AGENDA Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at the Nanton Fire Hall, Avenue

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1 1 of 64 AGENDA Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at the Nanton Fire Hall, Avenue REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 1.1 Adoption of Agenda (Res) 2. PRESENTATIONS: 2.1 Ashley Miller and Kennedy Woof Nanton Visitors Information Centre 2017 Report 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: 3.1 ADOPTION: Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2017 E Services Committee Meeting July 8, E 3.2 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Proposed Bylaw for Solid Waste and Recycling Disposal #1293/17 - E 4. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.1 Proposed Fees & Rates Bylaw amendment - #1295/17 - E 4.2 Proposed Traffic Bylaw #1294/17 E Avenue Discussions E 4.4 Five Year Capital Plan changes E 4.5 Bench Plaques E 4.6 Authorization for Advance Vote - E 5. CORRESPONDENCE: 5.1 FOR ACTION: 5.2 FOR INFORMATION: A.A.M.D. & C. Newsletter, Contact, August 10, 16, Digest of AUMA/AMSC News, August 10, 17, 24, Mayor s reply to Solid Waste and Recycling cart program ed 17/08/ High River Health Foundation Dinner/Auction event October 21, 2017 E Community Futures Annual Performance Report, Financial Statements & Auditor Statements - Perusal 6. REPORTS:

2 2 of CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Meeting Status Report E 7. IN CAMERA: 71. Industrial Land Sale Proposal FOIP Section 16(1) 7.2 CAO Review FOIP Section 17(4)(f) 8. ADJOURNMENT:

3 3 of 64 MINUTES Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at the Nanton Fire Hall, Avenue REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Rick Everett and Councillors Corrine Anchoris, Jennifer Handley, Jakob Hensel, Dave Mitchell, Christophe Labrune and Beryl West. OTHERS PRESENT: Kevin Miller Lisa Lockton Marianne Morrison Georgina Sharpe Mark Pretzlaff Chief Administrative Officer Legislative Services Director of Corporate Services Planning & Development Officer Recreation Director 1. CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Everett at 7:02 p.m. RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Mitchell The Regular Council agenda for August 21, 2017 was accepted with the following addition: 4.7 Discussion regarding downtown parking. CARRIED 2. PRESENTATIONS: 2.1 Green For Life (GFL) Environmental Inc. Representative 7:05 7:15 p.m. Randy Minnings, District Manager, Calgary, Mike Gibson, Operations Manager, Cheryl Allidina, Sales Manager and Larry Bateman, Contract Manager. The Green For Life representatives were present at the meeting to update Council on the status of their program and respond to any questions or concerns. Mr. Minnings advised Council that the cart drop off had begun today with 600 carts delivered today. Information regarding operational efficiencies of front yard pick up were discussed. The presentation concluded at 7:25 p.m. at which time the delegation left the meeting. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: 3.1 ADOPTION: Regular Meeting of Council - E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Labrune The Councillors all having read the minutes and there being no errors, omissions or corrections, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Town of Nanton held July 10, 2017, were accepted as distributed. CARRIED 1 of 4

4 4 of BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Information Brief, Westview Phase III, status report RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Mitchell The information brief regarding the status of Westview Phase III was accepted for information and filing. CARRIED Georgina Sharpe left the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 4. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.1 Committee of the Whole review of proposed Waste & Recycling Management Bylaw E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Hensel IT WAS MOVED to recess the Regular Meeting at 7:32 p.m. in order to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting, in accordance with Town of Nanton Council Procedure Bylaw #1274, Section 9, to discuss the proposed Solid Waste and Recycling Disposal bylaw. CARRIED Marianne Morrison entered the meeting at 7:50 p.m. RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Hensel The Committee of the Whole of Council of the Town of Nanton directs Administration to include edits to the proposed bylaw presented respecting waste disposal and recycling and return the bylaw to the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting for consideration of first reading. CARRIED RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Handley IT WAS MOVED to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 7:55 p.m. CARRIED 4.2 Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation Donation E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Mitchell Approved a donation to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation in the amount of $250.00, funded by the Grants to Other Organizations account. CARRIED 4.3 Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Labrune Approve entering into the Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement. CARRIED 4.4 Southern Alberta Emergency Management Resource Sharing Agreement E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - West Approve entering into the Southern Alberta Emergency Management Resource Sharing Agreement (SAEMRSA), as proposed in correspondence forwarded from the SAEMRSA Leadership Group. CARRIED 4.5 Relaxation Request Town of Nanton Animal Control Bylaw E Councillor Hensel declared a potential conflict of interest and excused himself from Council Chambers during the discussion and vote.

5 5 of 64 RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Mitchell Moved to approve the request of a potential purchaser of the property described as Lot 2, Block 39, Plan to allow for a maximum of four dogs, with the relaxation to expire upon the sale, transfer, or death of any of the four dogs. Further, as a condition of approval, if the potential purchaser does purchase the property, the adjacent landowners must be notified and confirm in writing agreement with the relaxation. CARRIED Councillor Hensel returned to the Council table at 8:10 p.m. 4.6 Relaxation Request Town of Nanton Animal Control Bylaw E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Handley Moved to approve the request from the property owner of Lot 9, Block 77, Plan for a relaxation of Town of Nanton Animal Control Bylaw #1237/11 to allow for a maximum of four dogs at the residence, and further that as a condition of approval, the adjacent landowners must be notified and confirm in writing agreement with the relaxation. CARRIED 4.7 Downtown Parking discussion Addition to agenda moved to In Camera as 9.1 as per FOIP Section 23(1) and 25(1). 5. CORRESPONDENCE: 5.1 FOR ACTION: Mosquito Creek Foundation - Crosswalk A request was forwarded on behalf of the Mosquito Creek Foundation proposing diagonal pedestrian crossing at the 20 Street and 22 Avenue four way stop intersection. Administration will bring forward further information in this regard for Council s consideration. 5.2 FOR INFORMATION: A.A.M.D. & C. Newsletter, Contact, July 12, 19, 27, August 2, Digest of AUMA/AMSC News, July 12, 19, 26, August 4, Chinook Country Tourist Association Newsletter June 29/17 ed 17/07/ Rowan House 5 th Anniversary Celebration July 24/17 - ed 17/07/ Letter from Minister of Innovation, Science & Economic Development, Honourable Navdeep Bains congratulations re: Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre Upgrades support by Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program - E AUMA Resolution proposal to merge with AAMDC into one association ed 17/07/ Community Foundation Lethbridge & Southern Alberta Mayor s invitation to annual Friends of the Foundation Dinner, September 28/17 perusal basket Alberta Emergency Services Medal Program ed 17/07/ Rowan House Society Newsletter ed July 31, REPORTS: 6.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Meeting Status Report E Monthly Report On table

6 6 of FINANCIAL: Second quarter Enclosed 6.3 DEPARTMENT: Director of Corporate Services - E Director of Operations n/a Planning & Development Officer E Recreation Manager - E Fire Chief - E 6.4 COUNCIL: No reports 6.5 OTHERS: Mosquito Creek Foundation Representative - E RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Hensel Moved that all written reports, as recorded on the agenda for August 21, 2017, be accepted for information and filing. CARRIED 7. IN CAMERA: 7.1 Downtown Parking Discussion (moved from 4.7 as per FOIP Section 23(1) & 25(1)) 7.2 CAO Review FOIP Section 17(4)(f) RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Labrune IT WAS MOVED to recess the Regular Meeting at 8:35 p.m. in order to hold an In Camera Meeting pursuant to Section 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 17(4)(f) and 23(1) and 25(1). CARRIED Kevin Miller left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Marianne Morrison and Lisa Lockton left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Mayor Everett assumed the duties of recording secretary for the remainder of the meeting. RESOLUTION #194-17/08/21 West IT WAS MOVED to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 9:15 p.m. CARRIED 8. ADJOURNMENT: RESOLUTION # /08/21 - Labrune IT WAS MOVED to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 9:16 p.m. TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER KM:ll These minutes accepted and signed this 5 th day of September, 2017.

7 7 of 64 MINUTES Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Conference Room at the Town Office Avenue SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chairperson Jennifer Handley and Members Christophe Labrune, Beryl West and Rick Everett (ex-oficio). OTHERS: Kevin Miller Chief Administrative Officer 1. CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 1.1 The meeting was called to order by Chair Handley at 1:30 p.m. RESOLUTION # 1-17/07/08 20/30 - Labrune IT WAS MOVED to accept the agenda for the August 8, 2017 Services Committee meeting as distributed 2. DELEGATIONS BY APPOINTMENT: None scheduled. 3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: 3.1 Minutes of the last meeting of the June 6, 2017 Services Committee were accepted at the Regular Meeting of Council held June 19, BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: 4.1 Community Standards Bylaw finalization E The Committee reviewed the proposed final draft of the Community Bylaw as presented. The following edits were requested: Ensuring gender neutral language Adding provisions for natural landscaping 4.2 Animal Control Bylaw - Consideration of cats within bylaw as domestic animals - E 4.3 Proposal for Urban Chickens - E 4.4 Research regarding Beekeeping - E 4.5 Nanton Spring Water Line discussion The committee was updated on work and efforts happening with Administration, and the Springline Users Group, towards improvements and enhancements to the springline.

8 8 of REPORTS: None 6. ADJOURNMENT: RESOLUTION # 2-17/07/08 20/30 - West Moved to adjourn the Services Committee meeting at 3:27 p.m. TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHAIRPERSON CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER KM:ll These minutes accepted and signed this 5 th day of September, 2017.

9 9 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: September 5, 2017 Agenda Item:3.1 Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw INTRODUCTION: With the changes to an automated cart-based system in Nanton for solid waste and recycling pickup, the Town of Nanton s Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw requires changes to support the new program. BACKGROUND: This Bylaw was originally reviewed in Committee of the Whole during the August 21, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. This Bylaw has been heavily influenced by the City of Calgary, which uses a similar collections program as has started in Nanton. The Bylaw is designed to be highly robust, and supports automated cart-based collections of waste and recycling regardless of whether or not the system is delivered in the front street or rear alley. It also supports the continued operation of the community recycling depot. All edits have been made as requested by Council at the last meeting, as well as a number of administrative edits to bring some of the definitions and terms used by Calgary to how we address terms in Nanton. Administration is requesting all 3 readings of this Bylaw at this meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Approve the Town of Nanton Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw as presented IMPLICATIONS: We will have the supportive Bylaw in place for the automated cart-based collections system. #2 Approve the Town off Nanton Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw with changes IMPLICATIONS. #3. Refer the Bylaw to administration for further work. IMPLICATIONS: If there are edits requested that are too complex to deal with at the meeting, Council may refer this matter back to Administration for further editing and updating. While we can continue operations without the Bylaw fully in place, please note that any infractions will not be able to be addressed until such time as this Bylaw is finalized. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: 1. Moved to read Bylaw #1293/17, the Town of Nanton Waste and Recycling Bylaw, for the first time.

10 10 of Moved to read Bylaw #1293/17 for the second time. 3. Moved to grant unanimous consent to read to third and final reading of Bylaw #1293/17 4. Moved to read Bylaw #1293/17, the Town of Nanton Waste and Recycling Bylaw, for the third and final time. Budget Expense: n/a Attachments: Proposed Bylaw #1293/17 Applicable Legislation: Municipal Government Act Prepared By: Kevin Miller APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

11 11 of 64 BYLAW Bylaw Number:1293/17 A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWN OF NANTON IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA RESPECTING WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 1. AUTHORITY & ENACTMENT: WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 (the Act) provides that Council may pass bylaws for the municipal purposes respecting the services provided by or on behalf of the municipality, and the enforcement of bylaws; and WHEREAS it is desirable to regulate and manage the storage, collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables within the Town of Nanton; NOW THEREFORE, under the authority and subject to the provisions of the Act, as amended, the Council of the Town of Nanton, duly assembled, does hereby enact the following: 2. INTERPRETATION: 2.1 This Bylaw may be referred to as the Waste and Recycling Bylaw. 3. DEFINITIONS: 3.1 In this Bylaw: alley means a lane intended primarily for access to the rear yard of adjacent property; animal waste means all forms of waste from animals or the treatment of animals except animal carcasses or parts; automated collection means the collection of waste or recyclable materials by means of a mechanical system into vehicles specially designed for such purposes; automated collection containers means containers approved and provided by the Town for automated collection of waste and recyclable material; may also be referred to as carts ; biomedical waste means medical waste that requires proper handling and disposal due to environmental, aesthetic, and health and safety concerns as well as risks to human health and includes: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) human anatomical waste; infectious human waste; infectious animal waste; microbiological waste;

12 12 of 64 (v) (vi) blood and body fluid waste; and medical sharps; black cart means a black automated collection container provided for the collection of solid waste; blue cart means a blue automated collection container provided for the collection of residential recyclable material; Bylaw means this Bylaw as it may be amended from time to time and includes all Schedules attached to this Bylaw; Chief Administrative Officer, or CAO, means the person appointed by the Council of the Town as its Chief Administrative Officer, or that person s designate; collection means picking up and gathering waste or recyclable material, including transport of the waste or recyclable material to a disposal site or material recovery facility, as applicable; collector means a person employed or contracted to collect waste or recyclable materials; commercial bin means a container provided for the storage of waste with a capacity of more than three-hundred-sixty-five (365) litres and constructed to be emptied mechanically into a collection vehicle; community recycling depot means an area maintained by the Town and accessible to the public that contains bins and containment areas designated for the collection of recyclable material by the Town; condominium means a building or structure where there exists a type of ownership of individual units, generally in a multi-unit development or project where the owner possesses an interest as a tenant in common with other owners in accordance with the provisioning of the Condominium Property Act; construction and demolition waste means materials generated in the course of construction, demolition or renovation on a parcel; disposal site means any location designated by the CAO for the disposal of waste or any other facility which is approved by Alberta Environment for the disposal of waste; dwelling unit means a building designed for human habitation and which is intended to be used as a residence for one or more persons but does not include travel trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles, or other mobile living units, hotel, motel, dormitory, boarding house or other similar accommodation; general medical waste means non-hazardous medical waste and includes soiled dressings, sponges, surgery drapes, lavage tubes, casts, catheters, disposable pads, disposable gloves, specimen containers, lab coats and aprons, tubings, filters, towels and disposable sheets, but excludes biomedical waste; hazardous waste means waste that is generated from any property and has one or more hazardous properties as described in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12, as amended and Waste Control Regulation (Alta. Reg. 192/1996), Schedule 1, as amended; industrial waste means waste generated by commercial or industrial activities that presents health, safety or environmental concerns, and includes, but is not limited to, lime, sulfur, asbestos, contaminated soils, empty chemical containers and drums, carbon, acids, caustics, sludge, and

13 13 of 64 industrial sump water, but excludes hazardous waste and biomedical waste; material recovery facility means a facility that receives and prepares recyclable material for marketing; medical sharp means a needle device or any non-needle sharp used for withdrawing body fluids, accessing an artery or vein, administering medications or other fluids, or any other device that can reasonably be expected to penetrate the skin or any other part of the body; Municipal waste and recycling services means the management of collection and disposal services of solid waste and/or recycling provided by the Town and pursuant to the Town s responsibility to comply with environmental, regulatory, public health and permit requirement or guidelines; non-residential property means any property that are not a residential dwelling and includes an apartment building, any residential property containing more than three (3) dwelling units, commercial or industrial properties, a parcel of land which does not contain a dwelling unit, and any property that is exempt from municipal assessment or taxation; non-residential recyclable material means the materials as designated in Schedule B, but does not include construction and demolition waste; owner includes the person shown as the owner on the land title for a property, the occupant of a property, the lessee or tenant of a property, the condominium board of a condominium property, or the property management company that holds itself out as responsible for the maintenance of a property, as applicable; person means an individual, firm, corporation, entity, owner, occupier, lessee or tenant; plastic garbage bag means a plastic bag specifically marketed to store waste for collection, and excludes plastic bags that are intended for other purposes; residential property means any building intended for residential use, including a single detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, multiplex, rowhouse and townhouse, but excludes an apartment building or any other building comprising of more than three (3) residential units; residential recyclable material means the materials collected from residential properties as designated in Schedule A; tag or additional waste tag means the self-adhesive sticker issued, upon payment to the Town, which is to be affixed in such a manner as to be visible for case of identifying refuse for collection over and above the base rate limit within the automated collection container; Town means the municipal corporation of the Town of Nanton or the area located within the boundaries of the Town, as the context requires; waste means anything that is set out for collection and includes animal waste, industrial waste, general medical waste, or yard waste, but excludes hazardous waste and biomedical waste; waste container means a container approved for solid waste collection, and includes an automated collection container, commercial bin and a litter receptacle which is intended for public use; yard waste means waste from gardening or horticultural activities and includes grass, leaves, plants, tree and hedge clippings, and sod.

14 14 of GENERAL PROVISIONS: 4.1 The CAO, or their designate, is authorized to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) approve or set specifications for commercial bins, waste containers, automated collection containers and plastic garbage bags; specify the types of waste or recyclable material accepted at a Town disposal site, Town material recovery facility or community recycling depot; specify the quantities and types of waste or recyclable material eligible for collection; determine the time and frequency of the collection of waste or recyclable material; make and execute agreements on behalf of the Town for the collection of waste or recyclable material and disposal services; grant approvals and permissions as set out in this Bylaw; designate properties as non-residential or residential for the purposes of this Bylaw; establish systems for billing and collecting rates, fees and charges; and any other matter as relating to the operation of the collection of solid waste and recycling. 4.2 No person shall scavenge waste or recyclable material from a commercial bin, waste container, automated collection container, litter receptacle, plastic garbage bag or community recycling depot. 4.3 The owner of any property shall store waste or recyclable material on the property from which it is generated, unless it is stored on other property with the consent of the owner and occupant of those other property. 4.4 No person shall deposit waste or recyclable material in a waste or recycling container or commercial bin without the consent of: (a) (b) (c) the owner of the container or bin; the owner of the property where the container or bin is located; and the occupant of the property where the container or bin is located. 4.5 No owner of a residential dwelling shall set out for collection any waste that is not generated from their residential dwelling. 4.6 An owner shall ensure that waste or recyclable material stored or set out for collection on or adjacent to that owner s property does not: (a) (b) create offensive odours; or become untidy.

15 15 of AUTOMATED COLLECTION CONTAINERS: 5.1 Residential dwellings that are eligible for automated collection of residential waste or recyclable material will be delivered and assigned an automated collection container. 5.2 The number of automated collection containers required and the size of the automated collection containers required will be determined by the CAO. 5.3 Automated collection containers shall remain the property of the Town and may be removed by the Town, its contractors or agents at the direction of the CAO. 5.4 Automated collection containers assigned to a residential dwelling shall remain with that residential dwelling. 5.5 Owners of residential dwellings are responsible for all automated collection containers assigned to the residential dwelling and shall ensure that the containers are: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) kept clean; secured against theft or loss; maintained in good condition; not altered in any way, including any alteration of the exterior, except to mark the civic address of the property on the cart; used only for residential recyclable material if the container is an automated collection container for residential recyclable material; and available to the Town, its contractors or agents within a reasonable time frame for the purposes of inspection, maintenance or repair 5.6 An owner of a residential dwelling shall be responsible for all fees related to automated collection containers issued for the owner s property including fees for the maintenance, repair or replacement of the automated collection container. No fees shall be charged by the Town for repair or replacement of an automated cart due to a defect in materials or workmanship of the cart. 6. RESIDENTIAL WASTE COLLECTION: 6.1 All residential dwellings shall have waste collected by automated collection. 6.2 Waste shall be placed in an automated collection container for waste. Additional waste, properly tagged with an additional garbage tag purchased from the Town of Nanton, may be placed near the automated collection container for waste. 6.3 Additional waste tags shall only be used when a person s automated collection cart is full. Additional waste tags may not be used as a replacement to automated cart collection. 6.4 An owner shall ensure that automated collection containers for waste used at the owner s property are filled so that the total weight of the container and its contents does not exceed sixty (60) kilograms. 6.5 All waste shall be bagged prior to depositing in an automated collection container. No loose waste is to be placed in waste collection carts. 6.6 Unless an owner has written approval from the CAO to set an automated collection container for waste out for collection at a specific location, the owner shall ensure that an automated

16 16 of 64 collection container filled with waste: (a) (b) (c) is located at least one (1) metre from any object on any side of the container; has an overhead clearance above the top of the automated collection container of three (3) metres; if intended for front street collection, is: (i) (ii) (iii) located in front of the residential dwelling that generated the waste materials; located on the street at the curb with the wheels of the cart against the curb; and placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the cart facing the street; (d) if intended for alley collection, is: (i) (ii) (iii) located behind the residential dwelling that generated the waste materials; located adjacent to the alley on level ground and not on a step or raised platform of any kind; and placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the container facing the alley; (e) is not obstructing traffic in the street or alley. 6.7 When additional waste is set out for collection, a minimum of one (1) meter of space must be present between the automated collection container and any additional waste. 7. RESIDENTIAL RECYCLABLES COLLECTION: 7.1 Except with respect to community recycling depots, or as specified by the CAO, an owner of an eligible residential dwelling shall set out any residential recyclable material for collection services in an automated collection container for recycling. 7.2 Where residential recyclable material is placed in a receptacle other than an automated collection container for recycling, the receptacle and its contents will not be collected. 7.3 An owner shall ensure that automated collection containers for recycling used at a residential owner s property are filled so that: (a) (b) the total weight of the container and its contents does not exceed sixty(60) kilograms; and the container contains only residential recyclable material. 7.4 All recyclable material accepted in an automated recycling container shall be deposited in the automated container without any sorting or bagging of materials, unless otherwise provided in this bylaw (i.e. plastic bags bagged within a bag). 7.5 Unless an owner has written approval from the CAO to set an automated collection container for recycling out for collection at a specific location, the owner shall ensure that an automated collection container filled with recyclables:

17 17 of 64 (a) (b) (c) is located at least one (1) metre from any object on any side of the container; has an overhead clearance above the top of the automated collection container of three (3) metres; if intended for front street collection, is: i. located in front of the residential dwelling that generated the recyclable materials; ii. located on the street at the curb; or on the driveway at the street; and iii. placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the cart facing the street; (d) if intended for alley collection, is: i. located behind the residential dwelling that generated the recyclable materials; ii. located adjacent to the alley on level ground and not on a step or raised platform of any kind; and iii. placed in an upright position with the lid closed and the front of the container facing the alley; (e) is not obstructing traffic in the street or alley. 8 RESIDENTIAL WASTE AND RECYCLING 8.1 Residential waste and recycling collection services are provided to all residential property dwelling units. and condominiums, unless the condominium contains more than two dwelling units. 8.2 Owners of residential property dwelling units with more than one self-contained suite must ensure there is a single waste storage location for the residential dwelling which is directly accessible from a street or alley. 8.3 An owner of a residential dwelling shall ensure that only automated collection containers provided by the Town of Nanton are used at their residential dwelling. 8.4 An owner must ensure that residential waste and recycling containers used at their property are filled so that: (a) (b) (c) the cover of the container fits properly; contents of the container can be easily removed from the container; and the total weight of the container and its contents does not exceed 60 kilograms. 8.4 An owner or resident must ensure that plastic garbage bags used at their property for the purpose of collection of additional waste: (a) (b) (c) (d) are water-tight and securely tied; are capable of holding their contents without breaking; the total weight of a bag and contents does not exceed 20 kilograms; and have an appropriate tag affixed to the bag.

18 18 of An owner or resident shall: (a) (b) set out automated collection containers and any additional waste out for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection; and set automated collection containers and any additional waste out for collection no earlier than 12 hours prior to 7:00 a.m. for collection the next day; (c) remove automated collection containers from the collection location within 12 hours of the collection time. 9. NON-RESIDENTIAL WASTE AND RECYCLING: 9.1 An apartment building, whether or not it is also a condominium, is considered commercial property for the purposes of this Bylaw. 9.2 The owner of commercial property must ensure waste generated at the property is set out in a commercial bin for collection from a reputable commercial waste handling provider. 9.3 The owner, operator or residents of non-residential property must ensure that non-residential recyclable material generated on a property is: (a) collected and stored separate from other waste; and (b) taken to and deposited at a materials recovery facility or community recycling depot. 9.4 The owner of commercial property must ensure sufficient commercial bins or waste containers are available to hold and retain all waste from the property. 9.5 The owner of any non-residential property must ensure that: (a) (b) the waste containers are located in a central place that allows direct vehicular access to the bins; and snow and ice does not accumulate near the waste containers such that vehicle access is impeded. 9.6 The owner, operator or residents of non-residential property shall ensure that all litter receptacles on the property are: (a) (b) (c) (d) maintained in good condition; weighted or anchored so they cannot be inadvertently overturned; of suitable size and at sufficient locations to discourage litter; and emptied into a commercial bin, waste container, or plastic garbage bag when full. 10. COMMUNITY RECYCLING DEPOTS: 10.1 No person shall deposit or dispose of materials at a community recycling depot other than those materials described as permitted materials by signage located at the depot No person shall deposit materials of any kind at a community recycling depot except in the receptacles or bins provided.

19 19 of No person shall tamper with, interfere with or damage a receptacle or bin at a community recycling depot A commercial hauler must not deposit at a community recycling depot waste or recyclable materials that were collected in the course of the commercial hauler s business, except where granted written permission from the CAO. A commercial hauler means a person engaged in the business of collecting waste and recyclable materials from property for transport to a disposal site or material recovery facility. 11. RESTRICTIONS ON WASTE: 11.1 Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw, an owner, operator or resident shall ensure that the following types of waste are not set out for collection from their property: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) industrial or hazardous waste; biomedical waste; general medical waste; sharp objects such as glass, nails, knives, metal, or wood splinters; animal waste, dead animals or animal parts; sawdust and powdered materials; automobile waste including automobile parts, tires, and batteries; building materials and furniture; individual items that are larger than 1.25 metres in any dimension or items that weigh more than 20 kilograms; liquids; and waste that is unsafe for the collector to access or handle A person may set medical sharps out for collection if the medical sharps are contained in a puncture resistant, non-breakable container with a tight-fitting lid before they are set out for collection A person may set sharp objects out for collection if the sharp objects are contained in a puncture resistant, non-breakable container with a tight-fitting lid before they are set out for collection A person may set general medical waste, animal waste, sawdust and powdered materials out for collection if it is packaged in securely tied, double plastic garbage bags A person may set liquids out for collection if the liquids are contained in a puncture resistant, nonbreakable container with a tight-fitting lid before they are set out for collection.

20 20 of RATES AND FEES: 12.1 Council shall set rates for the following: (a) (b) the waste management rate; and the recycling management program rate Where waste management services and recycling management program services are supplied by the Town, the owner of a residential dwelling shall pay to the Town a monthly charge as set out in the Town of Nanton Rates and Fees Bylaw Where community recycling depot services are supplied by the Town, the owner of a nonresidential property shall pay to the Town a monthly charge as set out in the Town of Nanton Rates and Fees Bylaw for the recycling management program Rates for waste management and the residential recycling management program will apply even where no material is set out for collection The CAO may establish fees for products and services provided with respect to the collection and disposal of waste including the maintenance, repair and replacement of Town-owned automated collection containers, and additional waste tags. 13. ENFORCEMENT: 13.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Bylaw, the CAO may suspend or discontinue the collection of waste or recyclable material if the owner of a residential dwelling or commercial property contravenes a provision of this Bylaw Where a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, believes a person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may: (a) (b) (c) issue to the person an order in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 to remedy the infraction; issue to the person a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.2000, c. P-34; or do both (a) and (b) above If the person to whom an order has been issued pursuant to section 13.2(a) fails to comply with the order within the time specified in the order: (a) (b) that person commits an offence under this section and a Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a violation ticket pursuant to Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.2000, c. P-34; and The Town may take whatever steps are necessary to remedy the breach of the bylaw and the cost of doing so becomes a debt owing to the Town by the person to whom the order was issued in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M Where, on a prosecution of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw, a person believes a written approval or permission of the CAO provides that person with a defense, the onus of proving that approval or permission was given rests with the person relying on the permission or approval.

21 21 of The specified penalty for a first offence of any provision of this Bylaw is $ The specified penalty for a second offence occurring within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days of a first offense of any provision of this Bylaw is $ The specified penalty for a third and any subsequent offences occurring within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days of a first offense of any provision of this Bylaw is $ The levying and payment of any fine or the imprisonment for any period provided in the Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges or costs for which he is liable under the provisions of this Bylaw Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any federal or provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any requirements of any lawful permit, order, consent or other direction Where this Bylaw refers to another Act, Regulation or agency, it includes reference to any Act, Regulation or agency that may be substituted therefore If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this Bylaw to be illegal or unenforceable, that portion of the Bylaw will be considered to be severed from the balance of the Bylaw, which will continue to operate in full force. 14. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF BYLAWS: 14.1 Bylaw #1208/09 and Bylaw #1244/12 are hereby repealed This Bylaw comes into effect upon the date of final reading and signing thereof Bylaw #1293/17 is read a first time this 5 th day of September, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

22 22 of Read a second time this 5 th day of September, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 14.5 Read a third time this 5 th day of September, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

23 23 of 64 BYLAW #1293/17 - SCHEDULE A Pursuant to this Bylaw, the following materials are designated as residential recyclable material: 1. Newspaper 2. Catalogues and magazines 3. Mixed paper 4. Shredded paper 5. Telephone books 6. Boxboard and corrugated cardboard 7. Glass food and beverage containers 8. Metal food and beverage containers 9. Aluminum cans, aluminum foil and aluminum foil plates 10. Refundable beverage containers 11. Plastic containers with the recycling symbols from 1-7, except polystyrene foam (including Styrofoam ) 12. Plastic Bags 13. Polycoat and aseptic containers (including Tetra Pak ).

24 24 of 64 BYLAW #1293/17 - SCHEDULE B Pursuant to this Bylaw, the following materials are designated as non-residential recyclable material: 1. Newspaper 2. Catalogues and magazines 3. Mixed paper 4. Shredded paper 5. Telephone books 6. Boxboard and corrugated cardboard 7. Glass food and beverage containers 8. Metal food and beverage containers 9. Aluminum cans, aluminum foil and aluminum foil plates 10. Refundable beverage containers 11. Plastic containers with the recycling symbols from 1-7, except polystyrene foam (including Styrofoam ) 12. Plastic Bags 13. Polycoat and aseptic containers (including Tetra Pak) 14. Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals 15. Clear polyethylene film 16. Dimensional lumber, wooden pallets and other items made of raw and unprocessed wood

25 25 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: September 5, 2017 Agenda Item:4.1 RATES AND FEES BYLAW INTRODUCTION: In conjunction with the change to our solid waste and recycling program, administration is bringing forward an update to the current Rates and Fees Bylaw #1292/17 to reflect the new program. BACKGROUND: The only change made to the Bylaw is the addition of Schedule C for Solid Waste and Recycling fees. As per Administration s process, the new Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw #1293/17 does not include the fee schedule. Service Current Charge Proposed Charge Change Solid Waste $22/two months $15/two months -$7.00 Recycling Residential $5/two months $13/two months +$8.00 Recycling Commercial $5/two months $10/two months +$5.00 Extra Bag Tags $2 each $3 each +$1.00 Residential users will see a total increase of $1/two months. Commercial users will see an increase of $5/two months. These rates bring our fees in-line with a full cost accounting of the program, and the existing $70,000 subsidy from taxation towards the solid waste and recycling program will end. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Approve all 3 readings of Bylaw #1295/17, the Town of Nanton Rates and Fees Bylaw IMPLICATIONS: This will bring our rates for solid waste and recycling services in-line with a full cost accounting approach to managing the system. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: 1. Moved to read Bylaw #1295/17, the Town of Nanton Rates and Fees Bylaw, for the first time. 2. Moved to read Bylaw #1295/17 for a second time. 3. Moved to grant unanimous consent to read to third and final reading of Bylaw #1295/17 4. Moved to read Bylaw #1295/17, the Town of Nanton Rates and Fees Bylaw, for the third and final time.

26 26 of 64 Budget Expense: n/a Attachments: Proposed Bylaw #1295/17 Applicable Legislation: Municipal Government Act Prepared By: Kevin Miller & Lisa Lockton APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

27 27 of 64 BYLAW Bylaw Number: 1295/17 A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWN OF NANTON IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO SET FEES AND RATES RESPECTING SERVICES AND GOODS PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF NANTON. WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, being the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, authorizes a Municipal Council to pass bylaws to establish and charge fees and rates, and WHEREAS Council deems it proper and expedient to set fees and rates, as may be amended from time to time, respecting: a. Municipal Utility services and supply provided by the Town of Nanton, including, but not limited to, water, wastewater and sewers, storm sewers and plumbing; and b. Solid Waste and Recycling fees; and c. Business License fees; and d. Parks and Recreation related services. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of the Town of Nanton in the Province of Alberta duly assembled enacts as follows: 1. ENACTMENT: 1.1. This Bylaw will be cited as the Fees and Rates Bylaw # 1295/ The Water Rates and Wastewater and Storm Water Rates, attached as per Schedules A and B respectively, as stated within this Bylaw, shall be the rates in regards to the current Town of Nanton Municipal Utility Bylaw, and any amendments thereof. 1.3 The Solid Waste and Recycling fees, attached as per Schedule C and stated within this Bylaw, shall be the rates in regards to the current Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw, and any amendments thereof. 1.4 The Town of Nanton Business License Fees, attached as per Schedule D and stated within this Bylaw, shall be the rates in regards to the current Town of Nanton Business License Bylaw, and any amendments thereof. 1.5 The Town of Nanton Parks and Recreation fees and rates for services relating to its facilities, attached as per Schedule E and stated within this Bylaw, shall be the rates in regards to the services provided.

28 28 of GENERAL PROVISIONS: 2.1 Severability It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of the Bylaw shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid, all other provisions hereof shall remain valid and enforceable. 2.2 Fees, Rates and Charges The fees, rates and charges contained in the attached Schedules and forming part of this Bylaw shall be the fees, rates and charges in effect for the provision of goods and services stated. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND READINGS 3.1 This Bylaw #1295/17 comes into full force and effect as of September 5, 2017, thereby repealing Town of Nanton Bylaw #1292/ Read a first time this 18 th day of September, Read a second time this 18 th day of September, Read a third time this 18 th day of September, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

29 29 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE A WATER RATES & COSTS* Minimum repair costs for a damaged meter $50.00 Deposit for meters requested to be removed and calibrated $ Charge for provision and installation of remote reading device $50.00 Water services disconnected during regular working hours $50.00 Water services reconnected during regular working hours $50.00 Water services disconnected after regular working hours $ Water services reconnected after regular working hours $ Application fee for permission to use existing private well $25.00 Bimonthly charge for unmetered water services in addition to basic rate $50.00 Request each on-site meter reading where radio reading service is available $50.00 New Lawn or newly seeded lawn (additional watering schedule) Permit Bulk Water Sales Facility - dispensed in imperial gallons as per coin meter No charge $0.01 per gallon (*GST may be applicable to costs noted above) Bimonthly rates for metered water service and consumption rates: Residential Rates: Basic Rate $ m 3 $0.86 per m 3 Over 18 m 3 to 36 m 3 $1.78 per m 3 Over 36 m 3 to 45 m 3 $2.00 per m 3 Over 45 m 3 beyond $2.25 per m 3 Commercial Rates: Basic Rate $ m 3 $0.91 per m 3 Over 18 m 3 to 36 m 3 $1.81 per m 3 Over 36 m 3 to 45 m 3 $2.00 per m 3 Over 45 m 3 beyond $2.25 per m 3

30 30 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE B STORM WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES & COSTS STORM SEWER bi-monthly charge $4.00 Deposit for wastewater service lines requested to be inspected $ Bimonthly rates for wastewater service and discharge rates based on metered water consumption values: Residential Rates: Basic Rate $ m 3 $0.86 per m 3 Over 18 m 3 to 36 m 3 $1.78 per m 3 Over 36 m 3 to 45 m 3 $2.00 per m 3 Over 45 m 3 & beyond $2.25 per m 3 Commercial Rates: Basic Rate $ m 3 $0.91 per m 3 Over 18 m 3 to 36 m 3 $1.81 per m 3 Over 36 m 3 to 45 m 3 $2.00 per m 3 Over 45 m 3 & beyond $2.25 per m 3

31 31 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE C SOLID WASTE CHARGES & FEES Solid Waste cart pickup bi-monthly charge $15.00 Additional Garbage tags $3.00 RECYCLING FEES Residential Recycling cart pickup bi-monthly charge $13.00 Non-residential Recycling bi-monthly charge $10.00

32 32 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE D BUSINESS LICENSE RATES AND FEES Description Rate Annual Resident Business License $ Annual Non Resident Business License $ Daily Business License $ Weekly Business License $ Market Daily Business License $ Market Annual Business License $ Late Payment Fee $ 50.00

33 33 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE E PARKS AND RECREATION RATES AND FEES (includes GST where applicable) PARKS Baseball (per diamond/day) Local Youth $ Local Adult $ Non-local Adult $ TOM HORNECKER RECREATIONAL CENTER General THRC wall Signage 2' X 4' $ THRC Wall Sign 2' X 4' w/information Center $ THRC wall Signage 2' X 8' $ THRC Wall Sign 2' X 8' w/information Center $ THRC wall Signage 4 X 8 $ THRC Wall Sign 4' X 8' w/information Center $ Ice signage - as per lease agreement 3 X6 site $ Lounge for meetings (hourly) - available from Apr 1 Sept each year $ Lounge for meetings - available from Apr 1 Sept each year $ LCD projector & screen (use within THRC only) $ Racquetball (hourly) Individual $ 6.50 Group $ Pickle Ball Individual $ 5.00 Ten Pass $ Season Pass $ Heated Storage - Power/month $ Dry Storage no power/month $ Warm Room (Hourly) $ ARENA (Dry) Local Youth (hourly) $ Non-local Groups (hourly) $ Public Use (hourly) - No alcohol or food $ Public Use no alcohol & food permitted/day $ Public Use alcohol & food permitted/day $ continued next page,

34 34 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE D, continued ARENA (Ice) Rentals Local Youth Group (hourly) $ Local Adult Group (hourly) $ Local Youth Group includes warm room (hourly) $ Non-local Youth Group (hourly) $ Non-local Adult Group (hourly) $ Arena (Ice) Public Skating Under 6 years (Children under 6 must be accompanied by person 16+ at all times) $ - Public Skate - 6 to 12 years $ 2.75 Public Skate - 13 years and over $ 4.00 Public Skate - Family (includes one adult) $ Ten Pass $ Season Pass 6 to 12 years $ years and over $ Family Pass $ AQUATICS General Admission Under 6 years of age (must be accompanied by person 16 & over) 6 to 12 years of age $ years and over $ 4.75 Family (must include one parent/guardian) $ Ten Pass $ Season Pass 6 to 12 years $ years and over $ Family $ Rentals Hourly rental $ Hourly Pool rent w/ Lounge $ Local Youth Group (hourly) $ Local Youth Group $ Non-local Youth Group (hourly) $ Non-local Youth Group $ continued next page,

35 35 of 64 BYLAW # 1295/17 SCHEDULE D, continued Lessons With purchase of seasons pass LSI Parent/Tot - Swimmer 2 (1/2 hr classes) $ LSI Swimmer 3 - Swimmer 6 (1 hr classes) $ Rookie/Ranger/Star $ Without purchase of seasons pass LSI Parent/Tot- Swimmer 2 (1/2 hr classes) $ LSI Swimmer 3 - Swimmer 6 (1 hr classes) $ Rookie/Ranger/Star $ Bronze Cross/Bronze Medallion $ Bronze Cross $ Bronze Medallion $ Private Lesson - Per 1 hr session $ Per ½ hr session $ 40.00

36 36 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: September 5, 2017 Agenda Item:4.2 Traffic Bylaw INTRODUCTION: Through the Services Committee, we have been working on an updated Traffic Bylaw for Nanton for a number of months. BACKGROUND: The updated Bylaw is very similar to our previous Bylaw, addressing a number of concerns within the community: Parking: Passenger vehicles are now permitted without limitations on most streets, in the absence of any signage to the contrary. Non-passenger vehicles (RVs, commercial vehicles, utility trailers and other similar vehicles) are allowed a maximum of 72 hours parking. Speed Limits remain at 50km/h for roads unless otherwise marked, and 15km/h in alleyways. We have included in the new Bylaw the requirement to make application for any Special events requiring use and/or closing of roads. The most extensive changes involve sidewalks and also introduces a new concept of a Pedestrian and Bike Lane, which is a marked section of roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and cyclists. Administration sees this as a useful tool for 26 th avenue and extending walking/bike areas on 26 th Avenue north of 20 th Street where no current sidewalk is present. Additionally, cyclists and other forms of nonmotorized transportation are now allowed on sidewalks and walking paths, however the right of way must be yielded to pedestrians. The Bylaw was referred to Council by the Services Committee at their meeting of June 6, Council may choose to have a Public Engagement Session to review and solicit feedback from the community prior to 3 rd and final reading of the Bylaw. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Give first reading to Bylaw #1294/17, and set a public engagement session on this bylaw for <<DATE>> IMPLICATIONS: Option #1 moves the Bylaw forward in process, and creates a public engagement session to solicit feedback on the proposed bylaw #2 Give first reading to Bylaw #1294/17 IMPLICATIONS: The same as Option 1, but without the Public Feedback component. #3 Refer Bylaw 1294/17 to the Services Committee for further revision

37 37 of 64 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: 1. Moved to read Bylaw #1294/17, the Town of Nanton Traffic Bylaw, for a first time. 2. Moved to Council schedule a Public Engagement Session regarding Town of Nanton Bylaw #1294/17, a bylaw to control and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic, for <<<DATE>>> and <<PLACE>>. Budget Expense: N/A Attachments: Proposed Bylaw #1294/17 Applicable Legislation: Municipal Government Act Prepared By: Kevin Miller APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

38 38 of 64 BYLAW Bylaw Number 1294/17 A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWN OF NANTON IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO CONTROL AND REGULATE VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC 1. PURPOSE: WHEREAS the Alberta Traffic Safety Act authorizes a municipality to regulate and control vehicle traffic as well as parking on streets and property within the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Alberta Municipal Government Act allows a municipality to pass Bylaws as well as designate authority with respect to streets under its direction, control, and management; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Nanton in the Province of Alberta enacts a Bylaw to regulate Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic in the Town of Nanton as follows: 2. INTERPRETATION 2.1 This Bylaw may be cited as the Nanton Traffic Bylaw. 2.2 The use of nouns and pronouns within this Bylaw are gender neutral and, accordingly, any reference to one gender includes the other. Also, words in the singular include the plural and conversely, words in the plural include the singular. 2.2 For the purposes of this Bylaw, all definitions and interpretations of the Traffic Safety Act and the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulations, and all subsequent amendments shall apply, unless otherwise defined in this Bylaw, as follows: Alley means a Roadway which primarily serves to provide access to the rear of buildings and parcels of land. CAO means the person appointed by Council to be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c M-26 as amended or repealed and replaced from time to time. Council means the municipal council of the Town of Nanton, duly assembled and acting as such. Curb means the concrete or asphalt edge of a Highway, or in the absence of one, the dividing line between the edge of the Highway and a Boulevard or sidewalk.

39 39 of 64 Heavy Vehicle means a Commercial Vehicle, or a Vehicle with trailer attached, not being a recreational vehicle or trailer, having a maximum gross Vehicle weight of 8500 kg or more, or 11 meters in total length. Highway means any thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, driveway, viaduct, lane, alley, square, bridge, causeway, trestleway or other place or any part of any of them, whether publicly or privately owned, that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking of Vehicles and includes: A sidewalk, including a boulevard adjacent to the sidewalk, If the ditch lies adjacent to and parallel with the roadway, the ditch, and If the ditch lies adjacent to and parallel with the roadway, the ditch, and If a highway right of way is contained between fences or between a fence and one side of the roadway, all the land between the fences, or all the land between the fence and the edge of the roadway, as the case may be, but does not include a place declared by regulation not to be a highway. Obstruction means an encroachment, excavation, structure, or other obstacle, which interferes or may be expected to interfere with sight lines, or the safe passage, maintenance or use of Highways or public places by Vehicles or pedestrians. Off-Highway Vehicle is defined in Section 117 of the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A 2000, c T-6, as amended, repealed, or replaced. (Green Space) Parkland means any grassed, cultivated or otherwise improved land used for the purposes of a playground or recreation area, any public park, parkway or square. This definition shall not include golf courses. Town means the Municipality of the Town of Nanton. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 3.1 The CAO is hereby delegated the authority to prescribe where traffic control devices are to be located on Highways in the Town. 3.2 The CAO is hereby delegated the authority to prescribe, by the placement of traffic control devices, the location of school and playground zones. 3.3 Any owner or authorized representative of a commercial or industrial property may erect traffic control devices for the purposes of restricting, controlling, designating, or regulating of vehicle activity on the owner s property. 3.4 The CAO, or designate, shall keep a record of the location of all traffic control devices placed pursuant to this section by the Town.

40 40 of No Person shall post or exhibit or cause to be posted or exhibited, any notice, placard, bill or printed matter or other type of notice whatsoever upon any traffic control device, unless approved in writing by the CAO. 3.6 No Person may act contrary to any traffic control device, regardless of whether that traffic control device is on public or private property. 3.7 The Town may cause temporary traffic control devices to be placed upon a portion of a Highway or other place, to facilitate construction, maintenance, repair work or any other reason. 3.8 All temporary traffic control devices carry the same authority and penalty as permanent traffic control devices. 3.9 Temporary traffic control devices shall supersede any other traffic control device located in the vicinity No Person shall alter, move, deface, or in any way change any traffic control device, unless duly authorized by the CAO. 4. RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES 4.1 No Vehicle shall be left upon any Highway in such a manner as to block, obstruct, impede, or hinder traffic thereon. 4.2 Notwithstanding Subsection 4.1 of this Bylaw, where the obstruction is unavoidable due to mechanical failure the operator will not be in breach of this Bylaw provided they promptly take measures to remove such Vehicle from the Highway and activate warning or hazard lights. 4.3 No Person shall drive or pull onto or upon a Highway a Vehicle containing a load unless the load is secured in such a manner that no portion of the load can escape, blow, drop, spill, or fall from the Vehicle onto a Highway or land adjacent thereto. 4.4 In the event that any load or any portion thereof, or other material being carried by a Vehicle, becomes loose, detached, blows, drops, spills, or falls from any Vehicle onto any Highway so as to become an Obstruction, the operator of that Vehicle shall immediately take all reasonable precautions to draw the attention of other users of the Highway to the presence of the Obstruction and shall take any required action to remove the Obstruction material(s) from the Highway as soon as safely possible. 4.5 No person shall operate a Vehicle having metal spikes, lugs, tracks, cleats, skids, or bands projecting from the surface of the wheel or tire of the vehicle, upon a Highway, unless a permit has been issued by the Town. 4.6 Subsection 4.5 of this Bylaw does not apply to the use of studded tires or tires with chains. 4.7 No Person shall operate a Vehicle on a Highway in contravention of the weight restrictions imposed pursuant to a Road Ban issued under this Bylaw or any other temporary Road Ban in place. 4.8 No Person shall operate any Vehicle or Off-Highway Vehicle upon any Parkland or Green Space, including but not limited to a skating rink, recreational area, tennis court, park, playground, or school ground except as authorized under this Bylaw.

41 41 of Subsection 4.8 of this Bylaw shall not apply to Vehicles or Off-Highway Vehicles, operated by authorized agents or contractors engaged in the performance of duly authorized duties No Person shall operate engine retarder brakes within the Town limits No Person shall drive a vehicle over a fire hose unless an official of the Fire Department present at the scene has specifically allowed the driver to do so. 5. SPEED LIMITS 5.1 No Person shall drive a Vehicle in any alley at a speed more than fifteen (15) kilometers per hour. 5.2 Unless otherwise posted, no Person shall operate a Vehicle on any Highway within the Town of Nanton at a speed more than fifty (50) kilometers per hour. 6. PARKING 6.1 No Person shall fail to park a Vehicle fully within the marked boundaries of a parking space, where the boundaries of that parking space are marked out by painted boundary lines or are otherwise designated in a manner that indicates the physical limits of that parking space. 6.2 No Person shall park: a Vehicle upon any portion of a Highway when such stopping or parking will impede or obstruct traffic; a Vehicle at any location where the Vehicle may, in any way, interfere with the use or proper operation of a fire or emergency exit from any building abutting the Highway; a Heavy Vehicle on any Highway or private driveway in any area of the Town designated as a Residential Area except when such vehicle is actively engaged in a bone fide delivery, transport, or other similar activity; a Vehicle which is not a private passenger vehicle on any Highway for a period exceeding seventy-two (72) hours; a Vehicle in any park, playground, or greenspace except on such part that Council or the CAO may designate; a Vehicle on any Highway which impedes or prevents access to a fire hydrant by fire suppression equipment, or within five meters of a fire hydrant; a Vehicle on any Highway for the purpose of making repairs to the Vehicle; a Vehicle in contravention of any traffic control device posted at the location; a Vehicle within one (1) meter of the access between a Highway and a private driveway, or in any manner, to obstruct or impede access to a private driveway without the express permission of the owner of the property serviced by the private driveway;

42 42 of a Vehicle on or within a sidewalk, walkway, or designated pedestrian lane; a Vehicle in such a way that encroaches on an alley, or impedes the use of an alley by another vehicle, except for the immediate loading or unloading of goods or people for a period not exceeding thirty (30) minutes. 6.3 Notwithstanding Section 6.2, an emergency vehicle, public utility vehicle, municipal or government vehicle, funeral vehicle, or towing service vehicle may park on a Highway as necessary in the performance of their duties. 6.4 No Person shall park a Vehicle in a parking space reserved for Handicapped Persons, unless the Vehicle displays a license plate or portable placard issued by the Province of Alberta, Canadian or other authorized jurisdiction, bearing the universal handicapped parking symbol. 6.5 No Person shall park a motorhome, trailer, recreational vehicle, or other such vehicles equipped with sleeping facilities on any Highway for the purposes of accommodation outside of a campground, or other area authorized by Council. 6.6 Where a Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that: A Vehicle has been left unattended on a Highway in a manner that may obstruct the normal movement of traffic; A Vehicle is parked on a Highway in contravention of this Bylaw, including the provisions of any traffic control device; A Vehicle is Parked on a Highway in a manner that is within five meters of a fire hydrant, or impedes or prevents access to a fire hydrant by fire suppression equipment; A Vehicle is parked in a manner that impedes advertised Town snow removal; or A Vehicle is parked in a manner that impedes emergency or municipal operations; that Peace Officer may cause that Vehicle to be removed, relocated, or impounded by the Town, in accordance with the provisions of the Alberta Traffic Safety Act and Vehicle Seizure and Removal Regulations. 7. OBSTRUCTIONS 7.1 No Person shall construct or place an obstruction of any kind in, upon, or above any Highway unless a permit is granted by the Town. 7.2 Application must be made, in a form prescribed by the Town, requesting to place any obstruction. 7.3 Any Person who, after having been issued a permit under Subsection 7.2 of this Bylaw, fails to comply with the terms and conditions of that permit shall be guilty of an offence and shall, in addition to any other penalty, remove the Obstruction within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice to do so. If an Obstruction is not removed within twenty-four (24) hours, the Town may cause the removal of the Obstruction and such removal shall be at the expense of the Person causing, placing or permitting the obstruction on the Highway or public place. 7.4 In the event of an emergency or where the Obstruction is deemed to pose a danger to users of a Highway, the Town may cause the immediate removal of the Obstruction without notice.

43 43 of The permit holder, as per Subsection 7.3, shall be required to produce the permit upon request of the Chief Administrative Officer or authorized designate. 7.6 Where an Obstruction of any kind exists in, upon or above a Highway or public place and creates an unsafe condition, the Town shall be entitled to take such measures as are required for the protection of life or property. 7.7 Notwithstanding the above, the Town of Nanton may place temporary Obstructions as deemed necessary for the purposes of repairs, maintenance, or other activities of the Town. 8. SPECIAL EVENTS 8.1 No Person shall close, obstruct, or restrict access to any Highway for a special event without a permit issued by the Town. 8.2 Application must be make, in the form prescribed by the Town, requesting the closure of Highways for special events. 8.3 In the case where a proposed road closure would affect Highway 2 or Highway 533, a Permit must be obtained from Alberta Transportation prior to making application to the town. 8.4 When considering issuance of a permit for a special event, the CAO or their designate, shall consider the nature of the event. The CAO, in their sole discretion, may refuse a Permit to any event which may not serve the interest and benefit of the Town. 8.5 Appeal of a refused permit may be made to Council within 21 days of the refusal. Council s decision shall be final. 8.6 The CAO, or their designate, may temporarily suspend parking on all or portions of the Highway(s) granted by permit by posting no parking signs. 8.7 The CAO, or their designate, may close all or portions of the Highway(s) granted by permit prior to, during, and following the event for whatever time as deemed necessary to clear the Highway for normal use. 9. TRUCK ROUTES 9.1 Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, no Person shall operate a Heavy Vehicle on any Highway, except: Highway 2 Northbound (20 Avenue); Highway 2 Southbound (21 Avenue); Secondary Highway 533

44 44 of Notwithstanding Subsection 9.1, the CAO may in their sole discretion, issue a special permit authorizing the movement or parking of Heavy Vehicles on certain Highways. 9.3 A Person driving a Heavy Vehicle on a route authorized by special permit must produce the same when requested to do so by a Peace Officer. 9.4 No Person shall operate a Heavy Vehicle on any Highway not designated under this Bylaw as a Truck Route. 9.5 The following Persons shall not be deemed to be operating a Vehicle in contravention of Subsection 9.4 of this Bylaw if the Vehicle is being operated on the most direct and practicable route between the premises or location concerned and the nearest Truck Route for the purposes stated herein: Persons delivering or collecting goods or merchandise, or providing services at the premises of a customer of the Person operating the Heavy Vehicle or the owner of that Heavy Vehicle; Persons travelling to or from the business premises of the owner of the Heavy Vehicle; Persons operating a Heavy Vehicle engaged in the moving of a structure or building for which a Permit has been granted by the Town; Persons travelling to or from commercial premises involved in the servicing or repair of Heavy Vehicles; Persons towing or pulling a disabled Vehicle from a Highway that prohibits Heavy Vehicles; Persons travelling to or from the location of a properly authorized construction, maintenance, or repair work on a Highway, or while actually performing authorized construction, maintenance or repair work on a Highway; Persons operating a bus, including a school bus, chartered bus, or transit bus while picking up, transporting, or depositing passengers. 10. SIDEWALKS, PATHS AND PEDESTRIAN LANES 10.1 In areas that are not serviced by a sidewalk on either side of the Highway, Council may designate all or a portion of a Highway as a designated pedestrian lane Designated Pedestrian Lanes must be painted on the Highway surface showing the boundaries of the designated pedestrian lane Pedestrians, persons skating and cyclists are permitted to use a sidewalk, pathway, boulevard, or designated pedestrian lane No Person shall cycle, skate, or use other similar devices in such a way to interfere with a pedestrian on the same sidewalk, pathway, boulevard, or designated pedestrian lane.

45 45 of No Person shall use any engine-driven wheeled device of any kind, except for medical assistive devices, on any sidewalk, pathway, boulevard, or designated pedestrian lane Notwithstanding Subsection 10.5, an engine-driven wheeled device may be used on a sidewalk, pathway, boulevard, or designated pedestrian lane providing that the engine is disengaged and the device is only propelled by manual power No Person shall stand on a Highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the operator of any Vehicle, except for a bus or taxicab No Person shall use a Town sidewalk, pathway, boulevard, or designated pedestrian lane for the commercial display and/or sale of goods, except where permission has been granted by the CAO Notwithstanding Subsection 10.8, areas designated in the Town of Nanton Land Use Bylaw as C1-Retail/General Commercial or C2-Highway Commercial may use sidewalks, pathways, boulevards, or designated pedestrian lanes, for the commercial display and/or sale of goods, providing that there is are no obstruction or impediment to pedestrian traffic Determination of whether a commercial display obstructs or impedes pedestrian traffic shall be at the sole discretion of the CAO or their designate, or a Peace Officer If a commercial display is determined to be obstructing or impeding pedestrian traffic, the CAO or their designate, or a Peace Officer, may demand the property owner remove the display, or if necessary cause the display to be removed at the sole cost of the property owner The Owner of a property adjacent to a sidewalk shall remove, or cause to be removed, all debris, dirt or material deposited on the sidewalk within 24 hours of such material having been deposited to a bare pavement or bare cement standard All persons within the Municipality shall remove and clean away, as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours, all snow, ice, dirt or debris and other obstructions from the sidewalk adjacent to the premises owned or occupied by them The Owner of a property adjacent to an alleyway is responsible for the removal of items in Subsections or up to the center line of the adjacent alley No Person shall place, or cause to be placed, any snow, ice, debris, dirt, or other materials from a sidewalk or from a private property onto a Highway, or any other Town owned or controlled property. 11. POWERS OF A PEACE OFFICER Any Peace Officer is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed any vehicles or trailer: Operated or parked in contravention of any provision of this bylaw, or

46 46 of Where emergency conditions may require such removal from a highway. Such vehicle may be removed to a place designated by the Peace Officer where it will remain until cleared by the owner thereof or his agent. 12. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICER: 12.1 In case of fire or other emergency, or in order to expedite traffic or safeguard pedestrians, Peace Officers are hereby authorized to direct traffic in such manner as they deem necessary, whether or not in conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw In case of fire or other emergency, if no Peace Officer is present, officers of the fire department are hereby authorized to direct traffic in such manner as they deem necessary, whether or not in conformity with the provisions of this bylaw Every person shall comply with any traffic signal or direction of a Peace Officer or of any officer of the fire department in the case of a fire or other emergency Every Peace Officer is, and is deemed to be, duly authorized and entitled to place an erasable chalk mark on the tread surface of the tire of a parked or stopped vehicle without that Peace Officer or the Municipality incurring any liability for doing so, in order to enforce the parking provisions of this bylaw No impounded vehicle shall be released to its owner or his agent until the impound charges and removal charges on the vehicle have been paid to the Authorized Agent; such charges shall be in addition to any fine or penalty imposed in respect of any such violation, or to any payment made in lieu of prosecution as herein after provided. The Town of Nanton is not responsible for Towing Charges Where a Peace Officer believes that a Person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, the Officer may commence proceedings against the Person by issue of a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedures Act (Alberta) If a violation ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the violation ticket may: (a) (b) specify the penalty amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or summons a person to appear in Court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment Where there is a specified penalty listed for an offence in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw, the amount is the specified penalty for the offence Nothing in this Section shall: Prevent any person from exercising his right to defend any charge of committing a breach of any of the Sections referred to in Schedule A to this Bylaw; Prevent any Peace Officer, in lieu of serving a violation ticket, or any other person from laying information or a complaint against any other person for committing a breach of any of the Sections listed in the said Schedules; or Prevent any person from exercising any legal right such person may have to lay information or complaint against any other person (whether such other person has made a payment under the provisions of this Bylaw or not) for a breach of any of the Sections listed in the said Schedules.

47 47 of A person other than the owner or operator of a vehicle shall not remove any violation ticket or notice placed on or affixed to the vehicle by a Peace Officer in the course of his duties No person other than a Peace Officer or another person authorized by the Town of Nanton or by this Bylaw shall place a violation ticket on any vehicle. 13. COST INCURRED BY THE TOWN 13.1 If a person is in default in doing any matter or thing which this Bylaw directs that he should do, the matter or thing may be done by the Town of Nanton at the expense of the person in default and if the person in default does not pay such expense promptly upon being invoiced, the Town may recover the expenses thereof with costs by action in any Court of competent jurisdiction If, by reason of contravention of any provision of this Bylaw, the Town of Nanton is authorized or required to move a motor vehicle from a place where it is parked and impound the motor vehicle, then the amount of the expense so incurred shall be: added to the amount of any fine or penalty which may be imposed by reason of the contravention; or added to the amount of payment to be made in lieu of prosecution as provided in Section PENALTIES 14.1 Subject to the provisions of Subsection 12.8, a person contravening a provision of this Bylaw and any other person liable or responsible for such contravention shall upon Summary Conviction before a Court of competent jurisdiction be liable to a fine not exceeding Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($ ) exclusive of costs, or, in event of non-payment of the fine and costs, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding Sixty (60) Days unless such fine and costs including the cost of committal are sooner paid Notwithstanding Subsection 13.1, no person convicted of an offence by reason of contravention of a provision of this Bylaw shall be liable to imprisonment for non-payment of a fine and costs imposed upon Summary Conviction therefore unless he was the person actually driving the motor vehicle at the time the contravention of the Bylaw occurred. 15. GENERAL: 15.1 It is the intention of the Council of the Town of Nanton that each provision of this Bylaw should be considered as being separate and severable from all other provisions. Should any section or provision of this Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, then such section or provision shall be regarded as being severable from the rest of this Bylaw and that the Bylaw remaining after such severance shall remain effective and enforceable It is the intention of the Council of the Town of Nanton that all offences created pursuant to this Bylaw be construed and considered as being strict liability offences.

48 48 of EFFECTIVE DATE AND READINGS 16.1 Bylaw #1214/09 and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed This bylaw comes into effect upon the date of final reading and signing thereof Read a first time this 5 th day of September, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 16.4 Read a second time this day of, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 16.5 Read a third time this day of, TOWN OF NANTON CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

49 49 of 64 BYLAW #1294/17 - SCHEDULE A Nanton Traffic Bylaw Specified Penalties Offence Section(s) Penalty Interfering with a Traffic Control Device 3.5, 3.10 $ Block, obstruct, impede or hinder traffic on a Highway or alley 4.1 $ Unsecured loads 4.3 $ Dump material on a Highway 4.4 $ Operate a vehicle in parkland, recreational areas or as otherwise specified 4.8 $ Applying Engine Retarder Brakes within municipal limits 4.10 $ Failure to park in manner required 6.2 $ Parking in a handicapped space without a proper placard 6.4 $ Parking a recreational vehicle on a Highway for the purpose of accommodations 6.5 $ Placement of an obstruction without a permit/failure to remove an obstruction 7.1, 7.2 $ Restricting access to a highway without a permit 8.1 $ Operating a Heavy Vehicle off a truck route without a permit 9.4 $ Interfering with a pedestrian on a sidewalk 10.4 $50.00 Using a motorized vehicle on a sidewalk 10.5 $ Solicitation of a ride on a highway 10.7 $50.00 Display of commercial goods on a sidewalk 10.8 $50.00 Failure to remove snow or debris from sidewalk 10.10, $ Placement of snow, dirt, debris, or other materials on a highway $ Unauthorized placement or removal of a violation ticket 12.10, $250.00

50 50 of 64 INFORMATION BRIEF Meeting: September 5, 2017 Agenda Item: th AVENUE CONCERNS Background: The Town of Nanton has received a number of concerns and complaints related to 26 th Avenue and traffic. As of the writing of this Information Brief, the Town has received 11 copies of the attached form letter signed by residents of 26 th Avenue, detailing a number of concerns with traffic on 26 th Avenue and requesting traffic calming measures be put on 26 th Avenue. The Town has also received 3 complaints at this time regarding the signage that has been put up by residents of 26 th Avenue attempting to reduce the amount of traffic on 26 th Avenue. Comments received describe the signs as unfriendly and off-putting. 26 th Avenue was originally built as a Truck Route as an alternate route through town to Highway 533. As per the current Municipal Development Plan (which is under review), 26 th Avenue is designated as a Minor Collector Street, defined as moderate-speed, low to medium volume facilities which serve to collect traffic from local streets and distribute to the arterial system. Collector streets also provide for direct property access, but the role of serving traffic is equally important. This role is very important to the Town today, especially for access of residents living on 26 th Avenue as well as in the Westview subdivision. This function will continue to be important, and in fact become more critical, as the town s residential areas slowly expand westward with growth. As such, Administration does not believe that traffic calming measures such as speed bumps or other similar measures should be considered for 26 th Avenue. Much of the complaints received regarding traffic on 26 th Avenue revolves around the Local Traffic Only signs the Town installed in Unfortunately, Local Traffic Only is essentially un-enforceable and does not conform to any offenses under the Traffic Safety Act it is designed to get drivers to selfregulate their behavior in the future. As these signs are un-enforceable, Administration recommends the removal of the Local Traffic Only signs to remove any enforcement confusion. In the Traffic Bylaw, which may have received 1 st reading prior to this discussion tonight, there is a provision allowing for a Walking/Bike Lane to be established on 26 th Avenue, north of 20 th Street, to help keep pedestrian and bike traffic safe on 26 th. Additionally, this will serve the purpose of narrowing the driving area of 26 th Avenue, which would have a natural traffic calming effect. However, any encroachment into the roadway of 26 th Avenue may negatively impact the future flow rates of 26 th Avenue as a Minor Collector per the MDP. While narrowing the roadway has a natural traffic calming effect, Administration has concerns of the future impact of a narrowed street on long-term traffic as Nanton grows. Administration world prefer the establishment of sidewalks within the municipal boulevard on the west side of 26 th Avenue to address pedestrian and bike safety.

51 51 of 64 One area of great concern is pedestrian traffic, especially children, at the intersection of 26 th Avenue and 22 nd Street, west of the High School. The Town established a 4-way stop at that location in 2015, which has resulted in the annoyance of neighbors to the intersection, and minimal improvement to pedestrian safety. Administration would recommend the removal of the 4-way stop at this location, and establish a crossing beacon similar to the ones used near the THRC and the Visitor Information Centre. Cost to install a beacon at this location is approximately $14,000. Regarding signage, Administration feels there are some improvements to be made. Administration would recommend removal of the plain 50km/h speed limit signs with larger signs, backed with a yellow reflective warning pattern to further draw attention on both sides of 26 th Avenue. Administration would also recommend installation of some visually appealing signage at both ends reminding motorists that this street passes through residential areas, and to be careful of speed. There has been some discussion of using portable message signs at either end of 26 th avenue for this message Administration is concerned that the use of large portable-type signs will not look good in the area, however it would definitely be better than hand-drawn signage. Since these complaints have been arriving at the Town Office, Administration has been working with our CPOs and RCMP to enhance enforcement actions on 26 th Avenue. As of writing, there have been very few offenses served to drivers, with a majority of traffic conforming to both speed limits and stopping at stop signs, however the presence of peace officers and RCMP vehicles naturally brings about compliance with traffic laws. It is worth noting that NO complaints of 26 th Avenue have been received by the RCMP or Bylaw Enforcement. The Town has been contacted by Alberta Transportation regarding 26 th Avenue concerns. Alberta Transportation would not consider any road closing unless it is requested by the Town itself via the Road Closure Bylaw process. In discussions with Alberta Transportation, they feel there is very little that they can do without closing the road, however they are looking into adding a sign stating that Highway 533 is approximately 2km ahead at the intersection of Highway 2 and 26 th Avenue on the north side of Nanton. Administration is not in favour of closing 26 th Avenue. However, it is important to note, that unless the road is closed, the road will be used by traffic we cannot prevent people from driving on a road. Prepared By: Kevin Miller Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

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54 54 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: 5-Sep-17 Agenda Item: 4.4 Amendment of 2017 Five Year Capital Plan INTRODUCTION: Administration is requesting that Council approve the following amendment to the 2017 Five Year Capital Plan to include the purchase of the automated waste and recycling bins so that the cost of the bins can be funded through MSI Capital. BACKGROUND: The proposal for the provision of the automated collection service included the purchase of the initial bins by the Town through the use of MSI Capital funding. Projects to be funded by MSI Capital must be included in the municipality s Five Year Capital Plan. When completing the application, Administration was reminded that this project is not included in the current Five Year Capital Plan. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Council adopt the amended Five Year Capital Plan IMPLICATIONS: The Town may apply for MSI funding to cover the cost of the automated bins. #2 Council reject the amended Five Year Capital Plan IMPLICATIONS: If application is not made to MSI Capital then the cost would need to come from reserves. PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Council moves approval of the amended Five Year Capital Plan to include the $155,000 for the purchase of the bins required for the new residential curbside waste and recycling automated service to be funded from Municipal Sustainability Initiative Capital. Budget Expense: $155,000 MSI Capital grant Attachments: Amended 2017 Five Year Capital Plan Applicable Legislation: n/a Prepared By: Marianne Morrison APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

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58 58 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: 5-Sep-17 Agenda Item: 4.5 Bench Plaques INTRODUCTION: As part of the 2017 Downtown Enhancement project the old benches in the downtown core have been retired and the salvaged stone supports have been treated with a sealant and used to construct new benches from composite wood. The weathered dedication and recognition plaques that were present on a few benches were not carried forward to the new bench. As Administration has received insistent requests to replace the plaques, the issue has evolved from an operational level to a policy decision. Currently, there is no policy in place in this regard, therefore Administration is requesting direction from Council. BACKGROUND: In 1995 benches were placed in the downtown core as part of the Downtown Beautification Project (a joint project between the Chamber and the Town of Nanton). The Chamber sent out letters to local organizations and advertised to businesses and residents requesting they purchase a bench. Twelve benches were purchased through the project and placed in strategic locations; each bench included a plaque recognizing the contributor and or an inscription in memorial. All records for this project pertaining to the donations were not a part of the Town s record keeping for the joint project. Subsequent to the project, approximately five additional benches were purchased by the Town either outright or by way of donation to the Town. Over the years, 3 benches have been removed by the Town due to disrepair or destruction, with more than half of the plaques having been lost and never replaced. The Town inherited the issue of how to move forward with the worn-out benches. Twelve new benches were built by Parks and Recreation for the downtown core at a cost of approximately $350 per bench by utilizing the salvaged concrete supports, versus $1000 as the cost for a newly purchased bench. The plaques were not replaced as; - the originally donated asset has run its life cycle and needed to be replaced for both esthetic and safety reasons (see attached pictures). - there was no known commitment to the donor for the perennial care of the benches, and no clear agreement that the Town would take on that role and its costs. - as records did not exist in order to replace all the plaques, it may be seen by some as preferential treatment to replace some. - there are concerns that it will set a precedent for perennial care of donated assets. Administration has identified over the past year the need for a Donations Policy and has begun work on one, however, given a number of other pressing issues the draft has been delayed.

59 59 of 64 ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Council uphold Administration s decision that the originally donated benches from 1994 have reached the end of their life cycle, and that the new benches not require the plaques carried forward from the retired bench. IMPLICATIONS: There may continue to be dissatisfaction with a few people regarding the perennial care of donations. Administration will accelerate the completion of a draft Donations Policy. The Town will not set a precedent for care prior to discussion of the Donations Policy including impact on budget. #2 Council request Administration to replace the known plaques and place them onto the new benches. IMPLICATIONS: Those people who have expressed concern may be satisfied, however, the question of the benches where no record exists will continue to be an issue. A precedent will be set that will need to be addressed along with the Donations Policy. PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Council confirms the Administrative process to utilize the aggregate concrete bench supports that can be salvaged from the 1994 Downtown Beautification Project benches, for use in the 2017 Downtown Enhancement project to build benches, without transfer of any plaques remaining from the 1994 bench donations and further directs the Administration to bring forward a draft policy regarding donations to the Finance Committee for Council s consideration in early Budget Expense: Plaque replacement option - estimated $50 per plaque Attachments: old and new bench Applicable Legislation: n/a Prepared By: Marianne Morrison Reviewed by: APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

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61 61 of 64 REQUEST FOR DECISION Meeting: September 5, 2017 Agenda Item:4.6 ADVANCE VOTE INTRODUCTION: The Returning Officer for Nanton would like Council authorization to conduct an advance vote for the 2017 General Municipal Election. BACKGROUND: The Local Authorities Elections Act section 73(1) allows for Council to authorize, by resolution, the Returning Officer to conduct an advance vote. In order to provide for multiple voting options for our citizens, the Returning Officer would like this authorization. Assuming that an advance vote is acceptable to Council, Section 73(3) places the duty to set the date and time of an advance vote with the returning officer. Our returning officer has made arrangements with the Silver Willow Lodge to conduct an advance vote on Thursday October 12 th from 10am until 6pm. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION & OPTIONS: #1 Council approve an advance vote for the 2017 general election, which the returning officer will setup for Thursday October 12, 2017 from 10am to 6pm. IMPLICATIONS: This will provide another opportunity for citizens to cast a ballot for the 2017 election. #2 Council does not approve of an advance vote IMPLICATIONS: n/a PROPOSED RESOLUTION: THAT Council authorizes an advance vote for the 2017 general municipal election Budget Expense: Attachments: NIL Applicable Legislation: Local Authorities Election Act Prepared By: Kevin Miller APPROVED BY: DATE: August 31, 2017 ACTION REQUIRED: Follows Nanton 2021 Strategic Plan: 1. Quality Services & Infrastructure 2. Promotes Unique Assets for Authentic Destination 3. Healthy Lifestyle & Environment 4. Variety housing 5. Thriving Business Community 6. Fiscally Responsible 7. Safe, Caring, Engaged Community

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