EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
S.Mandel, Chair / S.Mandel
K.Leibovici, Vice-Chair / K.Leibovici
B.Anderson / B.Anderson
J. Batty / J. Batty
E.Gibbons / E.Gibbons

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor M.Nickel
CouncillorM.Phair
Councillor L. Sloan
J. Tustian, ActingCityManager
J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S.Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Batty:

That the January 24, 2007, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following replacement Attachment:

E.2.b. CExpropriation of Property from 110 Centre Ltd. – Attachment 2

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the January 10, 2007, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Condolences – JohnPoole (S.Mandel)

Mayor S.Mandel expressed condolences to the family of JohnPoole, philanthropist and community supporter, who recently passed away.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., E.4.a. C, E.4.b., E.4.c., E.4.d., E.6.a., and in-private items E.2.e. C and E.2.f.

MOVED B.Anderson:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of IndustrialLand

That the revised due date of February 7, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 7, 2007

D.3.b.Knives and Violence (M.Phair)

That the revised due date of February 28, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 28, 2007

D.3.c.Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Recommendations

That the revised due date of February 28, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 28, 2007

D.3.d.Terms of Reference for JasperPark Neighbourhood Community Plan

That the revised due date of February 28, 2007, be approved.

reconsidered

(on page 15)

D.3.e.Neighbourhood Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

That the revised due date of May 2, 2007, be approved. / CBP
Due: May 2, 2007

D.3.f.Lobbyist Registry

That the revised due date of June 27, 2007, be approved. / Planning
Due: June 27, 2007

D.3.g.Equal Opportunity Policy C101B

That the revised due date of September 5, 2007, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Sep. 5, 2007

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.a.CExpropriation of Three Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road on 63 and 64 Streets 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration commence proceedings to expropriate the properties legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 5, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL003, and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations, either:

a.through the registration of Certificates of Approval of expropriation; and/or

b.through Section 30 Expropriation Agreements whereby an owner consents to the acquisition of the land.

E.2.b.CExpropriation of Property from 110 Centre Ltd. 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration commence proceedings to expropriate the properties legally described in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL004, and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations, either:

a.through the registration of a Certificate of Approval of expropriation; or

b.through a Section 30 Expropriation Agreement whereby the owner consents to the acquisition of the land.

E.2.c.CExpropriation of 12806 – 63 Street, being One of the Eight Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road, North of 127 Avenue

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration commence proceedings to expropriate the property legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 12, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL006 and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of this expropriation, either:

  1. through the registration of a Certificate of Approval; or
  2. through a Section 30 Expropriation Agreement whereby the owner consents to the acquisition of the land.

E.2.d.CAgreements for Admission Surcharges at Rexall Place

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the City of Edmonton enter into the Admission Surcharge Agreement with Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. and Edmonton Northlands, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 19, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL005.

2.That the City of Edmonton enter into an Assignment of the Admission Surcharge Agreement with Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. and Edmonton Northlands, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the December 19, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL005.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the following items be dealt with time specific as follows:

First item at 9:30 a.m.E.6.a.97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association

Second item at 9:30 a.m.E.4.c.Liquor Store Separation Distances Section 85 Amendment Inquiry

Third item at 9:30 a.m.E.4.a. CLand Use Planning Measures for Affordable Housing

Fourth item at 9:30 a.m.E.4.b.Transit Service in New Neighbourhoods

1:30 p.m.E.4.d.Sustainable Development Practices

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Downtown Plan (M.Phair)

“I would like an update from Administration on the Downtown Plan as to general progress, timelines and outstanding issues that Administration is aware of.” / Planning & Dev.
Due: Apr. 4, 2007

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.6.OTHER REPORTS

E.6.a.97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association 

R.Lawrence, Executive Director, 97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association, made a presentation.

J.Tustian, ActingCity Manager; and K.Zahara, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

R.Lawrence, 97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Administration, in consultation with the 97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone, return to Executive Committee by June 2007, with an interim report on progress made towards implementing priorities as outlined in the 97 Street and Area BRZ Strategic Business Plan 2006-2009. / Community Svcs.
Due: June 13, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That Executive Committee hear from the following delegations:

E.4.c.Liquor Store Separation Distances Section 85 Amendment Inquiry

1.R.Noce, DuncanCraig LLP

2.S.O’Byrne, Stantec (to answer questions)

3.J.Szumlas, Alberta Liquor Store Association (to answer questions)

E.4.d.Sustainable Development Practices

1.S.Kaba

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.g.Feasibility and Cost Associated with Edmonton Having a Float in Parades

Councillor K.Leibovici requested the permission of Executive Committee to make a Motion Without Notice related to obtaining a report on the feasibility and costs associated with Edmonton having a float in parades.

MOVED J. Batty:

That Councillor K.Leibovici be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice related to obtaining a report on the feasibility and cost associated with Edmonton having a float in parades.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That Administration provide a report to the April 18, 2007, Executive Committee on the feasibility and costs associated with the City of Edmonton having a float in the Capital Ex parade as well as other appropriate parades, and that Administration consult with Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Edmonton Tourism, Northlands, and the City festivals in the preparation of this report. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Apr. 18, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.c.Liquor Store Separation Distances Section 85 Amendment Inquiry 

S.Pragnell, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

R.Noce, DuncanCraig, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.
J. Szumlas, Alberta Liquor Store Association; andS.O’Byrne, Stantec, answered the Committees questions.

S.Pragnell, Planning and Development Department; G.Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); and P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Administration prepare a Bylaw (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 24, 2007, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDP008), with the following changes:
a.In section 1(b), "Major or" be added immediately after "other" and before "Minor."
b.In section 1(h), "Buildings on Sites that are zoned as DC2 are exempted from this restriction" be deleted. / Planning & Dev.
Public Hearing
Due: Apr. 17, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOVED S. Mandel:

1.That Administration report back to Executive Committee as to how, through Business Licence Bylaw 13138, the City could reduce the number of liquor outlets. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Apr. 4, 2007

2.That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting a review of the six-month clause that now exists under the Municipal Government Act for non-conforming use (pertaining to liquor stores), as stipulated by the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.4.a.CLand Use Planning Measures for Affordable Housing 

P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the Executive Committee ask questions, as required, of the following delegations at the same time as questions are asked of Administration:

  1. V.Laberge, President, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Edmonton Branch
  2. P.Jackson, Past President, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Edmonton Branch
  3. N.Iozzo, Association Member, Cornerstones Representative
  4. J. Wacko, Beaverbrook Developments

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; P. Jackson, Canadian Home Builders’ Association; J. Wacko, Beaverbrook Developments; J. Freeman, Asset Management and Public Works Department;N. Iozzo, Cornerstones Representative; and V. Laberge, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED S. Mandel:

That the following items be dealt with time specific as follows:

First item at 1:30 p.m.E.4.a. CLand Use Planning Measures for Affordable Housing

Second item at 1:30 p.m.E.4.d.Sustainable Development Practices

Third item at 1:30 p.m.E.4.b.Transit Service in New Neighbourhoods

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

The Committee recessed at 12 noon.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That Administration prepare:

a.Amendments to Plan Edmonton to identify affordable housing and overall intensification as a priority, including a number of supportive strategies.

b.Amendments to the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw to broaden the opportunity for secondary suites in low density residential land use zones.

c.Options for policy direction to provide affordable housing in suburban and mature neighbourhoods, and in large scale development projects.

d.Options for implementation measures to achieve affordable housing in suburban neighbourhoods, mature neighbourhoods and large scale infill projects.

2.That Administration pursue the unaddressed measures identified in the December 7, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDP104.

3.That Administration and Mayor approach the Province for amendments to the Municipal Government Actnotwithstanding the City's ability to mandate inclusionary zoning.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOVED J. Batty:

That the Land Use Planning Measures for Affordable Housing item be made time specific for 1:30 p.m. at the January 30, 2007, City Council meeting. / City Manager
City Council
Due: Jan. 30, 2007
1:30 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.4.d.Sustainable Development Practices

G. Barker, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

S.Kaba, Edmonton Design Committee, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and M.Brostrom, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That a panel of experts be invited to present ideas on an integrated framework for sustainability (with the objective of pursuing cutting-edge ideas for implementing a social, economic and environmental framework for sustainability for Administration to follow), and that Senior Management Team, Branch Level Managers and Council be invited to attend.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; J. Batty, E. Gibbons,K.Leibovici.

ABSENT:B.Anderson.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Streetscapes (M.Phair) 

MOVED J. Batty:

That item D.2.a. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

K.Singh, Planning and Development Department; and M.Koziol, Transportation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Funding for Streetscape Repairs

MOVED S. Mandel:

That Administration report back to Executive Committee as to what funding is available for streetscape repairs and the value of outstanding needs. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: Apr. 3, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.b.Transit Service in New Neighbourhoods 

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, and K. Koropeski, Transportation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That Administration develop a policy, to return to Executive Committee, that requires developers to provide transit service for a specified time or other options in new neighbourhoods. / Planning & Dev.
Transportation
Due: Apr. 4, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That the Committee meet in private pursuant to section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Actto discuss the following items:

E.2.e.CProposed Settlement of Claim by the City of Edmonton Against Prairie Land Corporation

E.2.f.Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City of Edmonton

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

The Committee met in private at 3:25 p.m.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

The Committee met in public at 3:43 p.m.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.e.CProposed Settlement of Claim by the City of Edmonton Against Prairie Land Corporation

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the January 3, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL002 remain in private in accordance with the provisions of section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  2. That Administration be authorized to settle this claim as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 3, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL002.
  3. That a write-off of $1,715,712 in property taxes, plus accumulated penalties under Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.2.f.Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City of Edmonton

MOVED S. Mandel:

  1. That the settlement of claim, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 2, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL007, be approved.
  2. That the January 2, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL007 remain in private pursuant to section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
/ Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.d.Terms of Reference for JasperPark Neighbourhood Community Plan

(continued from page 3)

MOVED K.Leibvoici:

That the following motion be reconsidered:

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the revised due date of February 28, 2007, be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the revised due date of February 28, 2007, be approved.

AMENDMENT MOVED K.Leibvoici:

That “February 28” be replaced with “March 14.”

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, put:

That the revised due date of March 14, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S.Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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INDEX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

JANUARY 24, 2007

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER......

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA......

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES......

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS......

A.4.a. Condolences – John Poole (S. Mandel)......

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS......

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR...... /7

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......

D.1.a.Downtown Plan (M. Phair)......

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......

D.2.a.Streetscapes (M. Phair) 

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS ...... 2/

D.3.a.Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of Industrial Land......

D.3.b.Knives and Violence (M. Phair)......

D.3.c.Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Recommendations....15

D.3.d.Terms of Reference for Jasper Park Neighbourhood Community Plan...... 3/

D.3.e.Neighbourhood Rehabilitation and Reconstruction......

D.3.f.Lobbyist Registry......

D.3.g.Equal Opportunity Policy C101B......

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT......

E.2.a. CExpropriation of Three Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road on 63 and 64 Streets 

E.2.b. CExpropriation of Property from 110 Centre Ltd. 

E.2.c. CExpropriation of 12806 – 63 Street, being One of the Eight Properties Located
Southeast of Fort Road, North of 127 Avenue 

E.2.d. CAgreements for Admission Surcharges at Rexall Place 

E.2.e. CProposed Settlement of Claim by the City of Edmonton Against Prairie Land
Corporation...... /14

E.2.f.Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City of Edmonton...... /15

E.2.g.Feasibility and Cost Associated with Edmonton Having a Float in Parades......

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT......

E.4.a. CLand Use Planning Measures for Affordable Housing 

E.4.b.Transit Service in New Neighbourhoods 

E.4.c.Liquor Store Separation Distances Section 85 Amendment Inquiry...... /9

E.4.c.Liquor Store Separation Distances Section 85 Amendment Inquiry 

E.4.d.Sustainable Development Practices ...... 7/

E.6.OTHER REPORTS......

E.6.a.97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......