EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES


May 19, 2010  –  River Valley Room

 

 

PRESENT

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, , B. Henderson, T. Caterina

ABSENT

D. Thiele

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Councillors A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter
J. Charchun, Office of the City Clerk
N. Rajan, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1.       Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2.       Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3.       Adoption of Minutes                                                                           2

1.4.       Protocol Items                                                                                      3

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS              3

2.1.       Select Items for Debate                                                                      3

2.2.       Requests to Speak                                                                              3

2.3.       Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

4.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                4

4.1.       Follow Up with Urban Development Institute                              4

5.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

5.1.       2009 Investment Committee Annual Report                                 5

5.2.       Street Oriented Development and Zoning Bylaw

             Amendments                                                                                         5

5.3.       Planning Projects and Review of Area

             Redevelopment Plans                                                                        5

5.4.       Options Regarding Redevelopment Pressures in

             Bonnie Doon                                                                                         6

5.5.       Historical Buildings Review                                                             7

5.6.       Public Private Partnership (P3) Policy                                           7

5.7.       Fleet Profile - Fleet Services                                                             7

5.8.       Sustainable Fleet Management Long Term Action Plan           8

5.9.       Impact of Increase in Driving Kilometres                                      8

5.10.     2010 Purchase - 80 Ton Rough Terrain Crane                            9

5.11.     Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Alternate Source

             of Income                                                                                               9

5.12.     Appointment of a New Board Member - Old

             Strathcona Business Association 2010 Board of

             Directors                                                                                                 9

5.13.     Council Initiatives                                                                             10

6.          RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                              10

6.1.       Massage Parlour Regulation (B. Henderson/ D.

             Thiele)                                                                                                   10

6.2.       Cell Phone Tower Policy (B. Henderson/J. Batty)                    11

6.3.       Smart Card Solutions - Civic Smart Card (S.

             Mandel)                                                                                                 12

7.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         12

7.1.       Settlement of an Expropriation Claim                                          12

8.          NOTICES OF MOTIONS                                                                    13

9.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                13

 

 

 

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1.

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2.

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the May 19, 2010, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

 

 

1.3.

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the May 5, 2010, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, T. Caterina, B. Henderson

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

1.4.

Protocol Items

 

 

Welcome to the Guests from the State Audit Office of Vietnam (K. Krushell)

 

 

 

On behalf of Executive Committee, Councillor K. Krushell welcomed H. Hong Lac, Deputy Auditor General, and N. Van Quoc, Deputy Director of International Relations Department, from the State Audit Office of Vietnam; and several members of Alberta's Office of the Auditor General.  The visit is part of a fellowship program sponsored by the Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation. The City of Edmonton's Office of the City Auditor has participated in this program for several years. Councillor K. Krushell also acknowledged H. Vu and H. Pham who worked with the Office of the City Auditor on this program.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1.

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 4.1., 5.3., 5.4., 5.5., 5.6., 5.7., 5.8., 5.9., 5.11., 5.13., 6.1., 6.2., 6.3. and 7.1.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2.

Requests to Speak

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers in panels:

 

* 5.11  Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Alternate
            Source of Income

            1.  R. Blackwell, Association of Edmonton                             Convention Hotels

            2.  P. Saurette, Canadian Restaurant and Food   
                Association.

* 6.1.   Massage Parlour Regulation (B. Henderson/
            D. Thiele)

            1.  H. Nolan, Executive Director, 124 Street and
                Area Business Association

            2.  P. Bailey, Westmount Community League

            3.  Detective Crosby, Acting Staff Sergeant,
                Edmonton Police Service

            4.  C. Pichonsky, Board Member (Treasurer), Natural
                Health Practitioners of Canada

            5.  T. Tan (or K. Tan )

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

2.3.

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the following item be made time specific at 11 a.m.:

 

* 6.1.  Massage Parlour Regulation (B. Henderson/
            D. Thiele)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

STATUS REPORT

4.1.

Follow Up with Urban Development Institute

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of June 16, 2010, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date:    Jun. 16, 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.

REPORTS

5.1.

2009 Investment Committee Annual Report

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the April 26, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF027 be received for information.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.2.

Street Oriented Development and Zoning Bylaw Amendments

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the May 19, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP015 be received for information.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

 

 

5.3.

Planning Projects and Review of Area Redevelopment Plans

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. 
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, and G. Barker, Planning and Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

Transit Oriented Development and Area Planning Projects – Consultation Process, Guidelines and Prioritization

That the May 19, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP016 be referred back to Administration for further information including:

1. Breakdown of associated costs, time and quality of consultation that would be required for the following transit planning projects:

·        McKernan - Belgravia Transit Oriented Development Plan

·        Kingsway Station Transit Oriented Development Plan

·        Bonnie Doon Area Redevelopment Plan

·        Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan update/Westmount Transit Oriented Development Plan

·        West Stony Plain Road Corridor Plan

·        Grovenor - Glenora Transit Oriented Development Plan

2. Possible Transit Oriented Development guidelines (including those of other municipalities).

3. Prioritization of the transit planning projects outlined in Part 1 of the motion.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date:    Aug. 25, 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.4.

Options Regarding Redevelopment Pressures in Bonnie Doon

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. 
G. Barker and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the May 19, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP013 be received for information.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.5.

Historical Buildings Review

 

 

 

D. Fisher, Corporate Services Department (Law);
O. Elgalali, P. Ohm, and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the May 19, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP010 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.6.

Public Private Partnership (P3) Policy

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.  G. Kliparchuk, Finance and Treasury Department; J. Kabarchuk, Capital Construction Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Public Private Partnership (P3) Policy, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 7, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF002, be approved.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.7.

Fleet Profile - Fleet Services

 

 

 

Items 5.7., 5.8. and 5.9. were dealt with together.

 

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. S. Rapanos, Corporate Services Department; and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 19, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010CFS005 be received for information.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Thiele

 

5.8.

Sustainable Fleet Management Long Term Action Plan

 

 

 

Items 5.7., 5.8. and 5.9. were dealt with together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 19, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010CFS006 be received for information.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Thiele

 

5.9.

Impact of Increase in Driving Kilometres

 

 

 

Items 5.7., 5.8. and 5.9. were dealt with together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 9, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010CFS009 be received for information.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Thiele

 

5.10.

2010 Purchase - 80 Ton Rough Terrain Crane

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That one used 2008 Tadano GR-800 XL-1, 80 Ton Rough Terrain Crane be directly purchased from Myshak Sales & Rentals Ltd. at a total cost of $730,275 (including GST), as outlined in the April 26, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010CFS008.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.11.

Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Alternate Source of Income

 

 

 

R. Blackwell, Association of Edmonton Convention Hotels; and P. Saurette, Canadian Restaurant and Food Association, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

H. Crone, Deputy City Manager's Office, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 27, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM002 be received for information.

 

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.12.

Appointment of a New Board Member - Old Strathcona Business Association 2010 Board of Directors

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the individual recommended in Attachment 1 of the May 19, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP114 be appointed as Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association for the term ending December 31, 2010.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

5.13.

Council Initiatives

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the revised Council Initiatives Policy and Procedure C518A be approved as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 4, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM028.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

6.

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

6.1.

Massage Parlour Regulation (B. Henderson/ D. Thiele)

 

 

 

P. Bailey, Westmount Community League; H. Nolan, Executive Director, 124 Steet and Area Business Association; Detective Crosby, Acting Staff Sergeant, Edmonton Police Service; K. Tan; and C. Pichonsky, Board Member (Treasurer), Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.  Copies of handouts presented by P. Bailey and C. Pichonsky were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

 

S. Mackie and R. Kirillo, Planning and Development Department; and B. Loewen and J. Johnson, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Legislation to Regulate Massage Parlours

That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Service and other relevant stakeholders and return to Executive Committee in the last quarter of 2010, with a report:

·        Outlining recommendations on, and possible amendments to, the Massage Practitioner’s Bylaw, the Business License Bylaw, and other regulatory tools, to better manage issues of location, safety, and crime, related to massage parlours

·        Providing information on legislation other municipalities may be using to regulate massage parlours and the level of success they have achieved with this legislation

·        Ensuring any recommendations proposed consider major/minor home occupation businesses

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date:    Nov. 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

6.2.

Cell Phone Tower Policy (B. Henderson/J. Batty)

 

 

 

S. Mackie and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Criteria to Assess Concurrence or Non-concurrence of City Policy C471B

That Administration examine City Policy C471B, "Policy for Siting Telecommunications Facilities" to determine what criteria the City uses to make a decision about concurrence or non-concurrence and what governance mechanisms are used to make that decision and return with a report to Executive Committee.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date:   To Be Determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Thiele

 

6.3.

Smart Card Solutions - Civic Smart Card (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the May 3, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COT004 be postponed to the June 30, 2010, Executive Committee meeting.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date:    Jun. 30, 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

7.

PRIVATE REPORTS

7.1.

Settlement of an Expropriation Claim

 

 

 

The Committee met in private at 3:34 p.m. pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

The Committee met in public at 3:58 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

1.   That the settlement of an expropriation of land, as outlined in the April 20, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COL003, be approved and that the entire agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

2. That the April 20, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COL003 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Thiele

 

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

 

Councillor K. Krushell asked whether there were any Notices of Motions.  There were none.

 

 

 

 

 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk