Agenda for City Council March 12, 2008 Meeting

City Council Agenda

March 12, 2008

9:30 a.m.

Council Chamber

Orders of the Day: /
9:30 a.m. / Call to Order
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. / Lunch
1:30 p.m. / E.12. / Capital Direction Setting – Verbal Report
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. Krushell

Acting Mayor: Councillor K. Leibovici

Opening Prayer

Rev. Dr. Eileen Conway

Rector, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Recommendation

That the March 12, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted.

Addenda require a Special Resolution.

Deletions require a unanimous vote.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Recommendation

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

·  February 27/28, 2008, Special City Council Public Hearing

·  February 27, 2008, City Council

·  February 25, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

·  February 25, 2008, City Council

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

E. REPORTS

E.1. 2007-2010 Council Initiatives - Terms of References and Work Plans

Administration Recommendation

1.  That the Terms of References for council initiatives involving new projects as provided in Attachments 1-8 of the February 21, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP011, be approved.
2.  That the Work Plans for council initiatives involving established projects with new dimensions as provided in Attachments 9-12 of the February 21, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP011, be approved.
3.  That the Work Plans for council initiatives involving established projects as provided in Attachments 13-30 of the February 21, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP011, be approved.

History

At the October 25, 2007 City Council meeting, the following motion was passed:

2. That Administration work with Councillors on their specific initiative areas to develop a terms of reference for each new initiative for approval by Council.

Summary

This report puts forward Terms of References and Work Plans for the 2007-2010 Council Initiatives.

Delegation: J. Tustian/D. Wiltse

E.2. Council Visioning Session on Planning Issues

Recommendation of Executive Committee

That a visioning session be held in June 2008 for City Council to discuss planning issues including green design with an initial presentation on best practices for design and development.

History

·  At the February 27, 2008, City Council meeting the February 20, 2008, Executive Committee report Comm-Report-CR-01a, was postponed to the March 12, 2008, City Council meeting.

·  At the February 20, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the January 30, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD010 was received for information.

Summary

This is an information report on Heritage buildings and “green” construction process.

Delegation: M. Garrett

E.3. GO Community Centre – Project Update

Recommendation of Community Services Committee

1.  That the planned change in location for the GO Community Centre to the University of Alberta South Campus site be approved.
2.  That the level of municipal investment in the project continue at 25% of project costs (up to $9 million) pending the validation of community access provisions consistent with the previous site (source of funds considered through the 2009 Budget process).
3.  That the City of Edmonton enter into a funding agreement with the GO Community Centre satisfactory in form and content to the City Manager.
4.  That the February 14, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSR011 be received for information.

History

At the March 3, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, the February 14, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSR011 was considered and the Committee heard from K. Flesher and D. Bodnarchuk, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, and the following motion was passed:

That Administration report back to Community Services Committee on:

1. What adjustments can be made with the Recreation Facility Master Plan as a result of the GO Community Centre Project.

2. Conditions and content of the final GO Community Centre Agreement.

Summary

The action recommended in this report supports the relocation of the GO Community Centre (GCC) to the University of Alberta (U of A) South Campus site and supports continuation of the municipal investment of 25% of project costs (up to $9 million).

Delegation: R. Smyth/R. Jevne

E.4. 2008 Tax Public Auction Resolution

Administration Recommendation

1. That the date for the 2008 Tax Public Auction be Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10 a.m., in Council Chamber, City Hall.
2. That the setting of the reserve bids be as follows:
for all properties, the reserve bids will be fair market value as determined by the City Assessor.
3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale (Attachment 1 of the February11, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDA006) be 10 percent deposit with the balance to be paid to the City by the closing date for the sale, which is 30 days after the Public Auction.

Summary

Each year a municipality must offer for sale, at public auction, any parcel of land shown on its Tax Arrears List if the tax arrears are not paid. This report describes the procedure that will be followed.

Delegation: R. Risling

E.5. 2008 Emerging Capital Priorities

Administration Recommendation

That the 2008 emerging capital priorities and recommended funding sources be approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 26, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP013.

Summary

This report recommends the approval of the 2008 emerging capital priorities that require adjustment prior to the 2008 Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment scheduled to be brought forward for approval in April.scheduled for April 16, 2008.

Delegation: A. B. Maurer/J. Tustian/W. D. Burn/R. Boutilier/
L. Cochrane/R. G. Klassen

E.6. Sole Source Contract – Prince of Wales Armoury Renovation – Request to Increase Contract Value for Structural and Architectural Repairs (Final Phase)

Recommendation of Transportation and Public Works Committee

That the sole source agreement for General Contractor Services for the structural and architectural repairs to the Prince of Wales Armoury for an amount of up to $2,310,000 (excluding GST), be approved, and that the agreement be acceptable in form to the City Manager.

History

At the March 4, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, the February 11, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2008PW8912 was considered.

Summary

As per the Delegation of Authority, the request to hire general contractors where the contract exceeds $250,000 must be approved by Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Delegation: W. D. Burn/C. Ward

E.7. Fort Edmonton Park Governance, Management and Operations

Recommendation of Community Services Committee

1.  That Administration commence incorporation of a Part 9 company to manage Fort Edmonton Park as described in the February 21, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSR010.
2.  That the draft Memorandum and Articles of Association be submitted to City Council for approval prior to final incorporation

History

At the March 3, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, the February 21, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSR010 was considered and the Committee heard from L. Kulak and M. Todd, Fort Edmonton Foundation; and D. Mol, CUPE Local 30 and CSU 52.

Summary

This report recommends creation of a new not- for- profit company, created by the City of Edmonton, to oversee the gGovernance, mManagement and Ooperations of Fort Edmonton Park.

Delegation: L. Cochrane, R/R. Smyth/R. Jevne

E.8. Organizational Performance – December 31, 2007

Administration Recommendation

1.  That $8.5 million be approved from the Financial Stabilization Reserve in 2008 to cover approved 2008 Budget Motions, 2007/2008 Council approved items and 2007 Council Contingency requests, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 12, 2008, Corporate Services/Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008COF014.
2.  That $1.9 million be approved from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to cover carry forward requests where commitments exist, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 12, 2008, Corporate Services/Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008COF014.
3.  That $7 million be approved from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to reduce 2008 taxes, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 12, 2008, Corporate Services/Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008COF014.
4.  That the remaining surplus, subject to finalization and audit, be allocated to the 2008 capital budget emerging issues.

Summary

This report provides a review of organizational performance for the City of Edmonton. Included are the preliminary financial results as at December 31, 2007, which remain subject to finalization and audit. Illustrative non-financial performance measures have been added which broaden the report in response to Council’s desire for more transparency and accountability in reporting.

Delegation: J. Tustian/R. Rosychuk/C. Engelking/D. Wiltse

E.9. Legislation Regarding Safe Use of Motorized Mobility Aids

Recommendation of Transportation and Public Works Committee

1.  That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation seeking an amendment to the Traffic Safety Act, to permit the use of Segways and similar vehicles within the Province of Alberta.
2.  That a copy of the letter be sent to Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, and the federal Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities.

History

At the March 4, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, the February 10, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD4673 was considered and the following motion was passed:

That the February 10, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD4673 be received for information.

Summary

This information report describes what is meant by the term mobility aid and summarizes provincial and municipal legislation that governs their use on highways pursuant to the provincial Traffic Safety Act and the City of Edmonton Traffic Bylaw 5590.

Delegation: R. Boutilier

E.10. January 28, 2008, City Council Public Hearing Minutes Correction

Administration Recommendation

1.  That the motion to approve the January 28, 2008, City Council Public Hearing minutes be rescinded.
2.  That the revised January 28, 2008, City Council Public Hearing minutes be approved as per Attachment 1 of the February 28, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CMC018.

Summary

This report outlines a process to correct an administrative error in the January 28, 2008, Public Hearing meeting minutes.

Delegation: D. H. Edey

E.11. Capital Funding for Noise Wall on the Whitemud/Quesnell Project

Report To Be Distributed When Available

E.12. Capital Direction Setting – Verbal Report

Time Specific: 1:30 p.m.

F. FIRST READING BYLAWS

F.1. Bylaw 14853 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Decorative Street Lighting Local Improvement

Purpose

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Decorative Street Lighting Local Improvement in the amount of $602,514.

Summary

·  Council has given proper notice of its intention to undertake and complete this project. The required approvals for the project have been obtained and the project is in compliance with all Acts and Regulations of the Province of Alberta.

·  Bylaw 14853 will be revised and resubmitted for second and third readings after the petition period expires.

Readings

Bylaw 14853 is ready for first reading only.

F.2. Bylaw 14879 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement in the Parkdale area

Purpose

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement in the Parkdale area in the amount of $2,851,940.

Summary

·  Council has given proper notice of its intention to undertake and complete this project. The required approvals for the project have been obtained and the project is in compliance with all Acts and Regulations of the Province of Alberta.

·  Bylaw 14879 will be revised and resubmitted for second and third readings after the petition period expires.

Readings

Bylaw 14879 is ready for first reading only.

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1. 104 Street Walking Street (S. Mandel)

Administration Recommendation

That the February 8, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP016 be received for information.

History

At the December 18, 2007, City Council meeting, Mayor S. Mandel made the following inquiry:

Most cities have walking streets. Currently, the City of Edmonton does not. I would like Administration to provide a report on:

1.  What would be entailed to create a walking street from Jasper Avenue to 104 Avenue on 104 Street?

2.  What notification would we have to give?

3.  Could you describe a consulting process that would be effective.

4.  Other information that might be necessary and relevant to converting it to a walking street.

Summary

This report is a response to an Administrative Inquiry regarding the possible conversion of 104 Street into a walking street.

Delegation: P. Arendt/P. Ohm

N. MOTIONS PENDING

N.1. Amendment to Zoning Bylaw (T. Caterina)

Councillor T. Caterina stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

1.  That Administration prepare a text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw adding a zoning overlay similar to the Whyte Avenue Overlay which would restrict the current size of bars and nightclubs in the Alberta Avenue Revitalization area to their current approved size. Further, that no new applications for a bar, nightclub, minor alcohol sales or major alcohol sales establishment be allowed unless the proposed property is rezoned to Direct Control.

2.  That this Bylaw be brought forward for Council’s consideration for first reading only and that a public hearing not be advertised or held until second reading, should first reading pass.

·  Notice of Motion Given: February 13, 2008

·  Laid Over: February 27, 2008

N.2. Burying of Overhead Cables (K. Leibovici)

Councillor K. Leibovici stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council she will move:

That $250,000 from the Mature Neighbourhood Program be directed to fund the burying of overhead cables on City property along McKenzie Drive in the Crestwood Neighbourhood and that Administration work with the neighbourhood property owners on burying the cables from the property line to their homes.