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City Council
Meeting Minutes
August 31, 1999
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, August 31, 1999
PRESENT:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.
E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.
A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS
A.1.CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Mayor B. Smith; Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger and D. Thiele were absent.
OPENING PRAYER
Fr. Dick Theroux, St. Thomas Moore Roman Catholic Church, led the assembly in prayer.
Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger and D. Thiele entered the meeting.
A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOVED R. Noce – T. Cavanagh
That the City Council Agenda for the August 31, 1999 meeting be adopted with the addition of the Economic Development Edmonton report on:
D.2.h.TELUS Head Office (B. Mason).
and the addition of the following in-private item:
E.1.i.Recovery of Emergency Response Fees and Costs.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED R. Noce – T. Cavanagh
That the Minutes of the July 15, 1999 Special City Council meeting and the July 20, 1999 Council meeting be adopted.
carried
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS
B.1.a.Unveiling of Ralph Hopp Park (R. Noce).
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Councillor R. Noce stated that on August 15, 1999, he attended with Mayor
B. Smith the unveiling of the Ralph Hopp Park in the community of Balwin, where the Hopp family lived.
Ralph Hopp was born on July 17, 1948, joined the Edmonton Fire Department in October 1973 and was killed in a flashover, while advancing with a hose line into the basement of the JJ and Friends Discotheque at 10921 – 101 Street.
The efforts of the Edmonton Firefighters Memorial, Emergency Response Department, Community Services Department and the Hopp family were congratulated for a job well done.
B.1.b.Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation on the 85th Anniversary Commemorations Held July 2-4, 1999 of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (R. Rosenberger).
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Councillor R. Rosenberger stated that the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry celebrated its 85th anniversary on July 2-4, 1999 and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to “Edmonton Salutes” for their support and contribution.
The “Edmonton Salutes” Committee decided that this beautiful Certificate of Appreciation should find a place in City Hall. Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad accepted the Certificate on behalf of The City of Edmonton.
B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS
MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor
That items D.2.c., D.2.d., D.2.g., D.2.k., E.1.b.,E.1.c., F.1.a., F.1.b., G.1.a., G.1.c. and in-private items E.1.g., E.1.h. and E.1.i. be exempted for debate; and
D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES
D.2.a.Parking Holiday Trailers on the Street (A. Bolstad).
That the July 12, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & StreetsD.2.b.Development of City of Edmonton Energy Conservation Plan
(A. Bolstad).
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D.2.e.Status of Negotiations Between the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Northlands (A. Bolstad).
That the August 3, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.D.2.f.Littering in the City of Edmonton (T. Cavanagh).
That the July 13, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & StreetsD.2.h.TELUS Head Office (B. Mason).
That the Economic Development Edmonton report be received for information. / EDED.2.i.Health Services Utilization Commission (R. Noce).
That the July 22, 1999 Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.D.2.j.Taxing of Rural Properties (R. Noce).
That the August 6, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS
E.1.a.102 Street Casino Property.
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That the July 13, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be received for information. / Planning & Dev.E.1.d.Legacy Facilities – 2001 World Championships in Athletics.
1.That the following be approved as the City’s preferred list for legacy facilities, yet to be committed from the 8th World Championships in Athletics (the Games):a)artificial turf at Clarke Stadium;
b)the retention of track and field amenities at Clarke Stadium, either on-site or relocated to another facility in the City after the Games;
c)the retention of track and field amenities at Commonwealth Stadium either on-site or relocated to another City facility after the Games;
d)the retention of the upgrading of Rollie Miles Athletic Field, either on-site or relocated to another facility in the City after the Games; and
e)the construction of community-accessible sportsfield(s) on the Commonwealth-Clarke Stadia site.
1.That the preferred legacy facilities be approved subject to:
c)the Community Services Department (the Department) in conjunction with the 2001 World Championships in Athletics Local Organizing Committee (LOC) consulting on the proposals with appropriate representation of adjacent communities;
d)the Department consulting on the proposals with current and potential user groups; and
e)City Council’s approval of any required Operating and Capital Budgets associated with the installation of legacy facilities and costs of maintaining and operating of the facilities.
1.That the Department report to City Council on the status of commitments to legacy facilities, and on consultation with adjacent communities and user groups prior to City Council’s consideration of the 2000 Operating and Capital Budgets. / Community Svcs.
E.1.d. cont’d.
Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 2, 1999
E.1.e.June 30, 1999 Operating Results and Projected Year-End Financial Performance.
That the August 6, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.E.1.f.Intermunicipal Planning Project: Sturgeon Valley Area Structure Plan, Bylaw 882/99.
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That the Council of the City of Edmonton express its support for the Sturgeon Valley Area Structure Plan, Bylaw 882/99, as given first reading by Sturgeon County Council on August 17, 1999, by sending the appended letter to Reeve Frank Schoenberger. / Planning & Dev.G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS
G.1.b.Pilot Soil Treatment Project at 44 Street and 127 Avenue by Conor Pacific Environmental Technologies Inc.
That the Mayor write a letter to Alberta Environment copying the Premier and area MLAs indicating the City of Edmonton’s displeasure with Domtar Inc.’s delay in cleaning the site at 44 Street and 127 Avenue. / MayorAsset Mgmt. & Public Works
H.OTHER REPORTS
H.1.a.Appointment of New Board Member to the Alberta Avenue Business Association’s 1999 Board of Directors.
That Ken Shulko be appointed as a Director to the Alberta Avenue Business Association for the term ending on December 31, 1999. / Planning & Dev.Corporate Svcs.
H.1.b.Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board – Externally-Nominated Appointment.
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That Leslie Church be appointed to the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board for the term ending April 30, 2000. / Corporate Svcs.carried
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS
F.1.a.“A Call to Action – Homelessness in Edmonton” Report.
F.1.b.City of Edmonton Recommended Actions from the Homelessness Task Force Report.
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MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor
That items F.1.a. and F.1.b. be dealt with at 10:30 a.m.
carried
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS
F.1.c.Funding for Three Hundred Children in the Out-of-School Care Program.
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MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor
That Councillor B. Mason be allowed to introduce a Motion Without Notice to request the Mayor to write to the Ministers of Human Resources & Employment and Children’s Services for Alberta to request funding for the three hundred children on the waiting list in the Out-of-School Care Program.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:L. Chahley.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
MOVED B. Mason – J. Taylor
2.That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the Minister of Human Resources & Employment and Children’s Services for Alberta requesting emergency funding to ensure the more than three hundred children, currently on the waiting list, can be accommodated in the Out-of-School Care Program immediately.3.That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, further write to the Minister of Children's Services that she consider and develop, in consultation with municipalities, a long-term solution to provide a level of provincial funding for Out-of-School Care which ensures an adequate number of places for children as well as the ability of operators to maintain quality care. / Mayor
Community Svcs.
J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:L. Chahley.
ABSENT:B. Smith.
D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES
D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES
D.1.a.Accident of Whitemud Drive (L. Langley).
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“In the wake of another serious accident on Whitemud Drive resulting from a vehicle crossing the median into oncoming traffic, I would ask that the Transportation and Streets Department answer the following questions:1.Have the City Traffic Engineers considered erecting a permanent barrier between the Whitemud Drive roadways where none exist at present?
2.If this were to be done how long would it take and what would be the cost?
While I realize there must be an opportunity for emergency response vehicles and tow trucks to move from one roadway to the other, we must do something to prevent further accidents that might be prevented.
I would like a response at the next regular meeting of City Council on September 14, 1999.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Sept. 14, 1999
D.1.b.Maintenance of Dry Water Ponds/Lakes and Storm Water Lakes
(M. Phair).
3.Who retains ownership of these lakes/ponds and who is responsible for maintenance and safety?
4.What is the cost of these ponds and their maintenance?
5.Does the City drainage realize any savings from these ponds?
6.I would like this information to return to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.” / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
TPW Committee
Due: Oct. 26, 1999
D.1.c.City Interaction With the University Property Development Committee (M. Phair).
7.“Recently an appeal around a particular development (College Plaza) was withdrawn from the University Property Development Committee.8.I would like the following information from the Planning and Development Department:
9.Does the City have anything to do with the University Property Development Committee or the process that it uses?
10.Would not such developments and appeals normally be handled by the City except for the Universities Act?
11.I would like this information to return to the Executive Committee.” / Planning & Dev.
Exec. Committee
Due: Oct. 27, 1999
Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor R. Rosenberger presided.
D.1.d.Calgary Situation on Development (A. Bolstad).
12.“I understand the City of Calgary has decided to cap development in some areas of north and south Calgary due to the cost of providing the necessary infrastructure. I also understand that Calgary is asking developers to provide more in the way of off-site levies in areas that are still being developed.13.I would appreciate a report that briefly summarizes their situation and how it might compare to the challenges Edmonton is facing. I would also like to know whether we are looking at similar measures; and, if so, do we attempt to coordinate our rules with those of other municipalities, particularly those in the Alberta Capital Region.” / Planning & Dev.
Due: Nov. 2, 1999
D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES
D.2.c.Future School Sites (A. Bolstad).
MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair
That the July 28, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion. / D.2.c. cont’d.Planning & Dev.
Exec. Committee
Due: Sept. 8, 1999
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh.
ABSENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley.
D.2.d.Twelve Ward System (A. Bolstad).
MOVED A. Bolstad – D. Thiele
That the August 5, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion. / Corporate Svcs.Exec. Committee
Due: Sept. 8, 1999
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley.
Acting Mayor R. Rosenberger vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad presided.
D.2.g.Consultants (L. Langley).
MOVED L. Langley – M. Phair
That the August 11, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion. / Corporate Svcs.Exec. Committee
Due: Sept. 8, 1999
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh.
ABSENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley.
D.2.k.Traffic in Edmonton (D. Thiele).
MOVED D. Thiele – M. Phair
That July 9, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be referred to the Transportation and Public Works Committee for discussion. / Transportation & StreetsTPW Committee
Due: Sept. 7, 1999
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh.
ABSENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley.
E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS
E.1.b.Planning Process Round Table Steering Implementation Committee – Annual Progress Report for 1998.
MOVED R. Noce – W. Kinsella
That the July 22, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be received for information. / Planning & Dev.R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley, B. Mason.
B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS
B.1.c.Visitors from England (R. Rosenberger).
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Councillor R. Rosenberger introduced Mary and Eddie James, who are visiting Canada and Edmonton for the first time and have taken the time to come down to the Council Chamber.
Members of Council warmly welcomed the James’ from England.
F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS
F.1.a.“A Call to Action – Homelessness in Edmonton” Report.
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MOVED R. Noce – W. Kinsella (Made at the July 6, 1999 City Council meeting):
That the report entitled “A Call to Action – Homelessness in Edmonton” and the recommendations contained therein be received for information.
J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department; B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, A.B. Maurer, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; and D. Freeman, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.
MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor
That any Member of Council, who may wish to do so, be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad.
ABSENT: B. Smith.
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; J. Tustian, General Manager, and D. Freeman, Community Services Department; A.B. Maurer, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; and
E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.
MOTION ON ITEM F.1.a. put:
That the report entitled “A Call to Action – Homelessness in Edmonton” and the recommendations contained therein be received for information. / Community Svcs.CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.
ABSENT: B. Smith.
Orders of the Day were called.
Council recessed at noon.
Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
Mayor B. Smith; Councillors W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason and R. Rosenberger were absent.
F.1.b.City of Edmonton Recommended Actions from the Homelessness Task Force Report.
E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.
Councillors W. Kinsella and L. Langley entered the meeting.
MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair
1.That an expenditure of $28,000 (15% of the total project cost) from the 1999 budget be authorized to enable the provision of 56 emergency shelter beds for the balance of 1999, subject to the Province providing the additional funding. (Source of Funds: Corporate Contingency.)
2.That City Council commit to supporting the annualized cost of providing these additional shelter beds estimated at $56,000 (15% of the total project cost), and the Community Services Department be directed to include this as a service level increase in the 2000 Operating Budget, subject to the Province providing additional funding.
3.That City Council commit to supporting inclusion in the budget, an annual amount of the forgiveness resulting from the Provincial restructuring of Social Housing Debt (estimated to be $1.3 million annually), for social housing initiatives as recommended by the Homelessness Task Force, and that the Community Services Department be directed to include this amount as a service level increase in the 2000 Operating Budget.
4.That the Administration prepare a report evaluating the merits of entrusting these funds, less the administrative costs outlined in Recommendation 6 (of the July 12, 1999 Community Services Department report) to the Edmonton Housing Trust Funds (Task Force Recommendation 7.1 –Attachment 1 of the July 12, 1999 Community Services Department report).
5.That the Task Force’s recommendation that the Edmonton Joint Planning Committee on Housing (EJPCOH) lead the implementation of the recommendations of the Homelessness Task Force (Task Force Recommendation 4 –Attachment 1 of the July 12, 1999 Community Services Department report) be endorsed.
6.That for 1999, City Council approve in principle, subject to the submission by the EJPCOH of an acceptable cost estimate, the City funding one-third of the administrative costs of the City’s share, to enable the implementation of the Task Force recommendations. (Source of Funds: Corporate Contingency).
7.That the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board be requested to report to City Council regarding the impact that security deposits have on the provision and access to affordable housing, and options available to alleviate this impact (Task Force Recommendation 3.3 –Attachment 1 of the July 12, 1999 Community Services Department report).