COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, December 3, 2001

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
L. Langley, Chair / L. Langley
E. Gibbons, Vice-Chair / E. Gibbons *
J. Melnychuk / J. Melnychuk *
M. Phair / M. Phair

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor A. Bolstad. *
Councillor B. Anderson. *
Councillor J. Batty. *
Councillor K. Leibovici. *
Councillor T. Cavanagh. *
A. B. Maurer, City Manger. *
S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk.
* Attended part of the meeting.

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Councillor L. Langley called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor A. Bolstad was in attendance.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the December 3, 2001 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

a) Additions:

F.4.a. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Arts Travel Community
Investment Program Grants Recommendations.

b) Deletions:

D.4.b. Appeal Notice – Johann J. Antoniw, of 10825 – 156
Street, Edmonton, Alberta – Order to Remedy a
Contravention of the Nuisance Bylaw 10406.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Minutes of the November 19, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting, and of the November 2/20, 2001 Special Community Services Committee meeting, be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair:

That items D.4.a., F.1.a., F.1.b., F.1.c. C, F.1.d., F.1.e., F.1.f., F.4.c. C and F.4.d. be exempted for debate; and

F.3. EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a. Renewal of Maintenance Contract for the Public Safety Radio
System. Ø

1.  That a Contract Purchase Order be awarded to M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Corp. for the maintenance of the network equipment of the City of Edmonton’s Public Safety Radio System.
2.  That the Contract to M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Corp. be for a 5-year term with an option to extend for an additional 5 years for an amount not to exceed $4 million over the 10-year period. / Police Service

F.3.b. Extension of the EPS Computer Maintenance Contract with MicroAge Computer Centres. Ø

That Purchase Order R875843 (for Personal Computer and Printer support for the Edmonton Police Service) be extended for the third year with an option to renew for a fourth and fifth (the final year) of a 5-year agreement, by an amount of approximately $600,000.00 per year (including GST). The revised total value of the Purchase Order over the 5-year period will be approximately $2,485,000.00 (including GST). / Police Service

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a. C Edmonton Arts Council – 2001 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations.

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council approve the Arts Travel Community Investment Grant Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 26, 2001 Edmonton Arts Council report.

F.4.b. Authority to Enter Contract – Parking Enforcement Services. Ø

1.  That the City enter into a contract with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires for provision of parking enforcement services for a period of two years with an option to extend the term for a further period of one year.
2.  That authorization be given for this contract expenditure which may exceed $1,000,000.00 per year. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED M. Phair:

a) That the following item be made time specific for 3:00 p.m.:

F.1.c. C The Incident on Whyte Avenue the Morning of July 2,
2001.

b) That the Community Services Committee hear from the following
delegations:

F.1.f. Regulation of Pesticides in Municipalities.

1. S. Budnick, Landscape Alberta, Nursery Trades
Association.
2, T. Pulfer, Green Oasis.
3. M. Lightfoot.
4, S. Barnes.
5. M. Kalmanovitch, Earth’s General Store.
6. C. Dodd.
7. M. Pagnotta.
8. L. Radomske.

F.1.c. C. The Incident on Whyte Avenue the Morning of July 2,
2001.

S. Lowe, Old Strathcona Business Association,

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.b. C City of Edmonton Low-Income and Special Needs Housing Strategy 2001-2011. Ø

MOVED M. Phair:

That the November 14, 2001 Community Services Department report be postponed to the January 7, 2002 Community Services Committee meeting, to be heard at 10:00 a.m. / Community Svcs.
Due: Jan. 7, 2002.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.4. STATUTORY HEARINGS AND APPEALS

D.4.a. Appeal Notice – Garry Wagstaff, of 12321 – 81 Street, Edmonton, Alberta - Untidy and Unsightly Property - Continuation from October 29, 2001 Community Services Committee Meeting. Ø

At the October 29, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting, G. Wagstaff; and D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Complaints and Investigations), made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. Copies of letters of support from the community and photos of the property were circulated to Members of the Committee, and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

At the October 29, 2001 Community Services Committee meeting, the following motion was passed:

  1. That this appeal be referred back to the Administration to prepare a report dealing with possible business licence issues for the Community Services Committee after a licence review is completed and that the Planning and Development Department (Licensing) be invited to attend.
  2. That the Administration notify the appellant when this item comes back.

Councillor L. Langley explained the hearing process and called the appeal.

Councillor E. Gibbons stated that he was not in attendance during the hearing held on October 29, 2001. He would, therefore, not participate in the deliberations or vote on item D.4.a. Councillor E. Gibbons left the meeting and did not participate in the deliberations or vote on item D.4.a.

G. Wagstaff made a presentation.

D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department (Complaints and Investigations), made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

G. Wagstaff made a further presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Direction be varied to allow the appellant until April 1, 2002 to reduce the number of vehicles stored on his property to six (6). / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair

ABSENT: E. Gibbons.

DECISION BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ON APPEAL NOTICE – GARRY WAGSTAFF, OF 12321 – 81 STREET, EDMONTON, ALBERTA – UNTIDY AND UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY – CONTINUATION FROM OCTOBER 29, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING.

Councillor L. Langley stated the following:

In dealing with this appeal, the Community Services Committee heard from Mr. Gerry Wagstaff, who is the appellant; and Mr. David Aitken from the Administration.

Based on what was heard, the Committee’s decision is to vary the Direction from the City Administration.

The Committee based its decision on the fact that the property is untidy and unsightly due to the excessive number of vehicles stored on the property, and the appellant requires the additional time to allow for the sale and removal of at least three of those vehicles.

S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk, confirmed Mr. Wagstaff’s address for service to receive the Committee’s written decision.

B. Anderson entered the meeting.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.d. Neighbourhoods and Schools. Ø

J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

J. Tustian, General Manager; and G. Witt, Community Services Department; and Heather McRae, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Chair of the Community Services Committee contact the Chairs of the three (3) School Boards to explore a joint task group and terms of reference on mutual issues regarding school sites. / Community Services Committee.
Due: February 4, 2002.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

Councillor J. Melnychuk left the meeting.

F.1.e. Clarke Stadium (Legacy and Surplus Funds). Ø

Councillor J. Melnychuk re-entered the meeting.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; and C. Stasynec, Office of the City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the City Manager and the General Manager of Community Services Department bring forward to the next meeting of the Local Organizing Committee a request to reconsider the two $400,000.00 amounts and consider re-directing them to the City’s first two priority items. / City Manager and Community Svcs.
Due: Feb. 4, 2002.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED J. Melnychuk:

That the Administration prepare a report for the April 2, 2002, Community Services Committee meeting that explores and addresses the issues around the installation of artificial turf in Clarke Stadium. The report preparation is to include consultation with stakeholders. / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 2, 2002.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED L. Langley:

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

The Committee recessed at 11:03 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:10 a.m.

F.4. OTHER REPORTS

F.4.c. C Effectiveness of the Cat Licensing Bylaw. Ø

M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

M. Garrett and D. Leeb, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the October 11, 2001 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.
  2. That the Administration prepare an integrated Animal Control Bylaw as described in Attachment #2 of the October 11, 2001 Planning and Development report.
  3. That the proposed change for a new Animal Control Bylaw as shown in the section titled “Recommended Process and Timelines” in Attachment #2 of the October 11, 2001 Planning and Development Department report, be brought before the Community Services Committee and City Council for direction before drafting the new Bylaw.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in private.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

The Committee met in private at 11:45 a.m.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

The Committee met in public at 11:58 a.m.

The Committee recessed at 12:00 noon.

The Committee reconvened at 1:31 p.m.

Councillor J. Melnychuk was absent.

F.1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a. Partnership Between the Greater Edmonton Foundation and the Capital Health Authority for a Pilot Project. Ø

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, made a presentation to the Committee.

Councillors J. Batty and K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; K. Barnhart, Community Services Department; K. Fearnley, Greater Edmonton Foundation; and F. Langer, Capital Health Authority, answered the Committee’s questions. A letter dated November 20, 2001, from the Honourable Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Alberta Seniors, to Mr. T. Dennis Vasquez, Board Chair, Greater Edmonton Foundation Housing for Seniors, was distributed to Members of the Committee and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

MOVED M. Phair:

That Community Services Committee approve the Greater Edmonton Foundation and the Capital Health Authority Supportive Living Pilot Project Proposal (Attachment 1 of the November 15, 2001 Community Services Department report), subject to all capital and operational funding being available from non-City sources. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

F.1.f. Regulation of Pesticides in Municipalities. Ø

B. Anderson, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

S. Budnick, Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. A written copy of the presentation, and a pamphlet entitled “A Calgarian’s Guide to a Healthy Yard”, was distributed to Members of the Committee and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

T. Pulfer, Green Oasis, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. A written copy of the presentation was distributed to Members of the Committee and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

M. Lightfoot, Lawns for Kids, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

S. Barnes made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

M. Kalmanovitch, Earth’s General Store, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

C. Dodd made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. A photograph was circulated to the Members of the Committee to view but was not filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

M. Pagnotta made a presentation.

L. Radomske made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee hear from L. Gannett.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

L. Gannett made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

B. Anderson and D. Kirchner, Community Services Department; and Carla Conkin, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED M. Phair:

1.  That the October 3, 2001 Community Services Department report be received for information.
2.  That the Community Services Department come back to the Community Services Committee in late February 2002 with proposed Terms of Reference for the formation of an Advisory Committee made up of stakeholders, experts and citizens. The Advisory Committee will focus on education of the public about the use and misuse of pesticides, a review of the City’s use of pesticides and planning for future reduction of pesticide use. / Community Svcs.
Due: Feb. 25, 2002.
F.1.f. Continued
Community Svcs.
Due: Feb. 25, 2002.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED M. Phair:

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

The Committee recessed at 3:35 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 3:42 p.m.

Councillor T. Cavanagh entered the meeting.

F.1.c. C The Incident on Whyte Avenue the Morning of July 2, 2001. Ø

MOVED L. Langley: