Minutes for Transportation and Public Works Committee September 4, 2007 Meeting

Transportation and Public Works Committee Minutes

September 4, 2007

Members: Present: J. Melnychuk, Chair J. Melnychuk R. Hayter, Vice-Chair M. Nickel M. Nickel M. Phair M. Phair S. Mandel S. Mandel

Also in Attendance: Councillor B. Anderson Councillor K. Leibovici Councillor L. Sloan Councillor D. Thiele A. B. Maurer, City Manager S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order Councillor J. Melnychuk called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Councillor R. Hayter was absent.

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Moved M. Phair:

That the September 4, 2007, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following item: E.21. Prince of Wales Armouries - Tenants Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

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A.3. Adoption of Minutes Moved M. Nickel: That the August 21, 2007, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting minutes be adopted. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

A.4. Protocol Items

Thank you (J. Melnychuk) Councillor J. Melnychuk thanked Administration for their excellent work and the support they provide to City Council and the Community. She also thanked her Collegues for giving her the opportunity to serve as Chair of the Transportation and Public Works Committee during the past year and wished everyone well in the future.

Thank you (M. Phair) Councillor M. Phair also took the opportunity to echo the sentiments expressed by Councillor J. Melnychuk.

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.3., E.4., E.5., E.6., E.12., E.21., J.1. and P.2.

Moved M. Nickel:

D. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1. Bylaw 14599 – Provision of Affordable Housing, Adoption of the Crystallina Nera Neighbourhood Structure Plan

That the revised due date of November 6, 2007, be AMPW approved. Due: Nov. 6/07

D.2. Road Right-of-Way – Elm Trees (L. Sloan)

That the revised due date of November 21, 2007, be Planning & Dev. approved. Due: Nov. 21/07

E. REPORTS E.7. Expropriation of Lands for a Multi-Use Trail along 137 Avenue That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: That Administration commence expropriation proceedings and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act towards completing the expropriation of the properties individually described in Attachment 2 of the August 20, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW0562.

E.8. Sole Source Contract - Change Order Recommendation (Integration Support)

That the value of the existing Outline Agreement D903330 AMPW (Integration Support) be increased to $750,000 for 2007 and 2008.

E.9. Strathcona Shooting Range Site Remediation - Increase to Purchase Order

That the increase of $310,000 to Purchase Order No. AMPW 905132 (Earth Tech) for consulting services for Strathcona Shooting Range Site Remediation from $482,609.90 up to $792,609.90 (GST exclusive), be approved.

E.10. Energy Assessments 2007 – Arenas and Fire Stations - Consultant Appointment

That the appointment of EPCOR Alberta EnVest to provide AMPW Prime Consultant services for the energy assessments of fourteen fire stations and five arenas up to an estimated cost of $443,000 (GST exclusive) be approved.

E.11. Ferrier Garage Ventilation Upgrade - Consultant Appointment

That the appointment of RDW Engineering Limited to AMPW provide Prime Consultant services for the design and construction of the Ferrier Garage Ventilation Upgrade up to an estimated cost of $272,365 (GST exclusive), be approved.

E.13. Open Tenders

That Administration award the tender projects, Attachment 1 Corporate Svcs. of the August 13, 2007 Corporate Services Department report 2007COF080, and enter into all relevant agreements, such tenders to be in accordance with Administration’s normal tendering guidelines.

E.14. Multi-year Sole Source Contract - Construction of Neighbourhood Shallow Sewers

That an agreement for sewer construction by open cut AMPW method on an as-required basis for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 be awarded to CKB Construction Ltd., in the amount of $6 million, excluding GST for each year, and that the contract be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

E.15. Sale of Two Lots in Pylypow Industrial

That the sale of two City-developed lots in Pylypow AMPW Industrial, in accordance with the price, terms and conditions outlined in the August 13, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW7921 be approved.

E.16. Digester 7 and Digester 8 Projects, Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant - Request to Hire Consultant

That UMA Engineering Limited be hired to provide AMPW engineering services for the implementation of the Digester 7 and Digester 8 Projects at Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant for an amount up to $4,200,000 (including GST).

E.17. Light Rail Vehicle Static Converter - Sole Source Purchase

That 37 light rail vehicle static converters be purchased from Transportation Transtechnik Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 USD, not including GST.

E.18. Change Order to Contract R903388, Lafarge Canada Inc. - Supply of Winter Street Sand

That Contract R903388 with Lafarge Canada Inc. for the Transportation

supply of winter street sand be increased to a value not to exceed $10,000,000, including GST.

E.19. Expropriation of Temporary Exclusive Rights-of-Way - Lands along 137 Avenue and 153 Avenue and 142 Street That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: That Administration commence expropriation proceedings and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act towards completing the expropriation of the temporary exclusive rights individually described in Attachment 2 of the August 20, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW4805.

E.20. Expropriation of Lands - Along 137 Avenue and 153 Avenue and 142 Street That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: That Administration commence expropriation proceedings and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act towards completing the expropriation of the properties individually described in Attachment 2 of the August 20, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW0116. P. PRIVATE

P.1. Acquisition of Land and Working Easements 142 Street and 137 Avenue That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the acquisition of portions of the property, as described in Attachment 2 of the August 17, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW0492, be approved. 2. That the August 17, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW0492 remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear Moved M. Phair; 1. That Transportation and Public Works Committee hear from the following delegations: E.3. Rent Increases 1. R. Martin, MLA, Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview 2. E. Hansen E.5. Paskins House – 10613 - 95 Street L. Wedman, COO, The Works International Visual Arts Society E.21. Prince of Wales Armouries - Tenants D. Meffen, St. George of England Society 2. That the following item be time specific at 11 a.m. E.21. Prince of Wales Armouries - Tenants Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

E. REPORTS

E.1. Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic R. Boutilier, General Manager, and C. Walbaum, Transportation Department, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved M. Phair: That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the Premier, Minister of Infrastructure and Edmonton MLAs on the status and timelines for construction of overpasses on the Anthony Henday at Stony Plain Road, Lessard, Callingwood and Cameron Heights, and a report be prepared for Transportation and Public Works Committee on their responses.

2. That Administration provide a follow-up report to Transportation Transportation and Public Works Committee in January Due: Jan. /08

2008 on: a. Geometric changes provided by the Province to alleviate congestion on the Anthony Henday. b. Enforcement strategy developed in consultation with Edmonton Police Service with regard to engine retarder brakes and assessment from the Province and City regarding the effectiveness of signage. c. Noise measurements undertaken by the Province and City on the results of noise measurements on 87 Avenue from 170 Street to Anthony Henday, as well as on the Anthony Henday. d. Reviewing the feasibility of vehicle sensor lighting when a vehicle is present at 87 Avenue and 189 Street. e. Traffic counts on the west end of the Anthony Henday and 87 Avenue. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

E.2. Proposed Changes to Top-of-Bank Roadway Policy

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1. Top-of-Bank Policy - (L. Sloan/M. Phair) L. Brenneis, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made presentations. Moved J. Melnychuk: 1. That item J.1. be made debatable to allow action motions to be made in response to the content of the report. 2. That the Committee hear from the following delegations: a. D. Morris b. M. Mooney, Urban Development Institute c. C. F. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. D. Morris; M. Mooney, Urban Development Institute; and C. F. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; L. Brenneis, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Fekner, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

E.2. Proposed Changes to Top-of-Bank Roadway Policy Moved M. Phair:

1. That Administration prepare a revised Top-of-the- Planning & Dev. Bank Policy and required amending bylaws (as per CCPH Attachment 2 of the August 14, 2007, Planning and Development Department 2007PDP035 report) for a Due: Jan. /08 City Council Public Hearing meeting early in 2008. 2. That before the public hearing, Administration follow the public involvement process. 3. That Administration prepare information/education materials for the public. 4. That Administration establish a working group of key city staff and outside stakeholders to further define the proposed Top-of-the-Bank Policy and issues to be reviewed, to include but not be limited to:  bank stability/geo-tech, emergency vehicle access, ecological overlay, arbitration/mediation Part 5 model, and community access. Due: Nov. 1/07 5. That Members of City Council provide Administration with questions relating to the Top-of-the-Bank Policy, prior to November 1, 2007. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES J.1. Top-of-Bank Policy - (L. Sloan/M. Phair) Moved M. Phair:

That the August 27, 2007, Asset Management and Public AMPW Works Department report 2007PW5960 be received for information. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

E. REPORTS

E.21. Prince of Wales Armouries - Tenants D. Meffen, St. George of England Society, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved M. Phair:

1. That the final two months’ rent for August and AMPW September for the six tenants leaving the Prince of Wales Armouries be waived. 2. That any of the tenants leaving the Prince of Wales Armouries who are not successful in receiving emergency relocation funding from the Edmonton Arts Council be reimbursed all reasonable moving expenses. The source of funding to be the Asset Management and Public Works Departmental budget. 3. That Administration assist the tenants in searching for adequate space and that a status report be prepared for the November 6, 2007, Transportation and Public Due: Nov. 6/07 Works Committee meeting. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

E.3. Rent Increases Moved J. Melnychuk: That the Committee hear from the speakers in a panel. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. R. Martin, MLA, Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview; and E. Hansen, made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. T. J. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved J. Melnychuk: That Orders of the Day be extended to complete items E.3. and E.5. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

Moved M. Phair: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Premier, Minister of Housing, and Edmonton MLAs to relook at rental concerns and increases in Edmonton including:  a moratorium for two years on rental rates to increase by the CPI (Consumer Price Index) rate plus 2% only;  exempt new construction; and  allow owners to apply for an increase over the guidelines. 2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Premier, appropriate Ministers and Edmonton MLAs, requesting an immediate increase in government assistance for rent increases linked to CPI (Consumer Price Index), for recipients of AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), Income Support clients (Alberta Works) and low-income seniors who qualify for the seniors benefits. 3. That Administration provide information to the Standing Committee on Managing Growth Pressures of the Provincial Government on issues such as inclusionary housing and potential changes required to the Municipal Government Act. Members of Committee requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion, put: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Premier, Minister of Housing, and Edmonton MLAs to relook at rental concerns and increases in Edmonton including:  a moratorium for two years on rental rates to increase by the CPI (Consumer Price Index) rate plus 2% only;  exempt new construction; and  allow owners to apply for an increase over the guidelines. Lost For the Motion: M. Phair. Opposed: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel.

Absent: R. Hayter. Part 2 of Motion, put: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Premier, appropriate Ministers and Edmonton MLAs, requesting an immediate increase in government assistance for rent increases linked to CPI (Consumer Price Index), for recipients of AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped), Income Support clients (Alberta Works) and low-income seniors who qualify for the seniors benefits. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. Part 3 of Motion put: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: 3. That Administration provide information to the Standing Committee on Managing Growth Pressures of the Provincial Government on issues such as inclusionary housing and potential changes required to the Municipal Government Act. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. E.5. Paskins House – 10613 - 95 Street L. Wedman, The Works International Visual Arts Society, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. J. Freeman and R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved J. Melnychuk:

1. That the sale of Lot 21, Block 14, Plan RN23 to the AMPW Works International Visual Arts Society for $1 be approved. 2. That the sale of Paskins House – 10613 – 95 Street for $1 be approved. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

(continued on page 14) The Committee recessed at 12:15 p.m. The committee reconvened at 1:36 p.m. Councillor R. Hayter was absent.

E.4. Bylaw 14658 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel Local Improvement Moved J. Melnychuk: That the Committee hear from the speakers in a panel. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. B. Beckford and P. Elcombe made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions. G. Luck and M. Koziol, Transportation Department; and D. Piecowye, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered the Committee’s questions. Moved M. Nickel: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: That second reading of Bylaw 14658 be defeated. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

E.6. Sale of Pilot Sites for the First-time Homebuyer Program: - Canon Ridge and Greenview T. J. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved J. Melnychuk: That Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council: That the sale of the two properties for the First-time Homebuyer Program, in Greenview and Canon Ridge, be approved in accordance with the price, terms, and conditions outlined in the August 28, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW2920. Carried

For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. Opposed: M. Nickel. Absent: R. Hayter.

E.12. Edmonton and Area Land Trust - Operational Funding B. Anderson, Office of the City Manager; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered the Committee’s questions. Moved J. Melnychuk: That the August 16, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW5042 be received for information. Amendment Moved M. Phair: That the following part 2 be added: 2. That Administration provide an update to the November 6, 2007, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting on the $2.5 million requested and how it can be accommodated in the 2007 Capital Budget. Carried For the Amendment: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM E.12., put:

1. That the August 16, 2007, Asset Management and AMPW Public Works Department report 2007PW5042 be received for information. 2. That Administration provide an update to the November 6, 2007, Transportation and Public Works Committee Due: Nov. 6/07 meeting on the $2.5 million requested and how it can be accommodated in the 2007 Capital Budget. Carried For the Motion As Amended: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter.

R. NOTICES OF MOTION

Councillor J. Melnychuk asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

P. PRIVATE

P.2. Approval to Buy and Re-Sell Condo Space 118 Avenue and 93 Street Moved M. Phair: That the Committee meet in private to discuss item P.2. pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. The Committee met in private at 2:46 p.m. Moved M. Phair: That the Committee meet in public. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. The Committee met in public at 2:54 p.m. Moved J. Melnychuk:

1. That the agreements to buy and re-sell the land AMPW described, based on the principles contained in the August 21, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW9940, be approved. 2. That the August 21, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW9940 remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. Absent: R. Hayter. E. REPORTS E.5. Paskins House – 10613 - 95 Street (continued from page 12) Moved M. Phair:

That Administration review available funding through the AMPW Historic Resources Financial and Rehabilitation Program to determine if it is possible to accommodate the move of the Paskins House. Carried For the Motion: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair.

Absent: R. Hayter.

S. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m.

______Chair City Clerk

INDEX TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS...... 1 A.1. Call to Order...... 1 A.2. Adoption of Agenda...... 1 A.3. Adoption of Minutes...... 2 A.4. Protocol Items...... 2 Thank you (J. Melnychuk)...... 2 Thank you (M. Phair)...... Error! Bookmark not defined.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS...... 2 B.1. Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items...... 2 B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear...... 6

D. STATUS OF REPORTS...... 2 D.1. Bylaw 14599 – Provision of Affordable Housing, Adoption of the Crystallina Nera Neighbourhood Structure Plan...... 2 D.2. Road Right-of-Way – Elm Trees (L. Sloan)...... 2

E. REPORTS...... 3 E.1. Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic...... 6 E.2. Proposed Changes to Top-of-Bank Roadway Policy...... 7 E.3. Rent Increases...... 9 E.4. Bylaw 14658 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel Local Improvement...... 12 E.5. Paskins House – 10613 - 95 Street...... 11/14 E.6. Sale of Pilot Sites for the First-time Homebuyer Program: - Canon Ridge and Greenview...... 12 E.7. Expropriation of Lands for a Multi-Use Trail along 137 Avenue...... 3 E.8. Sole Source Contract - Change Order Recommendation (Integration Support)...... 3 E.9. Strathcona Shooting Range Site Remediation - Increase to Purchase Order...... 3 E.10. Energy Assessments 2007 – Arenas and Fire Stations - . Consultant Appointment...... 3 E.11. Ferrier Garage Ventilation Upgrade - Consultant Appointment...... 3 E.12. Edmonton and Area Land Trust - Operational Funding...... 13 E.13. Open Tenders...... 4 E.14. Multi-year Sole Source Contract - Construction of Neighbourhood Shallow Sewers...... 4 E.15. Sale of Two Lots in Pylypow Industrial...... 4 E.16. Digester 7 and Digester 8 Projects, Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant - Request to Hire Consultant...... 4 E.17. Light Rail Vehicle Static Converter - Sole Source Purchase...... 4

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E.18. Change Order to Contract R903388, Lafarge Canada Inc. - . Supply of Winter Street Sand...... 5 E.19. Expropriation of Temporary Exclusive Rights-of-Way - Lands ..along 137 Avenue and 153 Avenue and 142 Street...... 5 E.20. Expropriation of Lands - Along 137 Avenue and 153 Avenue and 142 Street...... 5 E.21. Prince of Wales Armouries - Tenants...... 9

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES...... 7 J.1. Top-of-Bank Policy - (L. Sloan/M. Phair)...... 7

P. PRIVATE...... 5 P.1. Acquisition of Land and Working Easements 142 Street and 137 Avenue...... 5 P.2. Approval to Buy and Re-Sell Condo Space 118 Avenue and 93 Street...... 14

R. NOTICES OF MOTION...... 13

S. ADJOURNMENT...... 15

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