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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes 1

September 4, 2001

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday, September 4, 2001

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
M. Phair, Chair / M. Phair
B. Anderson, Vice-Chair / B. Anderson
W. Kinsella
L. Langley / L. Langley

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A.B. Maurer, City Manager.*

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk.

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Councillor M. Phair called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

Councillors A. Bolstad and D. Thiele were in attendance.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the September 4, 2001 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

1. Deletion from the agenda of item D.4.d. – Appeal Notice – Nanette McDermott, of 11936 – 95 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Untidy and Unsightly Property.

2. Replacement of pages 16 and 17 of Item F.1.c. C – Development of a Third Indoor Soccer Centre.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Minutes of the August 20, 2001 Community Services Committee Meeting be adopted.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Anderson:

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., D.2.d., D.4.a., D.4.b., D.4.c., F.1.a. C, F.1.b. C, F.1.c. C, F.1.d. C, F.1.e., F.1.f., F.2.a. C, F.3.a., and F.4.b. C, be exempted for debate; and

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations. Ø

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Community Investment Program Project Grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2001 Edmonton Arts Council report, be approved.

F.4.c. Derelict Houses and Property. Ø

That the August 27, 2001 Planning and Development Department report be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

F.4.d. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations. Ø

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Arts Travel Community Investment Grant Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2001 Edmonton Arts Council report, be approved.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED M. Phair:

That item F.1.d. C - Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation, be dealt with at 1:30 p.m.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

F.1.b. C Little Mountain Cemetery – Plot Sale.

1.  E. Gauthier.

2.  R. VanderVeen, Chair, Christian Immigration Society, and/or

3.  J. Holzmann, Vice-Chair, Christian Immigration Society.

F.1.c. C Development of a Third Indoor Soccer Centre.

1.  M. Charpentier, President, Edmonton Minor Soccer Assoc.

F.1.d. C Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation.

1.  P. Koroluk.

F.2.a. C City of Edmonton – Capital Health Authority Transfer Services Contract.

1. R. Littlechild, President, CUPE Local 3197.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Long Terms Plans for the Edmonton Aviation Heritage Centre
(A. Bolstad).

“This inquiry pertains to the Edmonton Aviation Heritage Centre on Kingsway Avenue and any long term plans there are for this facility.
I would like a report from the Administration which outlines the plan the Aviation Heritage Society has for the centre, which I understand features a fairly major expansion to the existing premises.
I would also like to know how this vision fits with the plan the City has for that building. In particular, I am wondering if the City supports the expansion and whether or not the expansion would accommodate the needs of the other aviation tenants.
I would appreciation it if the Administration could consult with affected stakeholders as it prepares this report.” / Community Svcs.
Due: Oct 29, 2001

D.4. STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS

D.4.a. Ms. Patricia Wolfe – Appeal of Exotic Entertainer License Refusal. Ø

Councillor M. Phair explained the hearing process.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, called the appeal.

W. Zadworny, Zadworny and Company, representing P. Wolfe; and P. Wolfe, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor M. Phair asked whether there were any persons present who wished to address the Committee. No one responded.

P. Fearon, Planning and Development Department (Licensing), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

W. Zadworny made a further presentation. P. Wolfe answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Committee meet in private.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

The Committee met in private at 10:16 p.m.

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Committee meet in public.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

The Committee met in public at 10:28 a.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Community Services Committee revoke the decision of the License Inspector which was to refuse Ms. Patricia Wolfe an Exotic Entertainer License until November 2001. / Planning & Dev.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

OPPOSED: M. Phair.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL OF PATRICIA WOLFE - LICENSE REFUSAL FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE.

Councillor M. Phair stated the following:

The Appeal hearing on the license refusal for a business license to Patricia Wolfe, was held today, September 4, 2001.

The Committee heard from the William Zadworny, representing the appellant and from the appellant, Patricia Wolfe, providing statements that Ms. Wolfe has had an unblemished record since her last offence and has been operating under a temporary license.

The Committee heard evidence from Mr. Phil Fearon, Planning and Development Department (Licensing), that within the guidelines of the Municipal Government Act, the Bylaws that the City have passed, and Edmonton Police Service’s written non-support for this license that he will not provide a license for this business until November 2001, as is required under the Bylaw.

The Committee’s decision is to overturn the Administration’s recommendation, which is to not have the license issued until November 2001.

The Committee makes its decision based on the following:

  1. Ms. Wolfe has been operating under a temporary license.
  2. Ms. Wolfe has an unblemished record since her last offence.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Ms. Wolfe’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

D.4.b. Appeal Notice – Ronald Clarke, Tenant of 10946 – 154 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Order to Remedy a Contravention of the Nuisance Bylaw 10406. Ø

Councillor M. Phair explained the hearing process and indicated that all previous hearings on this matter are null and a new hearing will proceed.

Councillor M. Phair, called the appeal.

R. Clarke made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

L. Hills, Public Trustee Office, answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Bylaw), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Pictures of the property were distributed to Members of the Committee and were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

R. Clarke made a further presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. L. Hills answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Order dated July 25, 2001 be confirmed. / Planning & Dev.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL NOTICE –RONALD CLARKE, OF 10946 – 154 STREET, EDMONTON, ALBERTA – ORDER TO REMEDY A CONTRAVENTION OF THE NUISANCE BYLAW 10406.

Councillor M. Phair stated the following:

In dealing with this appeal, the Community Services Committee heard from Mr. Ronald Clarke, who is the appellant; from Mr. Leslie Hills, Public Trustee’s Office; and Mr. David Aitken from the Administration.

Based on what was heard, the Committee’s decision is to uphold the Order dated July 25, 2001 from the City Administration.

The Committee based its decision on the fact that the property is untidy and unsightly.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Mr. Clarke’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

D.4.c. Appeal Notice – Knud Nielsen, of 9810 – 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Untidy and Unsightly Property. Ø

Councillor M. Phair, called the appeal.

K. Nielsen made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Bylaw), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Pictures of the property were distributed to Members of the Committee and were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

K. Kielsen made a further presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Direction be varied to allow the appellant until October 10, 2001 to clean up the property. / Planning & Dev.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL NOTICE –KNUD NIELSEN, OF 9810 – 78 AVENUE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA – UNTIDY AND UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY.

Councillor M. Phair stated the following:

In dealing with this appeal, the Community Services Committee heard from Mr. Knud Nielsen, who is the appellant, and Mr. David Aitken from the Administration.

Based on what was heard, the Committee’s decision is to vary the Direction from the City Administration to allow the appellant until October 10, 2001 to clean up the property.

The Committee based its decision on the fact that the property is untidy and unsightly and allowed for an extension to October 10, 2001 to clean up the property due to the weather and the appellant’s limited help to clean up the property.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Mr. Nielsen’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

The Committee recessed at 11:29 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:34 a.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

F.3. EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a. Enhancement to Electronic Reporting Network Initiative (ERNI). Ø

MOVED L. Langley:

That item F.3.a. be dealt with at 3:30 p.m.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Damage to Trees, Shrubs and Plants Along Boulevards and in Parks (M. Phair). Ø

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Anderson, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillors A. Bolstad and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

MOVED M. Phair:

That item D.2.a. be made debatable to allow for action motions to be made in response to the content of the report.

(Sec. 46, B.L. 12300)

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair:

1.  That the August 16, 2001 Community Services Department report be received for information.
2.  That Senior Management Team review the estimated shortfall due to drought and consider funding through the City reserves and prepare a report for the 2002 budget deliberations. / Community Svcs.
City Council Budget
Due: Nov. 29, 2001

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

D.2.b. Staffing and Duties of the Fire Inspection Branch (D. Thiele). Ø

D. Kloster, General Manager, and D. Veldhuis, Emergency Response Department; and
A.B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the August 30, 2001 Emergency Response Department report be received for information. / Emergency Response

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

Orders of the Day were called.

The Committee recessed at 12:00 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.d. C Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation. Ø

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

1.  T. Cameron.

2.  C. Richmond.

3.  B. Breau.

4.  P. Cotterill.

5.  E. Ewaschuk.

Councillor A. Bolstad entered the meeting.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, L. Langley, M. Phair.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

B. Anderson, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

P. Koroluk; T. Cameron; and C. Richmond, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

B. Breau; and P. Cotterill, made presentations.

E. Ewaschuk made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

J. Tustian, General Manager, B. Anderson, and B. Priebe, Community Services Department; and R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That the recommendations from the “Conserving Edmonton’s Natural Areas” report be approved as follows:

a)  The Administration implement recommendations numbered 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 19 and 24 (Attachment 1 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report).

b)  The Administration implement with modifications recommendations numbered 1, 4, 6, 10, 13 and 23 (Attachment 2 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report).

c)  The Administration support the Community in its implementation of recommendations 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, and 22 (Attachment 3 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report).

d)  The Administration not implement recommendations 5 and 9 (Attachment 4 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report).

2. That the City’s roles and responsibilities for Natural Areas Conservation as identified in Attachment 5 (of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report) be approved.

3.  That the “Elements of a Natural Areas Conservation Strategy” be approved (Attachment 6 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report).

4.  That the Administration prepare an additional report which makes clear the distinction, if any, between land trusts referred to in recommendation number 5 (of Attachment 4 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report) and recommendation number 11 (of Attachment 3 of the June 19, 2001 Community Services Department report), for the September 11, 2001 City Council meeting. / Community Svcs.
City Council
Due: Sept. 11, 2001

carried