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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1

February 22, 1999

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, February 22, 1999

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
R. Rosenberger, Chair / R. Rosenberger
A. Bolstad, Vice-Chair / A. Bolstad
B. Mason / B. Mason
J. Taylor / J. Taylor

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor B. Anderson*
Councillor M. Phair*
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager*
S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk.

*Attended part of the meeting.

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Councillor R. Rosenberger called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor B. Anderson was in attendance.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Taylor:

1.That the Community Services Committee Agenda for the February 22, 1999 meeting be adopted.

2.That Item C.1.b. - Special Event Agreement – 1999 Telus Edmonton Open, be deleted from the agenda.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Minutes of the February 8, 1999 Community Services Committee meeting and the February 11, 1999 Special Community Services Committee meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED J. Taylor:

That items D.2.a., F.1.a. C, F.1.b., F.2.a., F.3.a., and F.4.a., be exempted for debate; and

F.1.c.License with Edmonton Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) for Winter Ice Arena Rentals.

1.That approval be given to enter into a Winter Ice Arena License with the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association for Minor Hockey Ice time in City Arenas, as per the attached Facility License 3207.
2.That the License be acceptable in form to Corporate Services (Law Branch) and in content to the General Manager of the Community Services Department. / Community Svcs.

carried

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee hear from the following on:

C.1.a. Prostitution and Derelict Housing in the Norwood, Alberta Avenue and Eastwood Neighbourhoods.

1.S. Wissink, Edmonton Downtown Development
Corporation

F.1.a. CNatural Areas Acquisition and Conservation.

1.R. Merry

2.R. Robinson

3.A. Bell

F.2.a.Year 2000 – February 1999 Update.

1.Melody Tomkow, Edmonton Association for Y2K Preparedness

2.Tooker Gomberg

F.4.a.Recommendation from the Names Advisory Committee.

1.E. Rostalski, Chair, Edmonton FireFighters Memorial

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.CNatural Areas Acquisition and Conservation.

E. Napora made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

D. Ladouceur, N. Lipton, C. Dodd and D. Clandfield, made presentations.

R. Robinson made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

A. Bell made a presentation.

Councillor M. Phair entered the meeting.

F.3.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a.Safer Cities Task Force Recommendation on Prostitution.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That item F.3.a. be dealt with upon completion of item F.1.a. C.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.a.CNatural Areas Acquisition and Conservation.

B. Anderson, Community Services Department; R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department;, and R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the establishment of an interest-bearing Natural Areas Reserve Fund, to be held by the Community Services Department, to facilitate the acquisition and conservation of natural areas be approved;

2a.That the Community Services Department 1999 Land Acquisition Program No. 99-21-0002 be reduced by $150,000, from $360,000 to $210,000 (reduction in transfer from Parkland Purchase Reserve Account [PPRA]);

2b.That the $150,000 reduction in the transfer from the PPRA be transferred to the Natural Areas Reserve Fund; and

2c. That a new Capital Budget project: Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation Program No. 99-21-5390 be created, with a budget of $300,000 to be funded equally by $150,000 from the Natural Areas Reserve Fund and from partner funding.

1.That the Administration report back to City Council regarding future potential funding sources by October 1, 1999.

2.That the Administration report back to City Council by October 1, 1999 with a prioritized list of sites for acquisition and conservation, associated budget/costs and timing.

3.That the City explore with the Province changes to existing legislation that will enhance the ability of the City to acquire natural areas at reduced cost to the City.

AMENDMENT MOVED: A. Bolstad:

That a part 6 be added as follows:

6.That the Administration appoint a Conservation Officer to explore and coordinate efforts to preserve natural areas in Edmonton.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad, B. Mason.

OPPOSED:R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

AMENDMENT MOVED: A. Bolstad:

That in Part 5 the words “the use of Restricted Development Area lands and” be added after the words “the Province”.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad.

OPPOSED:B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

AMENDMENT MOVED: A. Bolstad:

That in Part 3 the words “including the use of Municipal Reserve Dedication” be added after the words “funding sources”.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad, B. Mason.

OPPOSED:R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOTION ON ITEM F.1.a. C., put:

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

1.That the establishment of an interest-bearing Natural Areas Reserve Fund, to be held by the Community Services Department, to facilitate the acquisition and conservation of natural areas be approved;

2a.That the Community Services Department 1999 Land Acquisition Program No. 99-21-0002 be reduced by $150,000, from $360,000 to $210,000 (reduction in transfer from Parkland Purchase Reserve Account [PPRA]);

2b.That the $150,000 reduction in the transfer from the PPRA be transferred to the Natural Areas Reserve Fund; and

2c. That a new Capital Budget project: Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation Program No. 99-21-5390 be created, with a budget of $300,000 to be funded equally by $150,000 from the Natural Areas Reserve Fund and from partner funding.

4.That the Administration report back to City Council regarding future potential funding sources by October 1, 1999.

5.That the Administration report back to City Council by October 1, 1999 with a prioritized list of sites for acquisition and conservation, associated budget/costs and timing.

6.That the City explore with the Province changes to existing legislation that will enhance the ability of the City to acquire natural areas at reduced cost to the City.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Administration develop a strategy for the preservation of Little Mountain lands which includes land swapping and that this report be brought back to the March 24, 1999 Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: Mar. 24, 1999

carried

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.3.EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE

F.3.a.Safer Cities Task Force Recommendation on Prostitution.

Supt. D. Gibbs, Edmonton Police Service, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

K. Quinn, Edmonton Police Service, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the January 21, 1999 Edmonton Police Service report be received for information. / Police Service

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.City Pound Charges Levied on Owners Reclaiming Pets (A. Bolstad).

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“This inquiry has to do with the operation of the City Pound and the charges the City levies on dog owners who want to claim their pet.
My questions are as follows:
7.How many animals are brought to the pound each year and how many are claimed?
8.What steps are taken to attempt to find the owner? For example, do we scan for microchips or tattoos?
9.Does it appear that the $250 fine for having an unlicensed dog deters owners from reclaiming their pet?
10.What happens to the animals which are not claimed? Are some or most sent to the University for research purposes? Does the City have an agreement with the University governing this relationship?
11.Does the Edmonton SPCA have any suggestions or concerns relative to the operation of the City Pound?” / Police Service
Due:April 26, 1999

D.1.b.Reducing the Number of Unwanted and Stray Cats in Edmonton
(A. Bolstad).

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“This inquiry has to do with the thousands of cats the Edmonton SPCA takes in each year as strays and the thousands more it is given by people who no longer want to take care of them.
Unfortunately, I am told that the SPCA is only able to find homes for a small percentage of these animals and the rest have to be put down.
With that in mind, I am wondering what steps the City could take, in conjunction with the SPCA, to reduce the number of unwanted and/or stray cats in our city.
For example, could additional measures be taken to encourage responsible ownership among Edmontonians? Would it make sense to develop a registration system to help the SPCA or others reunite a cat with its owner?
I would appreciate it if the Administration could review this situation, in conjunction with the SPCA, and report back to the Community Services Committee with its findings and recommendations that it feels would be of assistance.” / Police Service
Due:April 26, 1999
D.1.b. Cont’d
Police Service
Due:April 26, 1999

C.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NOTE:The following item was not dealt with at the February 8, 1999 Community Services Committee meeting.

C.1.a.Prostitution and Derelict Housing in the Norwood, Alberta Avenue and Eastwood Neighborhoods.

G. Stewart-Palmer, Corporate Services Department (Law), made a presentation.

S. Wissink, Edmonton Downtown Development Corporation, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

G. Stewart-Palmer, Corporate Services Department (Law); and L. Benowski, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

Orders of the Day were called.

The Committee recessed at 12:04 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (M. Phair).

MOVED J. Taylor:

That item D.2.a. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the February 8, 1999 Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

C.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

C.1.a.Prostitution and Derelict Housing in the Norwood, Alberta Avenue and Eastwood Neighborhoods.

L. Benowski, Planning and Development Department; K. Barnhart, Community Services Department; and G. Stewart-Palmer, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the January 11, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.
Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

F.1.b.Edmonton Space and Science Centre – Financial Needs and Future Development Plans for the Centre.

D. Rudge, Community Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the February 3, 1999 Community Services Department report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.2.EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT

F.2.a.Year 2000 – February 1999 Update.

J. Penrod, General Manager, Emergency Response Department, made a presentation.

MOVED B. Mason:

That the Community Services Committee hear from A. Bischoff.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

M. Tomkow and T. Gomberg made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

A. Bischoff, on behalf of A. Clements and B. Berllinguette, made a presentation.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the Community Services Committee hear from A. Rogers, Sundance Housing Co-op Ltd.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

A. Rogers made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

J. Penrod, General Manager, and J. Galanka, Emergency Response Department; and J. Mills, Corporate Services Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

That the February 10, 1999 Emergency Response Department report be received for information. / Emergency Response
Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

F.4.OTHER REPORTS

F.4.a.Recommendation from the Names Advisory Committee.

E. Rostalski, Chair, Edmonton FireFighters Memorial, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

M. Lawrence and L. de Boer, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED J. Taylor:

12.That the name Wallace (Wally) McSween Park be adopted.

13.That the neighbourhood name Blackmud Creek be adopted.

14.That the following roadway names be adopted: Byrne Court, Byrne Crescent, Ball Cove, Burrows Court, and Blackmud Creek Drive.

15.That the following names be adopted for use in Terwilligar Towne Neighbourhood and placed on the Names Reserve List: Dr. Ivanna Tataryn, Robert Taylor Telford, Peter Tompkins, Cecil Robert Tredger, Herman Trelle, and Herbert Geave Turner.

16.That the following roadway names be adopted: Lamb Crescent, Lincoln Crescent, Lambert Court, Leger Way, and Loewen Court.

17.That the following roadway names be adopted: Haswell Way, Haswell Cove, Haswell Place, Haswell Court, Haswell Gate North, and Haswell Gate South.

18.That the following roadway names be adopted: Harker Close, Haliburton Road, Haliburton Crescent, Haliburton Court, and Haliburton Close.

19.That the name Fire Fighters Memorial Plaza be adopted.

20.That the following roadway names be adopted: Brennan Court, and Brennan Crescent.

Members of the Committee requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

MOTION ON PARTS 1, 2, 4 8, and 9, put:

21.That the name Wallace (Wally) McSween Park be adopted.
22.That the neighbourhood name Blackmud Creek be adopted.
23.That the following names be adopted for use in Terwilligar Towne Neighbourhood and placed on the Names Reserve List: Dr. Ivanna Tataryn, Robert Taylor Telford, Peter Tompkins, Cecil Robert Tredger, Herman Trelle, and Herbert Geave Turner.
24.That the name Fire Fighters Memorial Plaza be adopted.
25.That the following roadway names be adopted: Brennan Court, and Brennan Crescent. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PARTS 3, 5, 6 and 7, put:

26.That the following roadway names be adopted: Byrne Court, Byrne Crescent, Ball Cove, Burrows Court, and Blackmud Creek Drive.
27.That the following roadway names be adopted: Lamb Crescent, Lincoln Crescent, Lambert Court, Leger Way, and Loewen Court.
28.That the following roadway names be adopted: Haswell Way, Haswell Cove, Haswell Place, Haswell Court, Haswell Gate North, and Haswell Gate South.
29.That the following roadway names be adopted: Harker Close, Haliburton Road, Haliburton Crescent, Haliburton Court, and Haliburton Close. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor R. Rosenberger asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 100. B.L. 9999, as amended)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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Community Services Committee

Meeting Minutes1

February 22, 1999