Community Services Committee Meeting No. 13

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 13

May 27, 1996

MEMBERS / PRESENT
A. Bolstad, Chair / A. Bolstad, Chair
J. Taylor, Vice-Chair / J. Taylor, Vice-Chair
B. Mason / B. Mason
R. Rosenberger / R. Rosenberger

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor L. Chahley*
Councillor D. Mather*
Councillor M. Phair*
B. Guthrie, Office of the City Manager
D. Edey, Office of the City Clerk
*Attended part of the meeting.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Bolstad called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda (No. 13) for the May 27, 1996 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

1.The following reports be added to the agenda:

F.2.a.Funding and Governance of Ground Ambulance Service (M. Phair).

F.2.b.Emergency Response Department: North Edmonton Ambulance Station (B. Mason).

H.07.C.Edmonton Arts Council: Pilot Year Report and Proposal to City Council to Establish a Permanent Arts Council.

2.The following item be deleted from the agenda:

E.02.Appeal Notice - Harvey and Frances Draves, 10945 - 152 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Untidy and Unsightly Property

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED B. Mason:

F.2.a.Funding and Governance of Ground Ambulance Service (M. Phair)

F.2.b.Emergency Response Department: North Edmonton Ambulance Station (B. Mason)

F.2.c.Emergency Response Department: Fire Fighters' Union President Suspension (B. Mason)

G.3.a.Review of Fire Commissions

That Items F.2.a., F.2.b., F.2.c. and G.3.a. be postponed until the Community Services Committee meeting to be held on Monday, June 17, 1996. / City Manager
Emergency Response
Due: June 17, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the Minutes of the May 13, 1996 Community Services Committee Meeting (No. 12 ), be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

D.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the following items be exempted for debate

D.3.a.; F.2.d., F.2.e., G.1.b., G.4.a. C., G.4.b. C., H.01., H.02. C., H.05. C.,
H.07. C., and

G.1.a.Parks and Recreation: Special Event Agreements With Festival Organizations

1.That approval be given to enter into agreements with organizations producing major festivals/events in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachments 1-7 of the May 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Department report.
2.That these Agreements shall be in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor and in contents acceptable to the General Manager of Edmonton Parks and Recreation. / City Manager
Parks and Rec.
Law

H.03.CFinance - Administrative Grants-In-Aid Advisory Committee - 1996 Festival Seed Grant Recommendations

ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That a 1996 Festival Seed Grant-In-Aid be awarded to Theatre Network in the amount of $5,000.00 (Attachment 1 of the May 13, 1996 Finance Department report).
(Source of Funds: Finance Department: Program 404, Festival Seed Grants-In-Aid).

2.That a 1996 Festival Seed Grant-In-Aid request from the Youth Emergency Shelter Society be denied. (Attachment 2 of the May 13, 1996 Finance Department report).

H.04.CFinance - Administrative Grants-In-Aid Advisory Committee (1996 Festival Grants-In-Aid Recommendations) Festival Self Sufficiency

ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the May 16, 1996 Parks and Recreation Department report be received as information.

H.06.CMarch 25, 1996 Letter to the Mayor from the Edmonton Social Planning Council re: Funding of FCSS-Funded Agencies

ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the February 28, 1996 Resolution of Edmonton FCSS-funded agencies be supported; and

2.That this support be demonstrated through letters of support to other levels of government and to other municipalities who share Edmonton's experience with CAP, and by urging the AUMA to support the thrust of the Resolution.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

D.1.DECISION TO HEAR

MOVEDB. Mason:

That Item F.2.e. be made a debatable item in order that the Committee may hear from the delegations requesting to speak on this item. (Sec. 54, Bylaw #9999 as amended)

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVEDB. Mason:

1.That the Committee hear from the following delegations with respect to Item F.2.e.:

J. Barlow, President, Strathearn Community League; P. Daam, Past Treasurer, Bonnie Doon Community League; D. Faling, David Faling Architect Ltd.; F. Holmberg, G. Honey, F. Papaianni, R. Duffy, (T. Muir - to answer questions), Edmonton Ski Club; N. Charchun, Alberta Alpine Ski Association; J. Vivanco, student, St. Francis of Assisi School; G. Edgar, President, University of Alberta, Golden Bears Alpine Racing Team; K. Schwab; and T. Warren.

2.That the Committee hear from the following delegation with respect to Item G.4.b. C.:

I. Challborn, Executive Director, Edmonton Women's Shelter Ltd.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVEDB. Mason:

That Item G.4.b. C. be dealt with immediately following item E.01.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Pawn and/or Second Hand Shops - 118 Avenue between 97 and 76 Street

MOVED B. Mason:

That this item be postponed until the members of the administration are in attendance to answer questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

E.STATUTORY HEARINGS

E.01.Appeal Notice - Michael Dawyd, 11227 - 102 Street, Edmonton, Alberta Untidy and Unsightly Property

D. Aitken, Finance Department, made a brief presentation.

M. Dawyd, owner of the property, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

D. Aitken answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED B. Mason:

That Mr. M. Dawyd be allowed until June 26, 1996 to remedy the untidy and unsightly condition at 11227 - 102 Street. / City Manager
Finance

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

D.3.a.Pawn and/or Second Hand Shops - 118 Avenue between 97 and 76 Street

M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

That the revised due date of Dec. 2, 1996 be approved. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
Due: Dec. 2, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

G.4.COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

G.4.b.CSocial Services Grants-In-Aid Appeal

I. Challborn, Executive Director, Edmonton Women's Shelter, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community and Family Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Edmonton Women's Shelter be allocated the following as bridge funding to facilitate the restructuring of their fundraising operations:

i)$2,000 (source of funds: FCSS Grant-In-Aid Fund which remains unallocated).

ii)$5,000 (source of funds: Council Contingency).

Members of the Committee requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MASON, ON PART (i) put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Edmonton Women's Shelter be allocated the following as bridge funding to facilitate the restructuring of their fundraising operations:

i)$2,000 (source of funds: FCSS Grant-In-Aid Fund which remains unallocated).

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MASON, ON PART (ii) put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Edmonton Women's Shelter be allocated the following as bridge funding to facilitate the restructuring of their fundraising operations:

ii)$5,000 (source of funds: Council Contingency).

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:B. Mason.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council approve the following Community and Family Services Advisory Committee (CAFSAC) recommendations respecting appeals:

a.That the appeal of TERRA Association be denied, on the basis that there is no new information;

b.That the appeal of Edmonton One Voice Action Committee be denied, on the basis that Edmonton One Voice Action Committee is not registered as a non-profit society;

c.That the appeal of St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families (S.A.I.F.) Society be denied, on the basis that the organization is not an Edmonton organization, and the evidence is that Edmontonians are a low percentage of those served;

d.That Islamic Family and Social Services Association be granted $3,000, to assist the Society in establishing an office and in fundraising without the Society becoming dependent on this grant for its existence.

f.That Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) be granted $10,000, on the basis that new information was submitted which addressed the concerns expressed in the reason for the previous denial.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES, RESPONSE AND STATUS REPORTS

F.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

F.2.d.Edmonton Women's Institute (A. Bolstad)

C. McCann, Edmonton Police Service, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That this report be referred to the administration to report back after its June 6, 1996 meeting, on the results of that meeting and what its assessment of the situation is.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the May 10, 1996 Edmonton Police Service report be received as information. / City Manager
Police Service

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

G.1.PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

G.1.b.Oilers Street Squad - A Nike/NHL Street Program

D. Costigan, B. Badger and M. David-Evans, General Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

1.That participation by the Parks and Recreation Department in the NIKE/NHL/OILERS STREET SQUAD PROGRAM, be approved.
2.That the General Manager of the Parks and Recreation Department be granted the authority to approve all agreements required to implement this program. / City Manager
Parks and Rec.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

G.4.COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

G.4.a.CSafer Cities Initiatives - Street Prostitution in Edmonton

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community and Family Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the April 25, 1996 Community and Family Services Department report be received as information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

The Committee recessed at 11:00 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:06 a.m. Councillor M. Phair was also present. Councillor B. Mason was absent.

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.05.CEdmonton Arts Council: Pilot Year Report and Proposal to City Council to Establish a Permanent Arts Council (X-Ref. Item H.07. C)

H.07.CEdmonton Arts Council: Pilot Year Report and Proposal to City Council to Establish a Permanent Arts Council (X-Ref. Item H.05. C)

T. McDougall, Chair, J. Keller, M. Arnold and D. Thomas, Edmonton Arts Council, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor B. Mason entered the meeting.

Councillor L. Chahley entered the meeting.

R. Picherack, City Manager, M. David-Evans, General Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, B. Kashani, Finance Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That a funding and services agreement be negotiated with the City to put the EAC on a permanent footing, initially for a six year period.

2.That, on a phased-in basis, the EAC take on the function of allocating municipal arts grants currently administered by the Parks and Recreation Cultural Advisory Board (PRCAB) and the Administrative Grants-In-Aid Advisory Committee for arts groups and festivals respectively.

3.That the EAC explore, in conjunction with the city budget office, the possibility of increasing municipal funding levels, with the goal of reaching a per-capita investment of $5 by the year 2000.

4.That $55,000 be provided to the Edmonton Arts Council to fund the operating costs incurred between September 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. (Source of Funding - $50,000 - Program 404 - Dept. 09 - General Government, $5,000 Council Contingency).

5.That future funding to the arts community through the Arts Council be reviewed annually by City Council through the City's regular budgeting process.

Councillor L. Chahley left the meeting.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That this item be postponed until the June 17, 1996 Community Services Committee meeting to allow Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board to provide their comments.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

Members of the Committee requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MASON ON PARTS 1 and 2, put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That a funding and services agreement be negotiated with the City to put the EAC on a permanent footing, initially for a six year period.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MASON, PART 3, put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

3.That the EAC explore, in conjunction with the city budget office, the possibility of increasing municipal funding levels, with the goal of reaching a per-capita investment of $5 by the year 2000.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MASON ON PARTS 4 AND 5, put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

4.That $55,000 be provided to the Edmonton Arts Council to fund the operating costs incurred between September 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. (source of funding - $50,000 - Program 404 - Dept. 09 - General Government, $5,000 Council Contingency).

5.That future funding to the arts community through the Arts Council be reviewed annually by City Council through the City's regular budgeting process.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the administration review the recommendations with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board and report back to the June 11, 1996 City Council meeting with their comments. / City Manager
Parks and Rec.
City Council
Due: June 11, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED:J. Taylor.

The Committee recessed at 12:17 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:32 p.m. Councillor D. Mather was also present.

F.2.e.Parks & Recreation Department: Edmonton Ski Club Lease (B. Mason)

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the Committee also hear from R. Young and M. Chambers on this item.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

M. David-Evans, General Manager and T. Moorhouse, Parks and Recreation Department, made a presentation.

Councillor W. Kinsella entered the meeting.

The Committee heard from the following delegations who made presentations and answered the Committee's questions:

P. Daam, Past Treasurer, Bonnie Doon Community League;

Councillor M. Phair entered the meeting.

D. Faling, David Faling Architect Ltd. F. Holmberg, F. Papaianni, G. Honey and R. Duffy, Edmonton Ski Club, made a joint presentation. T. Muir, Edmonton Ski Club answered questions from the Committee;

MOVED R. Rosenberger:

That the Committee hear from R. Romaniuk.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

R. Romaniuk made a presentation on the consultant's report;

N. Charchun, Alberta Alpine Ski Club;

J. Vivanco submitted a written submission as he was unable to attend.

G. Edgar, President, University of Alberta, Golden Bears Alpine Racing Team; K. Schwab; T. Warren; R. Young and M. Chambers.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Committee hear from L. Holdner and H. Holmberg.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:B. Mason.

The Committee recessed at 3:45 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 3:55 p.m. Councillor B. Mason was absent.

M. David-Evans and T. Moorhouse answered the Committee's questions.

MOVEDA. Bolstad:

That the City administration request proposals for the year round operation of the Edmonton Gallagher Hill that would reflect a per visit City subsidy at a rate no greater than that provided to the Snow Valley Ski Club.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:B. Mason.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the May 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Department be received as information. / City Manager
Parks and Rec.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor

ABSENT:B. Mason.

H.01.Capital City Events Foundation - Update of the Dinosaur World Tour Event Issue

B. Kashani, Finance Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED J. Taylor

That the Administration write to the Capital City Events Foundation requesting a specific proposal for the consideration of the City of Edmonton. / City Manager
Law
Finance

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor

ABSENT:B. Mason.

H.02.CFinance - Administrative Grant-In-Aid Advisory Committee (1996 Festival Grants-In-Aid Recommendations) Grants-In-Aid Appeal Process Amendment

B. Kashani, Finance Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That a revised appeal process be developed to allow the Administrative Grants-In-Aid Advisory Committee to hear appeals from applicants to the Festival Operating Grants-In-Aid program, prior to recommendations being presented to the Community Services Committee.

2.That required revisions to Policy C211B, Grants-In-Aid to organizations and individuals, be incorporated as part of the Municipal Grant Review Project, and be in place for the 1997 grant review process.

3.That the Administrative Grants-In-Aid Advisory Committee annually hold $10,000 of the Festival Seed Grant-In-Aid allocation to deal with appeals to the Festival Operating Program.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor

ABSENT:B. Mason.

J.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor Bolstad asked whether there were any Notices of Motion prior to adjournment (Sec. 100, Bylaw #9999 as amended).

K.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

CHAIROFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

Community Services Committee
Meeting No. 13 Minutes1
May 27, 1996