City Council Minutes

January 30, 2008

Present:
S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T. Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, A. Sohi.
Absent:
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 9:35 a.m.

Councillors K. Krushell, L. Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

Opening Prayer

Pastor Phil Marshall, Executive Director, LuvEdmonton, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved R. Hayter – J. Batty:

That the January 30, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  1. Additions:

E.10.Utilities Consumer Advocate Governance Board - Invitation to Participate as a Nominator

E.11.Surplus School Land and Buildings – Final Report

P.3.City Manager’s 2008 PCP/Priorities – Private

  1. That Orders of the Day be changed as follows:

3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Recess

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Councillor K. Krushell entered the meeting.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

Moved J. Batty – R. Hayter:

That thefollowing meeting minutes be adopted:

  • January 16, 2008, City Council
  • January 14, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

A.4.Protocol Items

Edmonton Police Service – CALEA Award (K. Leibovici)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor K. Leibovici congratulated the Edmonton Police Service for recently receiving accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

The accreditation standards were developed by law enforcement practitioners and cover a wide range of law enforcement topics. The accreditation is internationally recognized and Edmonton Police Service has successfully achieved accreditation each time they have applied – since 1988.

Certificates were presented to Chief Mike Boyd and Staff Sergeant Mark Houle.

Raising the Roof, Toque Tuesday (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel recognized the national Raising the Roof,Toque Tuesday campaign and encouraged Members of Council and citizens to join him in making a minimum donation of $10 to purchase a toque. The campaign raises awareness and funds to help the homeless. This year’s fundraising goal is$35,000 for Edmonton.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel read out and presented the City Proclamation to Susan McGee, Executive Director, Edmonton Housing Trust Fund and Edmonton Joint Planning Committee.

Mobile Equipment Services and Fires Rescue Services – ISO 14001 Registration (S. Mandel)

The City of Edmonton is an environmental leader on many fronts and continues to be one of the most environmentally responsible municipalities in the world. One of our greatest accomplishments has been the implementation of a corporate ISO 14001 Environmental Management System andachieving ISO 14001 registration in December 2007.

By passing a registration test, the Branches proved that they demonstrated compliance to all requirements. More importantly, it demonstrated an effective management foundation for preventing pollution, complying with environmental regulations and delivering continual environmental improvement.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel presented certificates to Steve Rapanos, Mike Mellross, Irv Roth, Lindsey McCrank and Devon Card.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

The following items were selected for debate: E.2., E.3., E.5., E.7., E.8., E.9., E.11., P.1. and P.3.

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

D.STATUSOF REPORTS

D.1.The Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund (Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of Industrial Land)

That the revised due date of February 13, 2008, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 13/08

D.2.Trolley Operations – Service Levels, Environmental

That the revised due date of June 18, 2008, be approved. / Transportation
Due: June 18/08

E.REPORTS

E.1.Proclamation of Annual Civic Holiday

That pursuant to section 56(1) of the Municipal Government Act, the first Monday of August of each year be declared the annual civic holiday. / City Manager

E.4.Environmental Screening Review and Public Utility Use of Environmental Reserve - Pylypow Wetland Regional Stormwater Management Facility

  1. That the use of a portion of environmental reserve for the Pylypow Regional Stormwater Management/
    Constructed Facility be authorized.
  2. That the Environmental Screening report for the Pylypow Regional Stormwater Management and Constructed Wetland Facility, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 16, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2008PW0585, be approved.
/ AMPW

E.6.Board Assignments - Assessment Review Board

That the Board Assignments to the Assessment Review Boards for 2008 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 22, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA04 be approved. / City Manager

E.10.Utilities Consumer Advocate Governance Board - Invitation to Participate as a Nominator

  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to Minister Lloyd Snelgrove, to accept the role of the City of Edmonton nominating a citizen to the Utilities Consumer Advocate Governance Board.
  2. That the City’s nominee on the Utilities and Consumer Advocate Governance Board be recruited in accordance to the process outlined in Civic Agencies Appointments Policy C475A, as well as the appointment reporting section of Civic Agencies Reporting Policy C476B.
/ Mayor
City Manager

P.PRIVATE

P.2.Appointment of Externally Nominated Representatives – To Various Civic Agencies

1.That the appointment of externally nominated representatives to various Civic Agencies, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 3, 2008 Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA03, be approved for the term January 1 to December31, 2008.
2.That Attachment 2 of the January 3, 2008 Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA03 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.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.3.Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.4.Bylaw 14844 - Edmonton Design Committee – Mandate Expansion Area

Moved B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That Bylaw 14844 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That Bylaw 14844 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That Bylaw 14844 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That Bylaw 14844 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

E.REPORTS

Belgravia Rezoning Application – Edmonton Design Committee

Councillor D. Iveson requested the permission of City Council to make a Motion Without Notice regarding the potential Belgravia Apartments rezoning application being referred to the Edmonton Design Committee for review.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Councillor D. Iveson be permitted to make a Motion Without Notice regarding the potential Belgravia Apartments rezoning application being referred to the Edmonton Design Committee for review.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved D. Iveson – B. Anderson:

That if and when the Belgravia Apartments rezoning application is received by the Planning and Development Department, that it be submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review and recommendations to Council.

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

Reconsidered

(page 8)

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson,K. Krushell, A. Sohi.

Opposed:T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Northeast LRT Rezoning Applications – Edmonton Design Committee

Councillor E. Gibbons requested the permission of City Council to make a Motion Without Notice regarding rezoning applications along the northeast LRT line and the proposed extension being submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review.

Moved T. Caterina – K. Leibovici:

That CouncillorE. Gibbons be permitted to make a Motion Without Notice regarding regarding rezoning applications along the northeast LRT line and the proposed extension being submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved E. Gibbons – T. Caterina:

That all development and rezoning applications along the north east LRT line and the proposed extension be submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review and recommendations to Council and/or Administration.

M. Garrett and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Withdrawn

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor E. Gibbons withdrew the above motion.

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

Belgravia Rezoning Application – Edmonton Design Committee

(continued from page 7)

Moved B. Anderson – D. Iveson:

That the following motion be reconsidered:

Moved D. Iveson – B. Anderson:

That if and when the Belgravia Apartments rezoning application is received by the Planning and Development Department, that it be submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review and recommendations to Council.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T. Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: J. Batty, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Moved D. Iveson – B. Anderson:

That if and when the Belgravia Apartments rezoning application is received by the Planning and Development Department, that it be submitted to the Edmonton Design Committee for review and recommendations to Council.

Withdrawn

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor D. Iveson withdrew the above motion.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

Moved B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That the followingitems be dealt with now:

F.1. Bylaw 14834 – Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 17

F.2. Bylaw 14835 – Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment No. 2

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent:E. Gibbons, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

F.1.Bylaw 14834 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 17

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); L. Lubin, Vice-Chair, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission; and M. Garrett, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell – K. Leibovici:

That the January 3, 2008, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission/Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD012 be referred to Community Services Committee for discussion. / Taxi Cab Commission
Planning & Dev.
CS Committee
Due: Feb. 4/08

L. Lubin, Vice-Chair, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson,K. Krushell, K. Leibovici.

Opposed:T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

F.2.Bylaw 14835 - Vehicle for HireBylaw Amendment No. 2

Moved K. Krushell – K. Leibovici:

That the January 3, 2008, Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission/Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD013 be referred to Community Services Committee for discussion. / Taxi Cab Commission
Planning & Dev.
CS Committee
Due: Feb. 4/08

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

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Opposed:E. Gibbons.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

C.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

C.1.Use of School Gymnasiums (A. Sohi/D. Thiele)

A number of concerns have been received by our offices regarding the booking of school gymnasiums/facilities.
What is the procedure by which groups, organizations or individuals book gym space or other school facilities?
1.How is space allocated?
2.What are the costs associated with operations (space, utilities, maintenance, supervision, etc.)? Do the costs vary in relation to the size and type of gym or space?
3.What percentage of the cost is subsidized by the City of Edmonton and the School Board?
4.Are there restrictions on who may access space or what activity is allowed?
5.Are some facilities not made available? If so, why are they exempt?
The report should return to the Community Services Committee. / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: Apr. 7/08

E.REPORTS

E.2.Expansion of Light Rail Transit

Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Hayter presided.

Moved S. Mandel – J. Batty (Made at the December 2007 City Council Budget meeting):

That the following funding formula be adopted which blends together the use of taxes, allocation of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative money and further negotiations with the Province. This approach will hopefully raise $2,000,000,000 through capitalization. The following is the formula:

  1. That taxes for 2008 be increased by 1% and the proceeds directed toward LRT expansion.

b.That motions requiring a further 1% increase be brought forward in each of the next four years (2009-2013) and the proceeds from this increase be directed toward LRT. In turn, the $35,000,000 annual tax revenue could be levered to invest in LRT construction.

c.That a further $30,000,000 per year for ten years from Municipal Sustainability Initiative dollars be allocated toward LRT expansion and levered to allow immediate commencement of LRT expansion.

d.That the Province be approached to make up any funding shortfall.

Withdrawn

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

With the unanimous consent of Council, Mayor S. Mandel withdrew the above motion.

Deputy Mayor R. Hayter vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

E.3.Land Valuation- City Centre Airport and City-owned Brownfield Sites

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

Moved B. Anderson – B. Henderson:

That item E.3. be discussed in private with the other private items at the end of the agenda (pursuant to sections 16, 21 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

(E.3. continued on page 19)

E.5.Social Enterprise Fund - Appointment of a Council Member and Proxy Holder, and Approval of City Policy C473D

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

Moved K. Leibovici – E. Gibbons:

That the January 21, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CACA01 be referred back to Administration to bring forward amendments to the Articles of Association to reflect two City of Edmonton appointments to the Board of Directors by the City Manager of the City of Edmonton, rather than the City Manager, or his designate, and one member of Edmonton City Council. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.
Due: To be
determined

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

E.7.South and Northeast LRT Extensions

B. Stephenson and W. Mandryk, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

1.That the routes for both the South and Northeast LRT extensions as shown in Attachment 1 and 2 of the December 17, 2007, Transportation Department report 2008TD2948 be approved, and that all development and land use planning be based on these routes.
2.That right-of-way acquisition commence.
3.That all concept plans and necessary Transportation System Bylaw amendments be brought forward in spring 2008 for final approval.
4.That the existing consultant assignment agreement with Delcan be extended by up to $1,250,000 to undertake the planning of Northeast LRT beyond Transportation and Utilities Corridor into Northeast Edmonton and for the potential South LRT beyond Heritage Valley to the Edmonton International Airport. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: June 24/08
Corporate Svcs.
CBP

W. Mandryk, Transportation Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

E.8.North LRT Extension: Downtown to NAIT - Project Requirements

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

1.That Administration continue discussion and negotiation with stakeholders on the North LRT Extension and that a report return to Transportation and Public Works Committee on June 24, 2008.
2.That Administration work with Qualico to minimize the cost of integrating the LRT tunnel structure into the foundation of the proposed EPCOR tower building on the Station Lands site.
3.That Administration continue to identify property requirements and commence property acquisition on an opportunity basis.
4.That Administration enter into negotiations with Qualico to prepare an agreement for Qualico to construct the LRT tunnel below the proposed EPCOR tower building and 101 Street, to be approved by the Transportation and Public Works Committee. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: June 24/08
E.8. cont.
TPW Committee
Due: June 24/08

W. Mandryk, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Council recessed at 12:02 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

Councillors L. Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

LRT Expansion from Downtown to Mill Woods

Moved A. Sohi –B. Anderson:

That Administration prepare a report for Transportation and Public Works Committee in June 2008 on how to expedite LRT expansion from downtown to Mill Woods. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: June 24/08

B. Stephenson and M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Absent: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Hayter presided.

Provincial Assistance in Facilitating LRT Expansion