City Council Agenda

March 25, 2008

9:30 a.m.

Council Chamber

Orders of the Day:
9:30 a.m. / Call to Order
9:30 a.m., First Item / P.1. / Arena Study Update – Verbal Report –Private
9:30 a.m., Second Item / P.6. / City Vision – Verbal Report – Private
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. / Lunch
1:30 p.m., First Item / P.3. / The City of Edmonton City Manager’s 2007 Performance Evaluation – Private
1:30 p.m., Second Item / P.4. / The City of Edmonton City Auditor’s 2007 Performance Evaluation – Private
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. / Recess
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Dinner
9:30 p.m. / Adjournment

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Deputy Mayor:Councillor K. Leibovici

Acting Mayor:Councillor L. Sloan

Opening Prayer

Sister Lucinda May Patterson, Executive Director

Lurana Shelter for Women and Children fleeing Domestic Violence

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Recommendation

That the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted.

Addenda require a Special Resolution.

Deletions require a unanimous vote.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

Recommendation

That thefollowing meeting minutes be adopted:

  • March 12, 2008, City Council
  • March 10, 2008, City Council Public Hearing
  • March 10, 2007, City Council – Intergovernmental

A.4.Protocol Items

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Refer to Summary of Agenda Changes for any requests made.

B.3.Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

C.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

Item / ReportTitle / Department / Revised Due Date
D.1. / Transit Service to New Areas – Budget Increase / Transportation / Apr. 16/08
D.2. / Panhandling (S. Mandel) / Planning & Dev. / June 18/08
D.3. / Alternate Sources of Revenue – Responsible Hospitality Institute Program / Corporate Svcs. / June 18/08

E.REPORTS

E.1.Golf Courses – 2008 Market Adjusted Green Fees

Recommendation of Community Services Committee

That an amendment to the 2008 Community Services Department Price Schedule for 2008 Green Fees for Riverside, Victoria and Rundle Park Golf Courses, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 28, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSR014,be approved.

History

At the March 17, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, the February 28, 2008report 2008CSR014 was considered.

Summary

This report requests approval on the 2008 Green Fees for Riverside, Victoria and Rundle Park Golf Courses.

Delegation:R. Smyth/J. Rohovie

E.2.LRV Retrofit Package

Recommendation of Transportation and Public Works Committee

That the budget for Capital Profile 07-66-1280 LRV Retrofit Package be increased from the current limit of $25,154,000 by an additional $14,200,000 for a new total of $39,354,000. The $14,200,000 additional funding to be provided from Provincial Fuel Tax Rebate funds as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 29, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD2843.

History

At the March 18, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, the February 29, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD2843 was considered.

Summary

The action recommended in this report will provide sufficient funding to award a contract to retrofit the existing fleet of 37 LRT vehicles to extend their service life for another fifteen to twenty years.

Delegation:R. Boutilier/R. Brokop

E.3.Waste Management Utility

THIS ITEM IS REFERRED TO CITY COUNCIL WITHOUT A

TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

History

At the March 18, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, the March 4, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2008PW0082 was considered and referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation.

Summary

This report recommends that a waste management utility be formed effective January 1, 2009, and explains the process required for City Council to form the utility and outlines resulting changes to the existing financing strategy.

Delegation:W. D. Burn/R. Neehall

E.4.2009 Budget Process

Administration Recommendation

That the February 22, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP016 be received for information.

Summary

This report provides the process Administration will undertake for development and presentation of the operating and capital budgets including the supplementary capital budget adjustment.

Delegation:J. Tustian/M. Debrinski

E.5.Multi-Year Operating Budget Process

Administration Recommendation

  1. That the implementation of a multi-year operating budget approval process be approved.
  2. That a phased-in approach, commencing with a two-year operating budget for 2010-2011, be approved.

Summary

The implementation of a multi-year operating budget process, starting with the approval of a two-year 2010-2011 operating budget in 2009, will result in the full integration of the business planning and budgeting processes. A phased-in approach is recommended to utilize results of planning processes currently in progress in 2008.

Delegation:J. Tustian/M. Debrinski

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1.Bylaw 14861 – The City of Edmonton Annuity Bylaw Amendment Report No. 62

Purpose

Toamend Bylaw 2198 relating to the Annuity Fund to provide an increase in pensions in recognition of the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the six months preceding the increase.

Summary

The amendment to Bylaw 2198 will provide an increase in pensions of 0.17% effective January 1, 2008, in recognition of the change in the Edmonton Consumer Price Index for the six months preceding this increase.

Readings

Bylaw 14861 is ready for three readings.

F.2.Bylaw 14877 – Amendment to Public Places Bylaw 14614

Purpose

To align the Public Places Bylaw with the recently passed Tobacco Reduction Act.

Summary

The Province passed the Tobacco Reduction Act to govern matters concerning smoking. Some provisions can be more easily managed if reflected within Edmonton’s Public Places Bylaw.

Readings

Bylaw 14877 is ready for three readings.

G.SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

G.1.Bylaw 14847 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects

Purpose

Toauthorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects in the amount of $6,200,000.

History

At the February 27, 2008, City Council meeting, Bylaw 14847 received first reading.

Summary

The petition period expires on March 25, 2008. At the date of writing this report, no petition has been received and it is anticipated that none will be received by March 25, 2008. If, in fact, any are received, this will be reported at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. Ifnone are received, this Bylaw may proceed.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw has been advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. Council may consider second and third readings at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. However, final signing of the bylaw, and thus the effective date, will occur on March 26, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14847 is ready for second and third readings.

G.2.Bylaw 14852 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation Project, Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge – Rehabilitation/Growth

Purpose

Toauthorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation Project, Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge - Rehabilitation/Growth in the amount of $170,000,000.

History

At the February 27, 2008, City Council meeting, Bylaw 14852 received first reading.

Summary

The petition period expires on March 25, 2008. At the date of writing this report, no petition has been received and it is anticipated that none will be received by March 25, 2008. If, in fact, any are received, this will be reported at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. If none are received, this Bylaw may proceed.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw has been advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. Council may consider second and third readings at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. However, final signing of the bylaw, and thus the effective date, will occur on March 26, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14852 is ready for second and third readings.

G.3.Bylaw 14848 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and a controlled corporation, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Administration Recommendation

That the loan agreement between the City of Edmonton and The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 27, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008COF012, be approved.
Recommendation to be considered after
third reading of Bylaw 14848

Purpose

Toauthorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and a controlled corporation, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation (homeEd).

History

At the February 27, 2008, City Council meeting, Bylaw 14847 received first reading.

Summary

The petition period expires on March 25, 2008. At the date of writing this report, no petition has been received and it is anticipated that none will be received by March 25, 2008. If, in fact, any are received, this will be reported at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. If none are received, this Bylaw may proceed.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw has been advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. Council may consider second and third readings at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting. However, final signing of the bylaw, and thus the effective date, will occur on March 26, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14848 is ready for second and third readings.

N.MOTIONS PENDING

N.1.Interfaith Council Funding (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

That the Interfaith Council receive a one-time grant of $15,000 for operations from Council contingency.

  • Notice of Motion Given: March 12, 2008

P.PRIVATE

P.1.Arena Study Update – Verbal Report

Time Specific: First item at 9:30 a.m.

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.2.Council Member Appointment –Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.3.The City of Edmonton City Manager’s 2007 Performance Evaluation

Time Specific: First item at 1:30 p.m.

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.4.The City of Edmonton City Auditor’s 2007 Performance Evaluation

Time Specific: Second item at 1:30 p.m.

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.5.Civic Agency Recruitment #2– Utilities Consumer Advocate Governance Committee

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.6.City Vision – Verbal Report

Time Specific: Second item at 9:30 a.m.

To be discussed in private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

S.ADJOURNMENT

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