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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1600-2nd Street NE Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 November 10, 2020 8:30 a.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Agenda 2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Organizational Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2020 2.2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2020 3.0 Delegations 3.1 Drumheller RCMP, Sgt. Bourque @ 8:35 a.m. 4.0 Public Hearings 4.1 Bylaw 1827, Redesignation from Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District- SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 @ 10:00 a.m. 5.0 Transportation 5.1 Torrington Gravel Update 6.0 Community Services 6.1 Planning No Report 6.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment No Report 6.3 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 6.3.1 Policy 1-32, ASB Administrative – Pesticide Container Collection 6.3.2 Policy 1-32 -1, ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances 6.3.3 Policy 1-32-2, ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing 6.3.4 Policy 1-32-3, ASB Administrative - Stampede Farm Family Award 6.4 Protective Services No Report 7.0 Corporate Services No Report 1 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package November 10, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2 8.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes 8.1 Kneehill Adult Learning Request 9.0 New Business 9.1 Investment Growth Strategy 9.2 Election 2021 9.3 Fire Ban 10.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business 10.1 Drumheller RCMP 10.2 Bylaw 1827, Redesignation from Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District- SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 11.0 Council and Committee Reports 11.1 12.0 Council Follow-up Action List 13.0 Closed Session 13.1 Intergovernmental Relations (Section 21, FOIP) 14.0 Motions from Closed Session Adjournment 2 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 1 ________ Initials MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2020 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 1600-2nd STREET NE, THREE HILLS, AB PRESENT: Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Councillor Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Councillor Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Director of Community Services Laurie Watt Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton Director of Transportation Brad Buchert Manager of ASB and Parks Bowen Clausen Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil CALL TO ORDER Call to Order Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. AGENDA 1.0 Adoption of the Organizational Meeting Agenda 422/2020 Councillor King moved to adopt the October 27, 2020 Organizational Meeting Agenda as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PROCEDURES 2.0 Voting Procedures 423/2020 Councillor McGhee moved that Council utilize the voting procedures of secret ballot when there is more than one nomination for position of Reeve and Deputy Reeve. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 2 _________ Initials REEVE 3.0 Election of Reeve for Ensuing Year Mike Haugen called for nominations for the Office of Reeve for 2020/2021. Councillor King nominated Councillor Wittstock for the office of Reeve for 2020/2021. Councillor Wittstock accepted the nomination. Mike Haugen asked two more times if there were any further nominations. 424/2020 Councillor Christie moved that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Councillor Wittstock was declared Reeve. Reeve Wittstock was administered the Oath of Office. Reeve Wittstock assumed the position of Chair. DEPUTY REEVE 4.0 Election of Deputy Reeve for Ensuing Year The Reeve called for nominations for the position of Deputy Reeve for 2020/2021. Councillor King nominated Councillor McGhee for the office of Deputy Reeve for 2020/2021. Councillor McGhee accepted the nomination. The Reeve asked two more times if there were any further nominations. 425/2020 Councillor Keiver moved that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve Wittstock declared Councillor McGhee as Deputy Reeve of Kneehill County. Deputy Reeve McGhee was administered the Oath of Office. COUNCIL SEATING 5.0 Seating Arrangements in Council Chambers Council determined the new seating arrangements at the Council table pursuant to Bylaw 1821, Meeting Procedures Bylaw, 9 (4). 4 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 3 _________ Initials COUNCIL DATES 6.0 Regular Council Meeting Dates 2020 426/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve the scheduling of the 2021 Organizational Meeting for Tuesday, October 26, 2021 and to hold all regular Council meeting dates on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and with the exception of:  July- Schedule one meeting for July 20, 2021  August- Schedule one meeting for August 17, 2021  Cancel the November 23rd, 2021 Council Meeting as it conflicts with Fall RMA Conference.  December- Schedule one meeting for December 14, 2021 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COW 7.0 Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates 2020 427/2020 Councillor King moved that Council approve the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. for a Committee of the Whole meeting, with the following exceptions:  March 16, 2021  July 20, 2021  August 17, 2021  October 19, 2021 and the December Committee of the Whole Meeting be held on December 7th, 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MPC 8.0 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Dates 2020 428/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve the scheduling of the 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month in 2021 with the exception of:  November meeting to be held on November 18th, 2021  December meeting to be held on December 16th, 2021 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 9.0 2020/2021 Board and Committee Appointments 9.1 Agricultural Service Board 429/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Councillor Christie as Chairman and Councillor Penner, Councillor Hugo, Councillor Keiver to the Agricultural Service Board and appoint Councillor King as an alternate member. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 430/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Marlin Kary, Member at Large, for a three-year term to the Agricultural Service Board. 5 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 4 _________ Initials CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.2 Agricultural Appeal Board 431/2020 Councillor King moved to utilize the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for the Agricultural Appeal Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.3 Kneehill Emergency Management Advisory Committee 432/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Reeve Wittstock to the Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee and Deputy Reeve McGhee as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.4 AQUA 7 Regional Water Commission 433/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Reeve Wittstock and Councillor Penner as alternate to the AQUA 7 Regional Water Commission Board. CARRIED 9.5 Canadian Badlands Ltd. 434/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint three members to the Canadian Badlands Ltd Committee. Council Member: Deputy Reeve McGhee Council Member or Member at Large: Councillor Hugo Council Member or Member at Large: Reeve Wittstock CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.6 Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) 435/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee to the Central Alberta Economic Partnership Committee and Councillor Hugo as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.7 Central Rural Municipalities of Alberta (Zone 2) Director Committee 436/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint the Reeve and CAO to the Central Rural Municipalities of Alberta Director Committee and appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.8 Police Advisory Committee 437/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Councillor Hugo to the Police Advisory Committee and Deputy Reeve McGhee as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 5 _________ Initials 9.9 Community Futures Wildrose 438/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Councillor Christie to the Community Futures Wildrose Committee and Councillor Keiver as alternate. CARRIED 9.10 Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee 439/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Councillor King to the Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee and Reeve Wittstock as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.11 Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association 440/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council appoint Councillor Penner to the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association and Councillor Hugo as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.12 Kneehill Housing Corporation 441/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee and Councillor Keiver to the Kneehill Housing Corporation and Reeve Wittstock as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.13 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Board 442/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Councillor King to the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services Board and Reeve Wittstock as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.14 Kneehill Regional Partnership Steering Committee 443/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee to the Kneehill Regional Partnership Steering Committee and Councillor Christie as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.15 Marigold Library System 444/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Councillor Keiver to the Marigold Library System Board and Councillor Hugo as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.16 Mayors/Reeves Liaison Committee 7 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 6 _________ Initials 445/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint the Reeve to the Mayors/Reeves Liaison Committee and Deputy Reeve as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.17 Medical Clinic Enhanced Services Review Committee 446/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint the Reeve, Councillor King and Councillor Christie to the Medical Clinic Enhanced Services Review Committee. CARRIED 9.18 Municipal Planning Commission 447/2020 Councillor Penner moved to appoint all members of Council to the Municipal Planning Commission. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 448/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Reeve Wittstock as Chairperson and Councillor King as Vice-Chairperson to the Municipal Planning Commission. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 9:53 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 10:02 a.m. with all previously mentioned Council members present. 449/2020 Councillor King moved that Council convene in Closed Session to discuss Confidential Evaluations pursuant to Section 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act, at 10:02 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The following people were in attendance of the Closed Session to provide a report and advise Council: Mike Haugen, CAO 450/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council return to open meeting at 10:20 a.m. 10:20 a.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public. 10:20 a.m. - meeting resumed. 451/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council appoint Rick Vickery and Sonja Wrigglesworths Members at Large to the Municipal Planning Commission. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.19 Intermunicipal Development Plan Committees 8 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2020 7 _________ Initials 452/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receive for information the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee Member Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.20 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committees 453/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council receive for information the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committees Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.21 Red Deer River Municipal Users Group 454/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Councillor Keiver to the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group and Councillor Hugo as alternate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.22 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board 455/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint the following Members at Large to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for a one- year term. Maureen Chalack Bill Zens Dennis Dey Kent Knudsen Steve Cullum CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 456/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Maureen Chalack as the Chairperson and Bill Zens as Vice-Chairperson to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for a one-year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. ________________________ Jerry Wittstock Reeve _______________________ Mike Haugen CAO 9 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 1 ________ Initials MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2020 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA PRESENT: Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Director Community Services Laurie Watt Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan Director of Transportation Brad Buchert Protective Services Manager Debra Grosfield Manager of ASB and Parks Bowen Clausen Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton Financial Planning Coordinator Marika Von Mirbach Rural Fire Chief Dan Marcellus Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. AGENDA 1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda Deletions to Agenda 3.1 & 10.1 Junior Achievement Delegation Additions under Closed Session 13.2 Personnel (Section 17 FOIP) Additions under Council and Committee Reports 11.2 Community Futures Wildrose ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 458/2020 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2020 2 _________ Initials MINUTES 2.0 Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2020 459/2020 Councillor King moved approval of the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 10:35 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 10:41 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present. DELEGATIONS 3.0 Delegations Cont’d 3.2 Pine Cliff Energy, Phil Hodge, CEO and Terry McNeill, COO Pine Cliff Energy presented to Council a payment schedule for their 2020 Municipal taxes. COMMUNITY SERVICES 6.0 Community Services PLANNING 6.1Planning 6.1.1 Proposed Land Purchase in Hesketh 460/2020 Councillor King moved that Council approve the assessed land value of $1750.00 for subdivision KNE200140 for the applicant to purchase his access and yard. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ASB & PARKS 6.3 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 6.3.1 Policy 1-30 Soil Conservation- Stubble Burning 461/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council confirms Policy 1-30, Soil Conservation- Stubble Burning, as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.3.2 Policy 1-30-1 Soil Conservation- ASB Equipment Rental 462/2020 Councillor King moved that Council delete Policy 1-30-1, Soil Conservation – ASB Equipment Rental. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.3.3 Horseshoe Canyon Focus Group Appointments 463/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoints the following persons to the Horseshoe Canyon Focus Group: Cathy Price; Cathy Prohl; Dennis Dey; Kim Pliva; and Robert Long. CARRIED 11 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2020 3 _________ Initials PROTECTIVE SERV 6.4 Protective Services 6.4.1 Disposal of Fire Apparatus 464/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve the donation of K2 and E11 to Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad (ASFA). CARRIED 465/2020 Councillor King moved that Council approve keeping E21 for training and out of service temporary replacement, however to no longer fund this on the Capital Replacement Plan. CARRIED The Chair called for a recess at 12:04 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 1:00 p.m. with all previously mentioned Council members present. CORPORATE SERV 7.0 Corporate Services 7.2 Tax Cancellation- Industrial Accounts 466/2020 Councillor King moved that the amount of $1,052,001.95 in property taxes be expensed and cancelled on rolls 33242220400, 34221610703, 34222431200, 33240810700, 33233440900, 32223620400, 32223520400, 32221220600, 31250920600, 32232410800, 40002010000, 28201820500, 28201820501, 28212010800, 40001680000. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 467/2020 Councillor Hugo moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on these Oil and Gas properties. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 468/2020 Councillor Christie moved that administration be directed to void any 2020 penalties currently attached to these rolls. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.1 Quarterly Financial Reporting 469/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receive the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2020 for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BUSINESS ARISING 8.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes 8.1 Policy 1-29-3 Agricultural Pests- Clubroot 470/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council approves Policy 1-29-3, Agricultural Pests – Clubroot, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2020 4 _________ Initials NEW BUSINESS 9.0 New Business 9.1 Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations, Policy #15-3, Round Two 471/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve the Round Two Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations funding to the following organizations: Three Hills Figure Skating Club- $1,169.99 Huxley Community Association- $865.20 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.2 Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Fall Resolutions 472/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receives for information the 2020 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Resolutions Listing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.3 2021 Kneehill Regional FCSS Budget and Allocations 473/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 2021 Budget and Allocations as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.4 Kneehill Adult Learning Request 474/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to bring back more information on the Kneehill Adult Learning request. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.5 Kneehill Regional Partnership 475/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the October 15th, 2020 Kneehill Regional Partnership Protocol once a final editing has been completed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 476/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee as the primary for the Kneehill Regional Partnership and appoint Councillor Christie as the alternate for the Kneehill Regional Partnership. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9.6 Policy #11-2, Letter of Support 477/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve Policy 11-2, Letter of Support, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2020 5 _________ Initials 9.7 Assessment Model Review Outcomes 478/2020 Councillor King moved that Council accept the report on the Assessment Model Review for information, as presented. CARRIED 9.8 Transfer of Land to Alberta Transportation 479/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct Administration to take the necessary steps to transfer Lot: 1ER Block 2 Plan: 8210253 to the Province. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCIL REPORTS 11.0 Council and Committee Reports 11.1 Kneehill County Committee of the Whole September 15th Meeting Minutes – Meeting minutes were provided from that meeting. 11.2 Community Futures Wildrose Ltd.- Councillor Christie provided a verbal report. 480/2020 Councillor Hugo moved that Council receive the Council and Committee reports as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCIL ACT LIST 12.0 Council Follow-Up Action List 481/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receive the October 27, 2020 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 2:15 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 2:23 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present. CLOSED SESSION 13.0 Closed Session 482/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council convene in Closed Session to discuss Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party pursuant to Section 25 and Personnel pursuant to Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 2:23 p.m. CARRIED The following people were in attendance of the Closed Session to provide a report and advise Council: Mike Haugen, CAO Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services Brad Buchert, Director of Transportation Marika Von Mirbach, Financial Planning Coordinator 14 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2020 6 _________ Initials Carolyn Van der Kuil, Recording Secretary Laurie Watt, Bill McKennan, Brad Buchert, Marika Von Mirbach and Carolyn Van der Kuil left the meeting at 2:57 p.m. 483/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council return to open meeting at 3:25 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3:25 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public. 3:25 p.m. - meeting resumed. The Chair called for a recess at 3:25 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 3:33 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present. 14.0 Motions from Closed Session 484/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve a Tax Agreement with Corse Energy Corp. for payment of 2020 taxes in four payments, October to January, with no penalties to be assessed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 485/2020 Councillor King moved that Council agree to entering a Tax Agreement with Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. for the payment of 2020 taxes over a 12 month payment plan, from October 21, 2020 to September 30, 2021, with no penalties to be assessed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 486/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the CAO to sign the October 27th Memorandum of Understanding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m. ________________________ Jerry Wittstock Reeve _______________________ Mike Haugen CAO 15 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Delegation Request Form Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. Regular Council Meeting Date & Time: November 10, 2020 @ 8:35 a.m. GUIDELINES  Presentations are not to exceed 15 minutes, including questions, unless permitted by Council.  The Delegation Request Form and related documents will become part of the public record and will be released/published in the agenda and minutes and will be made available to the public in a variety of methods.  Persons interested in requesting a presentation to Kneehill County Council must supply all pertinent information, including handout and/or PowerPoint Presentations no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Tuesday meeting. If your material is not published in the agenda, bring ten (10) copies with you to the meeting. Note: distributed documents will become part of the public record.  The County’s Council meetings are video recorded and live-streamed on the County’s website. Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com PRESENTER DETAILS Name: (Person making presentation) Ed Bourque Company or Group Represented: RCMP Contact Number: Mailing Address: Box 1030, Drumheller, AB T0J0Y0 MEETING DETAILS Please Note: Regular Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise posted. Please see Kneehill County website or contact Administration for more information. 16 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Delegation Request Form Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. PRESENTATION TOPIC Will the presentation require PowerPoint facilities? Yes X No  The topic of the discussion is? (be specific, provide details, and attach additional information, if required so that all necessary details may be considered.): RCMP update, and can be conducted remotely due to the current Covid concerns. I will be bringing the recent statistics that may be displayed in powerpoint fashion if you wish. PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION ☒ Information Only ☐ Request Action/Support ☐ Request Funds ☐ Other Desired Resolution (What is the decision you are asking to make?)  Have you included all attachments?  Does your summary contain all pertinent information?  Have you provided enough information to enable Council to make an informed decision?  Have you reviewed your presentation to ensure that it will fit within the specified timelines? 17 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year      Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0      Robbery 0 0 1 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0      Sexual Assaults 3 2 4 0 5 67% N/A 0.2      Other Sexual Offences 1 0 3 3 1 0% ‐67% 0.3      Assault 10 15 14 9 8 ‐20% ‐11% ‐1.0      Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 2 0 0 2 0 ‐100% ‐100% ‐0.2      Extortion 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0      Criminal Harassment 2 13 6 3 1 ‐50% ‐67% ‐1.2      Uttering Threats 10 4 5 5 4 ‐60% ‐20% ‐1.1 TOTAL PERSONS 28 34 33 22 19 ‐32% ‐14% ‐3.0      Break & Enter 13 25 21 39 26 100% ‐33% 4.0      Theft of Motor Vehicle 13 14 19 4 2 ‐85% ‐50% ‐3.2      Theft Over $5,000 4 5 5 16 3 ‐25% ‐81% 0.9      Theft Under $5,000 33 61 76 59 26 ‐21% ‐56% ‐1.6      Possn Stn Goods 2 9 15 5 5 150% 0% 0.2      Fraud 14 4 15 4 8 ‐43% 100% ‐1.2      Arson 1 2 1 1 1 0% 0% ‐0.1      Mischief To Property 25 25 35 39 20 ‐20% ‐49% 0.4 TOTAL PROPERTY 105 145 187 167 91 ‐13% ‐46% ‐0.6      Offensive Weapons 3 2 0 2 0 ‐100% ‐100% ‐0.6      Disturbing the peace 7 7 5 7 8 14% 14% 0.2      Fail to Comply & Breaches 7 3 1 4 1 ‐86% ‐75% ‐1.1      OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 2 5 7 7 3 50% ‐57% 0.4 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 19 17 13 20 12 ‐37% ‐40% ‐1.1 TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 152 196 233 209 122 ‐20% ‐42% ‐4.7 January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"October 2, 2020 Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) 18 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year      Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00200N/A N/A 0.0      Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 11503200% N/A 0.3      Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 32011‐67% 0% ‐0.5      Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/A N/A 0.0 Total Drugs 43714 0%300% ‐0.2      Cannabis Enforcement 00010N/A‐100% 0.1      Federal ‐ General 10123200% 50% 0.6 TOTAL FEDERAL 5384740%75% 0.5      Liquor Act 14744300% 0% 0.6      Cannabis Act 00020N/A‐100% 0.2      Mental Health Act 14 28 4 15 7 ‐50% ‐53% ‐2.7      Other Provincial Stats 36 50 44 62 49 36% ‐21% 3.8 Total Provincial Stats 51 82 55 83 60 18% ‐28% 1.9      Municipal By‐laws Traffic 11003200% N/A 0.3      Municipal By‐laws 28589350% 13% 1.4 Total Municipal 395812300% 50% 1.7      Fatals 00200N/A N/A 0.0      Injury MVC 13214300% 300% 0.4      Property Damage MVC (Reportable)101 121 111 81 69 ‐32% ‐15% ‐10.4      Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)8 11 13 10 9 13% ‐10% 0.1 TOTAL MVC 110 135 128 92 82 ‐25% ‐11% ‐9.9 Provincial Traffic 280 351 1,038 1,483 910 225% ‐39% 239.2 Other Traffic 12032100% ‐33% 0.3 Criminal Code Traffic 18 16 23 22 12 ‐33% ‐45% ‐0.6 Common Police Activities      False Alarms 24 24 35 12 15 ‐38% 25% ‐3.0      False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 52 57 77 73 50 ‐4% ‐32% 1.2      Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 25 37 38 61 54 116% ‐11% 8.2      Persons Reported Missing 3443567%67% 0.3      Search Warrants 00000N/AN/A 0.0      Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)23 14 9 20 10 ‐57% ‐50% ‐2.0      Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00000N/AN/A 0.0 January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"October 2, 2020 Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) 19 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year      Homicides & Offences Related to Death 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Robbery 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Sexual Assaults 20000‐100% N/A ‐0.4      Other Sexual Offences 00010N/A‐100% 0.1      Assault 35302‐33% N/A ‐0.7      Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Extortion 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Criminal Harassment 02000N/A N/A ‐0.2      Uttering Threats 00211N/A 0% 0.3 TOTAL PERSONS 57523‐40% 50% ‐0.9      Break & Enter 56551‐80% ‐80% ‐0.9      Theft of Motor Vehicle 23000‐100% N/A ‐0.7      Theft Over $5,000 20150‐100% ‐100% 0.1      Theft Under $5,000 8 5 11 3 1 ‐88% ‐67% ‐1.6      Possn Stn Goods 03010N/A‐100% ‐0.2      Fraud 10420‐100% ‐100% 0.0      Arson 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Mischief To Property 45332‐50% ‐33% ‐0.6 TOTAL PROPERTY 22 22 24 19 4 ‐82% ‐79% ‐3.9      Offensive Weapons 01000N/A N/A ‐0.1      Disturbing the peace 00200N/A N/A 0.0      Fail to Comply & Breaches 11101 0% N/A ‐0.1      OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 01020N/A‐100% 0.1 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 13321 0%‐50% ‐0.1 TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 28 32 32 23 8 ‐71% ‐65% ‐4.9 October 2, 2020 September: 2016 ‐ 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) 20 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year      Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 02011N/A 0% 0.1      Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/A N/A 0.0 Total Drugs 02011N/A 0% 0.1      Cannabis Enforcement 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Federal ‐ General 00000N/A N/A 0.0 TOTAL FEDERAL 02011N/A 0% 0.1      Liquor Act 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Cannabis Act 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Mental Health Act 33121‐67% ‐50% ‐0.5      Other Provincial Stats 95467‐22% 17% ‐0.3 Total Provincial Stats 12 8588‐33% 0% ‐0.8      Municipal By‐laws Traffic 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Municipal By‐laws 11010‐100% ‐100% ‐0.2 Total Municipal 11010‐100% ‐100% ‐0.2      Fatals 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Injury MVC 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2      Property Damage MVC (Reportable)9 15 15 5 4 ‐56% ‐20% ‐2.0      Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)20110‐100% ‐100% ‐0.3 TOTAL MVC 12 15 16 6 4 ‐67% ‐33% ‐2.5 Provincial Traffic 50 33 133 202 113 126% ‐44% 29.5 Other Traffic 00000N/AN/A 0.0 Criminal Code Traffic 12201 0% N/A ‐0.2 Common Police Activities      False Alarms 42320‐100% ‐100% ‐0.8      False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 63633‐50% 0% ‐0.6      Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 4 10 1 3 8 100% 167% 0.1      Persons Reported Missing 00102N/AN/A 0.4      Search Warrants 00000N/AN/A 0.0      Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)41113‐25% 200% ‐0.2      Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00000N/AN/A 0.0 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"October 2, 2020 September: 2016 ‐ 2020 Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) 21 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 FLAG Theft Motor Vehicle (Total) 13 14 19 4 2 Within Norm      Auto 10110Within Norm      Truck 48630Within Norm      SUV 10100Within Norm      Van 20000Within Norm      Motorcycle 00000Within Norm      Other 45502Within Norm      Take Auto without Consent 11600Within Norm Break and Enter (Total)* 13 25 21 39 26 Within Norm      Business 7 15 13 25 15 Within Norm      Residence 47456Within Norm      Cottage or Seasonal Residence 00000Within Norm      Other 22495Within Norm Theft Over & Under $5,000 (Total) 37 66 81 75 29 Within Norm      Theft from a motor vehicle 43825Within Norm      Shoplifting 01011Within Norm      Mail Theft (includes all Mail offences)10010Within Norm      Theft of bicycle 00001Issue      Other Theft 32 62 73 71 22 Within Norm Mischief To Property 25 25 35 39 20 Within Norm Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property 25 37 38 61 54 Within Norm Fail to Comply/Breach 73141Within Norm Wellbeing Check 155819Issue Mental Health Act 14 28 4 15 7 Within Norm False Alarms 24 24 35 12 15 Within Norm Traffic Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 FLAG Roadside Suspensions ‐ alcohol related ‐ No grounds to charge* 2 2111Within Norm Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations* 3 0 11 51 19 Within Norm Speeding Violations* 179 229 810 1104 605 Within Norm Intersection Related Violations*44755Within Norm Other Non‐Moving Violation* 24 21 119 200 163 Within Norm Pursuits**33012Within Norm Other CC Traffic**66130Within Norm *"Actual"    **"Reported" Categories flagged with "Issue" only indicate that the current number of offences are higher the statistical norm based on previous years. October 2, 2020 January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020 Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) 22 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Drumheller Provincial Detachment ‐ Break and Enters (includes unlawfully in a dwelling place) All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 643318725056 Running Total 6 1013161725323439394450 Quarter Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 643431221 Running Total 6 1013172021232526 Quarter All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 100000210110 Running Total 111111344566 Quarter Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 000020000 Running Total 000022222 Quarter 100% ‐33% ‐50% ‐50% Year over Year  % Change ‐100% ‐100% ‐100% ‐100% 100% 2020 020TBD 2019 1032 Drumheller Provincial Detachment ‐ Theft of Motor Vehicles (includes taking without consent) October 2, 2020 ‐16% ‐28% ‐26% ‐33% Year over Year  % Change 0% 0% 0% 6% 18% 2020 13 8 5 TBD 2019 13 12 14 11 October 2, 2020 23 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Drumheller Provincial Detachment ‐ Theft Under $5,000 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 9512974643249 Running Total 9 1426354246525659616574 Quarter Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 600451451 Running Total 6 6 6 10 15 16 20 25 26 Quarter All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 011000000001 Running Total 012222222223 Quarter Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 200110010 Running Total 222344455 Quarter 100% 100% 100% 150% 150% Year over Year  % Change 100% 0% 50% 2020 221TBD 2019 2001 Drumheller Provincial Detachment ‐ Theft from Motor Vehicles October 2, 2020 ‐64% ‐65% ‐62% ‐55% ‐56% Year over Year  % Change ‐33% ‐57% ‐77% ‐71% 2020 6 10 10 TBD 2019 26 20 13 15 October 2, 2020 24 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package ‐0.13636 ‐0.45509 ‐0.4 14%46%40% Decrease Decrease Decrease 376 8 14%46%40% 87 42% Decrease 33%56% Decrease Decrease Decrease 33% ‐0.33333 Decrease 50% ‐0.5 Decre56% ‐0.559322034 Fewer Inst 13 13 Fewer Inst 2 2 Fewe 33 33 ‐0.416267943 Select Property Crime Drumheller Provincial Crime Gauge 2020 vs. 2019 January to September Criminal Code Offences Total Criminal Code Offences:42%Decrease When compared to                              January to September, 2019 Break and Enter 33% Decrease 13 Fewer  Instances Theft of MV 2 Fewer  Instances Theft     Under $5k 56% Decrease 33 Fewer  Instances Persons  Crime 14% Decrease Property  Crime 46% Decrease Other CC 40% Decrease NOTE: If in both 2019 and 2020 a category had fewer than 20 offences, a percent change is not shown. All  numbers without a '%' beside them represent counts.25 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package ‐0.13636 ‐0.45509 ‐0.4 14%46%40% Decrease Decrease Decrease 376 8 14%46%40% 87 42% Decrease 33%56% Decrease Decrease Decrease 33% ‐0.33333 Decrease 50% ‐0.5 Decre56% ‐0.559322034 Fewer Inst 13 13 Fewer Inst 2 2 Fewe 33 33 ‐0.416267943 Select Property Crime Drumheller Provincial Crime Gauge 2020 vs. 2019 January to Q3 Criminal Code Offences Total Criminal Code Offences:42%Decrease When compared to                              January to Q3, 2019 Break and Enter 33% Decrease 13 Fewer  Instances Theft of MV 2 Fewer  Instances Theft     Under $5k 56% Decrease 33 Fewer  Instances Persons  Crime 14% Decrease Property  Crime 46% Decrease Other CC 40% Decrease NOTE: If in both 2019 and 2020 a category had fewer than 20 offences, a percent change is not shown. All  numbers without a '%' beside them represent counts.26 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change  2016 ‐ 2020 % Change  2019 ‐ 2020 Avg File +/‐  per Year      Homicides & Offences Related to Death 00000N/A N/A 0.0     Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Robbery 00100N/A N/A 0.0     Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 00200N/A N/A 0.0      Sexual Assaults 22100‐100% N/A ‐0.6      Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 12011 0% 0%‐0.1      Other Sexual Offences 00020N/A‐100% 0.2      Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Assault 47512‐50% 100% ‐1.0 Total Drugs 12211 0% 0%‐0.1      Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 00000N/A N/A 0.0     Cannabis Enforcement 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Extortion 00000N/A N/A 0.0     Federal ‐ General 10021 0%‐50% 0.2      Criminal Harassment 17110‐100% ‐100% ‐0.8 TOTAL FEDERAL 22232 0%‐33% 0.1      Uttering Threats 13213200% 200% 0.2      Liquor Act 00011N/A 0% 0.3 TOTAL PERSONS 8 19 10 5 5 ‐38% 0% ‐2.0      Cannabis Act 00000N/A N/A 0.0      Break & Enter 8 9 10 14 5 ‐38% ‐64% ‐0.1      Mental Health Act 8 14 2 3 2 ‐75% ‐33% ‐2.3      Theft of Motor Vehicle 95630‐100% ‐100% ‐2.0      Other Provincial Stats 21 14 19 30 15 ‐29% ‐50% 0.4      Theft Over $5,000 21261‐50% ‐83% 0.3 Total Provincial Stats 29 28 21 34 18 ‐38% ‐47% ‐1.6      Theft Under $5,000 14 15 41 13 10 ‐29% ‐23% ‐1.0      Municipal By‐laws Traffic 00002N/A N/A 0.4      Possn Stn Goods 04510N/A‐100% ‐0.3      Municipal By‐laws 15434300% 33% 0.4      Fraud 20622 0% 0% 0.2Total Municipal 15436500% 100% 0.8      Arson 00010N/A‐100% 0.1      Fatals 00100N/A N/A 0.0      Mischief To Property 12 11 10 9 8 ‐33% ‐11% ‐1.0      Injury MVC 1 2 1 0 2 100% N/A 0.0 TOTAL PROPERTY 47 45 80 49 26 ‐45% ‐47% ‐3.8      Property Damage MVC (Reportable)37 46 44 26 21 ‐43% ‐19% ‐5.2      Offensive Weapons 22000‐100% N/A ‐0.6      Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)52712‐60% 100% ‐0.7      Disturbing the peace 2544350%‐25% 0.1 TOTAL MVC 43 50 53 27 25 ‐42% ‐7% ‐5.9      Fail to Comply & Breaches 13101 0% N/A ‐0.3 Provincial Traffic 102 148 365 450 313 207% ‐30% 72.4      OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 12241 0%‐75% 0.2 Other Traffic 00031N/A‐67% 0.5 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 6 12 7 8 5 ‐17% ‐38% ‐0.6 Criminal Code Traffic 5364620%50% 0.3 TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 61 76 97 62 36 ‐41% ‐42% ‐6.4 Common Police Activities      False Alarms 11 3 10 7 4 ‐64% ‐43% ‐1.0      False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 25 20 31 26 12 ‐52% ‐54% ‐2.0      Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 13 21 15 24 24 85% 0% 2.5      Persons Reported Missing 11214300% 300% 0.6      Search Warrants 00000N/AN/A 0.0      Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)67375‐17% ‐29% ‐0.2      Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00000N/AN/A 0.0 Drumheller Provincial Detachment Drumheller Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual)Crime Statistics (Actual) October 2, 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"October 2, 2020 Q3: 2016 ‐ 2020 Q3: 2016 ‐ 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" 27 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" CATEGORY Trend Jan ‐ Mar Apr ‐ Jun Jul ‐ Sep Oct ‐ Dec      Homicides & Offences Related to Death ‐‐‐‐      Robbery ‐‐‐‐      Sexual Assaults ‐ 0.0% ‐ ‐      Other Sexual Offences ‐‐‐‐      Assault ‐ 50.0% 200.0% ‐      Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction ‐‐‐‐      Extortion ‐‐‐‐      Criminal Harassment ‐ 0.0% ‐ ‐      Uttering Threats ‐ 0.0% 50.0% ‐ TOTAL PERSONS ‐ 28.6% 100.0% ‐      Break & Enter ‐ 0.0% 0.0% ‐      Theft of Motor Vehicle ‐ 0.0% ‐ ‐      Theft Over $5,000 ‐ 0.0% 0.0% ‐      Theft Under $5,000 ‐ 10.0% 0.0% ‐      Possn Stn Goods ‐‐‐‐      Fraud ‐ 0.0% 0.0% ‐      Arson ‐‐‐‐      Mischief To Property ‐ 0.0% 0.0% ‐ TOTAL PROPERTY ‐ 3.3% 4.8% ‐      Offensive Weapons ‐‐‐‐      Disturbing the peace ‐ 0.0% 33.3% ‐      Fail to Comply & Breaches ‐ ‐ 100.0% ‐      OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 0.0% 0.0%‐ TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 0.0% 40.0% ‐ TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 7.0% 20.7% ‐ Drumheller Provincial Detachment Clearance Rates 2020 28 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" CATEGORY Trend Jan ‐ Mar Apr ‐ Jun Jul ‐ Sep Oct ‐ Dec      Homicides & Offences Related to Death ‐ 0 0 ‐      Robbery ‐ 0 0 ‐      Sexual Assaults ‐ 1 0 ‐      Other Sexual Offences ‐ 0 0 ‐      Assault ‐ 4 1 ‐      Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction ‐ 0 0 ‐      Extortion ‐ 0 0 ‐      Criminal Harassment ‐ 1 0 ‐      Uttering Threats ‐ 1 2 ‐ TOTAL PERSONS ‐ 7 3 ‐      Break & Enter ‐ 8 5 ‐      Theft of Motor Vehicle ‐ 2 0 ‐      Theft Over $5,000 ‐ 1 1 ‐      Theft Under $5,000 ‐ 10 8 ‐      Possn Stn Goods ‐ 0 0 ‐      Fraud ‐ 1 2 ‐      Arson ‐ 0 0 ‐      Mischief To Property ‐ 8 5 ‐ TOTAL PROPERTY ‐ 30 21 ‐      Offensive Weapons ‐ 0 0 ‐      Disturbing the peace ‐ 5 3 ‐      Fail to Comply & Breaches ‐ 0 1 ‐      OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 1 1 ‐ TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 6 5 ‐ TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE ‐ 43 29 ‐ Drumheller Provincial Detachment Actual Offence Counts (Line 1 Only) 2020 29 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Airdrie Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 415263.6 1.9 5.5 Issue Banff Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Theft Motor Vehicle 021331.8 1.2 3.0 Issue Bassano Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 10 2 6 18 19 11.0 6.6 17.6 Issue Sexual Assaults 221041.8 1.3 3.1 Issue Beiseker Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 22 16 17 19 27 20.2 4.0 24.2 Issue Bow Island Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Assault 14 14 10 12 17 13.4 2.3 15.7 Issue Sexual Assaults 102452.4 1.9 4.3 Issue Brooks Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 58 48 26 44 62 47.6 12.6 60.2 Issue Canmore Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 12 2 12 7 14 9.4 4.4 13.8 Issue Cardston Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 44 67 54 86 88 67.8 17.3 85.1 Issue Assault 71 76 98 111 145 100.2 26.7 126.9 Issue Claresholm Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Coaldale Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Sexual Assaults 441584.4 2.2 6.6 Issue Cochrane Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Assault 235 243 211 183 287 231.8 34.6 266.4 Issue Mischief To Property 345 249 324 362 496 355.2 80.3 435.5 Issue Crowsnest Pass Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Sexual Assaults 515464.2 1.7 5.9 Issue Mischief To Property 83 65 83 80 94 81.0 9.3 90.3 Issue Didsbury Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 240042.0 1.8 3.8 Issue Drumheller Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Sexual Assaults 324052.8 1.7 4.5 Issue Fort MacLeod Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Theft Motor Vehicle 16 22 26 28 29 24.2 4.7 28.9 Issue Break and Enter 42 37 40 43 65 45.4 10.0 55.4 Issue Theft Under $5,000 124 150 132 133 156 139.0 12.0 151.0 Issue Robbery 120121.2 0.7 1.9 Issue Mischief To Property 109 126 125 135 160 131.0 16.7 147.7 Issue Gleichen Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 394 339 352 362 402 369.8 24.3 394.1 Issue Mischief To Property 565 514 584 608 826 619.4 107.8 727.2 Issue Hanna Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Theft Motor Vehicle 9898108.8 0.7 9.5 Issue Sexual Assaults 133553.4 1.5 4.9 Issue High River Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Kananaskis Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Lake Louise Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Theft Motor Vehicle 121352.4 1.5 3.9 Issue Break and Enter 453354.0 0.9 4.9 Issue Milk River Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 16 16 16 19 24 18.2 3.1 21.3 Issue Nanton Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 001020.6 0.8 1.4 Issue Okotoks Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 010010.4 0.5 0.9 Issue Olds Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 000010.2 0.4 0.6 Issue Oyen Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Assault 14 12 14 7 17 12.8 3.3 16.1 Issue Picture Butte Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 9 5 8 16 38 15.2 12.0 27.2 Issue Piikani Nation Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 012021.0 0.9 1.9 Issue Pincher Creek Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Assault 44 52 42 55 61 50.8 7.0 57.8 Issue Raymond Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 000010.2 0.4 0.6 Issue Redcliff Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Strathmore Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Sundre Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 53 57 75 81 103 73.8 18.0 91.8 Issue Assault 40 53 60 54 73 56.0 10.7 66.7 Issue Sexual Assaults 4246105.2 2.7 7.9 Issue Taber Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 001010.4 0.5 0.9 Issue Three Hills Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Robbery 100030.8 1.2 2.0 Issue Mischief To Property 63 59 51 100 93 73.2 19.5 92.7 Issue Turner Valley Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Sexual Assaults 8168127.0 3.6 10.6 Issue Vulcan Provincial Detachment All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mean Std Deviation Mean + 1 Std Dev FLAG Spousal Abuse 33 26 29 31 41 32.0 5.1 37.1 Issue Assault 21 18 12 24 30 21.0 6.0 27.0 Issue     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020     January to September: 2016 ‐ 2020 30 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package PUBLIC HEARING REPORT AGENDA ITEM # 4.1 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Bylaw 1827 Redesignation – Agriculture to Agriculture Business District Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Deanna Keiver, Planning & Development Officer Presented By: Deanna Keiver Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth Background/ Proposal Roger Runnels and Renae Franche have applied to redesignate .5 +/- acres of a Ptn. of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619, Block 1, Lot 2 from Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District. The purpose of the application to redesignate a .5 +/- acre from the existing 10.4 acres is to allow for the operation of a commercial greenhouse and to provide retail services and workshops to the public. Under the current Land Use Bylaw 1808, redesignation is required for a commercial greenhouse. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: The subject parcel is accessed by Township Road 30-4 (Linden East Road). The portion of land to be rezoned encompasses two existing greenhouses and a small area for future development. Below are the uses that can potentially be introduced on the lands that have been redesignated to the Agriculture Business District. See attachments 31 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package BYLAW NO. 1827 REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DISTRICT BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1808 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended, a Municipal Council has authority to govern and to pass bylaws respecting the municipality; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1808 in the manner hereinafter. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendment thereto, enacts as follows: 1. THAT in PART XIV- LAND USE MAPS, the relevant .5 +/- acres of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 shown on the sketch below are to be redesignated from A- Agricultural District to AB- Agriculture Business District. 32 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1827, Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District Bylaw Page 2 of 2 2. EFFECTIVE DATE (1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading. READ a first time on this 13 day of October, 2020. Public Hearing Date on this 10 day of November, 2020 READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2020. READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2020. Reeve Jerry Wittstock Date Bylaw Signed Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen 33 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Torrington Gravel Update Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO Presented By: Brad Buchert, Director of Transportation Link to Strat Plan: Improving Fiscal Sustainability Recommended Motion: That Council accept the update on the Torrington Gravel project for information, as presented. Background/ Proposal Excavation work is currently under way in the Torrington area to obtain gravel resources for the County. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Administration wishes to provide Council with an update on the project and discuss possible future directions for Council’s awareness. Financial Implications: None at this time. Council Options: 1. Council may opt to accept the report for information. 2. Council may opt to provide Administration with other direction. Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: NA Follow-up Actions: NA Director Approval: Name, Title CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 34 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3.1 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Policy 1-32 ASB Administrative – Pesticide Container Collection Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Presented By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance Recommended Motion: Council confirms Policy 1-32 ASB Administrative – Pesticide Container Collection as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. Background/ Proposal Brought forward as part of the regular policy review cycle. During the August 21st, 2020 regular ASB (Agricultural Service Board) meeting, the board recommended that Council Approve the attached policy. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Upon review of this policy the Board felt the current policy is meeting the needs of the municipality and recommend no changes at this time. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. Council approves as recommended by the ASB 2. Council approves as recommended by the ASB with amendments 3. Council maintains current policy Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Policy 1-32 ASB Administrative – Pesticide Container Collection Follow-up Actions: Implement policy Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 35 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32 1 of 1 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Agriculture Pesticide Container Collection November 10, 2020 Purpose: To establish a policy for an environmentally responsible and effective method by which to dispose of empty pesticide containers. Policy Statement: Council recognizes that by establishing an agriculture pesticide collection site, the negative impacts of improperly disposed containers can be mitigated. The collection site encourages proper disposal of containers, offers a service to producers, and reduces the impact on soil, water, and air quality that results from improper disposal methods. Policy Guidelines: 1. Kneehill County will cooperate with Provincial Departments in the collection and disposal of empty pesticide containers. 2. Kneehill County will maintain the collection site and building that is located on SW 25-31-24-W4 as part of the Kneehill County Three Hills Transfer Station. 3. Only agricultural pesticides containers will be received for collection. 4. There will be no tipping fees charged for the collection of pesticide containers. 5. Pesticide containers must be empty, and rinsed, with labels and lids removed before receiving for disposal. Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Mike Haugen, CAO Approved: March 20, 2002 Amended: February 23, 2010 80/10 Amended: January 14, 2014 Amended: May 9, 2017 305/17 Amended: November 10, 2020 491/2020 Review Date: November 10, 2024 36 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3.2 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Policy 1-32 -1 ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Presented By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance Recommended Motion: Council approves Policy 1-32 -1 ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. Background/ Proposal Brought forward as part of the regular policy review cycle. During the August 21st, 2020 regular ASB (Agricultural Service Board) meeting, the board recommended that Council Approve the attached policy. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Removed date restricting County operations; outside of these the Board felt the current policy is meeting the needs of the municipality and recommend no other changes at this time. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. Council approves as recommended by the ASB 2. Council approves as recommended by the ASB with amendments 3. Council maintains current policy Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Policy 1-32 -1 ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances Follow-up Actions: Implement policy Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 37 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-1 1 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances November 10, 2020 492/2020 Purpose: To establish a policy that will allow the salvage of hay/grass on municipal road rights-of-way by agricultural producers within Kneehill County. Policy Statement: Council recognizes the value of hay/grass growing on municipal road rights-of- way, and where possible will co- operate with local farmers and ranchers in order to allow them to salvage hay and grass for their own use. Policy Guidelines: 1. Where favorable conditions exist, hay/grass may be salvaged (cut and baled) on municipal road rights- of-ways prior to July 15th in any year by the adjacent landowner, lessee or their designate. 2. Where favorable conditions exist after July 15th in any year, any person may salvage hay without the permission of the adjacent landowner or lessee provided the adjacent landowner or lessee has not commenced salvage operations. 3. Council reserves the right to carry out any operations on municipal road rights-of-way at any time and for any reason, or as required for road improvements, the control of invasive weeds, safety, and aesthetic reasons. 4. Where favorable conditions exist roadside mowing on County road allowances will commence on or before August 15th and will end each year on October 31st. To ensure mowing can be completed within this time line all haying and bale salvage operations must be completed prior to this. 5. Where favorable conditions exist, bales are to be removed as soon as possible and before August 15th as well. If it is necessary for the County to remove the bales for any reason the costs will be charged to the landowner or individual involved. 6. All hay collected from County lands is used at the producers own risk. The County will not be held responsible for any adverse effects due to residual herbicide or chemical that may be still active and carried in the hayed vegetation. This policy replaces Policy 1-25 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Mike Haugen, CAO 38 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-1 2 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Haying County Road Allowances November 10, 2020 492/202 0 Amended: February 23, 2010 79/10 Amended: February 26, 2013 79/13 Amended: January 14, 2014 14/14 Amended: May 9, 2017 306/17 Amended: November 10, 2020 492/2020 Review Date: November 10, 2024 39 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3.3 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Policy 1-32-2 ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Presented By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance Recommended Motion: Council approves Policy 1-32-2 ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board and amended. Background/ Proposal Brought forward as part of the regular policy review cycle. During the August 21st, 2020 regular ASB (Agricultural Service Board) meeting, the board recommended that Council Approve the attached policy. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Removed procedural points and redundant statements. After the ASB initial review and the recommendation to remove points 9 and 10 (4 and 5 in amended policy), administration identified the importance of maintaining these as they set a minimum standard for the service delivery and also help solidify annual budget needs. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. Council approves as recommended by the ASB 2. Council approves as recommended by the ASB with amendments 3. Council maintains current policy Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Policy 1-32-2 ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing Follow-up Actions: Implement policy Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director of Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 40 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-2 1 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing November 10, 2020 Purpose: Kneehill County ASB will control and maintain vegetation and invasive weeds on County owned lands in an effective, safe and cost efficient manner. In addition, this policy is meant to enhance county owned land aesthetics, road visibility for traffic safety, reduce snow drifting & build up, encourage drainage, and aid in wildlife control. Policy Guidelines: Roadside Mowing 1. Kneehill County designated roads may be mowed as required and where practicable or possible. 2. Regrowth on local roads, where deemed necessary, may be mowed a second time as budget, weather and time permits. 3. It is recognized that inclement weather, such as an early winter, could prevent completion of the program. 4. Roadside mowing where possible, shall be performed such that the resulting stand of growth does not exceed 100mm (4 inches) in height and produces a consistent and even cutting across the cut plain. 5. The work shall consist of mowing a 2.4 meter (8 feet) shoulder cut on all designated County roadsides where possible. Hamlets, Parks and Cemeteries Mowing 1. Kneehill County will arrange for grass mowing and weed control on the following County property and/or those jointly managed by, with the work to be done as required and possible during the growing season at the following locations: a. Public Works Shop Yards b. Hamlets Of The Municipality c. County Radio Tower Sites d. County Gravel Pits and Gravel Stock Pile Sites e. Cemeteries f. Parks, Campgrounds, and Open Spaces g. Transfer sites and Landfills h. County Reservoir Sites i. Other County Lands as Required 41 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-2 2 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Public Land Mowing November 10, 2020 [Category] Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Mike Haugen, CAO Approved: April 25, 2002 Amended: January 14, 2014 Amended: May 9, 2017 307/17 Amended: November 10, 2020 491/2020 Review Date: November 10, 2024 42 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3.4 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Policy 1-32-3 ASB Administrative - Stampede Farm Family Award Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Presented By: Bowen Claūsen - Manager of Parks & Agriculture Services Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance Recommended Motion: Council approves Policy 1-32-3 ASB Administrative - Stampede Farm Family Award as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. Background/ Proposal Brought forward as part of the regular policy review cycle. During the August 21st, 2020 regular ASB (Agricultural Service Board) meeting, the board recommended that Council Approve the attached policy. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Grammatical and clarifying phrasing to align with Calgary Stampede/BMO current requirements. Outside of these the Board felt the current policy is meeting the needs of the municipality and recommend no other changes at this time. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. Council approves as recommended by the ASB 2. Council approves as recommended by the ASB with amendments 3. Council maintains current policy Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Policy 1-32-3 ASB Administrative - Stampede Farm Family Award Follow-up Actions: Implement policy Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 43 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-3 1 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Stampede Farm Family Award 34T34T 34T34T Purpose: To select a farm family to represent Kneehill County at the Calgary Stampede. Policy Statement: Kneehill County ASB & Council recognize together with the Calgary Stampede the importance of honoring farm families. , and those same families Those who best exemplify the ideals and way of life. for the farm family, unit and for with their contributions to the enhancement of the family’s quality of life, their rural community and society. may be nominated for this award Policy Guidelines: 1. Advertisements for nominations will run in the local paper as well as on the Kneehill County Website as required. 2. Nominees must meet the following conditions as laid out by Kneehill County and the Calgary Stampede to be eligible for nomination: a. Families must be deserving of recognition for both agricultural and community involvement. b. The Farm Family must be active in primary agriculture, have agriculture as the main source of income and have members residing on the farm (agribusiness not eligible). c. Must be a Kneehill County ratepayer with the home quarter located within County boundaries. d. Nomination forms must be filled out in full. 3. Upon the closing of the nomination date, those nomination forms, which have been completed in full, will then be judged on the above listed criteria. 4. ASB Staff will organize nominations and present them to the Agricultural Service Board for recommendation to Council those whom best meet all conditions & criteria. 5. The Agricultural Fieldman will maintain a list of past winners. 6. In the event that no nominations are received, the previous year’s nominations or other nominations as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board may then be considered. 7. The following, including their immediate family members, will be exempt and ineligible to nominate or be nominated for the Stampede Farm Family Award while actively serving as: Kneehill County Staff, Council Members, and Agriculture Service Board Members. Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Mike Haugen, 44 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page ASB 1-32-3 2 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. ASB Administrative – Stampede Farm Family Award 34T34T 34T34T CAO Approved: Review Date: Date four years from last approval date 45 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 8.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Kneehill Adult Learning Request Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service Recommended Motion: That Council donate $1,530.00 under the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events Grant to Kneehill Adult Learning to assist with the costs associated with hosting a Suicide Prevention Safe Talk Workshop. Background/ Proposal Administration presented this request to Council at the October 27th, 2020 Council meeting. At that time, Council directed Administration to request further information. Attached to this RFD is a letter we received from Kneehill Adult Learning Society. They are requesting that Kneehill County sponsor the cost of the Workshop and Trainer Fees in the amount of $1,530.00. They have approached the Town of Three Hills for sponsorship as well. The organization also communicated that if they don’t receive the funding from the County that they will do their best to explore other avenues of funding. They strongly believe this is a workshop the community needs at this time. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: In their request they mentioned how challenging it has been for so many people and suicide rates are expected to spike in response. They would like to create a safe community by raising awareness and offering the opportunity for anyone to better equip themselves to recognize the signs of risk and knowing what resources and help are available to those struggling. Because of the economic stress and uncertainty, they would like to be able to offer this workshop for free. The maximum capacity for this workshop is set for 30 people. They have also approached the Town of Three Hills and they offered the use of one of their facilities. Financial Implications: 2020 Operating Budget • Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events Policy #15-7 has sufficient funds. There is currently $7338 remaining in this budget. Council Options: 1. Provide support in the amount of $2,600 2. Provide support in an amended amount 3. Receive for information 46 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 8.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2020-01 Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Policy #15-7, Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events Kneehill Adult Learning Society Letter Follow-up Actions: Notify Kneehill Adult Learning of Council’s decision. CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 47 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 48 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 49 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Investment Growth Strategy Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Jacqueline Buchanan, Economic Development Officer Presented By: Jacqueline Buchanan, Economic Development Officer Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth Recommended Motion: That Council accepts the Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy for information and request further information on the state of Kneehill County’s “Investment Readiness” to start proactively working on aligning their strategies with the Alberta Government’s. Background/ Proposal In a recent meeting with our Community Futures representative, the Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy was discussed in reference to how it would affect how Municipalities do business going forward. The Strategy published in September 2020 was developed as a tool to get Alberta’s economy back on track. They key focus of the document is to “attract job-creation private sector investment”. Further it goes on to explain how Municipalities will be expected to participate in the program. “We also recognize the unique and vital roles Alberta’s municipalities play in providing support and facilitation to concrete on-the-ground investment projects and operations. The investment attraction agency, together with relevant provincial government ministries, will form collaborative strategic partnerships with our cities, towns and counties. This will better underpin and enable them to play their part in securing investments and creating quality jobs.” Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy. A few key points were raised during a call with Jobs & Innovation that Community Futures was able to participate in: • Economic Development funding will be weighed heavily on the ability to promote and grow Energy, Agriculture & Tourism sectors. • Infrastructure funding for municipalities may start being weighted on their ability to reduce red tape for business as well as the desire to attract business to a region. • Indication was made that municipalities and economic development organizations should become very familiar with the new Growth Strategy as it will be changing the focus of a number of programs and grants going forward. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: What does this mean for Kneehill County? 1. Council’s Strategic Plan aligns nicely with these new goals in terms of Ag & Tourism business attraction. 50 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2020-01 2. This could indicate that more funding may be made available for Economic Development Attraction initiatives however there has been no indication of such as of yet. 3. Kneehill County has done a great deal of work in the last 6 months to improve its “investment readiness” and “business friendliness” and will continue to do so. 4. Kneehill County has some work to do in regards to improving its “Investment Readiness” and “Red-tape Reduction” where business is concerned. Recent reviews of Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Land Assessments, Policies, etc. have highlighted areas of improvement that would need rectified to align with the Governments new strategy. The “Investment Readiness” review was started in June 2020, and is ongoing. Financial Implications: TBD Council Options: 1. Accept the Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy for information and request further information on the state of Kneehill County’s “Investment Readiness” to start proactively work on aligning their strategies with the Alberta Governments. or 2. Accept the Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy for information. Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Selling Alberta to the world, Investment Growth Strategy Follow-up Actions: TBD Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 51 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world An investment and growth strategy OPEN 52 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world // An investment and growth strategy | Jobs, Economy and Innovation ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: September 2020 53 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 3 Contents Overview .................................................................................................................4 Selling Alberta to the world ...................................................................................7 . Our strengths and competitive advantages .........................................................7 Strategy framework ..............................................................................................10 . Vision ....................................................................................................................10 . Objective ..............................................................................................................10 . Outcomes .............................................................................................................11 . Key initiatives .......................................................................................................11 Outcomes and key initiatives ...............................................................................12 . Outcome 1 ...........................................................................................................12 . Outcome 2 ...........................................................................................................13 . Outcome 3 ...........................................................................................................14 Next steps .............................................................................................................15 54 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy4 Overview In early 2020, after years of economic decline, Alberta was embarking on a path to economic recovery. At that time, no one could have anticipated the devastating consequences the COVID 19 pandemic and the resulting energy price crash would have on our economy. While the last several months have been a setback, the Alberta government’s goal remains the same as it was pre-pandemic: return Alberta to its rightful position as the best place in the world to invest, run a business, visit, work, and raise a family. Alberta’s Recovery Plan, developed with the advice and input of the Economic Recovery Council, is guiding us through the early stages of our response to the pandemic, as it puts us back on course for long-term financial sustainability. Now, more than ever, we need to attract job-creating private sector investment from across Canada and around the world. The Investment and Growth Strategy is our plan to do just that. 55 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 5 Private sector investment is a critical driver of sustained prosperity and job growth. Over the past two decades, Alberta led Canada in attracting foreign investment; much of it centered on energy sector projects as Alberta’s natural resources became integral to the global energy economy. This private sector investment positioned Alberta as Canada’s most prosperous economy and created hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs. Over the past three years, however, Alberta’s share of foreign investment has declined markedly. At a time of uncertainty, global investors reduced their exposure to Alberta’s energy sector, significantly slowing the flow of major projects and putting the brakes on any major expansion of our economy. Reversing the decline in investment is the core challenge facing Alberta’s economy. As we have in the past, Albertans must come together to meet this challenge and create jobs for today and a legacy of prosperity for tomorrow. We will achieve this through our resilience, entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and focus on diversification. Our province offers a diverse set of opportunities for domestic and international investors; from multibillion-dollar investments in Alberta’s oil and petrochemical sector to world-scale renewable energy projects, and from new food and forestry value-added opportunities to early stage venture capital investments. Few places in the world offer Alberta’s combination of talent, market access, security and resources. While the competitive environment has grown tougher, Alberta continues to have tremendous advantages, and more than enough strength to compete on a global stage. The Alberta government is making important decisions to shape Alberta’s immediate recovery efforts, while determining what the province must do to position itself for a return to economic certainty in the future. Local factors play into investors’ decision-making, and we are working to create the conditions for investment and job growth in our province. In today’s competitive global economy, we must take every opportunity to improve our standing, in ways that matter to investors. Businesses thrive in an environment that supports their growth and success, and the Alberta government has undertaken significant measures to improve Alberta’s competitive position, including: • lowering corporate taxes, • eliminating barriers that hinder the ability to do business, • training and retraining Albertans to meet labour market demand, and • making strategic investments to rebuild the economy. 56 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy6 We are building a future for further economic growth, and new jobs across the province. Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy lays the foundation for that growth by putting in place a strategic framework that not only tells the world Alberta is still open for business, but proves it through a number of significant actions: • Setting up a new investment attraction agency to lead an aggressive global marketing strategy that will target key growth sectors and provide concierge service to the most promising investors in those sectors. • Ensuring business leaders and major investors everywhere are aware of Alberta’s advantages, including its top post-secondary institutions, leading research facilities, entrepreneur-driven companies, world-class infrastructure and modern, dynamic and livable cities. • Promoting Alberta as a hub -- not just for conventional energy -- but also for energy diversification such as geothermal, renewables and minerals; artificial intelligence; value-added food processing with market access to major global economies; aviation, logistics, and aerospace; and financial services. • Committing to investors that Alberta will deliver consolidated services with partner governments and agencies. This ensures investors receive the quick and accurate access to opportunities, information, and answers they want, especially in emerging sectors. • Focusing and rebalancing Alberta’s trade and investment attraction presence in key domestic and international markets. This will help grow investment in Alberta’s principal industries: energy, agriculture, and tourism, as well as our enabling sectors that have high potential: technology, aviation, aerospace, logistics, and financial services; leading to jobs across the province. This includes demonstrating the high environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of Alberta’s energy companies and government’s efforts to regulate the energy sector without sacrificing safety and sustainable, responsible resource development. • Serving as a gateway for potential investors and businesses seeking to increase their competitive edge through Canada’s many international trade agreements with the U.S. and other world markets. These agreements offer opportunities for firms seeking stable access in key international markets such as Asia, the European Union, Mexico and the U.S. • Continuing to engage with Alberta businesses, organizations and other levels of government to ensure Alberta succeeds. We will monitor the implementation of this strategy and if needed, make adjustments along the way to maximize the benefits to Albertans. All initiatives under the Investment and Growth Strategy will position Alberta as an appealing place to invest and do business as we reopen our economy. We are showing the world that Alberta’s entrepreneurial spirit will endure with determination and confidence. Overview 57 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 7 Selling Alberta to the world Alberta is an attractive and compelling place for investment from around the world thanks to our low taxes, a skilled workforce, and an affordable, high quality of life. As we begin to reopen our economy, Alberta needs to be ready for the months and years ahead as we recover from the economic downturn due to COVID-19 and the energy price crash. The world needs to know Alberta is open for business and is still one of the most vibrant places to do business and invest. Our strengths and competitive advantages 71% of the workforce 25 years and older has a post-secondary certificate or diploma. The Red Tape Reduction Act aims to cut regulations by a third over three years. The Job Creation Tax Cut lowered the corporate tax rate from 12% to 8%. HIGHLY EDUCATED WORKFORCE 1/3 RED TAPE REDUCTION CORPORATE TAX CUT 58 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy8 Selling Alberta to the world Strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance Canada, Denmark and Norway are oil producing countries with the highest environmental, social and governance performance. Alberta has among the highest environmental, human rights and labour standards of any major energy producer. The province adheres to the principles that energy resource development must be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible by regulating industry and investing in new technologies that reduce emissions. Competitive Tax Environment At 8%, Alberta has the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada. We accelerated the Job Creation Tax Cut by lowering the tax rate to 8% on July 1, 2020, one and a half years sooner than our target of January 1, 2022. Alberta now has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in North America. The small business tax rate remains at a competitively low level of 2%. Compared to other provinces, Alberta continues to offer an overall tax advantage with no provincial sales tax, no payroll tax and no health premium. Making it easier to do business The Alberta government is committed to taking Alberta from the most over-regulated to the freest economy in Canada. In its 2020 red tape report, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business gave Alberta its highest-ever grade when it comes to removing government regulations that put a burden on small businesses. Strong Economic Fundamentals With only 12% of the Canadian population, Alberta attracts nearly 22% of all non-residential capital investment in Canada. Alberta accounts for more than 21% of all Canadian goods exported internationally. The province has the highest provincial GDP per capita in Canada. Talent The province has a young, diverse, highly educated and skilled workforce with talent in many fields available to support new investments and growth. Alberta is a province of self-starting entrepreneurs and consistently leads the country in many measures of small business and entrepreneurial success. On average, the province’s 4.4 million people are the youngest of all Canadian provinces, with a median age of 36.9 years. Of Alberta’s workforce, aged 25 years and over, 71% have a post-secondary certificate or diploma. 59 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 9 Hot Spot for Innovation Recognized in Canada and internationally, Alberta is a leader in research and development, bringing new technologies to market. Alberta is a world leader in post-secondary research across multiple sectors such as agriculture and agri-foods, energy, health sciences, advanced technology and more. The province is one of Canada’s three major artificial intelligence hubs. Low cost jurisdiction Compared to other urban centres, Alberta’s major cities have an abundance of competitively priced office, commercial and industrial space, offering businesses opportunities for expansion and relocation in the province. Alberta is a gateway to the U.S. and other world markets Alberta’s access to domestic, U.S. and other world markets where Canada has established trade agreements offers benefits to investors and businesses that can grow and increase their competitiveness. Alberta has better market access than competitor jurisdictions outside of Canada; more so than any other G8 country. To Asia To Australia and New Zealand To USA and Mexico To Europe and Middle East To South America To Africa 60 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy10 Strategy framework Vision Alberta is the best place to invest, run a business, visit, work and raise a family. Our vision builds on Alberta’s strengths and competitive advantages. We will attract job-creating private sector investment from across Canada and around the world to make Alberta’s economy the most dynamic in North America, and to make our province the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family. Objective Increase employment, non-residential capital investment, and GDP in Alberta. We will leverage our strengths to support further economic diversification, innovation, business attraction and investment in key sectors. 61 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 11 Outcomes Principal sectors Enabling sectors Key initiatives Alberta’s competitive advantage is increased. Target critical sectors for investment growth and retention. Create the conditions for innovation to transform Alberta’s economy into the future. Establish evidence-based methodologies to measure success. Market Alberta as a key investment destination. Leverage existing and new investment attraction and trade events to promote Alberta’s unique value-proposition. Increase proactive identification of new investors, clients and businesses. Re-align government’s investment attraction capacity to provide customized services. Re-align government’s international office network to bolster investment attraction in key markets. Invest in tools and technologies that drive investment decisions and opportunity identification. Strengthen relationships with investment attraction agencies, governments and others to leverage opportunities, shared priorities and investment readiness. Alberta’s investment attraction ecosystem is improved. Alberta’s reputation as an investment destination is raised. OUTCOME 1 OUTCOME 2 OUTCOME 3 AgricultureEnergy Finance / FinTech Technology / Innovation Aviation / Aerospace / Logistics Tourism 62 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy12 Outcomes and key initiatives OUTCOME 1 Alberta’s competitive advantage is increased Target critical sectors for growth and retention to more strategically grow investment. Communicate and define the value-proposition for each of Alberta’s principal and enabling sectors. • Principal Sectors – Energy, Agriculture and Tourism • Enabling Sectors – Technology, Aviation, Aerospace, Logistics, and Financial Services Monitor and support the establishment and/or growth of sector clusters that generate their own investment momentum. Identify and address strategic transportation, infrastructure, talent gaps and industry supply-chain barriers that deter investment into principal and enabling sectors. Create the conditions for innovation to transform Alberta’s economy into the future. Develop a forward-looking and broad-based innovation strategy. Develop a mechanism to drive innovation capital. Invest in solutions that will support transition from applied research to commercialization. Commit to lead on artificial intelligence, machine learning and clean technology. Establish data/evidence based methodologies to measure success. Monitor Alberta’s competitiveness in comparison to competing jurisdictions and develop strategies to address areas for improvement. Monitor Alberta’s investment attraction competitiveness and associated factors in comparison to competing jurisdictions to evaluate progress. Invest in solutions that will enable ongoing effective measurement, evaluation and reporting of investment attraction outcomes. The Investment and Growth Strategy, anchored by three principal outcomes, has its own suite of initiatives that are vital for economic growth, job creation, business retention, and investment attraction. We are working hard to re-establish global confidence in Alberta as a vibrant jurisdiction that welcomes innovation, commercialization, and job creation. 63 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 13 OUTCOME 2 Alberta’s investment attraction ecosystem is improved Re-align the Alberta government’s investment attraction capacity to provide customized service to investors and other clients. Establish a new investment attraction agency to focus on high-value, high impact investment opportunities. Develop a service delivery model that provides seamless end-to-end concierge service for investors across orders of government, government departments and agencies. Implement a new governance model to coordinate investment attraction activities across ministries and clearly define accountabilities for addressing barriers to investment and helping investors navigate government and regulatory processes. Continue to develop the Alberta investment attraction website as a one-stop shop for investors. Re-align the Alberta government’s International Office network to bolster investment attraction efforts in key markets. Adjust Alberta’s international offices in Asia, Europe and North America to support the actual scale of investment opportunities. Reposition Alberta International Offices to fall under the authority and direction of a new investment attraction agency. Establish strategic presence in Canada, the U.S. and Europe to bolster investment attraction efforts. Strengthen Alberta’s International Office investment attraction focus. Leverage the federal government’s Trade Commissioner Service, its senior diplomatic representatives around the world, and the Invest in Canada Agency to better leverage Canada’s existing tools in international markets to promote Alberta investment opportunities. Invest in tools and technologies that drive investment decisions and enable improved opportunity identification Develop a platform to highlight Alberta investment opportunities and value propositions for potential investors. Develop a platform for all orders of government and intermediaries to facilitate connecting potential investors with relevant local Alberta investment opportunities. Strengthen relationships with investment attraction agencies, governments and intermediaries to leverage opportunities, encourage shared priorities and improve investment readiness. Develop and implement geographic investment strategies to focus on leveraging relationships with intermediaries, job creators and business organizations that will create investment activity. • Canada Investment Strategy • U.S. Investment Strategy • Global Investment Strategies focused on target markets Work with the federal government and likeminded provinces to deliver consistent messaging and facilitate regulatory efficiency improvements that advance investment. Provide services that help collaborators and intermediaries develop investment business cases, value-propositions, investment pitches, marketing materials and online tools that improve investment readiness and follow-up. Establish regular consultations with all orders of government to strengthen relationships, maximize municipal involvement, and maintain awareness of provincial and regional priorities. Engage with and leverage the expertise of sector associations and businesses to develop targeted sector strategies. We will put in place new investment support services that will lead to more investor engagement and coordination across governments with input from investors and companies. 64 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy14 Outcomes and key initiatives OUTCOME 3 Alberta’s reputation as an investment destination is raised Market Alberta as a key investment destination Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan focused on priority markets and sectors, ensuring Alberta is recognized as a leader in innovation, responsible energy development and safe and abundant food supply. Coordinate marketing activities with investment attraction collaborators and other levels of government. Leverage existing, and build new, investment attraction and trade promotion events to highlight Alberta and its unique value-proposition Until travel restrictions and enforced lockdowns are lifted around the world, make the most of virtual trade shows and investment expos amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Develop a strategy to leverage missions, trade shows and key investment-focused events more effectively, once travel and public events re-emerge. Increase proactive identification of new potential investors, clients and businesses Target sovereign wealth funds and large private equity funds. Develop a plan to foster new business-to-business relationships. We need the world to know there are many business opportunities that exist in Alberta and that our actions back our claims: that we’re open for business. 65 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Selling Alberta to the world | An investment and growth strategy 15 Next steps The Alberta government will work with our partners across governments and industries to carry out the many elements of the Investment and Growth Strategy. The provincial government plays an important role between investors and the Government of Canada. The federal government is often the first contact for international investors seeking information on investing in Canada and Alberta’s municipalities, which compete with communities around the world as destinations for investment. Consistently successful investment attraction requires coordinated efforts by federal, provincial and municipal agencies. The Alberta government will take positive steps to ensure better information flow, common identification of opportunities, and targeted messaging to investors. We also recognize the unique and vital roles Alberta’s municipalities play in providing support and facilitation to concrete on-the-ground investment projects and operations. The investment attraction agency, together with relevant provincial government ministries, will form collaborative strategic partnerships with our cities, towns and counties. This will better underpin and enable them to play their part in securing investments and creating quality jobs. The province will also leverage the expertise of industry associations and businesses to advance investment opportunities and value-propositions to retain existing investors, to attract new investors, and help create jobs. The Alberta government will compile regular reports on our progress in achieving outcomes through measures that evaluate the strategy’s effectiveness. This could include new initiatives that may emerge once the strategy is underway. Alberta has long been the number one choice for investment from around the world thanks to our low taxes, skilled workforce and strong communities. We will continue to advance initiatives that re-establish confidence in our province as a vibrant jurisdiction that welcomes innovation, commer- cialization and job creation. We will make Alberta one of the most attractive investment destinations in North America. 66 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 67 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.2 Page 1 of 4 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Election 2021 Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service Recommended Motion: That Council appoint Carolyn Van der Kuil as the Returning Officer for the 2021 Municipal Election. That Council appoint Mary Lou Willis as the Substitute Returning Officer for the 2021 Municipal Election. That Council receive for information the Election 2021 Report as presented. Background/ Proposal A Municipal General Election will take place on October 18, 2021. There have been a few changes to the Local Authority Elections Act since the 2017 election. The first round of amendments came in 2018 and another set of amendments occurred in 2020. Below is a list of the changes that pertain to Kneehill County. (Not all of them have been listed. All of them can be found in the Implementation Fact Sheets attached) Nomination Period- Rather than nominations being restricted to a period of 2 hours, 4 weeks prior to election day, nomination papers will now be accepted by the municipality starting January 1 in the year of the election to four weeks prior to election day. Nomination packages and Candidate guides will be available by January 1st, 2021 on our website and printed copies will be available at the Administration building. Substitute Returning Officer- Along with the returning officer, the substitute returning officer must be appointed by Council. Advance Votes- Local jurisdictions with populations greater than 5,000 are required to hold an advance vote for municipal Councillors or votes on a bylaw/question. Because Kneehill County has a population over 5,000 we no longer need a resolution from Council to have an Advance Vote. Special Ballots- The Minister will no longer be required to be notified of the use of special ballots or be required to appoint special ballot advisors. Returning Officer- The Returning Officer can reject a nomination paper that does not have the correct number of signatures, has not been sworn/affirmed and/or is not accompanied by a deposit. Official Agent- The role of official agent is not mandatory. 68 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.2 Page 2 of 4 Version: 2020-01 Residency Requirement- The six-month residency requirement has been removed. The candidate needs to reside in the local jurisdiction on election day. Third Party Advertising- Prior to 2018 the LAEA did not address this. Rules have now been added governing the finances and accountability of third parties that advertise to promote or oppose the election of a candidate during an election period. More information can be found in the Implementation Fact Sheet- Third Party Advertising Amendments. Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure Requirements- (these are only a few highlights; more can be found in the attachments) • Financial disclosure statements are required from all candidates, including self-funded campaigns. • Fundraising Contributions- the previous requirement was set at a $4,000 contribution limit, in the aggregate, per donor to candidates for election as Councillors and candidates could contribute $4,000 to their own campaign. The new regulation amendments include individual contributions are limited to $5,000 per candidate and the candidate may contribute up to $10,000 of their own funds. • Campaign Bank Accounts- the previous requirement was that a candidate open a bank account once total contributions received reach $5,000. The new regulation requires all candidates, including self-funded candidates, to open a bank account when at least $1,000 in total contributions is received. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Some election processes require approval from the elected municipal council and below are few that pertain to the County: Deposits- Bylaw must be passed before December 31 in the year prior to the general election. This has been completed through Bylaw 1747 attached. Death of a Candidate- Bylaw must be passed no fewer than 30 days before nomination day. This has also been completed through Bylaw 1747 attached. Returning Officer- Since the nomination period begins January 1st, and it is the responsibility of the returning officer to accept the nominations, a returning officer must be appointed before this date. Administration recommends Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator, as returning officer for the 2021 municipal election. Training has been started with Municipal Affairs for this role and Carolyn Van der Kuil has completed part of it. Substitute Returning Officer- Municipal Councils are now required to appoint a substitute returning officer by resolution by June 30 of the year the election occurs. If the returning officer is unable to fulfill their duties due to illness or other absence, the substitute returning officer may exercise all the duties, functions and powers of a returning officer for the purpose of conducting the election. Administration recommends Mary Lou Willis, Records Management Coordinator, to this position. Mary Lou will be taking the first part of the election training held by Municipal Affairs in November. Administration will be bringing the following resolutions to Council in the second quarter of 2021. Advance Votes- A municipality having a population greater than 5,000 must provide holding an advance vote. Since Kneehill County’s population is 5,001 there 69 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.2 Page 3 of 4 Version: 2020-01 is no need for a resolution from Council to have an advance vote. There are plans on having more than one Advance Vote opportunity at the next election which could include weekend hours, evening hours and daytime hours. More voting opportunities can allow for more time for electors to vote and can assist with physical distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Vote by Special Ballot- Council, by resolution, may pass prior to nomination day, to provide for Special Ballots. Special Ballots are used for when an elector who is unable to vote because of a physical disability, or absence from the local jurisdiction. We did not provide this option at the last election. However, Special Ballot would provide great opportunity for voters and it may decrease volumes for in-person voting. Institutional Vote- Council, by resolution, may designate the location of one or more institutional voting stations for an election. Last election we did offer Institutional Voting at the Linden Westview Care Facility. However, due to COVID- 19, we do not want to put the residents and caregivers at risk, and a Special Ballot would be another option for these residents. Other Information Elections Alberta have communicated that it will be up to municipalities to conduct the Senate and Referendum election in conjunction with our 2021 municipal general election. This possibly means that we will need to have polling stations in each electoral ward even if that ward has been acclaimed. Municipal Affairs will be providing reimbursement to municipalities for this service. We are currently unsure of the reimbursement amount for these services as we are waiting on regulation to be passed by the province. Financial Implications: Election costs will be built into the 2021 Operating Budget. Council Options: 1. Receive the Election 2021 report as presented and approve the recommended appointments of the Returning Officer, and the Substitute Returning Officer. 2. Direct Administration to provide further information. Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Bylaw 1747, Election Bylaw Implementation Fact Sheet- Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure Amendments Implementation Fact Sheet- General Clarifying and Technical Amendments Implementation Fact Sheet- Voter Accessibility Amendments Implementation Fact Sheet- Third Party Advertising Implementation Fact Sheet- Accountability & Transparency Frequently Asked Questions LAEA 2018 and 2020 Amendments Follow-up Actions: 70 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.2 Page 4 of 4 Version: 2020-01 CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 71 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 72 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package 73 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Frequently asked questions: Local Authorities Election Act 2018 & 2020 Amendments Why is the Local Authorities Election Act Changing? • Municipalities, school boards and the public routinely bring forward suggestions for amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). • As a general practice, Municipal Affairs reviews the legislation following each municipal general election (most recently after the 2017 local elections). • In 2018, Municipal Affairs conducted broad consultation with Albertans and key partners on a full suite of policy considerations. Amendments to the legislation occurred during the 2018 fall legislative session. • *Following the 2018 amendments, Municipal Affairs heard from community partners and the public expressing concern that amendments over-regulated election financing and inadvertently provided a fundraising advantage to incumbents. • *Municipal Affairs conducted a further review and analysis of the LAEA and amendments occurred during the 2020 spring legislative session. What are the changes to Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure • Campaign finance and contribution disclosure requirements will now also apply to School Board Elections. • Corporations, trade unions and employee organizations are not allowed to contribute to candidates. • *Contributions: • An individual Albertan may contribution up to $5,000 per candidate for both municipal and school board trustee candidates during the campaign period. • A candidate may contribute up to $10,000 to their own campaign during the campaign period. • A person may accept up to $5,000 in the aggregate, per year , outside of the campaign period. • A person may contribute up to $10,000 per year, outside of the campaign period. • The donation portion of fundraising contributions are now subject to contribution limits and disclosure requirements. • Candidates must be nominated before incurring any campaign expenses or accepting contributions. 74 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public • Campaign period is shortened from 4 years to one year (January 1 through December 31 of a general election year). • *Nomination period will now align with beginning of the campaign period (nine months, January 1 of general election year until nomination day, occurring four weeks before election). • *Candidates will not be permitted to carry over campaign surpluses. • Surpluses greater than $1,000 must have an amount donated to charity that will result in the surplus being less than $1,000. • Surpluses less than $1,000 may be retained or be donated to a registered charity. • *If a candidate’s disclosure statement shows a deficit, the deficit must be eliminated within 60 days after filing the disclosure statement. • The definition of “expense” aligns with the provincial legislation, and expense reporting will be more detailed (broken down by category). • Candidates must open a dedicated campaign bank account when contribut ions reach $1,000 (previously $5,000), and must include monies contributed by the candidate for their campaign. • Candidates must disclose names and addresses of all donations exceeding $50 (previously was $100). • Financial disclosure statements are now required for all self-funded campaigns. (Previous rule had been for self -funded campaigns over $10,000.) • *Candidates who spend $50,000 or more are required to file a review engagement, as defined under the Chartered Professional Accountants Act, with their campaign disclosure statements. Are there any changes to voter accessibility requirements? Yes, the following things have changed in the new LAEA: • List of acceptable identification may be expanded.  The Minister of Municipal Affairs may create a list of acceptable identification, in addition to government issued identification and identification provided by the List of Acceptable Identification produced by the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta. • Vouching provisions will be expanded to allow for an elector who has shown valid identification and signs the appropriate declarations to vouch for an elector who does not have identification.  *An elector may only vouch for one person, unless multiple individuals share the same residence, in which case the elector may vouch for all persons residing in the same residence. • The six-month Alberta residency requirement to be an eligible elector has been removed to align with provincial rules. • Municipalities with populations of over 5,000 must provide advance voting. • Municipalities with populations of less than 5,000, as well as all school boards, may on a voluntary basis provide for an advance vote. 75 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Will elected officials and candidates be held more accountable and be more transparent? Yes, the LAEA contains multiple restrictions regarding advertising and campaigning in and near voting stations, and provides more authority to Returning Officers to enforce these restrictions. • Campaign activities and advertising on property surrounding voting stations will be prohibited. • Returning Officers can enforce the restriction on campaign activities or advertising at voting stations by causing campaign advertising to be removed, and instruct those obstructing the voting process or taking part in campaign activities to leave the property. • Third-party advertising is restricted in municipal and school board elections, including registration requirements and limits on expenses. • The names of nominated candidates will be released by municipalities 48 hours following the close of nominations. Are there any other changes that have occurred to the LAEA? Numerous clarifying and technical amendments were approved, including: • *Definition has been added for “nomination period” to reflect the nomination period from January 1 in the year of an election to four weeks prior to election day. • A substitute returning officer must be appointed at the time a returning officer is appointed for general elections, by-elections, and votes on questions/bylaws. • *The local jurisdiction may pass bylaws to allow for a returning officer to establish one or more locations, outside of the local jurisdiction office, to accept nomination papers. • The returning officer can reject a nomination paper that does not have the correct number of signatures, has not been sworn/affirmed and/or is not accompanied by a deposit (if required). • *Clarified the ability for withdrawal of nomination papers given the nomination period beginning on January 1st in the year of an election. • Clarification that the role of ‘official agent’ is not mandatory. • The Minister will no longer be required to be notified of the use of special ballots, or be required to appoint special ballot advisors. • Age-related limitations for institutional votes in care facilities have been removed. • Municipalities may choose to align their election notifications with a bylaw passed under Section 606.1 of the Municipal Governance Act that allows for electronic or other methods of advertising. • The term “incapacitated elector” was amended to “persons with disabilities” or similar wording depending on the context. • Clarification that if a recount has been requested in a municipality/school board that is divided into wards/divisions, the recount only has to occur in that 76 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public ward/division where the recount has been requested, and not the entir e municipality/school division. • Notification of a by-election for advance vote and election day is only required to be given to the electors in the affected ward/division. • *Clarified when election materials must be destroyed. How will the Government enforce rules established in the LAEA? The mandate of the Alberta Election Commissioner has been expanded to include certain elements of local authority elections, specifically pertaining to campaign finance and third-party advertising. This means the Election Commissioner can assess: • Letters of reprimand • Administrative penalties • Compliance agreements • Prosecution • Candidates, contributors, third party advertisers, local jurisdictions (CAOs and ROs). All other aspects of the LAEA continue to be enforced through the courts. 77 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Implementation Fact Sheet Accountability and Transparency Amendments Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020 Advertisement Distribution and Campaign Activities at a Voting Station Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 152, s. 152.1 Previous requirement: 1. The LAEA prohibited the distribution of pamphlets and materials inside the voting station as well as the display of these materials on the inside or outside of the voting station but did not prohibit the distribution of materials outside of the building, or any other campaign activities in or around a voting station. 2. The LAEA allowed for the removal of campaign advertising, and specified that the deputy returning officer is not liable for trespass or damages for carrying out the removal. What has changed? 1. *The LAEA extends the prohibition of campaign activities and advertising within the boundaries of land on which a building is located for the use as a voting station. s. 152. The LAEA also prohibits activities in and around a voting station that would involve soliciting votes or communicating for the purpose of influencing votes. s. 152.1 2. The LAEA was amended to clarify that the returning officer may request/require/instruct that campaign advertising be removed, and instruct those obstructing the voting process or taking part in campaign activities to leave the property. s. 152.1 What do prospective candidates need to know? Candidates are prohibited from any type of campaign activities and any actions considered to be an attempt to solicit or influence votes in and on the property surrounding a building used as a voting station. Those found guilty may be subject to a fine of up to $500. What does the public need to know? Your voting environment will be protected from outside influence. If an elector feels that there are campaign activities taking place at the voting station, they can report them to the Returning Officer who has the authority to stop the activity, require the individual(s) taking part in the activity to leave, or request that the individual(s) move locations. The Returning Officer has the authority to request the assistance of a Peace Officer to aid in maintaining public access to the voting station or to remove a person who has refused to comply with the orders of the Returning Officer. What do municipalities and school boards need to know? The Returning Officer has the discretion to have advertising removed and instruct those considered to be obstructing the voting process or campaigning to leave the property. The Returning Officer may request the assistance of a Peace Officer if deemed necessary. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 78 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public List of Candidates Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 28(10) Previous requirement: There was no requirement in the LAEA for a list of candidates to be posted following nomination day. Municipalities were required to report nomination information to Municipal Affairs which then posts the information on the ministry website. What has changed? Municipalities and school boards are required to post the names of candidates within 48 hours following the close of nominations. The returning officer must post or direct someone to post at the office of the local jurisdiction, the names of those nominated. s. 28(10) What does the public need to know? A List of Candidates will be made available by the municipality within 48 hours of Nomination Day. The list is required to be posted at the office of the local jurisdiction but municipalities and school boards may also choose to post the list on local websites or social media pages. It is recommended that the public check with their municipality to determine where they can find the list of candidates. What do municipalities and school boards need to know? The Returning Officer must ensure a List of Candidates is posted at the office of the local jurisdiction, within 48 hours of Nomination Day. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 79 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Implementation Fact Sheet Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure Amendments Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020 Campaign Finance and Contribution Disclosure Requirements Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 2(4), s. 3(4), s. 22 (1.2) (1.3), s.147.3 (1)(f) (g), s.147.3 (2), s. 147.4, s. 147.7, s. 147.8, s. 147.12, s. 147.81, s. 147.82, s. 147.83, s. 147.84 Previous requirement: 1. The campaign finance rules contained in the LAEA did not apply to school boards and the school boards could set their own disclosure and surplus rules. 2. Candidates were required to disclose names and addresses of donors whose contributions exceed $100. 3. *Candidates were not required to have financial statements audited or reviewed prior to filing disclosure statements. 4. Candidates who ran self-funded campaigns were not required to submit financial disclosure statements. What has changed? 1. All campaign finance provisions apply to school board trustee candidates. s. 22 (1.2) (1.3), s. 147.12 2. Candidates are required to disclose names and addresses of donors whose contributions exceed $50. s. 147.4 3. *A candidate who has incurred campaign expenses or contributions of $50,000 or more, must file a review engagement (as defined by the Chartered Professional Accountants Act) with their disclosure statements. s. 147.2. 4. Financial disclosure statements are required from all candidates, included self-funded campaigns. s.147.12, s.147.3 (1)(f) (g),s. 147.3 (2), s. 147.4, s. 147.7, s. 147.8, s. 147.81, s. 147.82, s. 147.83, s. 147.84 80 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public What do School Boards need to know? School Boards are no longer able to set their own disclosure and surplus rules and candidates must follow the rules in the LAEA. What do prospective candidates need to know? All candidates in municipal and school board elections must follow the Campaign Finance and Disclosure rules in the LAEA. Candidates must disclose the names and addresses of donors whose contributions exceed $50. *Candidates who spend or receive $50,000 or more must file a review engagement at the same time as they file disclosure statements. All candidates, regardless of being self -funded or accepting contributions, are required to file a disclosure statement with the municipality and/or school division in which they sought election. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018 and September 1, 2020. Corporate and Union Donations Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.1 (1)(d) (e)(f) (g), s. 147.13, s. 147.2 (1)(2) (6), s. 147.23, s. 147.24, s. 147.32, s. 147.33 Previous requirement: The LAEA previously allowed campaign donations from corporations, trade unions and employee organizations. What has changed? Prohibited organizations, including corporations and unincorporated organizations, including trade unions and employee organizations, are prohibited from contributing to municipal election campaigns. What does the public need to know? No corporation or unincorporated organization, including a trade union and employee organization, and no individual ordinarily residing outside Alberta, shall make a contribution to a candidate. s. 147.2(2) What do prospective candidates need to know? Only an individual ordinarily residing in Alberta may make a contribution to a candidate. s. 147.2(1) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018. 81 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Fundraising Contributions Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.1 (1)(c), s. 147.1 (2)(3), s. 147.2 (3)(4)(5), s. 147.31 Previous requirement: 1. *The LAEA set a $4,000 contribution limit, in the aggregate, per donor to candidates for election as councillors, and $4,000 in the aggregate per donor to candidates for school board elections. 2. *Candidates who eligible to contribute to their own campaign and the $4,000 aggregate contribution limit applied. 3. The LAEA did not address fundraising functions in municipal/school board elections. What has changed? 1. *Individual contributions are limited to $5,000 per candidate for municipal candidates and $5,000 per candidate for school board candidates. 2. *Candidates may contribute up to $10,000 of their own funds for the purpose of their campaign. s. 147.2(4) 3. The donation portion of fundraising contributions is subject to general contribution restrictions and limits. s. 147.31(1) What does the public need to know? *No individual ordinarily residing in Alberta shall contribute in any campaign period an amount that exceeds;  $5,000 per candidate for election as councillors; and,  $5,000 per candidate for election as school board trustees. s. 147.2 (3) *Thus, an individual may make as many contributions to as many school board and municipal candidates in Alberta as they wish so long as each contribution does not exceed $5,000. What do prospective candidates need to know? It is the responsibility of the contributor/donor to ensure, before making a contribution under the LAEA, that the contributor/donor is not prohibited from making a contribution and is not making a contribution that is in excess of the $5,000 limit. s. 147.13 (1) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018 and September 1, 2020. 82 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Campaign Spending Limits Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.34, 147.85, 147.91(1)(a) Previous requirement: The LAEA did not contemplate spending limits in municipal or school board elections. What has changed? The Minister of Municipal Affairs may make a regulation setting spending limits for municipal and school board elections and if a regulation is in place, municipalities and school boards are enabled to set a lower limit by bylaw. s. 147.91 What do prospective candidates need to know? *There is no regulation in place and therefore there are no defined spending limits. This means that candidate may spend any amount they deem appropriate. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA enabling the creation of a spending limit regulation came into force December 11, 2018. There is no regulation in place for the 2021 municipal election. Campaign Bank Accounts Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.3 Previous requirement: The LAEA required that a candidate open a bank account once total contributions received reach $5,000. Self-funded candidates were not required to open a bank account. What has changed? The LAEA requires all candidates, including self- funded candidates, to open a bank account when at least $1,000 in total contributions is received, including money contributed by the candidate for their campaign. s. 147.3(1) What do prospective candidates need to know? A candidate, self-funded or not, MUST open a campaign bank account once total contributions to the candidate’s campaign exceeds $1,000. If a candidate’s contributions do not exceed $1,000, they are NOT required to open a campaign bank account. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018. 83 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Nomination Period, Definition of a Candidate and Campaign Period Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 1(s.1), s. 12(a), s. 25, s. 27, s. 28, s. 1(e.1), s. 147.1 (1)(b), s. 147.22 Previous requirement: 1. Nomination day was defined in the LAEA as being four weeks prior to election day, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. 2. A candidate had to register with the municipality in which they intend to run prior to accepting campaign contributions. Registration could occur at any time over the four year campaign period. 3. The LAEA identifies a ‘candidate’ as an individual nominated as a candidate for election as a councillor of a municipality under the LAEA or an individual who intends to be nominated as a candidate for such an election and accepts campaign contributions or incurs campaign expenses. 4. The LAEA defines ‘campaign period’ as being the period beginning January 1 immediately following a general election to December 31 following the next general election. 5. Requirements 2 to 4 did not apply to candidates for school boards, as they could set their own campaign finance rules by bylaw. What has changed? 1. *Rather than nominations being restricted to a period of 2 hours, 4 weeks prior to election day, nomination papers will now be accepted by a jurisdiction at the beginning of the campaign period (January 1 in the year of an election) to 4 weeks prior to election day. s. 25(2)(a) In the case of by-elections, the “nomination period” will commence the day following the resolution of council or school board setting the date of the by-election. Nominations will be accepted up until 4 weeks prior to the date of the by-election. s. 25(2)(b) Nomination day (which is now the final day to accept nominations) is 4 weeks before election day. s. 25(1) 2. All individuals are required to be nominated in the municipality and/or school board they intend to run in prior to incurring campaign expenses or accepting campaign contributions. s. 147.22 3. *An individual may accept contributions outside of the campaign period to a limit of $10,000 annually, out of the candidates own funds; and $5,000 in the aggregate annually, from contributors. s.147.22(3) 4. The LAEA identifies a “candidate” as any person who is nominated for election as a councillor of a municipality or trustee of a school board. s. 1(e.1) 5. The definition of “campaign period” is now January 1-December 31 in the year of a general election. s. 147.1 (1)(b) 84 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public What do individuals already campaigning for the 2021 general elections need to know? *Potential candidates may contribute $10,000 out of their own funds, and accept up to $5,000 in the aggregate prior to December 31, 2020. Beginning on January 1, 2021, a person must be nominated prior to accepting campaign contributions and incurring campaign expenses. What do prospective candidates need to know? 1. *The “nomination period” now begins January 1 of the year of the general election and ends on Nomination Day (4 weeks before the general election). 2. Once your nomination has been filed, you are considered a candidate and may begin to accept contributions. 3. The campaign period is January 1 – December 31 in the year of the general election and within that period of time you cannot accept campaign contributions or incur any campaign expenses until you have been nominated as a candidate. 4. *You can accept contributions of up to $5000 annually from contributors, and $10,000 annually of your own funds, as well as incur expenses outside of the campaign period. s.147.22(3). What does the public need to know? 1. You may nominate an individual to become a candidate in a general election any time from the start of the campaign period (January 1 in the year of the general election) until Nomination Day (4 weeks prior to the election). 2. *You may contribute to an individual’s campaign outside of the campaign period. However, the person may not accept more than $5000 annually from contributors. 3. *Within the defined campaign period (January 1 – December 31 in the year of the election), you cannot contribution to a candidate’s campaign until they have filed their nomination papers and have become a candidate. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018 and September 1, 2020. 85 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public *Campaign Donation Surplus Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.5 Previous requirement: 1. Candidates who identified a surplus when filing their campaign disclosure were required to turn that surplus over to be held in-trust by the municipality. The individual would have the surplus returned if they file nomination papers in the next general election or by-election. 2. Municipalities were required to hold campaign surpluses in trust but the funds were not subject to interest and could be held in one bank account. 3. If a candidate did not file nomination papers in the next general election, the candidate was required to, within six months, instruct the municipality to donate the surplus to a charity of their choice (in accordance with the Income Tax Act), or the municipality or school board. If no direction is received, the surplus becomes the property of the municipality. What has changed? 1. The LAEA has been amended to require that candidates donate any amount that is $1,000 or more in surplus funds to a registered charity within 60 days of filing the candidate’s disclosure statement. 2. The donation of the surplus funds must result in the surplus being less than $1,000. 3. Surpluses less than $1,000 may be retained by the candidate or be donated to a registered charity. 4. Candidates must file an amended disclosure statement within 30 days of the expiration of the 60 day period, showing the surplus funds have been dealt with. What does the municipality or school board need to know? 1. Candidates are required to donate surpluses in excess of $1,000 to a registered charity. 2. Surplus funds less than $1,000 may be retained by the candidate or be donated but it is up to the candidate to determine the approach. 3. Candidates must file amended disclosure statements with the municipality or school board showing that the surplus funds greater than $1,000 have been dealt with. What do prospective candidates need to know? Candidates cannot hold surplus funds greater than $1,000. If your disclosure statement shows a surplus greater than $1,000, you have 60 days to donate an amount to a registered charity that results in the surplus being less than $1,000. If your surplus is less than $1,000, you may choose to retain the funds or donate them to a registered charity of your choice. If you have donated a surplus to a registered charity, you must file an amended disclosure statement with your municipality or school board within 30 days of the expiration of the 60 day period. What do prospective candidates need to know if they have a surplus from a previous election? If, on September 1, 2020, an amount is held in trust with a municipality or school board, and it is greater than $1,000, you must donate an amount to a registered charity that will result in the surplus being less than $1,000 prior to January 1, 2022. If you show a surplus of less than $1,000, you may retain the surplus or donate it to a registered charity. If the municipality or school board do not receive direction on or before January 1, 2022, the money will become the property of either the municipality or school board (whichever is applicable). 86 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public *Campaign Deficits Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.52 Previous requirement: 1. If a candidate’s disclosure statement showed a campaign deficit and the candidate did not run in the next general election, the candidate was required to eliminate the deficit within six months of the next general election. 2. *A payment made by the candidate to eliminate their deficit was not considered to be a contribution. 3. A candidate was required to file an amended disclosure statement within 30 days of the expiration of the six-month period, showing the deficit had been eliminated. What has changed? 1. If a candidate’s disclosure statement shows a deficit, the candidate is required to eliminate the deficit within 60 days after filing their disclosure statements. 2. A candidate may accept contributions during the 60-day period for the purpose of eliminating the deficit. 3. Contributions for the purpose of eliminating the deficit must not exceed $5,000 from any individual contributor. 4. A candidate may make a contribution from the candidate’s own funds to a maximum of $10,000. 5. A candidate must file an amended disclosure statement within 30 days of the expiration of the 60-day period showing the deficit has been eliminated. What does the municipality or school board need to know? 1. Candidates must eliminate deficits within 60 days of filing campaign disclosure statements. 2. Candidates may accept contributions ($5,000 from contributors and $10,000 out of their own funds) to eliminate the deficit. 3. Candidates must file amended disclosure statements with the municipality or school board showing that the deficit has been eliminated. What do prospective candidates need to know? Candidates are not permitted to carry a deficit and deficits must be eliminated within 60 days of filing campaign disclosure statements. You may accept contributions not exceeding $5,000 from an individual, as well as up to $10,000 from your own funds, for the purpose of eliminating the deficit. You must file an amended disclosure statement within 30 days of the expiration of the 60 day period, showing the deficit has been eliminated. When did campaign surplus and deficit changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force September 1, 2020. 87 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Definition of Campaign Expenses Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 147.1(1)(a) Previous requirement: The LAEA describes allowable election expenses as expenses that are lawfully incurred and payment is not a contravention of the Act; these include:  the actual personal expenses of the candidate;  the costs of acquiring premises, accommodation, goods, or services used for proper election campaign purposes;  bona fide payments for the fair cost of printing and advertising; and,  reasonable and ordinary payment to any person for the hire of transportation used by a candidate or speakers in travelling to and from public meetings, or by any person in connection with and for the proper purposes of an election. What has changed? “Campaign expense” means any expense incurred, or non-monetary contribution received. The use of goods that were purchased in an election campaign in a second or subsequent election is considered to be a non-monetary contribution. Reusing these materials is considered to be a non- monetary contribution for the purposes of a campaign expense. An election expense includes an expense incurred for, or a non-monetary contribution in relation to:  the production of advertising or promotional material;  the distribution, broadcast or publication of advertising or promotional material in any media or by any other means during the election period, including by the use of a capital asset;  the payment of remuneration and expenses to or on behalf of a person for the person’s services as a chief financial officer or in any other capacity;  the securing of meeting space, or the conduct of election surveys or other surveys or research during an election period. What do prospective candidates need to know? It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that money in the campaign account shall only be used for the payment of campaign expenses as defined in section 147.1(1)(a). When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018. What resources are/will there be available to assist? Running for Municipal Office in Alberta – A Candidate’s Guide – COMING SOON 88 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Implementation Fact Sheet General Clarifying and Technical Amendments Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020 Substitute Returning Officer Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 13, s. 17 Previous requirement: The LAEA allowed for the chief elected official (mayor, reeve, or board chair) to appoint a substitute returning officer in the event that the returning officer was unable to fulfill their duties. What has changed? The LAEA requires a substitute returning officer be appointed by the municipal council or school board at the time a returning officer is appointed for the purpose of general elections, by-elections, or votes on a question or bylaw. In the instance where a chief administrative officer (CAO) or a secretary of a school board assumes the responsibility of the returning officer, a council or school board must make a resolution identifying a substitute returning officer in the event the CAO is unable to fulfill the duties of returning officer. What do municipalities and school boards need to know? All municipalities and school boards must appoint a substitute returning officer at the same time the returning officer has been appointed, regardless of whether the chief administrative officer or secretary of a school board has assumed the role of returning officer. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019 and September 1, 2020. 89 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A *Location to File Nomination Papers Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 28(1), s. 28(1.1), s. 28(1.2) Previous requirement: The LAEA stated nominations must be filed with the returning officer and the local jurisdiction office during the relevant nomination period. What has changed? The municipality or school board may pass a bylaw, prior to December 31 of the year prior to the general election, providing for one or more locations, in addition to the local jurisdiction office, where a deputy returning officer may receive nominations. What do prospective candidates need to know? Candidates may file their nomination papers during the nomination period at the local jurisdiction office. It is important to contact your local returning officer or local jurisdiction office to know if they have passed a bylaw allowing for additional locations to accept nomination papers. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? If municipalities or school boards would like to provide for additional locations to accept nomination papers, a bylaw must be passed by December 31 of the year prior to the general election. In the case of the 2021 municipal election, bylaws must be passed by December 31, 2021. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force September 1, 2020. Rejection of Nomination Paper Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 28(4) Previous requirement: The LAEA stated that a returning officer must refuse a nomination paper if it has not been signed by five eligible electors and is not accompanied by a deposit (if required by bylaw). What has changed? The returning officer is required to refuse a nomination paper if it is not signed by at least five electors (or more if required by bylaw), is not accompanied by a deposit (if required by bylaw), or is not sworn/affirmed by the candidate. What do prospective candidates need to know? It is important to ensure your nomination paper is complete in the prescribed form and accompanied by a deposit (if required) prior to submitting the form and deposit to the returning officer. Failure to do so will result in your nomination paper being rejected. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? The returning officer shall reject a nomination not completed as prescribed, including if the paper has not been sworn/affirmed by the person wishing to become a candidate. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 90 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Official Agent Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 27(1)(c)(ii) Previous requirement: Each person nominated as a candidate may appoint an elector as the candidate’s official agent. The candidate assigns the duties of an official agent. What has changed? The LAEA clarifies that the role of “official agent” is not mandatory. What do prospective candidates need to know? You may, at the time of submitting your nomination paper, also submit written affirmation of the name, address and telephone number of your official agent. This appointment is not required. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. *Withdrawal of Nomination Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 32 Previous requirement: The LAEA stated that a person who filed nomination papers may withdraw at any time within 24 hours after the close of the nomination period. What has changed? A candidate may withdraw at any time during the nomination period. Withdrawals are no longer restricted to the 24 hour period after the close of nominations. What do prospective candidates need to know? If a candidate has been nominated during the nomination period, they may withdraw at any time during the period. If at the close of nominations, there are more candidates for any particular office, a candidate may withdraw within 24 hours of the close of the nomination period. If at any time after the close of the nomination period, the number of candidates remaining does not exceed the number of vacancies to be filled, the returning officer shall refuse to accept further withdrawals. What do municipalities or school A candidate may withdraw at any time during the nomination period. Within 24 hours after the close of nominations, the returning officer may accept a withdrawal, as long as more nominations have been received than offices available. If, at the close of nominations, there are equal nominations as positions available, the returning officer cannot accept withdrawals. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force September 1, 2020. 91 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Non-Age Related Institutional Voting Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 1(y), s. 1(z.2), s. 1(z.3), s. 80 Previous requirement: The LAEA referred to a “seniors’ accommodation facility” as a lodge accommodation as defined in the Alberta Housing Act, or a facility for seniors that provides accommodation at a location for 10 or more persons who are 65 years of age or older. What has changed? The LAEA has been amended to allow for institutional voting in locations that reflect level of care rather than age. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? A “supportive living facility” is defined as: (i) a lodge accommodation as defined in the Alberta Housing Act, or (ii) a facility for adults or senior citizens that provides assisted living and accommodation but does not include a treatment centre (s. 1(z.2)) A “treatment centre” if defined as: (i) a hospital or a facility under the Mental Health Act, or (ii) any facility not referred to in sub clause (i) providing medical treatment or care on an in-patient basis (s. 1(z.3)) What does the public need to know? If you reside in a supportive living facility or treatment centre as defined above, you are eligible to vote at an institutional voting station, if provided for by a municipality. (s. 80) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 92 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Notification Requirements Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 158.1 Previous requirement: The LAEA required that the notice of nomination day and notice of election day be published at least once in each of the two weeks prior to nomination day and election day in a newspaper or other publication circulating in the area; alternatively, the notice must be mailed at least one week prior to every residence in the municipality. What’s changed? Municipalities are able to align their election notifications with a bylaw passed under Section 606.1 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that allows for electronic or other methods of advertising. Many municipalities refer to these bylaws as “advertising bylaws” or “Public notification bylaws” What does the public need to know? If a municipality has passed a bylaw that outlines the type of methods that are acceptable for advertising, then the municipality may use those methods to provide notices related to the election. These include those outlined in the following sections of the LAEA:  26 (Notice of nomination day);  35 (Notice of election);  53.01; 53.1 (Proof of elector eligibility); and  74 (Notice of advance vote). What do municipalities need to know? A municipality must pass a bylaw in accordance with section 606.1 of the MGA to allow for and use electronic or other methods of advertising authorized by that bylaw. (s.158.1) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 93 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Incapacitated Electors Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 77.1, s. 77.2(5)(f), s. 79(1) (3) Previous requirement: The LAEA used the term “incapacitated elector” and established procedures for assisting an elector who may require assistance during the voting process by either a friend/relative or an election worker. What has changed? Amend the term to “persons with disabilities”, or similar wording such as “elector who is unable to vote in the usual manner” depending on the context. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 94 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Recounts in a Ward Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 98 Previous requirement: The LAEA outlined the process that the returning officer must follow when contemplating or conducting a recount. Those procedures did not contemplate recounts specific for wards/divisions. What has changed? The LAEA was amended to clarify that if a recount has been requested in a municipality/school division that is divided into wards/divisions, the recount only has to occur in that ward/division where the recount has been requested and not the entire municipality (s.98). When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. Tie Votes on a Bylaw or Question Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 95(2) Previous requirement: In the cases of a vote on a bylaw or question, more than 50% of the persons voting must vote in favour of the bylaw or affirmatively on the question to be considered approved by the electors. What has changed? The LAEA clearly states that to be considered approved by electors, a vote on a question or bylaw must receive 50% plus one of votes cast on the question or bylaw. (s. 95(2)) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 95 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A Notification of By-Election for a Ward/Division Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 35, .s 74(1.2) Previous requirement: The LAEA provides requirements for advertising nomination day, election day and advance votes. However, the legislation did not set out narrower notification requirements for by-elections occurring for just some of the wards/divisions. What has changed? Clarify that notification of a by-election for advance vote and election day is only required to be given to the electors in the ward/division where the by- election is occurring. What do the public need to know? Only those electors living in the ward/division where a by-election is occurring are required to be notified of advance vote and election day details. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? For a by-election, the municipality or school board is only required to notify those electors who reside in the ward/division where the by-election is occurring of advance voting and election day details. (s. 35, s. 74(1.2)) When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 96 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Protected A *Disposition of Election Material Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 101 Previous requirement: The LAEA required that the returning officer retain the ballot boxes and associated contents for a period of six weeks from election day. At the conclusion of the six week period, unless otherwise ordered by a judge, the ballot boxes co uld be opened and the contents destroyed in the presence of two witnesses. What has changed? The returning officer must retain the ballot boxes and their contents for a period of six weeks. At the conclusion of the six weeks but no later than twelve weeks after election day, the secretary must open the ballot boxes and destroy their contents in the presence of two witnesses, unless otherwise ordered by a judge. What do the public need to know? Ballot boxes and their contents will be kept for a period of six weeks after election day. At the conclusion of the six weeks and no later than twelve weeks, the contents of the ballot boxes must be destroyed. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? Ballot boxes and their contents must be retained for a period of six weeks. Unless otherwise ordered by a judge, the secretary must open the ballot boxes and destroy the contents no later than 12 weeks after election day. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force September 1, 2020. 97 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Implementation Fact Sheet Voter Accessibility Amendments Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 and 2020 List of Acceptable Identification Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 53, s. 53.01, s. 53.02 Previous requirement: All electors are required to produce identification that shows name and current address. The LAEA allows an elector to produce government issued photo identification or one piece of identification outlined by the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta’s list of acceptable identification. What has changed? The Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Minister of Education are empowered, through Ministerial Order, to create a list of acceptable identification in addition to the list provided by the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta. s.53.02 What does the public need to know? Since 2013, all voters attending a voting station for the purpose of voting must produce identification to prove name and current address. Acceptable pieces of identification include:  government issued identification (either municipal, provincial or federal);  any one piece of identification approved by the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta; or  any other type of identification allowed for by the Minister of Municipal Affairs or the Minister of Education. What do municipalities and school boards need to know? Electors can provide government issued identification (either municipal, provincial or federal), any one piece of identification approved by the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta, or any other type of identification allowed for by the Minister of Municipal Affairs or the Minister of Education. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 98 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public *Vouching Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 53(4)(5)(6)(7) Previous requirement: The LAEA allows for vouching for an unlimited number of people if an elector provides proof of identification. What has changed? An elector cannot vouch for more than one person, unless every person the elector is vouching for shares the same place of residence. s. 53(6). What does the public need to know? In order to vouch for a person, an elector must make a statement, in the prescribed form, that they know the person and know that the person resides at the address indicated on the person’s statement. The elector may not vouch for more than one person, unless every person resides at the same place of residence. s. 53(6) and s. 53(7). What do municipalities and school boards need to know? A scrutineer shall not vouch for a person in either a general election or by-election. s. 53(5) An elector who has relied on vouching to validate their identity and address cannot vouch for a person. s. 53(6) An elector may not vouch for more than one person, unless every person resides at the same place of residence. s. 53(6). When did these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019 and September 1, 2020. Residency Requirement Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 47, s. 49(5) Previous requirement: The LAEA outlines that to be eligible to vote an elector must be 18 years old, a Canadian Citizen, an Alberta resident for six consecutive months preceding election day, and a resident of the local jurisdiction on election day. What has changed? The six-month residency requirement has been removed. What does the public need to know? To be eligible to vote an elector must be:  18 years old;  A Canadian Citizen;  resident in Alberta; and,  the electors place of residence must be located in the local jurisdiction on election day. s. 47 What do municipalities and school boards need to know? All residents of Alberta who meet all other requirements are eligible to vote on election day. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 99 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Advance Votes Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 73, s. 75 Previous requirement: The LAEA allowed for a municipality or school board to pass a resolution allowing for one or more advance votes. If a resolution was passed, the returning officer must determine the dates, times and locations of the voting stations. What has changed? Local jurisdictions with populations greater than 5,000 are required to hold an advance vote for municipal councillors or for votes on a bylaw/question. s. 73(3) Municipalities with populations of less than 5,000, as well as all school divisions, continue to be enabled to pass a resolution allowing for an advance vote. What does the public need to know? If an individual resides in a municipality with a population greater than 5,000, an advance vote must be held. Electors are encouraged to watch for notification outlining when the advance vote will take place or contact their local municipal office for more information. If an individual resides in a municipality with a population less than 5,000, the municipality may choose to establish an advance vote through a resolution of council. Electors are encouraged to contact their local municipal office for information about whether a resolution was passed. School boards may also choose to establish an advance vote by resolution; electors should contact their local school board for more information about whether a resolution was passed. What do municipalities and school boards need to know? Local jurisdictions greater than 5,000 must provide for an advance vote. Municipalities less than 5,000 may provide for an advance vote through a resolution of council. School boards may, by resolution, provide for an advance vote for an election. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force January 1, 2019. 100 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package *Amendments passed in July 2020 under Bill 29: The Local Authorities Election Amendment Act ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: October 2020 Classification: Public Implementation Fact Sheet Third Party Advertising Amendments Local Authorities Election Act, 2018 & 2020 Third Party Advertising Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: Part 8 Previous requirement: Prior to 2018, the LAEA did not address third-party advertising in municipal and school board elections. What has changed? Rules have been added governing the finances and accountability of third parties that advertise to promote or oppose the election of a candidate during the election period (May 1 – close of voting stations on Election Day in the year of an election). The rules for contributions, receipting, handling of funds, and disclosure reporting of activities will generally parallel the rules that apply to municipal and school board candidates, and also parallel requirements set out for provincial campaigns where possible. Like the rules for provincial campaigns, certain prohibited corporations, non-residents, and registered charities will be unable to make contributions to third party advertisers, but Alberta corporations and trade unions will generally be able to make contributions for such advertising. What does the public need to know? Third parties interested in advertising during a municipal or school board election to oppose or promote a candidate, will be required to register with the municipality or school board they intend to advertise in. Third party advertisers will be required to file disclosure statements detailing advertisements, expenses, and contributions received. Third party advertisers will be required to know who is eligible to make a contribution, registration requirements and all reporting requirements to the municipality. Third party advertisers who undertake advertising to promote or oppose a candidate in more than ten local jurisdictions, may register directly with a Minister appointed provincial registrar. If a third party is registered with the provincial registrar, they are not required to register with the local jurisdiction. What do municipalities or school boards need to know? Municipalities and school boards will be responsible for ensuring that a register of all third party advertisers that have registered is available to the public during regular business hours. They will also be responsible for collecting disclosure statements from third party advertisers and making them available to the public during regular business hours. When do these changes take place? The amendments to the LAEA came into force December 11, 2018 and September 1, 2020. 101 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 10.1 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-01 Subject: Drumheller RCMP Presentation Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance Recommended Motion: That Council receive for information the Drumheller RCMP Report. Background/ Proposal Sgt. Bourque from the Drumheller RCMP detachment will be presenting to Council today at 8:35 a.m. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: He will be providing Council the recent statistics from the Drumheller Detachment. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. That Council receive for information 2. That Council request more information Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: N/A Follow-up Actions: N/A CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 102 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 10.2 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2020-02 Subject: Redesignation Bylaw 1827 Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Prepared By: Deanna Keiver, Planning & Development Officer Presented By: Deanna Keiver, Planning & Development Officer Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth Recommended Motions: 1. Council move second reading of proposed Bylaw 1827 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 from the Agriculture District to the Agriculture Business District. 2. Council move third reading of proposed Bylaw 1827 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 from the Agricultural District to the Agricultural Business District. Background/ Proposal Roger Runnels and Renae Franche have applied to redesignate a .5 acre +/- portion of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 from the Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District. The purpose of the application to redesignate a .5 +/- acre from the existing 10.4 acres is to allow for the operation of a commercial greenhouse and to provide retail services and workshops to the public. Under the current Land Use Bylaw 1808, redesignation is required for a commercial greenhouse. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: The subject parcel is accessed by Township Road 30-4 (Linden East Road). The portion of land to be rezoned encompasses two existing greenhouses and a small area for future development. Below are the uses that can potentially be introduced on the lands that have been redesignated to the Agriculture Business District. A public hearing was held as required under the MGA earlier today. 103 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 10.2 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2020-01 Financial Implications: $900.00 cost of redesignation for the Developer Development Permit and Safety Codes Permit Fees Council Options: 1. Council move second reading of proposed Bylaw 1827. 2. Council move third reading of proposed Bylaw 1827. 3. Council request more information prior to proceeding to second and third reading. Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☒ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☒ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: Proposed Bylaw 1827 Follow-up Actions: Administration will ensure if approved, the zoning will be reflected in our current mapping and the appropriate notices will be sent. Administration will also make sure the applicant obtains the necessary development permit and safety code permits. Director Approval: Laurie Watt, Director Community Services CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 104 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package BYLAW NO. 1827 REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DISTRICT BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1808 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended, a Municipal Council has authority to govern and to pass bylaws respecting the municipality; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1808 in the manner hereinafter. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendment thereto, enacts as follows: 1. THAT in PART XIV- LAND USE MAPS, the relevant .5 +/- acres of SW 27-30-25 W4 Plan 121 0619 Block 1 Lot 2 shown on the sketch below are to be redesignated from A- Agricultural District to AB- Agriculture Business District. 105 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1827, Agriculture District to Agriculture Business District Bylaw Page 2 of 2 2. EFFECTIVE DATE (1) This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading. READ a first time on this 13 day of October, 2020. Public Hearing Date on this 10 day of November, 2020 READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2020. READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2020. Reeve Jerry Wittstock Date Bylaw Signed Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen 106 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 12.0 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2020-01 Subject: Council Follow-up Action List Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service Recommended Motion: That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented. Background/ Proposal To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List. Discussion/ Options/ Benefits/ Disadvantages: Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow-up Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. This document is regularly updated after each Council meeting. Financial Implications: N/A Council Options: 1. Receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information. 2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments. Recommended Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication) Goal: To educate and inform citizens Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication) Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making) Goal: To share or delegate decision making Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other- Attachments: November 10, 2020 Council Follow-Up Action List Follow-up Actions: Update Action List and provide updated Council Follow-Up Action List at the next Council meeting. CAO Approval: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer 107 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status 14-Jan-20 27/20 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the funds realized from the sale of surplus equipment located on the property located at SE 15-28-22 W4M be transferred to the Building Reserve.Laurie Watt will be disposed of by first quarter 2021 11-Feb-20 49/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for Uncollectable Education Property Taxes on Oil and Gas Properties.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress; the application intake for this grant is not until January 2021. Complete at same time as motion 308/2020 & 355/2020 21-Jul-20 308/2020 Councillor King moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on these Oil & Gas Properties.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress; the application intake for this grant is not until January 2021. Complete at same time as motion 49/2020. 21-Jul-20 311/2020 Councillor Penner moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC)for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on these Oil & Gas Properties.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress; the application intake for this grant is not until January 2021. 08-Sep-20 355/2020 Councillor Penner moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on these Oil & Gas Properties.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress; the application intake for this grant is not until January 2021. Complete at same time as motion 49/2020 & 308/2020 27-Oct-20 467/2020 Councillor Hugo moved that administration submit an application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for the uncollectable Education Requisition and the uncollectable Designated Industrial Property Requisition on these Oil and Gas properties.Marika Von Mirbach In Progress; the application intake for this grant is not until January 2021. 24-Mar-20 169/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to bring back the Procedural Bylaw for revision immediately following the conclusion of the COVID-19 event.Carolyn Van der Kuil On hold until COVID-19 is over 14-Apr-20 190/2020 Councillor Christie moved to direct administration to pursue the road closure and consolidation of a portion of Range Road 26-0, which is an undeveloped road allowance adjacent to the Keiver’s Lake Campground.Barb Hazelton Bringing RFD to November 10th Council Meeting for first reading and set public hearing. 23-Jun-20 280/2020 Councillor King moved that Council directs Administration to actively pursue further details on a partnership opportunity with the Province for Bleriot Ferry Campground and Tolman West Campground.Bowen Clausen Waiting for Province to release details likely Fall 2020 21-Jul-20 302/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council move first reading of Bylaw 1823 to pursue the road closure and consolidation of a portion of Township Road 28-4, which is an undeveloped road allowance adjacent to the south end of Horseshoe Canyon (more specifically the SW-27-28-21-W4), and road plan 834 LK into descriptive plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2.Barb Hazelton Waiting for Minister Approval; In Progress Council Action Items 108 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Council Action Items 21-Jul-20 319/2020 Councillor Keiver moved that Council direct Administration to work with local groups for the purpose of utilizing the area behind the County Office for community benefit.Mike Haugen In Progress 08-Sep-20 353/2020 Councillor King moved to suspend the pay parking and the day use washroom facility projects at Horseshoe Canyon, and directs administration to work with the focus group to identify gaps that private industry may not be able to fill.Bowen Clausen Group will have their first meeting this week! 13-Oct-20 392/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to include these fees in the next update of the Master Rates Bylaw.Carolyn Van der Kuil Master Rates Bylaw coming to Council in January 2021 13-Oct-20 394/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council schedule the Public Hearing, as per Section 230 & 692 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on November 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Barb Hazelton On the agenda for November 10, 2020 13-Oct-20 395/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to engage with the residents within the defined area east of Three Hills to gauge the interest in a municipal water supply system.John McKiernan Correspondence to the ratepayers within the specified area will be drafted and sent with a targeted date of the first quarter in 2021 13-Oct-20 399/2020 Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to bring back Policy 1-29-3, Agricultural Pests – Clubroot, to a future Council meeting with further information.COMPLETED Bowen Clausen On the agenda for the October 27, 2020 Council Meeting 13-Oct-20 419/2020 Councillor King moved to direct administration to obtain a business plan along with additional support information for the Trochu Seniors Supportive Living Facility Project.Mike Haugen In progress, awaiting Town of Trochu 27-Oct-20 460/2020 Councillor King moved that Council approve the assessed land value of $1750.00 for subdivision KNE200140 for the applicant to purchase his access and yard.COMPLETED Barb Hazelton 27-Oct-20 461/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council confirms Policy 1-30, Soil Conservation- Stubble Burning, as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 462/2002 Councillor King moved that Council delete Policy 1-30-1, Soil Conservation – ASB Equipment Rental. COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 463/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoints the following persons to the Horseshoe Canyon Focus Group: Cathy Price; Cathy Prohl; Dennis Dey; Kim Pliva; and Robert Long.COMPLETED Bowen Clausen 27-Oct-20 464/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve the donation of K2 and E11 to Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad (ASFA). COMPLETED Deb Grosfield 27-Oct-20 465/2020 Councillor King moved that Council approve keeping E21 for training and out of service temporary replacement, however to no longer fund this on the Capital Replacement Plan.COMPLETED Deb Grosfield 27-Oct-20 466/2020 Councillor King moved that the amount of $1,052,001.95 in property taxes be expensed and cancelled on rolls 33242220400, 34221610703, 34222431200, 33240810700, 33233440900, 32223620400, 32223520400, 32221220600, 31250920600, 32232410800, 40002010000, 28201820500, 28201820501, 28212010800, 40001680000.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach 27-Oct-20 468/2020 Councillor Christie moved that administration be directed to void any 2020 penalties currently attached to therolls listed in motion 466/2020 COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach 109 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Council Action Items 27-Oct-20 469/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receive the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2020 for information.COMPLETED Bill McKennan 27-Oct-20 470/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council approves Policy 1-29-3, Agricultural Pests – Clubroot, as presented.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 471/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council approve the Round Two Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations funding to the following organizations: Three Hills Figure Skating Club- $1,169.99 Huxley Community Association- $865.20 COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 472/2020 Councillor King moved that Council receives for information the 2020 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Resolutions Listing.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 473/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 2021 Budget and Allocations as presented.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 474/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to bring back more information on the Kneehill Adult Learning request. COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil More information will be provided to Nov 10th meeting. 27-Oct-20 475/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the October 15th, 2020 Kneehill Regional Partnership Protocol once a final editing has been completed.Mike Haugen 27-Oct-20 476/2020 Councillor King moved that Council appoint Deputy Reeve McGhee as the primary for the Kneehill Regional Partnership and appoint Councillor Christie as the alternate for the Kneehill Regional Partnership.COMPLETED Mike Haugen 27-Oct-20 477/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve Policy 11-2, Letter of Support, as presented.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil 27-Oct-20 478/2020 Councillor King moved that Council accept the report on the Assessment Model Review for information, as presented.COMPLETED Mike Haugen 27-Oct-20 479/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct Administration to take the necessary steps to transfer Lot: 1ER Block 2 Plan: 8210253 to the Province. Mike Haugen AB Transportation has been notified. Waiting reply! 27-Oct-20 484/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve a Tax Agreement with Corse Energy Corp. for payment of 2020 taxes in four payments, October to January, with no penalties to be assessed.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach 27-Oct-20 485/2020 Councillor King moved that Council agree to entering a Tax Agreement with Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. for the payment of 2020 taxes over a 12 month payment plan, from October 21, 2020 to September 30, 2021, with no penalties to be assessed.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach 27-Oct-20 486/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the CAO to sign the October 27th Memorandum of Understanding.COMPLETED Mike Haugen 110 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package AMENDMENT SUMMARY Council Meeting Date: November 10, 2020 Purpose: The purpose of the Amendment Summary is to explain the differences from the original package that was presented at the Council meeting compared to the amended version. Agenda: 9.3 Fire Ban Package: No items were added to the Package. 111 2020.11.10 Adopted Council Package