TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday, March 12, 2002

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
T. Cavanagh, Chair / T. Cavanagh
K. Leibovici, Vice-Chair / K. Leibovici
B. Anderson / B. Anderson
A. Bolstad / A. Bolstad

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor J. Batty *
Councillor L. Langley *
Councillor M. Phair *
A. B. Maurer, City Manager *
K. Weaver, Office of the City Clerk

* Attended part of the meeting

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor T. Cavanagh called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Councillor M. Phair was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee Agenda for the March 12, 2002 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following items:

D.2.a.Development of a Stormwater Utility (A. Bolstad)

G.1.f. CPurchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Minutes of the February 26, 2002 Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

ABSENT:B. Anderson.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Anderson:

That items D.2.a, D.2.b., D.2.c., G.1.a., G.1.b., G.1.d. C, G.1.e., G.1.f. C, G.2.a., G.2.b., G.2.c. C, and G.3.a. be exempted for debate; and

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Crosswalks (K. Leibovici).

That the revised due date of April 2, 2002 be approved. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Apr. 2, 2002

D.3.b.Letter Dated June 12, 2001 from KPMG – Audit Observations and Recommendations for the Year Ended December 31, 2000.

That the revised due date of September 10, 2002 be approved. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: Sept. 10, 2002

D.3.c.Increased Traffic at South Edmonton Common Follow-up
Report No. 3.

That the revised due date of April 16, 2002 be approved. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Apr. 16, 2002

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.c.Update on Multi-Family Vacancy Rebate Program. 

That the February 21, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.3.OTHER REPORTS

G.3.b.Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at February 22, 2002. 

That the Administration tender the projects (listed in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2002 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.

G.3.c.CExpropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4116 Whitemud Road from Kenneth L. Bowes and Ruth C. Bowes. 

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the City of Edmonton hereby approves this expropriation and accordingly authorizes the Administration to take all necessary steps in furtherance of this expropriation pursuant to the Expropriation Act of a sub-surface, strata utility right-of-way within a portion of the following lands:

LOT 8
BLOCK 1
PLAN 8022038
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

ALL THAT PORTION LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND LYING BETWEEN 2 HORIZONTAL PLANES HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 640 METRES (ELEVATIONS ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES)

standing in the names of Kenneth Lloyd Bowes and Ruth Carol Bowes, as the registered owners of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 842 121 723, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land of all persons, including the registered mortgage interest of the Bank of Montreal.

G.3.d.CExpropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4112 Whitemud Road from Muriel Florence Bryant. 

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the City of Edmonton hereby approves this expropriation and accordingly authorizes the Administration to take all necessary steps in furtherance of this expropriation pursuant to the Expropriation Act of a sub-surface, strata utility right-of-way within a portion of the following lands:

LOT 7
BLOCK 1
PLAN 8022038
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

ALL THAT PORTION LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND LYING BETWEEN 2 HORIZONTAL PLANES HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 645 METRES (ELEVATIONS ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES)

standing in the name of Muriel Florence Bryant, as the registered owner of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 842 147 141, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land.

G.3.e.CExpropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4108 Whitemud Road from Constance M. Reid. 

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the City of Edmonton hereby approves this expropriation and accordingly authorizes the Administration to take all necessary steps in furtherance of this expropriation pursuant to the Expropriation Act of a sub-surface, strata utility right-of-way within a portion of the following lands:

LOT 6
BLOCK 1
PLAN 8022038
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

ALL THAT PORTION LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND LYING BETWEEN 2 HORIZONTAL PLANES HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 640 METRES (ELEVATIONS ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES)

standing in the name of Constance M. Reid, as the registered owner of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 862 277 412, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED B. Anderson:

a)That the Transportation and Public Works Committee hear from the following delegation:

G.1.d. CCapital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium.

Ross Norton, Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)

b)That the following item be dealt with at 10:00 a.m.:

G.1.d. CCapital Budget Adjustment –Commonwealth Stadium.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

Councillor L. Langley entered the meeting.

D.2.a.Development of a Stormwater Utility (A. Bolstad). 

W. D. Burn, General Manager, K. Sawatzky and C. Ward, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the March 4, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

D.2.b.The Conditions of Sidewalks in Local Communities (M. Phair). 

D.2.c.Safety of Pedestrian Crosswalk at 113 Street and Jasper Avenue
(M. Phair). 

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the February 27, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report and the February 21, 2002 Transportation and Streets Department report be postponed to the April 16, 2002 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Apr. 16, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.2002 Single-Source Purchase of Three (3) Trackless MT5T Municipal Tractors. 

G. Boston, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That three (3) Trackless MT5T municipal tractors, complete with water tank, sweeping broom, sander and plow attachments, be a single-source purchase from Cubex Limited. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.1.b.2002 Single-Source Purchase of Three (3) Vibratory Rollers. 

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That a single-source purchase be approved for Finning Limited for one (1) Caterpillar CB534C 10-ton vibratory roller, and two (2) Caterpillar CB214D 2-ton vibratory rollers, with an option to purchase another two (2) CB214D units, if warranted. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.a.Change Order – Contract No. 2022, Tender No. 881218 – Calgary Trail/Ellerslie Road Interchange – Follow-up Report. 

MOVED B. Anderson:

That Item G.2.a. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

R. Millican, General Manager, and G. Boston, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the February 26, 2002 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.d.CCapital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium. 

A. B. Maurer, City Manager, made a presentation.

R. Norton made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2002 Land & Buildings Capital Budget be increased by $1.6 Million for a new Capital Project No. 02-75-4690-Commonwealth Stadium – West Concessions and Accessibility, with funding coming from the 2001 World Championships in Athletics legacy fund.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Administration prepare a report for the Transportation and Public Works Committee that details Commonwealth Stadium’s accessibility requirements as outlined by the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities, as well as associated costs required for implementation. A time frame for implementation should also be included in the report, as well as recommendations for funding options. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: May 14, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

G.1.e.Construction Appointment – Commonwealth Stadium. 

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That a Sole Source Contract be awarded to Stuart Olsen Construction Ltd. for the concessions fit-up of the West Concourse and accessibility enhancements at Commonwealth Stadium. / Asset Management and Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.1.f.CPurchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7. 

G. Witt, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

P. Sande, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor T. Cavanagh vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Leibovici presided.

Councillor T. Cavanagh left the meeting.

G. Witt, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor T. Cavanagh re-entered the meeting.

Councillor K. Leibovici vacated the Chair and Councillor T. Cavanagh presided.

A. B. Maurer, City Manger; W. D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department; G. Witt and J. Bradford-Green, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That Council approve the purchase of three surplus non-reserve school sites from Edmonton School District No. 7, known as McQueen, Beverly Heights and Strathearn Elementary schools, for a total cost of $1,309,000.

2.That additional unbudgeted funding for demolition and site redevelopment costs of $444,750 be approved.

3.That the land purchase and demolition costs of $1,753,750 be funded from the Parkland Purchase Reserve Account.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad:

That Strathearn Elementary School, and the associated costs, be removed from the list of purchases.

lost

FOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

carried

FOR THE MOTION, Put: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Administration prepare a report for the March 19, 2002 City Council meeting that outlines the amount of available parkland in McQueen, Beverly Heights and Strathearn with, or without, the school sites, and the amount of park space that should be made available according to City park space guidelines. / Community Svcs.
City Council
Due: March 19, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.b.CElection Signs on Public Boulevards. 

L. McCormick, Transportation and Streets Department; D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department; D. Edge, Community Services Department; S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); and K. Weaver, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.The City’s Guidelines for the Placement of Election Signs on City Road Right-of-Way be amended such that a separation distance of 20 metres be required between the signs of the same candidate.

2.That the period in which election signs will be allowed on public property be restricted to beginning on Nomination Day.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Anderson:

That in Part 2 the words “on Nomination Day” be deleted and be replaced with the words “on the day after Labour Day”.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOTION AS AMENDED, put:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.The City’s Guidelines for the Placement of Election Signs on City Road Right-of-Way be amended such that a separation distance of 20 metres be required between the signs of the same candidate.

2.That the period in which election signs will be allowed on public property be restricted to beginning on the day after Labour Day.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOVED A. BOLSTAD:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the February 25, 2002 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

SUMMARY OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DECISION ON G.2.b. C:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the February 25, 2002 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information.

2.The City’s Guidelines for the Placement of Election Signs on City Road Right-of-Way be amended such that a separation distance of 20 metres be required between the signs of the same candidate.

3.That the period in which election signs will be allowed on public property be restricted to beginning on the day after Labour Day.

G.3.OTHER REPORTS

G.3.a.Equitable Relationship – Responsibilities of Transportation & Public Works Committee. 

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

Councillor T. Cavanagh vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Leibovici presided.

Councillor T. Cavanagh left the meeting.

Councillor T. Cavanagh re-entered the meeting.

Councillor K. Leibovici vacated the Chair and Councillor T. Cavanagh presided.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That Transportation and Public Works Committee adopt Attachment 1 of the March 5, 2002 Office of the City Manager report as the process to deal with the issues pertaining to an Equitable Municipal/ Provincial Relationship.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad:

That in the last paragraph on page 1 of Attachment 1 the words “in private” be deleted and replaced with the words “in public”.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED, put:

1.That Transportation and Public Works Committee adopt Attachment 1 of the March 5, 2002 Office of the City Manager report as the process to deal with the issues pertaining to an Equitable Municipal/ Provincial Relationship
2.That in the last paragraph on page 1 of Attachment 1 the words “in private” be deleted and replaced with the words “in public”. / City Manager
City Manager

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION AS

AMENDED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOVED A. BOLSTAD:

That the Committee meet in private.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

The Committee met in private at 11:40 a.m.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

The Committee met in public at 11:45 a.m.

G.2.c.CSettlement of an Acquisition of Land under Section 30 of the Expropriation Act on the South Side of 45 Avenue (Whitemud Drive) and West of Meridian Street from Wilfred and Melvin Seutter.

MOVED A. BOLSTAD:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the settlement of an expropriation of Plan 972 0089, Area A, containing 7.94 hectares, more or less (N.E. 8-52-23-4), excepting thereout all mines and minerals from Wilfred Clarence Seutter and Melvin Lorne Seutter, as contained in the February 22, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report, be approved.

2.That this report be dealt with In-Private and remain confidential as per Section 24(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

  1. NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor T. Cavanagh asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 91. B.L. 12300)

  1. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2002

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.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......

D.2.a. Development of a Stormwater Utility (A. Bolstad). 

D.2.b. The Conditions of Sidewalks in Local Communities (M. Phair). 

D.2.c. Safety of Pedestrian Crosswalk at 113 Street and Jasper Avenue (M. Phair). 

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

D.3.a.Crosswalks (K. Leibovici)......

D.3.b.Letter Dated June 12, 2001 from KPMG – Audit Observations and Recommendations for the Year Ended December 31, 2000.

D.3.c.Increased Traffic at South Edmonton Common Follow-up Report No. 3......

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS..3/7

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT...... 3//8

G.1.a. 2002 Single-Source Purchase of Three (3) Trackless MT5T Municipal Tractors. 

G.1.b. 2002 Single-Source Purchase of Three (3) Vibratory Rollers. 

G.1.c. Update on Multi-Family Vacancy Rebate Program. 

G.1.d. CCapital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium. 