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City Council

Meeting Minutes 1 of 36

May 31, 2005, mj

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

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

OPENING PRAYER

Father John Kaoukakis, St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the May 31, 2005, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

a. ADDITIONS:

E.1.e. 2005 Grand Prix Edmonton

E.1.h. 2005 Edmonton Firefighters Union Bargaining Update - Verbal – In Private

E.1.i. Process for 2006 Business Plan and Budget – Proposed Program Guidelines

a. DELETION:

E.1.g. 2015 World Exhibition

CARRIED

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

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·  May 11, 2005, City Council Public Hearing

·  May 16, 2005, City Council (Intergovernmental)

·  May 17, 2005, City Council

CARRIED

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

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. FCM-CH2M HILL Award for Sustainable Community Planning -CO2RE (K. Leibovici)

On behalf of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Councillor K. Leibovici congratulated Mayor S. Mandel, City Council, the Office of the Environment and the community upon receiving the FCM-CH2M HILL Award for sustainable community planning – specifically for the City’s Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton, or CO2RE Program.

Dale Woodroffe of CH2M Hill’s Edmonton office joined Councillor K. Leibovici at the podium in presenting Mayor S. Mandel with the award.


A.4.b. Queen’s Centennial Bursary Recipients (S. Mandel)

In honour of the Queen’s visit, the City of Edmonton introduced a one-time bursary program for Grade 12 students. On behalf of City Council, Mayor
S. Mandel recognized the following five students, who are recipients of the bursaries:

·  Leonard Jobb, Edmonton Academy

·  Frankie Okimaw, Boyle Street Education Centre

·  Joëll Cadrin, Ecole Maurice Lavalée

·  Michael Dyer, Thomas Moore Academy

·  Alexander Forsyth, Argyll Centre

A.4.c. Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Championships
(S. Mandel)

The Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Team recently won first place in the Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Phoenix, Arizona.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated the team and recognized team coach Darrell Nordell, and the team members present in Chamber.

A.4.d. Proclamation - Brain Injury Awareness Week (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel proclaimed June 3 – June 10, 2005, Brain Injury Awareness Week in Edmonton, and presented George Majeed with the proclamation. George is a volunteer with Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society and a board member of Networks Activity Centre.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

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

MOVED T. Cavanagh – B. Anderson:

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Appointment of a New Board Member to the Downtown Business Association 2005 Board of Directors Ø

That John Frederickson be appointed a Director of the Downtown Business Association, for the term ending December 31, 2005. / Planning & Dev.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b. Edmonton Art Gallery “Keeping The Doors Open” 2005 Community Investment Grant Ø

That payment of the second instalment of the Edmonton Art Gallery’s 2005 Community Investment Grant in the amount of $92,320 be approved. / Community Svcs.

F.1.c. Edmonton Arts Council - 2005 Arts Operating Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations Ø

That the 2005 Arts Operating Community Investment Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 13, 2005, Edmonton Arts Council report 2005EAC004, be approved. / EAC

F.1.d. Edmonton Arts Council – 2005 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations Ø

That the 2005 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 13, 2005, Edmonton Arts Council report 2005EAC005, be approved. / EAC

F.1.e. Edmonton Arts Council – 2005 Major Parade Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations Ø

That the 2005 Major Parade Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 13, 2005, Edmonton Arts Council report 2005EAC006, be approved / EAC

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c. Sewer System Upgrading Budget Adjustment Ø

That $2,400,000 be transferred from existing capital programs (XX-23-9702, XX-31-9704, 04-23-8100) in Drainage Services to the Sewer Systems Upgrading Program (XX-23-9703, XX-31-9703). / AMPW
Corporate Svcs.

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

I.1.a. Deloitte & Touche Audit Report Related to the 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements Ø

That Attachment 1 of the May 10, 2005, Deloitte & Touche report 2005CMC032, be received for information. / Deloitte & Touche

I.1.b. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – May 2005 Ø

1.  That the May 19, 2005, Office of the City Auditor report 2005OCA002 be received for information.
2.  That the Cash-Handling Review – Photo Radar, Section 3.6.2. of
Attachment 1 of the May 19, 2005, Office of the City Auditor report 2005OCA002 be referred to the Edmonton Police Commission. / City Auditor
Police Commission

CARRIED

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

B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.2.a. Bylaw 13986 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel Local Improvements (2005) Ø

L.2.b. Bylaw 13987 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvements (2005) Ø

L.2.c. Bylaw 13988 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Heavy Duty Base Local Improvements (2005) Ø

MOVED B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13986, 13987 and 13988 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

MOVED B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13986, 13987 and 13988 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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


E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Corporate Wins Spring 2005 Ø

A. B. Maurer, City Manager, made a presentation.

City Council acknowledged the members of Administration for their efforts in achieving the Corporate Wins.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – T. Cavanagh:

That the May 11, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COC010 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That the following item be made time specific for 1:30 p.m.

E.1.i. Process for 2006 Business Plan and Budget – Proposed Program Guidelines

CARRIED

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

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Heritage Plan (J. Melnychuk)

“The City of Ottawa has created an official Heritage Plan for their municipality. My inquiry is generally related to the concept of a Heritage Plan.
1. What are the key components of a Heritage Plan?
2. What resources would be necessary to create our Heritage Plan and who could be our partners?
3. What might be the outcomes that such a plan could foster in the preservation of our history?
4. What past work has the City done in addressing our needs for preservation of our City’s historical resources?” / Planning & Dev.
Due: Aug. 30, 2005

D.1.b. Transit Authority (J. Melnychuk)

“I would like a report on the development of a transit authority for our city.
1.  What are some of the pros and cons of taking this approach to transit system development and oversight?
2.  Please include an overview of other Canadian cities with this or similar approaches.
The report should return to Transportation and Public Works Committee.” / Transportation & Streets
TPW Committee
Due: Aug. 23, 2005

D.1.c. Financial Support – Arts and Cultural Organizations (M. Phair)

“During the current fiscal year, additional financial support was provided to many of the arts and cultural organizations in the city. In recent discussions and information provided, it appears that there are major art/museum facility projects being pursued by local organizations over the next few years.
I would like the following information:
1. Councillors have received extensive information and a request for funding from the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta. Has Administration had an opportunity to review and analyse the information, including the business plan? Please provide comments.
2. The Edmonton Art Gallery has met with Councillors in the past. What are the current financing plans proposed by the Gallery?
3. If the City was to put together a facility funding package, how might this be done? Please list amount of City contribution, time period of contributions and time frame of development of buildings.
4. For these two projects, outline total costs and contributions from other governments, the private sector and money that is currently committed.
5. In the current review of the Downtown Plan, have these projects been considered?” / Community Svcs.
Planning & Dev.
Due: Aug. 30, 2005
D.1.c. cont.

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

Date of Non-statutory Public Hearing – Feasibility Study – City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services

Mayor S. Mandel requested permission of City Council to make a motion without notice to change the date of the Non-statutory Public Hearing on the Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – K. Krushell:

That Mayor S. Mandel be granted permission to make a motion without notice to the change the date of the Non-statutory Public Hearing on the Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services.

CARRIED

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

MOVED S. Mandel – R. Hayter:

That the date of the Non-statutory Public Hearing on the Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services be changed from June 21, 2005, to October 18, 2005, at 1:30 p.m.

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

MOVED D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That the following motion be postponed to 3 p.m.:

MOVED S. Mandel – R. Hayter:

That the date of the Non-statutory Public Hearing on the Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services be changed from June 21, 2005, to October 18, 2005, at 1:30 p.m.

CARRIED

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

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

L. BYLAWS

L.1.b. Bylaw 14015 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 10 Years, Part 1 Ø

L.1.c. Bylaw 14016 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 25 Years Ø

L.1.d. Bylaw 14017 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Land Drainage Projects – 10 Years, Part 1 Ø

L.1.e. Bylaw 14018 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Land Drainage Projects – 25 Years Ø

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That items L.1.b., L1.c., L.1.d. and L.1.e. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

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

K. Sawatzky, Asset Management and Public Works Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and W. D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14015, 14016, 14017 and 14018 be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.c. Utility Regulatory Representation Ø

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

1.  That Administration participate, as required, on behalf of the residents of the City of Edmonton in active, pending and future stakeholder negotiations, collaborative proceedings and hearings related to regulatory applications on natural gas before the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board.

2.  That Administration report annually to Council on its activities arising out of Recommendation 1 or on a more frequent basis as matters arising out of applications before the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board may require.

M. Sherk, Corporate Services Department (Law); R. Neehall and B. Follett, Asset Management and Public Works Department; D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.