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Transportation and Public Works Committee

Meeting Minutes1

July 9, 2002

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday, July 9, 2002

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
T. Cavanagh, Chair / T. Cavanagh
K. Leibovici, Vice-Chair / K. Leibovici
B. Anderson / B. Anderson
A. Bolstad / A. Bolstad
B. Smith / B. Smith

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor J. Batty
Councillor R. Hayter
Councillor S. Mandel
Councillor J. Melnychuk
Councillor D. Thiele
A. B. Maurer, City Manager
K. Weaver, Office of the City Clerk

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor T. Cavanagh called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor R. Hayter was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee Agenda for the July 9, 2002, meeting be adopted with the addition of replacement page 1 of Item
G.2.c. C – Transportation Planning Workshops.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

Councillor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Minutes of the June 25, 2002, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED T. Cavanagh:

That Item G.3.a. C be dealt with at 11:00 a.m., and that Item G.2.b. C be dealt with immediately following Item G.1.a.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee hear from the following delegations:

G.1.a. CBig Lake Basin Study Task Force Requests.

  1. Dr. P. Brennan, Chair, Big Lake Basin Study Task Force
  2. E. Hoyes, Alberta Environment

G.3.a.CFort Edmonton Cemetery/Burial Ground – Road Relocation.

  1. C. Cole
  2. P. Coutu
  3. L. Coutu-Maisonneuve
  4. G. Delorme
  5. C. Desjarlais
  6. D. Good Striker
  7. R. Wells

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Health Effects of Exposure to High Voltage Power Lines
(K. Leibovici).

“I request that the Administration bring forward a report regarding the health effects of exposure to high voltage power lines. As part of the report the Administration should:
  1. Provide a review of current research,
  2. Survey jurisdictions who have guidelines regarding proximity of development to power line corridors,
  3. Consult with Capital Health, Urban Development Institute, School Boards and other appropriate authorities, and
  4. Using the “precautionary principle”, provide recommendations for a policy which will govern developments adjacent to power line corridors.
I request that this report be brought back to the appropriate Committee on September 10, 2002.” / Planning & Dev.
Due: Sept. 10, 2002

D.1.b.Proposed Pedway Across 55 Street at the Allen Grey Hospital Site in Mill Woods Town Centre (T. Cavanagh).

“I understand that a private pedway has been proposed across 55 Street at the Allen Grey Hospital site in Mill Woods Town Centre, and that this proposal has not been accepted by the Administration as it does not conform to existing guidelines for pedways. The pedway is intended to link two elements of this not-for-profit extended care facility.
Can the Administration please provide me with a report outlining what steps would be necessary for City Council to consider this specific request under the Roadway Development Bylaw, without altering the overall guidelines that are in place for pedways.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Sept. 10, 2002

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Development of Rapid Transit Routes Throughout the City of Edmonton (A. Bolstad).

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.c.CTransportation Planning Workshops. 

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That Items D.2.a. and G.2.c. C be dealt with together.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

  1. That the June 11, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report (Item D.2.a.) be received for information.
  2. That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:
  1. That the City of Edmonton formally request Alberta Transportation commit to a timetable for completion of Anthony Henday Drive construction, and that funding be provided in the next business plan for completion of planning studies and preliminary design commencing in 2003.
  2. That the Administration bring forward a terms of reference schedule and funding strategy for the review of possible high speed transit technology and alignments in the north, west and southeast as outlined in the Transportation Master Plan.
  3. That the Administration bring forward recommendations in late fall or early next year to address the Dunvegan access road concerns, including identification of any necessary modifications of arterial roadways in the area.
  4. That the Administration develop strategies to ensure accommodation of traffic growth on existing and proposed railway grade separations, and work with CN to improve operation of at grade crossings.
  5. That the City of Edmonton continue to work with the City of St. Albert in the planning for roadway and transit facilities to accommodate future development.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

(Cont’d on p. 6)

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.CBig Lake Basin Study Task Force Requests. 

Dr. P. Brennan and E. Hoyes made a presentation.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

Dr. P. Brennan; E. Hoyes; and K. Sawatzky, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That Councillor K. Leibovici be appointed as the City of Edmonton’s representative to the Big Lake Basin Study Task Force.
  2. That the City Funding of an equal share of the outstanding Basin Study costs to a maximum of $10,000, be approved (funding available from the Drainage Operating Program through a reallocation of resources).
  3. That the June 18, 2002, Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.b.CAlberta Capital Region Alliance (ACRA) Transportation Plan (2003 – 2012). 

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, made a presentation.

Mayor B. Smith entered the meeting.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Alberta Capital Region Transportation Plan (2003 – 2012) (Attachment 1 of the June 20, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report) be approved.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici,
B. Smith.

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Development of Rapid Transit Routes Throughout the City of Edmonton (A. Bolstad). 

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.c.CTransportation Planning Workshops. 

(Cont’d from p. 5)

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR A. BOLSTAD, put:

  1. That the June 11, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report (Item D.2.a.) be received for information.
  2. That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:
  1. That the City of Edmonton formally request Alberta Transportation commit to a timetable for completion of Anthony Henday Drive construction, and that funding be provided in the next business plan for completion of planning studies and preliminary design commencing in 2003.
  2. That the Administration bring forward a terms of reference schedule and funding strategy for the review of possible high speed transit technology and alignments in the north, west and southeast as outlined in the Transportation Master Plan.
  3. That the Administration bring forward recommendations in late fall or early next year to address the Dunvegan access road concerns, including identification of any necessary modifications of arterial roadways in the area.
  4. That the Administration develop strategies to ensure accommodation of traffic growth on existing and proposed railway grade separations, and work with CN to improve operation of at grade crossings.
  5. That the City of Edmonton continue to work with the City of St. Albert in the planning for roadway and transit facilities to accommodate future development.

Councillor T. Cavanagh vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Leibovici presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh:

That Part 2 be changed to read:

That the Administration bring a preliminary assessment of resources and timelines required to undertake a review of possible high speed transit technology and alignments in the north, west and southeast as outlined in the Transportation Master Plan.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the words “to the September 24, 2002, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting” be added after the word “bring”.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT

TO THE AMENDMENT:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici,
B. Smith.

VOTE ON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, put:

That Part 2 be changed to read:

That the Administration bring to the September 24, 2002, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, a preliminary assessment of resources and timelines required to undertake a review of possible high speed transit technology and alignments in the north, west and southeast as outlined in the Transportation Master Plan.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT

AS AMENDED:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici,
B. Smith.

VOTE ON MOTION, AS AMENDED, put:

A. That the June 11, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report (Item D.2.a.) be received for information. / Transportation & Streets
  1. That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:
  1. That the City of Edmonton formally request Alberta Transportation commit to a timetable for completion of Anthony Henday Drive construction, and that funding be provided in the next business plan for completion of planning studies and preliminary design commencing in 2003.
  2. That the Administration bring to the September 24, 2002, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, a preliminary assessment of resources and timelines required to undertake a review of possible high speed transit technology and alignments in the north, west and southeast as outlined in the Transportation Master Plan.
  3. That the Administration bring forward recommendations in late fall or early next year to address the Dunvegan access road concerns, including identification of any necessary modifications of arterial roadways in the area.
  4. That the Administration develop strategies to ensure accommodation of traffic growth on existing and proposed railway grade separations, and work with CN to improve operation of at grade crossings.
  5. That the City of Edmonton continue to work with the City of St. Albert in the planning for roadway and transit facilities to accommodate future development.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED:B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, B. Smith.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici.

Councillor K. Leibovici vacated the Chair and Councillor T. Cavanagh presided.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That other transportation workshops be offered as requested by ward Councillors.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici,
B. Smith.

G.3.OTHER REPORTS

G.3.a.CFort Edmonton Cemetery/Burial Ground – Road Relocation. 

D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department; and C. Garvey, Chair, Edmonton Historical Board, made a presentation.

C. Coal made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor T. Cavanagh vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Leibovici presided. Councillor
T. Cavanagh left the meeting.

P. Coutu made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor T. Cavanagh re-entered the meeting. Councillor K. Leibovici vacated the Chair and Councillor T. Cavanagh presided.

L. Coutu-Maisonneuve, G. Good Striker, and R. Wells, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

Orders of the Day were called.

The Committee recessed at 12:12 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department; and D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

1.That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the future relocation of the short section of Rossdale Road that lies on top of the old Fort Edmonton cemetery and aboriginal burial ground be supported in principle.

2.That the Administration bring back options for a plan to relocate Rossdale Road, the potentials for cost sharing with other authorities and cost estimates, to the September 24, 2002 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad:

That in Part 1 the words “in principle” be deleted.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

VOTE ON COUNCILLOR K. LEIBOVICI’S MOTION, put:

1.That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That the future relocation of the short section of Rossdale Road that lies on top of the old Fort Edmonton cemetery and aboriginal burial ground be supported in principle.

2.That the Administration bring back options for a plan to relocate Rossdale Road, the potential for cost sharing with other authorities and cost estimates, to the September 24, 2002 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Sept. 24, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.b.Sole Source Contract – Mill Creek – Roper Road Stormwater Management Pond. 

K. Sawatzky, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That a sole source contract be utilized for the Design and Project Management of the Mill Creek – Roper Road Stormwater Management Pond. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici.

G.2.TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.a.Proposed Physical Closure of 128 Street at Yellowhead Trail – Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearing. 

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That a non-statutory public hearing on the physical closure of 128 Street north of Yellowhead Trail be set for 11:00 a.m. at the August 20, 2002, meeting of the Transportation and Public Works Committee. / Transportation & Streets
Due: Aug. 20, 2002
@ 11:00 a.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.e.Review of Plans to Alleviate Traffic Problems Developing on 160 Avenue in the Areas of Eaux Claires, Belle Rive and Cherry Grove. 

B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED T. Cavanagh:

That the June 11, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.d.178 Street Speed Limit (Pedestrian Crossings). 

MOVED K. Leibovici:

  1. That the June 6, 2002, Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information.
  2. That the Administration prepare a bylaw to reduce the speed limit from 60 km to 50 km on 178 Street south of Callingwood Road to 184 Street.
/ Transportation & Streets
Due: Sept. 10, 2002

B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

MOVED T. Cavanagh:

That the Committee meet in private.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

The Committee met in private at 2:21 p.m.

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

The Committee met in public at 3:28 p.m.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.c.Acquisition of Land – Strategies for Future Purchases.

MOVED T. Cavanagh:

  1. That the June 12, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information.
  2. That this report be dealt with In-Private and remain confidential as per Section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
/ Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.3.OTHER REPORTS

G.3.b.C2002 DATS Review Business Model Options.

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the July 2, 2002, Office of the City Manager report be dealt with in private and remain confidential as per Section 25(1)(c)(iii) and 27(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
  2. That Council hear a presentation from the Administration, and that Members of Council be allowed one round of questions.
  3. That Members of Council be allowed to submit additional questions to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on July 29, 2002.
  4. That this item be referred back to the Transportation and Public Works Committee for the August 20, 2002 meeting.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor T. Cavanagh asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 91. B.L. 12300)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

index to MINUTES

A.1.CALL TO ORDER......

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA......

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES......

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS......

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Health Effects of Exposure to High Voltage Power Lines (K. Leibovici)......

D.1.b.Proposed Pedway Across 55 Street at the Allen Grey Hospital Site in Mill Woods Town Centre
(T. Cavanagh)......

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Development of Rapid Transit Routes Throughout the City of Edmonton (A. Bolstad). /6

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.a.CBig Lake Basin Study Task Force Requests. 

G.1.b.Sole Source Contract – Mill Creek – Roper Road Stormwater Management Pond. 

G.1.c.Acquisition of Land – Strategies for Future Purchases......