Community and Public Services Committee - Agenda

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Call to Order: 9:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Recess: 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Adjournment: 5:30 p.m.

Chair: A. Paquette Vice Chair: J. Dziadyk Members: A. Knack, M. Nickel

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1. Call to Order and Related Business 1.1. Call to Order 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Adoption of Agenda 1.4. Adoption of Minutes 3

• September 30, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee 1.5. Protocol Items 2. Items for Discussion and Related Business 2.1. Select Items for Debate 2.2. Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate 2.3. Requests to Speak Refer to Summary of Agenda Changes 2.4. Requests for Specific Time on Agenda Refer to Summary of Agenda Changes 3. Councillor Inquiries 4. Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting None 5. Requests to Reschedule Reports 11 Replacement page 5.1. State of Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton - Annual report Revised due date: January 20, 2021 5.2. City Owned Golf Courses Revised due date: November 13, 2020 6. Reports 6.1. The Orange Hub - Professional Artist Leases 13 Council approval required 6.2. Snow and Ice Control - 2019/2020 Monitoring Results 19 6.3. Alberta Avenue and Jasper Place Revitalization Resource 33 Continuation - Service Package Report to be distributed when available 6.4. Temporary Park and Ride Locations on City Lands 34 6.5. City Owned Golf Courses 43 Report to be distributed when available 6.6. Open Streets Event 44 6.7. LRT Station Winterization 47 7. Responses to Councillor Inquiries 7.1. Process to Maintain Street, Alley and Construction Sites (M. Walters) 52 8. Private Reports None 9. Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 58

Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

September 30, 2020 9:30 a.m. Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present: A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, M. Nickel

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1. Call to Order and Related Business 1.1 Call to Order Councillor A. Paquette called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m., and acknowledged that Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world. 1.2 Roll Call Councillor A. Paquette confirmed the attendance of the following Committee members: J. Dziadyk, A. Knack and M. Nickel. Councillors M. Banga, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, S. McKeen and M. Walters were also in attendance.

Councillors M. Banga, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen and A. Paquette participated electronically. Councillor J. Dziadyk participated electronically for a portion of the meeting. D. Siebold, K. Gibson, E. Norton and C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance. 1.3 Adoption of Agenda

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Moved by: M. Nickel

That the September 30, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change: Replacement pages:

 6.5 Vehicle for Hire Fee Waiver In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

1.4 Adoption of Minutes Moved by: A. Knack That the following Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted:

 June 29, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee

 September 2, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

Carried (4 to 0)

1.5 Protocol Items There were no Protocol Items. 2. Items for Discussion and Related Business 2.1 Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 7.1. 2.2 Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate The recommendation in the following report passed without debate:

 5.1 Assisted Transportation - Plan of Action 2.3 Requests to Speak Moved by: M. Nickel

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That the Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

 6.3 Merits of a Five-year exit Strategy on Licensing Body Rub Centres 1. K. Lowrey 2. S. Holtby, Defend Dignity 3. Lilith 4. S. Lynn 5. L. Lane 6. S. Hunter 7. C. Sparks 8. K. Miller 9. K. Quinn 10. G. Battiste 11. C. Kasur 12. Sera 13. S. Hallé, Community Against SexWorkers Stigma 14. A. Heinz 15. Angel, Alberta Sex Positive Education Community Centre 16. Aurora 17. L. Lavender 18. D. Hill, Freedom Catalyst 19. A. Niemeier, YWCA Edmonton 20. J. Kuyt 21. Kari Thomason 22. Bianca 23. Kylee Nixon, Edmonton Women and Allies Against the Sex Industry 24. Mona Forya, Piece Edmonton

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 6.5 Vehicle for Hire Fee Waiver 1. S. Vezina 2. S. Burtic, Legends Limousine 3. P. Strong, Greater Edmonton Taxi Service Inc. 4. L. Burtic 5. J. Waterman 6. A. Lepine In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

Carried (4 to 0)

Moved by: M. Nickel That the Committee hear from the following speakers:

 6.3 Merits of a Five-year exit Strategy on Licensing Body Rub Centres 1. Jessica, Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta 2. Sarina Spisak In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

2.4 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time. 3. Councillor Inquiries There we no Councillor Inquiries. 4. Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting. 5. Requests to Reschedule Reports 5.1 Assisted Transportation - Plan of Action Moved by: J. Dziadyk That the revised due date of March 2021 be approved.

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In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

Carried (4 to 0)

6. Reports 6.1 City of Edmonton Recreation Facilities Naming Rights and Sponsorship Concept Approval R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, R. Jevne and N. Walters, Citizen Services, answered the Committee's questions. Moved by: M. Nickel

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That an exemption to City Policy C477A - Facility Name Sale Policy be approved to allow Administration to seek facility naming sponsors for the facilities outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 30, 2020 Citizen Services report CR_8483. 2. That concept approval be given for Administration to seek facility naming sponsors for the facilities outlined in Attachment 1, subject to the conditions in City Policy C477A - Facility Name Sale Policy, as outlined in the September 30, 2020 Citizen Services report CR_8483. In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

6.2 Use of Telus Field Capital Reserve R. Jevne, Citizen Services, answered the Committee's questions. Moved by: M. Nickel

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That capital profile CM-12-0000 Facility: Service Delivery - Renewal be increased by $373,776.85 in 2020 with funding from the Telus Field Capital Reserve to fund the work required to investigate and resolve the drainage issue at RE/MAX Field. In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

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Carried (4 to 0)

6.3 Merits of a Five-year exit Strategy on Licensing Body Rub Centres R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, and T. Kajner, Tania Kajner Consulting and Zenev Associates, made a presentation. K. Miller; Sera; S. Hallé, Community Against SexWorkers Stigma; A. Heinz; Angel, Alberta Sex Positive Education Community Centre; Aurora; L. Lavender; D. Hill, Freedom Catalyst; A. Niemeier, YWCA Edmonton; J. Kuyt; K. Thomason; M. Forya, Piece Edmonton; and Jessica, Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta, made presentations.

K. Lowrey; S. Holtby, Defend Dignity; Lilith; S. Lynn; L. Lane; S. Hunter; K. Quinn; G. Battiste; C. Kasur; and K. Nixon, Edmonton Women and Allies Against the Sex Industry, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and J. Foord, Citizen Services; C. Hodgson, Legal Services; and T. Kajner, Tania Kajner Consulting and Zenev Associates, answered the Committee's questions. Moved by: A. Knack

That the September 30, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7638, be received for information. In Favour (3): A. Paquette, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Opposed (1): J. Dziadyk Carried (3 to 1)

6.4 LRT Station Winterization Moved by: J. Dziadyk

That the September 30, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8130, and City Operations report CR_7653, be postponed to the October 14, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting. In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

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6.5 Vehicle for Hire Fee Waiver

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, and W. Ramirez, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. L. Burtic made a presentation. S. Vezina; S. Burtic, Legends Limousine; P. Strong, Greater Edmonton Taxi Service Inc.; J. Waterman, Black Gold Limousine; and A. Lepine made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. K. Scott, Citizen Services, answered the Committee's questions. Moved by: J. Dziadyk That Administration provide a memo to Members of Council before October 5, 2020 including a range of costs to waive 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the fees within Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 17400, for dispatch and vehicle licences. That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the fees within Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 17400, for dispatch and vehicle licences, be waived by 50 percent.

2. That the fees within Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 17400, for dispatch and vehicle licenses for limousines be waived by 100 percent. In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

7. Responses to Councillor Inquiries 7.1 Process to Maintain Street, Alley and Construction Sites (M. Walters) Moved by: J. Dziadyk That the September 30, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8130, and City Operations report CR_7653, be postponed to the October 14, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting. In Favour (4): A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel Carried (4 to 0)

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8. Private Reports There were no Private Reports. 9. Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice Councillor A. Paquette asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

Chair City Clerk

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Requests to Reschedule Reports Community and Public Services Committee October 14, 2020

Recommendation: That the following revised due dates be approved:

1. State of Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton - Annual Report ​ ​ Citizen Services - CR_7720 Original Due Date: October 14, 2020 Revised Due Date: January 20, 2021

● Administration requires additional time to complete the work necessary for this report due to temporary layoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Requests to Reschedule Reports Community and Public Services Committee October 14, 2020

Recommendation: That the following revised due dates be approved:

1. State of Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton - Annual Report ​ ​ Citizen Services - CR_7720 Original Due Date: October 14, 2020 Revised Due Date: January 20, 2021

● Administration requires additional time to complete the work necessary for this report due to temporary layoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. City Owned Golf Courses ​ ​ Citizen Services - CR_8388 Original Due Date: October 14, 2020 Revised Due Date: November 13, 2020

● The City Manager has requested that Citizen Services work with Integrated Infrastructure Service, Financial and Corporate Services and City Operations to develop a more fulsome life cycle analysis for this report.

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The Orange Hub Professional Artist Leases

Recommendation That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the lease of space in The Orange Hub to professional artists and for-profit art organizations that meet the qualification criteria, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 14, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7879, at the less than market rates, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 14, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7879, be approved, and that the lease agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Executive Summary In July 2019, City Council approved an exemption to the Non-Profit Leasing Guidelines to allow Administration to lease spaces in The Orange Hub to qualifying non-profit arts organizations (July 16, 2019, Citizen Services report CR_6897). Administration established a range of non-profit lease rates at The Orange Hub reflecting different space classifications and outlined the establishment of an artist subsidy program intended to make The Orange Hub more affordable for professional artists.

In order to proceed with leasing space in The Orange Hub to qualifying professional artists and for-profit arts organizations for less than market value, the proposed leases must be advertised in accordance with section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, ​ ​ followed by City Council approval once the 60 day petition period has expired. Administration is ensuring compliance with the Municipal Government Act and ​ ​ delegated authority under Bylaw 16620 - City Administration Bylaw.

Report Administration has worked with professional artists and non-profit arts organizations to provide a range of lease rates at The Orange Hub. In order to comply with sections 70, 231(9) and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the proposed leases to professional ​ ​ artists or for-profit organizations must be advertised, followed by approval of City Council once the 60 day petition period has expired.

A Notice of Intention to lease space for less than market value at The Orange Hub for qualifying professional artists and for-profit arts organizations was placed in the

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The Orange Hub - Professional Artist Leases

Edmonton Journal on January 7 and 14, 2020. No petitions were received during the 60 day petition period, ending on March 14, 2020, therefore the recommended motion may be passed.

Administration is seeking specific approval to lease space to qualifying professional artists and for-profit arts organizations at less than market value rates. The qualification criteria (Attachment 1) were established by Administration in 2019. Administration is proposing a 48 percent reduction in the market lease rates for qualifying professional artists and for-profit arts organizations (Attachment 2).

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome: The City of Edmonton has sustainable and accessible infrastructure ​ Outcome Measure Result Target

The Orange Hub is functioning Total occupancy rate 2019: 75 percent 90 percent efficiently as a community hub of The Orange Hub

The subsidized rent allows for Percent of space 2019: 10 percent 20 percent increased occupancy and diversity in rented or leased at the tenant mix subsidized rates to support professional artists

Corporate Outcome: Edmontonians are connected to the city in which they live, work and ​ play

The Orange Hub is a vibrant hub Number of arts 2019: 11 N/A through the mix of tenants and organizations utilizing services utilizing the space The Orange Hub

Risk Assessment

Risk Risk Description Likelihood Impact Risk Score Current Potential Element (with Mitigations Future current Mitigatio mitigations) ns

If recommendation is approved

Customers/ Perception of setting 4 Likely 2 8 Medium Validation that this Citizens precedent by leasing Moderate exception is one time for less than market and applies to The value to individuals or Orange Hub only. for-profit organizations.

Financial Reduced revenue and 4 Likely 2 8 Medium Increased occupancy increased expenses Moderate and recoveries will required to operate the result in reduced facility. variance in 2020.

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If recommendation is not approved

Financial Insufficient affordable 4 Likely 2 8 Medium spaces available for Moderate professional artists.

Customers/ Art spaces are not 4 Likely 2 8 Medium Continue to market Citizens being utilized for their Moderate space to artists. built purpose.

Attachments 1. Qualification Criteria for Professional Art Spaces 2. The Orange Hub Lease Rates Summary

Others Reviewing this Report ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement ● M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services ● B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

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Qualification Criteria for Professional Art Spaces

The following criteria will be used to assess individual professional artists’ and professional arts organizations’ eligibility to access art spaces in The Orange Hub at reduced rates. Arts Habitat Edmonton will administer the application process including reviewing and approving applicant submissions. These criteria were based on the 1 alignment of criteria used by several funders and artist support organizations across Canada .​ ​

Individual Professional Artist Category A professional artist is an individual who receives, or has received, professional recognition as defined by the following:

1. Mandatory Criteria Professional artists must meet at least one of these three criteria. A. Training - Has received professional training, either in an educational institution or from a practitioner or ​ teacher recognized within their profession, OR is in the process of becoming an artist according to the practice of the artistic community in their respective discipline. Methods of non-traditional training, as well as apprenticeship/internship, would also be considered. B. Peer Recognition - Has received public or peer recognition in the form of honours, awards, professional ​ prizes, or by publicly disseminated critical approval. C. Compensation - Receives or has received compensation for their work, including but not limited to sales, ​ fees, commissions, royalties, residuals, grants and awards, any of which may reasonably be included as professional or business income.

2. Supporting Criteria Professional artists must meet at least one of these four criteria. A. Presentation - Has presented their work to the public by means of exhibitions, publications, performances, ​ readings, screenings, digital media channels, or by any other means appropriate to the nature of their work. B. Promotion - Devotes a reasonable proportion of their professional time as an artist to promoting or ​ marketing their work, including but not limited to, presenting themselves for auditions, seeking sponsorship, agent or engagements, or similar activities appropriate to the nature of their work.

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C. Association - Has membership in a professional association appropriate to their artistic activity whose ​ membership or categories of membership are limited under standards established by the association; or which is a trade union or its equivalent appropriate to their artistic ability.

Professional Arts Organization Category In order to qualify, the applicant should meet the following criteria: 1. The work and goals of the organization must actively support artistic practice in their discipline(s). 2. The organization must pay the majority of their artists at professional fee standards. 3. The organization must employ at least one paid administrative staff (even if this person is part-time, seasonal, or contracted). 4. The organization must be a registered not-for-profit organization in good standing with Alberta Registries. 5. The organization must have some kind of accreditation or membership in a professional association appropriate to their artistic activity whose membership or categories of membership are limited under standards established by the association; or which is a trade union or its equivalent appropriate to their artistic endeavours and purpose.

General Conditions 1. Applicants must be considered to be in good standing with the City of Edmonton. 2. Applicants are required to provide some degree of creative arts-related activities, programs and/or projects with a community engagement component, as part of their work. This engagement could involve The Orange Hub tenants, other artists, and/or members of the community and neighbourhoods surrounding The Orange Hub. 3. Applicants need to demonstrate how their work and use of these spaces would further the development of an arts collaborative at The Orange Hub. 4. Artists and organizations, including organization members, must be Edmonton-based or conduct the majority of their work in Edmonton. 5. Discounts are provided subject to the availability of space. 6. The space discounts for qualifying Individuals and organizations will apply to standard not-for-profit and commercial rates only. The discount cannot be combined with substandard and storage rates.

1 ​ Includes Artscape, Canadian Senior Artists’ Resource Network, Arts Habitat Edmonton, Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens, Canadian Status of the Artist Act, and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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The Orange Hub Lease Rates Summary

Type of Rate Proposed Percentage Current Rate Price based on proposed Reduction Percentage Reduction

Market Rate $18 - $24 per square foot

Rate for Qualifying Professional 48 percent below the Market $9.36 - $12.48 per square foot Artists and For-Profit Professional Rate Arts Organizations

Non-Profit Rate - $15.62 per square foot

Substandard Non-Profit Rate 20 percent below the $12.50 per square foot Non-Profit Rate

Storage Rate 30 percent below the $10.93 per square foot Non-Profit Rate

Rate for Qualifying Non-Profit Arts 40 percent below the $9.37 per square foot Organizations Non-Profit Rate

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Snow and Ice Control - 2019/2020 Monitoring Results

Recommendation That the October 14, 2020, City Operations report CR_8506, be received for information.

Executive Summary Maintaining a safe and livable winter mobility network is the primary focus of the Snow and Ice Control program. Administration remains committed to delivering effective and efficient services in ways that minimize risks to the environment, infrastructure, and all users of the mobility network. However, minimizing these risks is not without impact; all abrasives and all ice control methods have some level of risk. This tradeoff is not unique to Edmonton - any region that mitigates snow and ice has to balance these tradeoffs.

To understand the impacts of operational decisions, Administration has developed a leading and comprehensive winter season monitoring program. For the 2019/2020 winter season, results are reasonably comparable to previous years and continue to build a baseline to support future research. Results are being used to inform strategic and operational decisions for the 2020/2021 winter season.

Overall the results show the Snow and Ice Control program continued to significantly reduce all collision types and severities, based on a detailed statistical analysis. Monitoring of the impact on bridges is still in progress. Interim results indicate no change to levels of impact to concrete and asphalt, no significant environmental impact to the North Saskatchewan River and impacts to soil and vegetation have not changed significantly when compared to previous studies.

Report As was highlighted in the August 17, 2020, City Operations Report CR_7694 Alternatives to Snow and Ice Control, no municipality or region uses only mechanical means to control snow and ice. All use some form of abrasives (sand, rock chips) and some form of ice control, with sodium chloride (rock salt) and calcium chloride (brine) being the most common. CR_7694 Alternatives to Snow and Ice Control also ​ ​ highlights the various options for ice control and the relative cost and impact of each.

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Snow and Ice Control - 2019/2020 Monitoring Results

To ensure the right mix of tools and operational techniques are used, Administration has developed a Monitoring Program to provide data-driven insights; a summary of this program and previously reported results were included in Attachment 7 of CR_7694 Alternatives to Snow and Ice Control.

This program has seven components (areas of study):

Descriptions of each component - including highlights of what is monitored and the methods used - are presented in Attachment 1.

How Results are Used The Monitoring Program plays a key role in annual planning as well as informing operational decision making during the winter season, depending on the component. Excluding traction testing and bridge monitoring, reporting for all components are completed between late summer and late fall of each year.

Traction testing provides immediate feedback to operational teams, highlighting if tools and methods used for storm event recovery are effective.

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Bridge deck monitoring is a multi-year project that has a different schedule; details are outlined below.

Based on the body of knowledge that the Monitoring Program is beginning to develop, the Snow and Ice Control program is moving toward a data-informed event response model. Rather than the blanket, city-wide approach that has been used in the past, staff in the field are able to customize their response to the specific needs of each District, taking into account weather conditions and any unique aspects of the mobility network in their area. This model enables staff and operators to customize the tools and methods to be used, which can reduce environmental and infrastructure impacts while still maintaining the safety of all users.

2019/2020 Winter Season: Detailed Results Details of results for the 2019/2020 winter season are outlined below for each component of the Monitoring Program. Each of these components has a detailed technical report, which will be released as they become available. All reports are available for download at edmonton.ca/safetravels. ​ ​

Bridge Deck Monitoring Status: Ongoing | Results Expected: Late Spring 2021 The 2019 test results have set the baseline for a monitoring initiative to understand how the bridge decks react to the environment. City staff are documenting the amount of chlorides each of these bridges are exposed to in a winter season to relate how their upcoming annual deck testing results have changed. This work will assist the Snow and Ice Control program in optimizing winter maintenance of all bridges across the city. The 2020 deck testing activities have already begun, and Administration anticipates the final 2020 deck testing report to be complete in late spring of 2021.

Collision and Traffic Safety Study Status: Complete The results indicate that, despite removing anti-icing from the City’s toolbox, the Snow and Ice Control program contributed to a reduction in collision types and severities on midblock and intersection locations. These findings indicate that the City’s use of available tools in the overall Snow and Ice Control program continues to achieve its intended goals of improving safety and achieving Vision Zero with safer, more liveable streets.

While these results are promising,one of the limitations of the study is that it was not possible to isolate the impact of achieving bare pavement as a result of each tool that

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Snow and Ice Control - 2019/2020 Monitoring Results

the City has within its toolkit. The previous and current study used a location and winter season-based approach to the evaluation. This led to several questions on the true efficacy of each strategy and how they contribute to the overall improvement in safety. To overcome this challenge, Administration is developing a new evaluation framework focused primarily on winter events.

This focused approach to evaluating the safety impacts of each operational deployment will offer valuable insights. The analysis will identify the impacts of each strategy within the City’s toolbox and the overall efficacy of the City’s winter maintenance program.

Metal Corrosion Field Study Status: Complete For this study, small metal plates (coupons) made of carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum were installed on buses as well as lamp posts and other metal structures on roads and bicycle lanes. Corrosion was measured by weighing the coupons before and after the winter season. . For the 2019/2020 season, the corrosion measured for the carbon steel and aluminum coupons was generally higher than the corrosion measured in 2018/2019. The corrosion on the stainless steel coupons was too low to accurately determine if any change actually occurred or was a measurement error.

The results of the metal corrosion field study indicate that changes in winter road maintenance programs from 2018/2019 to 2019/2020 could not be directly associated with the differences in corrosion observed.

There are many factors that influence corrosion, including the amount of exposure to chloride from sodium chloride (rock salt) or calcium chloride (brine), as well as exposure to moisture, frequency of vehicle use, frequency of vehicle washing, field exposure time, weather conditions, amount/concentration of anti-icing/deicing products, amount/speed of traffic on roads and road conditions. Many of these factors could not be controlled in this type of study. Administration is reviewing the study methodology for future years to determine if improvements are required.

River Water Monitoring

Status: Ongoing | Results Expected: Late Fall/Early Winter 2020 This monitoring component runs on a cycle of November 1 to October 31, as it requires all the snow to have melted at all City snow storage sites. Reports are expected to be available in mid to late November each year.

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Snow and Ice Control - 2019/2020 Monitoring Results

The objective of this monitoring component is to establish the environmental impact of snow and ice control activities on the North Saskatchewan River. The environmental data review includes compiling the volume of all materials used for winter road maintenance, sampling the water discharge from the City’s snow storage sites to the storm sewer system, and sampling water from outfalls to the North Saskatchewan River.

For the 2019/2020 winter season, the interim results are as follows:

1. Winter road maintenance material usage ● Of the total chloride applied to Edmonton roads in 2019/2020, 99.9 percent was chloride from sodium chloride (rock salt). 0.1 percent was chloride due to calcium chloride (brine). This compares to 0.5 percent chloride in 2018/2019 and 4.3 percent chloride in 2017/2018. ● An average of 70 percent more sodium chloride (rock salt) was applied to winter roads in 2019/2020 compared to prior years with similar snowfall volumes. ● About 20 percent more sand was used in 2019/2020 compared to the anti-icing year of 2017/ 2018; however this was approximately 60 percent less than was used in years prior to 2017 with similar snowfall volumes

2. Water sampling data from outfalls to North Saskatchewan River ● The current and historical monthly monitoring data for selected North Saskatchewan River outfalls were used in this evaluation. The total mass of chloride, biological oxygen demand (BOD), phosphorus, and ammonia-N discharged by stormwater outfalls for the 2019/2020 winter season was compared to data from previous years. ● The sum of the total chlorides discharged at the outfalls in 2019/2020 is similar to slightly higher when compared to other years with similar snowfall. ● There were no impacts observed on biological oxygen demand, phosphorus, or ammonia loadings to the North Saskatchewan River related to the Anti-icing Pilot Project in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 or in the 2019/2020 evaluation when anti-icing was not conducted.

3. City of Edmonton Snow Storage Sites ● The sum of the total chlorides discharged at the snow storage sites for the 2019/2020 winter season is similar to slightly higher when compared to other years with similar snowfall. The snow melt monitoring is now complete and represents the entire 2019/2020 season.

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● The increased use of sodium chloride (rock salt) by the City in the last three years does not appear to have any effect on the concentrations at the outfalls or the snow storage site discharges when compared other years with similar snowfall.

Salt and Brine Impacts on Concrete and Asphalt

Status: Ongoing | Results Expected: Late Fall 2020

Concrete Literature review and laboratory sample testing results for the 2018/2019 season are as follows: ● The literature review concluded that chloride-based deicing chemicals could be safely applied to concrete. It determined that minimizing the concentrations and adherence to appropriate design, construction and curing standards minimized the risk to concrete infrastructure. ● The laboratory program exposed concrete panes to five percent sodium chloride (rock salt), four percent calcium chloride (brine), eight percent calcium chloride (brine), and distilled water (control sample). No significant deterioration was observed in the samples that were exposed to calcium chloride (brine). Samples exposed to sodium chloride (rock salt) exhibited slight to moderate scaling of surface mortar. Overall, test results agreed with the literature review results to show that typical City Class C concrete is slightly more prone to freeze-thaw damage exacerbated by sodium chloride (rock salt) than calcium chloride (brine).

The field results are as follows:

● The 2018/2019 field study surveyed concrete infrastructure along five road segments before and after the 2018/2019 winter season. Sand and salt were used on three of the roadways, while both sand/salt and brine were used for the remaining two roadways. The survey found little to no sign of damage caused by freeze/thaw distress exacerbated by anti-icing and deicing solutions. The study did observe some deterioration that was attributed to construction defects. The primary damage observed was caused by snow removal equipment, including plows and skid steer loaders.

● For the 2019/2020 field study, the sampling sites remained the same as the initial study, despite calcium chloride (brine) not being used on roads for the 2019/2020 winter season. Interim results are indicating minimal to no change when compared to previous years. Final results are anticipated to be available by late fall 2020.

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Asphalt One-time jurisdictional scan and laboratory sample testing (conducted for the 2018/2019 season) results are as follows: ● The jurisdictional scan included a survey of 32 state/provincial agencies and eight municipalities, for a total 40 groups. The survey confirmed the City’s winter maintenance practices were generally consistent with industry practice with agencies reporting chemical use as follows: ○ 32 agencies used sodium chloride (rock salt) (NaCl);

○ 14 agencies used calcium chloride (brine) (CaCl2); ​ ​ ○ Nine agencies used magnesium chloride (MgCl2); and ​ ​ ○ Six agencies used potassium acetate (C2H3KO2). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Academic studies indicated that exposure to sodium chloride (rock salt) and calcium chloride (brine) can have a negative influence on some mix properties. However, the review identified that all studies were based on laboratory testing only and recommended qualifying results through field studies where variables like weather and proper application are present. ● The laboratory study focused on evaluating the potential impact on five key asphalt mix properties; durability, moisture susceptibility, cohesion, rutting performance and asphalt binder properties. The results showed that there was no impact on mix durability or rutting potential. Slight decreases in mix strength and moisture susceptibility were observed but were determined to be unlikely to have a negative impact on asphalt performance. Exposure to liquid was observed to increase binder stiffness. Still, there was no difference in stiffness due to anti-icing/deicing chemicals compared to that observed with exposure to distilled water.

The field results are as follows:

● The 2018/2019 field study identified and surveyed five roadway sections using a Pavement Surface Profiler. The profiler provided high-resolution images as well as laser crack mapping along each roadway segment. Information collected before and after the 2018/2019 season was compared. The survey did not detect any significant changes in the roadway surface.

● For the 2019/2020 field study, the sampling sites remained the same as the initial study, despite calcium chloride (brine) not being used on roads for the 2019/2020 winter season. Interim results indicate that there is minimal to no change when compared to previous years. Final results are anticipated to be available by late fall 2020.

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Soil and Vegetation Sampling Study Status: Complete This study's results are split by site location based on which organization selected the site - City of Edmonton or the Urban Development Institute (UDI). To ensure continuity between studies, the sampling sites remained the same as the initial 2018/2019 study, despite calcium chloride (brine) not being used on roads for the 2019/2020 winter season. This is the second year of results, as this monitoring component was first undertaken for the 2018/2019 winter season. In general, vegetation health was poorer ​ within 3 metres of the roadway with no noticeable difference between sites where sodium chloride (rock salt) was used and sites where calcium chloride (brine) was used.

City of Edmonton Sites: ​ For samples from the 2019/2020 winter season, sites that have historically used calcium chloride (brine) generally reported slightly higher average concentrations for each parameter of concern at most depth and distance intervals, with the exception of sodium adsorption ratio (SAR). It should be noted that the difference in results between calcium chloride (brine) and sodium chloride (rock salt) sites increased as both depth from surface and distance from the road shoulder increased. This suggests potential increased mobility and/or migration of calcium chloride (brine) compared to road salt. When the concentration averages are compared over the three sampling events (2018, 2019, and 2020), they have remained relatively consistent and comparable.

Urban Development Institute (UDI) Sites: ​ The selection criteria of the UDI sites were different from the selection criteria of the City of Edmonton sites and therefore the data from each set of sites cannot be compared. For samples from the 2019/2020 winter season, sites that used only sodium chloride (rock salt) generally reported overall higher average concentrations for each parameter of concern, with the exception of SAR, at most depth and distance intervals. However, soil conditions and parameter concentrations were generally similar to those of the same sampling interval within the opposite site group, over all sampling events and for most depth and distance intervals.

Traction Testing Status: Complete To conduct traction testing, a City of Edmonton fleet vehicle was outfitted with a traction testing accelerometer on the windshield. The driver accelerated to 35 km/hr, then suddenly engages the brake until the vehicle stops completely. This deceleration is converted to a coefficient of friction, which indicates the available traction. A

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completely dry, bare road will have a coefficient of 1.0, whereas a road that is completely ice will have a coefficient of close to 0.0. The 2019/2020 winter season saw a broader approach to event-based analysis than previous years. Testing periods were expanded to include winter events with snowfall accumulations of 2 cm or greater. During these events, testing is completed at the start of the event and continues daily until 72 hours after the event ends. This approach provides a more holistic view of the effectiveness over time of the Snow and Ice Control Program.

Traction testing provides immediate feedback as to the overall status of the road segment. Results were provided to Administration as they were generated. These results were used to better understand whether service levels were being met and assisted Administration in developing a timeline to regain traction.

Results from traction testing during the 2019/2020 winter season indicated a lower coefficient during or directly after snow events and during extreme cold snaps. The coefficient rose after snow and ice control measures were implemented.

Moving forward, this monitoring component will continue to inform both operational decisions and traffic safety analysis. An enhanced study model is being designed for future years, where traction data can be correlated with components such as weather, collision and operational deployment data. This event-based analysis model will better represent road conditions and allow field-level operations staff to make data-driven adjustments to service delivery. This approach will play an important role in achieving the outcome of a safe and livable winter mobility network.

Next Steps Administration is committed to continuing the Monitoring Program in its current form and will implement improvements and enhancements as required. Planned program improvements include modifications to the design of the Collision and Traffic Safety Study to support winter event-based analysis.

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome(s): Goods and services move efficiently ​ Outcome(s) Measure(s) Result(s) Target(s)

A safe and livable winter % of service level achieved N/A TBD mobility network

Attachments 1. Description of Monitoring Program Components

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Others Reviewing this Report ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement ● J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services ● S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development ● B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

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Description of Monitoring Program Components

The table below outlines the monitoring activities that Administration has undertaken over the last three winter seasons.

Monitored Component 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Bridge Deck Monitoring Collision and Traffic Safety Study

Metal Corrosion Field Study

River Water Monitoring Salt and Brine Impacts on Concrete and Asphalt Soil and Vegetation Sampling Study

Traction Testing CR_5033 CR_6851 Information Provided in (Jul 4, 2018) (Jun 26, 2019) CR_8506 Council Reports: CR_6320 CR_6852 (this report) (Oct 3, 2018) (Sept 4, 2019)

The descriptions of each component below highlights what is monitored and provides a high-level description of the methods used. The list below is presented alphabetically and does not indicate an order of preference or importance.

Bridge Deck Monitoring In 2019 the City of Edmonton Bridge Inspection team initiated a Deck Testing Program to better understand the general, current condition of bridge decks and how they react over time to the environment they are exposed to. A total of 15 bridges were included in the program. These bridges were selected to obtain testing data from a wide range of bridge structures across the city, a variety of span, type, traffic volume and age. Six of the selected bridges had recently undergone deck testing by a third party, whereas internal City inspectors tested the remaining nine in 2019. In this program, the following testing methods have been used:

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● Copper Sulphate Electrode (CSE) testing; ● Chloride testing; ● Chain drag (delamination survey by sounding); and ● Rebar Cover Depth measurement using ground-penetrating radar (GPR). Prior to 2019, only Level 1 (visual) inspections on road bridges were completed regularly, with Level 2 testing (deck testing) completed every 20 years, or sooner if visual concerns were noted.

Collision and Traffic Safety Study This study is a continuation of a previous project completed by the University of Alberta for the 2018/2019 winter season. The initial project investigated the safety effects of a winter maintenance strategy that aims to achieve bare-pavement conditions on major roads in the City of Edmonton. For the 2019/2020 season, anti-icing on roadways has been discontinued; the safety impact of removing this tool needed to be evaluated. This study investigates the safety performance of the City of Edmonton’s Snow and Ice Control program after the discontinuation of anti-icing using a state-of-the-art statistical technique (i.e., before-and-after Empirical Bayes approach). The safety effectiveness and statistical significance of the Snow and Ice Control program on 1,293 road-km of urban roads, for different collision types and severities, were determined.

Metal Corrosion Field Study The metal corrosion component includes installing and monitoring corrosion coupons (tokens) on buses and municipal infrastructure. The coupons were placed in areas where the application of the anti-icing and deicing products is well known. Half of the coupons were placed in areas exposed to sodium chloride (rock salt) only (the existing Snow and Ice Control program), whereas the remaining coupons were placed in areas exposed to both sodium chloride (rock salt) salt and calcium chloride (brine), for the duration of the anti-icing pilot, 2017-2019. After exposure to Edmonton winter conditions, the coupons were retrieved, and the corrosion effects of the anti-icing and deicing products were evaluated. The metals tested in the field and reasons for inclusion are detailed below: ● Carbon steel (heavily utilized in vehicle, bicycle and municipal infrastructure construction); ● Aluminum (bicycle frames and some vehicles); and ● Stainless steel (some vehicle/bicycle components).

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River Water Monitoring The water monitoring component is conducted in partnership with EPCOR and seeks to quantify the impact of chloride usage on the river. The evaluation includes the results of the 2019/2020 winter season and comparison to historical results for the following elements: ● Water sample data at major outfalls to the North Saskatchewan River; ● Chloride amounts (loadings) discharged to the stormwater system from the City snow storage sites; and ● Analysis of material usage (sand, sodium chloride (rock salt), and calcium chloride (brine)) to identify if any correlations exist to the results of water sampling.

Salt and Brine Impacts on Concrete and Asphalt

Concrete Concrete monitoring was launched for the 2018/2019 winter season and included a one-time literature review and laboratory test, and an annual field study. ● The laboratory program exposed concrete panes to various concentrations of products: 5% NaCl (sodium chloride (rock salt)), 4%

CaCl2​ (calcium chloride (brine)) 8% CaCl2​ (calcium chloride (brine)), and distilled​ water (control sample). ​ ● The field study surveyed concrete infrastructure along five road segments before and after the 2018/2019 winter season. Sand and salt only were used on three segments, while both sand/salt and brine were used for the remaining two segments. The locations were replicated for the 2019/2020 field study. Asphalt Asphalt monitoring was launched for the 2018/2019 winter season and included a one-time literature review and laboratory test, and an annual field study. ● The laboratory study focused on evaluating the potential impact on five key asphalt mix properties; durability, moisture susceptibility, cohesion, rutting performance and asphalt binder properties; and ● The field study identified and surveyed five roadway segments using a Pavement Surface Profiler. The profiler provided high-resolution images as well as laser crack mapping along each roadway segment. The locations were replicated for the 2019/2020 field study.

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Soil and Vegetation Sampling Study The soil and vegetation sampling component was launched for the 2018/2019 winter season. It is designed to assess the effects of both regular road salt (sodium chloride) and anti-icing agent (calcium chloride) on soils and vegetation adjacent to roadways. For this study, a total of 18 sites were selected across Edmonton: ● The City of Edmonton selected 12 sites; and ● The Urban Development Institute selected six sites. Of the 18 sites, nine were located on road segments that were treated with only road salt; the other nine were located on road segments that were treated with calcium chloride (brine) as an anti-icing agent. Soil samples were collected at three distances from the road shoulder (1.5 m, 3.0 m, and 7.0 m) and three discrete depths (10 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm). The locations were replicated for the 2019/2020 study. Aerial imagery was collected at each site to evaluate the status of vegetation adjacent to roads where road salt or brine was used.

Traction Testing Traction testing was done on an ad-hoc basis as far back as the 2008 winter season and was originally intended to determine if friction data could be used to make operational decisions for the Snow and Ice Control program. The program has been running in its current form since the 2018 winter season, with the primary focus of monitoring safety on the roadways during winter and a secondary focus of informing operational decision making. The 2019/2020 winter season saw a broader approach to event-based analysis. The testing periods were expanded to encompass winter events with accumulations of 2cm or greater. During these events, testing is undertaken at the start of the event and continues daily until 72 hrs after the event ends. For these tests, a City of Edmonton fleet vehicle is outfitted with a traction testing accelerometer on the windshield. The driver accelerates to 35 km/hr, then suddenly engages the brake until the vehicle stops completely. This deceleration is converted to a coefficient of friction, which indicates the available traction. A completely dry, bare road will have a coefficient of 1.0, whereas a road that is completely ice will have a coefficient of close to 0.0. During analysis, traction data is correlated with available weather data to develop a holistic understanding of the many different scenarios caused by: ● Various types of weather conditions and temperature combinations; and ● The tools and methods used by the Snow and Ice Control program to recover from the event and restore the road network to pre-event conditions.

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Report to be distributed when available

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Temporary Park and Ride Locations on City Lands

Recommendation That the October 14, 2020 City Operations Report CR_7850 be received for information.

Previous Council/Committee Action At the December 10, 2019, City Council meeting, the following motion was passed:

That Administration provide a report with options for temporary park and ride locations on City lands, including Ivor Dent Sports Park, to address delays in the development of a park and ride location in southeast Edmonton due to funding constraints.

Executive Summary Administration reviewed the feasibility of temporary park and ride locations, including Ivor Dent Sports Park. The report highlights the benefits, costs and impacts of transforming this location into a park and ride facility.

Administration will monitor the customer response and utilization of the Heritage Valley Park & Ride facility to determine whether to pursue additional Park & Ride locations that require shuttle service to the LRT.

Report On August 14, 2018, Urban Planning Committee received for information the new Park ​ ​ & Ride Guidelines through Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report ​ CR_5253. As illustrated in Attachment 1, these guidelines identify the locations of future park and ride facilities, including both permanent and transitional facilities as well as City-owned and partner-owned facilities.

According to the Park & Ride Guidelines, park and ride facilities are best located in the ​ ​ outer areas of the city, adjacent to the end of the line for LRT or major bus terminals, and that interim/transitional facilities should be considered at the temporary end of line locations. The 50 Street and Ellerslie Road location is identified for a permanent municipal facility due to the long term expansion of the Valley Line LRT Southeast to

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this location. The Park & Ride Guidelines also discuss the potential for a bus shuttle ​ ​ service at this location in advance of the LRT extension.

Potential Park and Ride at Ivor Dent Sports Park Ivor Dent Sports Park is adjacent to Ellerslie/50 Street, which is the long term location for a Transit Centre and Park and Ride located at the end of the line for Valley Line LRT South East (Attachment 1). In keeping with the Park & Ride Guidelines, this is an ​ ​ appropriate geographical location for a park and ride facility. As described in Attachment 2, Ivor Dent Sports Park could potentially provide 1,042 temporary Park and Ride stalls in the short term, serving lots 1, 2 and 3 in the central-west area of the site, and a total of 1,480 parking stalls in the future by serving lot 4 in the southeast area of the site.

Current Use of the Ivor Dent Sports Park The Sports Park offers premier facilities to support various athletic activities such as ​ soccer, rugby, cricket, kabaddi, football, ultimate frisbee and lacrosse at a municipal, provincial, national and international level. The City has entered into long term lease ​ agreements with a variety of sports associations that are responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the leased areas of the park, including associated capital investments. The Sports Park has consistent daily use throughout the spring and summer and hosts several tournaments, including provincial and national events.

Shuttle Service Requirements for Ivor Dent Sports Park Operating a Park & Ride at this location would require a bus shuttle service to the Mill Woods Transit Centre, which is adjacent to Mill Woods Stop on the Valley Line LRT. While utilizing the existing parking lot at Ivor Dent Sports Park would avoid capital investment for a new park and ride facility, it would require operating and capital expenditures to operate the shuttle service, similar to the shuttle service that will be implemented between Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Century Park in December 2020.

The Heritage Valley shuttle service will require $3.1 million in annual operating costs and eight new articulated buses, which will be dedicated to this service. The overall capital costs of the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Park & Ride was $37 million, which included land, buses and the Transit Centre. The Park & Ride component of the budget was approximately $18 million.

At Ivor Dent Sports Park, upgrades to the existing collector roadway between 50 Street and the traffic circle (as shown in Attachment 2) would be required at a cost of approximately $1.1 million. The shuttle service would also require ETS to purchase six new articulated buses costing approximately $5.1 million. The annual operating cost for shuttle service is projected to be $2.95 million. Administration has identified a short ​ ​ term Park & Ride option for Ivor Dent, with potential for future expansion. In the short

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term, approximately 1,042 stalls could be made available, subject to further technical and operational analysis and consultation. If the service is well utilized, a future expansion could be considered to access an additional 438 parking stalls in the south of the Park. This would require additional road upgrades, as well as additional buses and annual operating costs.

The demand for shuttle services between an end of line LRT station and a nearby park and ride facility may take some time to attract ridership. The Ivor Dent site is also not en-route for most residents in Southeast Edmonton and, as such, the initial utilization of the Park & Ride lot is expected to be less than the Davies Park & Ride and would likely serve a more regional market.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Park and Ride at Ivor Dent Sports Park

Administration has identified several benefits of using the Ivor Dent site as a Park & Ride facility, including a reduction of parking pressures at other transit facilities such as Kiss & Ride traffic reduction at Century Park, Davies and Mill Woods Town Centre stations. Building a completely new greenfield facility similar to Heritage Valley at 135 Street and Ellerslie Road would cost approximately $10,000-$20,000 per parking stall to construct, as well as additional costs for bus stops, shelters, an upgraded intersection at 66 Street and potential signal upgrades along 50 Street.

The temporary facility may attract more potential riders to the LRT, which may reduce the number of vehicles driving into the core and reduce traffic congestion on Edmonton roads. The facility could also incentivize developers near Mill Woods Station to build more Transit Oriented Development instead of surface parking and provide opportunities for increased regional transit collaboration.

The main drawback of this site is that it is an active facility with the main use being a recreation facility. Parking availability can vary, which could result in occasional and sporadic loss of parking availability for users who expect to utilize Park & Ride and Transit service on a daily basis. ​Additional parking capacity is planned but unfunded. ​ Further analysis would be required to fully understand the impacts to current sport organisations operating the sports park. Operating and capital costs for shuttle service need to be considered as additional buses would be needed for dedicated shuttle service. There are also costs for upgrading roads to bus standards as well as additional maintenance from higher usage. More frequent maintenance and servicing of the access roads and parking lots will also be required due to increased utilization during the winter. Further, there will be increased costs for the non-profit groups who maintain the sports field and facilities due to higher use of the area. Additional security costs and modifications to the gated facility would be required as well as maintaining and monitoring new transit shelters. There is a risk of sporadic closures during sporting events where transit users will need to find alternative travel options. There could also

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be additional costs for managing major events, which could have an impact on events in the park.

The site is currently managed by a gate system and only opened when the park is ​ booked by user groups. Keeping the gate open for public use would be a change to the current operating model and could cause potential issues with various concerns (i.e., litter) if always open.

To align with the Park & Ride Guidelines regarding facility quality and multimodal ​ ​ access, more consideration of the internal circulation roadways is needed to assess operations, accessibility, and capacity. This may include adding sidewalks within the site and constructing transit priority measures, such as bus lanes along sections of 50 Street if needed to ensure the express shuttle buses are not delayed due to increased traffic volumes as nearby areas continue to develop. There are capital costs associated with addressing these requirements.

Summary of analysis The implementation of the Heritage Valley shuttle in December 2020 will provide an opportunity to understand passenger demand and customer satisfaction with this type of service. Administration recommends monitoring the customer response to this service before pursuing additional facilities of this nature.

Should Council wish to pursue a temporary Park and Ride facility at Ivor Dent Sports Park, Administration recommends consultation be undertaken with the sports associations partners for this site and direct Administration to advance land development applications for Council’s consideration. Additional technical analysis of current park utilization and demand modelling should be undertaken to better understand the feasibility of a shared parking arrangement. Following completion of analysis, a report to Council with a recommendation along with potential budget requirements will be presented.

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome(s): Edmontonians use public transit and active modes of transportation ​ Outcome(s) Measure(s) Result(s) Target(s)

Mode shift to transit Transit ridership 87,121,534 (2018) TBD

Ridership per Capita 89.6 (2018) 105

Customer Satisfaction Customer Satisfaction 78.8 percent (2019) 79 percent of ETS

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Attachments 1. Future Park & Ride Locations Within City of Edmonton Limits Map 2. Ivor Dent Sports Park Site Map and Routing

Others Reviewing this Report ● M. Persson, Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Corporate Services ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement ● J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services ● R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services ● S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

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Ivor Dent Sports Park Site Map and Routing

Ivor Dent Sports Park – Parking Availability

Number of Total Parking Stalls in each area:

1. Regular Stalls - 264 & Barrier Free - 6 2. Regular Stalls - 265 & Barrier Free - 6 3. Regular Stalls - 491 & Barrier Free - 8 4. Regular Stalls - 430 & Barrier Free - 8

Other: There is heavy duty asphalt in parking lot 1 that goes north from the west access to the north extent of the parking lot and heads east to the east access to the parking lot.

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Ivor Dent Park - Roadway Access

Short Term – Blue Routing: ​ Operate Buses East-West along Ivor Dent Park Road between 50 Street and Traffic Circle.

Future Expansion – Red Routing:

Operate along Ivor Dent Park Road between 50 Street and Ellerslie Road.

Access to Ellerslie Road needs to be constructed.

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Possible Express Bus Shuttle: Ivor Dent Park - Mill Woods

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Report to be distributed when available

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6. 6

Open Streets Event

Recommendation That the October 14, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_8039 be received for information.

Previous Council/Committee Action At the February 3, 2020, City Council meeting, the following motion was passed: That Administration provide a report on last year's Open Streets event and information on the status of future events in the coming year.

Executive Summary Open Streets are programs that temporarily close roadways to motor vehicles to reimagine how streets are used. In 2017, Paths for People began planning for an Open Streets event in Edmonton. On August 25, 2019, the first Open Street Edmonton event took place on Jasper Avenue. The final cost to the City for the event was $47,000.

Paths for People began planning for a 2020 event that would have included events on Jasper Avenue similar to 2019 as well as an additional event in Old Strathcona. These events did not go forward in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, Administration is not aware if Paths for People are planning event(s) for 2021 and has not received a request for funding.

Report Open Street events have gained popularity worldwide as they provide an opportunity for community interaction and to showcase unique forms of active transportation on roads traditionally meant for motor vehicles. The City Plan recognizes the importance of promoting community-based placemaking in Edmonton’s spaces, including active transportation, as per policy 6.1.2.2 which encourages activation of public rights-of-way to allow formal and informal gathering spaces.

In 2017, Paths for People requested funding from the City to begin planning an Open Streets event in Edmonton. During the 2017 Spring Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment, City Council approved $20,000, with a total of $18,000 ultimately being dispersed. In 2019, City Council approved additional funds of up to $58,000 in civic services costs for the delivery of the 2019 pilot event.

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On August 25, 2019, Paths for People hosted the inaugural Open Streets Edmonton event. The event included a street party on Jasper Avenue from 103 Street to 109 Street, 104 Street from Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue, and 108 Street from Jasper Avenue to 99 Avenue.

The free, family-friendly event hosted approximately 10,000 attendees and participants, as reported by Paths for People. Activities included a bike parade, climbing wall, games, fitness classes, food trucks, vendors, and live music. There were 38 volunteers and more than 500 participants including performers, artists, athletes, presenters, officials, and judges. Twenty-five community partners and sponsors supported the event with cash and value-in-kind. The five-hour event invited attendees to play in the street, visit downtown businesses, and meet their neighbours.

Paths for People’s total operating budget for the 2019 event was approximately $68,000. The organization secured $25,000 in funding from other sources. The City’s total contribution to the group is outlined below.

Year Approved Funding Funding Provided to Purpose Organizers

2017 / 2018 Up to $20,000 $4,000 Event Planning

2019 $14,000 Event Delivery (carry-over from 2017 allocation)

Up to $58,000 $29,000 Civic Services

Total City Funding Up to $78,000 $47,000

Of the $78,000 in City Funding, up to $55,000 was made available through Council Contingency with the remainder coming from internal sources.

Open Streets Edmonton 2020 Paths for People had planned to host two Open Streets Edmonton events in 2020, one on Jasper Avenue and one in the Old Strathcona area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paths for People did not host events in 2020.

To allow for physical distancing in high density areas and help slow the spread of COVID-19, Administration provided a number of lane closures and Shared Streets in high density areas to support pedestrian and cyclist movements. A number of lessons were learned through the Shared Streets and lane closures implemented in 2020 and will be explored further when looking at opportunities for 2021.

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At this time, Administration is not aware if Paths for People are planning events for 2021 and has not received a request for funding.

Budget/Financial Implications Paths for People applied to the Edmonton Art Council’s Arts and Festivals Seed Grant for the two 2020 events; however, funding was not approved and the group was encouraged to consider applying for a the Edmonton Arts Council’s Celebrations or Organizational Supports Grant in the future.

The Festival and Event Delivery Action Plan established the Civic Service Subsidy program. To qualify for subsidy, applicants are evaluated based on organizational capacity and experience, event revenue and expenditure, social benefits, image and reputation of the event and alignment with Council priorities. Events classified as foundational and signature are eligible for 50 percent off their civic services. The Open Streets event evaluation classified the events as a niche event due to the size, scope and scale of the event, the newness of the event, and the organization’s experience in event production. Based on this classification, the event does not meet the requirements for the Civic Services Subsidy program.

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome: Edmontonians are connected to the city in which they live, work and ​ play.

Outcome Measure Result Target

Edmonton’s public spaces, festivals Attendance numbers 2019: 10,000 (Estimated) 2020: 10,000 or more and events increase its vibrancy for the event per event

Number of 2019: 25 2020: 25 or more per partnerships event established to support event programming

Others Reviewing this Report ● G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations ● S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development ● M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement ● B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

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LRT Station Winterization

Recommendation That the September 30, 2020 Community and Public Services Report CR_8130, be received for information.

Previous Council/Committee Action At the September 30, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, the following motion was passed:

That the September 30, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8130, and City Operations report CR_7653, be postponed to the October 14, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

At the February 19/21, 2020 City Council meeting, the following motion was passed:

That Administration provide a report on potential improvements to help “winterize” the South Campus/Fort Edmonton LRT Station and other stations, as required, to improve transit user comfort and safety during extreme weather events, along with a high-level cost of necessary improvements.

Executive Summary This report provides a current state overview of the station design for the South Campus/Fort Edmonton LRT Station and other existing LRT stations on the Metro and Capital lines. Potential opportunities to improve transit user comfort and safety for extreme weather events, along with high-level costs, are explored.

Report The existing LRT stations on the Metro and Capital LRT lines have been built in stages and met the LRT design guidelines that were in place at the time of design and construction. LRT design guidelines evolve over time to reflect changes in industry design standards, best practices, and the City’s urban integration vision; the heating of stations is addressed within the guidelines.

Administration reviewed LRT stations to identify potential opportunities to further enhance the safety and comfort level of transit users for extreme cold weather events,

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specifically, heated space and protection from the elements (i.e., wind, rain, and snow).

The existing Metro and Capital lines have a total of 18 stations. Administration reviewed the 10 stations that are ground-level; underground stations were excluded because they are fully protected from the elements. NAIT and Stadium stations were also excluded from the review because they are temporary locations and undergoing rehabilitation. Attachment 1 outlines the current state of the existing LRT stations.

Ground-level stations are classified as follows:

1. Ground Only Stations (McKernan/Belgravia, South Campus/Fort Edmonton, ​ MacEwan and Kingsway/Royal Alexandra Hospital):

These stations show the greatest variety in the range of shelters offered to transit users from semi-enclosed/no-door (McKernan/Belgravia), semi-enclosed (South Campus/Fort Edmonton) to fully enclosed (Kingsway/Royal Alexandra Hospital).

Although these stations offer overhead protection from rain and snow, some stations, such as the South Campus/Fort Edmonton station, are located in open areas and are more susceptible to wind and potential passenger discomfort. This can become more prevalent as ridership increases and more passengers are waiting to board trains on the platforms. In these cases, it may be appropriate to install additional protection from the elements to decrease passenger discomfort. Protection may include enclosed and/or heated spaces or wind barriers.

2. Ground + Elevated Concourse (Belvedere, Century Park, Southgate and ​ Health Sciences/Jubilee):

These stations provide the greatest weather protection for transit users. The platforms are spacious and provide overhead protection, and the elevated concourses offer a heated area for transit users to wait and monitor the arrival of trains. Administration considers improving these stations a low priority item because most of the stations have heated waiting rooms on the track level as opposed to the Ground Only Stations that have no or limited heating.

3. Ground + Underground Concourse (Coliseum and Clareview): ​

One of the major problems characterizing these two stations is the limited heated enclosures on the platform level. Underground heated concourses are available for transit users with audible announcements for incoming trains

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above, however it does not allow for easy visual monitoring of the incoming trains above. As such, transit users tend to wait in the heated vestibule of the escalators/stairs on the platform level. A potential solution is to extend the heated vestibule area at the platform level to increase the waiting room for transit users, instead of building another heated enclosure.

Options for Winterization Winterizing LRT stations is in alignment with the City of Edmonton’s WinterCity Strategy and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), playing a transformative role in connecting Edmontonians to the community.

The McKernan/Belgravia and South Campus/Fort Edmonton stations were designed and built in 2009 as part of the South LRT Extension and have both different ridership values as well as different site context making their challenges both unique. However, the current state reviews indicate that the South Campus/Fort Edmonton and Mckernan/Belgravia stations have some similar attributes: the platforms have no walls and are exposed to the wind, and have semi-enclosed waiting shelters. The open entry of the waiting shelters allows for heat loss and reduces wind protection.

Winterization options for these two stations include:

Option 1: Fully enclose existing waiting shelters Fully enclosing the existing semi-enclosed waiting shelters would involve adding doors and ceilings, and providing additional heating. The addition of doors needs to be reviewed in more detail because doors could impact accessibility and platform circulation. In order to ensure summer functionality, operable top-windows or similar measures that would assist in natural stack ventilation would be required.

The estimated capital cost to heat and enclose the existing waiting shelters on the South Campus/Fort Edmonton and Mckernan/Belgravia stations is approximately $150,000 to $300,000 (-/+50%). There will also be ongoing operational costs for increased utilities and maintenance.

It is also possible to heat and enclose all existing waiting shelters on the 10 ground-level stations. The rough order of magnitude capital cost estimate for this is $1.0 to $1.5 million (-/+50 %).

Option 2: Remove existing waiting shelters and install larger shelters This option involves removing existing waiting shelters and replacing them with enclosures designed to better protect transit users from wind, rain, and snow. The size of the new heated shelters would be based on the ridership increment analysis from

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2009 to the current year, along with standing and sitting ratios. To ensure functionality during the summer and transition seasons, a top-window mechanical ventilation system would be installed. Air conditioning the shelters is not recommended due to its capital and operating costs.

For this option, the South Campus/Fort Edmonton and McKernan/Belgravia stations will require the replacement of four existing shelters (one at McKernan/Belgravia and three at South Campus). The rough order-of-magnitude capital cost estimate is: ● South Campus/Fort Edmonton: $900,000 to $1.5 million (-/+ 50%) ● McKernan/Belgravia: $300,000 to $500,000 (-/+ 50%)

Option 3: Fully enclose station platforms This involves removing the existing platform structures and constructing a new platform with walls and a roof. Preparing a capital cost estimate for this option would require a detailed analysis and conceptual design that is not currently funded.

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome(s): Edmontonians use public transit and active modes of transportation ​ Outcome(s) Measure(s) Result(s) Target(s)

Edmontonians use public Transit Ridership per 89.6 (2018) 105 (2019) transit and active modes of capita transportation.

The City of Edmonton’s Corporate Measure: 269,894 tonnes of 179,228 ( 2018) operations are City operations carbon dioxide environmentally sustainable greenhouse gas equivalents (2016) emissions

Attachments 1. Current State Review of Existing LRT Stations

Others Reviewing this Report ● G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations ● S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications & Engagement ● B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

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Current State Review of the Existing LRT Stations NAIT and Stadium stations are also excluded from the review as they are temporary locations and undergoing rehabilitation respectively.

Legend for Station Typology: S: Surface - Station is at ground level ​ U: Underground - Station is fully underground ​ EC: Elevated Concourse - a heated elevated space above ground ​ UC: Underground Concourse - a heated space below ground ​

LRT Station Year Transit Users Station Platform Number of Shelters Built* Boarding Train Typology Description Shelters on Fully (daily average) (see legend) Platform Enclosed

South Campus/Fort 2009 10, 146 S Fully covered 3 No Edmonton

McKernan/Belgravia 2009 3,938 S Partially covered 1 No

MacEwan 2015 8,064 S Fully covered 2 Yes

Kingsway/Royal Alexandra 2015 4,761 S Fully covered 2 Yes Hospital

Belvedere 1998 8,193 S + EC Fully covered 2 Yes

Health Sciences/ Jubilee 2006 15,299 S + EC Fully covered 3 No

Century Park 2010 27,142 S + EC Fully covered 2 No

Southgate 2010 18,945 S + EC Fully covered 3 Yes

Coliseum 1977 7,131 S + UC Fully covered 1 No

Clareview 2001 16,274 S + UC Fully covered 1 No

Central 1977 12,695 U Below grade n/a n/a

Churchill 1977 19,852 U Below grade n/a n/a

University 1991 26,919 U Below grade n/a n/a

Bay/Enterprise Square 1982 9, 371 U Below grade n/a n/a

Corona 1982 15,744 U Below grade n/a n/a

Grandin/Government Centre 1988 5,794 U Below grade n/a n/a *Dates listed reflect original build date or most recent reconstruction

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Process to Maintain Street, Alley and Construction Sites (M. Walters)

Recommendation That the September 30, 2020, City Operations report CR_7653, be received for information.

Previous Council/Committee Action At the September 30, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, the following motion was passed:

That the September 30, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8130, and City Operations report CR_7653, be postponed to the October 14, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

At the October 2, 2019, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, Councillor M. Walters made the following inquiry:

1. Can Administration provide an update on our current process to maintain street and alley lights, recent changes to that process, evaluation on how the process is working and any improvements that are presently being considered? 2. Can Administration provide an update on our current process to manage messy roadway construction sites, leftover construction debris and materials i.e girders and pylons and what controls exist presently to ensure road crews and contractors are cleaning up after themselves expeditiously.

Executive Summary The City is committed to promoting safety by maintaining its street and alley lights. The process allows outages to be reported through 311 and Administration is considering improvements to reporting by adapting the internal outage reporting tool to become an outward facing, self-serve tool. The City also seeks to keep Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and roadways clear from construction debris and related materials through control mechanisms with internal teams and project contractors.

Proper maintenance of City of Edmonton infrastructure and construction sites supports the City’s project and asset management service outcome of ensuring Edmonton’s projects are well managed and assets are maintained for accountable service delivery.

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Report

Can Administration provide an update on our current process to maintain street and alley lights, recent changes to that process, evaluation on how the process is working and any improvements that are presently being considered? Administration maintains approximately 120,000 street lights and 14,000 alley lights for physical damage, broken lighting fixtures, lighting malfunctions and damaged underground electrical wiring. Power to service City assets is supplied by the regulated regional utility provider, EPCOR Distribution and Transmission (EPCOR D&T). Electrical services contractors provide planned, proactive maintenance and reactive, unplanned maintenance. Assets are often repaired or replaced. Temporary means of restoring street lighting, such as overhead line connections or temporary infrastructure may often be deployed until permanent solutions are in place.

Prior to 2019, these assets were maintained through the Transportation Systems Electrical Services Agreement (TSESA), an agreement with EPCOR Technologies, the unregulated transportation electrical systems contracting division of EPCOR Energy Services. TSESA included a provision to operate a call center for receiving trouble inquiries from citizens. This agreement expired December 31, 2018.

On January 28, 2019, City Council approved the new Electrical Services Agreement. The new agreement allows for more open market tendering and commits less than 50 percent of the annual dollar value of work dedicated to EPCOR Technologies than in past agreements. The new agreement also aligns performance evaluation and expectations for EPCOR Technologies with similar work awarded to other contractors.

Additionally, in January 2019, Administration entered into three new service agreements for contractors to provide electrical services. Each contractor is assigned to a service area to maintain street and alley lights through an open market tendering process (Attachment 1). All contracts are actively managed and contractor performance is monitored to ensure service level expectations are met.

As part of the January 2019 service agreement changes, Administration modified how residents report outages because EPCOR Technologies is no longer the sole service provider for maintenance activities. Outages or trouble calls are reported by residents and captured by 311 in an internal outage reporting tool. After an inquiry is received, service tickets are created and distributed to contractors with a description of the concern. To date, approximately 13,000 inquiries have been captured using this process.

Street and Alley Light Opportunities

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In Edmonton, there are street light and traffic signal assets that are accommodated on EPCOR Distribution and Transmission (EPCOR D&T) owned infrastructure. This infrastructure includes residential power distribution boxes and wood poles found in alleys and roadways. Due to the proximity of active power lines, assistance from EPCOR D&T is required to access and address maintenance issues on City assets that fall within the utility provider’s defined limits of approach to the proximity of power.

Administration is actively working with EPCOR D&T on improving the process so contractors can address outages in a timely manner.

Those opportunities include:

1. Escalating priority for traffic signals and streetlight outages 2. Enabling communication and coordination between City contractors and EPCOR D&T staff 3. Exploring opportunities for permitting contractors to safely work within the limits of approach near energized power lines in compliance with the Alberta Utility Code

As discussed in the previous section, the outage reporting tool is operating internally. Once the tool is available for public use, there will be:

● A self-serve tool to report issues and outages ● Identification of assets undergoing capital renewal and assets identified in new development areas ○ Increased communication to residents experiencing street lighting disruptions due to capital renewal ○ Maintenance issues on assets that are undergoing streetlight rehabilitation as part of capital renewal are addressed with the responsible contractor ○ Assets identified in new development areas, maintained by developer contractors are efficiently dispatched to the area developer

Can Administration provide an update on our current process to manage messy roadway construction sites, leftover construction debris and materials i.e girders and pylons and what controls exist presently to ensure road crews and contractors are cleaning up after themselves expeditiously. On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) Permit Process

On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) permits are issued for the temporary use of any public road right-of-way for construction and maintenance activities or civic events. As Edmonton continues to grow, the number of OSCAM

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permits issued has increased approximately 25 percent from 6,800 in 2013 to almost 9,000 in 2019.

As a requirement of an OSCAM permit, permit holders must adhere to a standard of performance for ongoing maintenance, removal and storage of temporary traffic controls, as outlined in the City’s On-Street Construction and Safety Procedures. Through proactive inspections and public inquiries, Administration identifies and follows up with contractors to address deficiencies related to the operation of a work site. Contractors that fail to address deficiencies may receive penalties or a suspension of their OSCAM permit(s) until they correct the infractions.

Administration issues email reminders two days in advance of an OSCAM permit end date to notify permit holders that their work site needs to be removed or their permit extended, if required.

In February 2019, an OSCAM permit daily fee came into effect to incentivize permit holders to occupy a public space for a shorter period of time. Administration is monitoring the impacts of this fee with the 2019 year set as a benchmark.

Administration continues to work with stakeholders to support open communication in reporting issues associated with temporary closures, including maintaining sites and identifying remnant materials. The public is encouraged to report concerns related to work sites to 311 so staff can address potential issues in a timely manner.

Work Site Setup and Completion Process

Administration delivers temporary traffic control devices, including barricades and signs, to a site one or two business days before construction work begins; devices are delivered seven to 10 business days in advance of work for larger projects. This material is strategically placed to ensure the safety and accessibility of pedestrians and cyclists. Once construction is completed, the removal of the temporary traffic control devices follows a process similar to the delivery.

The City supplies temporary traffic control devices to approximately 20 percent of work sites and to most of the almost 400 civic events held throughout the year. As part of this process, Administration follows a pickup schedule to allow for the efficient removal of temporary traffic control material. Timelines for contractors who provide their own temporary traffic control devices or use a third-party provider can vary, but they generally follow similar timelines.

Capital projects delivered through the City have a high standard for maintaining work sites. Construction agreements include requirements to hold contractors accountable

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for the ongoing maintenance of work sites, including the appropriate disposal of litter or construction debris and dust control, and to take due care and attention to ensure damage is not caused to City or private property. The requirements direct contractors to remove unwanted material, tools and equipment from the work site, leaving the work site clean following the completion of the work. These requirements are addressed on an ongoing basis through scheduled site visits and inspections.

Enforcement

Administration engages in some proactive enforcement. Detour technicians and inspectors provide oversight and ensure compliance with OSCAM permit conditions. Peace Officers investigate complaints of untidy construction sites. Public complaints are received through 311 and then subsequently assigned to a Peace Officer for inspection. Peace Officers also work collaboratively with other areas of Administration to address non-compliance with applicable permits, nuisance conditions, poor construction etiquette, and other regulatory infractions. Peace Officers commonly investigate concerns of obstructions to sidewalks, boulevards, cycling facilities and roadways, tracking of materials from work sites, noise, and the use of a sidewalk, cycling facility, boulevard or roadway contrary to or without a permit.

Enforcement staff seek voluntary compliance through a combination of education and collaboration. When necessary to elicit compliance, enforcement actions may include verbal or written warnings, violation tickets, and Municipal Government Act orders. In ​ ​ determining appropriate enforcement actions, Peace Officers will consider all circumstances, including impacts to public safety, seriousness of the offence and prior history.

Corporate Outcomes and Performance Management

Corporate Outcome(s): The City of Edmonton has sustainable and accessible infrastructure. ​ Outcome(s) Measure(s) Result(s) Target(s)

Effective and efficient service Documented 40% of OSCAM permit sites 40% of OSCAM delivery inspection of inspected in 2019 permit sites OSCAM permit sites inspected in 2020

Effective and efficient service Street Lighting 51.42% of streetlights are 60% of streetlights delivery return to service returned to service within 7 are returned to within 7 days days service within 7 days

Attachments 1. Service Areas

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Others Reviewing this Report ● M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services ● C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement ● J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services ● B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

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Service Areas

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