______

City Council

Meeting Minutes1 of 28

July 5, 2006, ak

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

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

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

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

Deputy Mayor M. Nickel called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Mayor S.Mandel and Councillor K.Krushell were absent.

Mayor S.Mandelentered the meeting. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor
S.Mandel presided.

OPENING PRAYER

Rev. ColeenLynch, Women’s Reintegration Chaplain, Correctional Services of Canada, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – D. Thiele:

That the July 5, 2006, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

a.ADDITIONS:

E.1.d.Capital Budget Adjustment (Replacement Addendum)

E.1.e.Allocation of Capital Contingency

E.1.i.Change to July 11, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting

G.1.f.Budget Adjustment to Advance 23 Avenue Design – Build into 2007

G.1.g.ArtGallery of Alberta Project – City Contribution

b.REPLACEMENT PAGES:

June 20/21, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes

Pages 9 and 32.

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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T.Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

  • June 12, 2006, City Council Public Hearing
  • June 19, 2006, City Council
  • June 20/21, 2006, City Council

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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Civic Union Conferences(D. Thiele)

Edmonton Fire Fighters Union (EFFU) Local 209 recently hosted the 2006 International Association of Fire Fighters Western Canadian Conference. Forty-eight delegates of locals with at least 100 members were in Edmonton to exchange bargaining updates and to discuss other important issues of the day in the Fire Service.EFFU would like to recognize Fire Rescue Services,Chief Wolsey,Mayor Mandel and City Manager Al Maurer for their support and participation in the 2006 Western Canadian Conference.

The Amalgamated Transit Union Conference was held in Edmonton from June 22 to 26, 2006. Delegates that attended the conference were from Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta, and from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. There were about 130 delegates and guests.

On behalf of City Council, CouncillorD.Thiele acknowledged the contributions of our civic unions to Edmonton on a national and North American scale.

A.4.b.Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase(K.Leibovici)

The City of Edmonton is a proud partner with Climate Change Central as one of the twenty participating municipalities in the Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase.

On June 29, funding of $350,000 from the Green Municipal Fund to support projects showcasing solar energy in municipal buildings across Alberta was announced.

The Green Municipal Fund supports partnerships with the public and private sector to inspire everyone to attain higher standards of air, water and soil quality and to improve climate protection. The City of Edmonton has been a long time supporter and leader of environmental initiatives.

On behalf of City Council, Councillor K.LeibovicipresentedMr.BillBurn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, and Mayor Mandelwith a partnership certificate from FCM.

A.4.c.Welcome to Chengdu Delegation (S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel welcomed the following delegation from Chengdu, China:

  • Mr.HaoKangli, President of Chengdu Foreign Cultural Exchange Association, and Head of the Delegation
  • Ms.YanXiaoqun, Director of Chengdu Radio and Television
  • Mr. Chen Lin, Vice-Director, Chengdu Journal Group
  • Ms.XiongYan, Director of Communications, Chengdu Foreign Culture Exchange Association
  • Mr.HuangQiang, Member, Chengdu Foreign Culture Exchange Association
  • Mr. Qi Yong, Project Manager, Chengdu Journal Group Economic Committee
  • DickWong, Director, China Initiatives

A.4.d.Councillor RonHayter Inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame(S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandelcongratulated Councillor RonHayter on his induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. CouncillorHayter was inducted for his commitment to baseball across Canada, in bringing numerous events to this country and for ensuring that baseball remains a big part of lives of Edmontonians and Canadians.

A.4.e.Order of Merit of the Police Forces(S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandelcongratulated Inspector Daniel B. Jones and Inspector John C. Ratcliff, Edmonton Police Service, upon receiving the prestigious Order of Merit of the Police Forces.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel presented Inspectors Jones and Ratcliff with City of Edmonton Recognition Certificates.

A.4.f.Appointment of President of the Canadian Library Association
(S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel congratulated Ms.LindaCook on her recent appointment as President of the Canadian Library Association. Mayor Mandel thanked Ms.Cook for her ongoing commitment and leadership of the Edmonton Public Library.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

City Council exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., D.3.a., E.1.b., E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.f., E.1.h., F.1.a., F.1.b., G.1.c., G.1.d., G.1.f., and in-private items F.1.c.and G.1.a.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.b.Multi-pad Arena Facilities – Arena Capital Development Strategy

That the revised due date of November 28, 2006, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: Nov. 28, 2006

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Appointment of a New Board Member to the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 2006 Board of Directors 

That DianeKereluk be appointed as a Director of the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association for the term ending December 31, 2006. / Planning & Dev.

E.1.c.Canada-Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program Revised Recommended Projects List for Application 

That the following two additional projects for the Canada-Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CAMRIF), totalling $16.5 million including a municipal contribution of $5.5 million, be added to the submission approved at the June 20/21, 2006, City Council meeting:
  1. Pylypow Wetland
  2. Three new Transit Centres
/ CBP
Corporate Svcs.

E.1.g.Expropriation of Property Located at 12819 Fort Road (Springview Investments Ltd.) 

That Administration commence expropriation proceedings and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act to expropriate the property legally described as Plan 2552S, Block 8, Lots 9; 10 and 11; 15 and 16. / Corporate Svcs.

E.1.i.Change to July 11, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting 

That the July 11, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting be rescheduled to July 10, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber, and that the meeting continue on July 11, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in River Valley Room. / City Manager

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b.Greater Edmonton Foundation Business Plan 2006-2010: Strategic Priority #2 

That Strategic Priority 2 (Improve Infrastructure) of the Greater Edmonton Foundation’s Business Plan 2006-2010 be approved. / AMPW

G.1.e.Strathearn Community Traffic Management Plan 

1.That removal of the Strathearn Community Traffic Management Plan trial measures, as shown in Attachment 1 of the June5, 2006, Transportation Department report 2006TD7096, be approved.
2.That Administration work with the Strathearn community and developers to prepare a plan for 95 Avenue to:
  1. mitigate transportation impacts associated with the proposed redevelopment of the StrathearnHeights property; and
  2. accommodate all transportation modes using the roadway,
and that this plan be brought forward to City Council as part of the Administration report on the proposed Strathearn development. / Transportation
Due: To be Determined

G.1.g.Art Gallery of Alberta – City Contribution 

  1. That Asset Management and Public Works Department Capital Project 03-75-4696, Art Gallery Infrastructure Upgrade for $6 million and financed by tax-supported debt, be deleted.
  2. That a total contribution of $6 million, with payments of $2 million a year for three years beginning in 2006, be provided for the Art Gallery of Alberta project and funded by the Capital Contingency Fund (2005 Surplus/Ed Tel Special Dividend).
  3. That an Art Gallery of Alberta project Funding Agreement be submitted to City Council for approval based on the principles included within this report.
/ AMPW
Corporate Svcs.
Due: Aug. 29, 2006

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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 14228 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Southwest Community Recreation Centre 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14228 be read a first time. / 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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

L.2.a.Bylaw 14315 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Traffic Signals Local Improvement on Parsons Road at the intersection of 13 Avenue and 99 Street 

L.2.b.Bylaw 14316 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Road Widening and Access Local Improvement on Parsons Road, south of 13 Avenue to south of Karl Clark Road 

L.2.c.Bylaw 14317 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvement 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14315, 14316 and 14317 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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14315, 14316 and 14317 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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Traffic Enforcementin Mobile Home Communities(K. Leibovici/
L.Sloan)

“At both the February 15, 2005, and August 23, 2005, public hearings to amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone and (RMH) Mobile Home Zone to (RMH) Mobile Home Zone and (IM) Medium Industrial Zone, Winterburn Industrial Area West, the issue of police enforcement of traffic violations within Westview Village Mobile Home Community was raised. At the public hearings, Westview Village Management was given positive indications that if City-approved traffic signs were installed, that police enforcement could occur. Since then, those signs have been provided and paid for by WestviewVillage management.
WestviewVillage has approximately 1,000 manufactured homes and 1,500 residents with a well-defined roadway and walkway system. We have now been informed by the City’s legal department that in order for Edmonton Police Service to enforce traffic infractions that a bylaw must be passed.
Can Administration provide the following:
  1. Does the Municipal Government Act allow for the City to provide for traffic enforcement in a Mobile Home Community?
  2. Can the bylaw be made site and speed specific?
  3. Can Administration provide an outline of the process required to pass a bylaw to allow for traffic enforcement in WestviewVillage?”
/ Corporate Svcs.
Due: Aug. 29, 2006

D.1.b.Accessible Taxi Program Terms of Reference (K.Leibovici)

“Over the past few years, Council and Administration have worked diligently to encourage an accessible taxi plan. So far we have not been successful. Other cities, like Calgary, have been able to deliver an effective service without public funds. Can Administration bring back to Council, in conjunction with the Taxi Cab Commission request for additional accessible taxi licences, terms of reference for an accessible taxi program that would include, at minimum, the following:
  1. Up to 35 new licences.
  2. No capital investment by the City of Edmonton.
  3. Open to any Canadian applicant with adequate financial capacity.”
/ Planning & Dev.
Taxi Cab Commission
Due: Aug. 29, 2006
D.1.b. cont.

D.1.c.Strategic Rail Development (M. Nickel)

“I would like to request that Administration prepare a report outlining the City of Edmonton’s approach to strategic rail development.
The report should address the following questions:
  1. Has the City of Edmonton developed a strategic plan for rail?
  2. Why is rail not included in the Transportation Master Plan?
  3. What is the estimated growth of rail use until the year 2020?
  4. What would be the impact on Edmonton’s economic development should rail capacity not be increased?
  5. What studies have been done regarding the possible move of Edmonton’s main CP rail line from South Edmonton to East Edmonton?
  6. What studies have been done regarding the feasibility of inter-modal linkages?
  7. Within the City of Edmonton, where, specifically, does the expertise on rail lie?
  8. What impact would delaying the construction of 23rd Avenue Interchange have on rail development within the City of Edmonton?
  9. Have industries and businesses been consulted regarding Edmonton’s current rail strategy? Have they suggested possible improvements?
I would appreciate the response to come back in approximately eight weeks to a Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.” / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: Sep. 19, 2006

D.1.d.RiverValley Usage and Accessibility (S.Mandel)

“Edmonton is blessed with a marvellousRiverValley. However, there are opportunities to look at expanding its usage and accessibility. Could Administration report back on a process for reviewing the following:
  1. Converting part of the lake at HawrelakPark into a swimming and bathing facility.
  2. Reviewing the steps that would need to be taken to raise the level of the North Saskatchewan so that some increase in boating can occur.
  3. Building a series of funicular that would give greater accessibility to the river valley.”
/ AMPW
Community Svcs.
TPW Committee
Due: Sep. 19, 2006

D.1.e.Neighbourhood Infrastructure Utility (S.Mandel)

“Over the past several years the City has struggled with a long term program to pay for the revitalization of our neighbourhoods. Our current plan is ambitious, but does not have the long term financial capacity. I would like Administration to report back on the following:
  1. What would be the steps necessary to set up a neighbourhood infrastructure utility?
  2. Could we use the current allocated Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program allocated funds, plus the allocated GST rebate dollars, plus the current pay-as-you-go funding as a funding base for the establishment of the utility?
  3. What amount would be needed from the utility to adequately fund five, six, or seven neighbourhoods a year?
  4. How much would it cost on a monthly basis to fund such a plan? Please adjust those allocations that would not be needed as a result of taking this cost out of the capital plan.
  5. Administration to recommend a model for the operations.”
/ CBP
Planning & Dev.
EC Committee
Due: Sep. 20, 2006

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Stage One South Bus Rapid Transit (K.Leibovici)

MOVED K.Leibovici – L.Sloan:

That the June 13, 2006, Transportation Department report 2006TD3537 bereferred to the August 22, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting. / Transportation
TPW Committee
Due: Aug. 22, 2006

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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a.Process for Accessing Council Initiatives Fund

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

MOVED J.Melnychuk – M.Phair:

That the revised due date of September 26, 2006, be approved. / City Manager
Due: Sep. 26, 2006

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, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b.Smart Choices Program Update and Revised Terms of Reference for Residential Infill Strategy and Neighbourhood Reinvestment Program 

MOVED T.Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

  1. That the Smart Choices Program Update (Attachment 1 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039 be received for information.
  2. That the revised terms of reference for the Smart Choices Residential Infill Strategy (Attachment 2 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039) be received for information.
  3. That the revised terms of reference for the Smart Choices Neighbourhood Reinvestment Program (Attachment 3 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039) be received for information.

G. Barker, Planning and Development Department; A.B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Benowski, General Manager, and P. Arendt, Planning and Development Department; and J. Tustian, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S.Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Nickel presided.

MOVED S.Mandel – 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. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor S.Mandel presided.

L.Benowski, General Manager,P.Arendt, and G. Barker, Planning and Development Department; and A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED L.Sloan – D. Thiele:

That a part 4 be added as follows:

  1. That Administration incorporate in the draft terms of reference for Area Structure Plans and Neighbourhood Structure Plans requirements that address the preservation and enhancement of natural infrastructure and environmental sustainability of Edmonton communities.

P.Arendt, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter.

ABSENT:K.Krushell.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM E.1.b., put:

  1. That the Smart Choices Program Update (Attachment 1 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039 be received for information.
  2. That the revised terms of reference for the Smart Choices Residential Infill Strategy (Attachment 2 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039) be received for information.
  3. That the revised terms of reference for the Smart Choices Neighbourhood Reinvestment Program (Attachment 3 of the June7,2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP039) be received for information.
  4. That Administration incorporate in the draft terms of reference for Area Structure Plans and Neighbourhood Structure Plans requirements that address the preservation and enhancement of natural infrastructure and environmental sustainability of Edmonton communities.
/ Planning & Dev.

CARRIED