COUNCIL MEETING NO. 4
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1989.
PRESENT:Mayor Jan Reimer.
Aldermen J. Bethel, M. Binder,
B. Campbell, C. Chichak, R. Hayter,
K.B. Kozak, P. Mackenzie, B. Mason,
S. McKay, H. Paull, L. Staroszik, L. White.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
A.Maurer, Acting City Manager.
J. Basey, City Solicitor.
T.J. Lost, Acting General Manager, Planning and Development.
U.S. Watkiss, City Clerk.
Mayor Reimer called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
Marilyn McClung, Layminister, St. John's Anglican Church, 1111157
Avenue, Edmonton T6H OZ6, opened the meeting with prayers.
A.I.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL SESSION(S).
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 3, dated November
28, 1989 be adopted as circulated.
MOVED Alderman Kozak White
That Council concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie,
Mason, McKay, Staroszik, White.
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Paull.
MOVED Alderman White Kozak
That the following items be added to the agenda.
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FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie,
Mason, McKay, Staroszik, White.
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Paull.
Aldermen Bethel, Chichak and Paull entered Council Chambers.
ADDENDUM.
C.ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES.
C.3.Alderman Bethel re: Construction of Grant MacEwan Campus and Excavation to Provide LRT.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 113.
C.4.Alderman Campbell re: Report on the Actual Versus Budget Expenditures re 142nd Street Bridge Project.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 114.
E.OTHER REPORTS.
E.1.c.Parking Problems on Saskatchewan Drive.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 185.
E.1.d.Landfill Approval.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 188.
E.1.e.Appointments to Civic Agencies.
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 191.
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G. 1 . FIRST READING BYLAWS,
G.1.r.Bylaw 9305, Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 5894, The Waterworks Bylaw.
THIS BYLAW WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGES 217/8.
G.I.cc.Bylaw 9254, Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 7212, as amended, Being The Telecommunications Bylaw.
THIS BYLAW WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGES 220/2.
A.2.EMERGENT MATTERS HALF HOUR QUESTION PERIOD.
Alderman Kozak requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without the customary notice.
MOVED Alderman Campbell White
That Alderman Kozak be permitted to introduce a motion without the customary notice.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Campbell, Chichak, CARRIED
Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason, McKay,
Paull, Staroszik, White.
OPPOSED:Aldermen Bethel, Binder.
MOVED Alderman Kozak McKay
That Council by Resolution authorize the tax notice to be divided into two notices; one for the municipal levy and one for the school levy.
Mr. R. Ardiel, General Manager, Finance Department answered Council's questions.
FOR THE MOTION:Aldermen Chichak, Kozak, Staroszik,LOST
White.
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,
Campbell, Hayter, Mackenzie, Mason,
McKay, Paull.
Alderman Kozak requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without the customary notice.
MOVED Alderman White Staroszik
That Alderman Kozak be permitted to introduce a motion without the customary notice.
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FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Binder, Campbell, CARRIED
Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason,
McKay, Paull, Staroszik, White.
OPPOSED:Alderman Bethel.
MOVED Alderman Kozak White
That the present tax bill be redesigned to more clearly display to the taxpayers how their money is distributed, but that the remittances and accounting processes be retained.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, CARRIED
Kozak, Mackenzie, McKay, Paull, White.
OPPOSED:Aldermen Binder, Campbell, Hayter,
Mason, Staroszik.
B.ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES/SUGGESTIONS
B.1.Aldermanic Inquiries
Alderman Binder requested an updated report on the replacement of the 102 Avenue Bridge.
Alderman Binder suggested that specific items (such as the 102 Avenue Bridge) in the Budget be highlighted for the Ward Aldermen.
Alderman Hayter referred to an article in the Winnipeg Free Press regarding the Provincial Government's decision not to add to its taxexemption list and requested a report be prepared on the Manitoba situation for consideration by the Utilities and Finance Committee.
Alderman McKay addressed her inquiry to the Fire Department and requested a report on the cleanup procedures for the Toxic Squad.
Alderman McKay referred to the increasing problem of crack cocaine and ice trafficking and use in Edmonton and inquired whether there was a critical need to add more detectives to the Drug Squad.
Alderman Binder responded to Alderman McKay's inquiry.
Alderman Chichak requested a report on the custodial services staffing policy with regard to permanent and temporary positions and contractingout services.
Alderman Kozakrequested the Business Tax Bylaw be revised to delete obsolete categories and add contemporary categories.
Alderman Kozak requested a report, for the January 16, 1990 Council meeting, on the 1989 surplus for the Snow Removal and Snow Reserve Accounts.
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Alderman Mason requested a report from Environmental Services on the Lago Lindo lakes with regard to the depth, sediment buildup and chemical analysis of the sediment.
Alderman Binder requested permission of Council to add an item to the agenda.
MOVED Alderman White Campbell
That Alderman Binder be permitted to add the following report to the agenda.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
Qualification of Alderman Chichak.
RECOMMENDATION:That the City Solicitor be instructed to retain external legal counsel to apply to the Courts for an order determining whether or not Alderman Chichak is qualified to remain a member of Council.
Alderman Chichak stated that due to a possible conflict of interest in this matter, she would not take part in the deliberations and would, therefore, abstain from voting.
Alderman Chichak left Council Chambers.
Alderman Chichak was absent and did not take part in the debate.
Members of Council considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Solicitor, dated December 11, 1989.
MOVED Alderman Binder White
That Council concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
ABSENT:Alderman Chichak.
B.2.Aldermanic Suggestions.
Nil.
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C.ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES.
RECOMMENDATION:That the following reports be received as information.
MOVED Alderman Bethel White
That Council concur with the recommendations for all items.
Members of Council requested that exemption of items 1 and 3.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION (including the exemptions) put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
ABSENT.Alderman Chichak.
Alderman Chichak reentered the meeting.
C.1.Inquiry of Alderman White re: Special Restricted Bus Pass for Almost Seniors and Unemployed Seeking Employment
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
OPPOSED:Alderman McKay.
C.3.Alderman Bethel re: Construction of Grant MacEwan Campus and Excavation to Provide LRT,
Mr. J. Schnablegger, General Manager, Transportation Department answered members of Council's questions.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
C.2.Inquiry of Alderman Mason re: Impact on Revenue Resulting from Reverting to 1986 Business Tax Rates
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(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
C.4.Alderman Campbell re: Report on the Actual Versus Budget Expenditures re 142nd Street Bridge Project.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
MOVED Alderman Kozak Campbell
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to consider Executive Committee Reports 5, 6 and 6A.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
Council resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider Executive Committee Reports 5 and 6 with the Chairman, Mayor Reimer, in the Chair and Report 6A with the 1990 Budget Committee Chairman, Alderman Bethel, in the Chair.
D.I.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 5.
MOVED Alderman Kozak
That Council concur with the recommendations for all items.
Members of Council requested exemption of items 3 and 5.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS (including the exemptions) put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
3.Inquiry of Alderman Paull re: Request for Meeting Between
the Names Advisory Committee and the Aldergrove Community
League
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
At the regular meeting of City Council held on Tuesday, November 14, 1989, the abovereferenced item was considered and Council concurred with the following motion:
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That the abovenoted item be referred to the Executive Committee and that a representative from the Names Advisory Committee be in attendance to answer the Committee's question.
YOUR COMMITTEE FURTHER REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item and heard from Mr. Howard Holfeld representing the Names Advisory Committee.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the park in question be namedPRIMROSE PARK.
MOVED Alderman Kozak
That this item be referred to the next Executive Committee to review the information from the Names Advisory Committee's December 6th meeting.
FOR THE MOTION:Aldermen Binder, Campbell, Hayter,LOST
Kozak, Mason, McKay.
OPPOSED:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak,
Mackenzie, Paull, Staroszik, White.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
5.Utilities and Finance Committee Report No. 1
(a)1989 Capital Budget Adjustment Parks and Recreation
Department
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered the abovereferenced item.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That the capital budget for Project Number 88210034, Coronation Pool Structural Repairs be decreased by $500,000 from $2,192,000 to $1,692,000.
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2.That the capital budget for Project Number
89210098, Jasper Place Bowl Upgrade be decreased by
$40,000 from $390,000 to $350,000.
3.That the capital budget for Project Number
89210097, Commonwealth Stadium: Skylight Repairs be
increased by $92,000 from $80,000 to $172,000.
4.That the capital budget for Project Number
88210032, Jasper Place Arena: mechanical/Structural
Repairs be increased by $25,000 from $853,000 to
$878,000.
5.That the capital budget for Project Number
XX210100, Facility Conservation Programme be
increased by $98,000 from $2,840,000 to $2,938,000.
6.That the capital budget for Project Number
88210006, Mill Woods Golf Course: Construction be
increased by $121,000 from $725,000 to $846,000.
7.That the capital budget for Project Number
88210013, Castle Downs Arena: Development be
increased by $107,000 from $5,095,000 to
$5,202,000.
8.That the capital budget for Project Number
XX210106, CCRP Trail Extension: 105 St. to 149 St.
be increased by $77,000 from $995,000 to
$1,072,000.
9.That the capital budget for Project Number
88210042, Oliver Area Ornamental Access and
Viewpoint Parks be increased by $20,000 from
$247,000 to $267,000.
(b)Planning and Development Department River Valley
Development Group Acquisitions for Cloverdale Area
Redevelopment Plan
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered the abovereferenced item.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That project approval for Project No. 88170301,
Cloverdale Redevelopment Plan, be increased by
$150,000 from $1,121,000 to $1,271,000.
2.That the estimated 1989 capital expenditures in
Project No. 88170301, be revised as follows:
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This Year (1989)$1,126,000
Future Years (199093) 145,000
TOTAL$1,271,000
3.That project approval for Project No. 88170302,
Rossdale Redevelopment Plan, be decreased by
$150,000 from $1,001,000 to $851,000.
4.That the estimated 1989 capital expenditures in Project No. 88170302, be revised as follows:
This Year (1989)$706,000
Future Years (199093) 145,000
TOTAL$ 851,000
Mr. D. Ausman, General Manager, Parks and Recreation Department answered members of Council's questions.
Alderman Mackenzie requested a report (to be provided directly to her) on the cost and distance of the Heritage Trail from 116 Street westward.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik, White.
1.Third Quarterly Report of 1989 Landlord and Tenant
Advisory Board
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Community & Family Services Department dated November 10, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That this report be received as information.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
2.‘edmonton telephones’, Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in the matter of AGT vs. CNCP, et al.
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by 'edmonton telephones’, dated October 31, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That 'edmonton telephones' and City Council continue to proceed as if the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, which governs 'edmonton telephones' operating powers and authorities are still applicable.
2.That City Council continue to exercise regulatory responsibility over 'edmonton telephones', recognizing that a possible challenge to Council's authority may require the City to defend its position in the Courts.
3.That 'edmonton telephones’, bring forward a strategy representing the City of Edmonton's position with the Federal Government.
4.That the Office of the City Solicitor report back on the recommended regulatory process.
(Council concurred with the recommendations.)
4.Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board (1989) Report #23 GrantsInAid: Travel and Hosting Applications
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Advisory Board dated November 29, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That $4,789 be transferred from Account #40361
(Arts/Cultural) to Account #40561
(Recreation/Leisure) in order to satisfy the
eligible requests from Recreation organizations for
Travel and Hosting GrantsInAid.
2.That the recommended amounts from the following groups for Travel and Hosting assistance be approved.
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Enclosure
OrganizationTravel(T) Recommended Source
NumberHosting(H)Amount
IEdmonton Volleyball ClubT$ 96740561
IIAnavet (Girls) Softball
AssociationT$ 66440561
IIIEdmonton Aquadette Masters
Swim ClubT$2,50040561
IVEdmonton Rugby UnionH$ 65840561
Recreation/Leisure SubTotal $4,789
VAlberta Chinese Cultural
SocietyT$1,378 40361
Arts/Culture SubTotal $1,378
1989 Report #23 Total$6,167
(Council concurred with the recommendations.)
6.Alderman Paull re: Executive Committee Meetings During the Holiday Season
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Executive Committee meetings scheduled for December 27, 1989 and January 3, 1990 be cancelled.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
D.I.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT 6.
MOVED Alderman White
That Council concur with the recommendations for all items.
Members of Council requested the exemption of items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS (including the exemptions) put and declared.
December 12, 1989
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder, AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik, White.
3.Operating Statement of Edmonton Economic Development Authority
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the office of the City Solicitor dated November 14, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That this report be received as information.
2.That the Operating Statement of the Edmonton Economic Development Authority be approved.
MOVED Alderman Paull
That this item be struck from Council's agenda.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
4.Setting Civic GrantsInAid Lease Subsidies
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Finance Department dated November 2, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That this report be received as information.
Alderman Paull requested this item be included with the other issues presently before the utilities and Finance Committee.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder, AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik, white.
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5.Executive Committee Report No. 20, Part 1A, 1989 Budget Committee Report No. 3 Capital Priorities Plan and 1989 Capital Budget Other: Downtown Development Corporation
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation Department dated November 6, 1989.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the redevelopment levy funds not committed to other projects as of March 31, 1989 for the areas in which Edmonton Downtown Development Corporation (EDDC) projects are situated be released if it can be exhibited that they can be used for parks or school purposes within RDDC projects in accordance with the Alberta Planning Act and the Municipal Government Act. The EDDC is to review their projects with Parks and Recreation and the office of the City Solicitor to determine which projects qualify.
Mr. B. Card, Parks and Recreation Department, answered Council's questions.
AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Bethel
That the Redevelopment Levy Funds, as identified in Enclosure I of the report in the amount of $259,249.70 plus accrued interest, be not committed to other projects.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder, AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik, White.
RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
6.Sale of Land to 359500 British Columbia Ltd. for the Sum of
$2,700,000 Located South of Whitemud Drive, West Side of Calgary
Trail South
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated November 27, 1989.