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TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday, November 20, 2001

MEMBERS: PRESENT:T. Cavanagh, Chair T. CavanaghK. Leibovici, Vice-Chair K. LeiboviciB. Anderson B. Anderson *A. Bolstad A. BolstadB. Smith B. Smith *

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Councillor E. Gibbons. *Councillor L. Langley. *Councillor J. Melnychuk. *Councillor M. Phair. *A.B. Maurer, City Manager. *A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk. *Katherine Weaver, Office of the City Clerk. ** Attended part of meeting

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Councillor T. Cavanagh called meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Councillors Langley, Melnychuk and Phair were in attendance.

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A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED B. Smith:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee Agenda for the November 20, 2001 meeting be adopted with the addition of item G.3.f. C: ATCO Gas Sale of Viking Kinsella Gas Field; and replacement page 3 of 3 of G.3.b.: Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at October 26, 2001.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici,

B. Smith.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED K. Leibovici:

That the Minutes of the October 30, 2001 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting be adopted.


B. Smith.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Smith:

That items G.1.a., G.1.c., G.1.d., G.2.a. C, G.2.b., G.2.d. C, G.2.g., G.3.f. C and the in private item G.3.e. C be exempted for debate; and

D.3.a. Yellowhead Trail 66 Street Facility Planning Study – Grade Separation.

That the revised due date of October 22, 2002 be approved. Planning & Dev.Due: Oct. 22, 2002


D.3.b Accessible Taxi Service.

That the revised due date of January 22, 2002 be approved. Planning & Dev.Due: Jan. 22, 2002

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.b. Land Sale to S. M. Properties Ltd. or Nominee.

That the City approve the sale to S. M. Properties Ltd. of City-owned land North of Yellowhead Trail and East of 66 Street, legally described as Lot 1, Block 5, Plan 8320750 and Lot 3A, Block 5, Plan 9921389 for $1,500,000.00.

Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.2. TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT

G.2.c. Increased Traffic at South Edmonton Common – Follow-up Report No. 2.

That the October 31, 2001 Transportation and Streets Department report be received for information.

Transportation & Streets

G.2.e. Yellowhead Trail/184 Street Overpass.




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G.2.f. Gravelled and Oiled Roads in Ward 5.



G.3. OTHER REPORTS

G.3.a. One Year Extension to Contract D878099C, D and E – Horizontal Boring and Coring.

That Contract D878099 (Horizontal Boring and Coring) be extended for one (1) option year with a total dollar value not to exceed $1,225,000.00 including GST.

Corporate Svcs.

G.3.b. Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at October 26, 2001.

That the Administration tender the projects (listed in Attachment 1 to the October 26, 2001 Corporate Services Department report) and enter into all relevant agreements, such tenders to be in accordance with the Administration’s normal tendering guidelines.

Corporate Svcs.

G.3.c. Exercise Optional Extensions to Contract D877010 – Supply of Diesel Conventional Cab and Chassis

That approval be granted to extend Contract D877010 for the supply of Diesel Conventional Cab and Chassis through to the first, second and third option years.

Corporate Svcs.

G.3.d. Extension to the Elevator/Escalator Maintenance Control Agreement D882936.

That approval be granted to issue a Change Order to Contract D882936 (Elevator/Escalator Maintenance) to extend this contract for the third year of the fixed price agreement to Kone Inc., revising the total value of the

Corporate Svcs.


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contract for three years to $1,500,000.00 inclusive of GST.


B. Smith.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee hear from the following delegations:

G.1.c. Air Monitoring in Northwest Edmonton:James Darwish, President, Edmonton Friends of the North.

G.2.a C Transit Fare Assistance Program Strategy Report:Debra Gillett, Deputy Chair,Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board.


B. Smith.MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the following item be made time specific for 10:00 a.m.:

G.2.a. C Transit Fare Assistance Program Stategy Report.


B. Smith.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Traffic Volumes on Yellowhead Trail and 156 Street (B. Smith).

“The industrial area, north of Yellowhead Trail on 156th Street is growing rapidly. As a result of this growth, there is a significant amount of traffic originating from and going to this area.


Due Date: Dec. 4, 2001


Traffic delays and congestion are particularly severe in this area because of the inadequate transportation infrastructure. There is no grade separation between Yellowhead Trail and 156th Street or between the CNR Tails and 156th Street.

The Sobeys Distribution Centre is just one example of a company that will be impacted. When completed, more than 400 trucks will move in and out of the Sobeys every day. Costly delays will be experienced by this company whenever trains cross 156th Street. Clearly, this is an issue that is affecting both business and regular commuters.

I have a number of questions regarding the status of the 156 Street/Yellowhead Trail interchange:

1. What is the priority of this project within the Capital Priority Plan?

2. How does the Administration plan to pay for this project?

3. Are there any alternatives for financing this interchange in order to facilitate more rapid implementation?

I would appreciate a report on this matter at the next Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.”

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS


G.2.d. C Bylaw 12846 - Regulation of Work and Equipment Installation on Municipal Rights of Way Bylaw.

R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department; and M. Sherk, Corporate Services Department (Law) answered the Committee’s questions.

Councillor E. Gibbons entered the meeting.


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MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 12846 be given the appropriate readings.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

G.2.a. C Transit Fare Assistance Program Strategy Report.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department; and, J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department, made a presentation, copies of which were distributed to Members of the Committee, and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

D. Gillett, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. Copies of a November 6, 2001, letter from the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board, were distributed to Members of the Committee and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

R. Millican, General Manager, and W. Mandryk, Transportation and Streets Department; and Joyce Tustian, General Manager, Community Services, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:


1. That City Council establish a Transit Fare Assistance Program that distributes transit tickets (the number to be equivalent to six per cent of the Edmonton population) annually to community agencies that serve Edmontonians living on low-income and that the cost of this program be brought forward in the 2002 budget.

2. That in keeping with the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) Fare Strategy, ETS investigate introducing additional fare payment options that meet the needs of the diverse population that choose public transit for their travel requirements.

3. That the Seniors Discount Pass Program continue in 2002.

4. That Administration bring forward a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee no later than August 20, 2002 outlining future options for seniors transit fares.

5. That Administration continue to work with the Province through the Low-Income Review process and advocate for additional income support to address the transportation needs of persons living on low-income in Edmonton.


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(see page 9).

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Committee meet in private.


The Committee met in private at 10:58 a.m.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the Committee meet in public.


The Committee met in public at 11:54 a.m.

G.3. OTHER REPORTS

G.3.e. C Civic Agencies Interviews.

MOVED A. Bolstad:


1. That the appointments and re-appointments from Transportation and Public Works Committee, as outlined in the document entitled Transportation and Public Works Committee Recommendations to City Council for the Appointment and Re-Appointment of Citizens-at-Large to Various Civic Agencies for the January 1 to December 31, 2002 Term be approved.

2. That the document entitled Transportation and Public Works Committee Recommendations to City Council for the Appointment and Re-Appointment of Citizens-at-Large to Various Civic Agencies for the January 1 to December 31, 2002 Term remain in private until approved by City Council. [Sections 15(1) and 16(1) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act]

The Committee recessed at 11:58 a.m.

The Committee reconvened at 1:30 p.m.



G.2.a. C Transit Fare Assistance Program Strategy Report.

(cont’d from page 8).

Councillor B. Anderson entered meeting.

AMENDMENT MOVED K. Leibovici:

1. That in part 1, the words “six per cent” be amended to “seven per cent”.

2. (a) That in part 4, the following words be added at the end of the sentence:

“The report is to include a review of the feasibility of permitting seniors’ bus passes in neighbourhood outlets.”

1. That after the word “outlets” the following words be added:

“ and as part of the review, the Administration is to bring forward a discussion paper on options for seniors’ fares prior to development of the detailed recommendations”.

Members of Committee requested that the Amendment be split for voting purposes.

AMENDMENT ON PART 1, put:

That in Part 1 the words “six per cent” be amended with the words “seven per cent”.

LOSTFOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici.OPPOSED: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh.

AMENDMENT ON PART 2 (a), put:

That in Part 4 the following words be added at the end of the sentence:

“The report is to include a review of the feasibility of permitting seniors’ bus passes in neighbourhood outlets.”


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CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh.

AMENDMENT ON PART 2 (b), put:

That after the word “outlets” the following words be added:

“and as part of the review, the Administration is to bring forward a discussion paper on options for seniors’ fares prior to development of the detailed recommendations.”

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.

Members of Committee requested that the Motion be split for voting purposes.

MOTION ON PART 1, put:


That City Council establish a Transit Fare Assistance Program that distributes transit tickets (the number to be equivalent to six per cent of the Edmonton population) annually to community agencies that serve Edmontonians living on low-income and that the cost of this program be brought forward in the 2002 budget.




That in keeping with the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) Fare Strategy, ETS investigate introducing additional fare payment options that meet the needs of the diverse population that choose public transit for their travel requirements.




That the Seniors Discount Pass Program continue in 2002.



Members of Committee requested that the Motion for Part 4 be split for voting purposes.

MOTION PART 4, AS AMENDED, put:


That the Administration bring forward a report to the Transportation and Public Works Committee no later than August 20, 2002, outlining future options for seniors transit fares. The report is to include a review of the feasibility of permitting seniors’ bus passes in neighbourhood outlets and as part of the review, the Administration is to bring forward a discussion paper on options for seniors’ fares prior to development of the detailed recommendations.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici.



That Administration continue to work with the Province through the Low-Income Review process and advocate for additional income support to address the transportation needs of persons living on low-income in Edmonton.


SUMMARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DECISION ON ITEM G.2.a. C:

RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE:


1. That a Transit Fare Assistance Program be established that distributes transit tickets (the number to be equivalent to six per cent of the Edmonton population) annually to


community agencies that serve Edmontonians living on low-income and the cost of this program be brought forward in the 2002 budget.

2. That in keeping with the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) Fare Strategy, ETS investigate introducing additional fare payment options that meet the needs of the diverse population that choose public transit for their travel requirements.

3. That the Seniors Discount Pass Program continue in 2002.

4. That the Administration bring forward a report to the Transportation and Public Works Committee no later than August 22, 2002, outlining future options for seniors transit fares. The report is to include a review of the feasibility of permitting seniors’ bus passes in neighbourhood outlets and as part of the review, the Administration is to bring forward a discussion paper on options for seniors’ fares prior to development of the detailed recommendations.

5. That the Administration continue to work with the Province through the Low-Income Review process and advocate for additional income support to address the transportation needs of persons living on low-income in Edmonton.

G.1. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

G.1.c. Air Monitoring in Northwest Edmonton.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That Item G.1.c. be dealt with now.


J. Darwish made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions.

W. D. Burn, General Manager; K. Sawatzky and M. Brostrom, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the October 23, 2001 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information.



G.1.a. Biosolids Disposal to the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Treatment Plant.


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W. D. Burn, General Manager; and K. Sawatzky, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson:

That approval be given to enter into an agreement, acceptable to the City Solicitor as to form and the General Manager of Asset Management and Public Works as to content, with the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission to provide biosolids management and disposal services to the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission.



Councillor B. Anderson left the meeting.

G.1.d. Reducing Light Pollution.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the October 23, 2001 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be postponed to the December 4, 2001 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.


Due: Dec. 4, 2001

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh.ABSENT: B. Anderson.


G.2.b. Use of Bus Lanes.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

R. Millican, General Manager; and W. Mandryk, Transportation and Streets Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the September 13, 2001 Transportation and Streets Department report Transportation & Streets


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be received for information.


G.2.g. Bicycle Racks Around the City.

MOVED A. Bolstad:

That the October 16, 2001 Transportation and Streets Department report be postponed to the December 4, 2001 Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.


Due: Dec. 4, 2001


G.3. OTHER REPORTS

G.3.f. C ATCO Gas Sale of Viking Kinsella Gas Field.

R. Garvey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; M. Sherk, Corporate Services Department (Law), and B. Follett, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered the Committee’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad:


1. That ratification be given for the jointly recommended compromise submitted by the North Core Committee (NCC) and ATCO Gas to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (AEUB) respecting the sale of the Viking Kinsella Gas Field.

2. That approval be given for the City to participate as an NCC member in making a recommendation to the AEUB for the equitable distribution of proceeds to Core Customers.

3. That the attachments to the November 16, 2001 Corporate Services Department report on positions of the NCC and ATCO Gas and on the AEUB’s hearing process be received for information.



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N. NOTICES OF MOTION

Counsellor T. Cavanagh asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 91, B.L. 12300)

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

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CHAIR CITY CLERK


TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES

INDEX TO MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2001

A.1. CALL TO ORDER..........................................................................................................1A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA..............................................................................................2A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.............................................................................................2B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS................................................2B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS.............................................................5

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES....................................................................5D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES..................................................................................5

D.1.a. Traffic Volumes on Yellowhead Trail and 156 Street (B. Smith)..................................6D.3.a. Yellowhead Trail 66 Street Facility Planning Study – Grade Separation........................2D.3.b Accessible Taxi Service....................................................................................................3

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS......................................................................................................................................3/6

G.1. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT..........................12G.1. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT..........................3

G.1.a. Biosolids Disposal to the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Treatment Plant. .....13G.1.b. Land Sale to S. M. Properties Ltd. or Nominee. .........................................................3G.1.c. Air Monitoring in Northwest Edmonton. ..................................................................12G.1.d. Reducing Light Pollution. ..........................................................................................13G.2. TRANSPORTATION AND STREETS DEPARTMENT....................................3/6/9/14G.2.a. C Transit Fare Assistance Program Strategy Report. ................................................7/9G.2.b. Use of Bus Lanes. ......................................................................................................14G.2.c. Increased Traffic at South Edmonton Common – Follow-up Report No. 2. ...............3G.2.d. C Bylaw 12846 - Regulation of Work and Equipment Installation on Municipal Rights

of Way Bylaw. ............................................................................................................7G.2.e. Yellowhead Trail/184 Street Overpass. .......................................................................3G.2.f. Gravelled and Oiled Roads in Ward 5. ........................................................................4G.2.g. Bicycle Racks Around the City. ................................................................................14

G.3. OTHER REPORTS.................................................................................................4/8/14G.3.a. One Year Extension to Contract D878099C, D and E – Horizontal Boring and

Coring. ..............................................................................................................4G.3.b. Open Tenders $1,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at October 26, 2001. .....4G.3.c. Exercise Optional Extensions to Contract D877010 – Supply of Diesel Conventional

Cab and Chassis ..........................................................................................................4G.3.d. Extension to the Elevator/Escalator Maintenance Control Agreement D882936. ......5G.3.e. C Civic Agencies Interviews..............................................................................................8G.3.f. C ATCO Gas Sale of Viking Kinsella Gas Field............................................................14

N. NOTICES OF MOTION...................................................................................................................15O. ADJOURNMENT.............................................................................................................................15


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