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Community Services Committee

Minutes

June 15, 1998

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, June 15, 1998

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
L. Langley, Chair / L. Langley
W. Kinsella, Vice-Chair / W. Kinsella
T. Cavanagh
R. Noce / R. Noce

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor A. Bolstad*
Councillor L. Chahley*
Councillor M. Phair*
Councillor J. Taylor*
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager
E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor L. Langley called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor T. Cavanagh was absent.

Councillor M. Phair was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the June 15, 1998 meeting be adopted.

carried

FOR THE MOTION:W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Minutes of the May 25, 1998 Community Services Committee Meeting be adopted.

FOR THE MOTION:W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce:

That items D.4.a., F.1.a. and F.1.b.C be exempted for debate; and

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.WIN House (M. Phair).

That the May 26, 1998 Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Impact of Bed Shortages on Ambulance Services.

That the revised due date of June 29, 1998 be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: June 29, 1998

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.c.License Agreement with Event Organizers – Commonwealth Stadium.

1.That approval be given to enter into agreements with Universal Concerts Canada, Core Audience Entertainment and Harvest Moon Society for the production of major events in Commonwealth Stadium in 1998, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachments 1-3 of the May 22, 1998 Community Services Department report.
.1That these agreements be acceptable in form to the Corporate Services Department (Law) and in content to the General Manager of the Community Services Department. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.

F.3.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a.CStatus of Family Group Conferencing.

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the May 25, 1998 Edmonton Police Service report be received for information.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.Dimensions ’98 – Community and Family Services Advisory Committee (CAFSAC) Response.

That the May 1, 1998 Community and Family Services Advisory Committee report be received for information. / CAFSAC

F.4.b.CCommunity and Family Services Advisory Committee 1997/98 1998 Community Investment Grants to Organizations and Individuals Appeals Recommendations.

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the recommendations of the Community and Family Services Advisory Committee on 1998 City of Edmonton Community Investment Grant Appeals (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 1998 Community and Family Services Advisory Committee) be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Community Services Committee hear from:

John StobbeItem F.1.b.C

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Proposed Rifle Range Development at the Strathcona Science Parks (R. Noce).

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“It is my understanding that Strathcona County is reviewing a number of new proposals relating to the Strathcona Science Park. It is further my understanding that the development of a rifle range is being proposed by the Edmonton Nordic Ski Club. To date, I have received about 25 letters of opposition from citizens, mostly from the community of Beverly Heights.
My questions are as follows:
1.Could the Department provide additional background information with respect to the proposed developments at the Strathcona Science Park?
2.What assurances can the Department provide to the citizens of Edmonton who are very concerned about the proposed rifle range?
3.What steps will the Department take in order to ensure that the citizens of Edmonton will be given an opportunity to Participate in the public process and discussion relating to the proposed developments at the Strathcona Science Park?
I would appreciate a response to this inquiry for the June 29, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting.” / Community Svcs.
Due: June 29, 1998

D.1.b.Overview of the Community Services Department 1998 Business Plan (R. Noce).

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“I have now had an opportunity to review the Community Services Department 1998 Business Plan.
My questions are as follows:
1.Could the Department provide a brief overview of the 1998 Business Plan?
2.What input did the Department receive from the various stakeholders?
3.What process did the Department follow in order to obtain feedback from various stakeholders?
4.Could the Department provide additional information with respect to the preparation of its three-year plan? In particular, I would be very interested in a brief description as to how the Department intends to put its three-year plan together.” / Community Svcs.
Due: August 17, 1998
D.1.b. cont’d.
Community Svcs.
Due: Aug. 17, 1998

D.1.c.Inadequate Number of Taxi Stands in the Downtown Core (R. Noce).

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“Recently, I met with a number of taxi drivers who indicated to me that there are an inadequate number of taxi stands in the downtown core. In fact, several taxi drivers have been issued tickets for stopping in a bus lane, for example, in front of Edmonton Centre when picking up passengers.
My questions to the Administrator (P. Fearon) of the Edmonton Tax Cab Commission are as follows:
1.Has the issue with respect to taxi stands in the downtown core been dealt with by the Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission?
2.If the answer to question #1 is “yes”, could the Administrator provide me with a brief report as to the nature of the discussions and decision?
3.If the answer to question #1 is “no”, could the Administrator provide me with a report as to whether or not the issue of taxi stands in the downtown core requires further review and analysis?
I would appreciate a response to this inquiry for the June 29, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting.” / Police Service
Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission
Due: June 29, 1998

D.1.d.Scoreboard Display at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (W. Kinsella).

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“I understand that the scoreboard display at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre is no longer working and cannot be repaired. I would like the Administration to:
1. Advise as to the status of the board and whether it can be repaired.
2.Identify the costs for the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard display.
3.Confirm whether or not a new scoreboard display can be purchased and installed in time for the November 1998 World Cup.
4.Outline potential funding sources for a new display board.
Because of the potential urgency of the situation, I would like this report for the June 29, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting.” / Community Svcs.
Due: June 29, 1998

D.1.e.Section on Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ Relationship With The City of Edmonton (M. Phair).

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“In the recent review of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, there was a section devoted to the relationship with the City.
I would like the City’s comments on this section and policies/practices that relate to the City’s relationship with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.” / Community Svcs.
Due: Aug. 17, 1998

D.4.STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS

D.4.a.Appeal Notice – Ron Mitchell, 9855 – 81 Avenue, Edmonton - Untidy and Unsightly Property.

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S. Muller, Corporate Services Department (Law); and G. Ewanchuk, Edmonton Police Service, answered the Committee's questions.

R. Mitchell, property owner, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Councillors J. Taylor and A. Bolstad entered the meeting.

MOVED W. Kinsella:

That the appeal by Edward Pytel be denied. / Edmonton Police Service

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.1997 Communities in Bloom.

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B. Anderson, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED R. Noce (Made at the February 23, 1998 Community Services Committee Meeting):

1.That the January 6, 1998 Community Services Department report be received for information.
2.That the Community Services Department proceed with all three scenarios (identified in the May 11, 1998 Community Services Department report) to recognize the Communities in Bloom Award, funded within the Community Services Department approved 1998 Capital Budget. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

The Committee recessed at 10:20 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 10:25 a.m.

Councillor T. Cavanagh was absent.

Councillors A. Bolstad and L. Chahley were in attendance.

F.1.b.Outdoor Pool and Water Amenities Plan.

J. Stobbe made a presentation.

Councillors M. Phair and J. Taylor entered the meeting.

J. Stobbe answered the Committee's questions.

D. Barrett, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

L. Cochrane and E. Ehrman, Community Services Department; J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department; and B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED W. Kinsella:

That this matter be referred back to the Administration to prepare a report for the July 27, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting and to:
1.Provide details on the proposed feasibility study of Queen Elizabeth Pool.
2.Assess the performance of the private sector against these recommendations, including, the provision of additional amenities.
3. Provide all costs to the City, including anticipated staff time, of the strategy.
4.Provide an analysis of a new aquatic facility to replace one or more inner-City outdoor pools, including proposed design, location and funding alternatives. / Community Svcs.
Due: July 27, 1998

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor L. Langley asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 100. B.L. 9999, as amended)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Community Services Committee

Minutes

June 15, 1998