Minutes for Executive Committee September 7, 1994 Meeting

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING #21 (From the meeting held on September 7, 1994)

MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor J. Reimer Alderman A. Bolstad Alderman A. Bolstad Alderman T. Cavanagh Alderman T. Cavanagh Alderman P. Mackenzie Alderman S. McKibben* Alderman B. Mason Alderman B. Campbell*

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Alderman L. Chahley* Alderman M. Phair* D.S. Ausman, Acting City Manager, M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk

* Present for part of the meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Vice-Chair Bolstad called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Mayor Reimer, Alderman Mackenzie and Alderman Mason were absent.

28 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 Pursuant to Section 167 of the Procedures & Committees Bylaw #9999, as amended, Vice-Chair Bolstad appointed Alderman McKibben as a Member of the Committee in order to maintain a quorum.

Alderman Phair entered the meeting. A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED Alderman Cavanagh:

That the Executive Committee Agenda for the September 7, 1994 meeting be adopted.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

MOVED Alderman Cavanagh: 1. That the following item be time specific at 9:30 a.m. and that R. Lelacheur, Economic Development Edmonton, be heard:

H.02 Move of Forestry Companies Head Office (Alderman Campbell).

2. That the following item be dealt with after H.02 and that G. Grantham, N. Tam and S. Chichak be heard:

G.8.h. Status of Alberta Hotel (Alderman Phair).

3. That the following item be time specific at 10:30 a.m. and that R. Abells, Witten Binder, be heard:

G.8.i. Notice of Intention to Designate the Metals Building Annex Located at 10184 - 101 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource.

MOVED Alderman McKibben: 1. That the following item be time specific at 2:15 p.m. and that representatives of the various unions be heard:

G.6.a. Corporate Wellness Program.

2. That the following items be time specific at 3:00 p.m. and the representatives be heard:

29 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 G.5.a. Letter dated May 25, 1994 from Benno Knodel, President, German Canadian Association of Alberta re: Property Taxes.

G.5.j. Referral letter dated June 23, 1994 from North Park Village Condominium Corporation, 12064 - 157 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5X 2R9 re: Tax Roll No. 1022243.

G.5.n. Referral letter dated March 24, 1994 from Danielle LaBrie, President, WECAN Society, 10215 - 112 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 1M7 re: Tax Roll Account No. 4064127

H.05. Community Services Committee Report #20 (H.02): Parks, Recreation & Cultural Advisory Board 1994/95: 1994 Operating Grants-in-Aid Appeal Recommendations.

That the following items be postponed until the September 21, 1994 Executive City Manager Committee meeting: City Clerk G.2.a. Report on the New Municipal Government Act – Time to Gather Due: Sept. 21, 1994 Signatures on Petitions (Mason) G.5.f. Referral Memorandum dated July 19, 1994 from Alderman Mackenzie re: Eagle Hardware & Garden (Canada) Limited, Tax Roll Accounts No. 4119996 & 4119988 (Mackenzie – Summary Attachment No. 11) G.5.t. 1993 Residential Property Tax and Utility Charges Survey of Major Canadian Cities (Mason – Summary Attachment No. 10) G.6.b. Corporate Recognition Program (Administration request: Summary Attachment No. 8)

MOVED Alderman McKibben:

That the following item be postponed until the September 21, 1994 Executive Committee meeting:

C.01. Contract/Consultant Awards Information Report for May 1994

30 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 FOR THE MOTION: Alderman McKibben. OPPOSED: Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

31 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the August 17, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting No. 19, be adopted. FOR THE MOTION: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

D.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

That the following items be exempted for debate:

C.01., G.5.a.,G.5.j., G.5.m., G.5.n., G.5.r., G.6.a., G.8.a., G.8.d., G.8.g., G.8.h., G.8.i., G.8.j., H.02., H.03., H.05., and

D.3.a. Old Strathcona Foundation on 1993 Financial Statements, 1994 Budget and Business Plan and Operating Subsidy

That the revised due date of Dec 7/94 be approved. City Manager Old Strathcona Fdn.

Due: Dec. 7, 1994

D.3.b. Storm Sewer Redevelopment Charges – Letter from Louise & Eric Bryer, 12322–88 Street

That the revised due date of Oct 5/94 be approved. City Manager Transportation

Due: Oct. 5, 1994

32 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 D.3.c. Citadel Theatre’s Annual Rent Charges

That the revised due date of Sept 21/94 be approved. City Manager Planning

Due: Sept. 21, 1994

G.1.a. City Council Information Session – Diversity Initiatives

That the August 2, 1994 Diversity Initiatives Office report be received as City Manager information.

G.3.a. Estate of Samuel McWhinney

That payment to Isabella McWhinney, Executrix of the Estate of Samuel City Manager McWhinney, deceased, of the outstanding amounts owing to the Estate without City Solicitor requiring probate of the Will, be approved.

G.5.b. Letter dated June 23, 1994 from Mr. Ray Oriordan, Vice-President, Finance, Edmonton Catholic Charities (1976), re: Application to the Local Authorities Board for exemption of Tax Roll Accounts #1185073 and 1185065, Plan 4379HW, Block 1, Lots 1 to 5 except Registered Road Plan 8221364, 11812 - 82 Street and 8204 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 2W2

That the City Assessor inform the Local Authorities Board that the City of City Manager Edmonton does not object to the granting of an exemption for Tax Roll Accounts Finance No. 1185073 and 1185065, Plan 4379HW, Block 1, Lots 1 to 5 except Registered Road Plan 8221364, 11812 - 82 Street and 8204 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 2W2.

G.5.c. Referral letter dated July 12, 1994 from W.B. Berven, 586 Buchanan Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T6R 1Z7, re: Tax Roll #4112280

33 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 That the Assessor be authorized under Section 64 of the Municipal Taxation Act to City Manager correct the 1991 and 1992 assessment rolls and rebate the resulting taxes in the Finance amount of $190.48 plus any resulting penalties to Mr. Berven re: Tax Roll Account No. 4112280.

G.5.d. Referral letters dated June 28 and July 14, 1994 from Robert Tait, 13608 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2M2 re: Tax Roll #2957652

That a partial rebate of the 1992 tax levy in the amount of $32.45 be approved and a City Manager rebate for the 1991 tax year be denied to Robert Tait re: Tax Roll Account Finance #2957652.

G.5.e. Referral letter dated June 9, 1994 from Shannon Coulson, 7703 - 106A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6A 1K5, re: Tax Roll #8213704

That the request to rebate part of the 1990 to 1992 property taxes in the amount of City Manager $125.12 to Shannon Coulson re: Tax Roll #8213704, be denied. Finance

G.5.g. Letter dated June 30, 1994 from Rob K. Magnes requesting partial refund for property taxes on his residence at 14359 - 128 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6V 1C8 re: Tax Roll #3833530

That the City Assessor be authorized to correct the 1993 Assessment Roll under City Manager Section 64 of the Municipal Taxation Act and rebate the resulting overpayment of Finance property taxes in the amount of $143.28 plus any associated penalties to Rob K. Magnes re: Tax Toll #3833530.

G.5.h. Referral letter dated July 28, 1994 from Terry Dallyn, 4523 - 33A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 4X2, re: Tax Roll #9103987

1. That the Assessor be authorized under Section 64 of the Municipal Taxation City Manager Act to correct the 1992 and 1993 assessment rolls. Finance 2. That the resulting taxes be rebated under Section 106 of the Municipal Taxation Act in the amount of $80.03 plus any associated interest to Terry Dallyn re: Tax Roll Account #9103987.

34 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 G.5.i. Referral Letter dated August 4, 1994 from Ray Grigg, West Coast Reduction Ltd., 105 North Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 4V7 re: Tax Rolls No. 1077346 and 3036589

That the request from Ray Grigg, West Coast Reduction Ltd. for cancellation of late City Manager payment penalties on Tax Rolls No. 1077346 and 3036589 be denied. Finance

G.5.k. Referral Letter dated July 5, 1994 from Jeffrey Goldberg, 8136 – 187 Street, Edmonton AB T5T 1K3 re: Tax Roll No. 1821958

That the request from Jeffrey Goldberg re: Tax Roll No. 1821958 for the City Manager cancellation of penalties in the amount of $126.19 be denied. Finance

G.5.l. Referral Letter dated July 7, 1994 from Jack and Sheila Wozney, 3740 – 30 Street, Edmonton AB, T5J 1H7 re: Tax Roll No. 4079737

That the request from Jack & Sheila Wozney re: Tax Roll No. 4079737 for the City Manager cancellation of penalties in the amount of $149.17 be denied. Finance

G.5.o. Correction of Business Assessment of Saxton Group Ltd. of 1920–10123– 99 Street, Tax Roll Account No. 0410753

1. That the Assessor be authorized to correct the Business Assessment and Tax City Manager Roll for the years 1989 to present by the addition of a name, Geoffrey Finance Saxton, to Tax Roll Account No. 0410753. 2. That any legal discussion be dealt with in private due to the nature of this action.

35 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 G.5.p. Referral Letter dated March 29, 1994 from A. Pent, 9220–89 Street, Edmonton AB T6C 3L1 re: Tax Roll Account No. 3890209

That the request to rebate taxes for 1991 and 1992 to Mr. A. Pent re: Tax Roll Account No. 3890209 be denied.

(Reconsidered, see page 562).

G.5.q. Open Tenders greater that $500,000 and Request to hire Consultants where estimates exceed $25,000 - Report dated August 18, 1994

That the August 18, 1994 Finance Department report be received as information. City Manager Finance

G.5.s. Contract / Consultant Awards Information Report for July 1994

G.8.b. Sale of Land to Yakmac Investment Ltd. for $1,400,000.00 – Located North of 100 Avenue and West of 184 Street

1. That the sale of land to Yakmac Investment Ltd. for $1,400,000.00 be City Manager approved subject to the terms and conditions outlined in Enclosure I of the Planning August 5, 1994 Planning & Development Department report. 2. That the Administration be authorized to pay a commission of $40,000.00 to Alcor Real Estate Group Inc. upon possession.

G.8.c. Purchase of a Utility Right of Way located within a portion of 7403 - 17 Street from 17th Street Storage Ltd. for $1.00

That the purchase of a Utility Right of Way for $1.00 within a portion of Lot D, City Manager Plan 802 1285 from 17th Street Storage Ltd. be approved. Planning

36 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 G.8.e. Purchase of Utility Right of Way from Halliburton Canada Inc. for $1.00 – Located Within a Portion of 3300 – 76 Avenue

That the purchase of a Utility Right of Way for $1.00 within a portion of Lot D, City Manager Plan 5506 RS from Halliburton Canada Inc. be approved. Planning

G.8.f. Purchase of a Utility Right of Way from Dorner Investments Ltd. for $1.00 – Located Within a Portion of 16915 – 111 Avenue

That the purchase of a Utility Right of Way for $1.00 within a portion of Lot 9, City Manager Block 5, Plan 2477 KS from Dorner Investments Ltd. be approved. Planning

H.01. City Hall Food Service Facility

1. That Public Works enter into negotiations with prospective operators for a City Manager food service facility in City Hall without undertaking another formal Public Works proposal call. 2. That upon completion of negotiations, Public Works recommend an appropriate operator based upon various criteria and considerations.

H.04. UTILITIES & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT #21 (G.3.a.): Disabled Adult Transportation Services (DATS) Van Contract

1. That the Disabled Adult Transportation Services (DATS) Van Contract be City Manager approved as a standard form agreement. Transportation 2. That the authority to enter into and sign the Van Contract be delegated to the Finance General Manager of the Transportation Department.

CARRIED

37 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad. Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

F. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

F.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

38 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 F.1.a. City of Edmonton Credit Ratings (Alderman Phair)

As the issue of credit or “bond” ratings is again in the news related to the Federal City Manager and Provincial Governments, I would like the following information: Finance 1. What are the recent and current credit ratings that the City of Edmonton has received? Due: Nov. 2, 1994 2. Have the latest ratings improved or declined relative to the last 3 or 4 years and how do they compare with other Canadian jurisdictions? 3. An analysis by the Finance Department of the impact of the current ratings on the City and other institutions in the City and the background or rationale for the rating we received. The answer to this inquiry should return to the Executive Committee.

F.1.b. Wire Centre Building on the Corner of Churchill Square (Alderman Phair)

I would like the following information about the Wire Centre Building on the corner City Manager of Churchill Square used by Edmonton Telephones: Planning 1. Ed Tel has indicated that the building is in poor condition and I would like to know the condition of the building especially related to the roof, Due: Nov. 2, 1994 foundation and general structure. 2. When was the building last used by Ed Tel, who is responsible for the care and upkeep of the building and has the condition of the building deteriorated over the last 5 to 10 years? 3. With the building being on the Historical Inventory as an “A” building, what are the reasons for this designation? The answer to this inquiry should return to the Executive Committee.

39 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 H. OTHER REPORTS

H.02. Move of Forestry Companies Head Office (Alderman Campbell)

R. Lelacheur, Economic Development Edmonton, answered the Committee’s questions.

That the June 13, 1994 Economic Development Edmonton report be received as City Manager information. EDE

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad. Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

That Item G.5.a be dealt with after Item G.8.i.

LOST FOR THE MOTION: Alderman Cavanagh. OPPOSED: Aldermen Bolstad, McKibben ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

G. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

G.8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

G.8.h. Status of Alberta Hotel (Alderman Phair)

D. Grantham; S. Chichak; and K. Singh, Planning & Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

1. That this issue be referred to the Administration to provide a report on: City Manager (a) the status of the $1 Million from Trizec and any conditions on how it Planning can be used. Due: Nov. 2, 1994 (b) how fast can the City protect the building parts that are out in the

40 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 open and in storage, and at what cost? Can this project be paid for from the interest which has accrued on the $1 Million? (c) an outline of the terms of the Proposal Call. 2. That the department proceed with the Call for Proposal.

That the August 19, 1994 Planning and Development Department report be received City Manager as information. Planning

G.8.i. C Notice of Intention to Designate the Metals Building Annex Located at 10184 – 104 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource

R. Abells; R. Lauber; J.F. Samborsky; and K. Singh, Planning & Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That Council authorize the City Clerk to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Resource (Enclosure I of the August 19, 1994 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by the Metals Building Annex in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act.

2. That the General Manager of the Planning and Development Department be hereby appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the Metals Building Annex.

41 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 3. That the City inspectors evaluate this building and if the distress of the building is urgent, bring this information forward to Executive Committee prior to the 120 day timeframe.

C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

C.01. Contract/Consultant Awards Information Report for May 1994

R. Millican & K. Sawatzky, Transportation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That the July 6, 1994 Transportation Department report be received as information. City Manager Finance

G.5. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

G.5.r. Open Tenders Greater Than $500,000.00 and Requests to Hire Consultants Where Estimates Exceed $25,000.00 - Report Dated August 25, 1994

R. Millican, Transportation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

CARRIED

42 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

G.8 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

G.8.a. Development in The Lake District (Alderman Gomberg)

W. Cameron, Planning & Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That the August 19, 1994 Planning & Development Department report be received City Manager as information. Planning

MOVED Alderman Bolstad:

That this issue be referred to the Administration to bring forward updated comments City Manager on how the Lake District fits into the City’s infrastructure strategy, when the Planning infrastructure report comes back to Executive Committee. Due: Unknown

G.8.d. Purchase of Land from 172965 Canada Limited for $295,000.00 – Located at Southeast Corner of 50 Street and 127 Avenue

R. Tessier, Planning & Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That this item be postponed until later in the meeting when a representative from the Public Works Department is present.

CARRIED

G.8.g. Land Exchange Between The City of Edmonton and Michael and Mavis Allard for $1.00 – Located at 11420–99 Avenue – Hudson Bay Reserve

R. Tessier, Planning & Development Department; and W. Trocenko, Parks & Recreation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That a land exchange be approved for $1.00 whereby The City of Edmonton acquire City Manager a portion of The Hudsons Bay Reserve containing 1393.5 metres2 located below Planning the top of bank in the river valley in exchange for a portion of the Hudsons Bay Reserve containing 84.07 metres2 located at the top of bank adjacent to Lot 32, Block 14, Plan B.

G.8.j. C Assignment of Benefits Agreement and Amending Agreement for the Implementation Agreement Between The City of Edmonton and Canadian National Railway Company

K. Singh, Planning & Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council approve the following Agreements:

1. Assignment of Benefits Agreement between the Board of Governors of Grant MacEwan Community College (“the college”), Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”), and The City of Edmonton (“the City”), (Enclosure I of the August 25, 1994 Planning and Development Department report); and

2. Amending Agreement for the Implementation Agreement between the City and CN (Enclosure II).

CARRIED

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.03. Imperial Oil Limited Licensed Access Road Agreement Gold Bar Park

W. Trocenko, Parks & Recreation Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED Alderman Cavanagh :

That a limited Licensed Access Agreement be approved in a form acceptable to the City Manager City Solicitor and in contents acceptable to the General Manager of Parks & Parks and Rec. Recreation Department which provides Imperial Oil Limited with alternate access to their Strathcona Refinery across a portion of the City of Edmonton’s Gold Bar Park City Solicitor access road.

G.8 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

G.8.d. Purchase of Land from 172965 Canada Limited for $295,000.00 – Located at Southeast Corner of 50 Street and 127 Avenue

A.B. Maurer, Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

That the purchase of Lot 24, Block 25, Plan 7720215 and Lot 3, Block 25, Plan City Manager 7921455 containing a total of 0.665 hectares, more or less, from 172965 Canada Planning Limited at the price of $295,000.00 in accordance with the general terms and conditions outlined in Enclosure II of the August 17, 1994 Planning and Development Department report, be approved.

CARRIED

That the Committee meet in private.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason. The meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m.

The meeting reconvened at 12:06 p.m.

N. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

N.3. OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR

N.3.b. Settlement of an Accident Involving The City of Edmonton and Constable Wayne Hamilton resulting in personal injury of Wallace Cyrus

That the Office of the City Solicitor be given authority to pay the sum of $80,000.00 City Manager to Mr. Cyrus in full and final settlement of his claim against the City of Edmonton. City Solicitor

N.3.c. West–Con Drilling Supplies v. The City of Edmonton – Settlement Recommendation

That the sum of $140,000.00 plus interest of $36,058.28 and proper court costs as City Manager approved by the Office of the City Solicitor be paid to West–Con Drilling Supplies City Solicitor Ltd. in settlement of its lawsuit against The City of Edmonton.

46 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Cavanagh, McKibben. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason. The meeting recessed at 12:09 p.m.

Pursuant to Section 167 of the Procedures & Committees Bylaw #9999, as amended, Vice-Chair Bolstad appointed Alderman Campbell as a Member of the Committee in order to maintain a quorum.

G.6. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

G.6.a. C Corporate Wellness Program

MOTION ON THE FLOOR AT COUNCIL:

MOVED Alderman Phair/Gomberg (March 23, 1993): 1. That the Civic Employee Fitness Program be limited to a one year trial period.

2. That the Civic Employee Fitness Program be reviewed during the one year trial and that corporate experience with the program be reported to City Council before June 1994. This report will cover the following key components:

a. overall usage by department

b. comparison of absenteeism of users vs. non users

c. anticipated savings to corporation

d. effectiveness of recording and control systems

e. impact on facility capacity

f. recommendations on optimal tracking system

g. recommendation re: program retention.

47 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 W. Wetterberg & V. Gaebel, Personnel Department; Dr. J. Sefton, Consultant; B. Chahlal, Amalgamated Transit Union 569; G. Footz, CUPE Local 30; T.J. Dillon & E.L. Pritchard, C.E.M.A; and M. Leskiw, CSU Local 52 made presentations and answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED Alderman Campbell: 1. That Enclosure I of the August 24, 1994 Personnel Department report The Workplace Wellness Strategy be received as information.

2. That the Administration provide an annual update on the implementation of The Workplace Wellness Strategy.

3. That Enclosure II, a review of the Civic Employee Fitness Program be received as information.

4. That the practice of granting City Employees no cost access to Parks & Recreation facilities (e.g., basics such as swimming pools and arenas, weight rooms and track facilities only) be continued, and that employees continue to pay the cost of program participation.

Committee Members requested that the item be split for voting purposes.

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Cavanagh:

That Part 1 be replaced with the following:

1. That the Workplace Wellness Strategy, as outlined in Enclosure I of the August 24, 1994 Personnel Department report, be implemented by the Personnel Department.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

MOTION ON PART 1, AS AMENDED, put: 1. That the Workplace Wellness Strategy, as outlined in Enclosure I of the August 24, 1994 Personnel Department report, be implemented by the Personnel Department.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

MOTION ON PARTS 2 and 3, put: 2. That the Administration provide an annual update on the implementation of The Workplace Wellness Strategy.

48 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 3. That Enclosure II, a review of the Civic Employee Fitness Program be received as information.

AMENDMENT MOVED Alderman Cavanagh:

That in Part 4 the words “practice of granting” be replaced with the words “City of Edmonton grant”; the words “no cost access to” be replaced with the words “a 50% reduction in the cost to access”; and the words “be continued” be deleted.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

MOTION ON PART 4, AS AMENDED, put: 4. That the City of Edmonton grant City Employees a 50% reduction in the cost to access Parks & Recreation facilities (e.g., basics such as swimming pools and arenas, weight rooms and track facilities only), and that employees continue to pay the cost of program participation.

That a Part 5 be added as follows:

49 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 5. That the motion on the floor of Alderman Phair be withdrawn.

G.5.m. Referral Letter dated March 24, 1994 from Danielle LaBrie, President, WECAN Society, 10215 – 112 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 1M7 re: Tax Roll Account No. 4064127

That this item be postponed until the September 21, 1994 Executive Committee City Manager meeting. Finance City Clerk

Due: Sept. 21, 1994

G.5.n. Referral Letter dated March 24, 1994 from Danielle LaBrie, President, WECAN Society, 10215 – 112 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 1M7 re: Tax Roll Account No. 4064127

That this item be postponed until the September 21, 1994 Executive Committee City Manager meeting. Finance City Clerk

Due: Sept. 21, 1994

50 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.05. C COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTED REPORT #20 (H.02): Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board 1994/95 1994 Operating Grants–In–Aid Appeal Recommendations

That this item be deleted from the agenda. City Manager Parks and Rec.

G.5.a. Letter dated May 25, 1994 from Benno Knodel, President, German Canadian Association of Alberta, re: Property Taxes

U. Welz, representing the German-Canadian Association; W. Jesse & T. Cossey, Finance Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED Alderman Campbell:

1. That the request from the German-Canadian Association for rebate of the City Manager 1994 tax levy of $17,850.55 plus arrears for the following member Finance organization, First D.F.C. Victoria Soccer Club, Plan SE 26 53 25 4 containing 4.88 Hectors, re: Tax Roll Account #1107480 be denied. 2. That the request from the German-Canadian Association for rebate of the 1994 tax levy of $37,025.42 plus arrears for the following member organization, the German-Canadian Cultural Centre, Plan 752 0139, Block 3, Lot 11, 8310 Roper Road, re: Tax Roll Account #8870149 be denied.

51 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason.

MOVED Alderman Bolstad:

That this item be referred to the Tax Review Task Force for consideration during its City Manager deliberations. Tax Review Task Force Finance

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason. The meeting recessed at 4:20 p.m.

G.5.j. Referral Letter dated June 23, 1994 form North Park Village Condominium Corporation, 12064 – 157 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5X 2R9 re: Tax Roll No. 1022243

V. Killeen; W. Jesse & T. Cossey, Finance Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

1. That the Assessor be authorized under Section 64 of the Municipal Taxation City Manager Act to correct the 1992 and 1993 assessment rolls and rebate the resulting Finance taxes in the amount of $5,055.73 to the individual owners of the units at 10264–157 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5X 2R9 re: Tax Roll No. 1022243. 2. That the request for correction to the assessment roll for the taxation years 1977 to 1991 be denied. 3. That Tax Roll Nos. 6864177 (Unit 3) and 6864201 (Unit 6) be examined for

52 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 a rebate.

MOVED Alderman Cavanagh

That this item be referred to the Tax Review Task Force for consideration during its City Manager deliberations. Tax Review Task Force Finance

G.5.p. Referral Letter dated March 29, 1994 from A. Pent, 9220–89 Street, Edmonton AB T6C 3L1 re: Tax Roll Account No. 3890209

That Item G.5.p. be reconsidered and that A. Pent be heard.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: Aldermen Bolstad, Campbell, Cavanagh. ABSENT: Mayor Reimer, Aldermen Mackenzie, Mason. A. Pent; W. Jesse & T. Cossey, Finance Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED Alderman Cavanagh

That the request to rebate taxes for 1991 and 1992 to Mr. A. Pent re: Tax Roll City Manager Account No. 3890209 be denied. Finance

K. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

53 ______Executive Committee Minutes No. 21 September 7, 1994 CHAIR OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

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