Despite recent changes to the bylaw pertaining to limousines there remain numerous concerns.  Can Administration provide recommendations on the following:

1.  An update on re-negotiation of the airport contract particularly with regards to the current limousine drivers.

2.  A task force composed of limousine drivers to deal with the concerns of the industry.

3.  More stringent enforcement of "bandit" limousine drivers.

4.  An explanation of how limousine plates are provided, i.e sky shuttle has a limousine license.

5.  If any increase in limousine licenses can be allocated according to a formula tied to population growth.

6.  What are the regulations in other municipalities - Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, regarding limousines.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 2014

I understand that Health Canada is in the process of changing the way that marijuana is grown and distributed for medical purposes.  The current practice of individuals receiving licences to grow a limited number of marijuana plants within their homes will discontinue as of March 31, 2014, and the federal government will begin creating conditions for a new, commercial industry to be responsible for the production and distribution.  I would like Administration to provide a report to Executive Committee outlining:

·         the impact to the City's business licencing and commercial zoning application processes, safety codes and compliance policies

·         information regarding Administration's response to the upcoming changes and their suggested future actions.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 2014

Much has been said about the City's debt level and clarification needs to be brought to attention.  I would like Administration to report back on the amount of debt that the City of Edmonton has.  This should include and outline:

1.  The City's current level of debt.

2.  The categories of debt and source of revenue to fund.

3.  Applicable projects in each category.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date: Jan. 2014

It has come to my attention that the Arthur Davies residence, an historic property in Old Strathcona, (10606 - 84 Ave) is under threat of demolition. Please provide the following information to Executive Committee as soon as possible:

1. Describe the historic importance of the residence.

2.  What is the current status of the property in terms of historical designation?

3.  What actions have been taken to prevent the loss of this building?

4.  What other mechanisms are available to the City to prevent its demolition?

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 2014

That the revised due date of Second Quarter 2014, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Second Quarter 2014

That the revised due date of January 2014, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 2014

That the revised due date of Mid February 2014, be approved.

City Manager

Due Date: Feb. 2014

That the revised due date of First Quarter 2014, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: First Quarter 2014

That the revised due date of September 9, 2013, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Sep. 9, 2013

That the revised due date of September 9, 2013, be approved.

City Manager

Due Date: Sep. 9, 2013

That the August 19, 2013, Edmonton Design Committee report CR_483, be received for information.

Edmonton Design Committee

That the 2012 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Inglewood Business Association, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the August 19, 2013, Inglewood Business Association report CR_439, be received for information.

Inglewood Business Assoc.

Allocation of and Coverage by Beat Officers

That the Edmonton Police Commission provide a report with an overview of how allocation of and coverage by beat officers is handled within each of the Business Revitalization Zones, and in particular the number of days and hours that have been scheduled for each Business Revitalization Zone.

Edmonton Police Commission

Due Date:   March 2014

That the 2012 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Beverly Business Association, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the August 19, 2013, Beverly Business Association report CR_462, be received for information.

Beverly Business Assoc.

97 Street Bridge Removal or Adjustment

1.    That Administration prepare a capital profile for the next Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment for funding to remove the 97 Street bridge or to  adjust its size to accommodate the connectivity requirements.

Evaluation of the Chinatown and Little Italy Business Associations Ongoing Relationship

2.  That Administration facilitate meetings with and between the Chinatown and Little Italy Business Associations to determine the congruence of their needs and evaluate the ongoing relationships and report back to Committee.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date: Part 1
Nov. 2013  City Council  

Sustainable Dev.

Part 2
Jan. 2014

That the 2012 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the August 19, 2013, Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association report CR_481, be received for information.

Chinatown and Little Italy Business Assoc.

Repair, Stabilization and Long Term Strategy for the Rossdale Generating Station

1.  Recognizing the historical significance of the site for Aboriginal Communities, that Administration:

·         prepare a capital profile, for the fall Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment, for repair and stabilization of the Rossdale Generating Station, as outlined in Option 2 or 3 of the July 8, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_158, to ensure that the integrity of the structures are maintained

·         bring together interested parties to develop a long term strategy for the Rossdale Generating Station site and surrounding Rossdale area future development and return to Committee with proposals for development of the site, including funding and potential implementation mechanisms, such as a "P4" partnership arrangement (like the Harbour Front Centre in Toronto and the Old Port of Montreal Corp.)

·         explore the ability to generate revenue by using the two pump houses

·         prepare a cost analysis using the Touch the Water Report, as the basis for the analysis

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date: Nov. 2013  City Council 

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:

First Quarter 2014

That the August 19, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_121, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

Park and Ride Facilities in the Transportation and Utility Corridor

That Administration prepare a report on the park and ride facilities proposed for the newer proposed south west neighbourhoods including Edgemont, Riverview, Hamptons, and in the Transportation and Utility Corridor, and report on any discussions with the Province regarding the location of the park and ride facilities in the Transportation and Utility Corridor.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: First Quarter 2014

Acquiring Land for Proposed Fire Rescue Services in the Riverview Neighbourhood Structure Plans

That Administration prepare a report on the commitments to acquire fire hall land for proposed Fire Rescue services in the Riverview neighbourhood structure plans.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: First Quarter 2014

That the lease for less than fair market value between the City and homeEd, for City owned commercial property at 12520 Fort Road, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 19, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_423, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content, acceptable to the City Manager.

Sustainable Dev. 

City Manager

That a Donation Agreement with Homeward Trust Foundation for the City's 2013 contribution in the amount of $1,238,000 be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content, acceptable to the City Manager.

Sustainable Dev.  

City Manager

1.  That Administration work with the Homeless Commission to develop a business case, operating model, and preliminary designs for a youth training facility.

2.  That Administration work with the Homeless Commission to identify suitable city-owned land to be donated or subject to a long-term lease at nominal rent to enable development of a youth training facility.

Applicability of the Training and Housing Model to Other Groups

3.  That the Homeless Commission prepare a report on the applicability of this model of combining training and housing to other appropriate groups. 

4.  That the August 19, 2013, Edmonton Homeless Commission report CR_545 remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Edmonton Homeless Commission

Due Date: Part 3

Jan. 2014