EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING #78
(From the meeting held on
Wednesday, May 29, 1991)
MEMBERSHIPPRESENT:
Mayor J. ReimerMayor J. Reimer
Deputy Mayor S. McKay*
Alderman J. BethelAlderman J. Bethel
Alderman B. CampbellAlderman B. Campbell
Alderman K. KozakAlderman K. Kozak
Alderman L. WhiteAlderman L. White
ALSO PRESENT:
Alderman C. Chichak* Alderman B. Mason*
R. Picherack, City Manager
D. Manderscheid, Office of the City Solicitor D. Edey, Office of the City Clerk
* Present for part of the meeting.
The meeting convened at 9:36 a.m.
A.1. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 76 be adopted as
circulated.
MOVED Alderman Campbell:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Campbell, White
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Kozak
A.3.DELEGATIONS
Alderman Bethel entered the meeting.
MOVED Alderman White:
That Mr. Masterson be heard at 1:30 p.m.
with respect to Item B.15.(a). AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
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MOVED Alderman White:
That Item B.8.(c) be brought forward and
dealt with at this time.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
B.CITYMANAGER'S REPORTS
8.FINANCE
B.8.(c)Letter dated March 14, 1991 from Mr. Ed Miller City of
Edmonton Towing Contract
RECOMMENDATION: That no further action be taken in this matter.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
April 9, 1991.
MOVED Alderman Bethel:
That Item B.8.(c) be tabled until the
June 5, 1991 Executive Committee meeting
at 1:30 p.m.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
The Committee requested that Alderman Staroszik be informed of the tabling
motion and the time specific.
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item B.8.(b) be brought forward and
dealt with at this time.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
B.8.(b)Letter dated March 22, 1991 from David Jacobsen, Manager of
Cathedral Courts Re: Incorrect Water Meter Readings
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That the request from Mr. Jacobsen that a portion of the water bill for Cathedral Courts be forgiven, be denied.
2.That consideration be given to Mr. Jacobsen's request to be heard.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
May 3, 1991.
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item B.8.(b) be referred to the
Utilities & Finance Committee with a
request that a representative of
Cathedral Courts be heard.WITHDRAWN
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item B.8.(b) be dealt with after
the Statutory Hearings.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
A.5.ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES
A.5.(a)Alderman Bethel re: Process for Commissioning Art under the
City of Edmonton One Percent for Part Policy
Alderman Bethel requested that the Administration report back on the process for commissioning art under the City of Edmonton One Percent for
Art Policy, what approvals have been given to this process by City Council, its Committees or the Public, and how this is done by other Cities.
A.5.(b)Alderman Campbell re: Progress on Cleaning Sand off City
Streets
Alderman Campbell requested that the Administration report back on the progress made on cleaning sand off City streets this Spring and in particular in the Whitemud Drive and West End areas of the City.
Mr. J. Schnablegger, Transportation Department, responded that this should be completed by midJune, therefore a report is not required on this item.
A.5.(c)Alderman White re: Grass and Trees and River Road (Item
A.5.(a)/ Mtg #77, May 22, 1991)
Alderman White stated that he no longer required a report from the Administration with respect to this item.
A.4. EXEMPTIONS
MOVED Alderman White:
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That the Committee concur with the recommendations for all "B" Items with the exception of the following items:
B.8.(a), B.8.(b), B.8.(c), B.12.(a), B.12.(d),
B.12.(f), B.14.(b), B.15.(a) and B.15.(b).AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
- CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
- FINANCE
B.8.(d)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated May 15, 1991
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 15, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(e)Manufacturers Life Insurance Company's request for a Refund of
1990 Taxes
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 7, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
10.PARKS AND RECREATION
B.10.(a)Agreement with Alberta Part Art Publications (1981) Society and Jazz City Festival Society
RECOMMENDATION: That approval be given to enter into an agreement
with the Alberta Part Art Publications (1981) Society to
host "The Works": A Visual Arts Celebration from June 28,
1991 to July 10, 1991 and the Jazz City Festival Society
to host the Jazz City International Festival from June
28, 1991 to July 7, 1991. The agreement is to be in a
form and substance as approved by the Office of the City
Solicitor in accordance with terms and conditions as
outlined in Enclosure I.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
B.12.(b)CExpropriation of the Apartment Property Located at 9819 111
Street from Abe and Dasha Zottenberg
RECOMMENDATION: That the Municipal Council of the City of Edmonton pass
the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act and
the Expropriation Act, we intend to take by way of expropriation, an interest in fee simple and leasehold, in land, namely:
"Plan B, Block Ten (10), Lot Fourteen (14) (Edmonton H.B.R.) Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals
Standing in the names of Abe Zottenberg as to an undivided two thirds (2/3) interest and Dasha Zottenberg as to an undivided
one third (1/3) interest, of Edmonton in the Province of Alberta, as registered owners in the Land Titles Office for
the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 106A196."
This land is required by the City of Edmonton for the construction and maintenance of a park.
We hereby authorize the appropriate officials of the City of Edmonton to take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of this acquisition.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 6, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(c)Sale of Land to Fantasy Homes Ltd. for $162,000 Located South of 20 Avenue and West of Mill Woods Road East
RECOMMENDATION: That the Agreement dated September 26, 1989, between Fantasy Homes Ltd. and The City of Edmonton, be amended as outlined in Enclosure I.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(e)Payment of Landowner's $878.03 legal fees incurred due to City negotiations to purchase a property located at 9157 Jasper Avenue from Manual Machado
RECOMMENDATION: That the City pay the $878.03 legal fees incurred by
Manual Machado due to the City's negotiations to purchase
Lot 1, Block 1, Plan XXXVIIA.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(g)Residential Servicing Agreement Between Lehndorff Meadows
General Partner Inc. and The City of Edmonton for Servicing of
Larkspur Neighbourhood 1, Stage 8 in Meadows
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That approval be given to enter into the Standard
Residential Servicing Agreement with Lehndorff
Meadows General Partner Inc. for the property
legally described on Certificate of Title
No. 902 273 099 + 16.
- That the enclosed Lot Grading Plan (Surface Drainage
Plan) be established as per the Alberta Building Code 1985.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(h)Encroachment Agreement Armcorp 418 Ltd. and Stewart, Green Properties ’89 Ltd.
RECOMMENDATION: That a Standard Form Encroachment Agreement between the
City and Armcorp 418 Ltd. and Stewart, Green Properties
'89 Ltd. at a price of $5,728.61 permitting the
encroachment of concrete overhangs, signs and an overhead
canopy onto City roadways, be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 15, 1991.
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(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(i)Residential Servicing Agreement between Melcor Developments Ltd. and The City of Edmonton for Servicing of Riverbend -Rhatigan Ridge Neighbourhood 5, Stage 12A
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That approval be given to enter into the Standard
Residential Servicing Agreement with Melcor
Developments Ltd. for the property legally described
on Certificate of Title Numbers: 862 098 384;
892 198 516; 892 198 516A; 892 198 498; 902 179 625
+ 73; 902 179 625 + 74 and 902 363 618.
- That the enclosed Lot Grading Plan (Surface Drainage
Plan) be established as per the Alberta Building Code 1985.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 16, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
- PUBLIC WORKS
B.14.(a)Approval of Short Term Leases Reference No. 1091
RECOMMENDATION: That the leases listed below be approved.
RESIDENTIAL
Jim Stewart (New Lessee)
#113, 9696 Jasper Avenue
COMMERCIAL
491194 Alberta Ltd. (New Lessee)
12608 Fort Road
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block D, Plan 5435V
Purpose:Used Car Sales and Service
Area:199.92 Square Metres (2,132 Square Feet)
Russel Steel (Lease Renewal)
9900 71 Avenue
Lot 15, Block 16, Plan 2239X
Purpose:Placement of Double Sided Signs
Edward Kent Power (Lease Renewal)
10003 91 Avenue
Lot 42, Block 2, Plan 8057R
Purpose:Landscaping and Gardening
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Hook Outdoor Advertising
A Division of Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.
(New Lessee)
15108 118 Avenue
Portion of Lot 3, Block 19, Plan 5800 AA
Purpose:10’ X 20’ General Advertising Sign
Hook Outdoor Advertising
A Division of Jim Pattison Industries Ltd.
7425 120 Avenue
Portion of Lot 1, Block C, Plan 2614 K.S.
Purpose:10’ X 20’ General Advertising Sign
Agra Industries Limited (New Lessee)
3400 69 Avenue
Portion of 34 Street
Adjacent toLot 14, Block 13, Plan 8622745
Purpose:Access & Landscaping of
Area:2,926.1 Square Metres Vacant Land
(31,497 Square Feet)
Canadian Progress Club Edmonton Downtown (New Lessee)
11410 Kingsway Avenue
Plan 2328 MC, Block 15C, Lot 1
Purpose:Flea Market
Area:Up to 139.35 Square Metres
(1500 Square Feet)
George Cygan (Lease Renewal)
Genesee Portion of SE 1/4 17502W5th
Comprised of 30 acres of Pasture/93 acres
Crop/Hayland/30 Acres Unusable/1 Hay Shelter
Purpose:Hayland/Pasture
Area:123 Acres
Wilfred Schamber (Lease Renewal)
Genesee Portion of SW 14503W5th
Comprised of 80 acres of Pasture
Purpose:Pasture
Area:80 Acres
Alvin Forster (Lease Renewal)
Genesee Portion of NW 15502W5th
Comprised of 155 acres of Hayland
Purpose:Hayland
Area:155 Acres
Alvin Forster (Lease Renewal)
Genesee Portion of SW 16502W5th
Comprised of 104 acres of Hayland
Purpose:Hayland
Area:104 Acres
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Ed Naprawa(New Lessee)
Genesee Portion of NW8502W5th
Comprised of 110 acres of Cropland
Purpose:Cropland
Area:110 Acres
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department dated May 29, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
MOVED Alderman White:
That the Administration concur with the recommendations for all "C" Items with the exception of the following items:
C5 and C.7.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
C.OTHER REPORTS
C.1.CChildren in Poverty Report No. 2 Nutritional Concerns
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Community & Family Services Department dated May 13, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.2.CGrantsInAid 1991 Community and Family Services Report No. 3 Edmonton Family Violence Treatment, Education and Research Centre
RECOMMENDATION: That funding be denied, since this program is the
responsibility of the Provincial Government.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Community & Family Services Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.3.CBylaw No. 9811 A Bylaw to Set the Rates for Ambulance Services Within the City of Edmonton
RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9811 be forwarded to City Council
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for appropriate readings.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Edmonton Ambulance Authority dated April 2, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.4.New City Hall Steering Committee Report No. 12
C.4.(a)Project Manager's Report
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered the New City Hall Steering Committee Report #12 dated May 29, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.6.Downtown Business Association Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION: That the 1990 Annual Report for the Downtown Business
Association of Edmonton be received as information
(Enclosure I).
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Clerk dated May 9, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
A.7.STATUTORY HEARINGS
A.7.(a)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 13303 140 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 3785 KS, BLOCK 7,
LOT 25, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly
condition.
2.Prior to June 12, 1991, the registered owner of the said
property, James Stuart Bergh, is required to remove from
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the property any railroad ties, boards, plywood, framing, wire, bricks, insulation, plastic, wooden frames, loose
litter, and any other material contributing to the untidy and unsightly condition of the said property.
- 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.
- 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.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 7, 1991.
Mayor Reimer asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to
this item.
No person representing the owner was present.
MOVED Alderman White:
At the request of the Administration,
that Item A.7.(a) be struck from the
agenda.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
A.7.(b)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or Premises Municipally Described as 7206 127 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:
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1.The property legally described as: PLAN 1497AE, BLOCK 19,
LOT 13, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly
condition.
2.Prior to June 12, 1991, the registered owner of the said
property, Dorothy Joan Davis, is required to remove from
the property any plastic bags, cardboard boxes, blankets,
furniture, and any other material contributing to the
untidy and unsightly condition of the said property.
- 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.
- 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.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 7, 1991.
Mayor Reimer asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
No person representing the owner was present.
MOVED Alderman Campbell:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Campbell, White
ABSENT:Alderman Kozak
A.7.(c)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 10153 115 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
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.The property legally described as: PLAN B3,
BLOCK FOURTEEN (14), THE MOST NORTHERLY TWENTYFIVE (25)
FEET IN WIDTH THROUGHOUT OF LOT EIGHTYEIGHT (88),
Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly
condition.
2.Prior to June 12, 1991, the registered owner of the said
property, Yoko lnque, is required to remove from the
property any boards, cardboard, 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.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 7, 1991.
Mayor Reimer asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.