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Community Services Committee

Meeting No. 15 Minutes

May 25, 1998

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 15

Monday, May 25, 1998

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
L. Langley, Chair / L. Langley
W. Kinsella, Vice-Chair / W. Kinsella
T. Cavanagh / T. Cavanagh
R. Noce / R. Noce

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor L. Chahley*
Councillor M. Phair
Councillor R. Rosenberger*
Councillor J. Taylor
J. Penrod, Acting City Manager
E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor L. Langley called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillors M. Phair and J. Taylor were in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda (No. 15) for the May 25, 1998 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following:

D.2.b.Petition on Fee to Edmonton Community Leagues for the Usage of Edmonton Schools for Community League Programs (R. Rosenberger) – May 21, 1998 Community Services Department report.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED R. Noce:

That the Minutes of the May 11/12, 1998 Community Services Committee Meeting (No. 14) be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce..

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce:

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., F.1.a., F.1.b.C and F.4.c. be exempted for debate; and

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.Lease for Two Condominium Tenant Centres for the Community Services Department.

That approval be given to lease two Tenant Centres from the Capital Region Housing Corporation for a twenty-two month term ending December 31, 1999 at a gross rental rate of $1.00 per annum per location for use by the Community Services Department (Attachment 1 of the November 25, 1997 Asset Management and Public Works Department report). / F.4.a. Cont’d.
Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

F.4.b.Recommendation from the Names Advisory Committee.

1.That the following names be adopted: Layton Court, Leger Boulevard, Leigh Crescent, Lindsay Crescent, Livingstone Court, Lougheed Court, Shoctor Alley, Willowby Park, Carlton (neighbourhood), Heritage Valley (neighbourhood) and The Hamptons (neighbourhood).
2.That the requests to name the following be denied: Hudson Cape, Hudson Landing, Hudson Heath, Hudson Place, Hudson Point, Hudson Boulevard and Hudson Close.
3.That the following names be adopted: Hudson Way and Hudson Bend. / Planning & Dev.
Names Adv. Committee

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED W. Kinsella:

That Community Services Committee hear from:

Harold Weissenborn, President, Calido Recreation
Management Inc.Item F.1.b.C

John deHaan, President, Strathcona Community
League.Item F.1.b.C

Wendy Kiar, King Edward Child Care Centre.Item F.1.b.C

Avery Stobbe, Friends of Queen Elizabeth Pool.Item F.1.b.C

Beth Mathison, Dimensions ’98 Committee.Item F.4.c.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Recognition and Acknowledgement of the Cultural Diversity in Edmonton (R. Noce).

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“On today’s Community Services Committee agenda, there is a report by the Names Advisory Committee recommending the adoption of certain names for use on roadways, in neighbourhoods, etc. I take no issue with the report.
However, I would be obliged if the Administration would prepare a report setting out what steps it is taking, in co-operation with the Names Advisory Committee, to recognize and acknowledge the cultural diversity of the city of Edmonton.” / Planning & Dev.
Names Advisory Committee
Due: July 27, 1998

D.1.b.Overview of the Dog Enforcement Program (R. Noce).

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“In the past couple of weeks, I have received a number of telephone calls from constituents wherein they have advised me that bylaw officers are now going from home to home to determine if the homeowner has any dogs and if the dogs are properly licensed. Some constituents have been offended by the aggressive nature of the bylaw officers. My questions are as follows:
1.Could Bylaw Services provide a brief overview of the enforcement program, as described above?
2.How many bylaw officers are being used in the enforcement program?
3.How much does the enforcement program cost?” / Police Service
Due: July 27, 1998
D.1.b. cont’d.
Police Service
Due: July 27, 1998

Councillor R. Rosenberger entered the meeting.

D.1.c.Toronto Standing Committee of Council Proposed Recommendation to Impound Vehicles of Johns Who Attempt/Obtain the Services of Prostitutes (J. Taylor).

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“My inquiry is to the City Manager. I recently read that a Standing Committee of Council in Toronto made a recommendation to that city’s Council that the City work with the Province to bring into effect a law which would allow the City Police to impound the vehicles of johns apprehended while attempting to avail themselves of the services of a prostitute.
According to the article, the Province of Manitoba has recently passed such a law and the result has been a marked decrease in the number of johns cruising neighbourhoods looking for prostitutes. Given the ongoing and escalating problems in Edmonton’s core communities, especially in Wards 3 and 4, I would be interested in knowing if the relevant Departments of the City are aware of this legislation; and, if this is something we should be asking the Province to consider. I am attaching the article that resulted in me making this inquiry.
Additionally, the response should include whether taxi cabs could be included in such a law.” / City Manager
Police Commission
Police Service
Due: July 27, 1998

D.1.d.Guidelines for a Funeral Procession (J. Taylor).

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“My inquiry is to the City Manager. A few days ago we experienced a serious accident involving six seniors who were travelling in a funeral procession. The comments made by the funeral industry spokesperson and the Provincial Government Highways Department spokesperson lead me to believe that there is a serious lack of rules, regulations and, indeed, law surrounding the practice of holding these processions.
Several years ago a funeral procession was at least noticeable by a line of cars with headlights on; but, today, most vehicles are equipped with daylight running lights making that practice effectively redundant.
I would like to know if our relevant City Departments are planning any action on their own or in conjunction with the funeral industry or the Provincial Government in the wake of this serious incident.” / City Manager
Due: July 27, 1998
D.1.d. Cont’d.
City Manager
Due: July 27, 1998

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ Revitalization Task Force Update (M. Phair) – Verbal Update.

T. Moorhouse, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED R. Noce:

That the verbal report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

D.2.b.Petition on Fee to Edmonton Community Leagues for the Usage of Edmonton Schools for Community League Programs.
(R. Rosenberger).

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T. Moorhouse and D. Costigan, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED R. Noce:

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

(Sec. 54, B.L. 9999, as amended)

MOVED W. Kinsella:

That the Administration prepare an analysis on the findings of the Task Force.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:W. Kinsella, R. Noce.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh, L. Langley.

MOVED R. Noce:

That the May 21, 1998 Community Services Committee report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

D.2.c.Emergency Response Department’s Dillon Report (R. Noce).

J. Penrod, Acting City Manager, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Councillor L. Chahley entered the meeting.

MOVED R. Noce:

That the verbal report be received for information. / Emergency Response

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.b.COutdoor Pool and Water Amenities Plan.

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L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; D. Barrett, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board; H. Weissenborn and I. Bakker made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

F.1.a.1997 Communities in Bloom.

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F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.c.Dimensions ’98 – Community and Family Services Advisory Committee (CAFSAC) Response.

MOVED R. Noce:

That items F.1.a. and F.4.c. be postponed to the June 15, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting to be dealt with as the first and second items on the agenda. / CS Committee
Due: June 15, 1998

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

F.1.b.COutdoor Pool and Water Amenities Plan.

John deHaan, W. Kiar and A. Stobbe made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

MOVED R. Noce:

That this item be postponed to the June 15, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. / CS Committee
Due: June 15, 1998

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

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

(Sec. 100. B.L. 9999, as amended)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Community Services Committee

Meeting No. 15 Minutes

May 25, 1998