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Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes1 of 10

February 28, 2007, ak

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
S.Mandel, Chair
K.Leibovici, Vice-Chair
B.Anderson / B.Anderson
J. Batty / J. Batty
E.Gibbons / E.Gibbons

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor M.Phair
Councillor L.Sloan
A.B.Maurer, City Manger
J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk,called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Mayor S.Mandel and CouncillorK.Leibovici were absent.

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, called for nominations for the position of Chair for the February 28, 2007, Executive Committee meeting.

Councillor B.Anderson nominated Councillor J. Batty for the position of Chair, February 28, 2007, Executive Committee meeting.

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked if there were any further nominations. There being none, J.Wright asked for a motion to close nominations.

MOVEDB.Anderson:

That nominations for the position of Chair, February 28, 2007, Executive Committee meeting, close.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

Councillor J. Batty was elected by acclamation as Chair, February 28, 2007, Executive Committee meeting.

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, vacated the Chair and Councillor J. Battypresided.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the February 28, 2007, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the February 7, 2007,Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted items E.2.a. C, E.3.a., E.4.a. and in-private item E.2.d. for debate.

MOVED B.Anderson:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Edmonton Image and Awareness Campaign

That the revised due date of March 14, 2007, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

D.3.b.Costs to Consider Amendments to Area Structure Plans and Neighbourhood Structure Plans

That the revised due date of March 14, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

D.3.c.Strategies for Increased Density/ Processing Development Applications

That the revised due date of March 14, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

D.3.d.Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of IndustrialLand

That the revised due date of March 14, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

D.3.e.Hosting International Events (K.Leibovici)

That the revised due date of April 18, 2007, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Apr. 18, 2007

D.3.f.Edmonton Visitor and New Arrival Information Centre

That the revised due date of April 18, 2007, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Apr. 18, 2007

D.3.g.Corporate Data Centre

That the revised due date of May 2, 2007, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: May 2, 2007

D.3.h.Offsetting Municipal Property Tax Increases

That the revised due date of June 13, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: June 13, 2007

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.b.Request for Additional Funds - Hazardous Waste Disposal
Contract 

That Administration exercise the three option years, in one year increments for Purchasing Agreement D902672 (Hazardous Goods Disposal – Shield Specialized Emergency Services) with total expenses not to exceed $1.7 million as outlined in the February 6, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COM002. / Corporate Svcs.

E.2.c.Settlement of a Claim and Land Purchase

  1. That the Settlement of the Claim as outlined in the February 6, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2006COL008, be approved.
  2. That the February 6, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2006COL008 remain in private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
/ Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED B.Anderson:

a.That Executive Committee hear from the following delegations:

E.2.a. CCommunication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens

  1. C.Gordon, Program Coordinator, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
  2. M.Kingdon, President, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
  3. D.McCarthy, President, Edmonton Association of the Deaf

b.That the following item be made time specific as the second item at
9:30 a.m.:

E.4.a. Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Recommendations

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.EdmontonChevraKadisha – North American Conference
(K.Leibovici)

“In June 2007, the Edmonton Chevra Kadisha will be hosting for the first time in Canada a North American Conference. This conference provides an opportunity to showcase Edmonton and highlight our multi-cultural and religious diversity. The organization has requested a one-time grant of $25,000.
Can Administration provide the following:
  1. History and function of the Chevra Kadisha Society.
  2. What other partners are working with the ChevraKadisha to hold this conference?
  3. What is the estimated budget and number of attendees?
  4. Any City funds previously provided?
  5. Any sources of City funds available except Council Contingency and current status of Council Contingency?
I would appreciate a response back at the March 14, 2007, Executive Committee meeting.” / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Mar. 14, 2007

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.d.DATS, EFFU & CUPE 3197

MOVED B.Anderson:

That item E.2.d. be dealt with next.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That item E.2.d. be deleted from the agenda.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

E.3.CORPORATE BUSINESS PLANNING DEPARTMENT

E.3.a.Value-Added Opportunities from Alberta’s Natural Resources 

MOVED B.Anderson:

That item E.3.a. be dealt with next.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the January 30, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP005 be postponed to the March 14, 2007, Executive Committee meeting. / CBP
Due:Mar. 14, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.a.CCommunication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens 

B.Loree, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation. Copies of a news release were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That speakers be heard in a panel.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

C.Gordon and M.Kingdon, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, made presentations.
D. McCarthy, Edmonton Association of the Deaf, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.C.Gordon and M.Kingdon, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

B.Loree, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the February 7, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COC006 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to Council:

  1. That Administration draft a letter from the City of Edmonton to NAIT regarding the maintenance and growth of the Real Time Captioning program, along with details on the City of Edmonton's alternate communications program, and that a copy of the February 7, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COC006 be attached.
  2. That Administration draft a letter to Minister D. Horner, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, encouraging the Province to provide funding to allow sign language interpreter courses to be offered, and that a copy of the February 7, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COC006 be attached.
  3. That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee regarding availability and type of screens to provide alternate communication services at outdoor events.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.a.Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Recommendations 

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

N.Stevens, Edmonton Police Service, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the January 25, 2007, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDD003 be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Results

MOVED J. Batty:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee by September 5, 2007, outlining results achieved by the Responsible Hospitality Institute and the Old Strathcona Task Force. / Planning & Dev.
Due:Sep. 5, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, J. Batty, E.Gibbons.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

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

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Executive Committee

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INDEX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS......

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

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

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

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS...... /5

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS......

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR......

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES...... /6

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

D.1.a.Edmonton Chevra Kadisha – North American Conference (K. Leibovici)......

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a.Edmonton Image and Awareness Campaign......

D.3.b.Costs to Consider Amendments to Area Structure Plans and Neighbourhood Structure Plans
......

D.3.c.Strategies for Increased Density/ Processing Development Applications......

D.3.d.Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of Industrial Land......

D.3.e.Hosting International Events (K. Leibovici)......

D.3.f.Edmonton Visitor and New Arrival Information Centre......

D.3.g.Corporate Data Centre......

D.3.h.Offsetting Municipal Property Tax Increases......

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...... /6

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT...... /6

E.2.a. CCommunication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens 

E.2.b.Request for Additional Funds - Hazardous Waste Disposal Contract 

E.2.c.Settlement of a Claim and Land Purchase......

E.2.d.DATS, EFFU & CUPE 3197

E.3.CORPORATE BUSINESS PLANNING DEPARTMENT......

E.3.a.Value-Added Opportunities from Alberta’s Natural Resources 

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT......

E.4.a.Responsible Hospitality Institute and Old Strathcona Task Force Recommendations 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......