Community Services Committee Minutes

September 21, 2009

Members: / Present:
B. Henderson, Chair / B. Henderson
L. Sloan, Vice-Chair / L. Sloan
R. Hayter / R. Hayter
K. Krushell / K. Krushell

Also in Attendance:

Councillor J. Batty

Councillor T. Caterina

Councillor D. Iveson

Councillor A. Sohi

S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Councillor B. Henderson called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved R. Hayter:

That the September 21, 2009, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

E.1.Argyll Velodrome Site Review

E.5Animal Control Advisory Board Membership

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

Moved L.Sloan:

That theSeptember 8, 2009, Community Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

A.4.Protocol Items

Award for Woman of the Year (Councillor B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson had the opportunity to attend the Consumer Choice Awards Ceremony, at which time Councillor K. Krushell received the Award for Woman of the Year. Councillor B. Henderson on behalf of City Council congratulated Councillor K. Krushell on receiving this award.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items

The Committee selected the following items for debate: E.1., E.2., E.3., E.4., and E.6.

S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk; and C. Ward, Capital Construction Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved L. Sloan:

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Animal Control Facility – Outcome Amendments

That the revised due date of October 5, 2009, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Oct. 5/09

D.2.The Art of Living Implementation Plan – Annual Update

That the revised due date of October 5, 2009, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Oct. 5/09

D.3.Family and Community Support Services Information and Update

That the revised due date of October 5, 2009, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Oct. 5/09

D.4.Specific Initiatives for Incorporation of Public Art

That the revised due date of November 2, 2009, be approved. / Edmonton Arts Council
Due: Nov. 2/09

D.5.Measuring Up Action Plan

That the revised due date of November 16, 2009, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 16/09

D.6.Downtown Skateboarding Restrictions (S. Mandel)

That the revised due date of November 16, 2009, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 16/09

D.7.Partnership Agreement with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

That the revised due date of November 16, 2009, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 16/09

E.REPORTS

E.5.Animal Control Advisory Board - Membership

That the membership composition for the Animal Control Advisory Board remainunchanged. / Planning & Dev.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Moved K. Krushell:

That Community Services Committee hear from the following speakers (in a panel for E.1):

E.1.Argyll Velodrome Site Review

  1. D. Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association
  2. M. Leedham, Argyll Community League
  3. J. Henoch
  4. C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada
  5. D. Trautman, Argyll Community League
  6. F. Mitchell

E.3.Recreation Centre Business Case and Cost Recovery Estimates

  1. F. Mitchell

E.4.Pre-engineered Arena Structures

  1. J. Leavitt, Academic and Athletic Development Institute.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

E.REPORTS

E.1.Argyll Velodrome Site Review

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

R. Smyth, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association; M. Leedham, Argyll Community League; C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada; J. Henoch;
D. Trautman, Argyll Community League; and F. Mitchell, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

A copy of a handout provided by C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada, was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Copies of a handout provided by F. Mitchell were distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

R. Smyth, L. Cochrane, General Manager, and B. Badger, Community Services Department; M. Young, Corporate Services Department (Law);and R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department; answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved L. Sloan:

Velodrome Redevelopment Project
  1. That further consideration of the Velodrome Redevelopment Project occur in conjunction with an infrastructure assessment to be conducted of the existing Velodrome.
  2. That Administration report back on where redevelopment of the Velodrome rests in relation to other priorities, for recreation facilities in the City of Edmonton.
/ Community Svcs.
Due: Jan. /10

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

Moved K. Krushell:

That the September 10, 2009, Community Services Department report 2009CSR014 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

Argyll Community League Reimbursement of Costs

Moved L. Sloan:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council that:

The Argyll Community League be reimbursed $20,470 from the 2009 Council contingency.

Not Put

Councillors B. Henderson and L. Sloan requested that this item be referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

E.2.Reduced Hours at Facilities/Attractions – Status Update (2010 Update)

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and R. Smyth, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved K. Krushell:

That the September 10, 2009, Community Services Department report 2009CSR023 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

Moved B. Henderson:

User Concerns regarding cuts at Facilities/Attractions
That Administration report to Community Services Committee on information concerning the reaction from users in response to existing cuts at Facilities/Attractions. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 16/09

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

E.3.Recreation Centre Business Case and Cost Recovery Estimates

R. Smyth, Community Services Department, made a presentationand answered the Committee’s questions.

F. Mitchell, made a presentation.

The Committee recessed at 12:01 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:41 p.m.

Councillor K. Krushell was absent.

R. Smyth, L. Cochrane, General Manager, and R. Jevne, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

C. Ward, Capital Construction Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved L. Sloan:

That the September 10, 2009, Community Services Department report 2009CSR017 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, L. Sloan.

Absent:K. Krushell.

E.4.Pre-engineered Arena Structures

C. Ward, Capital Construction Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

J. Leavitt, Academic and Athletic Development Institute, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the Committee hear from J. Jones, Academic and Athletic Development Institute.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, L. Sloan.

Absent:K. Krushell.

J. Jones, Academic and Athletic Development Institute, answered the Committee’s questions.

L. Cochrane, General Manager,and R. Jevne, Community Services Department; and C. Ward and C. Young, Capital Construction Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved L. Sloan:

That the September 15, 2009, Capital Construction Department/Community Services Department report 2009CC3211 be received for information. / Construction
Community Svcs.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, L. Sloan.

Absent:K. Krushell.

E.6.Fire Hydrant Failures

G. Hubbick; and J. Haak and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

T. Roehr, EPCOR, answered the Committee’s questions

Moved B. Henderson:

Fire Hydrant Failures – Additional Information
That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee on:
  1. Reported hydrant failures, cross-referenced with the servicing contract with EPCOR, including incidents of reported hydrant failures and costs to remedy.
  2. Incidences of hydrants found by EPCOR to be out of order during semi-annual checks.
  3. The funds spent by EPCOR for the years 2004 to 2009 (to date) for restoring, repairing, replacing fire hydrants.
  4. Policy changes in reporting of hydrant failures by Fire Rescue Services
/ Community Svcs
EPCOR Water Services Inc.
Due: Jan./10

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, L. Sloan.

Absent:K. Krushell.

Moved L. Sloan:

That the September 1, 2009, Community Services Department report 2009CSF001 be received for information. / Community Svcs
EPCOR Water Services Inc.

Carried

For the Motion:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, L. Sloan.

Absent:K. Krushell.

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

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

S.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

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ChairCity Clerk

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order......

A.2.Adoption of Agenda......

A.3.Adoption of Minutes......

A.4.Protocol Items......

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items......

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear......

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Animal Control Facility – Outcome Amendments......

D.2.The Art of Living Implementation Plan – Annual Update......

D.3.Family and Community Support Services Information and Update...

D.4.Specific Initiatives for Incorporation of Public Art......

D.5.Measuring Up Action Plan......

D.6.Downtown Skateboarding Restrictions (S. Mandel)......

D.7.Partnership Agreement with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

E.REPORTS

E.1.Argyll Velodrome Site Review

Argyll Community League Reimbursement of Costs

E.2.Reduced Hours at Facilities/Attractions – Status Update (2010 Update)

E.3.Recreation Centre Business Case and Cost Recovery Estimates...

E.4.Pre-engineered Arena Structures......

E.5.Animal Control Advisory Board - Membership......

E.6.Fire Hydrant Failures......

R.NOTICES OF MOTION......

S.ADJOURNMENT......

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