. S. (Harp) Dhaliwal, Breton Detachment Commander S/Sgt. Malcolm Callihoo, Drayton Valley Detachment Commander
9:30 am Land Stewardship Centre ‐ Modeste Creek Project Brian E. Ilnicki (Pages 53)
9:45 am Buck Creek Cemetery ‐ Bernie Simpson (Page 60)
11:00 am Public Input Session
12:00 pm ‐ 1:30 pm Closed Session See Item 16.
6. Fire Services a) Joint Fire Services Agreement
7. Community Services No Reports
8. Corporate Services No Reports
9. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Innovative Wastewater Treatment ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 61 ‐ 69)
b) Budget Adjustment for Stabilization of Slope on Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 70 ‐ 72)
10. Planning and Development a) Bylaw 1007‐18: Redistrict Part of NE 32‐49‐08‐W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings First Reading ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 73 ‐ 86)
b) Bylaw 1008‐18: Redistrict Part of NW 01‐50‐08‐W5M from Agricultural to Agricultural Holdings First Reading ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 87 ‐ 100)
c) Bylaw 1005‐18: Special Events Bylaw for First Reading ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 101 ‐ 117)
d) Land Use Bylaw Proposed Amendment ‐ Agricultural Holdings ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 118 ‐ 162)
8 11. General Matters No Reports
12. CAO Report a) PACE Alberta Program ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 163 ‐ 168)
b) Council Remuneration
13. Correspondence/Information Items a) From Municipal Affairs regarding IDP between Yellowhead County and Brazeau County exemption not approved (Pages 169 ‐ 172)
b) From Town of Drayton Valley to Eagle Point Blue Rapids Council regarding appointment of board member (Page 173)
14. Councillor Reports Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 IDP Special Council Meeting Hemp Photo Alberta Hemp Alliance PWI Road Tour ASB Fracking Presentation Newcomers Event Joint Council Meeting ASB PRAC Conference Mayors Gala ‐ no charge Fund Raiser 55+ Club ‐ no charge
Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 ALUS Hemp Photos Special Council PWI Road Tour YRL Conference Joint Council ASB Breton Library Board
9 Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: Regular Council x 2 MPC Special Council Hemp Photo Hemp Alliance PWI Road Tour ASB Fracking Presentation Breton FCSS Planning 101 Session Joint Council ASB Hemp with Dutch visitors MPC PAS
Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 Special Council Meeting Public Works Tour
Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 MPC Hemp Photo Special Council DV100 Race ‐ no charge PWI Road Tour ASB Fracking Presentation Planning 101 Course Joint Council PRAC Conference (Report Pages 174 ‐ 175) WCAS CAS meting MPC Meeting Physician Recruitment Meeting EEA Meeting
Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 Special Council Meeting PWI Road Tour Joint Council Meeting Healthy Community Coalition EPBR Meeting
10 Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: Council Meeting from August 21 Regular Council Meeting x 2 MPC Hemp Photo Shoot Special Council Meeting Brazeau Seniors Foundation PWI Road Tour Planning 101 Library Conference Edmonton Joint Council Meeting MPC Ag Service Board Fracking Meeting
15. Meeting Dates: a) Ratification of Council attendance at Cemetery Workshop October 22, 2018
b) Athabasca Watershed Council Municipal Forum 2018, November 17, 2018 Westlock (Pages 176 ‐ 179)
c) Drayton Valley Community Foundation Grant Recipient Luncheon November 8, 2018 Request to purchase table and for Reeve to speak (Page 180)
d) Ratification of Reeve attendance at The Leduc Regional Chamber Luncheon November 2, 2018 Commentary by Ryan Jespersen
e) Ratification of Reeve meeting with Mark Smith regarding Autonomous Vehicles October 9, 2018
f) Invitation for Council to attend Tree of Love light up and bring greetings on November 21, 2018 2 p.m. Breton Care Centre and November 22, 2018 2 p.m. Drayton Valley Health Care Centre (Page 181)
16. Closed Session: a) Municipal Councillors Remuneration FOIP Section 23
b) Brazeau Sports Park ‐ Contract ‐ FOIP Section 16
17. Round Table Wrap‐Up
18. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2018 10 16. CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Co‐ordinator
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda
1026/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to approve the agenda with the following additions: Additional members‐at‐large applications CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1027/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive Items 2. Citizen Applications Summary and 3. List of Committees and Boards for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council Committee Appointments
1028/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to approve the Council Committee List as presented. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED K. Westerlund CARRIED Council Minutes 2018 10 16 Page 1 of 6
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Council Review and Discussion of FCSS and Associated Subcommittees
1029/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to approve the fee of $20.00 for the Healthy Communities Coalition. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Agricultural Service Board (ASB)
1030/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council deal with members‐at‐large by way of secret ballot and nomination. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1031/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to nominate all members‐at‐large that put their name in for the Agricultural Service Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
1032/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to destroy the ballots due to error. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidates: Mike Mueller, Dallas Ekstrom, Maureen Schwab, Duane Movald
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
1033/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to nominate all applicants for MPC. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidates: Lori Clark, Shari MacPherson
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SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
1034/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler that regarding SDAB voting, the first 4 are primary members and next two are alternates members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1035/18‐10‐16 Moved by D. Wiltse to nominate all candidates for SDAB. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
1036/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to destroy the SDAB ballots due to error. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidates for Primary members: Francine Fairfield, Barbara Gabrielson, Allan Goddard and Christina Galavan.
1037/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to destroy this round of ballots. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidates for Alternate members: Dawn Konelsky, Jason Kennedy
COMPOSITE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD Composite Assessment Review Board (CARB)
1038/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to nominate all those that put their names in for CARB. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
1039/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to destroy ballots for CARB due to error. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidates: Shari MacPherson, Christina Galavan
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BRAZEAU SENIORS FOUNDATION Brazeau Seniors Foundation
1040/18‐10‐06 Moved by K. Westerlund to nominate all that put their name in for the Brazeau Seniors Foundation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Voting ensued
Successful Candidate: Donna Gawalko
ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee for Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS)
1041/18‐10‐06 Moved by A. Heinrich to nominate all the applicants that put their name in for ALUS. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Successful Candidates: Laina Wentland, James Coombs, Duane Movald, Allan Goddard, Henry Hughes
WEED AND PEST APPEAL Weed and Pest Appeal
1042/18‐10‐06 Moved by K. Westerlund to nominate those that put their names forward for the Weed and Pest Appeal Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Successful Candidates: Barbara Gabrielson and Shari MacPherson LOCAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD Local Assessment Review Board (LARB)
1043/18‐10‐06 Moved by H. Swan to nominate all those that put their name in for LARB. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Appointed: Barbara Gabrielson, Dawn Konelsky, Christina Galavan
1044/18‐10‐06 Moved by K. Westerlund to appoint those elected and/or acclaimed for all committees as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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1045/18‐10‐06 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize Administration to advertise for those positions not filled. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1046/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to destroy all ballots. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1047/18‐10‐06 Moved by K. Westerlund to appoint the four agencies, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Cows and Fish ‐ Albert Riparian Habitat Management Society, Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada, and West Central Forage Association to ALUS. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2019 Council Meeting Schedule for 2019
1048/18‐10‐06 Moved K. Westerlund to cancel the January 1, March 19, July 2, August 6, 2019 Council meetings. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich H. Swan CARRIED
1049/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the 2019 Council Meeting Schedule as amended. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich H. Swan CARRIED
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OFFICE CLOSURES 2019 Office Closures 2019
1050/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to receive item 21. Office Closure Dates for Statutory Holidays, for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1051/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to close the office on December 24 and 31, 2019. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT 1052/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the Council Organizational Meeting of October 16, 2018 adjourn at 10:38 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
______Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
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d e ir u Req ts ) er s h b ear d ic en Y er r tments em r e lun em in e mb er in ir m pe e n ts sl ter m on il s s He eale Appo ry M y re e y qu x Na a ngs l u wa W n h s ci S a G W Re ing ls im n G i n c W l t i r eti u rt d n a ho a ta ta p e ei o ar ar r o e x M Co Ba H D M K Ant Sa T (Mee D Agricultural Service Board (ASB) 9 3 x x x 27 Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) 12 3 x x x 36 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) 2 1 x x 2 Brazeau Seniors Foundation (BSF) 5 1 x 5 Drayton Valley Library (DVL) 6 1 x 6 Breton Library (BL) no alternate 61 x 6 West Central Airshed Society (WCAS) no alternate 41 x 4 Yellowhead Regional Library Board (YRLB) no alternate 41 x 4 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 4 1 x 4 Healthy Community Coalition 6 1 X 6 North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) no alternate 41 x 4 Eagle Point Blue Rapids (EPBR) 5 1 x 5 Pembina Area Synergy Group (PASG) 4 1 x 4 Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring (PSAM) 4 1 x 4 Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (PRRC) no alternate 51 x 5 Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) 5 1 x 5 North Sask Headwaters Steering Committee no alternate 41 x 4 Breton FCSS 4 1 X 4 Partnership Advisory Committee for Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) 6 1 X 6 Alberta Hemp Alliance 4 2 x x 8 Aquatics Facility Committee Meeting 4 2 x x 8 Northern Mayors and Reeves 4 1 X 4 Recreation Board 4 2 x x 8 Totals 115 21 25 27 23 19 33 19 169 34
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2018 10 16 CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 10:54 a.m.
PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Administrative Assistant K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Co‐ordinator
ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda
1053/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions:
7. Planning and Development c) Schedule “A” for Bylaw 1006‐18
8. Fire Services a) Fire Prevention Month Update
9. Community Services d) Cynthia hall ‐ H. Swan
11. Public Works b) Rocky Rapids Cemetery ‐K. Westerlund
35. Meeting Dates e) Invitation for Reeve to attend 2018 Spirit of Urban Development Institute Awards November 2, 2018
f) Vivian Krause ‐ B. Guyon
36. Intermunicipal Discussion FOIP Section 21 ‐ A. Heinrich CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes
1054/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2018 Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley reviewed the status of the action items
1055/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the Follow Up Action List for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 10:59 a.m.
No public input
Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 10:59 a.m.
CAO REPORT CAO Report
Municipal Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) Program Solar Rebate Amendments J. Whaley presented the proposed amendments and clarifications to the MEER Solar Program.
1056/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to go with option “a”:
Administration recommends the following amendment/clarification of criteria and formula:
For residential service an interconnection approval from the Wire Service Provider (WSP) signed on or after April 1, 2018 For residential service, the solar photovoltaic (PV) system must be grid connected in accordance with Alberta’s Micro‐Generation Regulation {AR27/2008}. System must not be eligible for the Alberta Municipal Solar Program {AMSP}, or the Alberta Indigenous Solar Program or the Growing Forward On‐Farm Solar Photovoltaics Program.
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Combined incentives from government programs must not exceed 100% of eligible system cost Must own the property or have long‐term rights to the property For residential service the system is designed and installed by a qualified installer (not self‐ installed) and system components meet the Canadian Standards Association {CSA} requirements for electrical safety or equivalent certification to applicable Canadian standards. For off‐grid services (eg. Gates, dog houses) the rebate will be $0.75 per watt. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED
Municipal Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) Program Low Flow Toilets J. Whaley presented the proposed amendments to the MEER Program regarding low flow toilets.
1057/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund that we go with option “a”: Administration recommends the following rebates: Low Flow Toilets receive a $75.00 rebate. IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED
1058/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to move item 8. a) to now on the agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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FIRE SERVICES Fire Services
Fire Services Events T. Thomson presented an update to Council regarding recent Fire Prevention events.
1059/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Fire Prevention report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development
Bylaw 1001‐18: Cannabis Legalization K. Sterling presented the amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 939‐17 to accommodate cannabis legalization.
1060/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler that item 8.8 be changed so that it says “must be 100 metres from a school, hospital, or developed municipal reserve parcel.” IN FAVOUR H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale CARRIED
1061/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund give second reading to Bylaw 1001‐18 as amended IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED
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1062/18‐10‐16 Moved by A. Heinrich to give third reading to Bylaw 1001‐18. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED
Bylaw 1006‐18: Poplar Ridge Area Structure Plan Amendments (Text and Maps) K. Sterling presented Bylaw 1006‐18 amending the Poplar Ridge Area Structure Plan for first reading.
1063/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council approve first reading of Bylaw 1006‐18 and set the public hearing for December 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw 1004‐18: Rezone Lot 1 Block 12 Plan 022 0104 within SE 18‐49‐07‐W5M from Rural Industrial to Recreation K. Sterling presented Bylaw 1004‐18 for first reading.
1064/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to approve first reading of Bylaw 1004‐18, waives the requirement for a geotechnical evaluation and/or servicing report, and set the public hearing for December 4, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services
DV Dance Society (DV Nutcracker) Request for Funding L. Chambers presented a request for funding from the DV Dance Society for their production of The Nutcracker.
1065/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund that we go with option “a”: that Council supports the DV Nutcracker production by donating $1,000.00 to the DV Dance Society from FIN 7 Community Events Funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Warburg Minor Hockey Association Request for Funding L. Chambers presented a request for funding from the Warburg Minor Hockey Association.
1066/18‐10‐16 Moved by A. Heinrich to defer the discussion until after the November 8, 2018 discussion with Leduc County. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse OPPOSED M. Gressler CARRIED
Public Wi‐Fi Options for Community Halls and Hamlets D. Wong presented updated information on the provision of Wi‐Fi options for community halls and hamlets.
1067/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to receive the report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Cynthia Hall H. Swan gave an update regarding the Cynthia Hall and asked for next year’s funding early so they can turn on the utilities.
1068/18‐10‐16 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve funding for the gas and power for the Cynthia Hall to January 1, 2019.
Friendly amendment from A. Heinrich “upon receipt of invoice to the County”
D. Wiltse accepted the amendment.
A. Heinrich requested his amendment be removed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:25 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 12:36 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION Closed Session
1069/18‐10‐16 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of October 16, 2018 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 12:36 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: Council Pension Policy FOIP Section 19 Intermunicipal Discussion FOIP Section 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
J. Whaley, CAO joined the closed session to discuss Council Pension Policy FOIP Section 19 and Intermunicipal Discussion FOIP Section 21.
1070/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of October 16, 2018 come out of ‘closed session’ at 1:23 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 1:23 p.m. to allow the public adequate time to return to the meeting. The meeting resumed at 1:32 p.m.
1071/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to confirm no changes to the current Council Pension Policy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1072/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to research mitigating factors to the federal government removal of the 1/3 tax free portion of municipal Councillors’ remuneration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1073/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund to table item 36. b) Intermunicipal Discussion to the end of the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments 1:30 p.m.
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Mary Ellen Shain and Leah Kongsrude presented a background and updatea on the work of the Headwaters Alliance. Diana Staley from InnoTech Alberta introduced the benefits of natural infrastructure on agricultural lands.
1074/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the presentation from NSWA for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Bylaw 1002‐18: Omnibus Textual Amendments to Land Use Bylaw
1075/18‐10‐16 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 proceed into public hearing at 2:03 p.m. for Bylaw 1002‐18.
K. Sterling and N. Pryce introduced Bylaw 1002‐18 and the textual amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 939‐17 for second and third reading.
No public Input
1076/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 come out of public hearing at 1002‐18 at 2:41 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1077/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to table Bylaw 1002‐18 until after the 2:15 p.m. public hearing for Bylaw 995‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Bylaw 995‐18: Rezone SW 9‐48‐7‐W5M and NW 4‐48‐7‐W5M
1078/18‐10‐16 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 proceed into public hearing at 2:41 p.m. for Bylaw 995‐18.
K. Sterling introduced Bylaw 995‐18 for second and third reading.
Public Input: Conor McClocklin, Border Paving answered questions regarding the haul route and stated that all residents are aware and visited regularly for their feedback. So far all feedback has been positive. This is an existing operation and they have had previous development permits but expired due to lack of demand.
K. Westerlund left the meeting at 2:50 p.m.
1079/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 come out of public hearing at 2:52 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1080/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to give second reading to Bylaw 995‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1081/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to give third reading to Bylaw 995‐18. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Bylaw 1002‐18: Omnibus Textual Amendments to Land Use Bylaw
1082/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to give second reading to Bylaw 1002‐18. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED
1083/18‐10‐16 Moved by D. Wiltse to give third reading to Bylaw 1002‐18. IN FAVOUR S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED A. Heinrich CARRIED
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:55 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 3:06 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS Public Works
Fleet Tri‐Drive Permit Exemption J. Whaley presented a recommendation to eliminate the need for commercial carriers to obtain an additional permit from Brazeau County for Tri‐Drives.
1084/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler that Administration recognize the provincial tri‐drive permit and not require an additional tri‐drive permit specific to Brazeau County, effective prior to January 1, 2019 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1085/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to research surrounding municipalities to compare multi‐load permitting and other permitting options and exemptions and bring a report back to Council for January 15, 2019.
Friendly amendment by S. Wheale “prior to January 1, 2019”.
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H. Swan accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Rocky Rapids Cemetery Parking
1086/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to add the Rocky Rapids Cemetery parking to the 2019 budget discussions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information
Town of Drayton Valley Regarding Hemp Alliance
1087/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to receive for information the letter from the Town of Drayton Valley. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports
Agricultural Service Board Member’s Report (ASB) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Agricultural Service Board
Municipal Planning Commission Member’s Report (MPC) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Municipal Planning Commission.
Brazeau Seniors Foundation Report Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Brazeau Seniors Foundation.
Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board No report.
Breton Municipal Library Board Councillor S. Wheale provided a report regarding the Breton Municipal Library Board.
West Central Airshed Society Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the West Central Airshed Society.
Yellowhead Regional Library Board No report
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) No report
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North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance No report
Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council (EPBR) No report
Pembina Area Synergy Group Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Pembina Area Synergy Group.
Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring (PSAM) No report
Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Councillor H. Swan provided a report regarding the Community Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee.
Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) No report
North Saskatchewan Watershed Headwaters Committee Reeve B. Guyon provided a report regarding the North Saskatchewan Watershed Headwaters Committee.
Northern Mayors Group No report
Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) No report
Alternative Land Use Service Partnership Advisory Committee (ALUS PAC) No report
Aquatics Facility Committee Meeting Councillor S. Wheale provided a report regarding the Aquatics Facility Committee.
Regional Hemp Steering Committee Reeve B. Guyon provided a report regarding the Regional Hemp Steering Committee.
Recreation Board No report
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MEETING DATES Meeting Dates
Foster and Kinship Caregiver Week Flag Raising Ceremony October 22, 2018
1088/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan that the Reeve and/or designate attend the Foster and Kinship Caregiver Week Flag Raising Ceremony on October 22, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting with Clearwater County
1089/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to set up a joint session with Clearwater County during the RMA Conference regarding ICF. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting with EAVOR
1090/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale to set a meeting with EAVOR on October 30, 2019. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Alberta Aviation Council AGM and Symposium November 3, 2018
1091/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the Reeve or designate, and invite an Air Cadets representative, to attend the Alberta Aviation Council AGM and Symposium November 3, 2018 and cover the costs for the two lunches. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2018 Spirit of UDI Awards November 2, 2018
1092/18‐10‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to authorize the Reeve or designate and one member of Administration to attend the 2018 Spirit of UDI Awards November 2, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Vivian Krause
1093/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to research interacting with Vivian Krause for Brazeau County and great information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:06 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 4:13 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session
1094/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 proceed into closed session at 4:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: Intermunicipal Discussion FOIP Section 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
J. Whaley, CAO and L. Chambers, Director of Community Services joined the closed session at 4:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Intermunicipal Discussion FOIP Section 21.
1095/18‐10‐16 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2018 come out of closed session at 6:09 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 6:09 p.m. to allow the public adequate time to return to the meeting and the meeting resumed at 6:19 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT 1096/18‐10‐16 Moved by H. Swan that the regular Council Meeting of October 16, 2018 adjourn at 6:20 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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31 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to September: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" October-09-18
CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Homicides & Offences Related to Death 2 0 0 0 0
Robbery 1 0 2 3 3
Sexual Assaults 2 2 3 6 3
Other Sexual Offences 2 4 2 4 0
Assault 40 38 44 33 24
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 5 0 0 0 0
Extortion 0 0 0 1 0
Criminal Harassment 9 6 10 9 19
Uttering Threats 19 21 21 14 11
Other Persons 0 1 0 0 1
TOTAL PERSONS 80 72 82 70 61
Break & Enter 52 43 68 72 124
Theft of Motor Vehicle 41 49 45 53 62
Theft Over $5,000 5 9 18 13 17
Theft Under $5,000 67 75 116 128 167
Possn Stn Goods 37 14 32 46 30
Fraud 17 21 15 16 21
Arson 0 4 4 7 7
Mischief To Property 104 88 81 44 45
TOTAL PROPERTY 323 303 379 379 473
Offensive Weapons 14 10 15 15 12
Disturbing the peace 12 9 3 14 6
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 48 70 71 51 62
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 74 89 89 80 80
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 477 464 550 529 614
32 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to September: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" October-09-18
CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Drug Enforcement - Production 2 1 0 0 1
Drug Enforcement - Possession 10 13 7 14 12
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 7 7 3 0 3
Drug Enforcement - Other 0 3 0 1 0
Total Drugs 19 24 10 15 16
Federal - General 1 4 3 3 2
TOTAL FEDERAL 20 28 13 18 18
Liquor Act 6 6 6 3 8
Other Provincial Stats 51 66 55 81 60
Total Provincial Stats 57 72 61 84 68
Municipal By-laws Traffic 1 1 3 1 3
Municipal By-laws 21 24 25 16 10
Total Municipal 22 25 28 17 13
Fatals 4 0 1 0 0
Injury MVC 15 14 11 12 13
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 243 185 179 137 164
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 36 35 33 26 32
TOTAL MVC 298 234 224 175 209
Provincial Traffic 417 289 308 202 589
Other Traffic 3 10 10 6 2
Criminal Code Traffic 80 47 48 59 31
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 180 171 150 126 89
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 57 65 30 18 28
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 21 43 41 31 66
Persons Reported Missing 6 5 14 12 6
Spousal Abuse - Survey Code 59 73 65 53 52
33 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment 5 Year Traffic Summary - January to September
January to September Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Fatals 4 0 1 0 0
Injury MVC 15 14 11 12 13
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 243 185 179 137 164
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 36 35 33 26 32
Total MVC 298 234 224 175 209
January to September Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No charge** 3 10 10 6 2
Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations** 2 0 5 0 16
Speeding Violations** 46 40 41 13 225
Intersection Related Violations** 5 4 5 3 8
Other Non-Moving Violation** 82 67 95 69 185
Other CC Traffic*** 8 6 11 7 4 *include "Cleared by Charge" and "Cleared Other" **"Actual" ***"Reported"
34 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) September: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" October-09-18
CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0 0
Sexual Assaults 1 0 0 1 0
Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 0 0
Assault 2 6 7 4 1
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 4 0 0 0 0
Extortion 0 0 0 0 0
Criminal Harassment 0 0 1 1 0
Uttering Threats 2 2 0 3 1
Other Persons 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL PERSONS 9 8 8 9 2
Break & Enter 2 10 8 4 13
Theft of Motor Vehicle 2 6 12 8 10
Theft Over $5,000 1 0 3 3 2
Theft Under $5,000 4 17 17 11 12
Possn Stn Goods 4 4 7 8 6
Fraud 3 0 2 1 1
Arson 0 1 0 1 0
Mischief To Property 14 12 7 9 5
TOTAL PROPERTY 30 50 56 45 49
Offensive Weapons 2 1 0 2 1
Disturbing the peace 1 0 0 1 1
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 10 7 10 7 7
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 13 8 10 10 9
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 52 66 74 64 60
35 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) September: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" October-09-18
CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Drug Enforcement - Production 1 0 0 0 0
Drug Enforcement - Possession 2 0 1 4 0
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 3 0 0 0
Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 1 0
Total Drugs 3 3 1 5 0
Federal - General 0 0 0 1 0
TOTAL FEDERAL 3 3 1 6 0
Liquor Act 0 0 0 2 3
Other Provincial Stats 11 13 3 14 4
Total Provincial Stats 11 13 3 16 7
Municipal By-laws Traffic 0 0 1 0 1
Municipal By-laws 2 2 0 1 1
Total Municipal 2 2 1 1 2
Fatals 0 0 0 0 0
Injury MVC 1 0 3 0 1
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 27 25 21 14 17
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 5 2 2 1 5
TOTAL MVC 33 27 26 15 23
Provincial Traffic 60 32 20 22 58
Other Traffic 0 0 0 0 0
Criminal Code Traffic 7 5 9 9 3
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 23 23 18 15 4
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 6 3 4 3 2
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 1 1 6 3 11
Persons Reported Missing 2 0 0 0 0
Spousal Abuse - Survey Code 14 8 8 7 2
36 Drayton Valley Provincial Detachment 5 Year Traffic Summary - Month of September
September Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Fatals 0 0 0 0 0
Injury MVC 1 0 3 0 1
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 27 25 21 14 17
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 5 2 2 1 5
Total MVC 33 27 26 15 23
September Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No charge** 0 0 0 0 0
Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations** 0 0 1 0 2
Speeding Violations** 0 3 3 1 28
Intersection Related Violations** 0 0 0 1 0
Other Non-Moving Violation** 0 8 5 10 19
Other CC Traffic*** 1 1 3 3 0 *include "Cleared by Charge" and "Cleared Other" **"Actual" ***"Reported"
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January to September: 2014 - 2018 1 2 3 4 5 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"
Category Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Slope
Theft Motor Vehicle (Total) 41 49 45 53 62 50.0 7.2 57.2 Issue 4.6
Auto 3 0 2 4 2 2.2 1.3 3.5 Within Norm 0.2
Truck/SUV/Van 19 25 29 24 33 26.0 4.7 30.7 Issue 2.7
Motorcycle 3 1 0 1 2 1.4 1.0 2.4 Within Norm -0.2
Other 15 22 14 22 22 19.0 3.7 22.7 Within Norm 1.4
Take Auto without Consent 1 1 0 2 3 1.4 1.0 2.4 Issue 0.5
Break and Enter (Total)* 52 43 68 72 124 71.8 28.1 99.9 Issue 17.3
Business 22 22 43 40 67 38.8 16.6 55.4 Issue 10.8
Residence 15 17 18 17 20 17.4 1.6 19.0 Issue 1
Cottage or Seasonal Residence 1 1 2 1 3 1.6 0.8 2.4 Issue 0.4
Other 11 2 5 12 30 12.0 9.7 21.7 Issue 4.8
Theft from a motor vehicle 18 12 16 20 27 18.6 5.0 23.6 Issue 2.6
Shoplifting 1 1 6 1 3 2.4 2.0 4.4 Within Norm 0.4
Mail Theft 0 1 3 30 15 9.8 11.4 21.2 Within Norm 5.9
Theft of bicycle 2 1 0 1 1 1.0 0.6 1.6 Within Norm -0.2
Other Theft 51 69 109 89 136 90.8 29.8 120.6 Issue 19
Mischief To Property 104 88 81 44 45 72.4 24.0 96.4 Within Norm -16.2
Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property 21 43 41 31 66 40.4 15.0 55.4 Issue 7.8
Fail to Comply/Breach 18 24 25 18 27 22.4 3.7 26.1 Issue 1.2
Person Reported Missing 6 5 14 12 6 8.6 3.7 12.3 Within Norm 0.7
Wellbeing Check N/A N/A 15 10 26 17.0 6.7 23.7 Issue 5.5
Mental Health Act 35 50 44 60 32 44.2 10.2 54.4 Within Norm 0.4
False Alarms 180 171 150 126 89 143.2 32.9 176.1 Within Norm -22.7
911 Act 57 65 30 18 28 39.6 18.1 57.7 Within Norm -10.5
K Div - Front Counter Complaints 257 214 204 148 200 204.6 34.8 239.4 Within Norm -18
Traffic Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Slope
Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No grounds to charge** 3 10 10 6 2 6.2 3.4 9.6 Within Norm -0.6
Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations** 2 0 5 0 16 4.6 6.0 10.6 Issue 2.8
Speeding Violations** 46 40 41 13 225 73.0 76.9 149.9 Issue 33.1
38 Intersection Related Violations** 5 4 5 3 8 5.0 1.7 6.7 Issue 0.5
Other Non-Moving Violation** 82 67 95 69 185 99.6 43.9 143.5 Issue 20.8
Other CC Traffic*** 8 6 11 7 4 7.2 2.3 9.5 Within Norm -0.7
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Breton RCMP Detachment
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Breton Detachment Organizational Chart
Detachment Commander: S/Sgt. Harp Dhaliwal
Supervisor: Cpl. Warren Munro
Membership: Cst. Ken Sawyer Cst. Brandon Virginillo Cst. Locky Matheson Cst. Dan McKillop (New Recruit) Wetaskiwin County Enhanced: Vacant
Support Staff: Amie Thompson Dawn Quick
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2018 – 2019 Breton Detachment Priorities
1) Crime Reduction Strategies: Break and Enter/Property Crime/Theft
2) Traffic: Impaired Driving
3) Employee Wellness – Wellbeing of all categories of Employees
Breton Detachment Area Update: 335 Proactive patrols 27 Prolific Offender Checks 200 Violator Contacts 10 Impaired Driving Check Stops
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CRIME PREVENTON In early March, the Government of Alberta announced an investment of $8 million to expand the RCMP’s Crime Reduction Strategy, and in late March, provided an additional $5.3 million. The initial investment was used to create 39 new officer positions and 40 civilian employee positions. The additional investment of $5.3 million created an additional 20 new employee positions.
7-Point Action Plan The 7-Point Action Plan directed the provincial investment towards creating positions and directing resources to a number of Crime Reduction Strategy initiatives including: 1. Crime Reduction Units 2. Specialized Police Intelligence (Intelligence Coordinators and Analysts) 3. Policing Support Centre (PROS Data Centre and Call Back Unit) 4. Crown Prosecutors with a focus solely on rural crime 5. Better coordination and sharing of information with Enforcement Partner Agencies. 6. Enhanced Technologies 7. Public Education and Engagement
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Crime Reduction Units:
We have put in place four Crime Reduction Units, one in each district. They consist of seasoned police officers, criminal analysts and civilian staff.
Crime Reduction Units statistics up to August 2018: Total number of Arrests 533 Total number of charges 1628 Total number of charges 869 from non-RCMP jurisdictions Total number of 605 executed warrants
44 Relevant Statistics:
Since 2017, almost all property crime in Alberta’s detachments, have seen a decrease.
For the period of January to July 2018: • Break and enters have decreased by 5 percent • Theft of motor vehicle has decreased by 10 percent • Theft (over and under $5,000) has decreased by 10 percent • Possession of stolen goods has decreased by 12 percent
The breakdown for property crime (excluding Fraud, Arson and Mischief) by contract type is as follows: • Province-wide property crime: DOWN 9% • Rural property crime: DOWN 11% • Municipal property crime: DOWN 8%
For the month of July, compared to the same month last year: • Province-wide property crime: DOWN 17% • Rural property crime: DOWN 25% • Municipal property crime: DOWN 11%
45 CALL BACK UNIT (CBU)
The CBU is a specialized team designed to handle non-emergency calls for service i.e. where there is no risk to public safety nor is the investigation time sensitive. Currently the type of files the Call Back Unit is responsible for include Frauds and Scams, Theft (minor), Mischief, Property Lost/Stolen, dated Traffic Offences and Harassing Phone Calls or E- Communications. Files handled by the Call Back Unit are the responsibility of that Unit and will not be re-routed to detachments unless the need for more investigation is determined by the NCO of the Unit.
46 The graph below shows call types diverted from February 15 to September 30, 2018.
CBU - File Type by Category February 15 to September 30, 2018
Property Crime 94% Persons Crime 1% Traffic 3%
Common Police Activities 2%
The Call Back Unit diverted and answered 3,345 calls for service rather than dispatching to front line members which realized a savings of 8,012 person hours, equaling almost seven General Duty Constable’s workload in a year.
47 PROS UNIT
Here is how the process works:
1. A member is dispatched to a call for service 2. The member will document aspects of their investigation (entities, times, places, etc.) in their notebooks 3. The member then departs the scene and finds a location with phone coverage 4. The member calls into a recorded line and according to a preformatted template provides all the information required for a PDC resource to transcribe the call, link entities in PROS, draft general/supplemental reports and complete the preliminary scoring on the file. 5. A PROS Data Centre resource transcribes the call, links entities in PROS, drafts reports and completes the preliminary scoring on the file. 6. Once the reports are completed, the member is then tasked to review the transcription and if all meets his/her satisfaction conclude the task and push the file into the detachment supervision process.
48 INTEGRATED TRAFFIC UNIT (ITU) CAPITAL WEST
Main focus is on: • Impaired Drivers • Seatbelts • Distracted Drivers • Aggressive Drivers
In the last quarter, July to September, 2018, ITU wrote 266 violations within Breton/Thorsby Detachment area.
CANNABIS • Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (2018 06 27) • Standard Field Sobriety Tests and Drug Recognition Experts will continue to be the primary enforcement tools to detect drug impaired driving • Breton Detachment has one Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) • We are in the process of training our members on the Standard Field Sobriety Testing course (SFST)
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Breton Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to September: 2014 - 2018 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" October-09-18
CATEGORY Trend 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 1
Robbery 0 0 1 3 1
Sexual Assaults 1 3 3 5 4
Other Sexual Offences 1 1 4 6 5
Assault 53 71 51 34 34
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 1 1
Extortion 0 0 0 0 0
Criminal Harassment 4 8 14 17 5
Uttering Threats 8 13 15 16 15
Other Persons 1 0 0 0 3
TOTAL PERSONS 68 96 88 82 69
Break & Enter 69 75 82 61 84
Theft of Motor Vehicle 39 42 39 23 42
Theft Over $5,000 8 19 10 13 12
Theft Under $5,000 122 166 124 104 94
Possn Stn Goods 45 62 40 51 44
Fraud 8 19 19 15 17
Arson 1 1 5 10 3
Mischief To Property 59 120 132 101 91
TOTAL PROPERTY 351 504 451 378 387
Offensive Weapons 9 10 14 12 4
Disturbing the peace 14 17 5 4 4
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 84 73 67 74 53
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 107 100 86 90 61 TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 526 700 625 550 517
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Breton Provincial Detachment - PROS Files by Zone - 2018 Other LDC CWC 7.6% 3.3% 0.5%
BRE 14.9%
C10 40.8%
BZC 32.9%
Breton Provincial Detachment - PROS Files by Zone
Zone 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 C10 534 601 562 554 501 BZC 453 465 331 390 404 BRE 230 218 172 235 183 Other 11 28 16 28 93 LDC 61 59 25 54 40 CWC 4 13 12 12 6
51 BRETON DETACHMENT - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROPOSAL FOR AN ENHANCED POSITION Start date: September, 2019 COST SHARED POSITION: • WETASKIWIN COUNTY • WETASKIWIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DIVISION • BRAZEAU COUNTY • WILD ROSE REGIONAL SCHOOL DIVISION
Responsible for five schools: • Alder Flats Elementary • Buck Mountain Central • Winfield Elementary • Breton Elementary • Breton High School PROPOSED FUNDING: 30 percent: Wetaskiwin County 30 percent: Wetaskiwin regional School Division 20 percent: Brazeau County 20 Percent: Wild Rose Regional School Division
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Modeste Creek Project
INFFER™ Report for Brazeau County
INFFER™‐ What is It?
• INFFER™ = Investment Framework for Environmental Resources • Framework to assist decision‐making about investment in the environment and natural resources • Based on Benefit: Cost analysis principles • Rigorous, transparent and science/economics based approach • Incorporates expert and community knowledge
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INFFER™‐ How can it Help?
• How to get value from available budget? • What is realistic/feasible? • Appropriate delivery mechanisms • Rigorous project design • Development of sound funding proposals • Assumptions are transparent
INFFER™‐ The Modeste Creek Project
• Project funded by GoA – Agriculture and Forestry Growing Forward Program • Reduce impacts on water quality within the Modeste Creek and associated tributaries located within Brazeau County • Limited water quality data available, therefore used riparian health as surrogate
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INFFER™‐ The Modeste Creek Project
INFFER™‐ The Modeste Creek Project
Threat Rating % of Overall Threat Residential development –septic Medium 10% management new and existing development
Sewage input from Breton and High –Very High 30% Birchwood Vegetation loss Medium 15% Grazing impacts Low 5% Agricultural impacts (pesticides, Low – Medium 10% herbicides, fertilizer) Industrial operations Medium 15% Municipal infrastructure –roads, Medium 15% bridges and weeds, altered hydrology
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The SMART Goal
• To have the Modeste Creek and its major tributaries with a fully vegetated riparian buffer and that the impact of pollutants from sewage treatment, residential development and associated residential infrastructure, and infrastructure and agricultural practices is minimized to improve water quality.
The Impact of the Project
• Assumptions: – No additional multi‐residential developments – Current setback rules (30 m from waterways) will continue to apply – Current environmental programming approach (under the ALUS model) will be insufficient at a significant scale – No additional gravel extraction occurs upstream of existing extraction sites – No additional impacts from existing or future oil and gas exploration activities and associated infrastructure
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The Impact of the Project
• Assumptions: – That the Village of Breton continues to meet provincial operating requirements – That the Birchwood subdivision continues to meet current regulations for sewage and runoff management – That the ~ 40 private septic systems within the immediate vicinity are compliant with current regulations – That there continues to be a significant proportion of privately owned land adjacent to Modeste Creek and its tributaries – That water flows within the Modeste Creek do not decline further, for example as a result of increased water extraction/demand or climate change
INFFER™ ‐ Actions
• Residential development –septic management new and existing development • Compliance inspection and monitoring downstream of Breton and Birchwood • Re ‐ vegetation of private cultivated lands within 30 meters • Riparian fencing, planting and grazing management • Adoption of best practices for pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application • Monitoring of roads and right‐of‐ways to ensure compliance with industry standards • Municipal infrastructure –roads, bridges and weeds, altered hydrology
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INFFER™ ‐ Summary Scenario Up‐front cost over 5 years and BCR Comment (annual Maintenance cost) ‐ $M
4.750 (0.313) Assumes threat from sewage 1. Address all threats 0.24 discharge is solved at zero cost 0.425 (0.053) Assumes threat from sewage 2. Address only rural residential threats 0.45 discharge is solved at zero cost 3.a Address only sewage discharge threats from 0.425 (0.063) This assumes threat is real and has 1.88 Birchwood Estates and the Village of Breton. been addressed at zero cost This assumes threat is real and has 3.b Address only sewage discharge threats from been addressed by water Birchwood Estates and the Village of Breton + 1.425 (0.163) 0.70 treatment at a cost of $1M and water treatment $100K annual running costs 1.125 (0.053) Assumes threat is solved without 4. Address only industrial/municipal threats 0.55 direct actions and costs Assumes fencing, planting and 3.02 (0.150) 5. Address only agricultural threats 0.13 stewardship payments for pasture
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• That none of the six scenarios are cost effective. • Only one scenario (downstream monitoring) has a positive BCR. Not realistic as no direct actions. • Further refinement of actions, costs and impacts for each scenario. If costs can be reduced, BCRs will improve. • The scenarios associated with direct agriculture programming are all proven to be quite cost prohibitive. • Need to refine targeting into highest impact areas. • The most promising option appears to be an integrated project that ensures 100% compliance of rural and residential septic systems, together with targeted riparian management actions and targeted remediation of industrial and municipal infrastructure sites.
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INFFER™ ‐ Conclusions
• Able to generate benefit: cost ratios for scenarios and encourage discussion about major contributors to the challenges facing the Modeste Creek. • Set the stage for improvements in programming, targeting of impacts to areas of greatest need and refinement of these impacts relative to one another. • Key assumption (based on the NSWA riparian health index) is that that highly intact and intact riparian areas equates to good overall condition which doesn’t require any actions requires validation. • Stand‐alone agricultural scenarios have the worst BCRs of all assessed scenarios – Proposed actions result in impacts that are likely very small and unsustainable – Current programming is only one tool, needs to be re‐evaluated to address other ecosystem benefits
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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Innovative Wastewater Treatment Options
DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018
PREPARED BY: Rick Evans, Director of Utilities
UPDATE INFORMATION: When investigating possible alternative treatment methods the following factors were taken into consideration: A significant obstacle for many treatment systems is our environment. Because we do not have access year round to an open and flowing body of water we will not get approval for a year round constant release system; and, therefore are required to keep our lagoons in place for winter storage of effluent at a minimum. In the past Council has indicated that both land spreading and composting of sludge are not acceptable options for disposal of wastewater sludge. Most of the treatment options presented will be used during the warmer months as microbial action is severely limited through our colder months of the year. We have only looked at biological treatment options. Mechanical treatment was not considered because these processes separate or filter out the solids and as indicated above, land spreading or composting these separated solids is not desired. The presented options would work in conjunction with our existing lagoon systems, either before entering the lagoons as a pre‐treatment like Cynthia SAS or after treatment within the lagoons as a polishing system to improve the effluent quality leaving the lagoons.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – Innovative Sewer Update Page 1 of 2 61 Legislation requires we meet certain criteria for our effluent. Depending on the system used they can be simply Total Suspended Solids and Biological Oxygen Demand or there can be Nitrogen and Ammonium limits imposed by the Province as with the SAS plant. Council should be aware that as the complexity of the systems increase and if they are constant release systems the labour demands increase. For example the SAS plant requires 4 hours per day to simply accomplish all the required testing, this does not include repairs and maintenance. All treatment options are worth consideration and Administration requires direction for further investigation and suitability. Implementing any of the suggested waste water treatment options will most certainly require an additional field operator at a minimum. Once a direction forward has been established a review in conjunction with an experienced consultant is completed on the selected options a budget can then be established for Council consideration and grant funding applications. Applications would be made in 2019 with possible construction in 2020. At this point Administration is looking for direction from council regarding the treatment options presented. A resolution should indicate what if any proposed options would they like Administration to investigate further for suitability and specific application in Brazeau County.
Brazeau County – Report to Council – Innovative Sewer Update Page 2 of 2 62 10/30/2018
INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY Rick Evans, Director of Utilities
Solar Aquatics System
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Solar Aquatics System
‐The SAS plant has shown to be a successful treatment system when dealing with low volume and consistent effluent as seen in the Hamlet of Cynthia. ‐Due to the unpredictable type and concentration of effluent at our lagoons that receive trucked sewage it is recommended that this system be used in our hamlets that do not accept external sewage. ‐The Hamlets of Violet Grove and Lodgepole could be good candidates for use of an SAS plant. Both of these hamlets are larger than Cynthia and the plants would be about twice the size of the existing one based on population. ‐Lodgepole would require a land purchase from the Province to install a plant along the route of the main sewer line between the Hamlet and the lagoon. Brazeau County owns a large enough parcel around the Violet Grove lagoon to build a plant and we would be able to tie into the existing force main with treated effluent being retained in the existing lagoon. ‐The lagoons are required as part of the overall system to store treated effluent during the winter months when waterways are frozen and continuous release of effluent is not possible. Continuous release through the warmer months may be approved by the province depending on the flow and dilution factor within the water body.
Lagoons
‐Due to the climate we live in lagoons are an essential part of any treatment system as they give us the ability to store treated and untreated effluent over the winter months and release it into the environment when water bodies are best able to receive it. ‐The following treatment systems for consideration all work in conjunction with a lagoon system. ‐These treatment options either improve the quality of the effluent within the lagoon or run the effluent from one cell, treat it and store it in another cell for later release. ‐Brazeau County must work with our existing lagoon infrastructure and the limitations these impose.
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Aeration: ‐The most common and straight forward way to increase the effectiveness of a lagoon system. ‐Usually consisting of fine air diffusers either along the bottom or on the surface of a lagoon. ‐Aeration increases the available oxygen for digestion and microbial action and can also assist with mixing and avoiding stratification of the effluent. ‐There are many different systems available in various configurations.
WasteGo and Swirltex Lagoon Treatment
• ‐The WsateGo system was used to treat the Buck Creek lagoon, this system loads the lagoon with enzymes and bacteria to break down and digest the sludge, grease, oils and fats within the lagoon.
• ‐The Swirltex system recirculates the effluent within a lagoon while filtering out large particles and also injecting oxygen into the lagoon. This would be worth considering using in conjunction with WasteGo.
• ‐ Based on the results of the Buck Creek pilot the Wastego treatment does a good job to break up and reduce the sludge within the lagoon. We have seen improvements of: 46% BOD reduction, 57% TSS reduction, 53% Ammonia reduction and a noticeable reduction in odour.
• An additional 200m3 or 200,000 litres of capacity was obtained after treatment.
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WasteGo Lagoon Treatment
Initial Survey Follow Up Survey
SAGR SYSTEM Submerged Attached Growth Reactor
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Submerged Attached Growth Reactor
Using the patented Step‐Feed process, the SAGR overcomes each of the four factors that would otherwise prevent nitrification:
1. Oxygen: The stone bed is fully aerated, meaning there is plenty of dissolved oxygen for the nitrifying bacteria even in the dead of winter.
2. Surface area: The clean stone is sized to optimize hydraulic conductivity as well provide ample surface area for the nitrifying bacteria to grow on.
3. Competition from BOD: SAGR beds are sized to provide BOD polishing in addition to nitrification.
4. Cold water temperatures: Because nitrifying bacteria grows much more slowly in cold water, the SAGR process prebuilds and stores nitrifying bacteria while the water is warm so that it is already in place once metabolism and reproduction slow in cold water
A. HDPE liner prevents infiltration while sacrificial walls help the SAGR maintiain its shape during construction. B. Influent distribution chamber ensures influent is spread across the width of the bed. C. Clean stone provides surface area for bacteria while preventing temperature shock. Mulch‐covered for insulation. D. Linear aeration covers the base for fully‐aerobic conditions. E. Effluent collection chamber is gravity fed to minimize O&M.
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REED BED AND BIOCHAR SYSTEM
The proposed reed bed concept is a constructed engineered wetland consisting of plants growing in porous media (Biochar), where water flows through the media and plant root zone below the surface, and there is no natural water infiltration. To differentiate this constructed wetland from the natural wetlands, the more descriptive term of “reed bed” has been adopted.
Reed Bed and Biochar System
The illustrations above show gravel lining the bed and covering the piping. Replacing the gravel with biochar has been shown to remove some types of prescription drugs and heavy metals. It also improves nitrification and BOD levels.
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THANK YOU Questions?
69 7 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Request for budget adjustment for stabilization of slope on east berm at Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon (UTIL‐0011). DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Bhupesh Sakalley, Project Manager, Public Works ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: Report/Document Attached ___X____ Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Brazeau County Council approves Administration's request for a required budget adjustment for stabilization of slope on east berm (within cell 2) of Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon as presented in option “a”.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary/Key Issue(s)/Concepts Defined: Council motion 1558/16 adopted on December 28th, 2016 approved $2,995,000 for the design and construction of Rocky Rapids Sewage treatment upgrade in the year 2016. Administration completed the upgrade work during 2017 and 2018 construction.
During the last phase of construction in July 2018, the east berm sloughed prior to the liner being installed within cell 2. A geotechnical investigation could not conclusively identify the cause of the failure and various options were suggested for further investigation and repair/stabilization of slope. (Attachment 1)
Brazeau County in consultation with the contractor and design engineer agreed to complete the repair with a 6:1 slope repair and install extensions of necessary infrastructure to complete the liner and make the lagoon operational.
In order to complete construction/repair of slope, Administration requires advancing funding that was allocated in 2019 to meet the cost of construction.
Relevant Policy: Brazeau County Minimum Design Standard.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Request for budget adjustment for stabilization of slope on east berm at Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon (UTIL‐0011) Page 1 of 3 70 Strategic Relevance: Brazeau County is dedicated to making necessary improvements in infrastructure that address engineering, safety and environmental challenges.
2. RESPONSE OPTIONS
Option Analysis a. Council approves staff - The project will proceed and the berm will be recommendation in regards to stabilized, allowing the liner to be installed and the budget adjustment completed. required for the stabilization of - Total cost of construction for Rocky Rapids Sewage slope on the east berm (within Treatment Upgrade will be ($2,995,000 +$150,000 = cell 2) of the Rocky Rapids $3,145,000). Sewage Lagoon. b. Council rejects the request as - The project will be incomplete and non‐functional submitted without repairing the sloughed berm.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: None
Financial: The proposed funding source is “Borrowed funds” and Administration seeks approval for an additional amount $150,000 for construction in 2018.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Request for budget adjustment for stabilization of slope on east berm at Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon (UTIL‐0011) Page 2 of 3 71 ATTACHMENT 1 Slope Failure on East Berm (Cell 2): July 2018
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Request for budget adjustment for stabilization of slope on east berm at Rocky Rapids Sewage Lagoon (UTIL‐0011) Page 3 of 3 72 BRAZEAU COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Land Use Amendment 18A-014 Bylaw 1007-18: Redistrict Part of NE 32-49-8-W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) First Reading DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Suzanne Bennett, Senior Planner – Current Planning ENDORSED BY: Matthew Boscariol, Manager of Planning & Development REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: 18A-014 Report/Document Attached __X__ Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give First Reading of Bylaw 1007-18 proposing part of NE 32-49-8-W5M [approximately 5.05 ha (12.5 ac)] be redistricted from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that a Public Hearing for Bylaw 1007-18 be scheduled for 10:30 am on December 4th, 2018.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary/Key Issue(s)/Concepts Defined: The Applicant would like to rezone a portion of NE 32-49-8-W5M, as shown in the Schedule A of Bylaw 1007-18, to accommodate a future subdivision of residential lots.
Relevant Policy: LUB –See Appendix D for Agricultural Holdings District regulations. MDP – See Appendix F. The subject property does not fall within the IDP or any Area Structure Plans.
Strategic Relevance: N/A
73 2. RESPONSE OPTIONS
Option Analysis a. Council approves staff b. Allows for the application to continue to Public recommendation Hearing. If the Bylaw is eventually passed, allows for the subdivision of land in a manner compliant with the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Council rejects the request as - Proposal is deemed inappropriate for the lands and submitted subdivision application cannot proceed.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: N/A
Financial: N/A
Appendix A: Location Map Appendix B: Aerial Photograph Appendix C: Bylaw 1007‐18 Appendix D: Agricultural Holdings (AGH) District Appendix E: Application for Redesignation Appendix F: Relevant MDP Policies
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – LUB Amendment 18A‐014 – Bylaw 1007‐18 74 Appendix A
75 Aerial with Wells, Pipelines & ROWs NE 32-49-8-WSM Current Zoning: AG
SUBJECT PARCEL PLANNING FEATURES r JPROPOSED SUBDIVISION ROADS PROVINCIAL ROADS TYPE -PROVINCIAL PA VED --PROVINCIAL GRAVEL COUNTY ROADS TYPE -COUNTY PA VED -COUNTY COLD MIX Appendix B - COUNTY GRAVEL -ROW AER • ABANDONED WELLS AER WELLS STATUS BY FLUID o ACID-G • CRUDE OIL o GAS • SOLVENT o WASTE • WATER o OTHER AER PIPELINES STATUS -OPERATING -PERMITTED -DISCONTINUED -ABANDONED -REMOVED -OTHER N 2017 IMAGERY SCALE 1:4,619 A 76 Appendix C
BRAZEAU COUNTY
BYLAW NO: 1007-18
BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1002-18, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 1002-18, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, have been complied with;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. That, NE 32-49-8-W5M, be re-designated from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Holdings District (AGH), as shown on the attached Schedule ‘A’ (“the Lands”); and 2. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.
READ a first time this day of , 2018,
READ a second time this day of , 2018,
READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2018.
______Deputy Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
77 78 10.2 AGH - Agricultural Holdings Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Purpose Accessory Structure Agricultural, Support Service
The purpose and intent of the Agricultural Holdings District is to Accessory Use Animal Service Facility provide for a residential use on parcels which can accommodate residential, traditional agricultural pursuits, home occupation uses, Agricultural Intensive Class 2 Contracting Services, Minor and larger accessory structures. It also recognizes the emerging trends towards new agricultural uses which may be successfully Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home developed on smaller parcels of land. Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch
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The following uses shall be permitted or discretionary with or Secondary Suite without conditions provided the application complies with the regulations of this district and this Bylaw. Surveillance Suite
79 Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Item Regulation
Surveillance Suite, Rear Yard Min. 8 m (26 ft) Temporary Setback 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Development Regulations: internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road Item Regulation widening has not been dedicated Parcel Area Min. 1.62 ha (4 ac) 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a Max. 6.07 ha (14.99 ac) County road where road widening has been dedicated Parcel Width Min. 30.5 m (100 ft) 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway 10.1 m (33 ft) frontage for the access of a panhandle/flag lot Side Yard Min. 6.1 m (20 ft) Setback Front Yard Min. 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Setback internal road internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has not been widening has not been dedicated dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has been dedicated widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway highway Setback at the discretion of Floor Area Development Authority for pan Min. 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) minimum for a handle/flag lots dwelling
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Agriculture and Rural Development Objectives
Objective 1: Preservation of agricultural lands and agricultural operations
Policy 1: Brazeau County supports existing agricultural operations and their right to farm.
Policy 2: Brazeau County supports the preservation of lands identified in this plan as Agriculture and Rural Development for agricultural, rural residential and rural resource use.
Policy 3: Brazeau County shall promote the development of lands identified as Agriculture and Rural Development in this plan for a variety of agricultural land uses.
Policy 6: Brazeau County shall discourage intrusive and/or incompatible land uses in predominately agricultural areas of the County in order to minimize potential land use conflicts.
Policy 8: Brazeau County may consider introducing programs to protect farmland from subdivision or conversion to non-agricultural use. These programs may include:
• Transfer of development credits;
• Tax rate freeze for agricultural land in high-demand areas;
• Conservation easement incentives; and
• Cluster subdivision provisions for the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw.
Objective 2: Provide for the orderly subdivision of agricultural lands
Policy 9: Brazeau County does not permit a ‘first parcel out’ of a previously unsubdivided quarter section by right, but shall be generally supported by the Development Authority for the creation of one additional agricultural lot subject to subdivision application, the policies of applicable area structure plans, the provisions of the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw and the policies of this plan.
Policy 10: Brazeau County shall consider the following criteria when evaluating land use and development applications that propose to subdivide lands within the Agriculture and Rural Development designation:
84 . The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands;
. The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies;
. The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions;
. The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment;
. The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area;
. The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments;
. The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and
. The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development.
Policy 11: Brazeau County may consider the subdivision of a quarter section if the proposal seeks to create:
• A farm site with existing improvements;
• A parcel for future agricultural development; or
• A total of four parcels per quarter section, including parcels created from previous subdivisions.
Policy 12: Brazeau County may require that, with the exception of the remnant parcel, or parcels created for future agricultural development, all new parcels created on a quarter section for residential purposes shall be a minimum of one acre in area, and a maximum of four acres in area.
Policy 13: Brazeau County shall consider the subdivision of a fragmented parcel if:
• There is a significant permanent feature that severs the parcel of land including, but not limited to, a major water body, ravine, road, provincial highway or railway;
• The proposed subdivision will not exceed the maximum allowable parcel density (four per quarter section);
85 • The significant permanent feature makes it impractical to farm the land in conjunction with the remainder of the quarter section;
• The parcel can accommodate a safe and suitable building site;
• Road access is available; and
• Water and sanitary services can be accommodated onsite.
Policy 16: Brazeau County may require proposals for the subdivision of agricultural lands to incorporate the location or potential location of existing clusters of residential parcels on adjacent quarter sections to create residential nodes at roadway intersections in order to maximize the delivery of infrastructure and services.
Objective 3: Promote public awareness and a shared responsibility for the protection of agricultural land in Brazeau County
Policy 22: Brazeau County shall encourage the inclusion of agricultural operations on residential parcels for the purpose of local or personal consumption if the proposed agricultural operation can be safely and effectively accommodated onsite and potential offsite nuisances are properly managed.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Land Use Amendment 18A-015 Bylaw 1008-18: Redistrict Part of NW 1-50-8-W5M from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) First Reading DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Suzanne Bennett, Senior Planner – Current Planning ENDORSED BY: Matthew Boscariol, Manager of Planning & Development REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: 18A-015 Report/Document Attached __X__ Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council give First Reading of Bylaw 1008-18 proposing part of NW 1-50-8-W5M [approximately 15 ha (37 ac)] be redistricted from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Holdings (AGH) as shown on the attached Schedule A, and that a Public Hearing for Bylaw 1008-18 be scheduled for 10:45 am on December 4th, 2018.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Executive Summary/Key Issue(s)/Concepts Defined: The Applicant would like to rezone a portion of NW 1-50-8-W5M, as shown in the Schedule A of Bylaw 1008-18, to accommodate a future subdivision of residential lots.
Relevant Policy: LUB –See Appendix D for Agricultural Holdings District regulations. MDP – See Appendix F. The subject property does not fall within the IDP or any Area Structure Plans.
Strategic Relevance: N/A
87 2. RESPONSE OPTIONS
Option Analysis a. Council approves staff b. Allows for the application to continue to Public recommendation Hearing. If the Bylaw is eventually passed, allows for the subdivision of land in a manner compliant with the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Council rejects the request as - Proposal is deemed inappropriate for the lands and submitted subdivision application cannot proceed.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: N/A
Financial: N/A
Appendix A: Location Map Appendix B: Aerial Photograph Appendix C: Bylaw 1008-18 Appendix D: Agricultural Holdings (AGH) District Appendix E: Application for Redesignation Appendix F: Relevant MDP Policies
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BRAZEAU COUNTY
BYLAW NO: 1008-18
BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1002-18, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to make certain amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 1002-18, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, have been complied with;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. That, a portion of NW 1-50-8-W5M, be re-designated from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Holdings District (AGH), as shown on the attached Schedule ‘A’ (“the Lands”); and 2. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.
READ a first time this day of , 2018,
READ a second time this day of , 2018,
READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2018.
______Deputy Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
91 92 10.2 AGH - Agricultural Holdings Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Purpose Accessory Structure Agricultural, Support Service
The purpose and intent of the Agricultural Holdings District is to Accessory Use Animal Service Facility provide for a residential use on parcels which can accommodate residential, traditional agricultural pursuits, home occupation uses, Agricultural Intensive Class 2 Contracting Services, Minor and larger accessory structures. It also recognizes the emerging trends towards new agricultural uses which may be successfully Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home developed on smaller parcels of land. Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch
Cabin Home Occupation, Major
Dwelling, Single-Detached Outdoor Storage Appendix D
Dwelling, Tiny Outdoor Storage, Temporary
Group Home Places of Worship
Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility
Home Occupation, Minor Taxidermy
Manufactured Home
Park
Public and Quasi-Public Use District Characteristics Public Utility Facility
The following uses shall be permitted or discretionary with or Secondary Suite without conditions provided the application complies with the regulations of this district and this Bylaw. Surveillance Suite
93 Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Item Regulation
Surveillance Suite, Rear Yard Min. 8 m (26 ft) Temporary Setback 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Development Regulations: internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road Item Regulation widening has not been dedicated Parcel Area Min. 1.62 ha (4 ac) 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a Max. 6.07 ha (14.99 ac) County road where road widening has been dedicated Parcel Width Min. 30.5 m (100 ft) 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway 10.1 m (33 ft) frontage for the access of a panhandle/flag lot Side Yard Min. 6.1 m (20 ft) Setback Front Yard Min. 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Setback internal road internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has not been widening has not been dedicated dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road County road where road widening has been dedicated widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway highway Setback at the discretion of Floor Area Development Authority for pan Min. 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) minimum for a handle/flag lots dwelling
94 Item Regulation
Max. 74.2 m2 (799 ft2) maximum for a Cabin
95 Appendix E
FOIP s. 17(4)(g) FOIP s. 17(4)(g)
96 FOIP s. 17(4)(g)
FOIP s. 17(4)(g)
97 Appendix F
Relevant Legislation
Municipal Development Plan Subject lands are designated as Agriculture and Rural Development in Figure 4 – Future Land Use Strategy in the MDP.
Agriculture and Rural Development Objectives
Objective 1: Preservation of agricultural lands and agricultural operations
Policy 1: Brazeau County supports existing agricultural operations and their right to farm.
Policy 2: Brazeau County supports the preservation of lands identified in this plan as Agriculture and Rural Development for agricultural, rural residential and rural resource use.
Policy 3: Brazeau County shall promote the development of lands identified as Agriculture and Rural Development in this plan for a variety of agricultural land uses.
Policy 6: Brazeau County shall discourage intrusive and/or incompatible land uses in predominately agricultural areas of the County in order to minimize potential land use conflicts.
Policy 8: Brazeau County may consider introducing programs to protect farmland from subdivision or conversion to non-agricultural use. These programs may include:
• Transfer of development credits;
• Tax rate freeze for agricultural land in high-demand areas;
• Conservation easement incentives; and
• Cluster subdivision provisions for the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw.
Objective 2: Provide for the orderly subdivision of agricultural lands
Policy 9: Brazeau County does not permit a ‘first parcel out’ of a previously unsubdivided quarter section by right, but shall be generally supported by the Development Authority for the creation of one additional agricultural lot subject to subdivision application, the policies of applicable area structure plans, the provisions of the Brazeau County Land Use Bylaw and the policies of this plan.
Policy 10: Brazeau County shall consider the following criteria when evaluating land use and development applications that propose to subdivide lands within the Agriculture and Rural Development designation:
98 . The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands;
. The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies;
. The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions;
. The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment;
. The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area;
. The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments;
. The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and
. The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development.
Policy 11: Brazeau County may consider the subdivision of a quarter section if the proposal seeks to create:
• A farm site with existing improvements;
• A parcel for future agricultural development; or
• A total of four parcels per quarter section, including parcels created from previous subdivisions.
Policy 12: Brazeau County may require that, with the exception of the remnant parcel, or parcels created for future agricultural development, all new parcels created on a quarter section for residential purposes shall be a minimum of one acre in area, and a maximum of four acres in area.
Policy 13: Brazeau County shall consider the subdivision of a fragmented parcel if:
• There is a significant permanent feature that severs the parcel of land including, but not limited to, a major water body, ravine, road, provincial highway or railway;
• The proposed subdivision will not exceed the maximum allowable parcel density (four per quarter section);
99 • The significant permanent feature makes it impractical to farm the land in conjunction with the remainder of the quarter section;
• The parcel can accommodate a safe and suitable building site;
• Road access is available; and
• Water and sanitary services can be accommodated onsite.
Policy 16: Brazeau County may require proposals for the subdivision of agricultural lands to incorporate the location or potential location of existing clusters of residential parcels on adjacent quarter sections to create residential nodes at roadway intersections in order to maximize the delivery of infrastructure and services.
Objective 3: Promote public awareness and a shared responsibility for the protection of agricultural land in Brazeau County
Policy 22: Brazeau County shall encourage the inclusion of agricultural operations on residential parcels for the purpose of local or personal consumption if the proposed agricultural operation can be safely and effectively accommodated onsite and potential offsite nuisances are properly managed.
100 BRAZEAUCOUNTY REQUESTFORCOUNCILDECISION SUBJECT: SpecialEventsBylaw1005Ͳ18 DATETOCOUNCIL: November6,2018 SUBMITTEDBY: ShannonCampbell,PlanningTechnician ENDORSEDBY: MattBoscariol,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment REVIEWEDBYCAO: FILENO: 18MͲ012 Report/Document Attached______ Available______ Nil______ RECOMMENDEDACTIONS: ThatCouncilproceedswithFirstReadingforSpecialEventsBylaw1005Ͳ18,asshownintheattached AppendixB.
1. TOPICDEFINED
ExecutiveSummary/KeyIssue(s)/ConceptsDefined: AnunapprovedraveheldoverthecourseofaweekendinSeptember2018resultedinanumber of complaints and concerns received by Councillors, Community Peace Officers (CPO’s) and RCMP.Itwasnotedatthetimethatduetothenumberofattendeesattheevent,apermitwould nothavebeenrequiredunderourcurrentSpecialEventsBylaw774Ͳ11(pleaseseeAppendixA). Motion 0987/18Ͳ09Ͳ18 directed Administration to review and update Bylaw 774Ͳ11, with revisions specific to music festivals.Through consultation with CPO’s and Breton RCMP, AdministrationdraftedproposedSpecialEventsBylaw1005Ͳ18(pleaseseeAppendixBforatrack changesversion).Itshouldbenotedthattherewerealsosomeclericalchangesmadetothe Bylaw,thesechangesareshowninthetrackchangesversionandmostlyreflectjobtitleand grammaticalchanges.
RelevantPolicy: SpecialEventsBylaw774Ͳ11,NoiseBylaw978Ͳ17.
StrategicRelevance: To set tighter requirements for Special Events held in Brazeau County.This allows local authoritiestobetterrespondtosuchincidents,protectingpublicpeaceandsafety.
BrazeauCountyͲRequestforCouncilDecision–18MͲ012–SpecialEventsBylaw1005Ͳ18 Page1of2 101
2. RESPONSE OPTIONS
Option Analysis a. Council approves staff - Proposed Special Events Bylaw 1005-18 has recommendation additional requirements regarding attendance numbers allowing better control for CPO’s and RCMP.
b. Council rejects the request as - Council identifies that the current Bylaw is sufficient submitted and doesn’t need to be revised.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: By requiring a special event permit for smaller events private security will be supplied by applicants. Such security, may be able to assist CPO’s and RCMP.
Financial: n/a
Attachments: Appendix A – Special Events Bylaw 774-11 Appendix B – Special Events Bylaw 1005-18
102 Appendix A
Brazeau County
BYLAW NO: 774-11
A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, PROVIDING FOR THE PERMIfl1NG AND REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONCERTS
Pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of the Municipal Government Act R.S.A., 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of Brazeau County enacts as follows:
1) Purpose
The purpose of this bylaw is to permit and regulate special events and concerts in Brazeau County, which approval is at the discretion of Brazeau County Council.
2) Definitions
“Concert” shall mean any musical festival, dance festival, rock festival, or similar musical activity, whether indoor or outdoor, at which music is provided by paid or amateur performers, or by pre-recorded means, and which is held at any place within the county, and to which members of the public are invited or admitted for a charge, or free of cost, and:
(I) For events held indoors in an approved assembly facility (as referred to in the Safety Codes Act, RSA 2000, C-S-i and regulations thereunder as amended from time to time) with an expected attendance of i,000 people or more;
(ii) For events held outdoors with an expected attendance of 500 people or more:
In any one consecutive twenty-four (24) hour period.
“Council” means the Council of Brazeau County;
“Designated Officer” means the Director of Planning and Development or the County Chief Administrative Officer;
“Executive Officer” means the Medical Officer of Health and persons appointed by a regional O health authority for the purposes of carrying out the Public Health Act and the regulations;
“Municipality” means Brazeau County;
“NCO i/c” means Non-commissioned Officer in charge of the police service of jurisdiction;
“Peace Officer” means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
“Permittee” means a person who has applied for and obtained a permit to operate a concert or a special event pursuant to this bylaw;
“Potable Water” means water that is safe for human consumption;
“Special Events” means any entertainment event otherthan a concert, to which members of the public are invited or admitted for a charge or free of cost or an event that the public may not be invited to, which is likely to attract 500 people or more in any twenty-four (24) hour period.
3) This Bylaw does not apply to any family gathering on properties owned by a participant or a family member of such a gathering.
103 4) No person shall operate, maintain, conduct or advertise a concert or special event in the County unless he has first obtained a permit from the designated officer to operate or conduct such a concert or special event.
5) Prior to a making an application for a concert or special event, the Permittee shall attend a pre-application meeting with the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer.
6) Applications for a permit to conduct a concert or special event, shall be made to the designated officer in writing no less than one hundred and fifty *(150) days prior to the proposed date of the concert and shall contain the following information:
6.1 The name, age, residence, mailing address and telephone number or numbers of the person(s) making such application shall be provided. If the application is made by a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners shall appear. Wherethe applicant is an incorporated company or a registered society, the application shall be signed by at least two directors and shall contain the addresses of such directors and shall have attached a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
6.2 The name, address, and telephone number of the agentforthe applicant who will be responsible for compliance of this bylaw, if the applicant is an incorporated company or a registered society.
6.3 A written statement of the kind, character, or type of concert or special event, which the applicant proposes to conduct, operate or carry on.
6.4 The address or legal description of the property where the proposed concert or special event is to be conducted, operated or carried on. Additionally, the applicant shall submit proof of ownership of the place where the concert or special event is to be conducted, or a statement signed by the owner of the premises indicating his/her consent that the site be used for the purposed concert or special event.
6.5 The date or dates and the hours during which the concert or special event is to be conducted.
6.6 An estimate of the number of customers, spectators, participants, and other persons expected to attend the concert. The maximum numbers of attendees whom shall be allowed into the grounds or premise at any given time.
6.7 A detailed written explanation of the applicant’s plans to provide security (including names of the Security Management Team), fire protection, policing, ambulance, water supplies and facilities, sanitation facilities, food supplies and facilities, first aid facilities and services, vehicle parking spaces, vehicle access, and on-site traffic control, and if it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain at night or overnight, the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities including animal control. The applicant’s plans shall include what provisions shall be made for numbers of spectators in excess of the estimate, provisions for the clean-up of the premises and provisions for the removal of rubbish afterthe concert or special event has concluded. A plot plan showingthe arrangement of the facilities, including those for parking, egress and ingress, shall be submitted with such application.
104 7) Completed applications that have met the conditions in this bylaw for the concert or special event will be circulated to all adjacent landowners within two miles of the subject land. Applications will also be circulated to affected government agencies as well as those instrument holders listed on the Certificate of Title. Notification will be advertised once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper or other publication circulating in the area to which the proposed concert or special event is to be held. Such notice will inform the public of a public meeting regarding the application, which is to be held before Brazeau County Council, who are the approving authority for such applications. If the permit is approved by Brazeau County Council, the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer will conduct a site inspection prior to the opening of the event to ensure compliance of the approved conditions. If the site inspection indicates that conditions have not been met, the permit will be suspended until such time as the deficiencies are met.
8) Every permit for a concert or special event, as defined above, shall satisfy the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer that the following conditions and requirements will be met by supplying to the necessary parties a complete detailed plan for those items not less than one hundred and fifty *(150) days prior to the proposed concert or special event.
8.1. Security Protection: Every Permittee shall provide, at his own expense, security protection. Security companies hired shall be in compliance with governing Provincial legislation. This shall include the provisions of a minimum of one security officer for every 50 persons expected to be in attendance. The Peace Officer may require an alteration of the 1:50 ratio based on a consideration of the type of event and expected attendance. A list of names of the Security personnel is required. A letter of confirmation of the security plan from the NCO i/c of the police service of jurisdiction is required.
8.2 First Aid Facilities: Every permittee shall provide such first aid facilities and ambulance service at the site of the concert or special event to satisfy in writing, the requirements of the Executive Officer and Designated Officer.
8.3 Parking Areas: Every permittee shall provide adequate parking spaces for persons attending the concert or special event by motor vehicle. The Permittee may be called upon to provide a separate parking space for every three (3) persons expected to attend the concert or special event by motor vehicle. Such parking areas shall be clearly marked. The Designated Officer shall approve an applicant’s “parking plan” before a permit shall be issued. No parking is allowed on County road allowances, ditches or rights-of-way. A letter of confirmation of the parking plan from the NCO i/c or designate is required.
8.4 Access and Parking Control: The Permittee shall provide adequate ingress and egress to the concert or special event premises and parking areas, therefore necessary roads, driveways and entrance ways shall exist to ensure the orderly flow of traffic into the premises from a highway or road, which is part of the road system or which is a road maintained by the County. An identified all weather access/exit route for fire equipment, ambulances, other emergency vehicles and personnel shall be required. The Designated Officer shall approve the Permittees plan for ingress and egress before a permit shall be issued. Additionally, any Permittee shall be required to have traffic attendants under his employ and to ensure orderly on-site traffic movement and relieve traffic congestion in the vicinity of the concert or special event area. A letter of confirmation from the NCO i/c or designate of the access and parking control is required.
105 8.5 Road Use The Permittee must enter into a Road Use Agreement with Brazeau County Public Works and Infrastructure to ensure the proper maintenance and safety of the road service suitable for emergency vehicle access and provide the necessary signage to ensure smooth vehicular traffic flow. If required, the Permittee must also obtain a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation.
8.6 Hours of Operation: All concerts or special events, which are subject to a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw shall close and cease operations continuously between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:30 am of each and every day. The sound system or public address system must be turned off by 1:00 am.
8.7 Communications: The applicant shall be required to establish a communication system for public use where ordinary communication is not available. The Designated Officer may require a provision of a mobile phone station at the site of the concert or special event.
8.8 Fire Protection Every Permittee shall be required to provide for adequate fire protection services and provide a letter of confirmation from the Brazeau County Fire Services indicating their satisfaction with all required fire permits and protection.
8.9 Food Concessions The applicant shall provide such food facilities as may be required by the Executive Officer to adequately provide good services to those persons attending the concert. All temporary concessions or booths that dispense or handle food must be inspected and approved by the Executive Officer prior to commencement of business.
8.10 Water and Sanitation Facilities
8.10.1 Every Permittee shall provide an ample supply of potable water for drinking and sanitation purposes at the site of the concert or special event.
8.10.2 All water shall be safe to drink and meet Canadian Drinking WaterStandards.
8.10.3 If the concert or special event is scheduled to run more than three days, the water supply must be connected to an approved drinking water supply or a totally enclosed drinking water tank that will hold enough water to meet the required needs.
8.10.4 The water lines must be made of food grade CSA approved material.
8.10.5 The local Public Health Inspector may require the applicants to send samples of the water to the Provincial Laboratory of Public Health to ensure it is safe to drink.
8.10.6 The Executive Officer shall determine the number of portable toilets and drinking facilities required.
8.10.7 Wastewater must either be discharged directly to an approved sanitary sewer or stored in a totally enclosed wastewater holding tank that can hold 10% more water than the clean water supplied, eg., if there are 100 litres of clean water, the wastewater tank must be at least 110 litres. No liquid waste O is allowed to be dumped on the ground or in storm sewers.
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106 8.11 Solid Waste Every Permittee shall be required to furnish the area with trash cans and garbage receptacles as may be required by the Executive Officer. An adequate supply of plastic bag liners are to be inserted, and when full, it shall be tied and removed and a new plastic bag liner is to be inserted. The pick up and removal of trash, refuse, garbage and rubbish, shall be at least once a day or more often if required by the Executive Officer. A signed contract with a licensed refuse collector shall be submitted and filed with the Executive Officer. The removal of all trash and refuse shall be at the Permittee’s expense.
8.12 Liquor Sales Every Permittee that intends on the sale of liquor during the event must obtain a special events liquor permit from Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
8.13 Overnight Accomodation Where there are camping provisions, the applicant shall provide a map detailing the camping areas, the number of camping stalls in each area and identify the roadways throughout the camping areas. The plan shall contain provisions for the orderly processing and parking of camping units. Each camping area must allow for vehicle access, including sufficient space for emergency vehicle access and passage. Copies of any lease agreements shall be attached to the application. Camping is not permitted within the general parking areas or access roads.
8.14 Public Liability Insurance The applicant shall be required to provide Public Liability Insurance for the event, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) oran additional amount as specified by the Designated Officer, naming Brazeau County as co-insured. Proof of the insurance policy shall be provided to the Designated Officer priorto the event.
8.15 Miscellaneous: The Designated Officer may impose such additional conditions as are reasonably determined by the County as necessary to protect the health, welfare and property of local residents and persons attending the concerts or special events.
9) A Performance Bond, or other form of security, in such form and amount as satisfactory to the Designated Officer shall be required.
10) The Permittee shall provide a deposit equal to the projected costs of the enhanced policing agreement placed into effect between the County and the Government of Alberta.
11) The Permittee may be required to pay the County for reasonable costs of services, which are required to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the public and protection of property.
12) If the Permittee contravenes any of the stipulated conditions for the event, the Designated Officer can immediately terminate the event. The financial costs of any such termination shall be the responsibility of the Permittee.
13) A Permittee shall comply with all relevant Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws in existence.
14) The Designated Officer may grant relief from any of the above requirements where it appears that such an action is in the best public interest. This ability to grant relief shall be limited to those items within the control of the Designated Officer under this bylaw and does not relieve the Permittee from any conditions or requirements imposed by law, Q contract or otherwise.
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15) Any Peace Officer who, on becoming aware that a concert or special event is taking place or is about to take place in contravention of this bylaw or any permit issued under this bylaw, shall be at liberty to use such reasonable means as may be available to stop such a concert or special event from taking place or continuing to take place.
16) Any person who:
16.1. operates, maintains, conducts, advertises a concert or special event in Brazeau County without first having obtained the permit required by this order; or
16.2. having obtained the permit, fails to comply with the conditions; or
16.3. attends a concert or special event, which requires a permit underthis bylaw and one or more of the terms of the permit have not been complied with and who on being asked by a Peace Officer to leave such concert or special event and does not leave;
is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than iWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) and not less that ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) and, in addition, to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($2500) for every day the offence continues and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days.
17) The Permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the municipality from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, claim, suit or action arising from or in any way related tothe issuance ofthe special event permit.
*Depending on the nature of event, the application period may be reduced upon review and approval by the NCO i/c of the police service of jurisdiction and the Designated Officer.
READ a first time this 15th day of November, 2011
READ a second time this 15th day of November, 2011
READ a third time and finally passed this 15th day of November, 2011
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108 Appendix B
BRAZEAU COUNTY
BYLAW NO: 1005-18
A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, PROVIDING FOR THE PERMITTING AND REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONCERTS;
Pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of the Municipal Government Act R.S.A., 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of Brazeau County enacts as follows:
1) Purpose
The purpose of this bylaw is to permit and regulate Special Events and Concerts in Brazeau County, which approval is at the discretion of Brazeau County Council.
2) Definitions
"Concert" shall mean any musical festival, dance festival, rock festival, or similar musical activity, whether indoor or outdoor, at which music is provided by paid or amateur performers, or by pre-recorded means, and which is held at any place within the county, and to which members of the public are invited or admitted for a charge, or free of cost, and:
(i) For events held indoors in an approved assembly facility (as referred to in the Safety Codes Act, RSA 2000, C-S-1 and regulations thereunder as amended from time to time) with an expected attendance of 500 people or more; Deleted: 1,000
(ii) For events held outdoors with an expected attendance of 100 people or more: Deleted: 500
In any one consecutive twenty-four (24) hour period.
"Council" means the Council of Brazeau County;
"Designated Officer" means the County Chief Administrative Officer or their Deleted: the Director of Planning and Development or Designate;
"Executive Officer" means the Medical Officer of Health and persons appointed by a regional health authority for the purposes of carrying out the Public Health Act and the regulations;
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"Municipality" means Brazeau County;
“NCO i/c” means Non-commissioned Officer in charge of the police service of jurisdiction;
“Peace Officer” means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Community Peace Officer;
"Permittee" means a person who has applied for and obtained a permit to operate a Concert or a Special Event pursuant to this bylaw;
“Potable Water” means water that is safe for human consumption;
"Special Events" means any entertainment event other than a Concert, to which members of the public are invited or admitted for a charge or free of cost or an event that the public may not be invited to, which is likely to attract 300 people or more in Commented [SC1]: We wanted to drop this number to be any twenty-four (24) hour period. in between the indoor and outdoor number for concerts. If we lower this number too much will it impact our community halls? Right now they can hold events without a 3) This Bylaw does not apply to any family gathering on properties owned by a special events permit. participant or a family member of such a gathering. Deleted: 500
4) No person shall operate, maintain, conduct or advertise a Concert or Special Event in the County unless he has first obtained a permit from the Designated Officer to operate or conduct such a Concert or Special Event.
5) Prior to a making an application for a Concert or Special Event, the Permittee shall attend a pre-application meeting with the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer.
6) Applications for a permit to conduct a Concert or Special Event, shall be made to the Designated Officer in writing no less than one hundred and fifty *(150) days prior to the proposed date of the Concert and shall contain the following information:
6.1 The name, age, residence, rural address, mailing address and telephone number or numbers of the person(s) making such application shall be provided. If the application is made by a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners shall appear. Where the applicant is an incorporated company or a registered society, the application shall be signed by at least two directors and shall contain the addresses of such directors and shall have attached a
110 certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
6.2 The name, rural address, mailing address and telephone number of the agent Deleted: , for the applicant who will be responsible for compliance of this bylaw, if the applicant is an incorporated company or a registered society.
6.3 A written statement of the kind, character, or type of Concert or Special Event, which the applicant proposes to conduct, operate or carry on.
6.4 The address or legal description of the property where the proposed Concert or Special Event is to be conducted, operated or carried on. Additionally, the applicant shall submit proof of ownership of the place where the Concert or Special Event is to be conducted, or a statement signed by the owner of the premises indicating his/her consent that the site be used for the purposed Concert or Special Event.
6.5 The date or dates and the hours during which the Concert or Special Event is to be conducted.
6.6 An estimate of the number of customers, spectators, participants, and other persons expected to attend the Concert. The maximum numbers of attendees whom shall be allowed into the grounds or premise at any given time.
6.7 A detailed written explanation of the applicant's plans to provide security (including names of the Security Management Team), fire protection, policing, ambulance, water supplies and facilities, sanitation facilities, food supplies and facilities, first aid facilities and services, vehicle parking spaces, vehicle access, and on-site traffic control, and if it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain at night or overnight, the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities including animal control. The applicant's plans shall include what provisions shall be made for numbers of spectators in excess of the estimate, provisions for the clean-up of the premises and provisions for the removal of rubbish after the Concert or Special Event has concluded. A plot plan showing the arrangement of the facilities, including those for parking, egress and ingress, shall be submitted with such application.
7) Completed applications that have met the conditions in this bylaw for the Concert or Special Event will be circulated to all adjacent landowners within two miles of the subject land. Applications will also be circulated to affected government agencies as
111 well as those instrument holders listed on the Certificate of Title. Notification will be advertised once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper or other publication circulating in the area to which the proposed Concert or Special Event is to be held. Such notice will inform the public of a public meeting regarding the application, which is to be held before Brazeau County Council, who are the approving authority for such applications. If the permit is approved by Brazeau County Council, the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer will conduct a site inspection prior to the opening of the event to ensure compliance of the approved conditions. If the site inspection indicates that conditions have not been met, the permit will be suspended until such time as the deficiencies are met.
8) Every permit for a Concert or Special Event, as defined above, shall satisfy the Designated Officer, NCO i/c or designate, Fire Chief, and Executive Officer that the following conditions and requirements will be met by supplying to the necessary parties a complete detailed plan for those items not less than one hundred and fifty *(150) days prior to the proposed Concert or Special Event. Commented [SC2]: RCMP Harp commented here about needing a diagram or floor plan, I believe this is covered by 6.7 last sentence where we ask for a plot plan 8.1. Security Protection Every Permittee shall provide, at his own expense, security protection. Deleted: : Security companies hired shall be in compliance with governing Provincial legislation. This shall include the provisions of a minimum of one security officer for every 50 persons expected to be in attendance. The Peace Officer may require an alteration of the 1:50 ratio based on a consideration of the type of event and expected attendance. A list of names of the Security personnel is required. A letter of confirmation of the security plan from the NCO i/c of the police service of jurisdiction is required.
8.2 First Aid Facilities Deleted: : Every Permittee shall provide such first aid facilities and ambulance service on site at the Concert or Special Event to satisfy in writing, the requirements of the Executive Officer and Designated Officer.
8.3 Parking Areas Deleted: : Every Permittee shall provide adequate parking spaces for persons attending the Concert or Special Event by motor vehicle. The Permittee may be called upon to provide a separate parking space for every three (3) persons expected to attend the Concert or Special Event by motor vehicle. Such parking areas shall be clearly marked. The Designated Officer shall approve an applicant's "parking plan" before a permit shall be issued. No parking is allowed on County road allowances, ditches or rights-of-way. A letter of confirmation of
112 the parking plan from the NCO i/c or designate is required.
8.4 Access and Parking Control Deleted: : The Permittee shall provide adequate ingress and egress to the Concert or Special Event premises and parking areas, therefore necessary roads, driveways and entrance ways shall exist to ensure the orderly flow of traffic into the premises from a highway or road, which is part of the road system or which is a road maintained by the County. An identified all weather access/exit route for fire equipment, ambulances, other emergency vehicles and personnel shall be required. The Designated Officer shall approve the Permittees plan for ingress and egress before a permit shall be issued. Additionally, any Permittee shall be required to have traffic attendants under his employ and to ensure orderly on-site traffic movement and relieve traffic congestion in the vicinity of the Concert or Special Event area. A letter of confirmation from the NCO i/c or designate of the access and parking control is required.
8.5 Road Use The Permittee must enter into a Road Use Agreement with Brazeau County Public Works and Infrastructure to ensure the proper maintenance and safety of the road service suitable for emergency vehicle access and provide the necessary signage to ensure smooth vehicular traffic flow. If required, the Permittee must also obtain a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation.
8.6 Hours of Operation Deleted: : All Concerts or Special Events, which are subject to a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw shall close and cease operations continuously, this Deleted: includes sound or public address systems, during the hours approved by the Development Authority. Commented [SC3]: RCMP Harp commented on the Noise Bylaw, 978-18, the nighttime hours of which are weekdays 10pm to 7am and weekends 11pm to 7am. If a group 8.7 Communications obtains a permit for a concert would we require them to The applicant shall be required to establish a communication system for public shut down at 11pm? use where ordinary communication is not available. The Designated Officer Commented [JW4]: I would say yes depending on its may require a provision of a mobile phone station at the site of the Concert or location – could this be a variable set be the Development Special Event. Authority? Deleted: between the hours of 2:00 am and 7:00 am of each and every day. The sound system or public 8.8 Fire Protection address system must be turned off by 1:00 am. Every Permittee shall be required to provide for adequate fire protection Deleted: : services and provide a letter of confirmation from the Brazeau County Fire
113 Services indicating their satisfaction with all required fire permits and protection.
8.9 Food Concessions The applicant shall provide such food facilities as may be required by the Executive Officer to adequately provide good services to those persons attending the Concert. All temporary concessions or booths that dispense or handle food must be inspected and approved by the Executive Officer prior to commencement of business.
8.10 Water and Sanitation Facilities
8.10.1 Every Permittee shall provide an ample supply of Potable Water for drinking and sanitation purposes at the site of the Concert or Special Event.
8.10.2 All water shall be safe to drink and meet Canadian Drinking Water Standards.
8.10.3 If the Concert or Special Event is scheduled to run more than three days, the water supply must be connected to an approved drinking water supply or a totally enclosed drinking water tank that will hold enough water to meet the required needs.
8.10.4 The water lines must be made of food grade CSA approved material.
8.10.5 The local Public Health Inspector may require the applicants to send samples of the water to the Provincial Laboratory of Public Health to ensure it is safe to drink.
8.10.6 The Executive Officer shall determine the number of portable toilets and drinking facilities required.
8.10.7 Wastewater must either be discharged directly to an approved sanitary Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.98", Hanging: 0.49", Outline sewer or stored in a totally enclosed wastewater holding tank that can numbered + Level: 3 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + hold 10% more water than the clean water supplied, eg., if there are Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0" + Indent at: 0.5" 100 litres of clean water, the wastewater tank must be at least 110 litres. No liquid waste is allowed to be dumped on the ground or in Deleted: ¶ storm sewers.
114 8.11 Solid Waste Every Permittee shall be required to furnish the area with trash cans and garbage receptacles as may be required by the Executive Officer. An adequate supply of plastic bag liners are to be inserted, and when full, it shall be tied and removed and a new plastic bag liner is to be inserted. The pick up and removal of trash, refuse, garbage and rubbish, shall be at least once a day or more often if required by the Executive Officer. A signed contract with a licensed refuse collector shall be submitted and filed with the Executive Officer. The removal of all trash and refuse shall be at the Permittee’s expense.
8.12 Liquor Sales and Consumption Every Permittee that intends on the sale of liquor during the event must obtain a Special Events liquor permit from Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. If a Permittee allows those in attendance to bring liquor for personal consumption, the Permittee must ensure that this is included in the Security Commented [JW5]: I think that we should add a provision that if liquor will be brought to the event security must be on Protection plan (s 8.1) and that the event grounds be gated and secured. hand at all times and the event be gated?
8.13 Overnight Accommodation Deleted: Where there are camping provisions, the applicant shall provide a map detailing the camping areas, the number of camping stalls in each area and identify the roadways throughout the camping areas. The plan shall contain provisions for the orderly processing and parking of camping units. Each camping area must allow for vehicle access, including sufficient space for emergency vehicle access and passage. Copies of any lease agreements shall be attached to the application. Camping is not permitted within the general parking areas or access roads.
8.14 Public Liability Insurance The applicant shall be required to provide Public Liability Insurance for the event, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) or an additional amount as specified by the Designated Officer, naming Brazeau County as co-insured. Proof of the insurance policy shall be provided to the Designated Officer prior to the event.
8.15 Miscellaneous Deleted: : The Designated Officer may impose such additional conditions as are reasonably determined by the County as necessary to protect the health, welfare and property of local residents and persons attending the Concerts or Special Events.
115 9) A Performance Bond, or other form of security, in such form and amount as satisfactory to the Designated Officer shall be required.
10) The Permittee shall provide a deposit equal to the projected costs of the enhanced policing agreement placed into effect between the County and the Government of Alberta.
11) The Permittee may be required to pay the County for reasonable costs of services, which are required to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the public and protection of property.
12) If the Permittee contravenes any of the stipulated conditions for the event, the Designated Officer can immediately terminate the event. The financial costs of any such termination shall be the responsibility of the Permittee.
13) A Permittee shall comply with all relevant Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws in existence.
14) The Designated Officer may grant relief from any of the above requirements where it appears that such an action is in the best public interest. This ability to grant relief shall be limited to those items within the control of the Designated Officer under this bylaw and does not relieve the Permittee from any conditions or requirements imposed by law, contract or otherwise.
15) Any Peace Officer who, on becoming aware that a Concert or Special Event is taking place or is about to take place in contravention of this bylaw or any permit issued under this bylaw, shall be at liberty to use such reasonable means as may be available to stop such a Concert or Special Event from taking place or continuing to take place.
16) Any person who:
16.1. operates, maintains, conducts, advertises a Concert or Special Event in Brazeau County without first having obtained the permit required by this order; or
16.2. having obtained the permit, fails to comply with the conditions; or
16.3. attends a Concert or Special Event, which requires a permit under this bylaw and one or more of the terms of the permit have not been complied with and who on being asked by a Peace Officer to leave such Concert or Special Event and does not leave;
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is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) and not less that ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) and, in addition, to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($2500) for every day the offence continues and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days.
17) The Permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Municipality from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, claim, suit or action arising from or in any way related to the issuance of the Special Event permit.
*Depending on the nature of event, the application period may be reduced upon review and approval by the NCO i/c of the police service of jurisdiction and the Designated Officer.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Land-Use By-Law 1002-18 Proposed Amendment – Agricultural Holdings DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Matthew Boscariol, Manager of Planning and Development ENDORSED BY: Jocelyn Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: Report/Document Attached ______Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Administration recommends that the Agricultural Holdings be integrated into the Agricultural District as the existing decision-making tools enable the development authority to adequately assess an application without the need for a secondary process of assessment. These tools include: 1. An assessment criterion outlined in the Municipal Development Plan and a decision making of MPC in determining the development is consistent with the relevant statutory documents. 2. The creation of more than 4 lots requires the creation of an Area Structure Plan (Statutory) that involves a greater degree of assessment and will be put before Council in making the final decision. Administration also recommends to hold off carrying out any amendments until the Regional Plan is completed as both the MDP and LUB will need to be reviewed and updated to be consistent with this statutory document once adopted.
Attached in Appendix B to this report are the recommended draft changes for consideration in creating one Agricultural District.
1. TOPIC DEFINED
Council have raised concern over the difficulties created for rural landowners who want to subdivide their lands to a size that aligns with the Agricultural Land Holdings District. This results in creating another process to redistrict the lands prior to making a subdivision application. Brazeau County’s Land Use Map highlights that the Agricultural Holdings districts are currently
118 spread throughout the County, as illustrated in one section of the County’s Land Use Map (Figure 1). Prior to coming up with a recommendation on the best way to move forward with amendments we are required to demonstrate the changes will be consistent with the relevant statutory policy documents. This includes the County’s Municipal Development Plan and the Provinces Regional Plan that is currently being developed. This report will present the information necessary to make an informed decision on the prospect of addressing the challenge currently faced by applicants. Please note that this document is for the purposes of discussion and not for carrying out any actual changes to the Land Use Bylaw.
Pros Cons Remove redistricting to enable speeding up Could result in greater fragmentation of lots the processing time for subdivisions between on prime agricultural lands. 4 – 15 acres. The creation of more than four lots out of When the Regional Plan is adopted it may quarter section will require an Area Structure result in having to reverse any changes being Plan enabling a comprehensive assessment considered to date. of the impact of the development. Inserting the MDP the assessment criteria for There is likely to be concern over the subdivisions to enable greater clarification technical reports that may be required for for the applicant, MPC and development the applicant to assist in making a decision officer are matters that need to be along with no guarantee the subdivision will considered in the decision making of the be approved. subdivision.
Technically, this should create a process than enables the decision-making body the ability to assess the potential fragmentation of high-quality soils or valuable agricultural lands that exist within portions of the County while also recognizing the need for lot sizes that provide for different agricultural uses and services to the wider rural environment.
Figure 1) Sample Land Use Map
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Relevant Policy: The following outlines the intended purpose of each district and permitted lot sizes. Agricultural (AG). Purpose Lot Size Comments To preserve agricultural lands Minimum lot size: 1 acre (0.4 This regulation effectively and to provide for a range of ha) for an existing farmstead enables an existing agricultural operations and parcel, 15 acres (6.1 ha) for an farmstead to be compatible uses while agricultural parcel. subdivided out and any recognizing the need to additional subdivision of accommodate smaller Maximum lot size: 15 acres a lot will not be less than agricultural holdings and (6.1 ha) for existing farmstead 15 acres. provide a reasonable parcel, no maximum limit for opportunity for the subdivision an agricultural parcel. of land for non-agricultural uses.
Note: Under policy 14 of the County’s Municipal Development Plan if more than four parcels are created an Area Structure Plan will be required.
Agricultural Holdings (AGH) Purpose Lot Size Comments To provide for a residential use Minimum lot size: 4 acres This regulation enables on parcels which can (1.62 ha). subdivision within the accommodate residential, Agricultural Holdings traditional agricultural pursuits, Maximum lot size: 14.99 acres District between 4 – home occupation uses, and (6.07 ha). 14.99 acres with the larger accessory structures. intention of providing Recognizes the emerging trends smaller lot sizes that towards new agricultural uses capitalize on different which may be successfully agricultural pursuits or developed on smaller parcels of industries that require land. larger parcels of lands to service the rural area. Note: Under policy 14 of the County’s Municipal Development Plan if more than four parcels are created an Area Structure Plan will be required.
The permitted and discretionary uses for each district category are different as the uses have been determined to serve the districts purpose/intent and a reflection on the lot sizes. A full copy of the uses is provided in Appendix A to report. To better understand the differences between the two districts we note the following:
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The following uses are considered Permitted within the Agricultural Holdings District and Discretionary in the Agricultural District: Agriculture, Support Service Animal Service Guest Ranch Outdoor Storage Facility Outdoor Storage, Temporary In the Agricultural Holdings District the following are additional uses considered Discretionary than what is allowed in the Agricultural District Aerodrome Agricultural Airport Auction Facility Intensive Class 1 Cannabis Production and Campground Contracting Outdoor Oilfield Distribution Facility Minor Services, Major Storage Facility Work Camp
The key differences exist in that the Agriculture District seeks to preserve farmland while the Agricultural Holdings District is to create parcels that can accommodate residential and smaller agricultural pursuits along with industries that provide a support role to other resource base industries in the rural area. While the focus has been on incorporating the Agricultural Holdings District into the Agricultural District, Council may want to re-evaluate whether the uses based on the property size are appropriate as part of this process. Currently the proposed amendment does not seek to change the uses from their current classification. It is also important to recognize that the County has a Country Residential District and Compact Country Residential District contained under the Residential Framework and therefore the Agricultural Holdings is not considered creating lots for this intended purpose. Any amendment to Brazeau County’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB) should be consistent to the statutory planning framework of provincial legislation. If it is not consistent any appeal to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board, or court, is likely to result in a refusal of the application. For these reasons, it is important to understand any inconsistency between these documents to avoid a situation where an applicant obtains approval from the County that ends up being appealed and then declined by the SDAB. This section was prepared by analyzing the provincial documents and the County’s Municipal Development Plan.
3.1 Land Stewardship Act The Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) establishes the legal framework for regional land-use planning in Alberta, and is intended to plan for future needs and manage growth while respecting property rights. For the purpose of this Agricultural Holdings Report, the ALSA has three key provisions that relate to agricultural land and purposes: 1. The Lieutenant Governor in Council is responsible to support or enhance the protection, conservation and enhancement of agricultural land or land for agricultural purposes. 2. A registered owner may grant a qualified organization a conservation easement for the protection, conservation and enhancement of agricultural land for agricultural purposes.
122 3. Regional Plans have the ability to permanently protect, conserve, manage and enhance agricultural values by means of a conservation directive expressly declared in the regional plan.
A legal framework exists that supports, protects, manages and enhances agricultural land, purposes and values. This legislation effectively mandates the requirement for the Province to create Regional Plans (Statutory document) that directs development in accordance with stated planning objectives and policies, one of them being protecting agricultural land. 3.2 North Saskatchewan Regional Plan (DRAFT – Currently being developed) The Government of Alberta has started an initiative to develop a new land-use planning framework for the province as required by the ALSA. Taking a regional perspective on land-use planning, the Government of Alberta has started preparing seven (7) regional plans that manage lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta’s long-term economic, environmental and social goals. To date only two Regional Plans have been adopted (Lower Athabasca Region, South Saskatchewan Region) and the North Saskatchewan Region is the third plan currently being prepared. Brazeau County falls in the North Saskatchewan Region which has an area of approximately 85,780 km2, located in central Alberta. At the time of preparing this report the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan (NSRP) was in the second phase of public engagement, and no policies had been made regarding land-use planning and management of natural resources. We are also unaware of exactly their timeframe for completing this document. The vision for the NSRP has been expressed in the Terms of Reference document for the creation of the NSRP and includes agriculture as an economic driver for the region. For the purpose of this Agricultural Holdings report, a challenge stated in the Terms of Reference for the agricultural sector is the loss of high-quality agricultural land to other land uses through the fragmentation of high-quality agricultural land. A Regional Advisory Council (RAC) was created to help guide the drafting of the Regional Plan by producing Recommendation Areas. Maintaining a viable agricultural land base to support growth and diversification of the agricultural industry is one component of the “Healthy Economy Supported by Our Land and Natural Resources” Recommendation Area made by the RAC. Although no formal policy has been adopted in the NSRP, once this document is adopted it will need to be reviewed and subsequently the Municipal Development Plan will need to be updated to be consistent with the NSRP and the Land Use Bylaw. For these reasons it may be beneficial to await the outcome of NSRP because it could impact the minimum lot sizes of subdivision within the Agricultural District.
3.4 Brazeau County Municipal Development Plan The County’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a statutory document and the Land Use Bylaw is a critical tool in the implementation of policies contained within the (MDP). The MDP speaks to encouraging a diversity of local agricultural industry and supporting agricultural business opportunities. It also recognizes that based on the Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID) the quality of land is very diverse throughout the County and so are the types of uses. It was our understanding that based on this reason the two districts were created enabling the County to carry out an appropriate assessment against the policies contained within the MDP prior to enabling the redistricting to occur. This is where a fundamental change exists in
123 combining the two respective districts as it will effectively permit any land owner within the County to subdivide down to a minimum of 4 acres vs 15 acres potentially leading to fragmentation of agricultural lands. However, there are a number of mechanisms that enable the development authority to carry out an assessment to avoid or mitigate this potential impact that is outlined in this report. The following are considered key relevant policies that have been assessed in assisting with the recommendation.
Agriculture and Rural Development Objectives Objective 1: Preservation of agricultural lands and agricultural operations Policy 1: Brazeau County supports existing agricultural operations and their right to farm.
Policy 2: Brazeau County supports the preservation of lands identified in this plan as Agriculture and Rural Development for agricultural, rural residential and rural resource use.
Policy 3: Brazeau County shall promote the development of lands identified as Agriculture and Rural Development in this plan for a variety of agricultural land uses.
Policy 4: Brazeau County shall encourage the development of agricultural land uses on lands that have previously been subdivided for non-agricultural uses and that can safely and effectively accommodate agricultural development.
Policy 5: Brazeau County shall encourage the consolidation of properties previously subdivided for non-agricultural land uses for future agricultural development if the land can safely and effectively accommodate the proposed use.
Policy 6: Brazeau County shall discourage intrusive and/or incompatible land uses in predominately agricultural areas of the County in order to minimize potential land use conflicts.
Policy 8: Brazeau County may consider introducing programs to protect farmland from subdivision or conversion to non-agricultural use. These programs may include: • Transfer of development credits; • Tax rate freeze for agricultural land in high-demand areas; • Agriculture and Rural Development Objectives
Objective 2: Provide for the orderly subdivision of agricultural lands Policy 10: Brazeau County shall consider the following criteria when evaluating land use and development applications that propose to subdivide lands within the Agriculture and Rural Development designation: • The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands;
124 • The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies; • The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions; • The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment; • The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area; • The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments; • The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and • The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development.
Policy 14: Brazeau County shall require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than four parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an Area Structure Plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Brazeau County may require that a proposal to subdivide a quarter section with the intent of creating more than one commercial or industrial parcels on the quarter section include the submission of an area structure plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
The relevant policy within the Municipal Development Plan strongly seeks to avoid the fragmentation of rural land and in particular where it will not be used for agricultural purposes. At the same time, the policy also recognizes that the County has different types of farming needs and different characteristics in soil profile and typology that justifies different agricultural farm sizes as reflected by the two agricultural districts. The policies also state that when more than four parcels are being subdivided out of a quarter section an Area Structure Plan will be required that enables a greater assessment of the impact of the subdivision in accordance with these policies contained within the MDP. The key here is recognizing the intent is to avoid subdividing parcels of land that have high soil classification or reduce the ability to carry out farming activities. To achieve this involves either requiring a redistricting process to enable the assessment to be carried out or alternatively rely on the existing assessment tools in the decision making process for subdividing between the 15 and 4 acre parcel size if they are integrated into one district. It is also recognized that all subdivisions are required to go before MPC providing an opportunity for a broader perspective and decision making on the subdivision process.
Strategic Relevance:
125 To streamline the planning process to ensure residents and ratepayers have a seamless experience working with the County.
2. RESPONSE OPTIONS
Option Analysis a. Council approves staff - The proposed LUB amendment recommendations speeds up the process by integrating the Agricultural Holdings district into the Agricultural district. An amendment will be brought to a future Regular Meeting of Council. b. Council rejects the proposed LUB - Status-quo process for the respective amendment districts in the LUB.
3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: Staff modification and report to Council
Financial: Current and/or future budget impact: Budgeted operationally. Future amendments are included in the operational budget.
126 Appendix A
Table of Uses for Each District
Agriculture District Agricultural Holdings District
Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Agricultural, Support Accessory Structure Accessory Structure Service Aerodrome
Accessory Use Animal Service Facility Accessory Use Agricultural Intensive Class 1
Agricultural Contracting Services, Agricultural Intensive Intensive Class 2 Minor Class 2 Airport
Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home Agricultural, Extensive Auction Facility
Agricultural, Support Cannabis Production and Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch Service Distribution Facilities
Cabin Home Occupation, Major Animal Service Facility Campground, Minor
Dwelling, Single- Detached Outdoor Storage Bed and Breakfast Contracting Services, Major
Outdoor Storage, Dwelling, Tiny Temporary Cabin Contracting Services, Minor
Dwelling, Single- Group Home Places of Worship Detached Day Care Home
Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility Dwelling, Tiny Home Occupation, Major
Home Occupation, Outdoor Oilfield Storage Minor Taxidermy Group Home Facility
Manufactured Home Guest Ranch Place of Worship
Home Occupation, Park Medium Social Care Facility
Public and Quasi- Home Occupation, Public Use Minor Taxidermy
Permitted uses Discretionary Uses Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Public Utility Facility Manufactured Home Work Camp
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Secondary Suite Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage, Surveillance Suite Temporary
Surveillance Suite, Temporary Park
Public and Quasi-Public Use
Public Utility Facility
Secondary Suite
Surveillance Suite
Surveillance Suite, Temporary
AGRICULTURE DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS DISTRICT
Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Agricultural, Support Accessory Structure Accessory Structure Service Aerodrome
Accessory Use Animal Service Facility Accessory Use Agricultural Intensive Class 1
Agricultural Contracting Services, Agricultural Intensive Intensive Class 2 Minor Class 2 Airport
Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home Agricultural, Extensive Auction Facility
Agricultural, Support Cannabis Production and Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch Service Distribution Facilities
Cabin Home Occupation, Major Animal Service Facility Campground, Minor
Dwelling, Single- Detached Outdoor Storage Bed and Breakfast Contracting Services, Major
Outdoor Storage, Dwelling, Tiny Temporary Cabin Contracting Services, Minor
128 Agriculture District Agricultural Holdings District
Dwelling, Single- Group Home Places of Worship Detached Day Care Home
Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility Dwelling, Tiny Home Occupation, Major
Home Occupation, Outdoor Oilfield Storage Minor Taxidermy Group Home Facility
Manufactured Home Guest Ranch Place of Worship
Home Occupation, Park Medium Social Care Facility
Public and Quasi- Home Occupation, Public Use Minor Taxidermy
Permitted uses Discretionary Uses Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Public Utility Facility Manufactured Home Work Camp
Secondary Suite Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage, Surveillance Suite Temporary
Surveillance Suite, Temporary Park
Public and Quasi-Public Use
Public Utility Facility
Secondary Suite
Surveillance Suite
Surveillance Suite, Temporary
129 Appendix B
Draft Agricultural District
1.1 AG - Agricultural
Purpose
1.1.1 The purpose of the Agricultural District is to preserve agricultural lands and to provide for a range of agricultural operations and compatible uses while recognizing the need to accommodate smaller agricultural holdings and provide a reasonable opportunity for the subdivision of land for non-agricultural uses. The District is broken into two parts that relate to the size of the lot in recognizing smaller lots have potential for greater impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood and therefore the category of uses is different along with the assessment criteria for subdivision.
District Characteristics
1.1.2 For lots that are in excess of 6.07 ha (14.99ac) the following uses shall be permitted or discretionary with or without conditions provided the application complies with the regulations of this district and this Bylaw.
Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Accessory Structure Aerodrome
Accessory Use Agricultural Intensive Class 1
Agricultural Intensive Class 2 Airport
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Agricultural, Extensive Auction Facility
Cannabis Production and Agricultural, Support Service Distribution Facilities
Animal Service Facility Campground, Minor
Bed and Breakfast Contracting Services, Major
Cabin Contracting Services, Minor
Dwelling, Single-Detached Day Care Home
Dwelling, Tiny Home Occupation, Major
Outdoor Oilfield Storage Group Home Facility
Guest Ranch Place of Worship
Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility
Home Occupation, Minor Taxidermy
Manufactured Home Work Camp
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage, Temporary
Park
Public and Quasi-Public Use
Public Utility Facility
Secondary Suite
Surveillance Suite
Surveillance Suite, Temporary
131 1.1.3 For lots that are between the minimum size of 1.62 ha (4ac) to a maximum of 6.07h (14.99ac) the following uses shall be permitted or discretionary with or without conditions provided the application complies with the regulations of this district and this Bylaw.
Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses
Accessory Structure Agricultural, Support Service
Accessory Use Animal Service Facility
Agricultural Intensive Class 2 Contracting Services, Minor
Agricultural, Extensive Day Care Home
Bed and Breakfast Guest Ranch
Cabin Home Occupation, Major
Dwelling, Single-Detached Outdoor Storage
Dwelling, Tiny Outdoor Storage, Temporary
Group Home Places of Worship
Home Occupation, Medium Social Care Facility
Home Occupation, Minor Taxidermy
Manufactured Home
Park
Public and Quasi-Public Use
Public Utility Facility
Secondary Suite
Surveillance Suite
Surveillance Suite, Temporary
132 1.1.4 Development Regulations:
ITEM REGULATION
Parcel Area Min. 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) for an existing farmstead parcel or 1.62 ha (4.0 ac) where no existing farmstead parcel exists
Max. No maximum limit for an agricultural parcel
Parcel Width Min. 30.5 m (100 ft) 10.1 m (33 ft) frontage for a panhandle/flag lot
Front Yard Min. 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an Setback internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has not been dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway 25 m (82 ft) where not abutting any road Setback at the discretion of Development Authority for panhandle/flag lots
Rear Yard Setback Min. 8 m (26 ft) 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an internal road
133 ITEM REGULATION 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has not been dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway
Side Yard Setback Min. 6.1 m (20 ft) 10.1 m (33 ft) where abutting an internal road 25 m (82 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has not been dedicated 20.1 m (66 ft) where abutting a County road where road widening has been dedicated 40 m (131 ft) where abutting a highway
Floor Area Min. 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) minimum for a dwelling
Max. 74.2 m2 (799 ft2) maximum for a Cabin
1.1.5 Any subdivision applications shall be assessed against the following criteria: • The quality of local soil conditions for agricultural production as determined by AGRASID, or an individual soil test conducted by a qualified professional that may have been completed on the subject lands; • The presence of significant impediments to the practical use of the subject land for agricultural production including, but not limited to, rocks, vegetation, topography and water bodies; • The capability of the land to support the proposed development including the identification and evaluation of onsite hazards or geotechnical conditions; • The potential impact of the proposed development on adjacent lands, municipal services and infrastructure, and the natural environment; • The compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent land uses and rural character of the surrounding area;
134 • The potential constraints the proposed development may have on existing or planned commercial or industrial developments; • The location of existing or planned natural resource extraction facilities that may represent a safety concern; and • The availability and adequacy of water and sanitary servicing options to support the proposed development. (This section may be placed into the subdivision section of the LUB v. being in the District. Note that the criteria is specific to the Agricultural lands under the MDP.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
SUBJECT: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program DATE TO COUNCIL: November 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: J. Whaley, CAO ENDORSED BY: REVIEWED BY CAO: FILE NO: Report/Document Attached __x_____ Available ______Nil ______
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: That Council direct Administration to submit an Expression of Interest to PACE Alberta Confirming Brazeau County’s interest in having a PACE program delivered to its constituents when it becomes available in Alberta.
1. TOPIC DEFINED Further to the presentation given on October 30, 2018 and outlined in the attached briefing, Administration recommends Council pass a resolution showing interest, and then when the regulation are available proceed with passing an enabling bylaw.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Accessing affordable financing is one of the biggest barriers property owners face when deciding to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
An Act to Enable Clean Energy Improvements has passed to let municipalities establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that will make it more affordable for Albertans to upgrade their properties without having to put money down. The cost of the upgrade will be recovered through their property taxes.
Since first implemented in California in 2008, PACE programs have expanded to every region in the United States, generating nearly $6 billion in economic activity. Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec have also adopted PACE legislation.
PACE programs made available to Albertans will help them make clean‐energy improvements, save money and reduce emissions, while helping to create green jobs and stimulate local economies.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – PACE Program Page 1 of 3 163 PACE is a voluntary program for municipalities and property owners.
Municipalities that wish to participate need to pass a PACE bylaw and may work with Energy Efficiency Alberta to deliver the program to residents. Energy Efficiency Alberta may administer the program on behalf of the municipality, including covering the administrative work and finding third‐party funding. Property owners pay for any clean energy upgrades through their property taxes. The outstanding amount can be paid off at any time. The repayments remain with the property. If it is sold, the new owners take on the repayments.
Once a municipality passes a bylaw to establish a PACE program, property owners would take the following steps to access the program: 1. Owner decides to make a clean‐energy upgrade
2. Owner signs agreement with municipality
3. Approved contractor installs the upgrade
4. Owner pays back upgrade cost through property taxes and the municipality passes that on to the lender 5. Owners save money on energy bills, reduce emissions and contribute to a green economy
2. RESPONSE OPTIONS Possible ways to achieve the main result with analysis highlights. Option Analysis a. Council approves staff - Offers an innovative financing tool to Brazeau County recommendation residents - It is anticipated that municipalities that pass an interest resolution first are more likely to be able to access the limited capital. - Will signal the contractor market to start looking for projects that could use the financing tool and having projects ready to launch upon the PACE program announcement.
b. Council rejects the request as - Brazeau County residents may not have access to the submitted PACE program and result in missed opportunities.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – PACE Program Page 2 of 3 164 3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Operational: No impacts to operations at this time. Further assessment will be done and presented to Council once projects and programs are secured.
Financial: No financial impact at this time.
Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – PACE Program Page 3 of 3 165 Building the clean energy economy
Administrative Briefing Template - PACE Program ( roperty ssessed lean nergy)
1. PACE legislation ( Bill 10) received Royal Assent on June 11, 2018. The legislation is "opt in" and gives municipalities the ability to have a PACE program delivered to its constituents by adopting a PACE enabling bylaw (MGA clause 390.3). Proclamation is anticipated after the government develops the supporting regulations which is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. At that time the program and program administrator will also be established. 2. The anticipated scope of the program here in Alberta goes beyond any other similar program that has been attempted in Canada. There have been four other attempts at implementing PACE; Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, and the Province of Nova Scotia. 3. From information that has become available, it appears that the Alberta version of PACE may initially be limited in terms of access to capital. It is therefore recommended that a two-step approach be taken; pass a resolution showing interest (a soft buy-in) and then when the regulations are available proceed with passing the enabling bylaw. Those municipalities that pass an interest resolution first are more likely to be able to access the limited capital. So far, seven municipalities have passed an interest resolution; Red Deer, Devon, Edmonton, M.D. of Opportunity, Okotoks, St. Albert, and Canmore. See the interactive map on the PACE Alberta website (majl) 4. PACE is an innovative financing tool which is transforming the energy efficiency and renewable energy landscape in the USA (and will be doing so soon in Europe). Since 2008, PACE in the US has financed over 222,000 home and commercial retrofits to the tune of 5.9 billion dollars and created over 52,700 jobs; all without any taxpayer support (PACE Market Data). For details on how PACE will benefit the municipality should you opt in, a "PACE for Municipalities" document is available from PACE Alberta (available for download from the PACE Alberta website and through this link) 5. Since 2015 PACE Alberta Co-op Ltd. has been working to bring a best practices version of PACE to Alberta through its education and advocacy initiatives consisting of presentations; meetings with stakeholders and interested parties; information sessions; trade show booths; and a website (paceAB.green). The real beginnings of all this effort was when PACE Alberta initiated a one-day workshop on October 6, 2016 sponsored by the City of Edmonton. The PACE legislation that added Division 6.1 to the Municipal Government Act is the outcome of this work. 6. Passing an Expression of Interest resolution in advance of the regulations and program establishment will signal the municipality's interest in PACE. It will also send a signal to the contractor market to start looking for projects that could use the financing tool. PACE Alberta is willing to work with interested municipalities to help them better understand the program, the implications on its delivery, and how its adoption will serve it constituents. By being proactive, the municipality will be better prepared to work with the designated PACE Administrator when the PACE program is finalized. You can kick start PACE by lining up and preparing PACE eligible projects that will be ready to launch upon the PACE program announcement. 7. In Alberta, it is estimated that to upgrade all our buildings to the same level as the American averages will require an investment of $90 Billion dollars over 11 years,(the average upgrade in the USA has been $25,000 per home and $417,000 per commercial building). PACE does not rely
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on public investment dollars(90% of PACE financing in the USA is private capital), and because PACE financing provides secure long-term debt instruments to the investors, private capital providers are already lining up to provide the financing. The primary sources of funding are life insurance companies, pension funds, and green bond funds that are looking for long term, low risk investments. These companies are interested in PACE investments because the property tax cash-flow stream leads to a very low risk investment.
The primary features of a PACE program are (best practices): 1. Administration done by a private entity (PACE Administrator); preferably a not for profit organization. The PACE Administrator would run both the residential and a commercial PACE programs. 2. The PACE Administrator coordinates the efforts of 4 parties; municipalities, investors, contractors, and building owners. 3. The program is voluntary for all parties involved. 4. Municipalities are invited to opt in by adopting a PACE enabling bylaw (MGA clause 390.3). 5. PACE financing covers 100% of a project's hard and soft costs. 6. Long financing terms (up to 30 years but limited to the expected life of the upgrades). 7. Since PACE investments are considered very low risk, interest rates are therefore correspondingly low. 8. Repayment of the PACE financing is made via a tax assessment on the PACE recipient's property (like a local improvement charge) and is secured by a tax lien on the property. The repayment obligation may transfer on sale from owner to owner. 9. In the event of a tax payment default or foreclosure, the outstanding PACE financing balance does not accelerate; only the outstanding annual tax assessments become due and payable. 10. To ensure that municipalities are not exposed to risk in the event of a tax default, the creation of a PACE debt service reserve fund is being contemplated. The fund would cover any PACE liabilities arising from tax defaults and thereby protect municipalities. 11. Municipalities who opt in will have two responsibilities: 1) registering the PACE financing lien on the property and 2) collect/remit the collected PACE tax assessments each year to the PACE Administrator. All other tasks associated with the PACE program will be handled by the PACE administrator including: vetting and approving PACE project proposals, sourcing PACE investment capital, establishing and maintaining a PACE financing protocol, vetting contractors, vetting products, and managing all administration functions. 12. In the U.S.A., some municipalities charge fees for placement of the PACE lien and for the annual collection and remission of assessments. In many cases, however, this is not done because there has been recognition of the large economic stimulus and other benefits that accrue to the municipality from having opted into the PACE program. 13. PACE financing can be used stand alone, or in combination with other strategic government rebate and targeted incentive programs (such as the current 30% solar rebate from Energy Efficiency Alberta for homeowners).
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14. PACE financing is to be used to pay for measures which: a. Reduce energy and/or resource consumption (e.g. new windows, insulation, green roofs). b. Generate renewable energy (e.g. solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, geothermal exchange). 15. PACE financing is to be available for all qualifying buildings and applications including: a. single detached residential b. multi-family residential c. commercial buildings d. institutional buildings e. agricultural buildings and energy efficiency applications 16. PACE Financing is to be available for: a. Existing buildings - Retrofits b. New Buildings - The $ difference between standard building code and the targeted energy efficient version of the building.
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172 Drayton Valley
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR October 19, 2018"
Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Sandra Bannard, Executive Director RECEIVED K" ? 2 tm Box 7355 Drayton Valley AB T7A1S5 Via E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Ms. Bannard,
Please be advised ttiat at the October 17, 2018, Organizational Meeting of Council, Council reviewed the external Committees.
As a result of the review. Council decided to not reappoint any member of Town Council as representative to the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council.
On behalf of Council, please accept our sincere appreciation on the work you are doing as a Parks Councii for preserving the Eagle Points-Blue Rapids Park as well as encouraging residents and visitors to use the Park.
The Town wishes your organization success in any future endeavors. Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact me at 780-514-2200.
Kind regards.
'Michael Doerksen Mayor
cc: Reeve Bart Guyon, Brazeau County
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5120-52 Street, Box 6837 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1A1 Ph:780-514-2200 j Fax: 780-542-5753 | draytonvalley.ca 173 PRAC CONFERENCE
Prairies Regionai Adaptation Collaborative Conference
This conference was about adapting to climate change on the prairie and how to identify, understand and mitigate risk management of climate change. There are many reasons why there is risk associated with Climate Change. This conference touched on a number of them. Several speakers brought forth data of weather statistics that documented past records, indicating that for Alberta it meant more floods more often, weather events like blizzards and continuous rains were going to be the new norms for central and northern Alberta while droughts in other areas like southern Alberta would be more common. Risk Assessments have been done on how we live and work, where we live and work.
Assistant Deputy Minister of Climate Change for Alberta, Bob Savage said adaptation is critical. In Alberta 55% of our emission contributors are industry and though you would immediately think of oil and gas as that industry it actually is not. it is coal fired electricity and the 113 facilities that produce it. Under this current government those facilities will be phased out by 2030. Deputy Minister Savage points out that no two regions are alike. In B.C. 76% of its emissions comes from tail pipes .In these two incidents identifying that for B.C. emissions come from living and for Alberta they come from working helps to understand the risks and how to adapt to mitigate them.
Rob DuPruis of the Insurance Bureau of Canada talked about rising premiums due to climate change, centered especially around flooding. One way to adapt to this is by looking at how we build our homes and where we build them.
Other speakers told of the importance of retaining natural mitigaters, such as existing berms, rock formations, drainage and natural plantings to lessen risks.
CCCS,(Canadian Center for Ciimate Services) has a web site with a iibrary of resources, referencing more current data, as we can no longer rely on just historical information on our climate.
Francois Leveque from Infrastructure Canada, spoke about how we address infrastructure losses due to climate change,(i.e. Floods, high temperatures etc.). Ifs about designing, locating, relocating, retrofitting, upgrading and enabling planned operations of built and natural public infrastructure.
Joel Nodelman (Model Consulting Inc.) talked about the importance of Hazard Assessments and the tools available to do them. The people at the table should include legal, finance, insurance, operations, management and engineering in all assessments. You need to know the return on the project and the loss avoided in relation to the project. One example given was, when deciding where to place a bridge determine whether that is the ideal spot or what losses would be avoided by moving the project a mile in any direction.
174 If it's true that we can no longer rely on historical data for our ever changing climate and we have things like floods and droughts more often, then understanding how to adapt or mitigate those risks through information gathering and future planning is beneficial. The old saying goes-An Ounce OfPrevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure.
Heidi Swan
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Subject: FW: 2018 Municipal Forum - A Learning Opportunity
Municipal Forum 2018 Athabasca Watershed Council
November 17, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November 2018 Westlock Inn & Conference Center 10411 100 St Westlock, AB T7P 2G7 Tel. 780 349 4483 Fax. 780 349 6503
17 Receive a room discount as an attendee of the forum. Inquire when booking. We look forward to seeing you there!
This forum is a free event, hosted by the AWC-WPAC to build partnerships with and RSVP
inform our Municipal stakeholders.
A Learning Opportunity...
The Athabasca River Basin: From Glacier to Delta Presented by Dr Robert Holmberg Ph.D., M.Sc., B.A., Professor Emeritus,
Biology, University of Athabasca
Dr Holmberg will present an overview of the Athabasca Watershed, starting with watershed basics and what the Athabasca River Basin is. It will answer
1 176 questions like "Why is the ARB important?", touching on the major industries located in the watershed. He will also cover some of the major concerns of special interest groups, industry and the general public.
As a municipality in the greater Athabasca Watershed, it's important to know what's going on in the watershed and how it might affect your water supply and your economic base. Having more information will help with your planning decisions.
Who Should Attend:
CAO/COO's Mayors, Reeves & Councillors Staff from finance, planning, utilities, agriculture, public works, waste management and recreation departments.
Tentative Presentations & Topics:
The Athabasca River Basin: From Glacier to Delta - Dr Robert Holmberg Ph.D., M.Sc., B.A., Professor Emeritus, Biology, University of Athabasca Municipal Leadership & Collaboration - AnnLisa Jensen, Councillor, Parkland County Integrated Watershed Management Planning of the Athabasca Watershed Tourism in the Watershed Economic study of the value of the Athabasca Watershed Movie making
And more!
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Do you have a "Good News" story, an innovative project underway, or big plans for the future? We want to hear about it!
Each Municipality will have the opportunity to share their water-related success stories during a roundtable discussion.
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4550 Madsen Avenue Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1N8 Drovton Voitev Phone:(780) 621-4914 Fax:(780) 514-7156 ' ' email:[email protected] HCOlth FOUndOlion Connecting Your Cenerosityfor a Healthy Connnnnity
October 17, 2018 Brazeau County, Reeve Reeve & Council Box 77, 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley T7A 1A1
Dear Councilors;
Re: Drayton Vallev & Breton Tree of Love
Each year at Christmas, the Drayton Valley Health Services Foundation places our Tree of Love' in the lobby of the Drayton Valley Hospital and Breton Care Centre and accepts donations to mark the season.
Donors receive a card to place their message on the Christmas Tree whether that be a memorial to loved ones who have passed away or a dedication to signify joyous occasions: a special celebration or birth announcement, a Christmas greeting or to express gratitude or send thanks to someone special.
I invite you to join us for the official light up and bring greetings from the County on: November 21®* at 2 PM in the foyer of the Breton Care Centre. November 22"^ at 2 PM in the lobby of the Drayton Valley Health Care Centre.
If you are unable to join us, can you please provide an alternate to bring greetings on behalf of the County?
Sincerely,
Colleen 8. Sekura Fund Development Officer
3out ofevery ±o carutdLars have a ourrent wiLL, jzerueruber the Foundation when'preparin0 yours
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