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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1 of 14

May 1, 2006, nr

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, May 1, 2006

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
B.Anderson, Chair / B.Anderson
M. Nickel, Vice-Chair
K.Leibovici / K.Leibovici
M.Phair / M.Phair
S.Mandel / S.Mandel

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor L. Sloan
Councillor D. Thiele
S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor B.Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.m.

Councillor M. Nickel was absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair:

That the May 1, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

F.1.a. CSeniors Expansion Funding Shortfall

F.1.d.Multi-sport Tournament Facility Update

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 18, 2006,Community Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., F.1.a. C, F.1.b. C, F.1.c. C, F.1.d., F.3.a., C, F.4.a. and in private item F.4.b. C

MOVED M.Phair:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Fees and Charges Policy C167

That the revised due date of May 15, 2006, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

D.3.b.Youth Council 2006: Membership, Selection Process, Functions and Relationships Between the Youth Council and the General Assembly of Youth

That the revised due date of June 12, 2006, be approved. / Youth Council
Due: June 12, 2006

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.e.Childcare Funding - Follow-up Report 

That the April 19, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW020 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

F.1.f.Ice Time for Edmonton-based Teams – Additional Information

That the April 18, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW023 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

F.1.g.CElder Abuse Intervention Team’s Presentation at the International Conference on Aging in Copenhagen, Denmark

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That $15,990 be provided from Council’s Special Initiative Fund in 2006, for a presentation by the Elder Abuse Intervention Team at an International Conference May 30 to June 1, 2006, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

F.2.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.2.a.Change Order, Photo Enforcement Contract No. 863808

1.That a change order be issued to ACS Public Sector Solutions Inc. for the provision of Photo Enforcement Services on a month-to-month basis until such time as the Edmonton Police Commission and the Edmonton Police Service are ready to re-tender for the provision of photo enforcement equipment and related services.
2.That the April 19, 2006, Edmonton Police Commission report 2006EPC001 remain confidential under sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / Police Commission

F.2.b.Settlements of all actions, claims or demands against the Commission – Semi-Annual Report September 28, 2005, to December 31, 2005 

That the March 29, 2006, Edmonton Police Service report 2006POLC05 be received for information. / Police Commission

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M.Phair:

That Community Services Committee hear from the following delegations:

F.1.d.Multi-sport Tournament Facility Update

1.S. Honour, National Shooting Team Member
2.G.Shelton. Edmonton Sport Council
3.R. Stewart, Executive Director, Edmonton Minor
Soccer Association
4.R.Kent, Board Member, Nor’Wester AthleticAssociation

To answer questions only
1.K.Pawlik, President, Nor’Wester Athletic
Association
2.F.Fishburne, Vice-President, Nor’Wester
Athletic Association
3.L.Cameron, President, OilCity Slo-Pitch
4.P.Mackie, Vice-President, OilCity Slo-Pitch
5.C.Gerhardt, Chairman of the Board, OilCity
Slo-Pitch
6.G.Ryan, KCTrojans President
7.B.Aylward, Southwest United Soccer Club
Board Member
8.M.Charpentier, President, Edmonton Minor
Soccer Association
9.I. Magdee, Vice-President, Edmonton Minor
Soccer Association
10.D. Hunter, Nor’Wester Athletic Association

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.CSeniors Expansion Funding Shortfall 

MOVED M.Phair:

That itemF.1.a. C be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 19, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSR010 be postponed to the May 15, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M.Phair:

That the following items be made time specific as follows:

Second item of F.1.b. CAmendment to City of Edmonton
BusinessFacility Name Sale Policy C477

Third item of F.1.d.Multi-sport Tournament Facility
BusinessUpdate

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.Edmonton Historical Board – 2005 Annual Report 

M.Fedori, Chair, Edmonton Historical Board, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the 2005 Annual Report for the Edmonton Historical Board be received for information (Attachment 1 of the April 12, 2006, Edmonton Historical Board report 2006CAHB01). / Edmonton Historical Board

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.b.CAmendment to City of Edmonton Facility Name Sale Policy C477 

Councillor B.Anderson vacated the Chair and Councillor K.Leibovici presided. Councillor
B.Anderson left the meeting.

Pursuant to Section 151(1) of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw, Councillor
L.Sloan was named a Member of the Community Services Committee in order to maintain quorum.

L.Cochrane, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s presentation.

Councillor B.Anderson re-entered the meeting. Councillor K.Leibovici vacated the Chair and Councillor B.Anderson presided.

There being a quorum from Members of the Committee, Councillor L.Sloan’s appointment ceased.

Councillor K.Leibovici left the meeting.

Pursuant to Section 151(1) of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw, Councillor
L.Sloan was named a Member of the Community Services Committee in order to maintain quorum.

Councillor K.Leibovici re-entered the meeting.

There being a quorum from Members of the Committee, Councillor L.Sloan’s appointment ceased.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 18, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSR011 be referred back to Administration to conduct appropriate public consultation with respect to the concept of selling names of City of Edmonton facilities, and that subject to this consultation, come back to the Community Services Committee with an appropriate amended Facility Name Sale Policy, which includes parameters and categories of facilities that may be pursued. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 20, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

F.1.d.Multi-sport Tournament Facility Update 

K.Barnhart, B. Badger and C. Power, Community Services Department, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

S. Honour, National Shooting Team Member, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the following individuals be heard in a panel:

1.G.Shelton. Edmonton Sport Council
2.R.Stewart, Edmonton Minor Soccer Association
3.R.Kent, Nor’Wester AthleticAssociation

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

G.Shelton, Edmonton Sport Council; R.Stewart, Edmonton Minor Soccer Association; and
R.Kent, Nor’Wester Athletic Association, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

F.Fishburne, Nor’Wester Athletic Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor K.Leibovici left the meeting.

Pursuant to Section 151(1) of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw, Councillor
L.Sloan was named a Member of the Community Services Committee in order to maintain quorum.

R.Kent, Nor’Wester Athletic Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor K.Leibovici re-entered the meeting. There being a quorum from Members of the Committee, Councillor L.Sloan’s appointment ceased.

R.Stewart, Edmonton Minor Soccer Association, answered the Committee’s questions.

B. Badger, Community Services Department; and R.Chomyc, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Mayor S.Mandel entered the meeting.

B. Badger, Community Services Department; R. Chomyc, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Administration provide the following information to the May 15, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting:
  1. The environmental report conducted on the proposed Multi-sport Tournament Facility site and the associated remediation cost specifics prepared by the environmental consultant.
  2. A review of how extending the gun club lease through August 2007 could be accommodated, and the implications thereof.
  3. A step-by-step process outlining the requirements and timing for Nor’Wester Athletic Associationto proceed with a development permit for constructing the basement at their clubhouse.
  4. Information and timing of field construction on the south half of the site.
/ Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

B. Badger and K.Barnhart, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, S.Mandel, M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

Mayor S.Mandel left the meeting.

Transit Plans and Total Cost of the Multi-sport Tournament Facility Project

MOVED M.Phair:

1.That Administration provide informationto the Community Services Committee on potential transit plans for the Multi-sport Tournament Facility site at an appropriate time in October/November 2006.
2.That a service package be prepared for the Multi-sport Tournament Facility project, including roads, transit, etc., to be included in the 2007 draft budget. / Part 1
Transportation
Due: Oct. 23, 2006
Part 2
Corporate Bus.
City Council Budget

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici,M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

The Committee recessed at 12:05 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.b.CCivic Agencies Recruitment – Applicant Interviews for Edmonton Space and Science Foundation

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

The Committee met in private at 1:31 p.m.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That the Committee meet in public.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

The Committee met in public at 1:58 p.m.

Councillor K.Leibovici left the meeting.

Pursuant to Section 151(1) of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw, Councillor
L.Sloan was named a Member of the Community Services Committee in order to maintain quorum.

MOVED M.Phair:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the individual outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 1, 2006, Community Services Committee reportCR-01, be appointed to the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation for the term May 10, 2006, to April 30, 2007.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the May 1, 2006, Community Services Committee reportCR-01, remain in private until approved by City Council (Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, M.Phair, L.Sloan.

ABSENT: K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Request for Funding to Mount the Play “Black Rider” (M.Phair)

“I have attached a letter from RonJenkins requesting the City to provide a one-time grant of $15,000 to mount the play ‘Black Rider’ at the National Magnetic North Theatre Festival in June of 2006.
Please provide information on this request as to its importance and what funds may be available. Please confer with the Edmonton Arts Council on the response.
I would appreciate this inquiry returning as soon as possible.” / Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

Councillor K.Leibovici re-entered the meeting. There being a quorum from Members of the Committee, Councillor L.Sloan’s appointment ceased.

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Propane Tank Use Regulations (L.Sloan) 

J.Haak and I. Sterling, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 12, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSF004 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.c.CCity of Edmonton Downtown Arts Funding Facilities Review 

K.Barnhart, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

P. Ritco, The Citadel Theatre; and P.Gerrie, Winspear Centre, answered the Committee’s questions.

J. Mahon, Chair, Edmonton Arts Council, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair:

That the April 18, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW007 be referred back to Administration to come back to theMay 15, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting with the following additional information:
1.Income potential if the amount was increased from $2 to $4on parking after 6 p.m.for the underground parking lots.
2.What would be the income potential if all the funds generated from the Winspear Centre parking lot went to the Winspear Centre rather than to the City.
3.What funds might be needed in 2006 if it were pro-rated on an eight-month basis rather than 12-months for 2006. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006
F.1.c. cont.
Community Svcs.
Due: May 15, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

Critical Capital Needs of the Winspear Centre and the Citadel

MOVED K.Leibovici:

That, prior to the budget process, Administration provide a report to the Community Services Committee outlining the critical capital needs of the Winspear Centre and the Citadel Theatre. / Community Svcs.
Due: June 26, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

F.3.PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMNT DEPARTMENT

F.3.a.CAnimal Control Facility 

M.Garrett, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B.Anderson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Thata new Animal Control Facility be located near 137 Avenue and 163 Street and that the City purchase land for the facility on that site.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B.Anderson, K.Leibovici, M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor B.Anderson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

MAY 1, 2006

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Request for Funding to Mount the Play “Black Rider” (M. Phair)

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Propane Tank Use Regulations (L. Sloan) 

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a. Fees and Charges Policy C167

D.3.b. Youth Council 2006: Membership, Selection Process, Functions and Relationships Between the
Youth Council and the General Assembly of Youth

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.C Seniors Expansion Funding Shortfall

F.1.b.C Amendment to City of Edmonton Facility Name Sale Policy C477 

F.1.c. C City of Edmonton Downtown Arts Funding Facilities Review...... 12

F.1.d. Multi-sport Tournament Facility Update 

Transit Plans and Total Cost of the Multi-sport Tournament Facility Project

F.1.e. Childcare Funding - Follow-up Report 

F.1.f. Ice Time for Edmonton-based Teams – Additional Information 

F.1.g.C Elder Abuse Intervention Team’s Presentation at the International Conference on Aging in Copenhagen, Denmark 

F.2. EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.2.a. Change Order, Photo Enforcement Contract No. 863808

F.2.b. Settlements of all actions, claims or demands against the Commission – Semi-Annual Report
September 28, 2005 to December 31, 2005 

F.3. PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMNT DEPARTMENT

F.3.a.C Animal Control Facility 

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a. Edmonton Historical Board – 2005 Annual Report 

F.4.b.C Civic Agencies Recruitment – Applicant Interviews for Edmonton Space and Science
Foundation

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

O.ADJOURNMENT