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Utilities and Public Works Committee

Meeting Minutes1

November 3, 1998

Tuesday, November 3, 1998

UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
R. Noce, Chair / R. Noce
M. Phair, Vice-Chair / M. Phair
L. Langley / L. Langley
D. Thiele / D. Thiele

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor B. Anderson*

Councillor A. Bolstad*

Councillor L. Chahley*

Councillor W. Kinsella*

Councillor B. Mason*

Councillor J. Taylor*
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.a.CALL TO ORDER

E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Councillors A. Bolstad and B. Mason were also in attendance.

A.1.b.ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

E.L. Britton called for nominations for the position of Chair, Utilities and Public Works Committee.

Councillor M. Phair nominated Councillor R. Noce for the position of Chair.

E.L. Britton asked if there were any other nominations. There being none, Councillor R. Noce was elected by acclamation as Chair of the Utilities and Public Works Committee.

E.L. Britton vacated the Chair and Councillor R. Noce presided.

Councillor R. Noce called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair, Utilities and Public Works Committee.

Councillor L. Langley nominated Councillor M. Phair for the position of Vice-Chair.

Councillor R. Noce asked if there were any other nominations. There being none, Councillor M. Phair was elected by acclamation as Vice-Chair of the Utilities and Public Works Committee.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Utilities and Public Works Committee Agenda for the November 3, 1998 meeting be adopted with the following additions:

D.4.b.Appeal Hearing of the Order Issued Pursuant to Section 546 of the Municipal Government Act for the Property Described as 9612 – 172 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta.

G.2.b.Anthony Henday Drive.

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FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Minutes of the September 8, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted.

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FOR THE MOTION:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair:

That items D.2.a., D.4.a., D.4.b, G.2.a. C, G.2.b. and H.1. be exempted for debate; and

G.REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.Purchase of Land Plus the Purchase of a Permanent Utility Right-of-Way at 131 Avenue – 156 Street from Galfour Development Corporation.

That the purchase of land within the S.W. ¼ Sec. 23-53-25 W4th, containing 0.040 hectare/0.099 acres plus the purchase of a Permanent Utility Right-of-Way within the S.W. ¼ Sec. 23-53-25 W4th and within Lot 11, Block 103, Plan 1152TR, containing a total of 0.780 hectare/1.92 acres from Galfour Development Corporation for $11,278.00, be approved. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Power Brown Outs (M. Phair).

“With the recent power brown outs and concerns expressed about shortages during the winter and with the City as a corporation and major consumer of power I would like the following information:
1.What is the monthly power consumption of the City corporation?
2.What emergency or back-up power systems does the City have in case of brown outs?
3.What plans does the City corporation have to conserve power this winter?
4.Is the City a ‘major’ power user and able to bid on contracts to reduce power when requested?
I would like this information to return to the Utilities and Public Works Committee.” / Asset Mgmt & Public Works
Due: Jan. 12, 1999
(D.1.a. cont’d)
Asset Mgmt & Public Works
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.1.b.Transit Service to Northlands During Race Track Season (M. Phair).

“It is my understanding that Transit provides special services to Northlands during race track season. I would like to know the following:
1.Is there a contract between Northlands and the City to provide this service and if so, what are the provisions?
2.How much service is provided and what is the number of patrons that use the bus before and after events?
3.What is the cost of this service and what does Transit recover?
I would like this information to return to the Utilities and Public Works Committee.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.1.c.LRT to Southgate (B. Mason).

“This inquiry is for the Transportation and Streets Department. What is the current state of planning and approvals for the LRT from the University to Southgate? What about beyond Southgate? What would have to be done to accelerate the construction of the LRT along the approved right-of-way? What planning and engineering studies need to be done? What are the alignment options between the University of Alberta and Southgate? What financing is required? What are the options available for financing? Please provide, as part of the response, a critical path analysis for Utilities and Public Works and Council consideration in order to complete the LRT to Southgate in a timely and cost-effective fashion. Please advise also on the status and potential alignments, timing and financing of Busways as envisaged in the Transportation Master Plan.
I would like the response to this inquiry at the first Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting in January 1999.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.1.d.Traffic Volume on 153 Avenue Between 82 Street and 50 Street (R. Noce).

“In January, 1998, I made an inquiry with respect to the increased residential and commercial activity in north and north-east Edmonton and in particular the increased traffic volume on 153 Avenue, between 82 Street and 50 Street. During the election this fall, a number of residents who live in Matt Berry, Ozerna, Mayliewan and Hollick-Kenyon indicated to me that it is becoming more difficult to access 153 Avenue from 73A Street, 59A Street and 54 Street. I would be obliged if the Transportation and Streets Department (“Department”) would answer the following questions:
1.Has the Department recently done a traffic volume count on 153 Avenue, between 82 Street and 50 Street? If yes, could the Department provide me with the findings of same.
2.What can the Department do to ensure that residents can access 153 Avenue safely from 73A Street, 59A Street and 54 Street?” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.1.e.DATS Contractors (R. Noce).

“On October 1, 1998, the Labour Relations Board found, among other things, that DATS contractors to be employees of the City of Edmonton.
I would be obliged if the Transportation & Streets Department would provide the Utilities and Public Works Committee with a status update with respect to this matter.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.1.f.LRT Corridor (R. Noce).

“Recently I took a ride on the LRT from Churchill Station to Belvedere Station and I was concerned about the appearance of the corridor. It was dirty and poorly maintained.
In light of the CN’s decision to remove its tracks along the corridor from the downtown area to about 118 Avenue and given the fact that the LRT corridor between approximately 95 Street and the Clareview Station requires some maintenance, I would be obliged if the Transportation and Streets Department (“Department)” would answer the following questions:
1.Does the Department agree with my assessment with respect to the condition of the LRT corridor?
2.If the answer to question #1 is “yes”, can the Department set out what steps it plans to take to address this issue?” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999
(D.1.f. cont’d)
Transportation & Streets
Due: Jan. 12, 1999

D.4.STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS

D.4.a.Appeal Hearing of the Order Issued Pursuant to Section 546 of the Municipal Government Act for the Property Described as 10727 – 128 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta.

G. Franchuk, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

R.E. Ergil, owner of the property, and J. Welz made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor J. Taylor entered the meeting.

B. Alloway, Corporate Services Department and G. Franchuk, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Order be varied and the application of an exterior finish commence in the Spring of 1999 and be fully completed by June 15, 1999. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

D.4.b.Appeal Hearing of the Order Issued Pursuant to Section 546 of the Municipal Government Act for the Property Described as 9612 – 172 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta.

B. Alloway, Corporate Services Department and G. Franchuk, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillors L. Chahley and W. Kinsella entered the meeting.

B.I. Dagenais, representing Fantasy Construction Ltd./King Street Developments Inc., answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That this item be postponed until the November 17, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting, time specific at 9:30 a.m., and that the applicant provide to the City a summary and written materials, that might be available, by Friday, November 13, 1998.

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce:

That the following be added at the end of the sentence:

“and that the application be pre-emptory on the appellant”.

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FOR THE AMENDMENT:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOTION ON ITEM D.4.b., AS AMENDED, put:

That this item be postponed until the November 17, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting, time specific at 9:30 a.m., and that the applicant provide to the City a summary and written materials, that might be available, by Friday, November 13, 1998, and that the application be pre-emptory on the appellant. / Planning & Dev.
Corporate Svcs.
Due: Nov. 17, 1998

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FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Planned Road Repairs to 124 Street (A. Bolstad).

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

MOVED M. Phair:

That the October 16, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

carried

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele. G.2.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.a.CTransportation Reinvestment Funds (Recommended Projects Relative to Additional Transportation Funds From the Province).

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee hear from T. Gomberg with respect to Item G.2.a.

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FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department made a presentation.

T. Gomberg made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

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

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in private.

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FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in private at 10:59 a.m.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in public.

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FOR THE MOTION: R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:L. Langley.

The Committee met in public at 11:25 a.m.

Councillor L. Langley was absent.

Councillors A. Bolstad and W. Kinsella were also in attendance.

R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, continued to answer the Committee’s questions.

Councillor L. Langley entered the meeting.

Councillors B. Mason and B. Anderson entered the meeting.

Orders of the Day were called.

The Committee recessed at 12:01 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillor D. Thiele was absent.

Councillor A. Bolstad was also in attendance.

R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, continued to answer the Committee’s questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

The Administration handed out a list of projects that are proposed for construction in 1999 and will require full approval; projects that are proposed for construction in 2000/2001 and will require approval for funds in 1999 for design, property acquisition and utility relocation; and the Planning Studies proposed in 1999.

MOVED M. Phair:

That this item be postponed until the November 17, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee, time specific at 10:30 a.m. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Nov. 17, 1998

carried

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

G.2.b.Anthony Henday Drive.

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

MOVED L. Langley:

That the September 10, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information.

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair:

That the following be added at the end of the sentence:

“and that this report be included with the ‘Transportation Reinvestment Funds Report’ when it goes forward to City Council for approval”.

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FOR THE AMENDMENT:L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOTION ON ITEM G.2.b., AS AMENDED, put:

That the September 10, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information and that this report be included with the ‘Transportation Reinvestment Funds Report’ when it goes forward to City Council for approval. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor R. Noce asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

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

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Utilities and Public Works Committee

Meeting Minutes1

November 3, 1998