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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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A. Sohi, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K.
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1. |
Call to Order |
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. |
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1.2. |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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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 |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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1.3. |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved D. Loken: |
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That the November 16, 2011, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted. |
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1.4. |
Protocol Items |
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Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of Executive Committee, welcomed the Grade 1 students from Garneau School, and their teachers Tanya Shaw and Regena Mitzel. |
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2. |
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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2.1. |
Select Items for Debate |
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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 |
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Requests to Speak |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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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 |
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2.3. |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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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. |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1. |
Support to Les Choralies (B. Henderson) |
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3.2. |
Funding Sources for Non-governmental Facilities (S. Mandel) |
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REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING |
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There were no reports released early as part of this agenda for future meetings. |
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5. |
STATUS REPORT |
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5.1. |
The Way We Prosper - Moving Forward Action Plans |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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5.2. |
Implementation Process to Govern the Taxi Industry |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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5.3. |
Rossdale Lands Redevelopment - Breakdown of Costs |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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5.4. |
EPCOR Franchise Agreement |
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5.5. |
Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area - Costing and Implications |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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5.6. |
Proactive Program for Industrial Upgrades |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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5.7. |
Update on Further Discussion with McDougall United Church |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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5.8. |
Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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5.9. |
Potential Programs for Facilitating Business Development in Planned LRT Routes |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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REPORTS |
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6.1. |
Update on the Development Infrastructure Impact Model |
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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. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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6.2. |
Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations |
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6.3. |
Supplementary Information on Tax Exemption Status for Property Owned by Residents Associations |
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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. |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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6.4. |
Property Tax Cancellation - Whitemud Slide Properties |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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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. |
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T. Caterina |
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6.5. |
Bylaw 15950 - Amendments to Bylaw 13138 - Consultation with Stakeholders including the Entertainment Industry |
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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. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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T. Caterina |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Bylaw 15950, as amended, be given the appropriate readings. |
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T. Caterina |
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6.6. |
New Parking Policies - Parking Requirements Near Transit, Shared Parking Opportunities and Transportation Demand Management Strategies |
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S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.7. |
Hours of Alcohol Sales Establishments in Five Neighbourhoods - Update on Working with Agencies to Limit the Hours of Alcohol Sales Establishments |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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6.8. |
Restrictive Covenants and Zoning Processes |
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S. Mackie, Sustainable Development; and J. Johnson, Corporate Services (Law), answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.9. |
McConachie Park Site |
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6.10. |
Bylaws 15632 and 15633 - One Year Review |
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6.11. |
Edmonton Journal Advertising Outline Agreement |
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R. Moyles and J. Angel, Office of the City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.12. |
2012 Direct Purchase - Three Elgin Eagle Street Sweepers |
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6.13. |
Bylaw 16031 - A Bylaw to amend the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700 |
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G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. |
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That Executive Committee hear from A. Dahrouge, Co-op Taxi. |
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T. Caterina, B. Henderson |
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C. Leahy, Vehicle for Hire, made a presentation. |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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That Executive Committee hear from M. Punia, United Cab Association of Edmonton. |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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T. Caterina |
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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. |
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T. Caterina |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Bylaw 16031, as amended, be given the appropriate readings. |
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T. Caterina |
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7. |
RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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7.1. |
Cell Phone Tower - Criteria to Assess Concurrence or Non-concurrence of City Policy C471B (D. Iveson/D. Loken/K. Diotte/K. Leibovici) |
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S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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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 |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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T. Caterina |
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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. |
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7.2. |
Inventory of Historic Resource - Property Acquisition - Potential Acquisition of the Marshall McLuhan Residence (B. Henderson) |
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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. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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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. |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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PRIVATE REPORTS |
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Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Edmonton Design Committee |
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Moved B. Anderson: |
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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. |
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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T. Caterina |
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Mayor S. Mandel asked if there were any Notices of Motions. There were none. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk