Community Services Committee Minutes

January 21, 2008

Members: / Present:
K. Leibovici, Chair / K. Leibovici
D. Iveson, Vice-Chair / D. Iveson
T. Caterina / T. Caterina
D. Thiele / D. Thiele

Also in Attendance:

Councillor B. Anderson

Councillor R. Hayter
Councillor B. Henderson
Councillor K. Krushell
Councillor A. Sohi

D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Councillor K. Leibovici called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved D. Thiele:

That the January 21, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

Moved D. Thiele:

That theJanuary 7, 2008,Community Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.4.Protocol Items

X.1.Welcome to City Hall

Councillor K. Krushell, thanked Councillor K. Leibovici, Chair, and Members of Community Services Committee for their indulgence while she plays mom this morning to her son Alex Krushell, who attends
Ms. Meekers grade two class at Victoria School, and who is joined by
Ms. Munroe’s class. They are here today to tour City Hall and learn all about Canada and different places that they are studying.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items

The Committee selected the following items for debate: E.1., and P.1.

Moved D. Thiele:

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Best Practices to Minimize Water Usage for Parks, Sports Fields and Golf Courses

That the revised due date of February 4, 2008, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Feb. 4/08

D.2.Land Use Planning and Fire Safety (Fire Safety Building Codes Update)

That the revised due date of March 3, 2008, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 3/08

D.3.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times in City Emergency Departments – Legal Liability

That the revised due date of April 7, 2008, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 7/08

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

C.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

C.1.Queen Mary Park: Neighbourhood Empowerment Team Program (B. Henderson)

I would like the following information on the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team Program (NET) in Queen Mary Park, to come to the April 7, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting:
  1. What has the NET Program accomplished?
  2. What resources and supports are planned to facilitate its transition into and through the next phase?
/ Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 07/2008

E.REPORTS

E.1.Safety Shields

M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department and L. Lubin,
Vice-Chair, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved D. Thiele:

That Administration and Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission prepare a report for the June 9, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, providing a thorough analysis of safety shields, cameras and how Council could make these mandatory for all new or replacement taxi vehicles. / Planning & Dev.
Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission
Due: Jun. 9/2008

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor K. Leibovici asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

P.PRIVATE

Moved D. Thiele:

That the Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in private at 10:30 a.m.

Moved D. Iveson:

That the Committee meet in public.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in public at 11:16a.m.

P.1.Edmonton Combative Sports Commission – Verbal Report

Moved D. Thiele:

That the verbal report be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / City Manager

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

S.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

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ChairCity Clerk

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTE

JANUARY 21, 2008

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

A.4.Protocol Items

Welcome to City Hall

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1. Best Practices to Minimize Water Usage for Parks, Sports Fields and Golf Courses

D.2.Land Use Planning and Fire Safety (Fire Safety Building Codes Update)

D.3.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times in City Emergency Departments – Legal Liability

C.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

Queen Mary Park: Neighbourhood Empowerment Team Program
(B. Henderson)

E.REPORTS

E.1.Safety Shields

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

P.PRIVATE

P.1.Edmonton Combative Sports Commission – Verbal Report

S.ADJOURNMENT

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