CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 13
Tuesday, February 4, 1997
PRESENTB. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,
B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.
U.S. Watkiss, City Clerk.
A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS
A.1.CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Councillor T. Cavanagh was absent.
A.2.OPENING PRAYER
Dr. Lila Fahlman, President, World Council of Muslim Women, led the assembly in prayer.
A.3.ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson
1.That the City Council Agenda (No. 13) for the February 4, 1997 meeting be adopted.
2.That item E.06., Province of Alberta Clover Bar Grant and Settlement of 1978 Legislative Grounds Agreement and items J.02., J.03. and J.04. Civic Agencies and Other Associations appointments be added to Council's agenda.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
A.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson
That the Minutes of the January 21, 1997 City Council Meeting (No. 12), be adopted.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
B.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS
B.01.Tribute to Francis W. Winspear (B. Smith).
Mayor Smith stated that Edmonton has suffered a huge loss with the passing of Francis W. Winspear, who typified the best of Edmonton and its people. Along with his two legacies, the Concert Hall and the Winspear Foundation, he will be remembered for his grace, modesty, generosity and unabashed pride in Edmonton.
On behalf of City Council and all Edmontonians, Mayor Smith extended deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of Francis Winspear.
EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS
MOVED B. Maitson - M. Phair
That items E.01., E.02., E.03., E.04., E.05., E.06., G.01., H.01. and J.01. be exempted for debate: and
F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTS
F.01.Edmonton Art Gallery “Keeping the Doors Open" 1997 Community Investment Program.
1.That approval be given to the first instalment of the Edmonton Art Gallery's 1997 Operating Community Investment Grant in the amount of $316,000 (Source of Funds: Finance Department Program No. 404 Community Investment Grant Program).2.That the balance of the Edmonton Art Gallery's 1997 Community Investment Grant be determined subsequent to the administrative review of the Edmonton Art Gallery's 1996 audited financial statements. / City Manager
Corporate Svcs.
Finance
J.OTHER REPORTS
J.02.Civic Agencies and Other Associations: External Appointment to the Names Advisory Committee.
That Charles P. Galan be reappointed to the Names Advisory Committee as the Edmonton Historical Board representative for a term ending December 31, 1997. / City ManagerNames Advisory
J.03.Civic Agencies and Other Associations: Appointment of a Citizen-At-Large Member to the Edmonton Public Library Board.
That Michael Warmington be appointed to the Edmonton Public Library Board, for a term ending December 31, 1997. / City ManagerLibrary Board
J.04.Civic Agencies and Other Associations: Appointment of a Council Member to the Non-Profit Housing Corporation.
That Councillor B. Mason be appointed to the Non-Profit Housing Corporation for a term ending December 31, 1997. / City ManagerNon-Profit Housing
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES
D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES
D.1.a.Status of the Diversity Initiatives Office (M. Phair).
“I would like the following information concerning the Diversity Initiatives Office.1)Has the Diversity Initiatives Office moved from the City Manager's Office to another Department and if so, why?
2)Has the mandate of the Diversity Initiatives Office changed?
3)Has the staff of the Diversity Initiatives Office changed?" / City Manager
Due: April 8, 1997
D.1.b.1998 Klondike Days Celebration (A. Bolstad).
“This inquiry is directed to Economic Development Edmonton (EDE) and has to do with the next year's Klondike Days celebration.Given that 1998 is the 100th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, I would like to know if EDE, the Edmonton Klondike Days Association, Edmonton Northlands, GEVCA or the Sourdough Raft Race Association are making any plans to get together with the Yukon Department of Tourism and celebrate the occasion and if so, whether there are any plans to jointly market and promote the event.
With this in mind, I would also like to know if any plans are being made to enhance the K-Days theme in Edmonton next year." / City Manager
EDE
Due: April 8, 1997
D.1.c.Contracting Out to Businesses Without Current Edmonton Business Licences (W. Kinsella).
“My inquiry is to the City Manager. My Office has been trying to find out the policies and practices relating to contracting out to businesses that do not have current Edmonton business licences. My questions are:1)Do we have a policy or bylaw that businesses that do work for the Corporation of the City of Edmonton, or within City boundaries, must have current City of Edmonton business licences?
2)Do we require the production of these licences before we let contracts to these firms?
3)If a firm does not have a current business licence, is preference given to city businesses who currently have licences and pay business taxes and how do we ensure that Edmonton businesses get priority?
4)Do we monitor businesses to ensure that licences are up-to-date?
5)If a business that is not resident in Edmonton and does not have a current business licence is hired by the City, what sanctions or fees apply?
I have been unable to get answers to these questions from Public Works, Finance or Planning and Development and so it may be difficult for you to answer this, but, nevertheless, I understand that Edmonton businesses appear to be losing work because we are hiring out-of-city businesses. I think some urgency is required and I would like the answer for the next meeting of Council." / City Manager
Due: Feb. 18, 1997
D.1.d.Gas Rate Hearings (B. Mason).
“My inquiry is for the City Manager. Last month, the Energy Utilities Board approved an interim price of $2.49 per gigajoule for natural gas, up from $1.22 per gigajoule. Until two years ago, the City had a special committee, which prepared regulatory interventions on behalf of Edmontonians in order to keep gas prices down.Does the City still intervene in gas rate hearings?
Does EPCOR?
If so, what position has the City and/or EPCOR taken on this rate increase?
If not, what needs to be done to ensure Edmontonians are represented in future rate hearings?
What is the impact of the decision to build two additional pipelines for export of gas to the United States where retail gas prices are double what they are here in Alberta? / City Manager
UPW Committee
Due: Mar. 25, 1997
How much of the gas sold by Northwestern Utilities comes from fields owned by them or by other southern-controlled companies?
I would like the answer to these questions to come to the second March meeting of the Utilities and Public Works Committee." / D.1.d. cont'd.
UPW Committee
Due: Mar. 25, 1997
J.OTHER REPORTS
J.01.Ryszard Rakowski Appeal to `City Taxi License Plate' Denial.
P. Fearon, Police Services; and R. Rakowski made presentations and answered Council's questions.
E. Robinson, Taxi Cab Commission Chair; and A. Massing, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.
Mayor Smith asked whether there was any new information anyone wished to address. No one responded.
MOVED L. Chahley - B. Mason
That the decisions of the Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission and the Administration be upheld. / City ManagerTaxi Commission
Corporate Svcs.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger.
OPPOSED:R. Noce, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
L.BYLAWS
L.3.a.Bylaw No. 11427 - The City Administration Bylaw.
PURPOSE
To establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer, to assign powers, duties and functions to that position, and to establish a framework for delegation of administrative functions.
MOVED B. Maitson - W. Kinsella
That Bylaw No. 11427 be brought forward to be dealt with now.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,
B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOVED B. Maitson - W. Kinsella
That Bylaw No. 11427 be read a third time.
AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor - B. Maitson
That Section 18 of Bylaw No. 11427 be deleted.
CARRIED
FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON THIRD READING OF BYLAW NO. 11427 AS AMENDED put:
That Bylaw No. 11427, as amended, be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,
B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
M.MOTIONS ON NOTICE
M.01.Bylaw No. 11428 - A Bylaw to Amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw No. 9999, as amended (B. Maitson).
MOVED B. Maitson - L. Chahley
That Bylaw No. 11428 be read a first time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, B. Mason.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
L.1.a.Bylaw No. 11428 - To Amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw No. 9999 (as amended).
PURPOSE
To make amendments consistent with the City Administration Bylaw.
MOVED B. Maitson - L. Chahley
That Bylaw No. 11428 be read a second time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOVED B. Maitson - L. Langley
That Bylaw No. 11428 be considered for third reading.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOVED B. Maitson - L. Chahley
That Bylaw No. 11428 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS
E.01.Rescission of Resolutions.
MOVED J. Taylor - R. Rosenberger
That the following resolutions be rescinded:1.Resolution passed by City Council on November 26, 1976 appointing E.N. Mulyk as Assistant City Treasurer.
2.Resolution passed by City Council on October 11, 1988 appointing Ulli S. Watkiss as City Clerk.
3.Resolution passed by City Council on May 12, 1988 appointing William D. Jesse as City Assessor.
4.Resolution passed by City Council on October 17, 1991 appointing Cornel E. Rusnak as Deputy Treasurer.
5.Resolution passed by City Council on April 13/14, 1993 appointing David H. Edey as Assistant City Clerk.
6.Resolution passed by City Council on January 24, 1995 appointing Ronald J. Liteplo as City Solicitor. / City Manager
Corporate Svcs.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, M. Phair.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
E.02.Amendment to City Policy No. C447, The Settlement of Claims By and Against The City.
MOVED B. Maitson - D. Mather
That Policy C447A, Settlement of Claims By and Against the City, as revised and outlined in Attachment 1 (of the January 14, 1997 Office of the City Manager report), be approved. / City ManagerM. Whittaker, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh, B. Mason.
E.03.Review of Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, Municipal District of Sturgeon No. 90.
MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson
1.That the prior actions of the Planning and Development Department in providing preliminary comments to the M.D. of Sturgeon on its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) in time for their December 10, 1996 public hearing, be confirmed.
2.That the M.D. of Sturgeon be requested to postpone second and third readings of their MDP and LUB pending negotiation of interim intermunicipal planning provisions satisfactory to the M.D. of Sturgeon and the City of Edmonton.
3.That representatives of the M.D. of Sturgeon be requested to meet with representatives of the City of Edmonton to initiate a collaborative intermunicipal planning process.
R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department; and C. St. Dennis, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.
AMENDMENT MOVED L. Chahley - W. Kinsella
That a part 4 be added as follows:
4.That Mayor Smith meet with Reeve Frank Schoenberger to discuss this matter.
CARRIED
FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON ITEM E.03. AS AMENDED put:
1.That the prior actions of the Planning and Development Department in providing preliminary comments to the M.D. of Sturgeon on its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) in time for their December 10, 1996 public hearing, be confirmed.2.That the M.D. of Sturgeon be requested to postpone second and third readings of their MDP and LUB pending negotiation of interim intermunicipal planning provisions satisfactory to the M.D. of Sturgeon and the City of Edmonton.
3.That representatives of the M.D. of Sturgeon be requested to meet with representatives of the City of Edmonton to initiate a collaborative intermunicipal planning process.
4.That Mayor Smith meet with Reeve Frank Schoenberger to discuss this matter. / City Manager
City Manager
Planning & Dev.
Mayor's Office
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
E.04.Annual Abatement of Taxes on Manulife Pedways.
MOVED B. Maitson - A. Bolstad
That the cancellation of the 1996 taxes in the amount of $37,468.41, with respect to the Manulife pedways be approved. / City ManagerCorporate Svcs.
Finance
A. Massing and R. Tennant, Corporate Services Department; and B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; answered Council's questions.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
E.05.Resolutions for the 1997 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference.
MOVED B. Mason - M. Phair
That the resolutions (Attachments 1-9 of the January 14, 1997 Office of the City Manager report) be approved for submission to the 1997 FCM Conference.
Councillor Mason; and A.B. Maurer, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.
Members of Council requested that Resolutions 1 and 2 be split for voting purposes.
Orders of the Day were called. Council recessed at noon.
Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella and B. Mason were absent.
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, answered Council's questions.
Copies of Attachment 10 -- 1997 FCM Resolution: Nuclear Weapons Abolition -- were distributed to members of Council.
AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair
That the distributed resolution (Attachment 10) be added to the resolutions for submission to the 1997 FCM Conference.
Councillors W. Kinsella and B. Mason entered the meeting.
CARRIED
FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Langley, B. Mason,
D. Mather, M. Phair, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, R. Noce,
R. Rosenberger.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON RESOLUTION 1 put:
1.Continuation of Federal Funding under the Homeowner, Disabled, Rental and Rooming House Components of the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,
B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:L. Chahley, B. Maitson.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON RESOLUTION 2 put:
2.Impact of the Federal Devolution Plan for Social Housing.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, B. Maitson.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON RESOLUTIONS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 put:
3.Plastics Recycling.
4.Environmental Information - Co-ordination.
5.Roadway Tree Planting and Naturalization.
6.Job Training.
7.Energy Conservation.
8.Children in Poverty.
9.Municipal Infrastructure.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather,
R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
MOTION ON RESOLUTION 10 put:
10.Nuclear Weapons Abolition.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Langley, B. Mason,
D. Mather, M. Phair, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, R. Noce,
R. Rosenberger.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL'S DECISION ON ITEM E.05. AS AMENDED:
That the resolutions, as amended, (Attachments 1-10 of the January 14, 1997 Office of the City Manager report) be approved for submission to the 1997 FCM Conference. / City ManagerE.06.Province of Alberta Clover Bar Grant and Settlement of 1978 Legislative Grounds Agreement.
MOVED A. Bolstad - R. Noce
That item E.06. be postponed to be dealt with in private.
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and A. Massing, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, J. Taylor.
OPPOSED:M. Phair, R. Rosenberger.
ABSENT:T. Cavanagh.
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G.REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS
G.01.Options to Alleviate Congestion and Safety Concerns on the Belgravia Road / 114 Street Corridor.
MOVED L. Langley - B. Maitson
1.That a Facility Planning Study be initiated to address the intersection of University Avenue and 114 Street to evaluate options to improve traffic safety characteristics.
2.That a Transportation Study be initiated to assess benefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems and other traffic control/transportation demand management measures outlined in Attachment I of the January 15, 1997 Transportation Department report.
2a.That a Facility Planning Study be initiated to evaluate short term roadway and transit strategies to address congestion through modifications on 114 Street and other arterial roadways. The scope of the study is to consider the strategies identified in Attachment I of the January 15, 1997 Transportation Department report and is to incorporate evaluation criteria and the public involvement process, as outlined in the Reid Crowther report, with particular attention being paid to the safety of the pedestrian
crossings in all affected communities.
3.That the studies referred to in parts 1., 2. and 2a. come back to Council through the Utilities and Public Works Committee no later than the September 30, 1997 Committee meeting.