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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1

July 8, 2002

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, July 8, 2002

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
L. Langley, Chair / L. Langley
E. Gibbons, Vice-Chair / E. Gibbons
J. Melnychuk / J. Melnychuk
M. Phair / M. Phair
B. Smith / B. Smith

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor B. Anderson
Councillor A. Bolstad
Councillor R. Hayter
Councillor K. Leibovici
Councillor D. Thiele
A.B. Maurer, City Manager
S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor L. Langley called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

Councillor J. Melnychuk was absent.

Councillors B. Anderson and K. Leibovici were in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the July 8, 2002, meeting be adopted with the addition of the following item:

F.4.a. C The Edmonton Arts Council – 2002 Festival SEED Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Minutes of the June 24, 2002, Community Services Committee meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair:

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., F..1.b., F.1.c., F.1.d., F.1.e. and F.1.f. C be exempted for debate; and

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.Safer Cities Initiatives Advisory Committee Final Report.

That the June 18, 2002, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.CEdmonton Arts Council – 2002 Festival SEED Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations.

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2002 Festival SEED Community Investment Grant Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 3, 2002, Edmonton Arts Council report, be approved.

F.4.b.Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at June 20, 2002.

That Administration tender the projects (listed in Attachment 1 of the June 25, 2002, Corporate Services Department report) and enter into all relevant agreements, such tenders to be in accordance with the Administration’s normal tendering guidelines. / Corporate Svcs.

F.4.c.Community Services Advisory Board – 2001 Annual Report.

That the 2001 annual report from the Community Services Advisory Board be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.d.Background and Analysis of Children in Care.

MOVED M. Phair:

That item F.1.d. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the June 5, 2002, Community Services Department report be postponed to the August 19, 2002, Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: Aug. 19, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Analysis of Low-Income Programs (K. Leibovici).

“Could Community Services provide a report analyzing the impact of the recommendations of the MLA Committee to review Low-Income Programs on City-run programs. As well, recommendations for proposed responses from the City to the Province would be appreciated.” / Community Svcs.
Due: Sep. 9, 2002

D.1.b.Community Policing (K. Leibovici).

“It is becoming increasingly evident that community-related programs and community policing are key elements to prevent crime. Block Parents, Neighbourhood Watch, the D.A.R.E. Program, School Resource Officers, and dedicated Community Police Officers are some examples of how City Departments, School Boards and Police Services work together to help prevent criminal activity.
I would like information from the Community Services Department in consultation with Police Services on the status of current crime prevention programs in the City of Edmonton, plans for dedicated community police resources and recommendations for addressing the continuation and enhancement of community prevention programs.” / Community Svcs.
Due: Sep. 9, 2002

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.e.Diversity 2002 National Conference – Request for City Sponsorship.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

  1. R. Koilpillai.
  2. T. MacDougall.
  3. A. Sheppard.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, M. Phair, B. Smith.

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation.

R. Koilpillai made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. A copy of the conference brochure Canada: Global Model for a Multicultural State was distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

T. MacDougall answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

T. MacDougall and A. Sheppard made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

R. Koilpillai answered the Committee's questions.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; D. Schneider and D. Belanger, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That $40,000 be provided to the “Diversity 2002” Conference from Council Contingency Fund.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
B. Smith.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

F.1.b.City of Edmonton Youth Council – 2001 Annual Report. 

MOVED E. Gibbons:

That item F.1.b. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

M. Rose, Chair, City of Edmonton Youth Council, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. A. Van Haften, Chair, City Liaison Subcommittee, City of Edmonton Youth Council, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That June 5, 2002, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED M. Phair:

That items F.1.c. and F.1.f. C be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

F.1.c.Clarke Stadium (Legacy and Surplus Funds – Artificial Turf). 

L. Cochrane, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. R. Jevne, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor A. Bolstad entered the meeting.

D. McLennan, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor R. Hayter entered the meeting.

D. Dombrosky, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

  1. That Clarke Stadium be the designated site for the development of an artificial turf field.
  2. That carpet-style artificial turf be selected as the preferred style of turf for installation.
  3. That funding for the development of an artificial turf field be considered through the existing Capital Priorities Plan.
  4. That the Community Services Department continue to explore potential partners to participate in the development of an artificial turf field.
/ Community Svcs.

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

OPPOSED:L. Langley.

F.1.f.CRRAP (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program). 

K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, made a presentation. G. Gordon, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED J. Melnychuk:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Administration provide the recommendations (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 14, 2002, Community Services Department report) to Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (“CMHC”) for the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program evaluation currently underway.
  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to Finance Minister Manley indicating the City of Edmonton’s strong desire to see the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program continue (see Draft letter – Attachment 2 of the June 14, 2002, Community Services Department report).
  2. That the Administration report back, in September 2002, to the Community Services Committee on discussions with CMHC regarding monitoring of the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Skateboard Parks, Indoor Soccer Facilities, Artificial Turf Fields and Ice Surfaces (M. Phair). 

Councillor L. Langley vacated the Chair and Councillor E. Gibbons presided. Councillor L. Langley left the meeting.

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor L. Langley re-entered the meeting. Councillor E. Gibbons vacated the Chair and Councillor L. Langley presided.

B. Anderson, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That item D.2.a. be made debatable to allow action motions to be made in response to the content of the report.

CARRIED

(Sec. 46(c), B.L. 12300)

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED M. Phair:

  1. That the June 6, 2002, Community Services Department report be received for information.
  2. That an interim report with an overview of the needs for recreational facilities be provided to the October 7, 2002, Community Services Committee meeting.
/ Community Svcs.
Due: Oct. 7, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

D.2.b.Background and Current Status of the Safe Housing Committee
(M. Phair). 

MOVED M. Phair:

That the June 14, 2002, Community Services Department report be postponed to the August 19, 2002, Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: Aug. 19, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor L. Langley asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 91. B.L. 12300)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:58 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

JULY 8, 2002

A.1.CALL TO ORDER......

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA......

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES......

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS......

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......

D.1.a.Analysis of Low-Income Programs (K. Leibovici)......

D.1.b.Community Policing (K. Leibovici)......

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......

D.2.a.Skateboard Parks, Indoor Soccer Facilities, Artificial Turf Fields and Ice Surfaces
(M. Phair). 

D.2.b.Background and Current Status of the Safe Housing Committee (M. Phair). 

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT...... /3/5

F.1.a.Safer Cities Initiatives Advisory Committee Final Report. 

F.1.b.City of Edmonton Youth Council – 2001 Annual Report. 

F.1.c.Clarke Stadium (Legacy and Surplus Funds – Artificial Turf). 

F.1.d.Background and Analysis of Children in Care. 

F.1.e.Diversity 2002 National Conference – Request for City Sponsorship.

F.1.f.CRRAP (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program). 

F.4.OTHER REPORTS......

F.4.a.CEdmonton Arts Council – 2002 Festival SEED Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations. 

F.4.b.Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at June 20, 2002. 

F.4.c.Community Services Advisory Board – 2001 Annual Report. 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......

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