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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1 of 12

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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, April 3, 2006

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
B.Anderson, Chair / B.Anderson
M. Nickel, Vice-Chair / M. Nickel
K.Leibovici / K.Leibovici
M.Phair / M.Phair

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor J. Batty
Councillor J.Melnychuk
J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor B.Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.m.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 3, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following item:

F.1.h. CFamily and Community Support Services Discussion Guide

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M.Phair:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • February 27/March 6/13, 2006, Special Community Services Committee
  • March 13, 2006, Community Services Committee
  • March 20, 2006, Special Community Services Committee

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., D.3.d., D.3.e., F.1.a. C,
F.1.b. C, F.1.c., F.1.d., F.1.e. C, F.1.f. C, F.1.g., F.1.h. C, F.3.a., F.3.b. and F.4.c.

MOVED M.Phair:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Multi-Sport Tournament Facility Update

That the revised due date of May 1, 2006, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 1, 2006

D.3.b.Childcare Funding – Follow-up Report

That the revised due date of May 1, 2006, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 1, 2006

D.3.c.Financial Support – Arts and Cultural Organizations

That the revised due date of May 9, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
City Council
Due: May 9, 2006

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.CEdmonton Arts Council – 2005 Special Project Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Special Project Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 20, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC003, be approved.

F.4.b.CEdmonton Arts Council - 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant Recommendations 

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 20, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC004, be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.CEdmonton Seniors Coordinating Council 

F.1.b.CStaff Position to Address Seniors Issues 

MOVED B.Anderson:

That items F.1.a. C and F.1.b. C be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

MOVED M.Phair:

1.That the March 20, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW014 be postponed to the April 18, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting, as the first item at 1:30 p.m.
(Item F.1.a. C)
2.That the March 21, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW025 be postponed to the April 18, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting, as the second item at 1:30 pm.
(Item F.1.b. C) / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 18, 2006
1:30 p.m.

R.Smyth, Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M.Phair:

That Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations and that the speakers on item F.3.a. be heard in a panel:

F.3.a.Whyte Avenue Commercial Overlay – Effectiveness and
Merits of the Overlay

1.S.Lowe, Old Strathcona Business Association

2.J.DeHaan, President, Strathcona Centre Community League

3.J.Booth, Chair, Strathcona Civics Committee

4.R.Buksa, Chair, Condo/Apartment Owners Association

5.J.Berghofer, Condo Assoc. Rep/Member of Strathcona Civics Committee

6.C.Mowat

7.B.Henderson, Old Strathcona Foundation

8.M.Colpitts, Old Strathcona Hospitality Association

9.M.Blayways, Old Strathcona Hospitality Association

F.4.c.Taxi Fares and Zone/Fixed Cost System

1.P.Strong(Approved at the March 13, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting)

2.J.Sandhu

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Recreation Facility Master Plan (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan/B.Anderson)

“The Recreation Facility Master Plan identifies the need for a new Multipurpose Recreation Facility in west Edmonton in the medium term. Currently there are plans for expansion and redevelopment of existing municipal facilities, potential projects at West Edmonton Mall, Enoch Cree Nation and school board facilities.
Given the continued population growth and extent of activity in west Edmonton, and in order to take greatest advantage of any opportunities, we would like Administration to report on the merits of developing a specific plan to coordinate recreation facility and sport field development in the west end, giving some indication of what the development of such a plan might cost and how it might be funded.
I would like this report to return to Community Services Committee.” / Community Svcs
Due: June 12, 2006

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Taxi Commission Plan for Service to Whyte Avenue (M.Phair) 

F.3.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

F.3.a.Whyte Avenue Commercial Overlay – Effectiveness and Merits of the Overlay 

MOVED M.Phair:

That item D.2.a. be dealt with in conjunction with item F.3.a.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

S.Lowe, Old Strathcona Business Association; J.DeHann, Strathcona Centre Community League; J. Booth, Strathcona Civics Committee; R. Buksa, Condo/Apartment Owners Association; J. Berghofer, Condo Assoc. Rep/Member of Strathcona Civics Committee;
C. Mowat; B. Henderson, Old Strathcona Foundation; and M. Colpitts, Old Strathcona Hospitality Association, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. M.Blayways, Old Strathcona Hospitality Association, answered the Committee’s questions. Copies of J.Booth’s and C.Mowat’s presentations were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); and P.Fearon, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete this item.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair:

That when the Responsible Hospitality Institute/Whyte Avenue interim report returns to Community Services Committee July 10, 2006, Administration provide a report outlining the initiatives undertaken by all the stakeholders, including the City and Edmonton Police Services, over the past five to seven years. / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 10, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That when the Responsible Hospitality Institute/Whyte Avenue interim report returns to Community Services Committee July 10, 2006, Administration provide a report, in consultation with the Old Strathcona Hospitality Association, Old Strathcona Business Association, Bar Safety Committee, Edmonton Police Service, Community and other stakeholders, including the Integrated Services Team, outlining the possibility of investigating the possibility of a rating system and an incentive program for bars and nightclubs. / Planning & Dev.
Transportation
Due: July 10, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the March 9, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDD018 be received for information (item D.2.a.). / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

The Committee recessed at 12:08 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:36 p.m.

Councillor M. Nickel was absent.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.c.Taxi Fares and Zone/Fixed Cost System 

MOVED M.Phair:

That the February 23, 2006, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission report 2006PDD005 be received for information.

J.Sandhu and P.Strong made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

C.Mellors, Chair, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission; and P.Fearon, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED K.Leibovici:

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

2.That the Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission return to the Community Services Committee with a proposal for a flat rate for limousines and taxi cabs.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM F.4.c., put:

1.That the February 23, 2006, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission report 2006PDD005 be received for information.
2.That the Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission return to the Community Services Committee with a proposal for a flat rate for limousines and taxi cabs. / Taxi Cab Commission
Due: June 12, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.d.FireSafetyBuilding Codes

R.Smyth, Acting General Manager, and R.Wolsey, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the revised due date of May 15, 2006, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

D.3.e.Animal Control Facility

L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That the revised due date of August 21, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Aug. 21, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.c.Fire Rescue Master Plan – Project Proposal 

R.Wolsey, and R.Smyth, Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the March 1, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSF002 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.d.Disaster Response Operations – Request for Framework 

R.Black, and R.Smyth, Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the March 10, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSG003 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.e.CIntegrated Partnership Appraisal Team Support 

L.Cochrane, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the March 10, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSR006 be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.f.CGolf Courses – 2006 Market Adjusted Green Fees 

L.Cochrane and D. Dombrosky, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That an amendment to the 2006 Community Services Department Price Schedule for 2006 Green Fees for Riverside, Victoria, and Rundle Golf Courses as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 10, 2006, Community Services report 2006CSR007, be approved

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.g.Ice Sheets – Additional Information 

L.Cochrane, B. Badger and R.Jevne, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the March 15, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSR008 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

The Committee recessed at 3:39 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 3:47 p.m.

F.1.h.CThe City of Edmonton’s Response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide 

K.Barnhart, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. C.Burton-Ochocki, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of the City of Edmonton, provide a written submission to the Ministry of Children’s Services in response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide.

2.That the written submission be based on responses as provided in Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW024.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

F.3.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

F.3.b.Enforceability of Orders Issued 

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department; and J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the March 8, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDD014 be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M. Nickel, M.Phair.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor B.Anderson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

APRIL 3, 2006

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Recreation Facility Master Plan (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan/B. Anderson)

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Taxi Commission Plan for Service to Whyte Avenue (M. Phair) 

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Multi-Sport Tournament Facility Update

D.3.b.Childcare Funding – Follow-up Report

D.3.c.Financial Support – Arts and Cultural Organizations

D.3.d.Fire Safety Building Codes

D.3.e.Animal Control Facility

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a. CEdmonton Seniors Coordinating Council 

F.1.b. CStaff Position to Address Seniors Issues 

F.1.c.Fire Rescue Master Plan – Project Proposal 

F.1.d.Disaster Response Operations – Request for Framework 

F.1.e. CIntegrated Partnership Appraisal Team Support 

F.1.f. CGolf Courses – 2006 Market Adjusted Green Fees 

F.1.g.Ice Sheets – Additional Information 

F.1.h. CThe City of Edmonton’s Response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide 

F.3.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

F.3.a.Whyte Avenue Commercial Overlay – Effectiveness and Merits of the Overlay 

F.3.b.Enforceability of Orders Issued 

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2005 Special Project Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations 

F.4.b. C Edmonton Arts Council - 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant Recommendations 

F.4.c.Taxi Fares and Zone/Fixed Cost System 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

O.ADJOURNMENT