EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING #44
(From the meeting held on
Wednesday, September 19, 1990)
MEMBERSHIPPRESENT:
Mayor J. ReimerMayor J. Reimer
Alderman B. MasonAlderman B. Mason
Alderman S. McKayAlderman S. McKay
Alderman H. PaullAlderman H. Paull
Alderman L. StaroszikAlderman L. Staroszik
ALSO PRESENT:
Alderman J. Bethel*
Alderman L. White*
R. Picherack, City Manager
J. Basey, City Solicitor
F. Guenther, Acting Executive Director
*Denotes partial attendance.
The meeting convened at 9:40 a.m.
A.1. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 42 be adopted as circulated.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the Committee concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
A.2.ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES
NIL.
A.3.STATUTORY HEARINGS
A.3.(a)Proposed Demolition of a One Family Dwelling Located on a
Property Municipally Described as 11426102 Avenue, Edmonton,
Alberta
RECOMMENDATION:That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
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NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
1.Prior to October 31, 1990, Nateman
Enterprises Ltd., the registered owner
of the property municipally described
as 11426102 Avenue, Edmonton,
Alberta, and legally described as:
PLAN B3, BLOCK FOURTEEN (14), LOT ONE
HUNDRED AND THIRTYTHREE (133);
EXCEPTING THEREOUT: THE MOST EASTERLY
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO (102) FEET
THROUGHOUT OF THE SAID LOT (EDMONTON)
(H.B. CO. RES); EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL
MINES AND MINERALS; shall demolish or
cause to be demolished the one family
dwelling located on the said property.
The site shall also be levelled and
cleared to the satisfaction of the
Director of the Building Inspection
Section of The City of Edmonton
Planning and Development Department.
2.In the event that the structure has
not been demolished and the site
cleared within the time specified in
paragraph one of this Order, an
Inspector of the Building Inspection
Section of the Planning and
Development Department shall cause the
said one family dwelling to be
demolished and the costs incurred
therein shall be charged as a debt to
the municipality and may be charged
against the subject property as taxes
due and owing in respect of that
property and may be recovered as such
by the municipality.
Mayor Reimer stated if there was anyone present to speak to this item,
they would now be heard.
Mr. K. Wakefield, representing the owners, and Ms. K. Green, Office of the
City Solicitor, spoke to the item.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik
That this item be tabled to the meeting to be held October 24,
1990.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
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A.3.(b)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 11227102 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
RECOMMENDATION:That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
1.The property legally described as:
PLAN 7540 A.H. BLOCK ONE (1) LOT THREE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY (350) (EDMONTON)
(HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY'S RESERVE),
Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and
unsightly condition.
2.Prior to October 3, 1990, the
registered owner of the said property,
Michael Dawyd, is required to remove
from the property the burnt down
garage and debris inside, wood, tree
branches, hot water tank, tires,
metal, and any other material
contributing to the untidy and
unsightly condition of the said
property.
3.In the event that the owner fails,
neglects or refuses to comply with
this Order within the time period set
forth herein, the Director of the
Investigation/Enforcement Section and
his appointees shall be hereby
authorized to enter upon the property
in order to effect such work as may be
necessary to eliminate the untidy and
unsightly condition, and the cost of
that work shall be charged to the
owner of the land.
4.In default of payment within
twentyone (21) days of the said work
being done, the cost incurred therein
shall be charged as a debt due to the
municipality and may be charged
against the land concerned as taxes
due and owing in respect of the land
and may be recovered as such by the
municipality.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated September 7, 1990.
Mayor Reimer stated if there were any persons present to speak to this
item, they would now be heard.
The owner, Michael Dawyd, spoke to the item and answered the Committee's
questions.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Branch, Finance Department, answered
the Committee's questions.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the Committee concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
A.3.(c) and A.3.(d) were dealt with together.
A.3.(c)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 9917154 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
RECOMMENDATION:That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
1.The property legally described as:
PLAN 235 H.W. BLOCK TWENTYTHREE (23)
LOT FOURTEEN (14) (EDMONTON W1/2 35 52
25 W.4TH), Edmonton, Alberta, is in an
untidy and unsightly condition.
2.Prior to October 3, 1990, the
registered owner of the said property,
Garry Jones, is required to remove
from the property any auto parts,
lumber, wire, wheelbarrow, propane
tanks, tires, plastic, jerrican, and
any other material contributing to the
untidy and unsightly condition of the
said property.
3.In the event that the owner fails,
neglects or refuses to comply with
this Order within the time period set
forth herein, the Director of the
Investigation/Enforcement Section and
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his appointees shall be hereby authorized to enter upon the property in order to effect such work as may be necessary to eliminate the untidy and unsightly condition, and the cost of that work shall be charged to the owner of the land.
4.In default of payment within
twentyone (21) days of the said work
being done, the cost incurred therein
shall be charged as a debt due to the
municipality and may be charged
against the land concerned as taxes
due and owing in respect of the land
and may be recovered as such by the
municipality.
A.3.(d)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 1104184 Avenue, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
RECOMMENDATION:That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
1.The property legally described as:
PLAN 123A BLOCK 160 LOT 20, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly
condition.
2.Prior to October 3, 1990, the
registered owner of the said property,
Swiatoslawa Kowaluk, is required to
remove from the property any truck
full of debris, lumber, plastic,
chairs, wood, and any other material
contributing to the untidy and
unsightly condition of the said
property.
3.In the event that the owner fails,
neglects or refuses to comply with
this Order within the time period set
forth herein, the Director of the
Investigation/Enforcement Section and
his appointees shall be hereby
authorized to enter upon the property
in order to effect such work as may be
necessary to eliminate the untidy and
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unsightly condition, and the cost of that work shall be charged to the owner of the land.
4.In default of payment within
twentyone (21) days of the said work
being done, the cost incurred therein
shall be charged as a debt due to the
municipality and may be charged
against the land concerned as taxes
due and owing in respect of the land
and may be recovered as such by the
municipality.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Branch, Finance Department, spoke to
A.3.(c) and A.3.(d).
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the abovereferenced items be struck from the Committee's
agenda.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
B.2.(a)CATV Cable Distribution System Agreements Renegotiation
RECOMMENDATION:That the report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the City of Edmonton/ED TEL
CATV Contract Renegotiation Steering Committee, dated August 21, 1990.
Mr. R. David, P. Eng., President, ED TEL answered the Comnittee's
questions.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the Committee concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
3.CITY SOLICITOR
B.3.(a) CEstate of Kenneth Wesley Werstiuk
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to
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disburse the appropriate amount owing to the Estate of Kenneth Wesley Werstiuk to the solicitors for the Estate without requiring Letters Probate or Letters of Administration, notwithstanding Section 3.06 of City Policy C447.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Solicitor dated August 24, 1990 and heard from Mr. D. Manderscheid from that Office.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the Committee concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
4.COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES
B.4.(a) CCity of Edmonton Response to the Report and Recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Residential Tenancy
RECOMMENDATION:That the Administration report be considered at the same time as the report from the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board in this regard.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That this item be tabled to 1:30 p.m. and be dealt with in conjunction with C.1.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 19.
7.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MOVED Alderman Paull
That the Committee hear from Mr. Bishop with respect to
B.7.(d).
FOR THE MOTION:Aldermen Paull, Staroszik.LOST
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay.
B.7.(a) CInterim Deterrent Landfill Fees
RECOMMENDATION:That the Administration be directed to prepare an
amending Bylaw to increase landfill disposal fees to
include interim deterrent charges as outlined in
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Enclosure I, effective January 1, 1991, and that any additional net revenue generated be deposited in a reserve account to assist in funding waste reduction programs.
The Committee considered a report prepared by Environmental Services Department dated September 6, 1990. Messrs. F. Hugo, Environmental Services and D. Manderscheid, Office of the City Solicitor answered the Committee's questions.
Alderman White entered the meeting.
MOVED Alderman McKay
That the Administration be directed to prepare an amending bylaw to increase landfill disposal fees in quarterly increases, if reduction does not occur on a voluntary basis, and that the rates be struck, as follows:
January 1, 1991$ 12.50
April 1, 1991$ 25.00
September 1, 1991$ 50.00
January 1, 1992$100.00
MOVED Alderman Paull
That this item be referred back to the Administration to review Enclosure I and report back to the next Committee meeting on the financial implications to the landfill of not accepting waste generated outside of Edmonton.
AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Mason
1.That the commercial rates be set at $25.00 per tonne
effective January 1, 1990 and $50.00 per tonne effective
July 1, 1990 and that the rates, as outlined in Schedule
I, be adjusted accordingly.
2.That the Administration review the waste generated
outside of Edmonton and consider special fees or outright
bans for the landfill, except for existing contractual
agreements and ongoing negotiations pertaining to a
regional regulated approach to waste management.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Alderman Mason.LOST
OPPOSED:Aldermen McKay, Paull, Staroszik.
MOTION OF ALDERMAN McKAY put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Alderman McKay.LOST
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull,
Staroszik.
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MOVED Alderman Paull
That this item be accepted as information and that the proposed 1991 disposal rates be deferred for six months to give the Administration the opportunity to bring forward alternatives prior to the implementing of any increases in
fees.
WITHDRAWN
Alderman Paull withdrew her motion.
MOVED Alderman Mason
That this item be requisitioned up to City Council without a
recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
B.7.(b)Task Force on Waste Management Financing
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That approval be given to establish a task force
to review financing options and recommend the most appropriate method for financing present and future waste management costs for the City.
2.That the enclosed terms of reference for the Task Force for Waste Management Financing be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by Environmental Services
Department.
MOVED Alderman Paull
That the Committee concur with the recommendations.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen McKay, Paull.AGREED
OPPOSED:Aldermen Mason, Staroszik.
B.7.(c)Alderman Mason re: Tender for Phase 4 of Highlands Tunnel
RECOMMENDATION: That the report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by Environmental Services
Department dated September 10, 1990.
Alderman McKay left the meeting and returned a few minutes later.
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MOVED Alderman Mason
That this item be referred to the Transportation Department, Drainage Branch, for a report on the advisability of completing Phase 4 and to review the alternate options.
Mr. J. Schnablegger, P. Eng., Transportation Department, answered the
Committee's questions.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
Alderman White left the meeting.
B.7.(d) CLandfill Rate Increases Laidlaw Waste Systems
RECOMMENDATIONS:1.That the contract for disposal of
waste at the Laidlaw landfill be amended to
increase the rates from $6.74/Tonne to
$12.00/Tonne, retroactive to January 1, 1990,
as summarized in Enclosure I.
2.That the Administration be directed to bring
forward a budget adjustment to authorize the
necessary increase in funding required.
The Committee considered a report prepared by Environmental Services
Department, dated September 4, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik
That the Committee concur with the recommendations.
Mr. F. Hugo answered the Committee's questions.
Alderman White reentered the meeting.
AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman McKay
That onehalf of the retroactive funds be withheld pending
negotiations.
FOR THE MOTION:Alderman McKay.LOST
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay, Paull,
Staroszik.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
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MOVED Alderman McKay
That the contract between the City of Edmonton and Genstar Conservation Systems Ltd. for the Laidlaw landfill be in a form and substance acceptable to the City Solicitor.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
MOVED Alderman Paull
That the Committee concur with the recommendations for the
remainder of the B. items.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, McKay,AGREED
Paull, Staroszik.
8.FINANCE
B.8.(a) CBylaw No. 9595 Access and Turnbay Local Improvements Property Share as per Attached Appendix
RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9595 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.
The Committee considered the report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated September 5, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(b)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated September 7, 1990
RECOMMENDATION: That the report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated September 7, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(c)Letter dated August 13, 1990 from Dundeal Management Ltd., #300, 11745 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0N5, re: Tax Mill Rate Reassessment for Royal Park Apartment Hotel Account #3125754
RECOMMENDATION:That the Executive Committee deny the request to rebate the difference in taxes that would result from the requested change in mill rate.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated August 30, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(d) CParks and Recreation Grants Section (1990)
The Free Will Players Funding Request for
1990 Heritage Amphitheatre Performances
RECOMMENDATION:That the request for $3,000 from the Free Will Players be denied.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated September 11. 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(e) CParks and Recreation Grants Section (1990)
1991 Pan Pacific Swim Championships
Special OneTime Funding Request
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That City Council approve a onetime rental fee subsidy grant not to exceed $37,480 (as outlined in Enclosure I) for the use of Kinsmen Sports Centre for the 1991 Pan Pacific Championships from August 22 to 25, 1991.
2.That City Council approve a subsidy grant not to exceed $9,120 for an E.T.S. shuttle bus for the athletes. Source of funds: Council's General Contingency.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated August 27, 1990.
(Recommendations concurred with.)
B.8.(f)Inquiry from Mr. Steve Dmytruk, 1151266 Street, Edmonton, T5B 1H9, Storm Sewer Charge, Tax Roll No. 4536017
RECOMMENDATION:That the request to cancel the storm sewer charge assessed against the property described as
1131266 Street be denied.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated August 14, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(g)Letter dated June 8, 1990 from Ethel Slemko, #303,
1101082 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, re: Tax Roll 6557904 -
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Lots 14 and 15, Block 21, Plan 4983 A.M., 1284154 Street,
Edmonton
RECOMMENDATION:That the request for a refund of sewer and storm sewer charges paid since 1982 be denied.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department,
dated August 27, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
12.PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
B.12.(a)Residential Servicing Agreement between Horizon Village Corporation, Canada, and The City of Edmonton for servicing of Westlawn Stage 1
RECOMMENDATION:That the approval be given to enter into the
Standard Residential Servicing Agreement with Horizon Village Corporation, Canada, for the property legally described on Certificate of Title Number 902 128 127.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning and Development
Department, dated September 4, 1990.
(Recommendation concurred with.)