EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING #49
(From the meeting held on
Wednesday, October 31, 1990)
MEMBERSHIPPRESENT:
Mayor J. ReimerMayor J. Reimer
Alderman B. MasonAlderman B. Mason
Alderman S. McKay
Alderman H. PaullAlderman H. Paull
Alderman L. StaroszikAlderman L. Staroszik
ALSO PRESENT:
Alderman K. Kozak*
R. Picherack, City Manager
J. Basey, City Solicitor
C. Cameron, Office of the City Clerk
* Present for part of the meeting.
The meeting convened at 9:38 a.m.
A.1. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 47 be adopted as circulated.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
A.2.ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES
A.2.aAlderman Staroszik re: Status of Discussions between
University of Alberta & Transportation Department re:
University of Alberta Bus Stop
Alderman Staroszik requested that the Administration report back on the status of negotiations between the University of Alberta and the Transportation Department with respect to the University Bus Stop and whether the Garneau Community League is included in the meetings or kept fully informed.
A.3.HEARINGS & DELEGATIONS
Nil.
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B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
3.OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR
B.3.(a)Alderman Mason re: Gifts Received from Companies and Free
Parking Pass from Imperial Parking
RECOMMENDATION:That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City
Solicitor dated September 21, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
MOVED Alderman Mason:
That the Executive Committee recommend to City
Council.
1.That a bylaw be drafted which will provide
for disclosure by successful candidates
of their campaign contributions and sources.
2.That any gifts or other services provided to
the Member of Council in excess of $100.00,
which requires full disclosure by Members of
Council and their immediate family of all
financial interests, be included in the draft
bylaw.AGREED
AMENDMENT TO #2 MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
As per the Bylaw previously drafted by the
Office of the City Solicitor.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
MOTION AS AMENDED put and declaredAGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
The Committee requested that the Administration report back on the
following issues:
1.The possibility of preparing a bylaw that could
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be passed prior to the next municipal election should the Province delay on this matter.
2.The legality of having the City Clerk send out
a letter in the election package stating that
Council has a policy requesting disclosure of the
campaign contributions, that the candidate may
or may not voluntarily respond and that the response
would be posted on the polling station door.
3.A bylaw with respect to the value of gifts, etc., as
per the bylaw in effect in the City of Winnipeg.
8. FINANCE
B.8.(a)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated October 19, 1990
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
October 19, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.8.(b)Contract/Consultant Information Report for August 1990
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
October 12, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.8.(c)Said Nashman NW 165423W4 North Portion Containing
22.359/ha. Account No. 1102375 Re: Adjustment of 1982 and
1983 Tax Levy
RECOMMENDATION:That Mr. Nashman's request to adjust 1982 and 1983 taxes be denied.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
October 15, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Mason:
That Mr. Nashman's assessment for 1982
be reduced in accordance with the Alberta
Assessment Appeal Board's decision with
respect to the topography of the soil.LOST
FOR THE MOTION:Alderman Mason
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Paull, Staroszik
OPPOSED:Alderman Mason
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.8.(d)Tender Selection of IBM System/370 Compatible Computer
Products and Services
RECOMMENDATION:That the response from IBM Canada Ltd., as amended by letter of October 23, 1990 to Public Tender Number 805141 be accepted by The City of Edmonton and that a contract
in form and substance acceptable to the City Solicitor be executed between both parties at a cost not to exceed $5,679,000.00. Funds are available in Computing
Resources Department Capital Budget, Program 002.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated
October 24, 1990.
Mr. J. Mills, Computing Resources Department and Mr. S.J. Armstrong, Materials Management Branch, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
10.PARKS & RECREATION
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B.10.(a)Lease Agreement with Northmount Community League
RECOMMENDATION:That approval be given to an interim lease agreement with the Northmount Community League and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, with terms and conditions as per Enclosure I. The agreement is to be in
a form and substance as approved by the Office of the
City Solicitor.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation
Department dated October 11, 1990.
Mr. D.S. Ausman, Parks & Recreation Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.10.(b)Prince of Wales Armoury Proposal Call Lease of Tenant Space
RECOMMENDATION:That The City of Edmonton approve allocating portions of the leasable tenant space in the Prince of Wales Armoury
to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum, SAMIES IOOB -Chapter 3177, and Artist Metalsmith Society of Alberta.
The lease agreements to be in a form and substance as approved by the Office of the City Solicitor.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation
Department dated October 9, 1990.
Mr. D.S. Ausman & Ms. L. Stuart, Parks & Recreation Department and Mr. D.
Lechelt, Public Works Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
12.PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
B.12.(a)Sale of Land for $85,500.00 to Aaron Shane Developments Inc.
Located on Mill Woods Road East and 20 Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:That The City of Edmonton sell to Aaron Shane Developments Inc. Lot 64, Block 16, Plan 7923024 for
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$85,500.00 subject to the terms and conditions outlined
in Enclosure I.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 19, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.12.(b)Purchase of Commercial Land Located at 11320103A Avenue from
Brompton Property Corporation for $1.00
RECOMMENDATION:That the purchase of approximately 195 square meters of land in Lot 1, Block 14D, Plan 1282 R.S. from Brompton Property Corporation for the sum of $1.00 be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 19, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.12.(c)Assignment of Servicing Agreements Between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver
and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd. for La Perle Stage 3
RECOMMENDATION:That the enclosed assignment agreement between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd., be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 12, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
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B.12.(d)Assignment of Servicing Agreements Between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver
and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd. for La Perle Stages 5 and 7
RECOMMENDATION:That the enclosed assignment agreements between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd., be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 12, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.12.(e)Assignment of Servicing Agreement between The City of Edmonton
and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver and
Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd. for
the installation of storm and sanitary trunk sewers along
79 Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:That the enclosed assignment agreements between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd., be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 12, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.12.(f)Assignment of Servicing Agreements Between The City of
Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver
and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments Ltd.
for Belmead Stages 4 and 5
RECOMMENDATION:That the enclosed assignment agreements between The City of Edmonton and Integrated Building Corp. Ltd. by its Receiver and Manager, Ernst & Young Inc. and TriMed Developments be approved.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 4, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
B.12.(g)Letter dated September 14, 1990 from Alberta Aviation Museum
Association, Building 11, 11760109 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta T5G 2Z3, Attention: W. J. Cottrell, Director and
General Manager, re: Heritage Hangar Proposal
RECOMMENDATION:That City Council authorize the transfer of Hangar No. 6 located at the Municipal Airport (old Western GMC Hanger) to the Municipal Airport at market value and that the
Airport Administration be permitted to develop the site
for commercial aviation uses.
ALTERNATIVE #1:That City Council direct the Planning and Development Department to dispose of Hangar No. 6 located at the Municipal Airport at market value.
ALTERNATIVE #2:That the Alberta Aviation Museum Association and affiliated organizations be granted an option for six months at $1.00 to submit a detailed lease proposal for Hangar No. 6 (previously used by Western GMC).
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development
Department dated October 24, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That Mr. Cottrell & Mr. Hersey, representing
the Alberta Aviation Museum Association, be heard
with respect to Item B.12.(g).AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
Mr. Cottrell & Mr. Hersey, representing the Alberta Aviation Museum
Association; Mr. P. Nugent & Mr. V. Pirzek, Planning & Development
Department; Mr. A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department and Mr. J.
Schnblegger, Transportation Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That Alternate Recommendation #2 be concurred with.AGREED
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FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Staroszik
OPPOSED:Alderman Paull
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
The Committee requested that the Administration report back to the November 13, 1990 City Council meeting on the financial advantage to the Convention Centre and to the City of the Aviation Hall of Fame vacating the Convention Centre.
The Committee also requested that the Administration review other 'on
site' space options with the Alberta Aviation Museum Association, and that the Alberta Aviation Museum Association report back earlier than the proposed six months deadline with a more detailed proposal for Hangar #6.
14.PUBLIC WORKS
B.14.(a)CBylaw No. 9613 To Approve the Execution of a Lease Agreement Between The City of Edmonton and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the 504 Edmonton Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Acting As Agent for the Department of National Defense
RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9613 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department
dated October 16, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
15. TRANSPORTATION
B.15.(a)Alderman Mason re: Tender for Phase IV of the Highlands
Tunnel
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Transportation
Department dated October 17, 1990.
Alderman Kozak entered the meeting.
MOVED Alderman Mason:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
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FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
The Committee requested that the Administration report back on the
following issues:
1.Who knew that the line could flow backwards, when was it
known and why was Council not told of this?
2.When the evaluation was made as to the actual flow
in the old line, who knew about it, when was it known
and why was Council not told?'
3.How long was information about the technology for
inspections of the tunnel available within the
department?
C.OTHER REPORTS
C.1.CUtilities & Finance Committee Report No. 19A
C.1.(a)1990 Current Budget Adjustments re: 1990 Personnel
Salary Settlements
RECOMMENDATION:That the 1990 Operating Budget of the Edmonton Public Library for personnel salaries, wages, and employee benefits be adjusted by $296,000, from $9,523,694 to $9,819,694 in order to accommodate salary settlements in excess of 1990 Budget guidelines.
The Committee considered the Utilities & Finance Committee report #19A
dated October 31, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
C.1.(b)1990 Current Budget Adjustment re: 1990 Contract Settlements
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That the 1990 Operating Budget of Edmonton Ambulance
Authority for wages and overtime premiums be
adjusted by $326,000, from $8,695,000 to $9,021,000
in order to accommodate wage settlements in excess
of 1990 Budget guidelines, as well as the increase
in overtime premiums from timeandahalf to double
time.
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2.That the 1990 Operating Budget of the Edmonton Ambulance Authority for revenue be adjusted by $163,000 from $5,564,000 to $5,727,000 to reflect the increase in service demand.
The Committee considered the Utilities & Finance Committee report #19A
dated October 31, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Staroszik:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the Committee go in camera.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull, Staroszik
ABSENT:Alderman McKay
The meeting recessed at 11:42 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 3:24 p.m.
MOVED Alderman Paull:
That the motions with respect to the following items be ratified at this time:
F.1.Office of the Auditor General Review of Budget Process
MOTION:That the report of the Auditor General be dealt
with in two ways:
a.That it be referred to the Administration
to allow the Administration to reply.
b.That it be referred to the Budget Task
Force to deal with the matters raised by the
Office of the Auditor General that relate to the
Task Force mandate.
F.2.Edmonton Research & Development Park Authority
MOTION:That the verbal presentation be received as information.
AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Alderman Mason, Paull
ABSENT:Aldermen McKay, Staroszik
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B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
15. TRANSPORTATION
B.15.(b)Alberta Motor Association Proposal for a Transportation
Planning Advisory Board
RECOMMENDATION:That the Alberta Motor Association be encouraged to work through existing organizations and mechanisms to address
urban transportation issues.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Transportation
Department dated October 5, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Mason:
That Item B.15.(b) be tabled until the
November 7, 1990 Executive Committee meeting.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull
ABSENT:Alderman McKay, Staroszik
C.OTHER REPORTS
C.2.City Hall Steering Committee Report City Hall Project
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the City Hall Steering
Committee dated October 24, 1990.
MOVED Alderman Mason:
That Item C.2 be tabled until the November
7, 1990 Executive Committee meeting.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mason, Paull
ABSENT:Alderman McKay, Staroszik
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m
CHAIROFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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