EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

June 16, 2010 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

ABSENT

S. Mandel

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Councillors *B. Anderson, *D. Iveson, *J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan
S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk
N. Rajan, Office of the City Clerk

*Pursuant to section 151(1) of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, Councillors were named Members of the Committee to maintain quorum

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 3 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. Consulting Services (K. Krushell) 4 4.2. Upzoning Approved for the Downtown 5 4.3. Northwest Industrial Business Association - Options 5 4.4. Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes 5 4.5. Re-balancing Non-market Housing 6 4.6. Concentration of Poverty and Subsidized Housing within Areas of the City 6 5. REPORTS 6 5.1. Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future Action Plan Report 6 5.2. Overview of the Highways Development and Protection Act 7 5.3. Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of Council/Committee Reports 7 5.4. Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards - Policy Options 8 5.5. Building and Development Permit Applications and Inspections 8 5.6. Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model 9 5.7. Pre-Application Consultation and Notices - Council Initiative on Public Involvement in the Planning and Development Process 10 5.8. New Parking Policies 10 5.9. Follow Up with Urban Development Institute 10 5.10. Post-secondary Institution Relationships - Coordinating Campus Planning 11 5.11. City-wide Food and Agriculture Strategy - Update 11 5.12. Percent for Art Policy C458C - Funding Distribution 12 5.13. Tax Revenue from the Investments in the Facade Program 13 5.14. Funding Mechanism for the Development Fund 13 5.15. Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance - Status Update 14 5.16. EcoVision Annual Report 2009 - Report on the City of Edmonton’s Environmental Performance and Status of the Development of The Way We Green 15 5.17. Leveraging Technical Expertise Locally 15 6. PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE 15 7. NOTICES OF MOTIONS 15 8. ADJOURNMENT 15	Carried Carried None See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Postponed Carried Carried Postponed Carried Carried Action Carried Deleted

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 3

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. Consulting Services (K. Krushell) 4

4.2. Upzoning Approved for the Downtown 5

4.3. Northwest Industrial Business Association -

Options 5

4.4. Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes 5

4.5. Re-balancing Non-market Housing 6

4.6. Concentration of Poverty and Subsidized Housing

within Areas of the City 6

5. REPORTS 6

5.1. Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future

Action Plan Report 6

5.2. Overview of the Highways Development and

Protection Act 7

5.3. Possible Amendments to the Procedures and

Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of

Council/Committee Reports 7

5.4. Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards - Policy

Options 8

5.5. Building and Development Permit Applications and

Inspections 8

5.6. Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model 9

5.7. Pre-Application Consultation and Notices -

Council Initiative on Public Involvement in the

Planning and Development Process 10

5.8. New Parking Policies 10

5.9. Follow Up with Urban Development Institute 10

5.10. Post-secondary Institution Relationships -

Coordinating Campus Planning 11

5.11. City-wide Food and Agriculture Strategy - Update 11

5.12. Percent for Art Policy C458C - Funding

Distribution 12

5.13. Tax Revenue from the Investments in the Facade

Program 13

5.14. Funding Mechanism for the Development Fund 13

5.15. Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance - Status Update 14

5.16. EcoVision Annual Report 2009 - Report on the City

of Edmonton’s Environmental Performance and

Status of the Development of The Way We Green 15

5.17. Leveraging Technical Expertise Locally 15

6. PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE 15

7. NOTICES OF MOTIONS 15

8. ADJOURNMENT 15

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None

See Minutes

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Carried

Action

Carried

Postponed

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Postponed

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Action

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Deleted

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1.

Call to Order

Councillor K. Krushell called the meeting to order at
9:35 a.m. Mayor S. Mandel was absent.

1.2.

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

Deletion:

5.17 Leveraging Technical Expertise Locally

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

1.3.

Adoption of Minutes

Moved T. Caterina:

That the June 2, 2010, Executive Committee minutes be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

1.4.

Protocol Items

There were no protocol items.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1.

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15 and 5.16.

2.2.

Requests to Speak

Moved B. Henderson:

The Executive Committee hear from the following speakers in panels:

*5.3     Possible Amendments to the Procedures and
            Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of
            Council/Committee Reports

1. A. Bolstad, Edmonton Federation of Community
Leagues

*5.11 City-wide Food and Agriculture Strategy - Update

1. A. Bolstad, Legacy Lands Conservation Society

2. J. Visser, T.O.P.S.O.I.L.

3. G. Visser, Greater Edmonton Alliance

4. M. Nutter, Greater Edmonton Alliance

*5.13 Tax Revenue from the Investments in the Facade Program

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

*5.14 Funding Mechanism for the Development Fund

1. S. Lowe, Edmonton Council of Business
Revitalization Zones

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

2.3.

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved B. Henderson:

That the following item(s) be made time specific:

*5.13 Tax Revenue from the Investments in the Facade
Program

Second Item of Business

*5.14 Funding Mechanism for the Development Fund

Third Item of Business

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor inquiries.

STATUS REPORT

4.1.

Consulting Services (K. Krushell)

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of June 30, 2010, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Jun. 30, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

4.2.

Upzoning Approved for the Downtown

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of June 30, 2010, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: Jun. 30, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

4.3.

Northwest Industrial Business Association - Options

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of August 25, 2010, be approved.

AMPW

Due Date: Aug. 25, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

4.4.

Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of September 8, 2010, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: Sep. 8, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

4.5.

Re-balancing Non-market Housing

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of March 2011, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: March 2011

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

4.6.

Concentration of Poverty and Subsidized Housing within Areas of the City

Moved D. Thiele:

That the revised due date of March 2011, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: March 2011

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

REPORTS

5.1.

Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future Action Plan Report

S. Farbrother, City Manager, made a presentation.

J. Bellinger and I. Gray, Nichols Applied Management, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; S. Mackie and W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department; and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the City Manager and City Clerk work together to ensure that Council has an opportunity to provide input into the strategy for affordable housing, including governance, intergovernmental relations and future steps.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.2.

Overview of the Highways Development and Protection Act

D. Piecowye, Corporate Services Department (Law); and B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Thiele:

That the May 21, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COL001 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.3.

Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of Council/Committee Reports

Moved B. Henderson:

That item 5.3. be dealt with as the second item at 1:30 p.m.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, made a presentation.

A. Bolstad, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; S. Farbrother, City Manager; A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration prepare amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, to allow reports to be included on agendas for discussion at a future meeting.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.4.

Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards - Policy Options

Moved D. Thiele:

That the May 19, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC081 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.5.

Building and Development Permit Applications and Inspections

Items 5.5 and 5.6 were dealt with together.

S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

Moved K. Krushell:

That Executive Committee hear from C. Nicholas, Urban Development Institute, Edmonton.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, D. Iveson, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, D. Thiele

C. Nicholas, Urban Development Institute, Edmonton, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

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

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP028 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.6.

Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model

Items 5.5 and 5.6 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Current Planning Branch – Revised Business Model Policy C557 be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.7.

Pre-Application Consultation and Notices - Council Initiative on Public Involvement in the Planning and Development Process

Moved D. Thiele:

That the June 2, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP007 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.8.

New Parking Policies

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP011 be postponed to the July 14, 2010, Executive Committee meeting.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: Jul. 14, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.9.

Follow Up with Urban Development Institute

Moved D. Thiele:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP034 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.10.

Post-secondary Institution Relationships - Coordinating Campus Planning

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

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP015 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.11.

City-wide Food and Agriculture Strategy - Update

Moved B. Henderson:

That Executive Committee hear from the following additional speakers:

1. J. Agrios, Kennedy Agrios LLP

2. J. Bouma, Walton Development and Management Inc.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, J. Batty

Absent:

S. Mandel, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

M. McConnell-Boehm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

A. Bolstad, Legacy Lands Conservation Society; J. Visser, T.O.P.S.O.I.L.; M. Nutter and G. Visser, Greater Edmonton Alliance; J. Agrios, Kennedy Agrios LLP; and J. Bouma, Walton Development and Management Inc., made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; P. Ohm, R. G. Klassen, General Manager, and M. McConnell-Boehm, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP001 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.12.

Percent for Art Policy C458C - Funding Distribution

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP017 be postponed to the August 25, 2010, Executive Committee meeting.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: Aug. 25, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.13.

Tax Revenue from the Investments in the Facade Program

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

H. Nolan, Executive Director, 124 Street and Area Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Thiele:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP012 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.14.

Funding Mechanism for the Development Fund

K. Zahara, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

S. Lowe, Edmonton Council of Business Revitalization Zones, made a presentation.

K. Zahara and P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the June 16, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP011 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.15.

Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance - Status Report

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

Moved B. Henderson:

Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance – Membership, Funding Sources and Alternative Strategies

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance including: membership, funding sources and an evaluation of the alternative strategies.

Deputy City Manager

Due Date:

Sep. 8, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.16.

EcoVision Annual Report 2009 - Report on the City of Edmonton’s Environmental Performance and Status of the Development of The Way We Green

H. Crone, M. Brostrom and M. Mellross, Deputy City Manager's Office; L. Brenneis, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the May 25, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM040 be received for information.

Deputy City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

K. Krushell, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

5.17.

Leveraging Technical Expertise Locally

This item was deleted (see item 1.2)

PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

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

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk