Community Services Committee Minutes

April 7, 2008

Members: / Present:
K. Leibovici, Chair / K. Leibovici
D. Iveson, Vice-Chair / D. Iveson
T. Caterina / T. Caterina
D. Thiele / D. Thiele
S. Mandel / S. Mandel

Also in Attendance:

Councillor B. Anderson

Councillor J. Batty

Councillor R. Hayter
Councillor B. Henderson
Councillor A. Sohi
Councillor L. Sloan

J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Councillor K. Leibovici called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved D. Iveson:

That the April 7, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

MovedD. Iveson:

That theMarch 17, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.4.Protocol Items

Human Rights (A. Sohi)

Councillor A. Sohi welcomed the Austrian television crew who are filming in the cities that have signed on to the Human Rights City Project. This project brings attention to the challenges cities face and how they dealwith human rights issues.

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.4., E.6., J.1., J.2., P.1., P.2. and P.3.

Moved D. Thiele:

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Use of School Gymnasiums(A. Sohi/D. Thiele)

That the revised due date of May 20, 2008, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 20/08

D.2.Joint Use Agreement – Quarterly Update

That the revised due date of May 20, 2008, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 20/08

E.3.Edmonton Arts Council 2008 Community Investment Program Festival Operating Grant Recommendations

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2008 Community Investment Program Festival Operating Grant recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 17, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC006 be approved.

E.5.St. Francis Xavier Field House Reserve

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That a reserve account be created, as outlined in the agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Board of Trustees of Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7, for the operation and maintenance of the St. Francis Xavier Field House.

Carried

For the Motion:K. Leibovici, T. Caterina, D. Iveson, D. Thiele.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Moved D. Thiele:

1.That the following item be made debatable to allow action motions to be made in response to the content of the report and the Committee hear from the following delegation:

J.1.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times
(L.Sloan)

G. Wiles, CUPE 3197 – Paramedics Union

2.That Committee hear from the following speakers in panels:

E.4.Argyll Velodrome Redevelopment Proposal

  1. B. Kupitza, SECLA
  2. R. Tetrault, Velocity Cycling Club
  3. D. Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association
  4. P. Heppleston, Argyll Velodrome Association
  5. J. Jendjowsky, Argyll Velodrome Association
  6. D. Mayall
  7. N. Thompson
  8. S. Breye
  9. J. Stephen
  10. D. Lamb
  11. G. Wozny, Edmonton Public Schools
  12. J. Reinbold, Edmonton Rockers Athletic Club
  13. R. Mosele, Edmonton Juventas Soccer Club
  14. W. MacKenzie, Edmonton Juventas Cycling Club
  15. A. Stieda, Edmonton Juventas Cycling Club
  16. C. Wilson, Edmonton Sport Council
  17. R. Priest
  18. M. Leedham, Argyll Community League
  19. L. Zukiwski
  20. K. Boyd, Hazeldean Community League
  21. W. Langenberg, Edmonton Masters Cycling Club
  22. J. Chang
  23. E. Poirier
  24. M. Dibbs, Edmonton Masters Cycling Club
  25. S. Loewen, Edmonton BMX Association
  26. L. Watson
  27. B. Brown
  28. A. Schietzsch, Alberta Bicycle Association
  29. M. Corbett
  30. D. Trautman
  31. J. Cushing
  32. J. Henoch

Carried

For the Motion:K. Leibovici, T. Caterina, D. Iveson, D. Thiele.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

E.REPORTS

NON-STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEMS E.1. AND E.2.

Explanation of Non-Statutory Public Hearing Process

Councillor K. Leibovici explained the Non-Statutory Public Hearing Process.

E.1.Hara Report

E.2.Successes of Accessible Taxi Program

P. Fearon, Director, Planning and Development Department;
D. Bergeron and H. Naboulsi, Chair, Vehicle for Hire Commission,made presentations.

B. Manhas, United Taxi Association of Edmonton; P. Strong, Yellow Cab Group of Companies; R. Curtis, Co-op Taxi; S. Alvanos, Capital Taxi; M. Cheble and A. Aslam, United Cabbies Association; and
D. Sager, Capital Taxi,made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

C. Wallace made a presentation.

H. Naboulsi, Chair, D. Bergeron and L. Lubin, Vehicle for Hire Commission,answered the Committee’s questions.

P. Fearon, Director, Planning and Development; J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk; and K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered the Committee's questions.

(E.1. continued on page 6)

E.2.Successes of Accessible Taxi Program

Moved D. Thiele:

That the March 11, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD002 be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
D. Thiele.

P.PRIVATE

Moved T. Caterina:

That the Committee meet in private to discuss the following items:

P.1. Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Space and Science Foundation Board of Directors

Pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

P.2.Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Historical Board

Pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
D. Thiele.

The Committee met in private at 12:05 p.m.

Moved D. Thiele:

That the Committee meet in public.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

The Committee met in public at 2 p.m.

P.1.Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Space and Science Foundation Board of Directors

Moved D. Iveson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the individual outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 18, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA19 be appointed to the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation Board of Directors for the term May 1, 2008, to April 30, 2009.
  2. That the March 18, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA19 remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

P.2.Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Historical Board

Moved D. Iveson:

That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the citizen appointment recommendation to the Edmonton Historical Board, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 7, 2008, Committee Report CR-02, be approved for the term April 16 to December 31, 2008.
  2. That Attachment 2 of the April 7, 2008, Committee Report CR-02 (March 18, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA20) remain private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

X.1.Strategies for Increasing Diversity on City Board

Moved D. Iveson:

That Administration provide a report to the July 9, 2008, City Council meeting, on strategies for increasing diversity on City boards to which Council makes appointments. The report should include:

  1. appropriate recruitment methods to reach citizens of diverse and traditionally under-represented backgrounds (i.e., disabled, women, youth/Next Gen, immigrants, visible minorities and Aboriginals).
  2. identification of systemic barriers affecting the inclusion of citizens with diverse backgrounds and recommendations for addressing any barriers identified.
  3. methods to effectively promote opportunities to the above-mentioned groups.
  4. any training and/or mentorship required, both prior to application as well as after appointment, for individuals who are interested in applying for City boards and for the boards receiving the appointees.
  5. identification of potential challenges to increasing diversity when it comes to the City's appointments to external agencies.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.REPORTS

E.1.Hara Report

(continued from page 4)

Moved D. Thiele:

1.That Administration work with the Vehicle for Hire Commission to investigate and recommend applicable bylaw changes to allow for:
a.Linking any evening surcharge as a funding incentive for potentially mandatory safety shields.
b.Time-specific rate changes within existing meter technology as recommended by the Commission.
c.Ten additional accessible taxi licences to be issued on a lottery basis.
2.Thereport to come back at the same time as the Safety Shields item at the June 9, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. / Vehicle for Hire Commission
Planning & Dev.
Due:June 9/08
9:30 a.m.
E.1. cont.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Dispatching Procedures – Taxis

Moved D. Thiele:

That the Vehicle for Hire Commission work with the taxi industry to review and report back to Community Services Committee regarding:
a.Current dispatching procedures
b.Options available for improvement / Vehicle for Hire Commission
Planning & Dev.
Due:June 9/08
9:30 a.m.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.6.Interfaith Council Funding

Moved D. Iveson:

That the following Motion on the Floor at City Council be postponed to the April 21, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting:
Moved S. Mandel – L. Sloan (Made at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting):
That the Interfaith Council receive a one-time grant of $15,000 for operations (source of funds: 2008 Council Contingency). / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 21/08

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

J.ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times (L. Sloan)

Moved D. Iveson:

That the March 14, 2008 Community Services Department report 2008CSE005 be postponed to the April 21, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting: / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 21/08

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

J.2.Queen Mary Park: Neighbourhood Empowerment Team Program (B. Henderson)

Moved D. Iveson:

That the March 14, 2008 Community Services Department report 2008CSW011 be postponed to the April 21, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 21/08

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

P.PRIVATE

P.3.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times in City Emergency Departments

Moved D. Iveson:

That the March 14, 2008 Community Services Department report 2008CSE002 be postponed to the April 21, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting. / Community Svcs.
Due: Apr. 21/08

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.REPORTS

E.4.Argyll Velodrome Redevelopment Proposal

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and R. Smyth, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

B. Kapitza, Southeast Community League Association; R. Tetrault, Velocity Cycling Club; D. Embury;D. Mayall; N. Thompson;
J. Stephen;D. Lamb; G. Wozny, Edmonton Public Schools;
J. Reinbold, Edmonton Rockers Athletic Club; R. Mosele, Edmonton Juventas Soccer Club; W. MacKenzie andA. Stieda, Edmonton Juventas Cycling Club; C. Wilson, Edmonton Sport Council; R. Priest;
M. Leedham, Argyll Community League,made presentations.

D. Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association; J. Reinbold, Edmonton Rockers Athletic Club;R. Mosele, Edmonton Juventas Soccer Club;
J. Jendjowksy, Argyll Velodrome Association; G. Wozny, Edmonton Public Schools; and M. Leedham, Argyll Velodrome Association, answered the Committee's questions.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

P. Heppleston, Argyll Velodrome Association;A. Stieda, Edmonton Juventas Cycling Club; C. Wilson, Edmonton Sport Council; and
R. Priestanswered the Committee’s questions.

The Committee recessed at 3:59 p.m.

The Committee reconvened at 4:18 p.m.

Moved D. Thiele:

That the Committee hear from J. Davis.

Carried

For the Motion:T. Caterina, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

K. Boyd, Hazeldean Community League; W. Langenberg, Edmonton Masters Cycling Club; J. Chang; E. Poirier; M. Dibbs, Edmonton Masters Cycling Club; S. Loewen, Edmonton BMX Association;
L. Watson; B. Brown; A. Schietzsch, Alberta Bicycle Association;
M. Corbett; D. Trautman; J. Cushing; J. Henoch; F. Mitchell; and
J. Davis made presentations.

Copies of presentations by F. Mitchell; D. Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association; and J. Cushing were distributed to Members of Council and copies were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Moved T. Caterina:

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete the agenda.

Carried

For the Motion:K. Leibovici, T. Caterina, D. Iveson, D. Thiele.

W. Langenberg, Edmonton Masters Cycling Club; S. Loewen, Edmonton BMX Association; E. Poirier; M. Corbett; D. Trautman; and A. Schietzsch, Alberta Bicycle Association,answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillors D. Thiele and D. Iveson requested that this item be referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

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

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor K. Leibovici asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

S.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

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ChairCity Clerk

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INDEX

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

APRIL 7, 2008

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

Human Rights (A. Sohi)

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Use of School Gymnasiums (A. Sohi/D. Thiele)

D.2.Joint Use Agreement – Quarterly Update

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

E.REPORTS

E.1.Hara Report/6

Dispatching Procedures – Taxis

E.2.Successes of Accessible Taxi Program/5

E.3.Edmonton Arts Council 2008 Community Investment Program Festival Operating Grant Recommendations

E.4.Argyll Velodrome Redevelopment Proposal

E.5.St. Francis Xavier Field House Reserve

E.6.Interfaith Council Funding

P.PRIVATE

P.1.Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Space and Science Foundation Board of Directors

P.2.Civic Agency Recruitment – Edmonton Historical Board

Strategies for Increasing Diversity on City Board...... 6/7

P.3.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times in City Emergency Departments

J.ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1.Emergency Medical Services Wait Times (L. Sloan)

J.2.Queen Mary Park: Neighbourhood Empowerment Team Program
(B. Henderson)

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

S.ADJOURNMENT

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