CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

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

ABSENT:K.Krushell, 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 9:31 a.m.

Councillors K.Krushell and D. Thiele were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Rabbi DavidKunin, Beth Shalom Synagogue, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – J.Melnychuk:

That the April 19, 2005, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

1.ADDITIONS:

E.1.e.Amendment to Policy C217 – Reserves and Operating Equity Accounts Policy

E.1.f.Intervenor Status in 2005 Equalized Assessment Appeal of the City of Calgary

I.1.a.City of Edmonton 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements

I.1.b.Deloitte & Touche LLP – December 31, 2004, Year End Report to Audit Committee – IN PRIVATE

2. That the following in-private item be dealt with at 4:30 p.m.:

I.1.b.Deloitte & Touche LLP – December 31, 2004, Year End Report to Audit Committee

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That theApril 5, 2005, City Council meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships (R.Hayter)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor R.Hayter announced that Edmonton has been awarded the 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships. The Championships are second only to the Olympics for their prestige and popularity.

This is further evidence of Edmonton’s outstanding reputation for attracting and hosting international sporting events.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

Council exempted the following items for debate: E.1.a., E.1.b., E.1.d., E.1.e., F.1.b., G.1.a., G.1.c., H.1.a., H.1.d., and in-private items H.1.b., H.1.c. and I.1.b.

MOVED J. Batty – M.Phair:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Voter Identification and Ballot Privacy

That the revised due date of June 21, 2005, be approved. / City Manager
Due: June 21, 2005

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.c.Notice of Intention to Designate the Balfour Manor located at 10139 – 116 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource 

  1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDP059) to the owner of the property occupied by the Balfour Manor located at 10139 – 116 Street in accordance with Section 26 of the Historical Resources Act.
  1. That the General Manager of the Planning and Development Department be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the Balfour Manor.
  2. That funding of $125,000 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.
/ City Manager
Planning & Dev.
E.1.c. cont.

E.1.f.Intervenor Status in 2005 Equalized Assessment Appeal of the City of Calgary 

That the City of Edmonton intervene and make representations before the Municipal Government Board with respect to the 2005 equalized assessment appeal filed by the City of Calgary. / Planning & Dev.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.Community Services Advisory Board: Recommendations for 2005 Community Investment Operating Grant Awards 

That the 2005 Community Investment Operating Grant Awards as recommended in the March 30, 2005, Community Services Advisory Board report 2005CAAB05 in the amount of $1,439,200 be approved. / Community Svcs.
Advisory Board

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b.West Meadowlark Community Traffic Management Plan 

1.That the West Meadowlark Community Traffic Management Plan, as per the concept shown on Attachment 1 of the March 7, 2005, Transportation and Streets Department report 2005TS7782, be approved for permanent implementation.
2.That the 93 Avenue - 165 Street curb extensions be shifted from the north to the south side of the intersection. / Transportation & Streets

I.OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

I.1.a.City of Edmonton 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements 

MOVED :

That the April 4, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COF035 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M.Phair – J.Melnychuk:

That the following items be made time specific:

First ItemL.1.c.Bylaw 13971 – To Designate the MargaretMartin

Residence as a Historical Resource

Second Item H.1.a.Tourism “Destination Marketing Fee”

3:45 p.m.I.1.b.Deloitte & Touche LLP – December 31, 2004,

Year End Report to Audit Committee - IN PRIVATE

Mayor S.Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J.Melnychuk presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED S. Mandel–M. Nickel

That the following be added:

Third ItemH.1.d. Edmonton Arts Council Three-year Plan

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

Deputy Mayor J.Melnychuk vacated the Chair and Mayor S.Mandel presided.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, put:

That the following items be made time specific:

First Item L.1.c.Bylaw 13971 – To Designate the MargaretMartin

Residence as a Historical Resource

Second Item H.1.a.Tourism “Destination Marketing Fee”

Third ItemH.1.d. Edmonton Arts Council Three-year Plan

3:45 p.m.I.1.b.Deloitte & Touche LLP – December 31, 2004,

Year End Report to Audit Committee - IN PRIVATE

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

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

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13973 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance and Assess a Median Break Local Improvement (2005) 

L.1.d.Bylaw 13901- To Designate the HughDuncan Residence at 8520 – 104 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource

L.1.e.Bylaw 13918 - To Establish the Edmonton Inglewood Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton Inglewood Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 2 

L.1.f.Bylaw 13919 - To Establish the Edmonton Beverly Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the BeverlyBusiness Association Amendment No. 1. 

L.1.g.Bylaw 13920 - To Establish the Northwest Industrial Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Northwest Industrial Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 1 

L.1.h.Bylaw 13921 - To Establish the Edmonton 97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton 97 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 1 

L.1.i.Bylaw 13922 - To Establish the Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 3. 

L.1.j.Bylaw 13923 - To Establish the Edmonton Kingsway Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton Kingsway Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 3. 

L.1.k.Bylaw 13914 - To Establish The Edmonton Downtown Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Downtown Business Association Of Edmonton Amendment No. 7 

L.1.l.Bylaw 13915 - To Establish the Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 2 

L.1.m.Bylaw 13916 - To Establish the Edmonton Fort Road Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the Edmonton Fort Road and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 3 

L.1.n.Bylaw 13917 - To Establish the Edmonton 124 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone, and Incorporate the Edmonton 124 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zone Association Amendment No. 4 

L.1.o.Bylaw 13601 - Edmonton Historical Board Bylaw 

L.2.a.Bylaw 13958 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance and Assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements (2005) 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 13973 be read a first time. / Distribution List

That Bylaws 13901, 13918, 13919, 13920, 13921, 13922, 13923, 13914, 13915, 13916, 13917 and 13601 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13901, 13918, 13919, 13920, 13921, 13922, 13923, 13914, 13915, 13916, 13917, 13601 and 13958 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws13901, 13918, 13919, 13920, 13921, 13922, 13923, 13914, 13915, 13916, 13917 and 13601 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13901, 13918, 13919, 13920, 13921, 13922, 13923, 13914, 13915, 13916, 13917, 13601 and 13958 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

L.2.b.Bylaw 13959 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance and Assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements (2005) 

MOVED B.Anderson – M.Phair:

That the amendments as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 21, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COF025, be approved.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M.Phair:

That Bylaw 13959, as amended, be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M.Phair:

That Bylaw 13959, as amended be read a third time.
Amendment
As outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 21, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COF025. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

L.1.c.Bylaw 13971- To Designate TheMargaretMartin Residence at
8324 – 106 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource 

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13971 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13971 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13971 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13971 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a.Tourism "Destination Marketing Fee"

MOVED T.Cavanagh – J. Batty:

That the April 6, 2005, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation report 2005EEDC01 be received for information. / EEDC

A.Scott,President and Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. J. Devaney, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b.CenturyPark – Area Community League Membership Option 

MOVED M.Phair – J.Melnychuk:

That item F.1.b. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT:K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E.Gibbons (Made at the January 26/27, 2005, City Council Public Hearing meeting):

That Administration contact the applicant in order to discuss the possibility of making area community league membership mandatory for condominium owners in CenturyPark, or a financial contribution to the five area community leagues

With the unanimous consent of all Members of Council, Councillor B. Anderson withdrew the above motion made at the January 26/27, 2005, City Council Public Hearing meeting:

WITHDRAWN

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.b.Welcome to Students from St.TheresaSchool (S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel welcomed Grade 6 students from
St.TheresaSchool and their teacher Mrs.Coates.

Mayor S.Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J.Melnychuk presided. Mayor
S.Mandel left the meeting.

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.1.d.Edmonton Arts Council – Three Year Plan 

MOVED R.Hayter – M. Nickel:

That the April 7, 2005, Edmonton Arts Council Report 2005EAC02 be received for information.

J. Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That the following part 2 be added:

2.That the Arts Council review the implication of the closure of the GrantMacEwanCommunity College dance program on the dance sector in the city of Edmonton, and that a report return to Community Services Committee.

J. Mahon, Executive Director, Edmonton Arts Council, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

OPPOSED:K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOTIONON ITEM H.1.d., AS AMENDED, put:

  1. That the April 7, 2005, Edmonton Arts Council Report 2005EAC02 be received for information
  2. That the Arts Council review the implication of the closure of the GrantMacEwanCommunity College dance program on the dance sector in the city of Edmonton, and that a report return to Community Services Committee
/ EAC
CS Committee
Due: June 13, 2005

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Building Edmonton’s Next Century – Investment Plan Opportunities – Implications from the Federal and Provincial Budgets 

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c.23 Avenue Costs and Alternative Options 

MOVED M.Phair – M. Nickel:

That items E.1.a. and G.1.c. be dealt with together now.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell. D. Thiele.

MOVED M.Phair – M. Nickel:

E.1.a.Building Edmonton’s Next Century – Investment Plan Opportunities – Implications from the Federal and Provincial Budgets 

South Light Rail Transit (SLRT):

  1. That the SLRT project Health Sciences to Heritage (CenturyPark) be approved. (Source of funding – Debt supported by Federal Gas Tax, pending confirmation of program criteria).
  1. That Administration prepare a report for Transportation and Public Works Committee identifying the method of project delivery including timelines, total project scope, costing and cash flows for the SLRT project, as well as any further issues arising from the program criteria.

23 Avenue-Gateway Boulevard Interchange:

  1. That the 23 Avenue-Gateway Boulevard Interchange project (xx-66-1580) be approved at an estimated cost of $107M (2004$). (Source of funding – Provincial Infrastructure funding).

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT):

  1. That the north BRT (Downtown to NAIT) (project 05-66-1765) be approved for design at an estimated cost of $500,000 (Source of funding – Provincial Infrastructure funding).
  2. That Administration prepare a report for Transportation and Public Works Committee identifying the method of project delivery, including timelines, cash flows, and resources to implement the remainder of the BRT system, which is:
  • Downtown to Northgate Transit Centre
  • South Campus LRT Station to LewisEstate Transit Centre
  • Downtown to Mill Woods Transit Centre
  • Transit garage and fleet.

Neighbourhood Roadway and Drainage Infrastructure Renewal Program:

  1. That Administration return to Transportation and Public Works Committee seeking direction on the scope of work; e.g. the inclusion of roads, sidewalks, street lighting, storm and sanitary drainage, and other infrastructure such as alleys and parks.
  2. That Administration report to Transportation and Public Works Committee on a sustainable method of financing neighbourhood infrastructure, beyond the end of the Provincial Infrastructure program.

Candidate Infrastructure Project List:

  1. That Administration report to the May 31, 2005, City Council meeting to outline proposed priorities for the balance of available Provincial Infrastructure funds projects identified on February 16, 2005, or through Councillors’ lists, including acceleration of existing funded projects.

Impact on Operating Budgets and Capacity Requirements:

  1. That the discussion on “capacity requirements” (both immediate and long-term) as presented in April 7, 2005, Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

G.1.c.23 Avenue Costs and Alternative Options 

That the March 31, 2005, Transportation and Streets Department report 2005TS3097 be received for information.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

MOVED J. Batty – K.Leibovici:

That items E.1.a and G.1.c. be postponed to 11 a.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

(continued on page 17)

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.d.2005 WardBoundary Review 

MOVED J. Batty – M.Phair:

That item E.1.d. be dealt with now, followed by item G.1.a.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

MOVED M.Phair–K.Leibovici:

That an extension of time for the Ward Boundary Review required by section 3.02(a) of City Policy C469, from September 2005 to February 2006, to allow the Returning Officer to use 2005 civic census data for the review, be approved. / City Manager
Due: Feb. 2006

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.

Changes to the WardSystem

MOVED M. Nickel – M.Phair:

That with the Ward Boundary Review report, Administration provide the following alternative ward systems:
  • 7 wards(two Councillors per ward)
  • 12 wards (one Councillor per ward)
  • 14 wards (one Councillor per ward)
/ City Manager
Due: Feb. 2006

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

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; R.Hayter, K.Krushell, D. Thiele.