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Utilities and Public Works Committee

Minutes1

June 30, 1998

UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 30, 1998

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
J. Taylor, Chair / J. Taylor
B. Maitson, Vice-Chair / B. Maitson
L. Chahley / L. Chahley
R. Rosenberger

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor A. Bolstad*.
B. E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.

E. L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.

* Attended part of the meeting.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor J. Taylor called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Councillor R. Rosenberger was absent. Councillor A. Bolstad was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED L. Chahley:

That the Utilities and Public Works Committee Agenda for the June 30, 1998 meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Chahley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED B. Maitson:

That the Minutes of the June 16, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:L. Chahley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Maitson:

That items D.2.a. and D.2.b. be exempted for debate; and

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.Acquisition of a Right of Entry (License), a Permanent Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement at 112 Street, between 83 and 86 Avenues from Capital Health Authority.

1.That approval be given to enter into a Right of Entry (License) Agreement, a Permanent Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement for the sum of $1.00, with the Capital Health Authority, for the widening of 112 Street, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions contained in Attachment 1 (of the June 15, 1998 Asset Management and Public Works Department report).
2.That the Right of Entry (License) Agreement, the Permanent Easement, and the Temporary Construction Easement be acceptable in form to Corporate Services (Law Branch) and in content to the General Manager of Transportation and Streets Department. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.1.b.Purchase of Two Utility Rights of Way at 50 Street, between 90A and 91 Avenue from The King’s University College.

That the purchase of two Utility Rights of Way forming Areas A and B, Plan 982 2118, containing a total of 1.829 hectares, more or less, and being part of Lots 1, 2, 9 and 10, Block 2, Plan 3597 NY, from The King’s University College be approved for the total estimated cost to the City of $335,870. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.1.c.Lease for Office Space for Edmonton Police Service.

That approval be given to lease approximately 1,332 square feet of office space from Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada on the third floor of SunLife Place at 10123 – 99 Street for use by Edmonton Police Service, Organizational Health and Employee Wellness, commencing August 1, 1998 under the terms and conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 (of the June 16, 1998 Asset Management and Public Works Department report). / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Chahley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.City’s Plans for the Abandoned Rail Corridor at 121 Street, between 107 and 118 Avenue (A. Bolstad).

“This inquiry has to do with the City’s plans for the abandoned rail corridor at 121 Street, between 107 Avenue and 118 Avenue.
I see the Transportation and Streets Department has decided to lease a portion of this land at approximately 115 Avenue to MacCosham Van Lines, which has in turn fenced off the site.
In a letter to MacCosham, a city official indicates that the department intends to dedicate funds from the lease towards development of a bikeway/parkway along this corridor.
I would appreciate a report from the Administration which addresses the following concerns:
a.How much of the land does the City intend to lease?
b.What uses will be permitted on these lands?
c.Who would pay for the removal of any improvements, such as fencing, should the City decide to proceed with the bikeway/parkway?
d.Has the City discussed its plan with representatives of the adjacent communities of Inglewood and Westmount? If so, what has been their reaction?” / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: August 25, 1998

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Increase in Traffic between Edmonton and St. Albert (A. Bolstad).

R. Millican and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Maitson:

That the June 15, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Chahley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

D.2.b.Prostitution and Traffic Congestion through Residential Streets

(R. Noce).

MOVED L. Chahley:

That the June 17, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Chahley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Rosenberger.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

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

(Sec. 100. B.L. 9999, as amended)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Utilities and Public Works Committee

Minutes1

June 30, 1998