EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING #77
(From the meeting held on
Wednesday, May 22, 1991)
MEMBERSHIPPRESENT:
Mayor J. ReimerDeputy Mayor S. McKay
Alderman J. Bethel
Alderman B. CampbellAlderman B. Campbell
Alderman K. KozakAlderman K. Kozak
Alderman L. WhiteAlderman L. White
ALSO PRESENT:
Alderman L. Staroszik*
R. Picherack, City Manager
J. Basey, City Solicitor
D. Edey, Office of the City Clerk
* Present for part of the meeting.
The meeting convened at 9:31 a.m.
A.1. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meeting No. 75 be adopted as circulated.
MOVED Alderman Campbell:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, White
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Kozak
A.2.ADDENDA
MOVED Alderman White:
That Items B.12.(h) and C.3 be added to
the agenda.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, White
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Kozak
MOVED Alderman White:
That Items B.14.(b) be brought forward and
dealt with at this time.AGREED
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FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, White
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Kozak
- CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
- PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
B.14.(b)Cumming Engineering Corporation Ltd. Energy Conservation
Program for the Centennial Library Parkade Addendum
RECOMMENDATION:That no further action be taken at this time.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department
dated May 21, 1991.
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item B.14.(b) be tabled until the
May 29, 1991 Executive Committee meeting.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, White
ABSENT:Aldermen Bethel, Kozak
Alderman Kozak entered the meeting.
A.4. EXEMPTIONS
MOVED Alderman White:
That the Committee concur with the recommendations
for all "B" and "C" Items with the exception of the following items:
B.7.(a), B.8.(a), B.8.(c), B.8.(d), B.8.(g), B.11.(a), B.12.(a), B.12.(d), B.12.(e),
B.12.(g), B.12.(i), B.14.(a) and C.2.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
- CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
- CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
- OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.2.(a)International Symposium on Cold Region Development Request
for Funding
RECOMMENDATION: That The City of Edmonton contribute a maximum of
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$1,500.00 to this symposium, to match financial
assistance offered by the Edmonton Economic Development
Authority. Source of funds: General Council Contingency.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Manager dated May 8, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
3.OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR
B.3.(a)Estimated Retainer and Actual Legal Costs of Legal Consultants for The City of Edmonton
RECOMMENDATION:That the reports contained in Enclosure I and Enclosure II be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Solicitor dated May 9, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
8. FINANCE
B.8.(b)CBylaw No. 9797 Lane Lighting Local Improvements Property
Share as per Attached Appendix
RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9797 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 2, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.8.(e)Letter (779) dated January 23, 1991 from County of Warner
No. 5 re: Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS)
RECOMMENDATION: That the 1991 funding request for the Alberta Shock
Trauma Air Rescue Society by the County of Warner No. 5 be denied.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 6, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
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B.8.(f)Letter (2623) dated April 16, 1991 from Winnifred Stewart
Association for the Mentally Handicapped, 11130 131 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 1C1, Signed: Mr. R. F. Jickling,
Executive Director re: Property at 12923137 Avenue,
Plan 5570KS, Block 28, Lot 9, Roll No. 2276533
RECOMMENDATION:That the refund for taxes for the period of September 1,
1990 to December 31, 1990 in the amount of $341.48 plus
accrued interest, be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 2, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
12.PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
B.12.(b)Doorswing Encroachment Boardwalk Building Northwest
Corner, 103 Street at 102 Avenue N.A. Properties
RECOMMENDATION:That the enclosed Agreement with N.A. Properties,
permitting the doorswing at the southeast corner of the
Boardwalk building to encroach over the City sidewalk, be
approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 2, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(c)Payment of Landowners $321.00 Legal Fee Incurred due to the
City Purchase of a Utility Right of Way Located at 8010 29
Avenue from Frances C. MacGillivray and Kevin Don MacGillivray
RECOMMENDATION:That the City pay the $321.00 legal fee incurred by
Frances C. MacGillivray and Kevin Don MacGillivray due to
the City purchase of a utility right of way located
within Lot 9, Block 16, Plan 7723074.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 6, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
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B.12.(f)Amendment to a Land Exchange Agreement dated December 15, 1990
between The City of Edmonton and Homestead Holdings Ltd. et al in NW 1/4 335324W4
RECOMMENDATION:That an amendment to the Land Exchange Agreement dated
December 15, 1990 between The City of Edmonton and
Homestead Holdings Ltd. et al extending the closing date
to May 31, 1991, be approved.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 1, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
B.12.(b)CBig Lake Area Structure Plan (Draft), County of Parkland No.
31 Addendum
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That the City of Edmonton request that the County of
Parkland prepare an environmental impact study
before the adoption of the Big Lake Area Structure
Plan (Draft) to determine the capacity of the lake
and its wildlife habitat to withstand the proposed
development.
2.That the City of Edmonton advise the County of
Parkland of concerns regarding the extent of
residential development in the Big Lake Area
Structure Plan (Draft) and propose that development
be limited to the area east of Highway 60.
3.That the Administration meet with the County of
Parkland and discuss the City's position and other
issues including servicing, effects of runoff,
transportation linkages, integration of resource
extraction facility sites and population
projections.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 10, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.OTHER REPORTS
C.1.C.1991 Audit Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:That the Auditor General's revised 1991 Audit Schedule
(Enclosure I) be received as information.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Clerk dated May 9, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
C.3CUtilities & Finance Committee Report #30 Addend
C.3.(a)Proposed Amendment to the Public Works Department Capital
Budget Addendum
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public Works Department Capital Budget be
increased by $11,053,000 as identified in Enclosure I.
The Committee considered the Utilities & Finance Committee Report #30 dated May 22, 1991.
(Recommendation concurred with.)
Alderman Staroszik entered the meeting.
A.5ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES
A.5.(a)Alderman White re: Grass and Trees on River Road
Alderman White requested that the Parks & Recreation Department report back on the number of times the grass is cut on River Road and whether the new tree plantings are being cared for.
A.5.(b)Alderman McKay re: Advertising for an Art Coordinator
Alderman McKay requested that the Administration report back on whether the Art Committee had the authority to advertise for an Art Coordinator
without the permission of City Council. Alderman McKay requested that this report be available for the May 28, 1991 meeting of City Council.
A.7.STATUTORY HEARINGS
A.7.(a)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 1173384 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
RECOMMENDATION: That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
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1.The property legally described as: PLAN RN50 (L), BLOCK
104, LOT 11, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and
unsightly condition.
2.Prior to June 5, 1991, the registered owner of the said
property, Cheryll Mason, is required to remove from the
property any auto parts, tires, wood, wire, tarp, and any
other material contributing to the untidy and unsightly
condition of the said property.
3.In the event that the owner fails, neglects or refuses to
comply with this Order within the time period set forth
herein, the Director of the Investigation/Enforcement
Section and his appointees shall be hereby authorized to
enter upon the property in order to affect such work as
may be necessary to eliminate the untidy and unsightly
condition, and the cost of that work shall be charged to
the owner of the land.
4.In default of payment within twentyone (21) days of the
said work being done, the cost incurred therein shall be
charged as a debt due to the municipality and may be
charged against the land concerned as taxes due and owing
in respect of the land and may be recovered as such by
the municipality.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated April 30, 1991.
Deputy Mayor McKay asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
No person representing the owner was present.
MOVED Alderman Kozak:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
A.7.(b)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or
Premises Municipally Described as 1130893 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition
RECOMMENDATION: That the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
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NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton, duly assembled, hereby orders that:
1.The property legally described as: PLAN RN43 (XLIII), BLOCK 38, LOT 28, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly condition.
- Prior to June 5, 1991, the registered owners of the said property, Donald Wirblich, Christopher Wirblich and Ralph
Wirblich, are required to remove from the property any
rugs, box spring, scrapwood, doors, tires, auto parts,
boxes, and any other material causing or contributing to
the untidy and unsightly condition of the said property.
- In the event that the owners fail, neglect or refuse to comply with this Order within the time period set forth herein, the Director of the Investigation/Enforcement Section and his appointees shall be hereby authorized to
enter upon the property in order to effect such work as
may be necessary to eliminate the untidy and unsightly
condition, and the cost of that work shall be charged to
the owners of the land.
- In default of payment within twentyone (21) days of the said work being done, the cost incurred therein shall be charged as a debt due to the municipality and may be
charged against the land concerned as taxes due and owing
in respect of the land and may be recovered as such by
the municipality.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated April 30, 1991.
Deputy Mayor McKay asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.
Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
No person representing the owner was present.
MOVED Alderman White:
At the request of the Administration, that Item
A.7.(b) be struck from the agenda.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item C.2. be brought forward and dealt
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with at this time.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
C.OTHER REPORTS
C.2.Province of Alberta Natural Resources Conservation Board Act
Chapter N5.5 1990
RECOMMENDATION:That this report be discussed and direction provided to
the Administration for their response.
The Committee considered this item.
Alderman L. Staroszik spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman White:
That Item C.2 be referred to the Administration
to address the questions raised by Alderman
Staroszik.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
The Committee requested that the Administration report back on the following issues.
- In the proposed Natural Resources Conservation Board Act are there areas that impinge on the City of Edmonton's
responsibilities to carry out various and sundry works,
e.g. Golf Course Development, the Relocation of Water
Intakes in the River Valley and Storm Water Lakes?
2.Which projects would require an environmental impact study?
3.Which projects would be reviewable by the Natural Resources Conservation Board?
- That the Administration delineate the responsibilities
between the Natural Resources Conservation Board as they
relate to the City of Edmonton in any areas where there
may be deemed overlap.
5.That the Funding for Intervenors be clarified.
6.What is the environmental impact in the use of pesticides?
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7.What is the future of the Capital City Park?
7.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
B.7.(a)C1991 and 3 Year Cast Iron Water Main Renewal Plan
RECOMMENDATION:That approval be given to use $2.8 Million from the 1991
Cast Iron Water Main Renewal Program to replace cast iron
water mains in Athlone and Sherwood, to be coordinated
with the Transportation Department 1991 Neighbourhood
Rehabilitation Program.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Environmental Services Department dated May 7, 1991.
Mr. A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman White:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
- FINANCE
B.8.(a)CBylaw No. 9794 Construction of a Street Mall and Amenities
Thereto Streetscaping Along Stony Plain Road 123 to 125
Streets Local Improvements Property Share as per Attached
Appendix
RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9794 be forwarded to City Council
for appropriate readings.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 1, 1991.
Mr. A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman White:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
B.8.(c)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated May 9, 1991
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 9, 1991.
Mr. A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department and Mr. S.J. Armstrong, Materials Management Branch, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman White:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
The Committee requested that the Administration report back on the following:
1.That the Administration bring forward a cost
breakdown by department with respect to Tender
812805 Office Furniture, and what are the checks and
balances in place to avoid last minute spending of funds
by departments at fiscal year end.
2.The direction and options considered with respect to
Tender 816060 Downtown Housing Strategy, and the number
of staff members assigned from the Planning & Development
Department and the Community & Family Services Department
to deal with Downtown Housing.
B.8.(d)CBoard of Directors for the Proposed Alberta Municipal
Assessment Corporation
RECOMMENDATION:That Council request, through the Municipal Statutes
Review Committee, that the Board of Directors for the
proposed Alberta Municipal Assessment Corporation be
comprised of no more than eight members and that the
cities of Edmonton and Calgary each appoint one member
and that the A.U.M.A. appoint two members.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 6, 1991.
MOVED Alderman Kozak:
That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak
OPPOSED;Alderman White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
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B.8.(g)Contract/Consultant Report for March 1991
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated May 3, 1991.
Mr. A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department and Mr. S.J. Armstrong, Materials Management Branch, Finance Department, spoke to this item.
MOVED Alderman White:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
The Committee requested that the Corporate Communications Office report back on the cost of advertising for the Civic Agencies vacancies.
11. PERSONNEL
B.11.(a)CEqual Opportunities Policy C101
RECOMMENDATION:That Policy C101, as revised, be approved by City
Council.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Personnel Department dated May 7, 1991.
MOVED Alderman Kozak:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION:Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
12.PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
B.12.(a)Alderman White re: "Motoraunt" Restaurant on Jasper Avenue/
114 Street
RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.
The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development Department dated May 2, 1991.
Mr. I. Beauchamp, Planning & Development Department, spoke to this item.
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MOVED Alderman White:
That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED
FOR THE MOTION: Deputy Mayor McKay, Aldermen Campbell, Kozak, White
ABSENT:Alderman Bethel
B.12.(d)Sale of Land to Alberta Battery Corporation for the Sum of $81,000.00 Located North of Yellowhead Trail, West of 66
Street
RECOMMENDATION:That the sale of portions of Lots 21 to 24 inclusive,
Block 21, Plan 1307 P. to Alberta Battery Corporation for
an estimated purchase price of $81,000.00 be approved
subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in
Enclosure I. The final sale price shall be calculated at
$63.27 per square metre based on an estimated area of
1,281 square metres and shall be finalized upon