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Council Roundup - February 1, 2012

February 02, 2012

More taxis

Council amended the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to release 100 new taxi licences in the near future. This should improve taxi service by putting more taxis on the road.

Alcohol at after hours events

Council amended the Business Licence Bylaw to remove regulations that prevent dance events where alcohol is sold from turning into after hours events after alcohol service ends. The onus is on the promoters of these events to do more to make sure their patrons are safe.

Remedial massage therapists

Council added the Remedial Massage Therapists Association to the list of organizations that can certify health enhancement practitioners. This association can now vouch that its members are following appropriate rules, so that they don’t need to be included under the City’s bylaws regulating exotic massages.

Revitalization Strategy

Council approved the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Revitalization Strategy. This will bring these Edmonton communities a step closer to achieving their goals of creating beautiful neighbourhoods, safer and better connected communities and a dynamic economic environment. During the implementation phase, $11.3 million will flow through the Great Neighbourhoods initiative to build new community amenities.