Minutes for Executive Committee November 21, 1990 meeting.



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING #52

(From the meeting held on

Wednesday, November 21, 1990)

MEMBERSHIP PRESENT:

Mayor J. Reimer Mayor J. Reimer

Alderman J. Bethel Alderman J. Bethel

Alderman C. Chichak Alderman C. Chichak

Alderman L. Staroszik

Alderman L. White Alderman L. White

ALSO PRESENT:

Alderman M. Binder*

Alderman R. Hayter*

Alderman K. Kozak*

Alderman S. McKay*

R. Picherack, City Manager*

J. Basey, City Solicitor

P. Tillenius, Office of the City Clerk

* Present for part of the meeting.

The meeting convened at 9:38 a.m.

A.1. MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION: That the Minutes of Meeting No. 50 be adopted as circulated.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak

ABSENT: Aldermen Staroszik, White

A.2. ALDERMANIC INQUIRIES

A.2.(a) Alderman Chichak re: Announcement of Cutback on Air Canada

Flights Through Edmonton

Alderman Chichak requested that the Edmonton Air Services Authority report back on Air Canada's decision to cut back on flights through Edmonton. Is

the Air Services Authority in a position to examine the impact of the

decision to cut back on scheduled flights? Can the Authority carry out an assessment of the following issues?

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1. (a) The number of Edmonton passengers travelling east and west taking the Air Bus to Calgary for the connector flights to Toronto or Vancouver, ultimately making Calgary appear to be the hub of all the passenger flights.

(b) Does this create a false statistic with regard to the number of passengers travelling through Edmonton?

2. Whether part of the problem of taking connector flights into Calgary is due to the fact that the Air Canada or other Airline flights are not scheduled to meet the time requirements of the business community or other travellers into the destination locations. (The

connector flights have to be taken to meet timelines,

thus giving a false statistic of the public travelling

from Edmonton).

A.3. HEARINGS & DELEGATIONS

A.3.(a) Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or Premises Municipally Described as 11746/52-124 Street, 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 RN 46, BLOCK FORTY (40) LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11) EXCEPTING

THEREOUT: THE MOST EASTERLY FIVE (5) FEET IN UNIFORM WIDTH THROUGHOUT OF SAID LOTS, Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly condition.

2. Prior to December 5, 1990, the registered owner of the said property, Teddy's Lunch & Confectionery Ltd., is required to remove from the property any mattresses, tree branches, pallets, papers, and any other material contributing to the untidy and unsightly condition of the said property.

3. In the event that the owner fails, neglects or refuses 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 owner of the land.

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4. In default of payment within twenty-one (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

October 24, 1990.

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

Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to

this item.

No person representing the owner was present.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

At the request of the Administration, that Item

A.3.(a) be struck from the agenda. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak

ABSENT: Aldermen Staroszik, White

A.3.(b) Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or

Premises Municipally Described as 9508-154 Street, 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 6530 ET, BLOCK FOURTEEN (14), THE NORTH HALF OF LOT SIX (6), Edmonton, Alberta, is in an untidy and unsightly condition.

2. Prior to December 5, 1990, the registered owner of the said property, Joseph Knap, is required to remove from the property any mattresses, rugs, tires, wood, and any other material contributing to the untidy and unsightly condition of the said property.

3. In the event that the owner fails, neglects or refuses 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

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

the owner of the land.

4. In default of payment within twenty-one (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

November 2, 1990.

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

Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to

this item.

No person representing the owner was present.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bethel, Chichak

ABSENT: Aldermen Staroszik, White

A.3.(c) Proposed Resolution To Declare That A Condition On Land Or

Premises Municipally Described as 9936-159 Street, 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 6144 A.H., BLOCK

TWO-B (2-B), LOT TWENTY (20) (GLENWOOD N.E.

34-52-25-W.4TH) (EDMONTON), Edmonton, Alberta, is in an

untidy and unsightly condition.

2. Prior to December 5, 1990, the registered owners of the

said property, Andrea and Tim Crowe, are required to

remove from the property any tires, cardboard boxes,

planks, couch, chair, cupboard, bathtub, 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

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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.

4. In default of payment within twenty-one (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

October 26, 1990.

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

Mr. J. Tidridge, Bylaw Enforcement Section, Finance Department, spoke to

this item.

No person representing the owner was present.

Alderman White entered the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman White:

That the Committee concur with the recommendations

for all the B Items.

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Items B.6.(a), B.8.(b), B.8.(c), B.10.(a),

B.10.(b), B.12.(e) and B.14.(a) be exempted. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Items B.3.(b) and B.8.(e) be added to the

agenda and also concurred with. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOTION OF ALDERMAN WHITE AS AMENDED put and declared AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

3. OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR

B.3.(a) Letter dated October 12, 1990 from Adalca Mobilehome

Co-operative Ltd. re: Forgiveness of their $100,000 Mortgage

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That the request by Adalca Mobilehome Co-Operative

Ltd. ("Adalca") for the forgiveness of their

$100,000.00 mortgage to the City be denied.

2. That consideration be given to Anne Parnitsky's

request to be heard. Ms Parnitsky is the

Co-ordinator of Adalca Mobilehome Cooperative Ltd.

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

Solicitor dated November 6, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.3.(b) C Bylaw No. 9647 - To Amend City of Edmonton Licence Bylaw No. 6124 - Inquiry of Alderman Binder re: Selling Cigarettes to

Minors - Inquiry of Alderman Mason re: Association on Smoking

and Health - Addendum

RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the City amend the Business License Bylaw so as

to incorporate the changes outlined In Enclosures II

and III to this report.

2. That the City request the Federal Government to

amend the Tobacco Restraint Act by substantially

increasing the penalties for contravention of the

Act.

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

Solicitor dated November 15, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

4. COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES

B.4.(a)C Bylaw No. 9607 - To Amend Existing Bylaw No. 9447 Approving

the Execution of an Agreement with The City of Edmonton and

The Province of Alberta Regarding the Young Offenders

Alternative Measures Program for 1990-1991

RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9607 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Community & Family

Services Department dated November 5, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

8. FINANCE

B.8.(a) Open Tender and Consultant List Dated November 9, 1990

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 9, 1990.

(Recommendation concurred with.)

B.8.(d)C Bylaw No. 9634 - To Authorize the Construction of Lane

Lighting Local Improvements, the Assessment and Levy of Their

Cost, and the Incurring of an indebtedness by The City of

Edmonton

RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9634 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 13, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

B.8.(e) Letter dated October 10, 1990 from Les Hagen, Executive

Director, ASH (Ref. No. 6466) re: Suspected Violations to

Smoking Bylaw 6177 - Addendum

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 14, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

12. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

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B.12.(a) Sale of Lane to John A. MacDonald and U-Store-It Canada Ltd. Located west of 172 Street and South of 106 Avenue for the Sum of $14,000.00

RECOMMENDATION: That the sale of a portion of Plan 762-1205, Block 4, Lot 7-U, portion containing 771 square meters; to John A. MacDonald and U-Store-It Canada Ltd. for $14,000.00 be approved subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in Enclosure I.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 9, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

B.12.(b) Sale of Interest of Common Property for $5,000 to

James E. Miller Located east on 104 Street and north of

99 Avenue

RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Edmonton sell to James E. Miller, for

$5,000.00, Unit No. 107 (parking stall) plus 12 undivided

one ten thousandth share in the common property on

Plan 782-1088 subject to the terms and conditions

outlined in Enclosure I.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 9, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

B.12.(c) Land Exchange Agreement between The City of Edmonton and Homestead Holdings Ltd. et al for lands Located E/97 Street in the NW 1/4 33-53-24-W4 for $16,000.00

RECOMMENDATION: That a land exchange be approved whereby The City of Edmonton will acquire .328 hectares of land in part of the NW 1/4 33-53-24-W4 for $16,000 from the vendors listed below and will sell a portion of Area D Plan

842-1650 containing .324 hectares of land for $16,000 to:

Homestead Holdings Ltd. (an undivided 5/16 interest)

Ray Miller (an undivided 3/16 interest)

Merle Weinlos (an undivided 1/4 interest)

David Cargill Mcdonald

and Louis A. Desrochers,

Executor (an undivided 1/16 interest)

Wednesday Holdings Ltd. (an undivided 1/16 interest)

Tevie Harold Miller (an undivided 1/24 interest)

Helen Eileen Paull (an undivided 1/24 interest)

Leonard Edward Miller (an undivided 1/24 interest)

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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 7, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

B.12.(d) Development and Implementation of Infrastructure Performance

Criteria - Potter Greens Phase I - Extra Equity Corporation

Letter of Understanding Amendment

RECOMMENDATION: That the amendment to the Letter of Understanding, given by the Extra Equity Corporation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Enclosure II, be executed by the City.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 9, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

B.12.(f)C Bylaw No. 9486, To Approve the Execution of a Purchase of Land

Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as

Represented by The Minister of Public Works

RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9486 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 6, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

14. PUBLIC WORKS

B.14.(b) Approval of Short-Term Leases - Reference #22-90

RECOMMENDATION: That approval be given to the enclosed list.

COMMERCIAL

Hook Outdoor Advertising

A Division of Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd.

(Lease Renewal)

Various Locations as shown on Enclosure III

Purpose: Billboard Advertising

Kingsway Business Association

(Kingsway Garden Mail)

(New Lease)

10440 - 108 Avenue

Plan 4494 K.S., Block D. (4D), HBR

Purpose: Parking of 400 Employee Vehicles

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F. J. McDaniel Limited

(Lease Renewal)

10643 - 124 Street

Portion of Lot 2, Block 24, Plan XXII

Purpose: Parking 14 Stalls

Area: 390.1 square meters (4,200 square feet)

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department

dated November 1, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

15. TRANSPORTATION

B.15.(a) Free LRT Service for Special Downtown Events

RECOMMENDATION: That approval be given for the downtown segment of the LRT to operate at no charge for patrons on Friday, November 23, 1990 from 1800 hours to 2100 hours and Sunday, December 2, 1990 from 1200 hours to 1800 hours.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Transportation

Department dated November 5, 1990.

(Recommendations concurred with.)

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item C.3 be added to the agenda. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item B.12.(e) be brought forward and

dealt with at this time. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

12. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

B.12.(e)C Sale and Lease of Lands to The Board of Governors of The

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for the Sum of

$823,000.00 - Located North of Princess Elizabeth Avenue

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That the sale of Plan 902-0277, Block 6A, Lot 2 to

The Board of Governors of The Northern Alberta

Institute of Technology for the sum of $823.000.00

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be approved subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in Enclosure I.

2. That the sale of Hudson Bay Reserve, Lots 2U, 4U, 6U and E/W land, Block 5D, Lots 2U, 4U and E/W lane, Block 5E and 117A Avenue and 117 Avenue, Plan 353 K.S. to The Board of Governors of the Northern

Alberta Institute of Technology for the sum of $1.00

be approved subject to the terms and conditions as

outlined in Enclosure II.

3. That the lease of a portion of Plan 902-0277, Block

6A, Lot 1 to The Board of Governors of The Northern

Alberta Institute of Technology for a term of forty

years for the annual sum of $1.00 be approved

subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in

Enclosure III.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Planning & Development

Department dated November 7, 1990.

Mr. V. Pirzek, Planning & Development Department, spoke to this item.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

At the request of the Administration, that

Item B.12.(e) be struck from the agenda. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

6. EDMONTON POWER

B.6.(a) Acquisition of Storefront Space for Edmonton Power: Capital

Square

RECOMMENDATION: That approval in principle be given to allow Edmonton Power to acquire the use of 5576 square feet of office space on the main floor level of Capitol Square and 1704 square feet on the concourse level for a term commencing February 1, 1991 and terminating December 31, 1999, and at a rate to be negotiated by Public Works.

The Committee considered a report prepared by Edmonton Power dated

November 5, 1990.

Mr. A. McLean and Mr. T. Cunningham, Edmonton Power and Mr. A.B. Maurer,

Public Works Department, spoke to this item.

Alderman McKay entered the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

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That Item B.6.(a) be referred back to the

Department to report back on the following

issues:

1. To clearly outline how the space will be

utilized relative to the function.

2. What space will be vacated and how will it

be used?

3. What new services could or might be provided

and how they will be funded.

4. An estimate of the capital costs that would

be necessary.

5. An estimate of the operating costs that would

be required.

6. Was this expansion of the space identified

to the Budget Committee for approval.

7. Why was the Training Area not included in the

original plan. How and where is the training

being accommodated at the present time. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

8. FINANCE

B.8.(b) Manufacturers Life Insurance Company's - Request for a Refund

of 1990 Taxes

RECOMMENDATION: That the rebate of 1990 tax levies, in the amount of

$38,168.28, to Manufacturers Life Insurance Company which

are broken down as follows, be approved:

Tax Roll Numbers:

1. Manulife to Eatons Centre

1309863………………….. $13,473.23

2. Manulife Phase II to Lepage

Building 4053468 ……. $12,261.61

3. Manulife Phase I to Phase II

4053476 …………………… $12,433.44

$38,168.28

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

September 19, 1990.

Mr. R. Ardiel, Finance Department and Mr. D. Cole, Planning & Development

Department, spoke to this item.

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MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

OPPOSED: Mayor Reimer

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

The Committee requested that the Administration report back on the possibility of resolving this by some other method other than on a yearly basis, and how many other cases are there and is the Planning & Development Department involved?

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item B.8.(a) be reconsidered at this time. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

B.8.(a) Open Tender and Consultant List Dated November 9, 1990

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 9, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

1. That the recommendation be concurred with.

2. That the words "SLRT Phase III B" be deleted

from Tender 809973 as shown in Enclosure II. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

Alderman White left the meeting.

Alderman White re-entered the meeting.

Alderman Hayter entered the meeting.

B.8.(c)C Bylaw No. 9645 - To Provide for Discounts and Penalties with

Respect to Payment, Overpayment, Prepayment or Non-Payment of

Taxes

RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9645 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

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The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 13, 1990.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

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

representative from the Assessment Branch

is present. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item C.2. be brought forward and dealt

with at this time. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

Alderman Bethel left the meeting.

C. OTHER REPORTS

C.2. Office of the Auditor General: Tax Concessions Report

RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received as information.

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

General dated October 31, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

That Mr. G. Davidge, representing Doane Raymond,

be heard with respect to Item C.2. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Chichak, White

ABSENT: Aldermen Bethel, Staroszik

Mr. G. Davidge, representing Doane Raymond; Mr. E.J. Powell and Mr. T.

Samarsinghe, Office of the Auditor General and Mr. R. Ardiel, Finance

Department, spoke to this item.

Alderman Kozak entered the meeting.

Alderman Bethel re-entered the meeting.

Alderman White left the meting.

Alderman White re-entered the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

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1. That the four (4) reports be received as

information.

2. That future incentives/concessions, not be considered by Council unless a clear policy is in place which specifically deals with the following:

(i) The term over which incentives/concessions

may be given be limited to 5-10 years.

(ii) The roles and responsibilities of key City

Administrators be clearly spelled out

e.g. (a) All agreements and any related

amendments be controlled by the Office

of the City Solicitor, and a representative

of that office be involved in all

negotiations.

(b) A cost/benefit analysis be prepared at

all stages of the negotiations by a senior representative of the Finance Department.

(c) A senior member of the Property Management Group be involved in all negotiations.

3. That Members of Council not be directly involved

in incentive/concession negotiations. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

Alderman Hayter left the meeting.

Alderman Kozak left the meeting.

Alderman McKay left the meeting.

MOVED Alderman White:

That a subsequent report from the Finance

Department and office of the City Solicitor

be brought forward to the December 12, 1990

Executive Committee meeting. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman White:

That the meeting recess until 1:30 p.m. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

The meeting recessed at 12:20 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

Alderman Binder entered the meeting.

Alderman McKay entered the meeting.

B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

8. FINANCE

B.8.(c)C Bylaw No. 9645 - To Provide for Discounts and Penalties with

Respect to Payment, Overpayment, Prepayment or Non-Payment of

Taxes

RECOMMENDATION: That Bylaw No. 9645 be forwarded to City Council for appropriate readings.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Finance Department dated

November 13, 1990.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item B.8.(c) be referred back to the

Administration for further information

relevant to the increase in the assessment base. LOST

FOR THE MOTION: Alderman Bethel

OPPOSED: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Chichak, White

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman White:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

Ms. J. Lavoie, Assessment Branch, Finance Department reported that presently the City has collected 87% of the current taxes and 39% of the arrears. This does not compare favourably with municipalities that have a higher penalty rate. Mayor Reimer requested that this information be reported to City Council.

Alderman McKay left the meeting.

10. PARKS & RECREATION

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B.10.(a)C Urban Parks Program, Phase Il - Extension of Capital City

Recreation Park

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine

System Concept Plan be adopted and submitted to The

Province of Alberta in partial fulfillment of the

requirements of the Urban Parks Program, Phase II

(Enclosure I).

2. That the Administration prepare an application for

Urban Parks Program, Phase II Planning and Design

Grant by December 31, 1990 (Enclosure II).

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation

Department dated November 9, 1990.

Mr. D.S. Ausman, Ms. E. Edwards and Ms. D. Havrelock, Parks & Recreation

Department, spoke to this item.

Alderman McKay re-entered the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Chichak:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

MOVED Alderman White:

That Item C.3. be brought forward and dealt

with at this time. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

C. OTHER REPORTS

C.3 Letters dated October 29 and November 9, 1990 from Les Hagen,

Executive Director, Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) -

Addendum

The Committee considered two letters from Mr. Les Hagen, Action on Smoking

& Health, dated October 29 and November 9, 1990.

MOVED Alderman White:

That this item be received as information. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

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Mayor Reimer vacated the Chair.

Alderman White assumed the Chair.

Mayor Reimer left the meeting.

Alderman Binder left the meeting.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item C.1. be brought forward and dealt

with at this time. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Alderman Staroszik

C.1. Royal Alexandra Hospital

The Committee considered a letter from Mr. D.E. Bate, Chairman, Board of

Governors, Royal Alexandra Hospital dated October 25, 1990.

Ms. M. Johnson, Mr. G. Pincock and Mr. D.E. Bate, representing the Royal

Alexandra Hospital, spoke to this item.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the Mayor on behalf of City Council

make a formal presentation to the Province

outlining the need for this development and

requesting support from the Province for this

redevelopment project. AGREED

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

ABSENT: Alderman Staroszik

B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS

B.10.(b)C Revisions to City Policy C-193 Grants-In-Aid To Organizations

and Individuals

RECOMMENDATION: That Policy C-193 and its attachments be approved as amended (Enclosure I).

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Parks & Recreation

Department dated November 8, 1990.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item B.10.(b) be tabled until Mayor

Reimer is present. NOT PUT

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Mr. B. Anderson, Parks & Recreation Department, Mr. D. Grimble, Parks,

Recreation & Cultural Advisory Board and Ms. M. Dewhurst, Community &

Family Services Department, spoke to this item.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That Item B.10.(b) be referred to City Council

without a recommendation. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Staroszik

14. PUBLIC WORKS

B.14.(a) Assignment of Lease - Sandra Sterling to Ken and Maureen

Dobranski, re: Ermineskin Residential Land Lease 10403 - 33

Avenue

RECOMMENDATION: That consent be given to the assignment of a lease from Sandra Sterling to Ken Dobranski and Maureen Dobranski involving a City-owned property legally described as Plan 7620370, Block 12, Lot 9 and municipally described as 10403-33 Avenue, Edmonton.

The Committee considered a report prepared by the Public Works Department

dated November 6, 1990.

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the recommendation be concurred with. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Staroszik

MOVED Alderman Bethel:

That the Committee go in camera. AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Staroszik

The meeting recessed at 3:10 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 3:33 p.m.

MOVED Alderman White:

That the motion with respect to the following item

be ratified at this time:

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F.4 Executive Committee Meetings Scheduled for

December 26, 1990 and January 2, 1991 – Addendum

MOTION: That the Executive Committee Meetings Scheduled

for December 26, 1990 and January 2, 1991 be

cancelled.

AGREED

FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bethel, Chichak, White

ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Alderman Staroszik

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

CHAIR OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

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