CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 4

Tuesday, November 12, 1996

PRESENTB. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.
U.S. Watkiss, City Clerk.
D.H. Edey, Office of the 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.

A.2.OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Dr. Gordon J. Oaks, St. Paul's United Church, led the assembly in prayer.

A.3.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair - A. Bolstad

That the City Council Agenda for the November 12, 1996 meeting (No. 4) be adopted with the following additions:

D.2.a.City of Edmonton Debt Repayment Schedule (R. Noce).

J.02.Civic Agencies and Other Associations: Citizen-at-Large Appointments to Various Boards.

J.03.Civic Agencies and Other Associations: External Member Appointments to Various Boards.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

A.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

That the Minutes of the October 29, 1996 City Council Meeting (No. 3) be adopted.

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce - M. Phair

That the words “Deputy Mayor Phair left the meeting" be inserted after the welcome of the Consul General of Korea on page 50 of the minutes and that the words “Deputy Mayor Phair" be replaced with the words “Acting Mayor Noce" on page 51 of the minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, .
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR PHAIR, AS AMENDED, put:

That the Minutes of the October 29, 1996 City Council Meeting (No. 3), as amended, be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

B.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.01.Film Award for “Black Angels" to C. Wells (M. Phair).

On October 18, 1996 at the 5th Annual Moving Picture Festival of Dance on Film and Video in Toronto, the Cinedance Award of $10,000 was given to a local Edmonton Filmmaker and Choreographer, Cynthia Wells for “Black Angels", which will premier at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday, November 20, 1996.

Cynthia's award for best direction of a new Canadian dance film is for Black Angels - a work that began life here in Edmonton at the Aviation Heritage Museum Hangar at the Municipal Airport. Using local artists and the help of FAVA (the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta) Cynthia completed and submitted Black Angels as a 20 minute production to the Festival.

Council Members acknowledged Cynthia Wells.

B.02.November 11th Remembrance Day (M. Phair).

Councillor Phair referred to Remembrance Day, a commemoration of the veterans of the Great War, the Second World War and the Korean War. A brief silence was observed in memory of Canada's comrades.

EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Maitson - M. Phair

That items D.2.a., E.01., E.02., E.03., E.04., E.06., E.07., E.08., G.01. and J.01., be exempted for debate; and

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.05.1995 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for Business Revitalization Zones.

That the 1995 Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for the 124 Street & Area, Avenue of Nations, Downtown, Fort Road, Kingsway and Old Strathcona Business Revitalization Zones be received for information. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
BRZs

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.01.1996 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board
1996 Travel and Hosting Grants-In-Aid.

1.That $15,000 within Finance Department Program No. 404 Grants-In-Aid be reallocated to fund 1996 Travel and Hosting Grants-In-Aid.
2.That the source of funds within Program No. 404 be identified as follows:
Festival GIA$11,000
Multipurpose GIA$ 4,000
Total$15,000
3.That an additional $10,000 to fund 1996 Travel and Hosting Grants-In-Aid be approved. (Source of funds: 1996 City Council Contingency). / City Manager
Finance
Parks and Rec.
Studies & Bud.
PRCAB

J.OTHER REPORTS

J.02.CIVIC AGENCIES AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: Citizen-at-Large Appointments to Various Boards.

1.That the persons listed in Attachment 1 of the November 1, 1996
Office of the City Clerk report be appointed to the Boards indicated for the term January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997.
2.That Keith Anderson be appointed to the Capital Region Housing Corporation for a term ending December 31, 1997.
3.That Richard Maher be appointed to the Old Towne Market Corporation for a term ending December 31, 1997.
4.That the members of the Greater Edmonton Foundation be appointed for terms ending as follows:
Frances WoodDecember 31, 1997
Andrew Huntley December 31, 1998
David Derworiz; Mary Engleman
and Don WeidemanDecember 31, 1999 / City Manager
City Clerk
Capital Region Housing
Old Towne Market
Greater Edmonton Foundation

J.03.CIVIC AGENCIES AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS: External Member Appointments to Various Boards.

1.That Michael Savaryn be reappointed to the Names Advisory Committee as the Edmonton Catholic Schools representative for a term ending December 31, 1997.
2.That Joanna Pawlyshyh be appointed to the Community & Family Services Advisory Committee as the Capital Health Authority representative for a term ending December 31, 1997.
3.That Richard Harrison be appointed to the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board as the Edmonton Student Alliance representative for a term ending June 30, 1997. / City Manager
City Clerk
Names Advisory
Community & Family Services
Edmonton Transit System Adv. Board

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Potential Changes Resulting from the Establishment of the Edmonton Arts Council (W. Kinsella).

“Given the establishment of the Edmonton Arts Council and the potential to move granting responsibility to that Council from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board (PRCAB), I would like to get the following information from the Parks and Recreation Department:
1.What changes will occur to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board (PRCAB)?
2.What does the Department see as the changed role of PRCAB generally, and regarding grants specifically?
3.Does the department have operational concerns regarding the establishment of the Arts Council and the changes to PRCAB? / City Manager
Parks and Rec.
PRCAB
Due: Jan. 7, 1997
4.How should the issue of “funding equity" be addressed? Is this an urgent issue?
5.Can the Department identify any other issues that should be addressed as a result of the establishment of the Arts Council?
6.What process does the Department have in place with respect to consulting with the affected stakeholders prior to any changes being made to PRCAB?" / Cont'd.
City Manager
Parks and Rec.
PRCAB
Due: Jan. 7, 1997

D.1.b.Violation of the Second-Hand Store Bylaw (B. Mason).

“My inquiry is to Bylaw Services and the Police. I understand that the Police have, as a result of a wide ranging and successful “sting" operation brought charges against a number of pawn and second-hand stores for violation of the Second-Hand Stores Bylaw. Some of these are expected to proceed to trial in the new year. In the event of convictions, what procedures do Bylaw Services and the Police have in place to ensure that the proper sanctions provided for in the bylaw are applied, including cancellation of business licenses?
Secondly, has the 30 day holding period provided for in the bylaw proved effective in preventing the resale of stolen property? Do the Police recommend extending this period as some other cities do?" / City Manager
Finance
Police Service
Due: Jan. 7, 1997

D.1.c.Snow Clearing (B. Mason).

“Was the response to the large snowfall this weekend as slow as citizens said?
What was done in the area of the Coliseum and Edmonton Northlands (rodeo and football games) especially 118 Avenue?
What is the overall plan for snow clearing (e.g. on road storage, side streets and alleys)? Is the budget for snow clearing adequate in 1997?
I would like this report for the November 19, 1996 Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting." / City Manager
Transportation
UPW Committee
Due: Nov. 19, 1996

D.1.d.Concerns Related to Gambling in Edmonton (A. Bolstad).

“This inquiry has to do with gambling in Edmonton and the growing number of concerns I am hearing from Edmontonians. / City Manager
I would appreciate a response from the Police Service and/or Edmonton Police Commission about whether there appears to be any link between gambling and some of the crimes we see committed in Edmonton, in particular robberies.
I would also appreciate a response from Community and Family Services detailing any concerns it might have about the growing number of dollars gambled in the City.
Finally, if gambling is seen to be a growing problem, I would appreciate any suggestions either Department might make relative to any actions the City should be taking. This would include any appeals we might want to make to the Provincial Government." / Cont'd.
City Manager
Police Service
Comm. and Fam. Services
Due: Jan. 7, 1997

D.1.e.Payment of Taxes (T. Cavanagh).

“When taxes are not paid by June 30th, will the interest be reduced to compare with the bank rates?" / City Manager
Finance
Due: Jan. 7, 1997

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.City of Edmonton Debt Repayment Schedule (R. Noce).

That this item be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion. / City Manager
Exec Committee
Due: Nov 20, 1996

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.01.1997 Budget Review Process and Procedures.

MOVED B. Maitson - J. Taylor

1.a)That the recommended 1997 Budget be presented by the City Manager to City Council and the public at 11:00 a.m. at the Regular Council meeting on November 12, 1996.

b)That the Council rules be suspended at this meeting for this item only to allow for a presentation without a motion on the floor.

c)That no motions be made or debate occur with respect to the recommended 1997 Budget until the November 28, 1996 Special Council Meeting.

2.That City Council consider the recommended 1997 Operating Budget, the recommended 1997 Capital Budget, and any related items at a Special Council meeting scheduled for November 28, 1996 (to continue on November 29, December 11, 12 and 13, 1996, if required) commencing at 9:30 a.m.

3.That at the November 28, 1996 Special Council meeting Council rules apply except:

a)that after a motion on the 1997 Operating Budget and the 1997 Capital Budget that Councillors identify each Departmental budget on which they would like to ask questions; and

b)that each Councillor has five minutes to ask questions on each Departmental budget identified.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; H. Crone, Office of the City Manager; and D.H. Edey, Office of the City Clerk answered Council's questions.

Councillor Phair requested the permission of Council to speak for an additional five minutes.

MOVED A. Bolstad - B. Mason

That Councillor Phair be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MAITSON, put:

1.a)That the recommended 1997 Budget be presented by the City
Manager to City Council and the public at 11:00 a.m. at the
Regular Council meeting on November 12, 1996.
b)That the Council rules be suspended at this meeting for this item only to allow for a presentation without a motion on the floor. / City Manager
City Manager
Studies & Bud.
c)That no motions be made or debate occur with respect to the recommended 1997 Budget until the November 28, 1996 Special Council Meeting.
2.That City Council consider the recommended 1997 Operating Budget, the recommended 1997 Capital Budget, and any related items at a Special Council meeting scheduled for November 28, 1996 (to continue on November 29, December 11, 12 and 13, 1996, if required) commencing at 9:30 a.m.
3.That at the November 28, 1996 Special Council meeting Council rules apply except:
a)that after a motion on the 1997 Operating Budget and the 1997 Capital Budget that Councillors identify each Departmental budget on which they would like to ask questions.
b)that each Councillor has five minutes to ask questions on each Departmental budget identified. / Cont'd.
City Manager
Studies & Bud.
Due: Nov. 28, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

E.03.Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF) Business Plan 1995 - 2000 - 1996 Update.

MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson

That financing for the Greater Edmonton Foundation Lodge Replacement Capital Priorities Plan Project in 1997 and 1998, to a maximum of $560,000, be provided from unexpended funds within Capital Priorities Plan Projects 94-17-2401, 95-17-2401 and 96-17-2401 - Low-Income Housing Capital Assistance Program. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
Studies & Bud.
Greater Edmonton Foundation

B. Mohr, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:B. Mason.

E.04.Planning Process Round Table Steering Implementation Committee - Final Report - Decision Making Bodies - Projected Costs.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - B. Maitson

1.That the October 2, 1996 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.

2.That recommendations 1, 2, 3(i), 3(ii), 3(iii), 4(iv) and 5 not be implemented.

M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department; and D.H. Edey, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Members of Council requested that parts 1, 2 and recommendation 2 of part 2 be split for voting purposes.

MOTION ON PART 1 put:

1.That the October 2, 1996 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PART 2 put:

2.That recommendations 1, 3(i), 3(ii), 3(iii), 4(iv) and 5 not be implemented.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PART 2, Recommendation 2 put:

2.That recommendation 2 not be implemented.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL'S DECISION ON ITEM E.04.

1.That the October 2, 1996 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.
2.That recommendations 1, 2, 3(i), 3(ii), 3(iii), 4(iv) and 5 not be implemented. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.

E.02.Presentation of the 1997 Operating and Capital Budgets.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

MOVED R. Noce - B. Maitson

That the verbal presentation on the 1997 Operating and Capital Budgets be received as information. / City Manager
Studies & Bud.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

E.06.Single Member and Dual Member Electoral District Representation Systems.

MOVED A. Bolstad - R. Rosenberger

1.That a representation system for Edmonton based on a single-member ward system be established.

2.That the Returning Officer prepare ward boundary alternatives based on a single-member ward system, and report to City Council with these alternatives.

U.S. Watkiss, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

MOVED R. Noce - D. Mather

1.That this item be postponed until the November 26, 1996 Council meeting.

2.That the Office of the City Clerk provide ward boundary alternatives based on the single-member ward system and the dual-member ward system for the November 26, 1996 Council meeting.

3.That the Office of the City Clerk provide Council with its recommendation for alternatives for both the single and dual ward system based on the current design policy.

AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor - D. Mather

That the date “November 26, 1996" be replaced with the date “January 21, 1997".

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:L. Chahley, D. Mather, M. Phair, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce,
R. Rosenberger.

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

MOTION ON PART 1 put:

1.That this item be postponed until the November 26, 1996 Council meeting.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, B. Maitson,
B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, M. Phair, J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PART 2 put:

2.That the Office of the City Clerk provide meeting ward boundary alternatives based on the single-member ward system and the dual-member ward system for the November 26, 1996 Council.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley,
B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, B. Mason, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PART 3, put:

3.That the Office of the City Clerk provide Council with its recommendation for alternatives for both the single and dual ward system based on the current design policy.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:W. Kinsella, B. Mason.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL'S DECISION ON ITEM E.06.

1.That this item be postponed until the November 26, 1996 Council meeting.
2.That the Office of the City Clerk provide ward boundary alternatives based on the single-member ward system and the dual-member ward system for the November 26, 1996 Council meeting.
3.That the Office of the City Clerk provide Council with its recommendation for alternatives for both the single and dual ward system based on the current design policy. / City Manager
City Clerk
Due: Nov. 26, 1996

E.07.Ward Boundary Design Criteria.

MOVED R. Noce - W. Kinsella

That this item be postponed until the November 26, 1996 City Council meeting. / City Manager
City Clerk
Due: Nov 26, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,
D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at noon.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillors Bolstad and Cavanagh were absent.

B.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.03.Councillor B. Wilfert, Richmond Hill, Ontario (B. Mason).

On behalf of Council, Councillor Mason welcomed Councillor B. Wilfert, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Councillor Wilfert of Richmond Hill, Ontario made a presentation and was acknowledged by members of Council.