EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

MEMBERS: / PRESENT:
S.Mandel, Chair / S.Mandel
R.Hayter, Vice-Chair / R.Hayter
K.Krushell / K.Krushell
J.Melnychuk / J.Melnychuk
D. Thiele / D. Thiele

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor B.Anderson
Councillor J. Batty

Councillor E.Gibbons
Councillor K. Leibovici
Councillor M.Nickel
CouncillorM.Phair
A.B.Maurer, City Manager
J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S.Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

CouncillorK.Krushellwas absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J.Melnychuk:

That the May 17, 2006, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, J.Melnychuk,D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED R.Hayter:

That the May 3, 2006,Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, J.Melnychuk, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The Committee exempted the following items for debate: E.1.a., E.1.b., E.2.b. C, E.4.a., E.5.a. and the in-private item E.1.c.

MOVED R.Hayter:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.BondMarket Investments (S.Mandel)

That the revised due date of June 14, 2006, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: June 14, 2006

D.3.b.EdmontonCity Charter Terms of Reference

That the revised due date of July 12, 2006, be approved. / Corporate Bus.
Due: July 12, 2006

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.a.CCityHallSchool Partnership Program

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the EdmontonCityHallSchool proceed with two week-long pilot classes for November and December 2006 at a cost of $34,510 and that the source of funds be Council Contingency.

E.2.c.CExpropriation of Six Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road, North of 127 Avenue 

That the Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act approve the expropriation of the properties legally described in Attachment 1 of the April 21, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COL005 and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, J.Melnychuk, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

Councillor K.Krushell entered the meeting.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.City-Wide Wi-Fi Service (M. Nickel)

“I would like to request that Administration prepare a report outlining the feasibility and potential benefits to implementing a city-wide, publicly-accessible Wi-Fi “hot spot” service.
The report should address the following questions:
1.Has the City of Edmonton done any research into the possibility of introducing city-wide Wi-Fi service?
2.Are any plans in the works for the City of Edmonton to introduce city-wide Wi-Fi service?
3.If yes, what has been discovered/accomplished?
4.If no, why has the City not pursued this initiative?
5.What models/initiatives have other cities put forward regarding the development and deployment of a city-wide Wi-Fi service?
6.What ownership and funding options exist (i.e. public ownership, private ownership, public-private partnerships, etc.)?
7.What are the benefits associated with the deployment of a city-wide Wi-Fi service?
8.What measures could be put in place to ensure access for all citizens (i.e. sliding cost dependent on income, etc)?
I would appreciate the response to come back to Executive Committee in approximately eight weeks.” / Corporate Svcs.
Due: July 12, 2006

D.1.bCity’s Register of Historic Resources relating to 10132 – 122 Street, OliverHouse(J. Batty/M. Phair)

“We would like the following information regarding Oliver house on the City’s Register of Historic Resources at 10132 – 122 Street:
1.What is the current zoning on this property? What is the historic designation and when was that determined?
2.We understand the house was declared unfit by Capital Health in March 2005. Why was it declared as such and what is the current status of the house?
3.Has the City recently inspected this house and if so what is the City’s analysis of the problems?
4.We understand that a demolition order was applied for. What has the City done to try to preserve this house? Are there not five or six adjoining properties that are on the Registry? Has the City considered acquiring this property?
5.Please provide any other related information on this property.” / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 12, 2006

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.4.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.a.Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan Review 

MOVED J.Melnychuk:

That item E.4.a. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

J.Wright, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the April 26, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP041 be postponed to the June 28, 2006, Executive Committee meeting, as the first item of business. / Planning & Dev.
Due:June 28, 2006
First Item

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

E.5.OTHER REPORTS

E.5.a.Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee - Annual Report 2005 

D. Chewka, Chair, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. L. Auger,Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, answered the Committee’s questions

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the 2005 Annual Report of the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 2, 2006, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee report 2006CAEA01 be received for information. / Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

E.2.CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.b.C2005 Investment Committee Annual Report 

R.Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. S.McPherson and E.Mulyk, Corporate Services Department; and
A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED R.Hayter:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the April 20, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COF046 be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

E.1.OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

E.1.a.Response to Bill 28, the Local Authorities Election Amendment Act 

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the May 1, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC034 be received for information. / City Manager

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

E.1.b.Procedures and Committees Bylaw Project Proposal

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele:

That the April 27, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC044 be received for information. / City Manager

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S.Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

The Committee recessed at 10:37 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 11:45 a.m.

Councillors K.Krushell and D. Thiele were absent.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

E.1.c.Civic Agencies Recruitment – Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Applicant Interview

MOVED J.Melnychuk:

That the Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 17, 13 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, J.Melnychuk.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in private at 11:46 a.m.

MOVED J.Melnychuk:

That the Committee meet in public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

The Committee met in public at 11:56 a.m.

MOVED J.Melnychuk:

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendation as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2006, Executive Committee report CR-01, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2006, Executive Committee report
    CR-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:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K. Krushell, J.Melnychuk,
D. Thiele.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

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CHAIRCITY CLERK

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INDEX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

MAY 17, 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

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1 ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.City-Wide Wi-Fi Service (M. Nickel)

D.1.bCity’s Register of Historic Resources relating to 10132 – 122 Street, Oliver House
(J. Batty/M. Phair)

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a.Bond Market Investments (S. Mandel)

D.3.b.Edmonton City Charter Terms of Reference

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

E.1.a.Response to Bill 28, the Local Authorities Election Amendment Act

E.1.b.Procedures and Committees Bylaw Project Proposal 

E.1.c.Civic Agencies Recruitment – Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Applicant
Interview

E.2. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

E.2.a. C City Hall School Partnership Program 

E.2.b. C2005 Investment Committee Annual Report 

E.2.c. C Expropriation of Six Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road, North of 127 Avenue 

E.4 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

E.4.a.Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan Review 

E.5 OTHER REPORTS

E.5.a.Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee - Annual Report 2005 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

O.ADJOURNMENT