COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, September 29, 2003

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
J. Batty, Chair / J. Batty
K. Leibovici, Vice-Chair / K. Leibovici
B. Anderson / B. Anderson
D. Thiele / D. Thiele
B. Smith / B. Smith

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor A. Bolstad
Councillor S. Mandel
Councillor J. Melnychuk
Councillor M. Phair
A. B. Maurer, City Manager
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor J. Batty called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Councillors A. Bolstad, J. Melnychuk and M. Phair were in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the September 29, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the September 15, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting minutes and the September 18/19, 2003, Special Community Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Councillor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED D. Thiele:

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

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.QMP Fire Inspection Options

That the revised due date of October 27, 2003, be approved. / Emergency Response
Due: Oct. 27, 2003

D.3.b.Multi-Sport Tournament Facility (Action Plan)

That the revised due date of October 27, 2003, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Oct. 27, 2003

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.f.CArtificial Ice at City Hall (Alternative Sources of Funding)

Motion on the Floor:

MOVED A. Bolstad – D. Thiele (Made at the October 15, 2002, City Council meeting):

That the September 12, 2002, Community Services Department report be received for information.

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the motion on the floor be passed.
  2. That the September 9, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information.

F.3.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a.Renewal of Maintenance Contract for the Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure

  1. That a contract be awarded to Radian Communications for the maintenance of the Infrastructure of the City of Edmonton’s Public Safety Radio System.
  2. That the contract with Radian Communications be for a three-year term with an option to extend annually for an additional seven years for an amount not to exceed $3 million over the maximum ten-year period.
/ Edmonton Police Commission

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.CEdmonton Arts Council - 2003 Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations 

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations (Attachment 1 of the September 22, 2003, Edmonton Arts Council report) be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations on item F.1.c. Heritage Festival Days (Progress Report), and that this item be time specific as the Second Item of Business at 1:30 p.m.:

  1. D. Kline, President, Edmonton Heritage Festival Association
  2. C. Pohlmann, Chair, Edmonton Heritage Festival Association Planning Committee
  3. M. Fitzgerald, Multicultural Heritage Council
  4. S. Biro, Multicultural Heritage Council
  5. M. Obando-Zayed, Multicultural Heritage Council
  6. K.W. Domier, President, Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton
  7. N. Abou-Absi, Executive Director, Canadian Arab Friendship Association
  8. H. Fritz, German Canadian Association of Alberta

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Enhanced Graffiti Bylaw (J. Melnychuk)

“It was recently reported in the Edmonton Journal that the Edmonton Police Service is interested in an enhanced Graffiti Bylaw for our city.
Could Administration provide a report on the proposal including:
  1. What are the differences between our existing Bylaw and the proposal?
  2. Does Bylaw Enforcement support these changes?
  3. What steps would need to be taken to create the necessary changes in the present Bylaw?
  4. Any other information that is relevant.”
/ Planning & Dev.
Corporate Svcs.
Due: Dec. 3, 2003

D.1.b.Community Gardens (M. Phair)

“Over many years, Edmonton has seen a number of community gardens developed in local neighbourhoods. I would like the following information about community gardens.
  1. How many community gardens are there in Edmonton?
  2. What City departments are involved and in what ways?
  3. What is the relationship between the City and community gardens in other major cities (Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, etc.)?
  4. Has the City looked at designating areas for community gardens as part of the development process?
  5. What is the status/future for the Oliver Community Garden and the Downtown Community Garden (Our Eden)?
I would like this information to return in January 2004.” / Community Svcs.
Due: Jan. 12, 2004

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.c.CRegulation of Non-Domesticated Animals Used in Circuses and
Fairs 

MOVED K. Leibovici:

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson.

Motion on the Floor AT CITY COUNCIL:

MOVED R. Hayter – D. Thiele (Made at the March 25, 2003, City Council meeting):

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the Honourable
M. Cardinal, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development, and request that the Provincial Government revive its current inactive Animal Welfare Standards Review Committee.

M. Garrett and D. Leeb, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That item F.4.c. C. be postponed to the October 15, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; M. Garrett and D. Leeb, Planning and Development Department; and A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Motion on the Floor be passed.
  2. That the letter (Attachment 2 of the September 12, 2003, Planning and Development Department report) from Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, to the Honourable M. Cardinal, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development, include the recommendations prepared by stakeholders and must clearly indicate that the City of Edmonton is requesting the Province reactivate the Animal Welfare Standards Review Committee.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.CFive-Year Review of the Enterprise Portfolio of Facilities – Community Services Department 

L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; and D. Cummings, TkMC, made a presentation.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the August 14, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information.

L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Trees in City Parks and on Roadway Boulevards (A. Bolstad) 

D. Costigan, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

M. Davies, D. Costigan and L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

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Orders of the Day were called to deal with item F.4.b. C.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.b.CBylaw 13514 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 1 

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

  1. R. Curtiss, Alberta Co-Op Taxi
  2. P. Strong, Laidlaw Transit

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

D. Werlin, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission; P. Fearon, Planning and Development Department; and P. Strong, Laidlaw Transit, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 13514 be given the appropriate readings.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

F.1.h.Accessible Taxis Proposals and Flat Rate Fee to Edmonton International Airport

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That Administration provide a progress report, within two months, with regards to proposals for accessible taxis and a flat rate fee to and from the Edmonton International Airport. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Nov. 17, 2003

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

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D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Trees in City Parks and on Roadway Boulevards (A. Bolstad) 

MOVED J. Batty:

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

L. Brenneis and M. Davies, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED J. Batty:

That Administration provide a report to the Community Services Committee in a timely on the following:
  1. the replacement of drought stricken trees;
  2. the number of trees which need to be replaced;
  3. the cost to enhance the tree replacement programs;
  4. where the resources to replace trees will come from; and
  1. the time required to carry out the replacement plan.
/ Community Svcs.
Due: To Be Determineed

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:K. Leibovici.

The Committee recessed at 12:03 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:37 p.m.

Mayor B. Smith was in attendance.

Councillors K. Leibovici and D. Thiele were absent.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.b.Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Update on Partnership Agreement 

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department; and D. Kuchelyma, President, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, made a presentation.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the September 8, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department; and D. Kuchelyma, President, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, B. Smith.

ABSENT:K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

F.1.c.Heritage Festival Days (Progress Report) 

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Community Services Committee hear from M. Azocar, Chilean Canadian Council Association.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, B. Smith.

ABSENT:K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

H. Oswin, Community Services Department; and J. Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council, made a presentation.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillors K. Leibovici and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

D. Kline, Edmonton Heritage Festival Association; and C. Pohlmann, Edmonton Heritage Festival Association Planning Committee, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. Copies of a document entitled “Legacy Provided to the City of Edmonton and its Citizens by the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association” from D. Kline were distributed to the Members of the Committee and a copy filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

M. Fitzgerald, M. Obando-Zayed and S. Biro, Multicultural Heritage Council, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

K. W. Domier, Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton; H. Fritz, German Canadian Association of Alberta; and M. Azocar, Chilean Canadian Council Association, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. A copy of a document entitled “Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton – Edmonton Heritage Festival – 2003” from
K. W. Domier was with the Office of the City Clerk.

J. Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

  1. That the August 29, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information.
  2. That Administration prepare a progress report on discussions with the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association and the Multicultural Heritage Council for the November 17, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting.
/ Community Svcs.
Edmonton Arts Council
Due: Nov. 17, 2003

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, B. Smith,
D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

F.1.d.Parkland Bylaw - Permits that Incur a Cost to the City 

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. D. Grove and D. Costigan, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the September 15, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

F.1.e.Parkland Bylaw - Feasibility of Trail-Head Code-of-Conduct Signs 

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Copies of four pamphlets entitled “Ride On”, “Run ‘N Wheel Wise”, “ Ruff Trails” and “Skate Smart” were distributed to Members of the Committee and copies filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

D. Grove, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the September 15, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

F.1.g.Licences for Bicycles (Mandatory Requirements for Bicycles)

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the August 22, 2003, Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

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

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 29, 2003

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

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

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

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

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS......

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES...... /4/7/8

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

D.1.a.Enhanced Graffiti Bylaw (J. Melnychuk)......

D.1.b.Community Gardens (M. Phair)......

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... /8

D.2.a.Trees in City Parks and on Roadway Boulevards (A. Bolstad) 

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS......

D.3.a.QMP Fire Inspection Options......

D.3.b.Multi-Sport Tournament Facility (Action Plan)......

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS...... /5/9

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT...... /6/9

F.1.a. CFive-Year Review of the Enterprise Portfolio of Facilities – Community Services Department 

F.1.b.Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Update on Partnership Agreement 

F.1.c.Heritage Festival Days (Progress Report) 

F.1.d.Parkland Bylaw - Permits that Incur a Cost to the City 

F.1.e.Parkland Bylaw - Feasibility of Trail-Head Code-of-Conduct Signs 

F.1.f. Artificial Ice at City Hall (Alternative Sources of Funding)

F.1.g.Licences for Bicycles (Mandatory Requirements for Bicycles)

F.1.h.Accessible Taxis Proposals and Flat Rate Fee to Edmonton International Airport......

F.3.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE......

F.3.a.Renewal of Maintenance Contract for the Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure 

F.4.OTHER REPORTS...... /5/7

F.4.a. CEdmonton Arts Council - 2003 Community Investment Program Project Grant Recommendations 

F.4.b.CBylaw 13514 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 1 

F.4.c. CRegulation of Non-Domesticated Animals Used in Circuses and Fairs 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......

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Community Services Committee

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