EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES


November 17, 2010  –  River Valley Room

 

 

PRESENT

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

B. Anderson, D. Loken, K. Diotte, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk
S. Haque, 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                                                                            3

1.3.       Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4.       Protocol Items                                                                                      3

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS              4

2.1.       Select Items for Debate                                                                      4

2.2.       Requests to Speak                                                                              4

2.3.       Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

3.1.       Subdivision of 50 Foot Lots (S. Mandel)                                       4

3.2.       Seniors Zone (S. Mandel)                                                          4

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING -

               AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT

               WWW.EDMONTON.CA/MEETINGS                                                5

4.1.       109 Street Corridor Study                                                                 5

4.2.       Chinese Garden and Heritage Cultural Project                           5

4.3.       Options to Limit Bars and Nightclubs Along 109

             Street                                                                                                       5

4.4.       104 Street Patios (B. Henderson)                                                    5

4.5.       Decentralization of Administration Offices (E.

             Gibbons)                                                                                                 5

4.6.       Facade Improvement Program (K. Leibovici)                              5

4.7.       Request from the Society for the Improvement of

             Childcare and Educational Services/Workshops of

             Alberta for Tax Refund                                                                       5

4.8.       Transfer of Lands for School Boards (K.

             Leibovici/L. Sloan)                                                                               5

4.9.       Support to Post Secondary Institutions (K.

             Leibovici/J. Batty)                                                                                5

5.          STATUS REPORT - REVISED                                                          5

5.1.       Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw - Outdoor

             Signs                                                                                                       5

5.2.       Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes                                   5

5.3.       Advertising Strategy for Funding Available to

             Support Public Art in Public Places                                                6

5.4.       Exploring Mechanisms for New Parking Policies                       6

5.5.       Legislation to Regulate Massage Parlours                                   6

5.6.       New Process for Cornerstones - Developing a new

             Framework for the City's Cornerstones Affordable

             Housing Program and other Housing Initiatives                         7

5.7.       Participation in Parades Around the Region –

             Terms of Reference                                                                             7

4.          REPORTS                                                                                              7

6.1.       Beverly Business Association - 2009 Annual Report

             and Audited Financial Statments                                                     7

6.2.       Inglewood Business Association - 2009 Annual

             Report and Audited Financial Statements                                    7

6.3.       Participation in Parades Around the Region -

             Terms of Reference                                                                             8

6.4.       Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs - Terms of

             Reference for a Facilitated Session                                                8

6.5.       Update on the Municipal Emergency Plan                                   8

6.6.       Approval of Investment Management Agreements                    8

6.7.       Edmonton Northlands - EXPO Centre and Rexall Place           9

6.8.       Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report

             (January to June 2010)                                                                       9

6.9.       Edmonton Design Committee End of Year Report 2009           9

6.10.     Homeward Trust Foundation - 2010 Donation by the

             City of Edmonton                                                                               10

6.11.     Notice of Intention to Designate - Chandler

             Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource                            10

6.12.     LRT Concept and Land Use Planning                                        10

6.13.     Bylaw 15595 - Amendment to Bylaw 15361, the

             Assessment Review Boards Bylaw                                              11

6.14.     Churchill Square Development Options -

             Programming Update                                                                       11

6.15.     Neighbourhood Structure Plans                                                  11

7.          RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                              12

7.1.       Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra 

                (B. Henderson/J. Batty)                                                                 12

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         12

8.1.       Civic Agencies - Agency Applicant Interviews                          12

8.2.       Civic Agencies - Reappointment Recommendation                13

9.          NOTICES OF MOTIONS                                                                    13

10.        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 9:30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2.

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the November 17, 2010, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

 

Additions:

* 5  Status Report - Revised

* 6.4    Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs - Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session - Revised

* 6.6    Approval of Investment Management Agreements

Deletions:

* 6.3    Participation in Parades Around the Region - Terms of Reference

* 6.5    Update on the Municipal Emergency Plan

* 6.14  Churchill Square Development Options - Programming Update

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Iveson

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be approved:

 

*  September 8, 2010, Executive Committee

*  October 28, 2010, Executive Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Iveson

 

1.4.

Protocol Items

 

 

 

There were no protocol items.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1.

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 7.1, and 8.1.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2.

Requests to Speak

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the Committee hear from the following speaker:

S. McGee, Executive Director, Homeward Trust Foundation

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

2.3.

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

 

4:30 p.m  6.10  Homeward Trust Foundation - 2010 Donation by the City of Edmonton.

 

 

 

Third Item of Business   7.1   Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (B. Henderson/J. Batty)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1.

Subdivision of 50 Foot Lots (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Most cities who have 50 foot lots or greater, allow the subdivision of these lots into two separate lots.  What is our policy?

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 9, 2011

 

 

 

3.2.

Seniors Zone (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

 

I understand that our Law Department has indicated that a Seniors Zone cannot be done, as indicated in the attached email. 

 

I would like Administration to provide information on options for a Seniors Zone and return to Executive Committee

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 9, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EDMONTON.CA/MEETINGS

4.1.

109 Street Corridor Study

 

 

        Due: January 12, 2011

 

4.2.

Chinese Garden and Heritage Cultural Project

 

 

        Due: January 12, 2011

 

4.3.

Options to Limit Bars and Nightclubs Along 109 Street

 

 

        Due: January 12, 2011

 

 

 

 

4.4.

104 Street Patios (B. Henderson)

 

 

        Due: January 12, 2011

 

4.5.

Decentralization of Administration Offices (E. Gibbons)

 

 

        Due: January 12, 2011

 

4.6.

Facade Improvement Program (K. Leibovici)

 

 

        Due: January 26, 2011

 

4.7.

Request from the Society for the Improvement of Childcare and Educational Services/Workshops of Alberta for Tax Refund

 

 

        Due: January 26, 2011

 

4.8.

Transfer of Lands for School Boards (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan)

 

 

        Due: January 26, 2011

 

4.9.

Support to Post Secondary Institutions (K. Leibovici/J. Batty)

 

 

        Due: January 26, 2011

5.

STATUS REPORT - REVISED

5.1.

Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw - Outdoor Signs

 

 

lanning and Developmentty Clerky Clerk

an, T. CaterinaMoved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of January 26, 2011, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Jan. 26, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.2.

Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of February 9, 2011, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 9, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.3.

Advertising Strategy for Funding Available to Support Public Art in Public Places

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of February 9, 2011, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 9, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.4.

Exploring Mechanisms for New Parking Policies

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of February 24, 2011, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 24, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.5.

Legislation to Regulate Massage Parlours

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 13, 2011, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: Apr. 13, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.6.

New Process for Cornerstones - Developing a new Framework for the City's Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program and other Housing Initiatives

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of To Be Determined, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: To be determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.7.

Participation in Parades Around the Region – Terms of Reference

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 9, 2011, be approved.

 

Deputy City Manager's Office

 

Due Date: Mar. 9, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1.

Beverly Business Association - 2009 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

 

 

 

C. Rusnak, Beverly Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the 2009 annual report and audited financial statements, as outlined in the November 17, 2010, Beverly Business Association report 2010CBZB01, be received for information.

 

Beverly Business Association

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.2.

Inglewood Business Association - 2009 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

 

 

 

A. Patterson, Executive Director, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the 2009 annual report and audited financial statements, as outlined in the  November 17, 2010, Inglewood Business Association report 2010CBZI01, be received for information.

 

Inglewood Business Association

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.3.

Participation in Parades Around the Region - Terms of Reference

 

 

 

This item was deleted from the Agenda (see item 1.2)

 

 

 

 

 

6.4.

Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs - Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1.  That the Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM086, be approved.

2.  That the following Council members, B. Henderson and T. Caterina, participate in the facilitated session, as outlined in the Terms of Reference, Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM086.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.5.

Update on the Municipal Emergency Plan

 

 

 

This item was deleted from the Agenda (see item 1.2)

 

 

 

 

 

6.6.

Approval of Investment Management Agreements

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
R. Rosychuk, Finance and Treasury, answered Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Administration negotiate and enter into agreements, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF052, with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the City Manager.

 

Finance & Treas.

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.7.

Edmonton Northlands - EXPO Centre and Rexall Place

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the November 17, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF053 be received for information

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.8.

Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report (January to June 2010)

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the November 17, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO017 be received for information.

 

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

 

 

 

 

6.9.

Edmonton Design Committee End of Year Report 2009

 

 

 

A. Fris, Edmonton Design Committee, made a presentation and answered Committee's questions.           S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department answered the Committee's questions.

 


 

Moved E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the November 17, 2010, Edmonton Design Committee/Planning and Development Department report 2010CADC01 be received for information.

 

Edmonton Design Committee

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.10.

Homeward Trust Foundation - 2010 Donation by the City of Edmonton

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department made a presentation to the Committee.

S. McGee, Executive Director, Homeward Trust Foundation, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

 

 

Moved D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration enter into an Agreement with the Homeward Trust Foundation for the City’s 2010 funding contribution of $1,238,000 with funds from the existing 2010 operating budget and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.11.

Notice of Intention to Designate - Chandler Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP120, be served to the owners of the property of the Chandler Residence located at  10828 - 125 Street NW, in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act.

2. That funding of $36,326.27 for this project from the Heritage Reserve Fund, be approved.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.12.

LRT Concept and Land Use Planning

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the November 17, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP022, be received for information.

 

Planning and Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, D. Iveson

 

6.13.

Bylaw 15595 - Amendment to Bylaw 15361, the Assessment Review Boards Bylaw

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 15595 be given the appropriate readings.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

6.14.

Churchill Square Development Options - Programming Update

 

 

 

This item was deleted from the Agenda (See item 1.2)

 

 

 

 

 

6.15.

Neighbourhood Structure Plans

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel requested the permission of the Committee to make a Motion without Notice on Neighbourhood Structure Plans.

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Mayor S. Mandel be allowed to make a Motion without Notice on Neighbourhood Structure Plans

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

 

 

G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation to Committee.

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the Committee hear from the following speakers in a panel:

 

* L. Newton, Stantec Consulting

* P. Shaver, President, Avilla Developments

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

 

 

L. Newton, Stantec Consulting; and P. Shaver, President, Avillia Developments, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Moved S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That all contemplated Neighbourhood Structure Plans within approved Area Structure Plan areas (as of November 17, 2010) be authorized for plan preparation.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

7.

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

7.1.

Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra             (B. Henderson/J. Batty)

 

 

 

A. Petrov, Executive Director, and B. Ferguson, Member of the Board, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Francis Winspear Centre for Music; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to Council:

That $80,000 be contributed towards the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Invitation to play and showcase Alberta talent at Carnegie Hall (U.S.A), with funding from the 2010 Council Contingency Fund.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1.

Civic Agencies - Agency Applicant Interviews

 

 

 

The Committee met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee met in public at 5:08 p.m.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1.  That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010 Executive Committee report be approved for terms as shown.

2.  That attachment 1, of the November 17, 2010, Executive Committee report remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

8.2.

Civic Agencies - Reappointment Recommendation

 

 

 

The Committee met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee met in public at 5:08 p.m.

 

 

Moved J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC143, be reappointed to the Audit Committee for the term January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012.

2. That the November 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC143 report remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motions. There were none.

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk