Minutes for City Council November 4, 2003 Meeting

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City Council

Meeting Minutes1

November 4, 2003, sv

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, November 4, 2003

PRESENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B. Maurer, City Manager
D. H. Edey, City Clerk
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillors E. Gibbons and L. Langley were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Father Roger Keeler, St. Michael-Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, introduced Father Valerian Menezes from Mangalor, India, and together they led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That the November 4, 2003, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following items:

E.1.c.Sale of the Edmonton Trapper Baseball Club

E.1.d.September 30, 2003, Projected Year-end Operating and
Capital Results

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J . Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

That the October 15/21, 2003, City Council Public Hearing meeting minutes and the October 21, 2003, City Council meeting minutes be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J . Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a.Communities in Bloom Top Honors (M. Phair/B. Smith)

Councillor M. Phair announced the City of Edmonton’s success in achieving top honours for the ninth year in a row in the national Communities in Bloom competition. This year’s award included a “Special Mention” for Edmonton’s involvement in Community Gardening.

Mayor B. Smith acknowledged Lindsay McWhirter, Edmonton Horticultural Society, and Catherine Duchesne, Community Garden Network, for their contribution to Edmonton’s strong showing this year, and presented them with certificates of appreciation.

B.1.b.Percy Wickman Accessibility Award (B. Smith)

Mayor B. Smith announced the City of Edmonton’s recent achievement in receiving the Percy Wickman Accessibility Award. This award recognizes the City’s commitment to making Edmonton a barrier-free city through improvements to Commonwealth Stadium and other parks and recreation facilities.

Mayor Smith thanked members of the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities for playing a key role in building Edmonton’s reputation as an award-winning accessible community, and presented them with the Percy Wickman Accessibility Award award.

B.1.c.Congratulations to Unversity of Alberta Pandas Rugby Team
(B. Anderson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson congratulated the University of Alberta Pandas Rugby team and head coach Helen Wright, on winning their fifth consecutive Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Rugby Championship.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty:

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., E.1.c., E.1.d., F.1.b., F.1.c., G.1.a., H.1.a., H.1.b. and in-private items E.1.e. and E.1.f. be exempted for debate; and

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Appointment of New Board Members to the Downtown Business Association’s 2003 Board of Directors 

That Martha Jamieson, David McCalla, Jim Hewitt and Ian Bradley be appointed as Directors of the Downtown Business Association for the term ending on December 31, 2003. / Planning & Dev.

E.1.b.J. C. McDougall Residence, “Hilltop House”

That the Mayor write to the provincial government, particularly Alberta Infrastructure, asking that the Province:

Apply for and receive a Municipal Historic Designation for the
J. C. McDougall Residence, “Hilltop House,” before the sale of the building.
That the government reconsider provincial designation of this property.

/ Mayor

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.Community Services Advisory Board - Recommendations for 2003 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards 

That the 2003 City of Edmonton Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards, in the amount of $8,750 (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 6, 2003, Community Services Advisory Board report), be approved. / Community Svcs.

F.1.d.Magnetic North Theatre Festival 

That the Magnetic North Theatre Festival proposal be supported and allocated $50,000, to be sourced by redirecting the funds that were originally provided to the Cultural Capital Program. / Community Svcs.
Arts Council

F.1.e.Camping and Recreation Vehicle Leisure Travel 

That Economic Development Edmonton (EDE) add Camping and Recreation Vehicle Leisure Travel and the steps EDE is taking to address the concerns identified in Attachment 2 of the September 29, 2003, Community Services Department report, to the November 10, 2003, EDE Shareholders meeting agenda. / City Manager
Community Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Promotion of Agricultural Lands (A. Bolstad)

“I see the Strathcona County has recently completed a far-reaching study on the future of agriculture in their area.
The study made a number of recommendations, all of which support the retention of farming and/or gardening activities on prime agricultural lands.
I would like to know if City Administration supports any of these suggestions for lands anywhere in the City of Edmonton.
Furthermore, I am wondering if there are things the City could do, in conjunction with any of its rural neighbors, such as Strathcona County, on this front.
I would also like to know if Economic Development Edmonton sees the promotion of agriculture to be within its mandate and if so, what initiatives it might be able to undertake as well.” / Planning & Dev.
EDE
Due: Jan. 20, 2004

D.1.b.Recognition Process (S. Mandel)

“There should be a process for recognizing individuals who live in or outside of our city who have made substantial contributions to the city of Edmonton. For example, we all recently read that Eric Newell, Chair of the Board of Syncrude, has decided to step down. Individuals like Mr. Newell have not only been a great contributor to his own community but have been a great supporter of Edmonton. In other cases Edmontonians (living or deceased) that have made substantial contributions should also be recognized.
I would like Administration to prepare a report for the Executive Committee answering the following questions:

What kind of recognition process does the City have in place to deal with the above issue?
If no process exists, what suggestions does Administration have for implementing such a recognition process?”

/ Corporate Svcs.
D.1.b. cont.
Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
Due: Jan. 14, 2004

D.1.c.Environment Management System (K. Leibovici)

“It is my understanding that Administration is working on an Environment Management System (EMS) for the City’s operations. I also understand that the City of Calgary has already implemented an EMS and is in the process of registering their EMS as ISO 14001 compliant. I would like Administration to provide the following:

An overview of ISO 14001 as well as the benefits of this designation.
A brief overview of the City of Calgary’s EMS and the status of implementation with respect to ISO 14001 registration.
The City of Edmonton’s position on a corporate EMS for City operations.
The projected timeline for implementation of the EMS in City operations.
Administration’s plans for pursuing ISO 14001 registration.

I request that this be brought back to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.” / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: Jan. 13, 2004

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.NAIT Dance (A. Bolstad) 

MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair:

That the October 2, 2003, Planning and Development Department report be referred to Executive Committee meeting. / Planning & Dev.
Exec. Committee
Due: Nov. 19, 2003

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

D.2.b.Purchasing Natural Gas (A. Bolstad) 

MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair:

That the October 22, 2003, Asset Management and Public Works Department report be referred to Transportation and Public Works Committee. / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: Nov. 18, 2003

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

D.2.c.Provincial Government Impacts on the City’s 2004 Budget (M. Phair) 

MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair:

That the October 24, 2003, Corporate Services Department report be referred to the December 1, 2003, City Council Budget meeting. / Corporate Svcs.
Due: Dec. 1, 2003
City Council Budget

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh, S. Mandel.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c.West Edmonton Mall Consultation and Co-ordination Process
(Plans) 

MOVED S. Mandel – D. Thiele:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Edmonton Police Commission requesting they consider increasing funding by $80,000 for the West Division police station, as per the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans Report short-term action plans (Attachment 2 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report).
That Administration absorb the short-term costs of $34,000 identified in Attachment 2 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report.

J. Bradford Green, Community Services Department, made a presentation.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:

1.That part 2 be replaced as follows:

2.That a part 3 be added as follows:

3.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation long-term action plans (Attachment 3 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be approved in principle and that the additional costs associated with each be identified in the Long-Range Financial Plan.

3.That a part 4 be added as follows:

4.That Administration be directed to not proceed with the following direction given at the October 27, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting:

That the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report be referred back to Administration for input from West Edmonton Mall and provide an updated report to the January 12, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting.

4.That a part 5 be added as follows:

5.That Administration prepare a report for the June 21, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting which provides an update of the progress of the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans process.

5.That a part 6 be added as follows:

6.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation (Attachment 1 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be received for information.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; J. Bradford Green, Community Services Department; and Inspector R. Gagnon, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council’s questions.

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.d.Welcome to the Students from Lee Ridge Elementary School
(B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith welcomed the Grade 6 class from Lee Ridge Elementary School, and their teachers Mr. Gosine and Miss McLean.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c.West Edmonton Mall Consultation and Co-ordination Process
(Plans) 

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response and Community Services Departments; L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; J. Bradford Green, Community Services Department; and Inspector R. Gagnon, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council’s questions.

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

MOTION ON PART 1 OF THE AMENDMENT, put:

1.That part 2 be replaced as follows:

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

MOTION ON PART 2 OF THE AMENDMENT, put:

2.That a part 3 be added as follows:

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Hayter,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:J. Batty, T. Cavanagh.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

MOTION ON PART 3 OF THE AMENDMENT, put:

3.That a part 4 be added as follows:

4.That Administration be directed to not proceed with the following directions given at the October 27, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting:

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

OPPOSED:D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

MOTION ON PART 4 OF THE AMENDMENT, put:

4.That a part 5 be added as follows:

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

MOTION ON PART 5 OF THE AMENDMENT, put:

5.That a part 6 be added as follows:

6.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation (Attachment 1 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

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

MOTION ON PARTS 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, OF ITEM F.1.c., AS AMENDED, put:

4.That Administration be directed to not proceed with the following directions given at the October 27, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting:

6.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation (Attachment 1 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be received for information.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

MOTION ON PART 1 OF ITEM F.1.c., put:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Edmonton Police Commission requesting they consider increasing funding by $80,000 for the West Division police station, as per the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans Report short-term action plans (Attachment 2 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report).

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, J. Batty.

ABSENT:E. Gibbons, L. Langley.

SUMMARY OF DECISION ON ITEM F.1.c., AS AMENDED:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Edmonton Police Commission requesting they consider increasing funding by $80,000 for the West Division police station, as per the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans Report short-term action plans (Attachment 2 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report).

2.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans Report short-term action plans (Attachment 2 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be approved, and that the incremental short-term costs be absorbed by Administration.
3.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation long-term action plans (Attachment 3 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be approved in principle and that the additional costs associated with each be identified in the Long-Range Financial Plan.
4.That Administration be directed to not proceed with the following directions given at the October 27, 2003, Community Services Committee meeting:
That the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report be referred back to Administration for input from West Edmonton Mall and provide an updated report to the January 12, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting.
5.That Administration prepare a report for the June 21, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting which provides an update of the progress of the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation - Public Input and Draft Action Plans process.
6.That the West Edmonton Mall Stakeholders Co-ordination and Consultation (Attachment 1 of the October 20, 2003, Community Services Department report) be received for information. / Mayor
Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: June 21, 2004

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.c.Sale of the Edmonton Trapper Baseball Club 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty: