Minutes for Executive Committee January 9, 1991 Meeting
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.