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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes 1

November 19, 2001

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, November 19, 2001

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

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor B. Anderson.*
Councillor A. Bolstad.*
A.B. Maurer, City Manager.*
D.H. Edey, City Clerk.*

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk.*

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Councillor L. Langley called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the November 19, 2001 meeting be adopted with the deletion of the following item:

D.4.a. Appeal Notice – Anwar Abdel-Kerim, of 964 Knottwood Road South, Edmonton, Alberta – Untidy and Unsightly Property.

carried

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

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Minutes of the October 29, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting be adopted.

carried

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

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair:

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

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b. Funding for a National Housing Program (M. Phair). Ø

That the October 12, 2001 Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. The Incident on Whyte Avenue on the Morning of July 2, 2001.

That the revised due date of December 3, 2001 be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Dec. 3, 2001

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT

F.2.a. C Single Start Station – Emergency Medical Services: November 2001 Update. Ø

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the October 10, 2001 Emergency Response Department report be received for information.

F.3. EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a. Purchase Order for the Digital Radio Upgrade Project. Ø

That a Purchase Order be issued to M/A-COM for the purchase of radios as part of the Edmonton Police Service’s Digital Radio Upgrade project. The amount of this purchase order is approximately $586,000 (including GST). / Edmonton Police

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.c. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations. Ø

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Community Investment Program Project Grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 9, 2001 Edmonton Arts Council report, be approved.

F.4.d. Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at October 26, 2001. Ø

That the Administration tender the projects (listed in Attachment 1 of the October 26, 2001 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.

carried

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

Councillor J. Melnychuk left the meeting.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

D.2.a. Skate Boarding (M. Phair).

1.  B. Pidruchney, Advisory Council to the Skateboard Edmonton Club.

2.  K. Kohuch, President, Skateboard Edmonton Club.

3.  N. Bremness, Riverbend Community League Representative.

4.  B. Hutchison, President, Ottewell Community League.

F.4.a. C Community Services Advisory Board – Recommendations for 2001 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards.

1.  K. Jubinville, representing the Edmonton Rebels Bantam/Midget Girls Hockey Team.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.b. C Effectiveness of the Cat Licensing Bylaw. Ø

MOVED M. Phair:

That item F.4.b. C be dealt with now.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the October 11, 2001 Planning and Development Department report be postponed to the December 3, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting, at 11:00 a.m. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Dec. 3, 2001
@ 11:00 a.m.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.4. STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS

D.4.b. Appeal Notice – Pauline Gibson, of 13443 – 59 Street, Edmonton, Alberta – Untidy and Unsightly Property. Ø

Councillor L. Langley explained the hearing process and called the appeal.

W. Stinson, representing P. Gibson, made a presentation, and answered the Committee’s questions. Pictures of the property were distributed to Members of the Committee and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Complaints and Investigations), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Pictures of the property were distributed to Members of the Committee and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

W. Stinson and P. Gibson made a further presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Direction be varied to allow the appellant until January 11, 2002 to clean up the property. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL NOTICE – PAULINE GIBSON, OF 13443 – 59 STREET, EDMONTON, ALBERTA – UNTIDY AND UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY.

Councillor L. Langley stated the following:

In dealing with this appeal, the Community Services Committee heard from Ms. Pauline Gibson, who is the appellant; Mr. Wilson Stinson, representing the appellant; and Mr. David Aitken from the Administration.

Based on what was heard, the Committee’s decision is to vary the Direction from the City Administration.

The Committee based its decision on the fact that the property is untidy and unsightly, that the appellant has been making efforts to clean up the property, and requires the additional time through the holiday season.

S. Vienneau, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Ms. Gibson’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

D.4.c. Appeal Notice – Deborah Ellen Louise Hart, of 8316 - 157 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta – Order to Remedy a Contravention of the Nuisance Bylaw 10406.Ø

Councillor L. Langley explained the hearing process and called the appeal.

D. Hart made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Complaints and Investigations), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Pictures of the property were distributed to Members of the Committee and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Councillor A. Bolstad entered the meeting.

D. Hart made a further presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Order dated October 10, 2001 be varied to allow the appellant until January 11, 2002 to clean up the property. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: J. Melnychuk.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL NOTICE –DEBORAH ELLEN LOUISE HART, OF 8316 – 157 AVENUE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA – ORDER TO REMEDY A CONTRAVENTION OF THE NUISANCE BYLAW 10406.

Councillor L. Langley stated the following:

In dealing with this appeal, the Community Services Committee heard from Ms. Deborah Hart, who is the appellant, and Mr. David Aitken from the Administration.

Based on what was heard, the Committee’s decision is to vary the Order from the City Administration.

The Committee based its decision on the fact that the property is untidy and unsightly, and the appellant requires the additional time to allow for inclement weather and the holiday season.

S. Vienneau, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Ms. Gibson’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

Councillor J. Melnychuk re-entered the meeting.

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Skate Boarding (M. Phair). Ø

B. Pidruchney; K. Kohuch; N. Bremness; and B. Hutchison, made presentations.

B. Pidruchny; and K. Kohuch, answered the Committee’s questions.

J. Tustian, General Manager, G. Witt and K. Sanderson, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

1.  That the October 9, 2001 Community Services Department report be received for information.
2.  That the Administration prepare a report for the April 2, 2002 Community Services Committee that outlines:
a)  a plan that projects costs, funding strategies and timelines, for four permanent outdoor parks, and a park in the south-west quadrant of the city;
b)  issues and solutions around liability;
c)  information on Calgary skateboard parks, including funding and liability issues;
d)  a plan for temporary outdoor summer facilities; and,
e)  comments on the feasibility of an indoor facility,
and that this report include input from interested parties like the Skateboard Club and Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. / Community Svcs.
Due: April 2, 2002

carried

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

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a. Clarke Stadium (Legacy and Surplus Funds). Ø

MOVED M. Phair:

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

carried

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

MOVED M. Phair:

That the October 3, 2001 Community Services Department report be postponed to the December 3, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting, at 11:30 a.m. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Dec. 3, 2001
@ 11:30 a.m.

carried

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

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a. C Community Services Advisory Board - Recommendations for 2001 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards. Ø

D. Barrett, Community Services Advisory Board, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

N. Juszkiewicz, representing the Edmonton Rebels, Bantam/Midget Girls Hockey Team, made a presentation.

N. Juszkiewicz and K. Jubinville answered the Committee’s questions.

R. Jevne, Community Services Department; and D. Barrett, Community Services Advisory Board, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That under the 2001 Community Investment Hosting program, the City of Edmonton (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 25, 2001 Community Services Advisory Board report):

  1. Award $6,750 in grants to seven organizations;
  2. Deny grants to three organizations; and,
  3. Defer three grant applications to the April 1, 2002 deadline.

2.  That $1,500 be given to the Edmonton Rebel Midget A Team (Girls) to cover expenses for the 2001 Midget A Female Provincial Hockey Championships (Source of Funds: Council Contingency Fund).

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 12:05 p.m.

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CHAIR CITY CLERK

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

index to MINUTES

A.1. CALL TO ORDER 1

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2

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

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS 4

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES 2

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES 2

D.2.a. Skate Boarding (M. Phair). Ø 7

D.2.b. Funding for a National Housing Program (M. Phair). Ø 2

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS 2

D.3.a. The Incident on Whyte Avenue on the Morning of July 2, 2001. 2

D.4. STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS 5

D.4.a. Appeal Notice - Anwar Abdel-Kerim, of 964 Knottwood Road South, Edmonton, Alberta - Untidy and Unsightly Property. 1

D.4.b. Appeal Notice – Pauline Gibson, of 13443 – 59 Street, Edmonton, Alberta – Untidy and Unsightly Property. Ø 5

D.4.c. Appeal Notice – Deborah Ellen Louise Hart, of 8316 - 157 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
- Order to Remedy a Contravention of the Nuisance Bylaw 10406.Ø 6

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS 3

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 8

F.1.a. Clarke Stadium (Legacy and Surplus Funds). Ø 8

F.2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT 3

F.2.a. C Single Start Station – Emergency Medical Services: November 2001 Update. Ø 3

F.3. EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE 3

F.3.a. Purchase Order for the Digital Radio Upgrade Project. Ø 3

F.4. OTHER REPORTS 3

F.4.a. C Community Services Advisory Board - Recommendations for 2001 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards. Ø 9

F.4.b. C Effectiveness of the Cat Licensing Bylaw. Ø 5

F.4.c. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations. Ø 3

F.4.d. Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at October 26, 2001. Ø 4

N. NOTICES OF MOTION 10

O. ADJOURNMENT 10

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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes 1

November 19, 2001