Agenda for Executive Committee October 8, 2008 Meeting

Executive Committee Agenda October 8, 2008

9:30 a.m. River Valley Room

Orders of the Day: 9:30 a.m. Call to Order 9:30 a.m., First Item E.1. Edmonton Public Library 10-Year Capital Plan 9:30 a.m., Second Item E.2. Edmonton City Centre Airport Lands – Relationship to Major Plans and Possible Next Steps 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. E.3. 109 Street Corridor Study – Design and Policy Recommendations 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Recess 3:45 p.m. E.4. Northeast Industrial – Update – World Class Eco-Industrial Chemical Cluster for Greater Edmonton 5:30 p.m. Adjournment

Members: S. Mandel, Chair R. Hayter, Vice-Chair J. Batty L. Sloan A. Sohi

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Recommendation That the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

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Addenda require a Special Resolution. Deletions require a unanimous vote.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Recommendation That the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

A.4. Protocol Items

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear Refer to Summary of Agenda Changes for any requests made.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D. STATUS OF REPORTS

Revised Item Report Title Department Due Date D.1. A Retail Paper and Plastic Bag Community Svcs. Nov. 5/08 Reduction Strategy D.2. 108 Street/Legislature Grounds Planning & Dev. Jan./09

E. REPORTS

E.1. Edmonton Public Library 10-Year Capital Plan

Administration Recommendation That September 4, 2008, Edmonton Public Library report 2008DDB0011 be received for information.

Summary This information report details the 10-year capital plan of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) for the period 2009-2018.

Delegation: L.C. Cook/A. B. Maurer

E.2. Edmonton City Centre Airport Lands – Relationship to Major Plans and Possible Next Steps

Administration Recommendation That the Roadmap as outlined in Attachment 2 of the Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM032 be approved.

Summary This report provides a road map regarding the relationship of the Edmonton City Centre Airport Lands to the major plans currently in preparation and outlines possible next steps in the review of the Airport Lands. The report summarizes issues within the City’s authority raised at the non-statutory public hearing.

Delegation: A. B. Maurer

E.3. 109 Street Corridor Study Time Specific: 1:30 p.m.

Administration Recommendation That Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP123 be received for information.

Summary This report summarizes the 109 Street Corridor Study and actions that will be taken to implement its recommendations.

Delegation: M. Garrett/P. Ohm

E.4. Northeast Industrial - Update - World Class Eco-Industrial Chemical Cluster for Greater Edmonton Time Specific: 3:45 p.m.

Administration Recommendation That the September 4, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDG007, be received as information.

History  At the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the following motion was passed: That the September 4, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDG007 be postponed to the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.

Summary This report provides information on the results of the Kline Stage 3 study, and identifies the key next steps for the City to pursue based on the results of this study.

Delegation: R. Hunt

E.5. Notice of Intention to Designate - 11445 – 64 Street NW as a Municipal Historic Resource

Administration Recommendation That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 8, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP130, be served to the owner of the property occupied by the house at 11445 – 64 Street NW, in accordance with Section 26 of the Historical Resources Act. 2. That the funding of $11,700 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.

Summary The action recommended in this report initiates the process of designating a heritage building at the owner’s request as a Municipal Historic Resource in accordance with the Alberta Historical Resources Act.

Delegation: R. G. Klassen/M. Garrett/O. Elgalali

E.6. Analysis of the Relative Share of Different Property Classes for Neighbourhood Renewal REFERRED FROM CITY COUNCIL

Administration Recommendation That the August 25, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDA021 be received for information.

History  At the September 17, 2008, City Council meeting, the following motion was passed: That the August 25, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDA021 be referred to the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.

 At the July 23, 2008, City Council meeting, the following motion was passed: That Administration conduct an analysis of the relative share of different property classes for neighbourhood renewal based on average impacts per dwelling and frontages and provide a report to City Council in September 2008.

Summary This information report details the various options for taxation under the current Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c M-26.

Delegation: R. Risling

E.7. Improving Appearances of Industrial Development Along Major Roadways

Administration Recommendation That the September 16, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP044 be received for information.

Summary This report outlines a number of methods by which to improve the appearance of industrial development along major arterials.

E.8. Don Wheaton Family YMCA - Request to Waive Municipal Property Taxes

Administration Recommendation That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That the municipal portion of the 2008 property taxes (including any associated arrears and penalties) for the newer YMCA properties be cancelled for the period of time from January 2008 to June 2008, pursuant to Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26.

Summary This report recommends that Council cancel the municipal portion of the 2008 property taxes for the newer YMCA properties for the period of time from January to June 2008 when the properties remained taxable.

Delegation: R. G. Klassen/R. Risling

E.9. Secondary and Garage Suites - Monitoring for Phase 1 of Bylaw 14750

Administration Recommendation That the September 9, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP014 be received for information.

Summary This report provides an overview of activity around inquiries, complaints, and development permit applications related to Secondary and Garage Suites before and after the adoption of Bylaw 14750.

E.10. Amended City Policy C450B - Policy to Encourage the Designation and Rehabilitation or Municipal Historic Resources for review and approval

Administration Recommendation That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That the amended Historic Resource Management Policy C450B as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 26, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP113 be approved.

Summary This report provides a summary of amendments to City Policy C450B and an overview of the new Historic Resource Management Plan.

Delegation: M. Garrett/O. Elgalali

E.11. Quarters Lead Consulting Contract for O'Neill O'Neill Procinsky Architects - Consultant Fee Increase

Administration Recommendation That an increase of $215,000 to the O’Neill O’Neill Procinsky Architects consulting agreement for The Quarters redevelopment be approved, increasing the contract from $330,000 to $545,000 (GST inclusive), and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

Summary As per City Administration Bylaw 12005, professional services agreements greater than $250,000 or a specified amount previously approved, must be approved by the appropriate Committee of Council.

Delegation: W. Trocenko

E.12. Open Tenders - $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at September 16, 2008

Administration Recommendation That Administration award the tender projects as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 16, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008COP019, and enter into all relevant agreements, such tenders to be in accordance with Administration’s normal tendering guidelines.

Summary This report requests Executive Committee approval on open tenders greater than $1,000,000.

Delegation: D. Lajeunesse/D. H. Edey/R. G. Klassen

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1. Reducing Event Footprints (D. Iveson)

Administration Recommendation That the August 18, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM027 be received for information.

History  At the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the August 18, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM027 was postponed to the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.  At the September 2, 2008, Agenda Review Committee meeting, the August 18, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM027 was postponed to the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.  At the July 23, 2008, City Council meeting, Councillor D. Iveson made the following inquiry: Given the visibility of major events in the city of Edmonton to both citizens and visitors, and that they represent an important opportunity to showcase innovative practices and demonstrate our city’s commitment to sustainable practices, I ask for the following information: 1. What work has the City done to date with major festival and event organizers in Edmonton to help reduce the ecological footprints of these events, particularly in the

areas of waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and air quality impacts? 2. Are there opportunities to support collaborative solutions and provide or coordinate shared resources to enable events and festivals to further reduce their footprints? Summary This information report provides a response to an Administrative Inquiry regarding environmental practices at major festivals and events. Delegation: E. Finn

J.2. Energy Cost Escalation/Peak Oil (D. Iveson) Administration Recommendation That the August 27, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM012 be received for information. History  At the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the August 27, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM012 was postponed to the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.  At the May 28, 2008, City Council meeting, Councillor D. Iveson made the following inquiry: Given recent reports of rising fuel prices affecting the City’s budget, I am curious as to what analysis Administration has conducted regarding energy prices over the medium to long- term: 1. Specifically, how far out do our forecasts reach, and what do they indicate? 2. More generally, what is Administration’s position on the notion of Peak Oil? 3. What effects might a dramatic and sustained increase in energy prices have on city operations? 4. What effects might a dramatic and sustained increase in energy prices have on citizens and industry in Edmonton? Summary This report provides a response to an administrative inquiry regarding the impacts of the cost of energy on City operations, citizens, business and industry. It also provides an overview of ‘Peak Oil’ and Administration’s position on it.

Delegation: J. Tustian/B. Anderson

J.3. The Feasibility of Eliminating Garage Sale Permit Fee (K. Krushell) Administration Recommendation That the September 24, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD046 be received for information. History  At the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the September 24, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD046 was postponed to the October 8, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.  At the July 16, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, Councillor K. Krushell made the following inquiry: I was contacted by a constituent who was frustrated with the fact that he is not allowed to put up a sign to advertise his garage sale because the City will fine him, and yet at the same time he still has to pay $19 to obtain a garage sale permit. He was particularly frustrated because he was under the impression that such a fee is not being charged in other Canadian cities. In discussion with Planning and Development Department, it was suggested that a Council Inquiry on this issue would be the appropriate action to take, and that this would provide relevant information for City Council to consider options for eliminating the fee. It would be appreciated if Administration could provide the following information: 1. How many garage sale permits are issued per year? 2. How much revenue is generated from this fee? 3. What are the administrative costs associated with the processing of the fee? 4. Does Bylaw Services enforce the requirement for garage sale permits? If so, how effective is it and does this cost anything? 5. What was the original reason for City Council to introduce a garage sale permit fee? If the reason was to limit the number of garage sales, can this be addressed in another way? 6. If Council were to decide to eliminate the garage sale permit fee requirement, what steps would need to be taken to do this?

I would request that the report on this come back to the September 24, 2008, Executive Committee meeting.

Summary This report provides a response to an inquiry regarding garage sale permits and fees.

Delegation: D. Aitken

P. PRIVATE

P.1. Funding Options for the Purchase of Municipal Property To be discussed in private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

R. NOTICES OF MOTION

S. ADJOURNMENT