EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

September 5, 2012 – River Valley Room

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan
S. Farbrother, City Manager
L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk
C. Johnston, Office of the City Clerk

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 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 3 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 4 4.1 Amendments to City Policy C471B to Address Cell Phone Tower Issues 4 5. STATUS REPORT/AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE POSTPONEMENTS 4 5.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Achieve Density Targets and Address Other Issues 4 6. REPORTS 4 6.1 Kingsway Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements 4 6.1 Inglewood Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements 5 6.3 Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area - Costing and Implications 5 6.4 A Framework for Integrated Infrastructure Planning in New Areas 6 6.5 Naming Committee Appeal - South Campus LRT Station 7 6.6 Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report (January to June 2012) 9 6.7 Family-oriented Development Initiatives - Status Update 9 6.8 Bylaw 15894 - Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 9 6.9 Notice of Intention to Designate - Borden Park Band Shell as a Municipal Heritage Resource 10 6.10 Development Incentive Program - Update 10 6.11 Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearing on The Way We Prosper 11 6.12 Stadium Station Transit Oriented Development Project - Future Development Opportunities and Initiatives 11 6.13 Request for a Special Executive Committee meeting for a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the City-Wide Food and Agriculture Strategy 12 6.14 Request for a Joint Selection Process - Greater Edmonton Foundation 13 7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 14 7.1 Boyle Street/McCauley Chinatown (J. Batty/S.Mandel) 14 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 14 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 14 10. ADJOURNMENT 14	Carried Carried See Minutes See Minutes Carried Carried None Carried Carried Carried Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Action See Item 6.3 None None

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 3

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4

4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE

MEETING 4

4.1 Amendments to City Policy C471B to Address Cell

Phone Tower Issues 4

5. STATUS REPORT/AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE

POSTPONEMENTS 4

5.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Achieve Density

Targets and Address Other Issues 4

6. REPORTS 4

6.1 Kingsway Business Association - 2011 Annual

Report and Audited Financial Statements 4

6.1 Inglewood Business Association - 2011 Annual

Report and Audited Financial Statements 5

6.3 Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the

Chinatown Business Area - Costing and

Implications 5

6.4 A Framework for Integrated Infrastructure

Planning in New Areas 6

6.5 Naming Committee Appeal - South Campus LRT Station 7

6.6 Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report

(January to June 2012) 9

6.7 Family-oriented Development Initiatives - Status

Update 9

6.8 Bylaw 15894 - Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 9

6.9 Notice of Intention to Designate - Borden Park

Band Shell as a Municipal Heritage Resource 10

6.10 Development Incentive Program - Update 10

6.11 Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearing on The

Way We Prosper 11

6.12 Stadium Station Transit Oriented Development

Project - Future Development Opportunities and

Initiatives 11

6.13 Request for a Special Executive Committee meeting

for a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the

City-Wide Food and Agriculture Strategy 12

6.14 Request for a Joint Selection Process - Greater

Edmonton Foundation 13

7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 14

7.1 Boyle Street/McCauley Chinatown (J. Batty/S.Mandel) 14

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 14

9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 14

10. ADJOURNMENT 14

Carried
Carried

See Minutes

Carried

None

Carried

Action

Carried

Action

See Item 6.3

None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

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 T. Caterina:

That the September 5, 2012, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

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

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved D. Loken:

That the August 22, 2012, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

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

1.4

Protocol Items

Welcome Student from Japan (S. Mandel)

On behalf of Executive Committee, Mayor S. Mandel, welcomed K. Sugimura from Japan, who is attending the
University of Alberta to study English.

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, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14 and 7.1.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Moved T. Caterina:

That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers:

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

· G. Fiddler, McCauley Community League

6.10 Development Incentive Program - Update

· D. Kereluk, Council of Business of Revitalization Zones

In Favour:

Carried

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

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved T. Caterina:

That the following items be made time specific:

6.4 A Framework for Integrated Infrastructure Planning in New Areas

4th item of Business

6.5 Naming Committee Appeal - South Campus LRT Station

11 a.m.

6.14 Request for a Joint Selection Process - Greater Edmonton Foundation

1st item of business at 1:30 p.m

6.10 Development Incentive Program – Update

2nd item of business at 1:30 p.m

In Favour:

Carried

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

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING/AVAILABLE ONLY AT WWW.EDMONTON.CA/MEETINGS

4.1

Amendments to City Policy C471B to Address Cell Phone Tower Issues

STATUS REPORT/AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE POSTPONEMENTS

5.1

Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Achieve Density Targets and Address Other Issues

Moved B. Anderson:

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

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Nov. 7, 2012

In Favour:

Carried

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

REPORTS

6.1

Kingsway Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

K, Kosof, Executive Director, Kingsway Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Moved T. Caterina:

That the 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Kingsway Business Association, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 5, 2012, Kingsway Business Association report 2012CBZK01, be received for information.

Kingsway Business Association

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.2

Inglewood Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

D. Winfield, Executive Director, Inglewood Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Inglewood Business Association, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the September 5, 2012, Inglewood Business Association report 2012CBZI01, be received for information.

Inglewood Business Association

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.3

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

Items 6.3 and 7.1 were dealt with together.

H. McRae and S. Labonne, Community Services, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

G. Fiddler, McCauley Community League, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Copies of pictures provided by G. Fiddler, were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

S. Labonne and H. McRae, Community Services;
W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved S. Mandel:

Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area -Top Five Strategies

That Administration provide a report to the September 19, 2012, Executive Committee meeting outlining the top five strategies that could immediately relieve pressure regarding the challenging population issues in the Boyle Street/McCauley/Chinatown areas.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Sept 19, 2012

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.4

A Framework for Integrated Infrastructure Planning in New Areas

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

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Anderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the framework for Integrated Infrastructure Management Planning, for the purpose of informing Area Structure Plan approval, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 5, 2012, Financial Services and Utilities report 2012CF8433, be approved.

The Committee met in private at 2:13 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee met in public at 2:24 p.m.

Moved B. Anderson:

Template for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan

That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining a template for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan framework that includes revenue and cost implications, prior to Council's next consideration of an Area Structure Plan.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date:
To Be Determined

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

6.5

Naming Committee Appeal - South Campus LRT Station

Mayor S. Mandel explained the appeal hearing process.

L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

B. Bentley, Fort Edmonton Management Company, Appellant, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

J. Maloney, Naming Committee, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Moved S. Mandel:

That Executive Committee hear from the following speaker:

B. Demchuk, Fort Edmonton Management Company

In Favour:

Carried

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

B. Demchuk, Fort Edmonton Management Company, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved D. Loken:

That the decision of the Naming Committee, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 5, 2012, Naming Committee report 2012CANC01, be substituted with the following decision:

That the South Campus LRT Station be renamed to "South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park LRT Station" subject to the Fort Edmonton Management Company providing the funding for costs associated with renaming the station.

Naming Committee

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Opposed:

B. Henderson

Moved D. Loken:

Costs and Additional Information regarding renaming South Campus LRT Station

That Administration work with the Fort Edmonton Management Company to secure a commitment to fund all costs associated with renaming the South Campus LRT Station to "South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park LRT Station", and provide a report to Committee that outlines all associated costs with renaming the station and more detailed information regarding the Fort Edmonton Management Company’s commitment to increasing transit service to the park, providing better way-finding, and creating a Fort Edmonton experience at the station.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Jan 2013

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.6

Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report (January to June 2012)

D. Lajeunesse and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved S. Mandel:

That the September 5, 2012, Office of the City Manager report 2012CMO003, be received for information.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Anderson, B. Henderson

6.7

Family-oriented Development Initiatives - Status Update

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Loken:

That the September 5, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SCP032, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

6.8

Bylaw 15894 - Safety Codes Permit Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 15894 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.9

Notice of Intention to Designate - Borden Park Band Shell as a Municipal Heritage Resource

Moved B. Anderson:

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 September 5, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SPE122, be served on the owner of the property occupied by Borden Park Band Shell, located at 7507 Borden Park Road NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act.

2. That $36,000 be granted to the owner of the Borden Park Band Shell for the Borden Park Band Shell project, with funding from the Heritage Reserve Fund, subject to third reading of a Bylaw to designate the Borden Park Band Shell as a Municipal Historic Resource, and subject to the completion of the project phases as outlined in Attachment 5 of the September 12, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SPE122.

3. That the City Manager be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.10

Development Incentive Program - Update

K. Zahara, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

D. Kereluk, Council of Business of Revitalization Zones, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

K. Zahara and W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved T. Caterina:

That the September 5, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SHE032, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

6.11

Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearing on The Way We Prosper

Moved B. Anderson:

Non-Statutory Public Hearing - The Way We Prosper

That a non-statutory public hearing be held at the regular Executive Committee meeting in the fourth week of October 2012, at 9:30 a.m., on The Way We Prosper, and that the hearing be held in Council Chamber.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
4th week of Oct. 2012

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.12

Stadium Station Transit Oriented Development Project - Future Development Opportunities and Initiatives

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

K. Koropeski, Sustainable Development; and D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law), answered the Committee's questions.

Moved S. Mandel:

That the August 22, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SPE020, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

6.13

Request for a Special Executive Committee meeting for a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the City-Wide Food and Agriculture Strategy

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved S. Mandel:

Special Executive Committee Meeting - City-Wide Food and Agriculture Strategy

1. That a Special Executive Committee meeting for the purpose of holding a non-statutory public hearing on the City-Wide Food and Agriculture Strategy, and other related matters, be held on October 26, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Council Chamber.

2. That the speakers will be put into panels of up to 18, and that Councillors will be permitted one round of questions of each panel.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Oct. 26, 2012

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

6.14

Request for a Joint Selection Process - Greater Edmonton Foundation

V. Gunderson, Office of the City Clerk, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services; and
A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That the Board Chair, or alternate, of the Greater Edmonton Foundation be allowed to attend to advise in meetings of Executive Committee during short listing activities involving the Greater Edmonton Foundation in the fall of 2012 only, on a trial basis.

2. That Administration review the trial process of allowing the Board Chair, or alternate, of the Greater Edmonton Foundation to attend to advise in meetings of Executive Committee during short listings activities, and return to Committee with a report.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken

Opposed:

S. Mandel, T. Caterina

6.15

Change of Orders of the Day – September 19, 2012, Executive Committee meeting

Councillor T. Caterina requested permission to make a Motion Without Notice to change Orders of the Day for the September 19, 2012, Executive Committee meeting.

Moved S. Mandel:

That Councillor T. Caterina be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice to change the Orders of the Day for the September 19, 2012, Executive Committee meeting.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, D. Loken

Absent:

B. Henderson

Moved T. Caterina