EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

January 28, 2013 – River Valley Room

PRESENT
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, B. Anderson, B. Henderson *Councillors B. Anderson and B. Henderson were named members of the Committee to maintain quorum, pursuant to section 151(1), Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300
ABSENT
S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
A. Sohi 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 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING REPORTS REROUTED/POSTPONED BY AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE 4 4.1 Planning, Managing, Coordinating and Policing Large Events 5 4.2 Industrial Land Development - Status Update 5 4.3 Development of the Maple Ridge Industrial Lands - Status Update 5 4.4 Strategies and Funding Sources for Roadway Improvements in Winterburn and Other Industrial Areas - Status Update 5 5. STATUS REPORT 5 5.1 Costs and Additional Information regarding renaming South Campus LRT Station 5 5.2 Great Divide Waterfall - Water Source 5 5.3 Duties and Responsibilities of City Appointees to External Organizations - Draft Policy 6 5.4 Review of Trial Member Selection Process - Greater Edmonton Foundation 6 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to implement Residential Infill Guidelines and allow Subdivision of 50 Foot Lots 6 6.2 Body Rub Centres - Regulations, Options and Development of an Integrated Documentation System 6 6.3 Effectiveness of Bylaw 15883 - Section 4 - Status Update on Regulations Pertaining to Body Rub Practitioners, Exotic Entertainers and Escorts 8 6.4 Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry 8 6.5 Notice of Intention to Designate - J.J. Duggan House as a Municipal Historic Resource 9 6.6 Purchase of Three Whitemud Slide Properties 10 6.7 Business Case for District Energy in Edmonton's Central Core 10 6.8 Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections 11 7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 12 7.1 Sporting Facilities - Seat Capacity (S. Mandel) 12 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 13 8.1 Settlement of a Claim 13 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 13 10. ADJOURNMENT 13		Carried Carried None See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes None None See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes Carried Carried Carried Carried Postponed Action Action Action Carried Carried Carried Referred/Action Action Carried None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Moved L. Sloan:

That Councillor K. Leibovici be appointed Acting Chair, for the January 28, 2013, Executive Committee meeting.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Leibovici presided.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Henderson:

That the January 28, 2013, Executive Committee meeting agenda be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved L. Sloan:

That the January 14, 2013, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

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: 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 7.1 and 8.1.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Moved L. Sloan:

1. That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

6.2 Body Rub Centres - Regulations, Options and
Development of an Integrated Documentation
System

· K. Quinn, Edmonton Sexual Exploitation Working Group

6.3 Effectiveness of Bylaw 15883 - Section 4 -
Status Update on Regulations Pertaining to
Body Rub Practitioners, Exotic Entertainers and
Escorts

· K. Quinn, Edmonton Sexual Exploitation Working Group

6.4 Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry

· B. Manhas, United Cabbies Association

7.1 Sporting Facilities - Seat Capacity (S. Mandel)

· R. Proudfoot, General Manager, Football Club Edmonton

· N. Wilson, Analytics Consultant/President, Sport of Business Ltd.

· D. Donaghey, Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Soccer Association

· T. Fath, Football Club Edmonton

2. That the speakers, noted below, for item 6.8 - Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections, be heard in a panel:

· C. Cates

· M. Nathan

· G. Babineau

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved L. Sloan:

That the following item be made time specific as the second item of business:

7.1 Sporting Facilities - Seat Capacity (S. Mandel)

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE
REPORTS REROUTED/POSTPONED BY AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE

Planning, Managing, Coordinating and Policing Large Events

Rerouted to: January 29, 2013, Community Services Committee

Industrial Land Development - Status Update

Rerouted to: January 30, 2013, Transportation Committee

Development of the Maple Ridge Industrial Lands - Status Update

Rerouted to: January 30, 2013, Transportation Committee

Strategies and Funding Sources for Roadway Improvements in Winterburn and Other Industrial Areas - Status Update

Rerouted to: January 30, 2013, Transportation Committee

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Costs and Additional Information regarding renaming South Campus LRT Station

Moved L. Sloan:

That the revised due date of February 25, 2013, be approved.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 25, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

5.2

Great Divide Waterfall - Water Source

Moved L. Sloan:

That the revised due date of March 11, 2013, be approved.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 11, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

5.3

Duties and Responsibilities of City Appointees to External Organizations - Draft Policy

Moved L. Sloan:

That the revised due date of March 11, 2013, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 11, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

5.4

Review of Trial Member Selection Process - Greater Edmonton Foundation

Moved L. Sloan:

That the revised due date of February 25, 2013, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 25, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

REPORTS

6.1

Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to implement Residential Infill Guidelines and allow Subdivision of 50 Foot Lots

At the January 23, 2013, City Council meeting, item 6.1 was postponed to the February 11, 2013, Executive Committee meeting, time specific at 9:30 a.m., in Council Chamber.

6.2

Body Rub Centres - Regulations, Options and Development of an Integrated Documentation System

Items 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

K. Quinn, Edmonton Sexual Exploitation Working Group, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

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

Moved L. Sloan:

1. That Administration work with the Sexual Exploitation Working Group and bring forward draft bylaw amendments to Bylaw 13138 as soon as possible, to require signage posting in the business location as generally outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCP006, plus additional wording to incorporate licenced scope of services, and no tolerance for physical, verbal and sexual abuse of employees.

2. That Administration provide a report by September 9, 2013, providing further information on the possible development of an interdisciplinary group that works towards reducing sexual exploitation in Edmonton.

Amendment moved B. Henderson:

That in Part 1, the words "licenced scope of services, and" be removed.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

Motion as Amended, put:

Signage Posting in Business Locations

1. That Administration work with the Sexual Exploitation working Group and bring forward draft amendments to Bylaw 13138 as soon as possible, to require signage posting in the business location as generally outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, 2013SCP006, plus additional wording to incorporate no tolerance for physical, verbal and sexual abuse of employees.

Development of an Interdisciplinary Group to Minimize Sexual Exploitation

2. That Administration provide a report by September 9, 2013, outlining further information on the possible development of an interdisciplinary group that works towards reducing sexual exploitation in Edmonton.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Part 1
Apr. 29, 2013

Due Date: Part 2
Sep. 9, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

6.3

Effectiveness of Bylaw 15883 - Section 4 - Status Update on Regulations Pertaining to Body Rub Practitioners, Exotic Entertainers and Escorts

Items 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

6.4

Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry

B. Manhas, United Cabbies Association, made a presentation.

S. Mackie and G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici:

Bylaw Amendments regarding Stopping at Fire Hydrants and Licencing

1. That Administration provide a report to Committee with amendments to Bylaw 14700 and Bylaw 5590 regarding:

· taxis stopping at fire hydrants

· 2 year licence model.

Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off and Taxi Stands at Transit and LRT Stations

2. That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining information on:

· options to facilitate drop off and pick up of passengers by flagged taxis, including information from other jurisdictions

· the potential to create taxi stands at transit and LRT stations.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Apr. 29, 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

6.5

Notice of Intention to Designate - J.J. Duggan House as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved L. Sloan:

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 January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SPE101, be served on the Alberta Association of Architects, the owner of the property located at 10515 Saskatchewan Drive NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.

2. That funding of $63,024.67 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.

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

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

6.6

Purchase of Three Whitemud Slide Properties

S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and R. Phillips, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

1. That Executive Committee recommend to City Council :

That Capital Project Profile 13-17-1068, Whitemud Slide Properties Acquisition, be approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO646, and added to the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget, with funding from Provincial Government grants.

2. That an agreement for the purchase of the three former residential properties as outlined in Attachment 3 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO646, in the total amount of $1,346,620 and as detailed in Attachment 2 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO646, be approved, subject to City Council approval of Capital Project Profile 13-17-1068, Whitemud Slide Properties Acquisition, and that the agreement be, in form and content, acceptable to the City Manager.

Sustainable Dev.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

6.7

Business Case for District Energy in Edmonton's Central Core

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

Moved B. Henderson:

That the January 28, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report 2013CF1403, be received for information.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

6.8

Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and L. Kennedy, Corporate Services, made a presentation.

C. Cates; M. Nathan; and G. Babineau, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. Copies of a document provided by C. Cates were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. C. Cates also provided a copy of a DVD entitled "Hacking Democracy," which was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; L. Kennedy and C. Moore, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the January 23, 2013, Corporate Services report 2013COC001, be referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 6, 2013 City Council

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

Moved B. Henderson:

Additional Options for Advance Vote

That Administration provide further information, for the February 6, 2013, City Council meeting, on additional advance voting options, including an additional day of advance voting, and potential costs of these options.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 6, 2013 City Council

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

7.1

Sporting Facilities - Seat Capacity (S. Mandel)

L. Brenneis, Community Services, made a presentation.

R. Proudfoot, General Manager, Football Club Edmonton; N. Wilson, Analytics Consultant/President, Sport of Business Ltd.; D. Donaghey, Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Soccer Association; and T. Fath, Football Club Edmonton, made presentations. T. Fath and
D. Donaghey, answered the Committee's questions.

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and L. Brenneis, Community Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved L. Sloan:

Business Models, Stadium Options and Needs Assessment for Soccer and Field Sports in Edmonton

That Administration continue to work with Football Club Edmonton and other stakeholders regarding business models, stadium options and needs assessment, for the evolution of soccer and field sports in Edmonton and region, and provide a report to Committee by the end of 2013.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Last quarter 2013

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Settlement of a Claim

The Committee met in private at 3:10 p.m., pursuant to section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee met in public at 3:32 p.m.

Moved L. Sloan:

1. That the settlement outlined in the January 28, 2013, Corporate Services report 2013COL001, be approved.

2. That the January 28, 2013, Corporate Services report remain private pursuant to section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

K. Leibovici, B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Councillor K. Leibovici asked whether there were any Notice of Motions. There were none.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk