RVC Council Decisions : March 10, 2020

Mar 11, 2020 | News, Rocky View County News

Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 10, 2020 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this meeting, both on the Council Minutes & Archives page. Details are also available by contacting the County’s Municipal Clerk’s Office.

General Business

  • Council received, for information, an update about the Energy from Waste Project being proposed for southern Alberta by the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association, including progress made towards determining the viability of the project, the siting location, and the timing of this potential facility.
  • Council approved a resolution to grant an extension of the completion date for the Inter-municipal Development Plan between the Village of Beiseker and Rocky View County from April 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021 to allow for flexibility with regards to circulation of the draft document, public hearing scheduling, and Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board consideration.
  • Council approved an Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework between the Town of Crossfield and Rocky View County. The ICF will have a four-year term and will provide a mechanism for mutual cooperation, effective dispute resolution and shared services between the two municipalities.
  • Council approved an Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework between Wheatland County and Rocky View County. The ICF will provide a mechanism for mutual cooperation, effective dispute resolution and shared services between the two municipalities.
  • Review of the Terms of Reference for the proposed Highway 1 East Corridor Area Structure Plan development was tabled until the May 12 Council Meeting.
  • Council approved a request from Rocky View Schools to draw $15,000.00 from the Rocky View Schools Public Reserve to fund the W.G. Murdoch School Playground project in Crossfield. The funds given are in accordance with the 1998 Reserves Agreement between the County, Rocky View Schools and the Calgary Catholic School District.
  • Council approved a budget adjustment to refund $93,600.00 to the General Regional Reserve, originally allocated to the Langdon Quad Diamond Project, and that those funds be reassigned from the Langdon Recreation Grant Program.
  • Council endorsed the County’s application for a Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta grant in support of the Vegetation Management Project that assists homeowners in the reduction of fire risk in the Greater Bragg Creek area.
  • Council approved Bylaw C-8030-2020 to amend the Procedure Bylaw C-7907-2019 and the Boards and Committees Bylaw C-7840-2018, to address the rescinding of the Governance and Priorities Committee terms of reference. Administration is directed to prepare a proposal of options for an additional Council meeting.
  • Council approved Bylaw C-7937-2019 to adopt the Municipal District of Bighorn and Rocky View County Inter-municipal Development Plan.
  • Council approved Bylaw C-7943-2019 to adopt the Kneehill County and Rocky View County Inter-municipal Development Plan.
  • Council approved a first reading of Bylaw C-8007-2020, intended to amend the existing Regional Transportation Off-Site Levy Bylaw C-7356-2014, and to support the long-term development of key growth areas in the County. The bylaw will be presented at a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2020.
  • Council approved a first reading of Bylaw C-8008-2020, intended to amend the existing Regional Stormwater Off-Site Levy Bylaw C-7535-2015, and to support the long-term development of key growth areas in East Rocky View County. The bylaw will be presented at a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2020.
  • Council approved a first reading of Bylaw C-8009-2020, intended to amend the existing Regional Water and Wastewater Off-Site Levy Bylaw C-7273-2013, resulting in a net reduction to Water and Wastewater Levy amounts. The bylaw will be presented at a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2020.
  • Council received, for information, an update on the 2020 Council Priorities and Significant Issues list, including all active, ongoing and pending priorities and initiatives to assist council on the status of business items.

First Readings

  • Division 2 – File PL20170009/10 (05701004), Bylaw C-8016-2020: Minor Amendment to the Central Springbank Area Structure Plan and Adoption of the Bearspaw Lakefront Estates Conceptual Scheme. Considered under the City of Calgary/Rocky View County Inter-municipal Development Plan, and the Central Springbank Area Structure Plan. First Reading tabled.
  • Division 6 – File PL20190006 (08501007), Bylaw C-7906-2019: Agricultural Holdings  District to Residential Two District. Considered under the County Plan. First Reading approved.
  • Division 9 – File PL20190196 (06836003), Bylaw C-8027-2020: Industrial Redesignation. Considered under the County Plan. First Reading approved.
  • Division 1 – File PL20190206 (03912039), Bylaw C-8028-2020: Residential and Commercial Redesignation. Considered under the County Plan, and the Bragg Creek Area Structure Plan. First Reading Approved.
  • Division 3 – File PL20190200 (04606472), Bylaw C-8029-2020: Commercial Redesignation. Considered under the City of Calgary and Rocky View County Inter-municipal Development Plan, the County Plan, and the Elbow Valley Area Structure Plan. First Reading approved.

Closed Session

  • Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Cochrane Ag Society Land Transfer” under Section 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Council moved back into the public session, and approved a motion for Administration to proceed as directed from the closed session.
  • Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Springbank Land Purchase” under Section 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Council moved back into the public session, and directed Administration to prepare a business plan, including a funding proposal and related budget adjustment to support the purchase of land in the Springbank area.
  • Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Council Code of Conduct” under Section 23 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Council moved back into the public session, and approved a motion that the confidential report relating to this matter be received as information.
  • Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Alberta Transportation” under Section 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Council moved back into the public session, and approved a motion that the confidential report relating to this matter be received as information.