CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 10

Tuesday, January 9, 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:
R. Picherack, City Manager.
U.S. Watkiss, 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

Father James Holland, OMI, Sacred Heart, CHURCH OF THE FIRST PEOPLES, led the assembly in prayer.

A.3.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair - T. Cavanagh

That the City Council Agenda No. 10 for the January 9, 1996 meeting be adopted and that the following be added to the agenda:

E.02.Office of the Auditor General: Special Investigation - Emergency Response - Fire/Rescue - Final Report - Additional Pages 000038A through 000038D.

E.03.Report on Election Statements from the 1995 General Municipal Election and 1995 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements.

G.02.Edmonton Power 1996 Pricing Changes.

J.03.Appointment of New Board Members to the Downtown Business Association Board of Directors.

J.04.Appointment of New Board Members to the Old Strathcona Business Association Board of Directors.

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.

J.OTHER REPORTS

J.02.Appeal of Refusal to Issue Taxi Driver’s License to Keith Ajas.

MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson

That the December 29, 1995 Tax Cab Commission report be postponed to the January 23, 1996 Council meeting to be dealt with at 11:00 a.m.. / City Manager
City Clerk
Taxi Cab Commission
Due: Jan. 23, 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.

A.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair - A. Bolstad

That the Minutes of the December 12, 14 and 18, 1995 City Council Meetings (No. 7, 8 and 9), 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.Acknowledgement of the Spirit of Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
(W. Kinsella).

On behalf of Council and the citizens of Edmonton, Councillor Kinsella thanked the residents of Candy Cane Lane and the Parkview and Crestwood Community Leagues for their contribution to the Spirit of Christmas in the City of Edmonton. Each year the residents of 148th Street work hard to share the joy of Christmas with Edmontonians. There are many hours of set up, personal expense and inconvenience generously given by them. An estimated 200,000 vehicles pass through Candy Cane Lane and many Edmonton families have established traditions around their drive or walk along these streets. Donations to the Edmonton Food Bank weighed in at 43,000 pounds, an increase of 2,200 pounds from the previous year.

Council acknowledged Lori and Dave Birchill and Pam Bell, who were in attendance as well as all of the participating citizens for exemplifying the true sharing spirit of Christmas.

EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED B. Maitson - J. Taylor

That Items E.02., E.03., G.01. and G.02. be exempted for debate: and

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Economic Development Initiatives (M. Phair).

That the January 2, 1996 Office of the City Manager report be received as information. / City Manager
EDE

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Public Administration Jobs (A. Bolstad).

That the revised due date of February 6, 1996 be approved. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 6, 1996

D.3.b.Bylaw No. 10670 - To License and Regulate the Use of Limousines Within the Limits of the City of Edmonton.

That the revised due date of March 5, 1996 be approved. / City Manager
Finance
Taxi Cab Comm.
Due: Mar. 5, 1996

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.01.Letter Dated October 16, 1995 from Robert and Bernadette Nauss, 15183 - 19 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5Y 2R7 re: Tax Roll Account #3819661.

That Council, under authority of Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, rebate a portion of the 1995 taxes in the amount of $716.10 to Robert and Bernadette Nauss, 15183 - 19 Street, Edmonton, Tax Roll Account #3819661. / City Manager
Finance

J.OTHER REPORTS

J.01.Appeal from Information Access Board: J. Cheema.

That Council not hear J. Cheema. / City Manager
City Clerk

J.03.Appointment of New Board Members to the Downtown Business Association Board of Directors.

1.That Sharon Budnarchuk, Christine Righetti-Rector, Ian MacLeod, Craig Henderson, Al Rosen and Ray Segat be re-appointed as Directors to the Board of the Downtown Business Association for the term ending January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
2.That Patrick Devaney, Mark Johnson, Bonnie Kerr and Paul Teolis be appointed as Directors to the Board of the Downtown Business Association for the term January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
City Clerk
Downtown Business Association

J.04.Appointment of New Board Members to the Old Strathcona Business Association Board of Directors.

1.That Todd McDonald, Gayle Martin, Tim Nolt, Terry Botterill and Dan Gnenz be re-appointed as Directors to the Board of the Old Strathcona Business Association for the term January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
2.That Kevin Montgomery, Lorn B. Stanners, Dennis Irving, Dennis Zawalsky and Leo Gannon be appointed as Directors to the Board of the Old Strathcona Business Association for the term January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. / City Manager
Planning & Dev.
City Clerk
Old Strathcona Business Association

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.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Internships Within Civic Departments for University of Alberta Students
(J. Taylor).

“I would appreciate receiving information regarding providing internships within Civic Departments for University of Alberta students. The idea is to provide real work experiences for students while benefitting the City by exposing our Departments to new and fresh ideas from the University of Alberta and giving future graduates an idea of the requirements and possibilities of employment with the City and other like employers. / City Manager
Personnel
Due: Mar. 19, 1996

D.1.b.City Policy on Speed Limit Signage in School and Playground Zones
(D. Mather).

“What is our Policy regarding speed limit signage in school zones and playground zones in the City?
Background:
There was a time when speed limits were posted. It has been brought to my attention by some residents of my Ward that there are no signs and they want to know why. I would appreciate some history.” / City Manager
Transportation
Due: Mar. 19, 1996

D.1.c.Transfer of the City’s Water Utility to Edmonton Power (B. Mason).

“I understand that the City Administration and Edmonton Power have been working on a project to transfer the City’s water utility to Edmonton Power. My questions are as follows:
1)Why has the City Administration and Edmonton Power proceeded with this project without obtaining Council’s permission?
2)What are the reasons for this project?
3)What is the history of this project?
4)Have the Administration and Edmonton Power conducted a valuation of water? Who did this? What are the results of their work?
5)What external work has been contracted by Edmonton Power and/or the City? At what cost?
6)When are the results expected to be reported to Council?” / City Manager
Public Works
Power
Due: Mar. 19, 1996

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.02.Office of the Auditor General: Special Investigation - Emergency Response - Fire/Rescue - Final Report.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - L. Chahley

1.That the Auditor General’s special investigation report entitled “Emergency Response - Fire/Rescue” be received as information.

2.That the City Manager implement the action plan that is proposed in response to the Auditor General’s six recommendations contained in the December 19, 1995 Office of the Auditor General report.

A. Bolduc, Auditor General; F.K. Sherburne, Fire Chief, Emergency Response Department; and
K. Lucas, Office of the Auditor General, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - A. Bolstad

That the Auditor General’s Final Report on the Special Investigation - Emergency Response - Fire/Rescue be referred to the Community Services Committee.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, D. Mather.

OPPOSED:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

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

MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

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

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, D. Mather, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED:L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR CAVANAGH put:

1.That the Auditor General’s special investigation report entitled “Emergency Response - Fire/Rescue” be received as information. / City Manager
Auditor General
2.That the City Manager implement the action plan that is proposed in response to the Auditor General’s six recommendations contained in the December 19, 1995 Office of the Auditor General report. / Cont’d.
City Manager
Auditor General

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:D. Mather.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

Councillor Noce stated that he had a pecuniary interest with respect to item G.02. in that his law firm may be involved in this matter. He would, therefore, not take part in the deliberations or vote on this item. Councillor Noce left the meeting and did not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item.

G.02.Edmonton Power 1996 Pricing Changes.

MOVED B. Maitson - A. Bolstad

That Item G.02. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:W. Kinsella, R. Noce.

D.R. Foy, President and CEO, Edmonton Power Corporation, gave a brief overview. D.J. Pelletier, General Manager, Edmonton Power Corporation, made a presentation.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - B. Maitson

That the execution by the Mayor for, on behalf of and in the name of the city as sole shareholder of Edmonton Power Corporation of the following resolution in wirting be approved:

RESOLUTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER

OF EDMONTON POWER CORPORATION

That effective February 1, 1996, and until varied or amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement Relating to Subsidiary Corporations dated September 27, 1995 between the City and Edmonton Power Corporation, the rates, changes, tolls, fares and rents applicable to electric light and power and other forms of energy from time to time supplied by Edmonton Power Inc. to persons with the boundaries of the City of Edmonton shall be as in Enclosure “A” to this Resolution.

D.R. Foy, D.J. Pelletier and S. Freitag, Edmonton Power Authority, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That Enclosure ”A” be amended by deleting Rider No. 6 - Economic Development Rider from the Resolution and that Rider No. 6 - Economic Development Rider be referred to the Utilities and Public Works Committee.

D.R. Foy, Edmonton Power Authority; and R. Picherack, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair.

OPPOSED:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Maitson, D. Mather, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor.

ABSENT:R. Noce.

MOTION OF COUNCILLOR CAVANAGH put:

That the execution by the Mayor for, on behalf of and in the name of the city as sole shareholder of Edmonton Power Corporation of the following resolution in wirting be approved:
RESOLUTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER
OF EDMONTON POWER CORPORATION
That effective February 1, 1996, and until varied or amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement Relating to Subsidiary Corporations dated September 27, 1995 between the City and Edmonton Power Corporation, the rates, changes, tolls, fares and rents applicable to electric light and power and other forms of energy from time to time supplied by Edmonton Power Inc. to persons with the boundaries of the City of Edmonton shall be as in Enclosure “A” to this Resolution. / City Manager
Law
Power

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:R. Noce.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.O3.Report on Election Statements from the 1995 General Municipal Election and 1995 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements.

MOVED M. Phair - B. Maitson

That the January 4, 1996 Office of the City Clerk report be approved and the 1995 Election Statements be made available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That parts 2 and 3 be added, as follows:

2.That the Administration report back to the February 6, 1996 Council meeting on the results of its attempt to:

a)obtain the outstanding election disclosure statements and;

b) determine why late or missing statements were not filed on time.

3.That the City Clerk review the operation of the City’s Election Disclosure Bylaw and report back with any suggested changes.

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

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

MOTION ON PART 2a) put:

2.That the Administration report back to the February 6, 1996 Council meeting on the results of its attempt to:

a)obtain the outstanding election disclosure statements and;

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 ON PART 2b) put:

2.That the Administration report back to the February 6, 1996 Council meeting on the results of its attempt to:

b) determine why late or missing statements were not filed on time.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, D. Mather,
M. Phair, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.

MOTION ON PART 3 put:

3.That the City Clerk review the operation of the City’s Election Disclosure Bylaw and report back with any suggested changes.

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 CAVANAGH AS AMENDED put:

1.That the January 4, 1996 Office of the City Clerk report be approved and the 1995 Election Statements be made available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk.
2.That the Administration report back to the February 6, 1996 Council meeting on the results of its attempt to obtain the outstanding election disclosure statements; and
3.That the City Clerk review the operation of the City’s Election Disclosure Bylaw and report back with any suggested changes. / City Manager
City Clerk
Due: Feb. 6, 1996

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION
AS AMENDED: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.

MOVED L. Chahley - R. Noce

That Council recess.

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.

Council recessed at 11:50 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillors B. Mason, W. Kinsella and R. Rosenberger were absent.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

G.01.Reducing Amount of Discarded Waste by Fifty Percent.

MOVED B. Maitson - R. Noce

That semi-annual reporting of reductions in municipal waste generation be discontinued. / City Manager
Public Works

W. Burn, Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillors Kinsella and Rosenberger entered the meeting.

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, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Mason.

L.BYLAWS

L.3.a.Bylaw No. 11142 - To Amend Bylaw No. 6894, being the City of Edmonton Speed Bylaw (The New 153 Avenue Speed Limit Increase and Location Description Change).

PURPOSE

To allow for the proper posting of speed limits consistent with the design standards of the roadway specified or on roadways which have had operational concerns identified in relation to the existing speed limit.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - J. Taylor

That Bylaw No. 11142 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

L.3.b.Bylaw No. 11164 - A Bylaw Respecting the Duties of the Sinking Fund Trustees of The City of Edmonton.

PURPOSE

To discontinue the Sinking Fund Trustee Board and to transfer all trustees, assets and responsibility to the Ed Tel Endowment Fund Investment Committee.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - J. Taylor

That Bylaw No. 11164 be read a third time. / Distribution List

R. Ardiel, General Manager, Finance Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

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

M.MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.01.Sale and Restriction of City-Owned Properties (A. Bolstad).

MOVED A. Bolstad - No Seconder

That the administration be directed to develop one or more strategies which would:

a)accelerate the sale of city-owned properties, and

b)restrict the acquisition of new properties.

NO SECONDER

M.02.Special Council Retreat (B. Smith).

Mayor Smith withdrew his motion on notice.

M.03.Auditor General Audit of 1996 Budget Information Provided to Council
(B. Mason).

Councillor Mason requested that his motion on notice be laid over until the January 23, 1996 Council meeting.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

N.01.Regulatory Process to Allow Parties Affected by Edmonton Power to Address Council (B. Mason).

Councillor Mason stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move:

That the City Administration and Edmonton Power prepare a proposed regulatory process for Council which allows affected parties the opportunity to address Council.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

MAYOROFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK