City Council Minutes

July 22, 2009

Present:
S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T. Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, L.Sloan, A. Sohi, *D.Thiele.
*Participated by telephone
Also In Attendance:
A. B. Maurer, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the 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. Leibovici and D. Thiele were absent.

Opening Prayer

Michael Voll, Associate Pastor, North Pointe Community Church, led the assembly in prayer.

Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty – D. Iveson:

That the July 22, 2009, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

E.12. River Valley Alliance – New Governance Model

E.13. River Valley Alliance – Member Resolution

E.14. Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund

E.15. Residential Infill Guidelines – Sections G and H

E.16. Amendment to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

E.17. 2010 Federal Budget – Verbal Report

P.5. Assessment Review Board Recruitment Update

Replacement Pages:

E.12. River Valley Alliance – New Governance Model

Attachment 2, Page 9, of the July 10, 2009, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2009PW1882

F.1. Bylaw 15142 – Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw

Attachment 2 – Pages 18, 19 and 23

Attachment 3 – Pages 33 and 34

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Moved L. Sloan – R. Hayter:

  1. That the minutes of the following meetings be adopted:

·  June 23/29, 2009, City Council Public Hearing

·  July 6, 2009, City Council Public Hearing

·  July 7, 2009, City Council

  1. That page 17 of the July 8, 2009, City Council meeting minutes be adopted as corrected to reflect Councillor
    R. Hayter in opposition to the amendment on item E.10.

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

A.4. Protocol Items

Shaw Conference Centre Green Initiatives for ICLEI (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Iveson was pleased to acknowledge the work of the Shaw Conference Centre in supporting the ICLEI goal of “minimizing the negative environmental and social impacts” of the ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability World Congress held in Edmonton recently. This was accomplished through implementation of Shaw’s “Simple Steps” program to put environmental considerations into every aspect of an event.

M. Fitzpatrick, Y. Thompson, and C. Higuchi of Shaw Conference Centre were recognized for their efforts in this regard.

Judo Kata Achievements (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel was pleased to recognize the achievements of Edmontonians Kelly Palmer and Gord Okamura, who are ranked as the top all-round Judo Kata team in Canada. Due to their impressive performance at the Canadian Championships,
Mr. Palmer and Mr. Okamura have been selected to represent Canada at the World Championships in Malta this fall.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

City Council selected the following items for debate: D.1., E.1., E.4., E.5., E.6., E.7., E.9., E.10., E.11., E.12., E.13., E.16., E.17., N.1., N.2., P.1., P.2., P.3. and P.4.

Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:

E. REPORTS

E.2. Reallocation of funds from Emergency Medical Services to Fire Rescue - Additional Information

That the June 22, 2009, Finance and Treasury Department report 2009FTF053, be received for information. / Finance & Treas.

E.3. Tree Horticulture Renewal Information - Base Reductions

That the June 30, 2009, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2009PW0707 be received for information. / AMPW

E.8. Acquisition of Land - Heritage Valley

1.  That the purchase of 79.56 acres of development land legally described as Plan 1711MC, Lots C & D, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 30, 2009, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2009PW3257, for $14,320,000, be approved.
2.  That an increase of $10,740,000 to Capital Profile #09-16-2022, with funding from Land Enterprise to facilitate this purchase, be approved. / AMPW
Finance & Treas.

E.14. Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund

1.  That Policy C533 and the Procedure for the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2009, Planning and Development Department report 2009PGM003, be approved.
2.  That an interest bearing Industrial Servicing Fund Reserve Account be established.
3.  That Administration prepare a Borrowing Bylaw to allow for a maximum borrowing capacity of $20 million for the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund. / Planning Dev.

E.15. Residential Infill Guidelines - Sections G and H

That the Residential Infill Policy and City Procedures C551, be amended by appending the revised Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of the June 23, 2009, Planning and Development Department report 2009PPP025, to Sections G and H, respectively. / Planning & Dev.

P. PRIVATE

P.5. Assessment Review Board Recruitment Update

1.  That the appointment of the individual outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 15, 2009, Executive Committee report CR-02 be rescinded.
2.  That the July 15, 2009, Executive Committee report CR-02 remain private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / Corporate Svcs.

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Moved J. Batty – L. Sloan:

That Council hear from the following:

F.1. Bylaw 15142 – Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw

F. Mitchell

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, R.Hayter,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan.

Opposed: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, A. Sohi.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved J. Batty – L. Sloan:

That the following items be made time specific:

2nd Item E.12. River Valley Alliance – New
of Business Governance Model

3rd Item E.9. Revised Roadmap for
of Business Cornerstones Plan Implementation
2006 to 2010

1st Item E.7. Long Term Development Plan for at 3:45 p.m. the Edmonton Convention Market

2nd Item E.4. EPCOR Water Services Inc.
at 3:45 p.m. Performance Based Rates –
2008 Progress Report

1st Item P.2. Regional Initiatives – Update on the
at 1:30 p.m. Province’s Response to the Capital
Region Growth Plan

2nd Item P.3. Downtown Update
at 1:30 p.m.

3rd Item P.4. Purchase Strategy for Priority
at 1:30 p.m Tableland Natural Areas

7 p.m. N.2. Independent Audit of Creation of
Capital Power Corporation (L. Sloan)

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

B.3. Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

F. BYLAWS

F.3. Bylaw 15233 - To amend Bylaw 14232, Asset Management and Public Works, Waste Management Branch Projects

F.4. Bylaw 15249 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Equipment Storage and Maintenance Building

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15233 and 15249 be read a first time. / Finance & Treas.

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.

Opposed: L. Sloan.

Absent: D. Thiele.

F.10. Bylaw 15213 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, acquire, and finance Waste Management Branch Projects, Infrastructure and Equipment

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 15213 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.

Opposed: L. Sloan.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 15213 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.

Opposed: L. Sloan.

Absent: D. Thiele.

F.2. Bylaw 15241 - Election Bylaw Amendment No. 3

F.5. Bylaw 15245 - To amend Bylaw 14421, Sanitary Drainage Project, Flood Prevention

F.6. Bylaw 15244 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 25 years

F.7. Bylaw 15243 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Land Drainage Projects – 25 Years

F.8. Bylaw 15238 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire, implement and finance Transportation Project, LRT Signal System

F.9. Bylaw 15237 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Transportation Projects, Park and Ride Facilities

F.12. Bylaw 15250 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving – Commercial, Existing Gravel Local Improvement

F.13. Bylaw 15251 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvement

Moved B. Anderson E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15241, 15250 and 15251 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15241, 15245, 15244, 15243, 15238, 15237, 15250 and 15251 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15241, 15250 and 15251 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Iveson:

That Bylaws 15241, 15245, 15244, 15243, 15238, 15237, 15250 and 15251 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Absent: D. Thiele.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

C.1. Light Pollution Concerns (K. Leibovici/D. Iveson/L. Sloan)

That Administration provide information on best practices options and a strategy to mitigate light pollution.
Can Administration provide a response, at Transportation and Public Works Committee, to the following:
1.  The proportion of light from light sources on public property versus private property.
2.  New technology and industry standards for lighting and associated energy consumption.
3.  How Administration can address tradeoffs involving concerns of light pollution versus national standards (TAC and other), safety and security.
4.  Are there locations in the City (Coronation Park or other) where there are opportunities to create areas that protect “dark skies?”
5.  Does Edmonton’s new street lighting manual provide for the use of new energy efficient technology?
6.  Report back on initiatives with communities such as Meadowlark and Lendrum.
7.  Report back on what other initiatives the City is engaged in to replace old technology with new, energy-efficient technology. / Transportation
Due: Sep. 22/09
TPW Committee

D. STATUS OF REPORTS

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

D.1. Remediation of Private and City-owned Brownfield Sites

Moved K. Leibovici – E. Gibbons:

That the revised due date of September 8, 2009, for theTransportation and Public Works Committee meeting, be approved. / AMPW
Due: Sep. 8/09
TPW Committee

Carried

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

Opposed: R. Hayter, L. Sloan.

Absent: D. Thiele.

E. REPORTS

E.1. Citizen Panel Final Report

J. Bradford Green, Deputy City Manager’s Office; M. Adria and
T. Fallowfield, 2009 Citizen Panel; M. Debrinski, Finance and Treasury Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell – J. Batty:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

M. Adria and T. Fallowfield, 2009 Citizen Panel; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and J. Bradford Green, Deputy City Manager’s Office, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson – B. Henderson:

1.  That Council accepts the recommendations of the 2009 Citizens Panel and commits to bear them in mind throughout the 2010 budgeting and planning processes.
2.  That Council acknowledge the learning and deliberations of the 2009 Citizen Panel with letters of appreciation from the Mayor to each panellist. / Finance & Treas.
Deputy City Manager
E.1. cont.
Mayor

Carried

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

Absent: D. Thiele.

E.12. River Valley Alliance - New Governance Model

Moved J. Batty – R. Hayter:

1.  That the amended Articles of Association for the River Valley Alliance be approved.
2.  That the City’s elected representatives to the River Valley Alliance bring forward a recommendation to the River Valley Alliance Board to set up a Committee to develop principles and policies that would guide the allocation of future funding made available to the Board.
3.  That the Committee that deals with the allocation of future funding has senior level Administration representation from the member municipalities with the number and specific staff to be determined.
4.  That the principles and policies be developed and considered for ratification at a River Valley Alliance meeting in 2010. / AMPW

A. Jarman, Corporate Services Department (Law); S. Rolingher, Chair, River Valley Alliance; T. Cleveley, Corporate Services Department; and L. Rosen, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

Carried

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

Opposed: L. Sloan.

Absent: T. Caterina, D. Thiele.