EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

MINUTES


January 25, 2012  –  River Valley Room

 

 

PRESENT

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

ABSENT

T. Caterina

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

A. Sohi, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici
S. Farbrother, City Manager
L. Sahli, 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                                                                           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                                                                 5

3.1.       Support to Les Choralies (B. Henderson)                                    5

3.2.       Funding Sources for Non-governmental Facilities

             (S. Mandel)                                                                                             6

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING       6

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                7

5.1.       The Way We Prosper - Moving Forward Action Plans               7

5.2.       Implementation Process to Govern the Taxi Industry               7

5.3.       Rossdale Lands Redevelopment - Breakdown of Costs         7

5.4.       EPCOR Franchise Agreement                                                         8

5.5.       Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the

             Chinatown Business Area - Costing and

             Implications                                                                                           8

5.6.       Proactive Program for Industrial Upgrades                                 8

5.7.       Update on Further Discussion with McDougall

             United Church                                                                                      9

5.8.       Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry                          9

5.9.       Potential Programs for Facilitating Business

             Development in Planned LRT Routes                                            9

6           REPORTS                                                                                            10

6.1.       Update on the Development Infrastructure Impact

             Model                                                                                                    10

6.2.       Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by

             Residents Associations                                                                   10

6.2.       Supplementary Information on Tax Exemption Status

             for Property Owned by Residents Associations                       11

6.4.       Property Tax Cancellation - Whitemud Slide

             Properties                                                                                            11

6.5.       Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 -

             Consultation with Stakeholders including the

             Entertainment Industry                                                                    12

6.6.       New Parking Policies - Parking Requirements Near

             Transit, Shared Parking Opportunities and

             Transportation Demand Management Strategies                     13

6.7.       Hours of Alcohol Sales Establishments in Five

             Neighbourhoods - Update on Working with Agencies

             to Limit the Hours of Alcohol Sales

             Establishments                                                                                  14

6.8.       Restrictive Covenants and Zoning Processes                          14

6.9.       McConachie Park Site                                                                      14

6.10.     Bylaws 15632 and 15633 - One Year Review                             15

6.11.     Edmonton Journal Advertising Outline Agreement                 15

6.12.     2012 Direct Purchase - Three Elgin Eagle Street

             Sweepers                                                                                             16

6.13.     Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to amend the Vehicle for

             Hire Bylaw 14700                                                                               16

7.          RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                              18

7.1.       Cell Phone Tower - Criteria to Assess Concurrence

             or Non-concurrence of City Policy C471B (D.

             Iveson/D. Loken/K. Diotte/K. Leibovici)                                       18

7.2.       Inventory of Historic Resource - Property

             Acquisition - Potential Acquisition of the

             Marshall McLuhan Residence (B. Henderson)                          19

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         20

8.1.       Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Edmonton

             Design Committee                                                                             20

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                 20

10.       ADJOURNMENT                                                                                 20

 

 

 

 

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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 B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the January 25, 2012, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

 

Additions:

 

6.5 Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 - Consultation with Stakeholders including the Entertainment Industry

6.13 Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to Amend the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

1.3.

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the November 16, 2011, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

1.4.

Protocol Items

 

 

Garneau School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of Executive Committee, welcomed the Grade 1 students from Garneau School, and their teachers Tanya Shaw and Regena Mitzel.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1.

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.11, 6.13, 7.1 and 7.2

 

 

 

 

 

2.2.

Requests to Speak

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels where appropriate:

 

6.1 Update on the Development Infrastructure Impact Model

*C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada - Edmonton

 

6.2 Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations

*L. Gibson, Summerside Resident Association

 

6.5 Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 - Consultation with Stakeholders including the Entertainment Industry

*M. Wong, Boodang Music Canada

*V. Nguyen, Boodang Music Canada

*K. Smith, Sexual Assault Centre

 

6.13 Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to Amend the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700

*M. Julseth, Yellow cab

*I. S. Lee, Yellow Cab

*G. Beatty, 24-7 Taxi Line

*B. Manhas, United Cab Association of Edmonton

*C. Leahy, Vehicle for Hire

 

7.1 Cell Phone Tower - Criteria to Assess Concurrence or Non-concurrence of City Policy C471B (D. Iveson/D. Loken/K. Diotte/K. Leibovici)

*F. Mitchell

*M. Kadri

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

2.3.

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

 

6.13 Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to Amend the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700

First Item of Business

 

6.5 Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 - Consultation with Stakeholders including the Entertainement Industry

Second Item at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1.

Support to Les Choralies (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

We are a city with a wealth of creative and artistic talent and with links to a broad international network.

In July 2012, Edmonton will be host to Choralies Internationales - this event will bring more than 1100 choristers to our city from Europe, Africa, South America, the United States and across Canada for cultural and musical celebration.

Edmonton is proud of not only our creative communities but of our vast multi-cultural and ethnically diverse communities.

There is an opportunity for the City of Edmonton to play a supporting role for this event and I would like Administration to provide a report on the following for Executive Committee:

1. What is the scope of the event and what are the benefits to the City of Edmonton to sponsor this one-time event?

2. What mechanisms exist for us to support this event - including Council Contingency?

 

City Manager

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

INQUIRY ABANDONED AT THE MARCH 7, 2012, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

3.2.

Funding Sources for Non-governmental Facilities (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

During recent and previous budget discussions, finding funding sources for non-governmental facilities has been a constant challenge.  It has been recognized that these facilities would be of great benefit for the City of Edmonton.  Council has however been able to support a number of these facilities.  I believe we need to develop a strategy to deal with these applications.  The challenge is that these vary in type as they could be an expansion like Telus World of Science, new like the Velodrome or a community ask like the Abbotsfield Recreation Centre.  I would like Administration to provide a report to Executive Committee outlining the following information:

1. How we have funded projects that are not City owned?

2. What funding source(s) have been used for these projects?

3. What is the current City policy for funding non-City owned facilities?

4. What are other major Cities doing to fund similar big and small projects?

5. Overview of all potential applications of which Administration is aware.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING

 

There were no reports released early as part of this agenda for future meetings.

 

5.

STATUS REPORT

5.1.

The Way We Prosper - Moving Forward Action Plans

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of February 22, 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 22, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.2.

Implementation Process to Govern the Taxi Industry

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 7, 2012, be approved.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date: Mar. 7, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.3.

Rossdale Lands Redevelopment - Breakdown of Costs

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 7, 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Mar. 7, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.4.

EPCOR Franchise Agreement

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 7, 2012, be approved.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date: Mar. 7, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.5.

Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area - Costing and Implications

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 21, 2012, be approved.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date: Mar. 21, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.6.

Proactive Program for Industrial Upgrades

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 11, 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Apr. 11, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.7.

Update on Further Discussion with McDougall United Church

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of May 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: May 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.8.

Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of June 27, 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Jun. 27, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

5.9.

Potential Programs for Facilitating Business Development in Planned LRT Routes

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of February 22, 2012, be approved.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 22, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1.

Update on the Development Infrastructure Impact Model

 

 

 

C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada - Edmonton, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; B. Leeman, Financial Services; and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the January 25, 2012, Financial Services report 2012CF3851 be received for information.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.2.

Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations

 

6.3.

Supplementary Information on Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations

 

 

 

Items 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

R. Risling, Financial Services, and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations – Additional Information

That the November 16, 2012, Financial Services report 2011AT8926 (Item 6.2) and the January 25, 2012, Financial Services report 2012AT7547 (Item 6.3) be referred back to Administration to:

a.   consult with affected parties

b.   detail a history of all decisions made by the Assessment Review Board and the Municipal Government Board on Resident Associations and Homeowners Association appeals

and return to Executive Committee with a single report.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.4.

Property Tax Cancellation - Whitemud Slide Properties

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the cancellation (write-off) of the tax arrears, demolition charges and penalties for the three Whitemud slide property tax accounts, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 25, 2012, Financial Services report 2012AT6624, be approved.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.5.

Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 - Consultation with Stakeholders including the Entertainment Industry

 

 

 

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

M. Wong, and V. Nguyen, Boodang Music Canada; and K. Smith, Sexual Assault Centre, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

S. Mackie and N. Chapdelaine, Sustainable Development; T. Courtoreille, Community Services; R. Kirillo, Sustainable Development; S. McAnsh, Corporate Services (Law); and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the proposed Bylaw 15950 be amended to include the following section:

15   Section 28 is amended by adding     "and" at the end of clause (e) and
    striking out clauses (g) and (h).

 

Sustainable Dev.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 1, 2012 City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

      That Bylaw 15950, as amended, be given the appropriate readings.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Status Update on After Hours Events

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee with an update on the status of after hours events by June 2012.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: May 9, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Hours of Operation for the Body Rub/Massage Industry

That Administration consult with stakeholders regarding hours of operation in rub/massage industry and report back to Executive Committee with the results of the consultations and recommended changes to Bylaw 13138, if any.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.6.

New Parking Policies - Parking Requirements Near Transit, Shared Parking Opportunities and Transportation Demand Management Strategies

 

 

 

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Cash in Lieu Parking Provisions

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee regarding allowing for cash in lieu parking provisions in commercial neighbourhoods where cash in lieu parking provisions would be most applicable.

 

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due Date:

Mar. 7, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.7.

Hours of Alcohol Sales Establishments in Five Neighbourhoods - Update on Working with Agencies to Limit the Hours of Alcohol Sales Establishments

 

 

Moved S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That the January 25, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SCP005 be received for information.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.8.

Restrictive Covenants and Zoning Processes

 

 

 

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development; and J. Johnson, Corporate Services (Law), answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Options Related to Priority Areas In the City Impacted by Restrictive Covenants

That Administration work with the industry and provide a report that outlines:

a.      priority areas in the city impacted by restrictive covenants that are a barrier to grocery retail

b.      options for moving forward with respect to this issue.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.9.

McConachie Park Site

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the January 25, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SPE009 be received for information.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.10.

Bylaws 15632 and 15633 - One Year Review

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the January 25, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SCP001 be received for information.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.11.

Edmonton Journal Advertising Outline Agreement

 

 

 

R. Moyles and J. Angel, Office of the City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That an outline agreement with the Edmonton Journal for the provision of print and online advertising services, for a three year period ending December 31, 2014, for an amount not to exceed

$3.5 million be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.12.

2012 Direct Purchase - Three Elgin Eagle Street Sweepers

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That a direct purchase contract with Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. for the purchase of three 2012 Elgin Eagle street sweepers mounted on Freightliner M2 chassis in the amount of $829,316.25 (including GST) be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.13.

Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to amend the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700

 

 

 

G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

 

 

Moved S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee hear from A. Dahrouge, Co-op Taxi.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, B. Henderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Leahy, Vehicle for Hire, made a presentation.

 

 

Moved S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee hear from M. Punia, United Cab Association of Edmonton.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Dahrouge, Co-op Taxi; I. S. Lee, Yellow Cab; G. Beatty, 24-7 Taxi Line; B. Manhas, United Cab Association of Edmonton; M. Punia, United Cab Association of Edmonton; and  M. Julseth, Yellow Cab, made presentations.

I. Lee, Yellow Cab; B. Manhas, United Cab Association of Edmonton; and M. Julseth, Yellow Cab, answered the Committee's questions.

S. McAnsh, Corporate Services (Law); G. Dziwenka and S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the proposed bylaw 16031 be amended by adding the following sections:

9.   Subsection 42.8 (2)(d) is amended by adding the following after "Accessible Taxi Vehicle Licence" and before the ";" (semicolon):

 “or the equivalent of a Taxi Vehicle Licence or Accessible Taxi Vehicle Licence in another Alberta municipality.”

10. Subsection 49 (2) (d) is amended by adding the following after "Accessible Taxi Vehicle Licence" and before the ";" (semicolon):

“or the equivalent of a Taxi Vehicle Licence or Accessible Taxi Vehicle Licence in another Alberta municipality.”

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date: Feb. 1, 2012 City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 16031, as amended, be given the appropriate readings.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

7.1.

Cell Phone Tower - Criteria to Assess Concurrence or Non-concurrence of City Policy C471B (D. Iveson/D. Loken/K. Diotte/K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

 

 

Moved S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers:

 

*L. Riley, Hazeldean Community

*W. Ferguson, Hazeldean Community

*S. Chen, representing Members of the Greenfield Community Opposed to a Cell Tower at Greenfield Baptist Church

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. Mitchell; M. Kadri; W. Ferguson, Hazeldean Community; L. Riley, Hazeldean Community; and S. Chen, representing Members of the Greenfield Community Opposed to a Cell Tower at Greenfield Baptist Church, made presentations.  F. Mitchell; M. Kadri; L. Riley, Hazeldean Community; and S. Chen, representing Members of the Greenfield Community Opposed to a Cell Tower at Greenfield Baptist Church, answered the Committee's questions.  Copies of a document provided by F. Mitchell were provided to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

J. Johnson, Corporate Services (Law); and S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

Amendments to City Policy C471B to Address Cell Phone Tower Issues

That Administration, after consulting with stakeholders, bring to Executive Committee, amendments to City Policy C471B that would:

- improve and clarify the notice and consultation requirements of the applicants

- clarify the land use basis upon which the City would offer concurrence or non-concurrence

- update site guidelines to strengthen co-location requirements and setback expectations in residential areas

- include other improvements that can be made based on the practice of other municipalities, including the potential for publicly built and sited towers for use by industry/applicants.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Apr. 25, 2012

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.2.

Inventory of Historic Resource - Property Acquisition - Potential Acquisition of the Marshall McLuhan Residence (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.  J. Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and M. Hall, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Administration proceed with the purchase of the Marshall McLuhan Residence located at 11342 – 64 Street NW, at fair market value, with the source of funding being interim financing and should the purchase be made, that Administration work with the Edmonton Arts Council to raise funds and find partners to assist with the financing.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1.

Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Edmonton Design Committee

 

 

Moved B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1.   That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the January 25, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COC013, be appointed to the Edmonton Design Committee for the term ending December 31, 2012.

2.   That the January 25, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COC013 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, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk