Minutes for City Council May 14, 2008 Meeting

City Council Minutes

May 14, 2008

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

Opening Prayer

Brent Purnell, President, Edmonton North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,led the assembly in prayer.

A.4.Protocol Items

Catastrophic World Events (S. Mandel)

A moment of silence was observed in solace with those recently impacted by the catastrophic world events – the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty – L. Sloan:

That the May 14, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

E.8.Façade Improvement Program Funding

E.9.Edmonton New Arrival and Visitor Information Centre

E.10.2008 AUMA Resolutions Proposed by the City of Edmonton

E.11.Council and Committee Meeting Changes – June and September 2008

P.4.Bargaining Update – Private

Carried

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

Absent:D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.3.Adoption of Minutes

Moved R. Hayter – L. Sloan:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

April 30, 2008, City Council
April 28, 2008, City Council Public Hearing
April 22, 2008, Special City Council

Carried

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

Absent:D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

A.4.Protocol Items

65th Anniversary – Battle of the Atlantic (E. Gibbons)

Councillor E. Gibbons recently attended the Royal Canadian Naval Association Battle of the Atlantic Dinner. This event honours the memory of Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Navy veterans who fought valiantly to defend the waters of the Atlantic Ocean during the Second World War.

St. Michael’s Health Group – Volunteer Appreciation (E. Gibbons)

Councillor E. Gibbons recently attended St. Michael’s Health Group Volunteer Appreciation Day. The Group has up to 170 volunteers who operate numerous volunteer programs. One hundred and twenty volunteers received awards in recognition of their commitment.

Alberta Avenue Business Association – Spring Street Sweep Kick-Off (T. Caterina)

Councillor T. Caterina congratulated the Alberta Avenue Business Association (AABA) on the kick-off this morning of its Spring Street Sweep. As the AABA’s fourth annual sweep, it’s one year older than the Capital City Clean Up! Councillor T. Caterina recognized some of the key organizers :

Joe Holtz, Emcee, Alberta Avenue Business Association
Greg Gerard, Chair of Alberta Avenue Business Association
Don Belanger, Project Manager, Capital City Clean Up
Judy Allan, Avenue Initiative Project

Special Service Award – Councillor R. Hayter (S. Mandel)

Over the course of a history that spans more than six decades, the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association has bestowed its highest award, the Special Service Award, only three times. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who work tirelessly to support Association programs and for their commitment to excellence.

Councillor Ron Hayter has been involved with the Association for more than 25 years and was recently honoured with being the Association’s third recipient of the Special Service Award.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel presented the award to Councillor Hayter.

E.REPORTS

E.12.Quasi-Judicial Standing Committee – Change to Orders of the Day

Councillor T. Caterina requested the permission of Council to make a Motion Without Notice to change Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2008, Quasi-Judicial Standing Committee meeting.

Moved J. Batty – L. Sloan:

That Councillor T. Caterina be permitted to make a Motion Without Notice to change Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2008, Quasi-Judicial Standing Committee meeting.

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Moved T. Caterina – E. Gibbons:

That Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2008, Quasi-Judicial Standing Committee meeting be changed as follows.
9:30 a.m.Call to Order
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.Lunch
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Recess
5:30 p.m.Adjournment / City Manager

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

Council selected the following items for debate: E.1., E.2., E.6.,E.10., E.11., P.1. and P.2.

Moved J. Batty – T. Caterina:

D.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1.Transit Revenue/Cost Ratio Additional Information

That the revised due date of May 28, 2008, be approved. / Transportation
Due: May 28/08

D.2.P3s – Benefits and Risks

That the revised due date of June 17, 2008 (Audit Committee), be approved. / City Auditor
Due: June 17/08
Audit Committee

D.3.Trends in Capital Expenditures 2003-2007

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

D.4.2009 and Future Council and Committee Schedules

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

E.REPORTS

E.3.Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant Awards Recommendations

That the 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the
March 25, 2008, Community Services Advisory Board report2008CAAB03 be approved. / CSAB

E.4.Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) 2008 Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations

That the 2008 Community Investment Program Travel Grant recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC009 be approved. / Arts Council

E.5.Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) 2008 Community Investment Program Arts Operating Grant Recommendations

That the 2008 Community Investment Program Arts Operating Grant recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC008 be approved. / Arts Council

E.7.Approval of Civic Agencies Reporting Policy C476C – Replacement of Activity and Appointment Reporting Templates

That Civic Agencies Reporting Policy C476C (Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CMC027) be approved. / City Manager

E.8.Façade Improvement Program Funding

That Administration prepare a funding package for the 2009 Budget to extend the Façade Improvement Program for an additional five years (2009-2013).

That, upon Council approval of funding and the extension of the Façade Improvement Program for five years, any unspent amounts in these years be transferred into a reserve annually to be used as a source of funding for the annual requirements of this program until December 31, 2014, with any remaining reserve flowing into the year-end surplus.
That Policy C216A, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 15, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP029, to increase the maximum grants to $30,000 per building façade, be approved.
That Planning and Development Department be authorized to accept up to an additional $500,000 in applications in 2008 for the Façade Improvement Program beyond the current available funding. These funds will be allocated from the 2009 Façade Improvement Program budget if approved.

/ Planning & Dev.
Finance & Treas.
Budget
Due: Dec. 1/08

E.9.Edmonton New Arrival and Visitor Information Centre

That Administration proceed with 2008 implementation of the Edmonton New Arrival and Visitor Information Centre at City Hall, as described in the April 14, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008COD002.
That $102,000 to operate the centre in 2008 be approved (source of funds: Council Contingency).
That 2008 renovation costs up to $100,000 be covered by a combination of available provincial grants and the 2008 Asset Management and Public Works Department budget.
That Administration prepare a funding package for the 2009 Budget in the amount of $169,600 for the Centre’s operation.
That the Mayor approach the Minister of Employment and Immigration regarding possible funding support for this centre.

/ Finance & Treas.
AMPW
Finance & Treas.
Budget
Due: Dec. 1/08
Mayor

E.11.Council and Committee Meeting Changes – June and September 2008

That the June 9, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting recess at noon, and, if necessary, reconvene from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

That a Special City Council meeting be held on June 9, 2008, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Heritage Room, for the purpose of summarizing the ten-year strategic goals as discussed at the April 22, 2008, Special City Council meeting.
That Orders of the Day for the June 11, 2008, Executive Committee meeting be changed to 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
That Orders of the Day for the September 3, 2008, City Council meeting be changed to 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

/ City Manager

P.3.Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park – Big Lake Land Offering

That the recommendation outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 22, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2008PW5202 be approved.
That the April 22, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

/ AMPW

P.4.Bargaining Update

1.That the Tentative Agreement between the City and the Edmonton Firefighters’ Union Local 207 (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH051) be ratified.
2.That the April 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH051 remain private, as it pertains to collective bargaining, pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
3.That the News Release (Attachment 2 of the April 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH051) be approved for release following ratification by the City.
4.That during the term of the Collective Agreement, those persons who have been authorized to bargain collectively also be authorized to enter into and execute ancillary agreements regarding clarification and interpretation of the Collective Agreement, negotiate minor modifications to contractual provisions which do not have substantial financial impacts and resolve grievances. / Corporate Svcs.
P.4. cont.

Carried

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

Absent:D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2.Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Moved J. Batty – T. Caterina:

That the following item be made time specific:

1:45 p.m.P.1.Event Update – Verbal Report – Private

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
D. Thiele.

B.3.Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

F.FIRST READING BYLAWS

F.1.Bylaw 14900 – A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14293, Sanitary Drainage Projects – 10 Years, Part 1

F.2.Bylaw 14923 – A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Decorative Street Lighting Local Improvement on MacKenzie Drive

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:

That Bylaws 14900 and 14923 be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

G.SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

G.1.Bylaw 14880 – A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

G.2.Bylaw 14895 – A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14228, Community Services Project, Southwest Community Recreation Centre

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:

That Bylaws 14880 and 14895 be read a second time.

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:

That Bylaws 14880 and 14895 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.REPORTS

E.1.March 2008 Projected Year-End Results – Operating

R. Rosychuk, Finance and Treasury Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved E. Gibbons – J. Batty:

That the April 30, 2008, Finance and Treasury Department report 2008COF060 be received for information. / Finance Treas.

R. Rosychuk, Finance and Treasury Department, answered Council's questions

Carried

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

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.2.Interfaith CouncilFunding

Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor L. Sloan presided.

Moved S. Mandel – L. Sloan (Made at the March 25, 2008, City Council meeting):

That the Interfaith Council receive a one-time grant of $15,000 for operations (source of funds: 2008 Council Contingency).

Amendment Moved T. Caterina – E. Gibbons:

That the motion be amended as follows:

That “– staff and purchases of equipment for interfaith displays” be inserted after “operations.”
Add the following part 2:

2. That Administration report back to Community Services Committee regarding the outcome of the Interfaith Council’s use of funds.

Carried

For the

Amendment: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K. Krushell, L. Sloan,
A. Sohi.

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Motion, as Amended, on Item E.2., put:

That the Interfaith Council receive a one-time grant of $15,000 for operations – staff and purchases of equipment for interfaith displays (source of funds: 2008 Council Contingency).
That Administration report back to Community Services Committee regarding the outcome of the Interfaith Council’s use of funds.

/ Community Svcs.
Finance & Treas.
CS Committee
Due: To be
Determined

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

Carried

For the Motion

As Amended: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, K. Krushell, L. Sloan,
A. Sohi.

Absent:B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Deputy Mayor L. Sloan vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

E.6.Combative Sports Commission – Proposed Project Structure

Councillor R. Hayter stated that he had a pecuniary interest with respect to Item E.6. in that he is involved with the Combative Sports Commission. Therefore, he would not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item. Councillor R. Hayter left the meeting.

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

Moved T. Caterina – E. Gibbons:

2.That $165,000 be allocated from Council Contingency Fund to support the Project Structure.

3.That a status report on the project be provided to Community Services Committee in February 2009.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, and T. Clevely, Office of the City Clerk, made presentations. D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Amendment Moved J. Batty – S. Mandel:

That the following part 4 be added:

4.That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, write to the provincial government requesting the Province assume responsibility for the Combative Sports Commission.

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

Lost

For the

Amendment: S.Mandel; J.Batty, K. Krushell, A. Sohi.

Opposed:B. Anderson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan.

Absent:R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici,
D. Thiele.

Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor L. Sloan presided.

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

Moved S. Mandel – B. Anderson:

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, B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan,
A. Sohi.

Absent:R. Hayter, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

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

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

Part 1 of Motion, put:

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Part 2 of Motion, put:

2.That $165,000 be allocated from Council Contingency Fund to support the Project Structure.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons,
B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Opposed:J. Batty.

Absent:R. Hayter, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Part 3 of Motion, put:

3.That a status report on the project be provided to Community Services Committee in February 2009.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons,
B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, A. Sohi.

Opposed:S. Mandel.

Absent:R. Hayter, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Summary of Council’s Decision on Item E.6.:

1.That the Project Structure outlined in Option 1 (Attachment 1 of the April 29, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CMC019) be approved to implement Governance Model 4: Commission and Administration Municipal model (Attachment 4 of the April 29, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CMC019).
2.That $165,000 be allocated from Council Contingency Fund to support the Project Structure.
3.That a status report on the project be provided to Community Services Committee in February 2009. / City Manager
Finance & Treas.
CS Committee
Due: Feb. 2009

Council Contingency Replenishment

Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That the City Manager, when allocating the available 2008 tax levy, replenish the 2008 Council Contingency to its original level. / City Manager
Finance & Treas.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

E.10.2008 AUMA Resolutions – Proposed by the City of Edmonton

M. Ulmer-Johnston, Deputy City Manager’s Office; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan – B. Henderson:

That the April 29, 2008, Office of the Deputy City Manager report 2008DCM004 be referred to Administration in order to consult with Council on potential additional resolutions and return to the May 28, 2008, City Council meeting. / Deputy City Manager
Due: May 28/08

M. Ulmer-Johnston, Deputy City Manager’s Office; and S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.