EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING #58

(From the meeting held on

Wednesday, January 9, 1991)

MEMBERSHIPPRESENT:

Mayor J. ReimerMayor J. Reimer

Alderman J. BethelAlderman J. Bethel

Alderman C. ChichakAlderman C. Chichak

Alderman L. StaroszikAlderman L. Staroszik

Alderman L. WhiteAlderman L. White

ALSO PRESENT:

Alderman M. Binder*

Alderman K. Kozak*

Alderman S. McKay*

R. Picherack, City Manager

R. Liteplo, Acting City Solicitor

P. Tillenius, Office of the City Clerk

* Present for part of the meeting.

The meeting convened at 12:38 p.m.

A.1. MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION:That the Minutes of Meetings No. 56 and 57 be adopted as circulated.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

A.2. ADDENDA

MOVED Alderman White:

That Items B.12.(g) and E.8.(a) be

added to the agenda. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

MOVED Alderman white:

That the following Items be brought forward and

dealt with at this time:

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B.8.(f), B.7.(a), B.8.(a), B.12.(a) and B.12.(b).AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

8. FINANCE

B.8.(f)Letter from Denise Dawson re: Denise's Den, 6210025 Jasper

Avenue, Tax Roll No. 0257113

RECOMMENDATION:That the request to waive the late payment penalties be denied.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 18, 1990.

MOVED Alderman Chichak:

That Item B.8.(f) be tabled until the

January 30, 1991 Executive Committee meeting

and that Ms. Denise Dawson be heard at 1:30 p.m.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

7.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

B.7.(a)Inquiry from Jaehn Holdings Ltd., 520493 Street, Lot 4, Block

20, Plan 7720938, Tax Roll No. 8629206

RECOMMENDATION:That the request for a reduction in local improvement levies be denied.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Environmental Services

Department dated December 7, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item B.7.(a) be tabled until the

January 16, 1991 Executive Committee meeting

and that Mr. Herb Jaehn be heard at 1:45 p.m.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

8. FINANCE

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B.8.(a)Letter (6485) dated October 4, 1990, from Philp & Leginsky,

2727 Toronto Dominion Tower, Edmonton Centre, Edmonton,

Alberta, T5J 2Z1, Attn: Robert A. Philp, re: Resolution of

Council pursuant to Section 106 of the Municipal Taxation Act

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That the request for rebate of taxes paid for the years 1987, 1988 and 1989 be denied.

2.That consideration be given to Robert A. Philp's request to be beard.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 27, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item B.8.(a) be tabled until the

January 16, 1991 Executive Committee meeting

and that Mr. Robert Philp be heard at 2:00 p.m.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

12.PLANNINNG & DEVELOPMENT

B.12.(a)Letter (7113) dated November 5, 1990 from John T. Joyce Q.C.,

Solicitor for Fantasy Construction Ltd., 2220 Sun Life Place,

1012399 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3H1, re: City of

Edmonton and Fantasy Construction Ltd.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That the request by Fantasy Construction Ltd. for

relief by way of a variation in the terms of payment

as outlined in the letter be denied.

2.That consideration be given to Mr. John Joyce's

request to be heard.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated December 19, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item B.12.(a) be tabled until the

January 16, 1991 Executive Committee meeting

and that Mr. John Joyce be heard at 2:15 p.m.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

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B.12.(b)Sale and Lease of Lands to the Board of Governors of the

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for the sum of

$823,000.00 Supplementary Information

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That this report be received as information.

2.That consideration be given to hearing

representatives of NAIT.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated December 20, 1990

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item B.12.(b) be tabled until the

January 16, 1991 Executive Committee meeting

and that Mr. J. Day, representing NAIT, be

heard at 1:30 p.m.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

A.4. EXEMPTIONS

MOVED Alderman White:

That the Committee concur with the recommendations

for all "B" Items with the exception of the following items:

B.3.(b), B.6.(a), B.7.(b), B.7.(c), B.8.(e), B.8.(h),

B.9.(a), B.12.(c), B.12.(d), B.12.(g), B.14.(a),

B.14.(d) and B.14.(e).AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

1.OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

B.1.(a)CBylaw No. 9671 To Establish the Court of Revision for 1991

RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9671 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City Clerk

dated December 17, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

3.OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR

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B.3.(a)CBylaw No. 9618 Repeal of Bylaw No. 9521

Concrete Walk Local Improvements Property Share

RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9618 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City

Solicitor dated November 28, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

8. FINANCE

B.8.(h)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated December 14, 1990

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 14, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.8.(c)Open Tender and Consultant List Dated December 21, 1990

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 21, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.8.(d)Letter dated November 1, 1990 from Mr. D. Henderson. re:

Protek Insurance & Realty Ltd., Suite #1, 9343 50 Street,

Tax Roll No. 0105957

RECOMMENDATION:That the request to waive the late payment penalties be

denied.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 11, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.8.(g)Contract/Consultant Information for October 1990

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 7, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

12.PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

B.12.(e)Purchase of 0.139 hectares of Vacant Land Located at 9913 87

Street from Theodore William DeGraaff et al. for $25,000

RECOMMENDATION:That the acquisition of 0.139 hectares being a portion of Lot 2, Plan 3478X from Theodore William DeGraaff and Elisabeth Maria DeGraaff for $25,000, be approved.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated December 20, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.12.(f)Demolition of Gainer's Plant at 7911/35 96 Street NW

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated December 12, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

14.PUBLIC WORKS

B.14.(b)Churchill Square Pedway PercentForArt Project

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department

dated December 20, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.14.(c)Surrender of Lease Young Bae Lee and Hyang Hwan Lee re:

Ermineskin residential land lease 3216104 Street

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That in consideration of $1.00 the City accept a

surrender of lease from Young Bae Lee and Hyang Hwan

Lee for their leasehold interest in the property

located at 3216104 Street and legally described as

Plan 7620370, Block 18, Lot 11. The agreement to be

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in a form and substance acceptable to the office of

the City Solicitor.

2.That approval be granted to Young Bae Lee and Hyang

Hwan Lee to enter into a new lease agreement for

3216104 Street for the unexpired portion of the

term of the lease, being the period August 20, 1990

to December 20, 2026 at a rental of Four Hundred

Ninetythree Dollars and One Cent ($493.01) per

annum plus property taxes.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department

dated December 19, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

15. TRANSPORTATION

B.15.(a)Bus Shelter Advertising Revenue Sharing Contract

RECOMMENDATION:That the contract between The City of Edmonton and Gallop and Gallop West Inc. for Bus Shelter Advertising Revenue Sharing be amended to allow the installation of the final

25 shelters required under this contract to be deferred

from December 31, 1990 to May 31, 1991.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Transportation

Department dated December 10, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.15.(b)Lease Between the City of Edmonton and Canadian Helicopters

Limited

RECOMMENDATION:That the lease between The City of Edmonton and

Canadian Helicopters Limited be approved as attached.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Transportation

Department dated December 10, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

MOVED Alderman White:

That the Committee concur with the recommendations

for all "C" Items.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

C.OTHER REPORTS

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C.1.C.Bylaw No. 9654 To Amend Bylaw No. 6177 The Smoking Bylaw

RECOMMENDATION:That Bylaw No. 9654 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 10, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

C.2.Names Advisory Committee Report

RECOMMENDATION:That the following recommendations of the Names Advisory Committee be approved.

1.REVISION TOThat Section 1.(b) of the Names Advisory

NAMESCommittee Guidelines be revised to read as

ADVISORYfollows:

COMMITTEE

GUIDELINES"The name shall have historical significance to

Edmonton, or shall reflect early pioneers or

pioneering ethnic groups who settled and developed

this city and surrounding areas, or persons, be they

young or old, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or

religion who have contributed and/or participated in a

broad range of public service and/or community

activities, and that recognition of these persons

shall not be restricted to only Edmonton residents,

but may be extended to include persons who have made

significant contribution at provincial, national or

international level".

2.PARK NAME "THOMAS RHATIGAN PARK" remain as the official

RIVERBEND name for the neighbourhood park which will

RHATIGANinclude a community league and playground,

RIDGEsliding hill, and passive park; and situated

within the neighbourhood of "Rhatigan Ridge".

3.PARK NAME "G.H.V. BULYEA PARK" remain as the official

RIVERBEND name for the neighbourhood park which will

BULYEAinclude a community league site, sliding hill,

HEIGHTStennis courts, and passive park; and situated

within the neighbourhood of "Bulyea Heights".

4.PARK NAME "JAMES RAMSAY PARK" remain as the official

RIVERBEND name for the neighbourhood park containing

RAMSAYa community league site, playground and

HEIGHTSdeveloped sportsfields, and situated within the

neighbourhood of "Ramsay Heights".

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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Names Advisory Committee

dated December 17, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

C.3.CParks and Recreation Grants Section (1990) Edmonton Jazz

Society

RECOMMENDATION:That this group be directed to apply

under the GrantInAid Travel and Hosting Program.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks, Recreation &

Cultural Advisory Board dated December 7, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

A.7.STATUTORY HEARINGS

A.7.(a)Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or

Premises Municipally Described as 9951 78 Avenue, Edmonton,

Alberta, is in an Untidy and Unsightly Condition

RECOMMENDATION:That the following resolution be passed.

RESOLUTION

NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton,

duly assembled, hereby orders that:

1.The property legally described as: PLAN 1750 OR, BLOCK

22, LOT 1 TO 3 INCLUSIVE, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an

untidy and unsightly condition.

2.Prior to January 23, 1990, the registered owners of the

said property, Daisy Lee and Betty Young are required to

remove from the property any cardboard, wood, scrap

lumber, loose litter, and any other material causing or

contributing to the untidy and unsightly condition of the

said property.

3.In the event that the owners fail, neglect or refuse to

comply with this Order within the time period set forth

herein, the Director of the Investigation/Enforcement

Section and his appointees shall be hereby authorized to

enter upon the property in order to effect such work as

may be necessary to eliminate the untidy and unsightly

condition, and the cost of that work shall be charged to

the owners of the land.

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4.In default of payment within twentyone (21) days of the said work being done, the cost incurred therein shall be charged as a debt due to the municipality and may be charged against the land concerned as taxes due and owing in respect of the land and may be recovered as such by

the municipality.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

December 18, 1990.

Mayor Reimer asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.

Ms. K. Green, Office of the City Solicitor, spoke to this item.

No person representing the owner was present.

MOVED Alderman White:

At the request of the Administration, that

Item A.7.(a) be struck from the agenda.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

A.7.(b)Proposed Demolition of a One Family Dwelling Located on the

Property Municipally Described as 10348152 Street, Edmonton,

Alberta

RECOMMENDATION: That the following resolution be passed.

RESOLUTION

NOW THEREFORE the Executive Committee of the City of Edmonton,

duly assembled, hereby orders that:

1.Prior to February 21, 1991, Henry Jadischke, Edward

Jadischke, Gustave Jadischke and Richard Jadischke, being

the registered owners of the property municipally

described as 10348152 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, and

legally described as: PLAN 4526 AE, BLOCK 37, LOT 12,

EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS; shall demolish

or cause to be demolished the one family dwelling located

on the said property. The site shall also be levelled

and cleared to the satisfaction of the Director of the

Building Inspection Section of the City of Edmonton

Planning and Development Department.

2.In the event that the said structure has not been demolished and the site cleared within the time specified in Paragraph 1. of this Order, an Inspector of the Building Inspection Section of the Planning and Development Department shall cause the said one family

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dwelling to be demolished and the costs incurred therein shall be charged as a debt to the municipality and may be charged against the subject property as taxes due and owing in respect of that property and may be recovered as such by the municipality.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City

Solicitor dated December, 1990.

Mayor Reimer asked if there was anyone present to speak to this item.

Ms. Karen Green, Office of the City Solicitor and Mr. E. Agoto, Building

Inspection Branch, Planning & Development Department, spoke to this item.

Mr. Gustave Jadischke, registered owner of the property, spoke to this

item.

Alderman McKay entered the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

Thatthe recommendation be concurred with.

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Chichak:

1.Prior to March 21, 1991, Henry Jadischke,

Edward Jadischke, Gustave Jadischke and

Richard Jadischke, being the registered

owners of the property municipally described

as 10348152 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, and

legally described as: PLAN 4526 AE, BLOCK 37,

LOT 12, EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND

MINERALS; shall demolish or cause to be

demolished the one family dwelling located

on the said property. The site shall also be

levelled and cleared to the satisfaction of

the Director of the Building Inspection Section

of the City of Edmonton Planning and Development

Department.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED put and declared AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

B.CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

3.OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR

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B.3.(b)CCouncil Procedures for Public Hearings

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That Council choose one of the three alternatives presented in this report as its process for conducting statutory public hearings.

2.That Council consider holding statutory hearings at separate, but regularly scheduled, meetings.

3.That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare appropriate amendments to the Procedure Bylaw.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Office of the City

Solicitor dated December 11, 1990.

Alderman Kozak entered the meeting.

Alderman Binder entered the meeting.

Ms. U.S. Watkiss, Office of the City Clerk, Mr. R. Liteplo, Office of the

City Solicitor and Mr. T. Loat, Planning & Development Department, spoke

to this item.

MOVED Alderman Chichak:

That Recommendation 1 be concurred with.

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman White:

1.That Council choose Alternative 1 presented

in this report as its process for conducting

statutory public hearings.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED put and declared AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Recommendation #2 be concurred with.LOST

FOR THE MOTION:Mayor Reimer, Alderman Bethel

OPPOSED:Aldermen Chichak, Staroszik, White

MOVED Alderman Staroszik:

That Recommendation #3 be concurred with.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

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Alderman Binder left the meeting.

6.EDMONTON POWER

B.6.(a)Rossdale Power Plant Community Waterfront Development

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by Edmonton Power dated

December 21, 1990.

Mr. D. Lewin, Edmonton Power, spoke to this item.

MOVED Alderman White

That the recommendation be concurred with.AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, Staroszik, White

7.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

B.7.(b)CStrathcona County's Request for Increased Water Supply

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That City Council approve in principle Strathcona County's request for increase in water supply subject to negotiation of a new servicing agreement.

2.That Environmental Services negotiate a new servicing agreement incorporating the following principles:

i)Mechanical flow regulators at the City boundary connection points.

ii)Water conservation practices consistent with the City Policy.

iii)Five year demand flow projections identifying annual quantities and maximum rate of water delivery.