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Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes1 of 14

March 14, 2007, lt

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

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

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor J.Melnychuk

Councillor M.Nickel
CouncillorM.Phair
Councillor L. Sloan

A. B.Maurer, City Manager
J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S.Mandel called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Batty:

That the March 14, 2007, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following addition:

E.2.c.Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City Law Branch - Private

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED J. Batty:

That the March 14, 2007, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., D.2.b., D.3.d., E.1.a., E.2.a. C, E.2.b., E.3.a., E.4.a. C, E.4.c., E.4.d., E.6.a. Cand E.6.b.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

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

That the revised due date of April 4, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Apr. 4, 2007

D.3.b.City-Wide Wi-Fi Service – Pilot Project Internal Evaluation

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

D.3.c.2007 Zoning, Subdivision, and Planning Fees

That the revised due date of May 2, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: May 2, 2007

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.c.Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City Law Branch

  1. That the claim as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 13, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL012 be approved.
  2. That the March 13, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL012 remain confidential, pursuant to Section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
/ Corporate Svcs.

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.b.CIntervenor Status in the 2007 Equalized Assessment Appeal 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That intervention and representation before the Municipal Government Board, with respect to the 2007 equalized assessment appeal filed by the City of Calgary, be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED J. Batty:

  1. That the following item be made time specific for 2:30 p.m.:

E.4.d.Facilitating a Planning and Development Process Increasing the Range of Notice to Communities and Neighbourhoods for Various Permits, Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood and Zoning Issues

  1. That items D.2.a. and D.2.b. be made debatable to allow action motions to be made in response to the content of the report, and that the Committee hear from the following delegations, and that the speakers for item E.4.c. be heard in a panel:

a.D.2.a.Zoning Bylaw (B.Anderson)

A.Skoreyko, Chair, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

b.D.2.b.EdmontonChevraKadisha – North American Conference (K.Leibovici)

H.Lieberman, EdmontonChevraKadisha Society

c.E.4.a. CBusiness Tax Shift

  1. J.Halbesma, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
  2. G.Christenson, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
  3. L.Dodd, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

d.E.4.c.Terms of Reference for JasperPark Neighbourhood Community Plan

B.Kwasnitza, JasperPark Community League

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

E.1.a.British Columbia/Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement 

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the February 21, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CMI001 be postponed to the April 18, 2007, Executive Committee meeting. / City Manager
Due: Apr. 18, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.6.OTHER REPORTS

E.6.a.CAdvisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities Health Care Aide Crisis 

B.Reitsma, Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED S. Mandel:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities be authorized to link with other organizations to advocate for needed changes to ensure that Edmontonians with disabilities are given equal opportunity to remain in their homes. Specifically, that the Advisory Board:

1. Identify and liaise with other organizations attempting to find solutions to the shortage of qualified workers to support individuals with disabilities living in the community (e.g., Alberta Disabilities Forum, Art Space Co-op, Creekside, Multiple Sclerosis Society).

2. Contact the Premier’s Council to ascertain its actions to address the situation.

3. Meet with Capital Health and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Board to determine the issues that impact the labour shortage and identify stepsto address the situation.

4. Participate in the development and implementation of a joint action plan with other agencies and organizations to advocate to the Provincial government to take action to ensure that persons with disabilities remain in their homes and in the community.

5. That the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities report back to the Executive Committee upon finalization of the joint action plan with other agencies and organizations to advocate to the Provincial government to take action to ensure that persons with disabilities remain in their homes and in the community. / Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities
Due: To Be
Determined

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.6.b.2006 Annual Report and Financial Statements – Alberta Avenue Business Association 

P.Rausch, Executive Director, Alberta Avenue Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. A. B.Maurer, General Manager; and L.Benowski, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED S. Mandel:

That the Alberta Avenue Business Association 2006 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as outlined respectively in Attachments 1 and 2 of the February 26, 2007, Alberta Avenue Business Association report 2007CBZA01, be received for information. / Alberta Avenue Business Association

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b.EdmontonChevraKadisha – North American Conference (K.Leibovici) 

E. Finn, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation.

H.Lieberman, Edmonton Chevra Kadisha Society, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

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

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That the March 6, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COC007 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That the Edmonton Chevra Kadisha Society’srequest of $25,000 forone-time funding for the North American Conference be approved. (Source of Funds – Council Contingency)

NOT PUT

Councillors K.Leibovici and E.Gibbons requested that this item be referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.d.Facilitating a Planning and Development Process Increasing theRangeof Noticeto Communities and Neighbourhoods for Various Permits, Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood and Zoning Issues 

J. BradfordGreen, and L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Mayor S.Mandel vacated the Chair and Councillor K.Leibovici presided. Mayor S.Mandel left the meeting.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the February 28, 2007, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDP019 be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S.Mandel.

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.d.Strategy for Increased Density/Processing Development Applications

A. B.Maurer, City Manager; and P.Arendt, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

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

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S.Mandel.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.a.CCoalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination

J.Reilly, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the City of Edmonton’s Declaration of Membership in the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, presented in Attachment 1 of the February 20, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COD003, be approved.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S.Mandel.

E.3.OFFICE OF THE CORPORATE BUSINESS PLANNING DEPARTMENT

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

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That item E.3.a. be postponed until Mayor S.Mandelis present.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S.Mandel.

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.a.CBusiness Tax Shift 

Mayor S.Mandel re-entered the meeting. Councillor K.Leibovici vacated the Chair and Mayor S.Mandel presided.

J.Halbesma, Canadian Federation of Independent Business; and G.Christenson, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

L.Benowski, General Manager, and R.Risling, Planning and Development Department; and
A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED E.Gibbons:

  1. That the February 13, 2007, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDA005 be referred to Administration to hold a non-statutory public hearing on May 2, 2007, at 1:30 p.m.
  2. That theMay 2, 2007, non-statutory public hearing be advertised in the Edmonton Journal and in the Edmonton Sun, and notification be given to appropriate business organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Business Revitalization Zones, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and members of the former Property and Business Tax Structure Review Committee.
/ Planning & Dev.
Due: May 2, 2007,
1:30 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

Tax Rate Comparisons

MOVED S. Mandel:

That Administration prepare a report for the May 2, 2007, Executive Committee meeting, in conjunction with the non-statutory public hearing on the Business Tax Shift, including:
  1. A five-year comparison of assessed values in both residential and non-residential property tax classes;
  2. A five-year review of the ratio of non-residential to residential property taxes, including business tax as part of the equation;
  3. Any reports that might be available that compare and/or analyze the city’s tax base with the regional tax base;
  4. The current funds raised by residential and non-residential property taxes and business taxes, and the impact on the non-residential tax base if the business tax is eliminated over a four-year period;
  5. Sources of revenue that would be available to offset the cost of the shift from business to non-residential taxes.
/ Planning & Dev.
Due: May 2, 2007,
1:30 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Zoning Bylaw (B Anderson) 

S.Pragnell, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

A.Skoreyko, Chair, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

1. That Administration bring forward amendments to the Zoning Bylaw for the following:
Increase the maximum allowable height of Accessory Buildings,
Reduce the queuing requirements for single entrance multi-bay car washes,
Provide more clarity around the definitions and regulations concerning decks and balconies.
2. That Administration meet with the Chair of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and develop a protocol on Development Officer representation for specific types of appeals. / Planning & Dev.
Due: To Be
Determined

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.c.Terms of Reference for JasperPark Neighbourhood Community Plan 

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That Executive Committee hear from D. Kuchelyma, Past President, Jasper Place Community League, and that speakers for item E.4.c. be heard in a panel.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

B. Kwasnitza, and D. Kuchelyma, Jasper Park Community League, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

P.Arendt, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That the February 21, 2007, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDP012 be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.3.OFFICE OF THE CORPORATE BUSINESS PLANNING DEPARTMENT

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

MOVED E.Gibbons:

That the January 30, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP005 be postponed to the April 4, 2007, Executive Committee meeting. / CPB
Due: Apr. 4, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,
K.Leibovici.

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.b.Edmonton’s ImageBuilding and Awareness Efforts 

MOVED J. Batty:

That the Committee meet in private, pursuant to section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; J. Batty, E. Gibbons, K.Leibovici.

ABSENT: B.Anderson.

The Committee met in private at 5:10 p.m.

MOVED J. Batty:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; J. Batty, E. Gibbons, K.Leibovici.

ABSENT: B.Anderson.

The Committee met in public at 5:41 p.m.

MOVED J. Batty:

That the February 13, 2007, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation/Corporate Services Department report 2007COC004 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S.Mandel; J. Batty, E. Gibbons, K.Leibovici.

ABSENT: B.Anderson.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S.Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Executive Committee

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INDEX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

MARCH 14, 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......

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

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

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

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 7/11/

D.2.b. Edmonton Chevra Kadisha – North American Conference (K. Leibovici) 

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS /8

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

D.3.b.City-Wide Wi-Fi Service – Pilot Project Internal Evaluation......

D.3.c.2007 Zoning, Subdivision, and Planning Fees......

D.3.d.Strategy for Increased Density/Processing Development Applications......

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 5/7/8/

E.1. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER......

E.1.a. British Columbia/Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement 

E.2. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT...... 3/9/

E.2.a.C Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination 

E.2.b. Edmonton’s Image Building and Awareness Efforts 

E.2.c. Proposed Settlement of a Claim by the City Law Branch......

E.3. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATE BUSINESS PLANNING DEPARTMENT...... 9/

E.3.a. Value-Added Opportunities from Alberta’s Natural Resources /12

E.4. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT...... 3/8/9/

E.4.a.C Business Tax Shift 

E.4.b.C Intervenor Status in the 2007 Equalized Assessment Appeal 

E.4.c. Terms of Reference for Jasper Park Neighbourhood Community Plan 

E.4.d. Facilitating a Planning and Development Process Increasing the Range of Notice to Communities and Neighbourhoods for Various Permits, Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood and Zoning Issues 

E.6. OTHER REPORTS......

E.6.a.C Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities Health Care Aide Crisis 

E.6.b. 2006 Annual Report and Financial Statements – Alberta Avenue Business Association 

Tax Rate Comparisons......

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......