COUNCIL MEETING NO. 25.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1990.
PRESENT:Mayor Jan Reimer.
Alderman 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:
R. Picherack, City Manager.
D. Manderscheid, Office of City Solicitor.
T.J. Loat, Manager, Planning and Development.
U.S. Watkiss, City Clerk.
Deputy Mayor Alderman Chichak called the meeting to order at 9:35
a.m.
Reverend Chris Roulson, City Chaplain, opened the meeting with
prayers.
Mayor Reimer entered the meeting.
Deputy Mayor Alderman Chichak vacated the Chair and Mayor Reimer
assumed the Chair.
Mayor Reimer welcomed the delegation from Harbin, who were part of the Management Exchange Program through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Zhang Manchang, General Manager, China National Machinery & Equipment Import & Export Corp., Dhen Ruizhi, Engineer, Harbin Planning Commission, Liu Daying, Vice Section Chief, Harbin
Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Commission and Li Wen Rui, Vice Section Chief, Harbin Foregin Economic Relations & Trade Commission.
Council acknowledged the delegation.
A.1.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL SESSION(S).
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 24, dated
September 11, 1990 be adopted as circulated.
September 24, 1990
MOVED Alderman Campbell White
That Council concur with the recommendation.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
white.
A.2.EMERGENT MATTERS HALF HOUR QUESTION PERIOD.
Alderman Mackenzie stated the following:
I would like to extend congratulations to the Downtown Development Corporation and, in particular, Armin Preiksaitis, for a very successful convention that was held here in our city with about 450 delegates from all around the world. The comments that were made by these individuals regarding the beauty of Edmonton, the friendliness of the people and the good things that are going on here were truly heartening.
Alderman Mackenzie suggested the Office of the Mayor extend a letter of congratulations to Armin Preiksaitis and the Downtown Development Corporation.
Alderman Hayter stated the following:
On the weekend there were two very major fires in which buildings were destroyed and people lost their accommodation. In the interviews that were done in connection with those fires, fire officials were quoted
as saying that the buildings lacked fire separation walls and other devices which would prevent the fire from spreading quickly from suite to suite.
Alderman Hayter requested a report from the Fire Department to find
out how this happened.
Alderman Mason stated the following:
I also want to raise the question of the two fires and as
a result of those two fires there are a number of
citizens who are homeless.
Alderman Mason requested the Community and Family Services Department to report (before the end of the Council meeting) on what steps can be
taken by the City Administration to assist the people, who
suffered from the fires, in finding new homes and to replace their
furniture and other lost valuables.
(See page 1149.)
September 24, 19901130
Alderman McKay stated the following:
My concern is also with the fires, it could have been an absolute disaster. To lose personal possessions is one thing but I do want to thank our firefighters,
paramedics, Heather Airth and the Red Cross. They did a fantastic job.
The fire wall concerns me as well plus the use of propane on an apartment balcony. I believe propane is not
allowed inside the apartment, why are we allowing it to
be used on the outside? I also would appreciate an announcement in the paper to our citizens.
Alderman McKay requested a report on the use of propane on apartment balconies as well as what types of public information programs can go out in terms of the use of propane.
B.ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES/SUGGESTIONS.
B.1.Aldermanic Inquiries
Alderman Kozak referred to a letter from the Edmonton Construction Association with respect to City staff competing with the private sector in public works construction and inquired as to the status of the reply.
B.2.Aldermanic Suggestions.
Nil.
C.ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES.
RECOMMENDATION:That the following reports be received as information.
MOVED Alderman Campbell Staroszik
That Council concur with the recommendation.
Members of Council requested the exemption of C.1, C.2 and C.3.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION (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.
September 24, 1990
Alderman Mason in his comments stated, or at least left the impression, that Alderman Binder and I were supporting incineration and, I would point out, that asking for information should not be interpreted as support for any particular option. What Alderman Binder and I are asking are questions which were posed to us and, certainly, this is relevant when you consider that some of our regional counterparts are looking at
C.4.Alderman Chichak re New City Hall Project.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
Alderman Binder left the meeting.
C.1.Alderman Hayter re "Heroes" Presentation Date for Special Civic Showing.
Alderman McKay requested a report on the possibility of Shaw Cable or another interested station broadcasting the presentation to all Edmontonians.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
ABSENT:Alderman Binder.
Alderman Binder reentered Council Chambers.
C.2.Alderman Kozak re Nashville, Tennessee Garbage Process.
Council requested a status report on incineration to be submitted to Council within two months. The report is also to include the political consequences for cities relying on incineration, the process for the disposal of ash, a review of the New York incineration difficulties, the age of the New York incinerators that
have been closed down or are about to be closed down, their location and the population ratio to the waste incinerated.
Alderman McKay left the meeting.
Alderman Bethel left the meeting.
Alderman Mackenzie left the meeting.
Alderman McKay reentered Council Chambers.
On a Point of Privilege, Alderman Hayter stated the following:
September 24, 1990
incineration as an option. When they ask us questions and we do not have the information then it puts us at a disadvantage.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Campbell,CARRIED
Chichak, Hayter, Kozak, Mason, McKay,
Paull, Staroszik, White.
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Binder, Mackenzie.
Alderman Mackenzie reentered Council Chambers.
C.3.Alderman Mason re Prospect of Some Labour Unrest in the Construction of the New City Hall.
Mr. D. Manderscheid, Office of the City Solicitor, answered Council's
questions.
Alderman Bethel reentered Council Chambers.
Alderman Binder reentered Council Chambers.
Alderman Staroszik left the meeting.
Alderman White left the meeting.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATION put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull.
ABSENT:Aldermen Staroszik, White.
D.1.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
MOVED Alderman Campbell McKay
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to
consider Executive Committee Reports 43 and 44.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull.
ABSENT:Aldermen Staroszik, White.
Council resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider Executive
Committee Reports 43 and 44 with the Chairman, Mayor Reimer, in the
Chair.
September 24, 1990
Executive Committee Report No. 43.
MOVED Alderman Campbell
That Council concur with the recommendations for all
items contained in Report 43.
Members of Council requested the exemption of 2.
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS (including the exemption) put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder, CARRIED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull.
ABSENT:Aldermen Staroszik, White.
1.Bylaw No. 9452 To Amend Bylaw No. 7118 Being the Sewers
Bylaw
Bylaw No. 9552 To Approve the Purchase of an Easement
from Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as
represented by the Minister of Public Works, Supply and
Services within portions of Sections 17, 8, 29,
205225W4, Lot 8, Plan 5438 R.S.; Lot A Plan 7820450
Bylaw No. 9581 To Amend Bylaw No. 5590, being the
Traffic Bylaw of The City of Edmonton
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted bylaws, together with
respective reports from the Administration.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That these items be received as information (i.e. that
Bylaws 9452, 9552 and 9581 be given the appropriate
readings).
(Xreference:Bylaw 9452 G.1.d.
Bylaw 9552 G.1.e.
Bylaw 9581 G.1.f.).
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
2.Parks and Recreation Grants Section (1990) Architectural Clearinghouse Special Funding Request
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH AFTER 3.
September 24, 1990
3.Mill Woods Tree Stand Weinlos (50 Street and 34 Avenue)
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated September 4, 1990.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That an extension to January 31, 1991, be approved, for the submission of the Special Local Benefit Assessment petition by the Landmark Legacy Group for the retention of the tree stand at 50 Street and 34 Avenue in Mill Woods.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
2.Parks and Recreation Grants Section (1990)
Architectural Clearinghouse Special Funding Request
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it considered the above noted item, together with a report prepared by the Finance Department dated August 31, 1990.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That a special funding request from Architechtural Clearinghouse be granted in the amount of $5,000 which is for the remaining 3 months of this year and at that time they reapply and go through the
system and be reexamined as any other organization that applies for grants.
2.That a subsequent budget for the organization be included in the Environmental Services Operating Budget.
3.That the Administration continue to work very closely with the group.
4.That the Administration monitor the performance of the group and assist in terms of basic financial practices to maintain a viable enterprise.
Alderman White reentered Council Chambers.
Alderman Staroszik reentered Council Chambers.
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AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Paull
That the Report to Council be corrected, as follows:
1.That a special funding request from Architectural Clearinghouse be granted in the amount of $5,000 which is for the remaining three months of this year and at that time, they reapply and go through the system and either be reexamined as any other orgnaization that applies for grants; or
a subsquent budget for the organization be included in the Environmental Services Operating Budget.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
Mr. F. Hugo, Environmental Services Department, answered Council's
questions.
MOVED Alderman Bethel
That this matter be referred to Environmental Services
Department for their review and recommendation.
Alderman Paull left the meeting and returned a few minutes later.
Mr. P. Moric, Finance Department, answered Council's questions.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Mason,LOST
McKay.
OPPOSED:Aldermen Binder, Campbell, Chichak, Hayter,
Kozak, Mackenzie, Paull, Staroszik, White.
MOTION ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Chichak, Mason.LOST
OPPOSED:Aldermen Bethel, Binder, Campbell, Hayter,
Kozak, Mackenzie, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
Executive Committee Report No. 44.
MOVED Alderman Campbell
That Council concur with the recommendations for all
items contained in Report 44.
Members of Council requested the exemption of 2, 3, 4 and 11.
September 24, 1990
MOTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS (including the exemptions) put and declared.
FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Binder,AGREED
Campbell, Chichak, Hayter, Kozak,
Mackenzie, Mason, McKay, Paull, Staroszik,
White.
1.Estate of Kenneth Wesley Werstiuk
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Solicitor dated August 24, 1990 and heard from the Administration.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to 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.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
2.Interim Deterrent Landfill Fees
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 1140.
3.Task Force on Waste Management Financing
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 1155.
4.Landfill Rate Increases Laidlaw Waste Systems
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 1137.
5.Parks and Recreation Grants Section (1990)
The Free Will Players Funding Request for 1990 Heritage Amphitheatre Performances
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department, dated September 11, 1990.
September 24, 1990
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the request for $3,000 from the Free Will Players be
denied.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
6.Parks and Recreation Grants Section (1990)
1991 Pan Pacific Swim Championships
Special OneTime Funding Request
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by the Parks and
Recreation Department, dated August 27, 1990.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
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.
(Council concurred with the recommendations.
7.Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board (1990) –
C.R./C. Principles, Procedures and Guidelines
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department dated September 11, 1990, and heard from Donald L. Grimble, Chairman, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Principles, Procedures and Guidelines for the Awarding of The City of Edmonton Community portion of the Province of Alberta's Community Recreation/Cultural
(C.R./C) Grant be approved as amended (Enclosure I).
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
September 24, 1990
8.1990 Capital Budget Adjustment Edmonton Power
(Utilities and Finance Committee Report 16)
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by Edmonton
Power dated June 13, 1990.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Capital Budget for Project No. 88808109, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, be increased by $436,000 from $2,064,000 to $2,520,000.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
9.1990 Operating Budget Adjustment Fire Department Roof Failures (Utilities and Finance Committee Report 16)
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by the Fire Department dated August 1, 1990, and heard from the Administration.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.That the 1990 Operating Expenditure Budget in the
Fire Department, Program No. 703, Equipment and
Buildings, be increased by $104,200 from $2,272,000
to $2,376,200. The $104,200 is a onetime
expenditure for roof repair, not to be added to the
1991 Budget base.
2.That the $104,200 be transferred from Program 345,
General Expenditures, General Council Contingency.
(Council concurred with the recommendations.)
10.Review of the Drainage Branch of Environmental Services (Utilities and Finance Committee Report 16)
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by Corporate Studies Office dated September 17, 1990, and heard from the Administration.
September 24, 1990
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the report be received as information.
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
11.Regional Cooperation in Waste Management
THIS ITEM WAS DEALT WITH ON PAGE 1158.
12.Bylaw 9583 To Approve the Execution of an Agreement
Between the City and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of
Canada for Canada Customs Services on a CostRecovery
Basis at the Edmonton Municipal Airport.
Bylaw 9589 To Amend Bylaw 8533 to Modify the Agreement with the Government of Alberta dated October 14, 1987,
for the Design and Construction of the Outer Ring Road.
Bylaw 9595 Access and Turnbay Local Improvements
Property Share as per attached appendix.
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered the abovereferenced bylaws.
YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That this be received as information (i.e. that the
bylaws receive the appropriate readings).
XReference:G.1.g.Bylaw 9589
G.1.h.Bylaw 9595
G.1.i.Bylaw 9583
(Council concurred with the recommendation.)
2.Interim Deterrent Landfill Fees
YOUR COMMITTEE REPORTS:
That it has considered a report prepared by Environmental Services Department dated Spetember 6, 1990, and heard from the Administration.
YOUR COMMITTEE FURTHER REPORTS:
That the following motions were lost:
i)That the Administration be directed to prepare an
amending bylaw to increase landfill disposal fees
September 24, 1990
in quarterly increases, if reduction does not occur on a voluntary basis, and that the rates be struck, as follows:
January 1, 1991$ 12.50
April 1, 1991$ 25.00
September 1, 1991$ 50.00
January 1, 1992$100.00
ii)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.
iii)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.
iv)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.
THIS ITEM WAS REQUISITIONED UP TO COUNCIL WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION.
MOVED Alderman Hayter
That this item be tabled until the next meeting of Council in order to allow the Mayor to discuss this
matter in detail with the representatives of the Edmonton Region.