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Transportation and Public Works Committee

Meeting Minutes1

June 29, 1999

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday, June 29, 1999

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
R. Noce, Chair / R. Noce
M. Phair, Vice-Chair / M. Phair
L. Langley / L. Langley
D. Thiele / D. Thiele
B. Smith*

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor B. Anderson*

Councillor A. Bolstad*

Councillor R. Rosenberger*

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager

E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor R. Noce called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Councillor A. Bolstad was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair:

1.That the Transportation and Public Works Committee Agenda for the June 29, 1999 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

a.Additions

D.2.c.Directional Signage to West Edmonton Mall (B. Smith)

G.1.c. CEnvironmental Strategic Plan.

b.Deletions

G.3.aJuly 13 1999 Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.c.CEnvironmental Strategic Plan.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the June 23, 1999 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be postponed to the July 13, 1999 Transportation and Public Works Committee at 10:00 a.m. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: July 13, 1999

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Minutes of the June 15, 1999 Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith entered the meeting.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair:

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., G.1.d. C, G.2.a., G.2.b., G.2.c. C, G.2.d. C and G.1.e. C (in private) be exempted for debate; and

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

ITEM NO. / REPORT TITLE / DEPARTMENT / REVISED DUE DATE
D.3.a. / Transit Service for Physically Handicapped People to St. Albert and Sherwood Park (Phase II). / Transportation & Streets / Sept. 21, 1999
D.3.b. / Fee for Use and Occupation of the City of Edmonton’s Right of Way Negotiations (R. Noce). / Transportation & Streets / July 13, 1999

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.Purchase of a Single Family Dwelling at 9863 – 74 Avenue from Robert Keith Smiley Andison and Thomas Henry Andison.

That the purchase of Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 2239X from Robert Keith Smiley Andison and Thomas Henry Andison for $110,000.00 be approved. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.1.b.Purchase of a Single Family Dwelling at 9866 – 77 Avenue from Karen M. Neilsen and Eric W. Butterworth.

That the purchase of Lot 1, Block 21, Plan 2298P from Karen M. Neilsen and Eric W. Butterworth, be approved. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele, B. Smith.

Councillor R. Rosenberger entered the meeting.

MOVED M. Phair:

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.c.Directional Signage to West Edmonton Mall (B. Smith).

B. Stephenson Transportation and Streets Department made a presentation.

B. Stephenson and G. Cebryk, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED R. Noce:

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Smith:

That the administration enter into a discussion with West Edmonton Mall on the possibility of negotiating an agreement to cost share the responsibility of the directional signs and report back to the Transportation and Public Works Committee. / Transportation & Streets
Due: July 13, 1999

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, B. Smith.

OPPOSED:M. Phair, D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

(Sec. 164, B.L. 9999, as amended)

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Parking for Motorcycles (D. Thiele).

“Over the last 10-15 years I have noticed a loss of free parking for motorcycles in the downtown area. My inquiry to the administration.
1.What areas in the downtown could be designated as parking for motorcycles.
2.Could the parking industry identify free parking for motorcycles within their facilities.
3.What is the current policy of motorcycles at parking meters.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: August 24, 1999

D.1.b.Grants for Waste Management Projects Across Alberta (R. Noce.).

“A couple of weeks ago, the Government of Alberta issued grants in the sum of $4.3 million for waste management projects across Alberta.
It is my understanding that the following regions received funding: Westlock Regional Waste Management Services Commission; West Grande Prairie County Solid Waste Authority; Edson/East Central Yellowhead Regional Solid Waste Authority; South Forty Waste Services Commission; and Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
My questions to the Asset Management & Public Works Department (“Department”) are as follows:
1.I would be obliged if the Department could provide any information with respect to the $4.3 million in grants issued to Alberta waste management programs.
2.Are there any opportunities for the City of Edmonton to access any of the grant dollars for its waste management programs?” / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: August 24, 1999

D.1.c.Monthly Waste Management Fees (R. Noce).

“In 1994, City Council adopted the Waste Management Strategic Plan (“Plan”). The Plan implemented, among other things, a monthly waste disposal fee of $5.00 for single family homes and $3.25 for multi-family dwellings. Funding for collection activities remained on the property tax base.
The monthly disposal fees were stabilized over two 5-year periods. Since the first 5-year period ends this year, it is my understanding that the Asset Management & Public Works Department (“Department”) plans to increase these fees effective January 1, 2000.
My questions to the Department are as follows:
1.I would be obliged if the Department could provide any information relating to its 10-year financing plan (1995-2005) for waste management monthly fees.
2.Further, would the Department support the removal of the monthly waste management fee from the utility statement and funding waste management services from the property tax base? / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: September 7, 1999

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Court Decision on City of Brampton Bylaw (R. Noce).

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.a.Campaign Signs.

MOVED M. Phair:

That item D.2.a. be made debatable to allow action motions to be made in response to the content of the report. That items D.2.a. and G.2.a. be dealt with together.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law Branch) and W. Trocenko, Community Services Department, made presentations.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law Branch), W. Trocenko, Community Services Department, R. Evans, Transportation and Streets Department and D. Aitken, Edmonton Police Service answered the committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the March 18, 1999 Corporate Services Department (Law Branch) report be received for information.
That the March 26, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.
Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Administration bring back to the Transportation and Public Works Committee the necessary bylaws with those changes that would not allow campaign signs in the river valley and ravine system with the exception of privately owned property.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:L. Langley, R. Noce.

D.2.b.Removing Houses due to Roadway Expansions (R. Rosenberger).

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.d.CMarket Value for Homes Expropriated Along 75th Street.

MOVED L. Langley:

That items D.2.b. and G.1.d. C be dealt together.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the June 14, 1999, Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information, and be forwarded to City Council together with the June 16, Asset Management and Public Works Department report. / Transportation & Streets
Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the motion on the floor at City Council be withdrawn or defeated.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair.

OPPOSED:D. Thiele.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.b.Installation of Crosswalks (Additional Vehicular and Pedestrian Counts).

B. Stephenson and A. Jones, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the June 15, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

G.2.c.C97 Street (137 Avenue – 167 Avenue) Functional Plans.

B. Stephenson and R.G. Menzies, Transportation and Streets Department answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the 97 Street (137 Avenue – 167 Avenue) functional plans be approved.

2.That a noise wall on the east side from 137 Avenue to 153 Avenue be incorporated into the project implementation.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

G.2.d.C87 Avenue – 149 Street Intersection Reconfiguration.

MOVED M. Phair:

1.That this item be referred back to the administration to be brought back when the Crestwood Neighbourhood Traffic Study is completed.
2.What was the number of vehicles on 80th Avenue and 95th and 96th Streets before the shortcutting and the total volume counts were looked at.
3.How will the changes at this intersection reduce the amount of shortcutting and speeding traffic at 95th and 96th. How is it projected and what are the actual numbers.
4.How does this ranks within the Street Safety Improvement, -Miscellaneous Minor Construction, in terms of the amount of money it takes out of that budget and where it ranks with other neighbourhood projects. / Transportation & Streets
Due: September 7, 1999

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor R. Noce asked whether there were any Noticesof Motion. There were none.

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

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in private.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in private at 12:01 p.m.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in public at 12:30 p.m.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.e.CApproval of Proposed Sub-Lease of Building #21 (former Terminal Building at City Centre Airport).

Councillors R. Noce and M. Phair requested this item be forwarded to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Transportation and Public Works Committee

Meeting Minutes1

June 29, 1999