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City Council

Meeting Minutes

April 24, 2001

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, April 24, 2001

PRESENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,
M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, 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 B. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend C. Roulson, City Chaplain, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce

That the City Council Agenda for the April 24, 2001 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following items:

H.1.b.In-Private Report – Alberta Capital Regional Governance Review, Final Report.

L.1. b.Bylaw 12585 – The Waterworks Bylaw – EPCOR 2000 Annual Report.

L.1.i.Bylaw 12588 – 2001 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw and the revised Schedule “A”.

CARRIED

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

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That the Minutes of the April 2, 2001 Public Hearing Council meeting, the April 9, 2001 City Council meeting and April 10, 2001 Public Hearing Council meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

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

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a.Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award (L. Langley).

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Councillor L. Langley, on behalf of City Council, commended the two Ward 5 residents, who will be presented with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in Ottawa on April 25, 2001.

This Award recognizes a life-long series of volunteering efforts by Gwen and Norman Legaarden.

B.1.b.Canadian Award for Financial Reporting – 1999 Annual Financial Report (B. Smith).

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Mayor B. Smith stated that for the seventh year in a row, the City of Edmonton Finance Branch has received the “Canadian Award for Financial Reporting”, which was presented by the Government of Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

On behalf of the Corporate Services Department (Finance), R. Garvey, General Manager, E. Leugner, Director of Corporate Accounting and Reporting and D. Anderson, Coordinator of Capital and Operating Funds, accepted the Award.

Members of Council warmly acknowledged the representatives from the Corporate Services Department.

B.1.c.January 27, 2001 Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) 2001 Showcase Awards: Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant – Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility and Mill Creek On-Line Oil Removal Facility (B. Smith).

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Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council and the citizens of Edmonton, recognized the achievements of the Drainage Services Branch, Asset Management and Public Works Department, and its support teams.

The City of Edmonton’s Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility and the Mill Creek On-Line Oil Removal Facility were recognized at the Consulting Engineers of Alberta 2001 Showcase Awards in Calgary on January 27, 2001. Gold Bar received two ‘Awards of Excellence’ in the Environmental and Technology Innovation categories and an ‘Award of Merit’ in the Infrastructure category. The Mill Creek project received an ‘Award of Merit’ in the Environmental category.

W.D. Burn, General Manager, and K. Sawatzky, Asset Management and Public Works Department, assisted in the unveiling of the award and were warmly acknowledged by Members of Council.

B.1.d.Congratulations to the New City Auditor, David Wiun (B. Smith).

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Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, congratulated David Wiun on his appointment as the City Auditor.

B.1.e.Welcome to the Grades 5, 6 and 7 Students from the Alberta School for the Deaf (B. Smith).

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Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grades 5, 6 and 7 students from the Alberta School for the Deaf and their teachers, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Warwick, Mr. Gagnon and their interpreter, Mrs. La France.

B.1.f.Remembering Nina Timperley (T. Cavanagh).

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Councillor T. Cavanagh advised that Nina Timperley passed away last week. She had been instrumental with the continuation, growth and celebration of Heritage Days and of the Canada Day Celebrations in Edmonton.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Noce

That items E.1.a., E.1.c., G.1.a., G.1.b. and in-private items E.1.d. and H.1.b. be exempted for debate; and

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b.Letter Dated March 19, 2001 to City Clerk Re: Request to Rebate Bailiff Costs from GusAhmad. 

That the request to rebate bailiff costs of $165.86 be denied. / Planning & Dev.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.2001 Multipurpose Community Investment Grant
Recommendations. 

That the 2001 Multipurpose Community Investment Grant allocations in the amount of $40,900 as recommended in Attachment 1 (of the March 23, 2001 Community Services Department report) be approved. / Community Svcs.

F.1.b.2001 Edmonton Police Service Budget Adjustment – Contract Settlement for the Edmonton Police Association. 

  1. That the total 2001 tax levy of the Edmonton Police Service be increased by $5,602,000 from $110,942,000 to $116,544,000.
  2. That $5,602,000 be transferred from Corporate Expenditures Program, Financial Strategies.
/ Edmonton Police
Corporate Svcs.

F.1.c.Edmonton Arts Council - 2001 Arts Operating Community Investment Program. 

That the 2001 Arts Operating Community Investment Grant recommendations as outlined in the April 10, 2001 Edmonton Arts Council report be approved. / Arts Council

F.1.d.Civic Agencies – Appointment to the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board.

That the individual (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2001 Community Services Committee report) be appointed to the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2001. / Corporate Svcs.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c.Transportation and Streets Department - 2001 Capital Budget Adjustment. 

That the Transportation and Streets Department Capital Budget be increased by $3,438,000. / Transportation & Streets
  1. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a.Safer Cities Initiatives Advisory Committee – Appointment of New Members.

That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2001 Community Services Department be appointed to the Safer Cities Initiatives Advisory Committee for a term ending on December 31, 2001. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Litter Along the Roadways and in Public Areas (B. Smith).

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“A number of citizens and visitors have recently written me, expressing concern about litter along roadways and public areas. Bylaw 7608, The Littering Bylaw, prohibits littering “on any public place” and establishes a fine of $260.00. I would like to inquire about the level of enforcement and the effectiveness of this bylaw.
  1. Is signage used in Edmonton to discourage littering and is the fine posted for the offence? What is the Administration’s strategy in this regard?
  2. How is the Littering Bylaw enforced? Has the level of enforcement changed in recent years?
  3. How many fines were issued in 1999, 2000 and 2001 (YTD)?
  4. Is littering a growing problem in Edmonton? Has the Administration defined standards of “tidiness” for road rights-of-ways and other public areas? What are these standards? Are standards being met?”
/ Planning & Dev.
Due: June 26, 2001
D.1.a. cont’d.
Planning & Dev.
Due: June 26, 2001

D.1.b.Status of the Edmonton Queen (B. Smith).

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“I would like the Administration to produce a brief report summarizing the status of the Edmonton Queen.
  1. Does the owner intend to operate the riverboat on the North Saskatchewan River in 2001?
  2. Are there any financial, legal or regulatory constraints preventing its operation at this time?”
/ Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
Due: June 26, 2001

D.1.c.FCM 2nd Report on Quality of Life Indicators for Major Cities in Canada (M. Phair).

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“In early April, FCM released its 2nd Report on Quality of Life Indicators for major cities in Canada.
I would like a report from the Administration on the main findings on this report and how Edmonton faired overall.” / Community Svcs.
Due: June 26, 2001

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.City of Edmonton 2000 Financial Statements. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – L. Langley

That the March 28, 2001 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

R. Garvey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

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

Items E.1.c. and L.1.i. were dealt with together.

E.1.c.Tax Rate for Non-Collection of Alberta School Foundation Fund Requisition. 

  1. BYLAWS

L.1.i.Bylaw 12588 – 2001 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw.

MOVED W. Kinsella – D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12588 be dealt with now.

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:D. Thiele.

MOVED W. Kinsella – D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12588 be read a first time.

P. Boutin, City Assessor; and D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department (Communications), made a joint presentation and answered Council’s questions. A copy of the presentation was distributed to all Members of Council and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

CARRIED

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

MOVED W. Kinsella – D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12588 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

MOVED W. Kinsella – D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12588 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

MOVED W. Kinsella – D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12588 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

MOVED M. Phair - W. Kinsella

That the Administration prepare a mill rate for the non-collection of the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) and school board requisition to raise $1,724,000 from the non-residential assessment class and $1,688,000 from the residential and farmland classes for the 2001 taxation year. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

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

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a.Expropriation of Land at 207th Street – Whitemud Freeway, from Alldritt Development Limited. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – L. Langley

That the Administration be authorized to take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriation of an interest in fee simple of all that portion of Meridian 4, Range 25, Township 52, Section 19, all that portion of the northwest quarter being part of the surrendered portion of the Stony Plain Indian Reserve No. 135, as shown on Plan 1329EU, which lies east of the most westerly 330 feet; containing 56.77 hectares (140.16 acres) more or less; excepting thereout all mines and minerals, that portion being expropriated contains 2.54 hectares and is shown outlined on the plan attached hereto as Attachment 3, all standing in the name of Alldritt Development Limited in the Province of Alberta as the registered owner in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title Number 912 021 439, together with all rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land of all persons, including the registered interests as detailed in Attachment 1 (of the March 19, 2001 Asset Management and Public Works Department report). / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
G.1.a. Cont’d.
Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

P. Sande, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor W. Kinsella presided.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: B. Smith.

G.1.b.Whitemud Drive West Extension (Anthony Henday Drive – 231 Street) – Concept Planning Study. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Taylor

That the Whitemud Drive (Anthony Henday Drive and 231Street) Concept Planning Study (Attachment 1 of the March 30, 2001 Transportation and Streets Department report) be approved. / Transportation & Streets

R. Millican, General Manager; and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting.

Deputy Mayor W. Kinsella vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, R. Noce, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:M. Phair.

ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 12557 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess Asphalt Lane Paving, Existing Gravel, Local Improvement (2001 Construction). 

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Lane Paving, Existing Gravel, Local Improvement (2001 Construction) in the amount of $128,003.00.

L.1.c.Bylaw 12559 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 12283, Water Main Construction, Sanitary Sewer Lateral Construction, and Storm Sewer Lateral Construction and Related Work Local Improvements on 110 Street, to the North Property Line of 104 Avenue. 

PURPOSE

To decrease the borrowing authority by $3,642.12 from $290,000.00 to $286,357.88, and at the same time, decrease the annual amount by $1,949.39 from $24,885.09 to $22,935.70. This amendment to the Water Main Construction, Sanitary Sewer Lateral Construction, and Storm Sewer Lateral Construction and Related Work Local Improvements is required to enable the City to recover the actual rather than the estimated cost of the local improvement.

L.1.d.Bylaw 12560 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 11852, Sanitary Sewers, Services and a Pump Station as a Local Improvement .

PURPOSE

To increase the annual amount by $1,275.31 from $107,813.57 to $109,088.88. This amendment to Sanitary Sewers, Services and Pump Station as a Local Improvement is required to enable the City to recover the actual rather than the estimated cost of the local improvement.

L.1.e.Bylaw 12563 - The City of Edmonton Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 50. 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend 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.

L.1.g.Bylaw 12565 - The Elections Bylaw. 

PURPOSE

To establish rules to follow in conducting Municipal Elections.

L.1.h.Bylaw 12575 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of Edmonton to Impose a Special Tax for the Erection, Removal, Operation, and Maintenance of the Downtown Christmas Lighting Decorations, and the Repair, and Maintenance of the Lane Lighting. 

PURPOSE

To impose a special tax for the erection, removal, operation, and maintenance of the Downtown Christmas Lighting Decorations, and for the repair, and maintenance of the Lane Lighting.

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That Bylaw 12557 be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: TBD

and

That Bylaws 12559, 12560, 12563, 12565 and 12575 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

L.2.b.Bylaw 12546 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess the Street Paving Local Improvement (2001 Construction) in the area of 70th Avenue and 18th Street. 

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess the Street Paving Local Improvement (2001 Construction) 70th Avenue and 18th Street in the amount of $476,793.00.

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That Bylaws 12559, 12560, 12563, 12565,12575 and 12546 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That Bylaws 12559, 12560, 12563, 12565 and 12575 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That Bylaws 12559, 12560, 12563, 12565,12575 and 12546 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

L.1.b.Bylaw 12585 – The Waterworks Bylaw.

PURPOSE

To approve the water rates for the period July 1, 2001 to March 31, 2003, the Terms and Conditions of Water Services for the period of July 1, 2001 to March 31, 2007, and the incentive regulation plan for EPCOR Water Services Inc. for the period January 1, 2002 to March 31, 2007.

MOVED W. Kinsella – T. Cavanagh

That Bylaw 12585 be read a first time. / L.1.b. Cont’d.
EPCOR
Due: June 14, 2001

A. Davies, EPCOR, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: L. Langley.

MOVED W. Kinsella – T. Cavanagh

  1. That a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the Waterworks Bylaw be held on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chamber in accordance with the EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw, Bylaw 12294.
  2. That following first reading, Bylaw 12585 be referred to the City Administration for a report as to the reasonableness of the Waterworks Bylaw and a summary of written submissions by interested parties.
  3. That EPCOR be instructed to carryout the necessary advertisement of the public hearing, in accordance with the EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair

That a part 4 be added, as follows:

4.That EPCOR report back to the June 14, 2001 City Council meeting on
one or more financial strategies to encourage water conservation among
multi-family and commercial customers.

CARRIED

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

MOTION ON ITEM L.1.b. AS AMENDED put:

  1. That a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the Waterworks Bylaw be held on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chamber in accordance with the EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw, Bylaw 12294.
  1. That following first reading, Bylaw 12585 be referred to the City Administration for a report as to the reasonableness of the Waterworks Bylaw and a summary of written submissions by interested parties.
  2. That EPCOR be instructed to carryout the necessary advertisement of the public hearing, in accordance with the EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw.
  3. That EPCOR report back to the June 14, 2001 City Council meeting on one or more financial strategies to encourage water conservation among multi-family and commercial customers.
/ EPCOR
Due: June 14, 2001
L.1.b. Cont’d.
EPCOR
Due: June 14, 2001

CARRIED