City Council Minutes

May 22, 2007

Present:
S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D.Thiele.
Also In Attendance:
A. B. Maurer, City Manager
D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor D. Thiele was absent.

Opening Prayer

John Dowds, Chaplain, City of Edmonton, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Moved M. Phair – M. Nickel:

That the May 22, 2007, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

E.2. 2007 AUMA Resolutions – Proposed by the City
of Edmonton

E.9. Immigration and Settlement Policy Framework

E.10. Ed Tel Endowment Fund

E.11. 2007 AUMA Resolutions – Proposed Addition

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Moved T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

·  May 8, 2007, City Council

·  May 7, 2007, City Council, Intergovernmental

·  May 1, 2007, City Council Public Hearing

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

A.4. Protocol Items

Passing of Bob (Robert) Dean (B. Anderson)

Councillor B. Anderson acknowledged the passing of Bob Dean. Bob had a distinguished career and held many volunteer positions. He played professional football in both the United States and Canada, coached in numerous sports and served on various boards and commissions.

On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson extended sympathies to Bob’s wife Shirley and family.

2007 RISE (Recognizing Immigrant Success and Excellence) Awards (M. Phair)

Councillors M. Phair and J. Melnychuk recently attended the RISE Awards, which recognized both individual newcomers to Edmonton and groups who support newcomers.

The City of Edmonton received the Exceptional Leadership Award for its initiative regarding settlement and integration.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is a fitting place for this award and many City staff contributed to the work that merited it. Mayor S. Mandel presented the award to Mike Kroening, Jeff MacPherson, Kathy Barnhart, Joan Agnew, Colleen Burton-Ochocki, Anna Classen, Georgina Fairbank, Teressa Johnson, Betty Loree, John Reilly,
Robert Moyles and Val Stevens.

Passing of Bill McKenzie (S. Mandel)

Bill McKenzie came to work part-time in the Mayor’s office about two years ago and was a big part of what made working in the Mayor’s office special. A teacher by profession, he processed invitations, maintained the gift inventory and assisted with reception coverage.

Bill treated people with respect and dignity. He is someone who cannot be replaced and will not be forgotten. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel offered condolences to Bill’s family and his partner, Brian Webb.

A moment of silence was held in memory of Bill.

Passing of Doug Tomlinson (D. Thiele)

Councillor D. Thiele acknowledged the passing of Doug Tomlinson. An avid hunter and fisherman, Doug began a long career as a union organizer and tireless fighter for social justice. A strong activist in our community, he organized many peace, anti-weapons and anti-nuclear demonstrations.

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Thiele extended sympathies to Doug’s wife Evelyn and family.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

The following items were selected for debate: E.1., E.2., E.4., E.8., E.9. and private item P.2.

Moved T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

D. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1. Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic
(K. Leibovici/L. Sloan)

That the revised due date of June 19, 2007, be approved. / Transportation
Due: June 19/07

D.2. Feasibility and Costs of Burying Overhead Lines

That the revised due date of July 3, 2007, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 3/07


E. REPORTS

E.3. Community Services Advisory Board Recommendations for March 2007 Community Investment Housing Grants

That the 2007 City of Edmonton Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 21, 2007, Community Services Advisory Board report 2007CAAB02, in the amount of $20,900, be approved. / CSAB

E.5. Fire Safety Building Codes – Federation of Canadian Municipalities Resolution

That the resolutions in Attachment 1 of the May 10, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CMI004 be approved and submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. / City Manager

E.6. Don Wheaton Family YMCA – Property Tax Issue

1.  That the YMCA 2006 and 2007 municipal tax levies (including the associated arrears and penalties) pursuant to Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 be cancelled.
2.  That if the YMCA is not successful in having the Province amend the Young Men’s Christian Association Tax Exemption Act to include the three newer facilities in Edmonton, Administration prepare a bylaw under Section 364(1) of the Municipal Government Act exempting the subject properties effective 2008 for Council’s consideration. / Community Svcs.

E.7. Office of the City Auditor 2006 Annual Report

That the May 7, 2007, Office of the City Auditor report 2007OCA007 be received for information. / City Auditor

E.10. Ed Tel Endowment Fund

That the Ed Tel Special Dividend Fund be first used for those one-time capital projects already approved in the current year’s budget but which cannot be fully funded, or any future one-time projects. / Corporate Svcs.

E.11. 2007 AUMA Resolutions - Proposed Addition

That the resolution in Attachment 1 of May 17, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CMI0006 be approved and submitted for consideration at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association 2007 annual convention. / City Manager

P. PRIVATE

P.1. City of Edmonton Youth Council Appointments

1.  That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the May 10, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA10 be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for the term June 1, 2007, to May 30, 2008.
2.  That Attachment 2 of the May 10, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA10 remain private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24, of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / City Manager

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1. Bylaw 14585 - Designation of the Strathcona Hotel, 10302 Whyte Avenue, as a Municipal Historic Resource

F.2. Bylaw 14572 - To revise Bylaw 14504, being a bylaw to close of a portion of Terrace Road/98 Avenue on Road Plans 6258KS and 2542NY, located east of 67 Street NW, Ottewell

F.4. Bylaw 14600 - Community Standards Bylaw

F.5. Bylaw 14603 - Amendments to the Waste Management Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 14585, 14572, 14600 and 14603 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 14585, 14572, 14600 and 14603 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 14585, 14572, 14600 and 14603 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 14585, 14572, 14600 and 14603 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

G. SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

G.1. Bylaw 14574 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement

Moved B. Anderson – M. Phair:

That Bylaw 14574 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – M. Phair:

That Bylaw 14574 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

E. REPORTS

E.8. Comprehensive Snow Removal Policy

Moved M. Nickel – M. Phair:

That item E.8. be dealt with now.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Moved M. Nickel – M. Phair:

That the May 15, 2007, Transportation Department report 2007TD4934 be referred to the June 12, 2007, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting for debate. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: June 12/07

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

E.1. Council Initiatives - Review of Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council’s Special Initiatives 2005-07

Moved J. Melnychuk – M. Phair:

1.  That initiatives 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 18 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be rolled into the renewed Corporate Business Plan.

2.  That initiatives 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20 and 21 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be folded into department, branch or unit business plans.

3.  That initiatives 10, 11 and 15 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) continue as initiatives with the Mayor’s Office in coordination with Administration as required.

4.  That this annual review (May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be the last review of Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council’s Special Initiatives 2005-07.

P. Tarnawsky, General Manager, Corporate Business Planning Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; D. Kreuzer, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and D. Wiltse, Corporate Business Planning Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell – J. Melnychuk:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; J.Batty, T.Cavanagh, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D.Thiele.

Absent: B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and P. Tarnawsky, General Manager, Corporate Business Planning Department, answered Council's questions.

Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

1.  That initiatives 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 18 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be rolled into the renewed Corporate Business Plan.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, L.Sloan, D.Thiele.

Opposed: M. Nickel, M. Phair.

Part 2 of Motion, put:

2.  That initiatives 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20 and 21 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be folded into department, branch or unit business plans.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D.Thiele.

Opposed: M. Nickel.

Part 3 of Motion, put:

3.  That initiatives 10, 11 and 15 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) continue as initiatives with the Mayor’s Office in coordination with Administration as required.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D.Thiele.

Opposed: M. Nickel.

Part 4 of Motion, put:

4.  That this annual review (May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be the last review of Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council’s Special Initiatives 2005-07.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan,
D.Thiele.

Summary of Council’s Decision on item E.1.:

1.  That initiatives 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 18 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be rolled into the renewed Corporate Business Plan.
2.  That initiatives 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20 and 21 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be folded into department, branch or unit business plans.
3.  That initiatives 10, 11 and 15 (as outlined in the May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) continue as initiatives with the Mayor’s Office in coordination with Administration as required.
4.  That this annual review (May 8, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP021) be the last review of Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council’s Special Initiatives 2005-07. / CBP

Council Initiatives – Funding and Implementation Process

Moved K. Leibovici – S. Mandel:

That the 2008 Budget reflect the funding and implementation process for the various Council initiatives / CBP
Due: Dec. 3/07

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Cavanagh,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan.

Opposed: D. Thiele.

E.2. 2007 AUMA Resolutions - Proposed by the City of Edmonton

Moved L. Sloan – K. Leibovici (Made at the May 8, 2007, City Council meeting):

That the resolutions in Attachment 1 of the April 20, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CMI003 be approved and submitted for consideration at the AUMA 2007 annual convention.

Amendment Moved T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

1.  That the resolution on Provincial Funding for Seniors Centres and Community Initiatives to Support Seniors to Age in Place, be amended by adding “designed to support aging in place” after “Services Seniors”.

2.  That the resolution on Assessment of Machinery and Equipment at Current Replacement Costs be deleted.

3.  That the resolution on Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Trust Fund Matching Funds, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the Comm-Report-CR-06, be added and submitted for consideration at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association 2007 annual convention.