Council Highlights - November 2, 2020
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Update from the Cannabis Control Committee (CCC)
Chair of the CCC Tim Nohara presented an updated to Council Monday evening, outlining the work that has been completed in a 14-month period, ending on July 31, 2020, including an updated regulatory framework forecast and the plans for the fall, winter, and spring of 2020/2021
Results from the 14 months leading up to July 31, 2020, include the extension of the Interim Control Bylaw, extensive research conducted on all aspects relating to cannabis, the passage of the Odorous Industries Nuisance Bylaw, an amendment to the Official Plan, an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, and an amendment to the Site Plan Control Bylaw.
Looking ahead, Nohara outlined the work the CCC will be engaged in during the coming months, including assisting the Town with implementing the Odorous Industries Nuisance Bylaw, improving the Light Bylaw, developing a residents guide for Pelham's Cannabis Regulatory Framework, and supporting the information needs of the Town with various ongoing cannabis files.
2020 bridge and culvert inspection program and rehabilitation and replacement needs analysis
In accordance with Ontario Regulation 104/97 passed pursuant to the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Town of Pelham is required to undertake an inspection, under the direction of a Professional Engineer, for every bridge and major culvert at least once every two years.
The Town has twenty-three (23) structures with a span of 3m or greater. In 2020, twenty-three (23) structures were inspected in accordance with the regulations.
Each structure was given a priority ranking based on the condition of the structure. The priority ranking for each structure was based on the following categories: NOW, 1-5 Years, 6-10 Years, and Adequate. In addition to the priority rankings, the structures were classified with a General Overall Condition Rating and a corresponding Bridge Condition Index (BCI) value.
In addition each structure was evaluated based on its overall condition and provided and given a Structure Condition Classification and Corresponding Bridge Condition index value (BCI). The BCI values were provided in the following ranges: Very Good (BCI 80 – 100), Good (BCI 70 – 79), Fair (BCI 60 – 69), and Poor (BCI 0 – 59).
Based on the 2020 inspections the current condition of the structures in the Town of Pelham are as follows: Very Good (22% of the structures), Good (56% of the structures), Fair (9% of the structures), and Poor (13% of the structures). Based on the above analysis 78% of the structures are in Very Good to Good condition.
The overall network BCI is approximately 71.7. Based on the 2018 inspections the overall network BCI was 67.9. The slight improvement is attributed to the completed replacement of the Poth Street Culvert (Structure No. 24).
Based on the needs analysis completed by Ellis Engineering approximately 43% of the structures are adequate and do not need any maintenance or rehabilitation work completed. Approximately 4% of the structures require maintenance and or rehabilitation in 6 to 10 years, 4% of the structures require maintenance or rehabilitation/replacement in 1-5 years, and 48% of the structures have immediate “NOW” needs. The “NOW” needs can range from minor scour protection works to full replacement and is based upon the condition of each individual structure. Overall the Town’s structures are in good condition (78% of the structures); however, it is critical to invest in minor maintenance and rehabilitation works in order to maintain the network.