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City Council

Meeting Minutes1

October 17, 2000

ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, October 17, 2000

PRESENT:B. Smith*; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,
W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,
J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager.
D.H. Edey, City Clerk.

* Participated via telephone.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Mayor B. Smith was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Sister Anne Rajotte, Assumption Roman Catholic Parish, led the assembly in prayer.

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a.Welcome to the Students from Father Leo Green School (A. Bolstad).

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad welcomed the Grade 6 students from the Father Leo Green School, and their teacher, Ms. M. Ferrante.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce

That the City Council Agenda for the October 17, 2000 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following items:

E.1.fAlberta Capital Region Governance Review.

E.1.g.Collective Bargaining Update – In Private.

G.1.c.Edmonton Transit Fair Strategy Review – Revised Attachment 3.

H.1.b. Standing Committee Membership – October 17th, 2000 to October 23rd, 2001 - Replacement Report.

H.1.e.Edmonton Police Commission – Appointments for 2001 Term – In Private.

carried

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce

That the Minutes of the September 26, 2000 City Council Meeting be adopted.

carried

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.b.Tribute to The Right Honourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau (A. Bolstad).

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad, on behalf of Members of Council, paid tribute to an outstanding Canadian Statesman, The Right Honourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau, who passed away on September 28, 2000.

Pierre Elliot Trudeau was a charismatic leader, who served as Prime Minister for fifteen years, 1968 – 1979 and 1980 – 1984. His tenure marked the adoption of the Official Languages Act, the Patriation of the Constitution in 1982 and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: three major underpinnings of Canadian Society. He was a champion for a united Canada and challenged Canadians to respect their country and to serve it with pride. He was a devoted father. In many ways he symbolized the just society he fought so hard for.

In recognition of Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, a moment of silence was observed in his memory.

B.1.c.National Award of Excellence in Disability Management (A. Bolstad).

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad and Members of Council congratulated the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities for receiving, on September 27, 2000, the first annual National Award of Excellence in Disability Management in the category of Public Service Initiative. The Board has been very active in promoting the need for accessible architecture and transportation, additional curb cuts, as well as providing interpreters and support network for persons with disabilities. Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad recognized Sheelah Zapf (Chair), Ewen Nelson (Co-Chair), Eva Weisz (Co-Chair), Derek Christensen, Debbie Cumming, Sean Hall, Terena Delaney, Leanne Rosinski, Dick Rossall, Shannon Dean, Aiko Lawrie, Brenda Byron, Nidia Marroquin, Diane Sader, Donna Martyn (Past Chair) and Earl Stephanson (Past Chair).

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad presented Earl Stephanson with a Certificate of Congratulations.

Mr. Stephanson, on behalf of the Members of the Advisory Board, thanked the Members of Council and the City Administration for their continued support.

B.1.d.Canadian Soccer Association National Club Championships 2000 (D. Thiele).

Councillor D. Thiele announced that the Edmonton Youth Interdistrict Soccer Association, which consists of teams from St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Edmonton, was declared by the Canadian Soccer Association, as the Youth Organization of the Year within the Soccer Community. Of the ten Alberta representatives at the Canadian Soccer Association National Club Championships, which ended October 9, 2000, nine were from the Edmonton/Sherwood Park region. Councillor D. Thiele, on behalf of all Members of Council, congratulated the winning teams for their outstanding achievements.

B.2.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor

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

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Edmonton Police Service Model (R. Rosenberger). 

That the October 2, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Freedom of the City – Edmonton Salutes. 

That the granting of Freedom of the City to HMCS Edmonton May 5, 2002, and the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group and 4 Airfield Engineer Squadron May 3, 2003 be approved. / Corporate Svcs.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a.FCM Request for Federal Funding for Sustainable Urban Transportation. 

  1. That the City of Edmonton support the initiative of FCM and the Greater Vancouver Regional District to secure Federal funding for Sustainable Urban Transportation from existing Federal fuel tax funding sources.
  1. That the Mayor write to FCM and the Greater Vancouver Regional District indicating the City of Edmonton’s support.
/ Transportation & Streets
Mayor

G.1.d.Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board Recommendation on Affordable Fares (Approach the Province to Provide Assistance for Low Income Transit Riders Including AISH Recipients). 

1.That the September 24, 2000 Community Services Department report be received for information.
2.That the Community Services and Transportation and Streets Departments, in consultation with community groups, provide an additional report detailing a strategy for achieving a more adequate transportation allowance from the Province for SFI, AISH and other low income groups. / Community Svcs.
Transportation & Streets
Due: Dec. 19, 2000

G.1.f.Proposed Negotiations with Capital Region Sewage Commission – Timetable Detailing Process and Implications for Future Relationships. 

1.That the August 21, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be received for information.
2.That the Asset Management and Public Works Department work with the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission to develop a framework for a modified Master Agreement and the development of a Coordinating Committee for the Transportation and Public Works Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee of the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission to consider at their next meeting. / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a.Deputy Mayor Terms – November 1st, 2000 to October 23rd, 2001. 

That the Deputy Mayor Terms for November 1st,2000 to October 23rd, 2001 (Attachment 1 of the August 10, 2000 Office of the City Manager report) be approved. / City Manager
All Councillors

H.1.b.Standing Committee Membership – October 17th, 2000 to October 23rd, 2001. 

That the following Standing Committee membership for the period of October 17th, 2000 to October 23rd, 2001, be approved:
1.Community Services Committee:
Councillor Bryan Anderson
Councillor Wendy Kinsella
Councillor Larry Langley
Councillor Michael Phair
2.Transportation & Public Works Committee:
Councillor Terry Cavanagh
Councillor Leroy Chahley
Councillor Rose Rosenberger
Councillor Jim Taylor
3.Executive Committee:
Mayor Bill Smith
Councillor Allan Bolstad
Councillor Robert Noce
Councillor Dave Thiele / City Manager
All Councillors
All General Managers
H.1.b. cont’d.
City Manager
All Councillors
All General Managers

H.1.d.November 2nd, 2000 Special City Council Meeting – Change of Start Time and Location. 

That the November 2nd, 2000 Special City Council meeting:
a)be used to conduct interviews for the City Manager.
b)start at 9:00 a.m.
c)be held in the Councillors’ Boardroom. / City Manager
All General Managers

carried

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.e.City of Edmonton Projects for the Federal Infrastructure Program. 

MOVED L. Chahley – R. Rosenberger

That this item be postponed to the October 31, 2000 City Council meeting.

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

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, M. Phair,

J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

B.3.DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele

That City Council hear from A. Pirbhai on the following item:

G.1.c. – Edmonton Transit Fare Strategy Review.

Councillor W. Kinsella answered Council’s questions.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.h.Status of the 2001 Championships in Athletics.

Councillor W. Kinsella requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on the status of the 2001 Championships in Athletics.

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley

That Councillor W. Kinsella be allowed to make a motion without notice.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,

J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:L. Chahley.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

MOVED W. Kinsella – R. Noce

1.That, subsequent to and as a result of the October 24th, 2000 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Local Organizing Committee of the 2001 Championships in Athletics, the Office of the City Manager prepare a report to Council on the status of the Championships, including:
  • The status of the City’s financial obligations;
  • An update on the enhancements to City owned facilities; and
  • Any other information relevant to Council’s interests.
2.This report be prepared for the October 31, 2000 City Council meeting. / City Manager
Due: Oct. 31, 2000

Councillor W. Kinsella answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.1.f.Cancellation of the November 1, 2000 Council Services Committee Meeting.

Councillor R. Noce requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on cancelling the November 1, 2000 Council Services Committee meeting.

MOVED J. Taylor – R. Rosenberger

That Councillor R. Noce be allowed to make a motion without notice.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,

J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:L. Chahley.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

MOVED R. Noce – R. Rosenberger

That the November 1, 2000 Council Services Committee meeting be cancelled. / City Manager

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

B.1.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.e.Welcome to the Students from Father Leo Green School
(A. Bolstad).

Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad welcomed the Grade 6 students from the Father Leo Green School, and their teacher, Ms. Marr.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Elm Tree Update (M. Phair).

“I would like an updated report on Elm trees in Edmonton that includes:
  1. Incident of Dutch Elm Disease and beetles trapped.
  2. Dothiorella fungus.
  3. Research conducted on Elm trees at the University of Alberta.
  4. Status of Dutch Elm Disease Prevention Program.
  5. Planting of new Dutch Elm trees.
I would like this inquiry to return to the Community Services Committee.” / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: Dec. 11, 2000

D.1.b.Ravine Bank at the 102 Avenue Bridge and the East Side of Groat Road (M. Phair).

“I would like the following information from the Transportation and Streets Department on the ravine bank at the 102 Avenue bridge and Groat Road (east side):
  1. What work and what costs have been incurred at this site regarding the ravine bank?
  2. What is the status of the stability of the bank at this location?
I would like this information to return in a month.” / Transportation & Streets
Due: Nov. 21, 2000

D.1.c.McIntyre Park (M. Phair).

“I recently received a letter dated September 20, 2000 from the Old Strathcona Foundation regarding McIntyre Park (Gazebo Park) in Old Strathcona. I would like information from the Community Services Department on the condition of the park and plans for repairs and/or upgrades. I would like this information to return to the Community Services Committee.” / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: Dec. 11, 2000

D.1.d.Policy for Honouring Former Mayors of The City of Edmonton
(R. Noce).

“I would ask the Planning and Development Department to respond to the following questions:
  1. What is the policy of the City of Edmonton relating to the honouring of and/or naming of facilities, parks, etc. for former Mayors of the City of Edmonton?
  2. If no policy exists, would the Department support the creation of a consistent policy to be applied to every Mayor of the City of Edmonton?
  3. Please provide a summary of how all previous Mayors have been honoured by the City of Edmonton beginning with Mr. Matthew McCauley in 1892 and concluding with Ms. Jan Reimer in 1995.
I would ask the Department to respond directly to the Executive Committee by November 29, 2000.” / Planning & Dev.
Exec. Committee
Due: Nov. 29, 2000

D.1.e.Effect of Interest Free Borrowing on Major Capital Projects
(B. Anderson).

“The federal government’s Green Municipal Investment Fund, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, includes the possibility of providing reduced interest loan amounts. Recently Alberta has been receiving negative publicity surrounding the whole area of C02 emissions. In addition, all municipalities in the Province of Alberta are dealing with mounting expenditures in the provision of new, and the maintenance of old, infrastructure.
If the Province of Alberta were to establish an interest-free loan fund (to assist Alberta municipalities with the increasing costs of new infrastructure, the repair of aging infrastructure, and projects that would decrease our provincial C02 emissions), could the Administration provide an example of the effect interest-free borrowing would have on major capital projects like Edmonton’s SLRT? Could the Administration provide the impact such large construction projects would have on Edmonton’s economy and on the province’s economic development?
I would like this inquiry to come back to the Executive Committee at the same time as the Administrative report on ‘A Strategy to Achieve an Equitable Relationship’.” / Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
Due: TBD

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b.Regional Health Authority Elections (R. Noce). 

MOVED R. Noce – M. Phair

That the October 2, 2000 Office of the City Manager report be referred to the Executive Committee. / City Manager
Exec. Committee
Due: Oct. 25, 2000

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,

R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,

D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley.

ABSENT:B. Smith.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b.I –human 2000 Peace Initiative; the Gun Sculpture - Funding Request. 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele

That I-human’s request for $55,000 to offset operating expenses related to the I-human 2000 Peace Initiative Gun Sculpture be approved. (Source of Funds: Council Contingency.)

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; D. Belanger, Corporate Services Department; and
M. Kroening, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION: M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, J. Taylor.

ABSENT: B. Smith.

E.1.c.Budget Process - City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget. 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele

1.That the Orders of the Day for the December 14th, 2000 Special City Council meeting be revised to start at 9:30 a.m. instead of 1:30 p.m.
2.That the following dates be added to City Council’s deliberation of the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget, if required:
a)Wednesday, December 20th, 2000 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and
b)Thursday, December 21st, 2000 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
3.That following the public release of the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget on November 7th, 2000, Councillors will have until Noon on Tuesday, November 14th, 2000 to submit to the Office of the City Clerk:
a)written questions to the Administration on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget; and
b)a written initial list of departments and agencies they wish to have presentations from on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget.
4.That the Office of the City Clerk circulate the list of written questions and the list of departments and agencies, that have been requested to make a presentation, to all Members of City Council and make the lists available to the public.
5.That the Administration prepare for the November 30th, 2000 Special City Council meeting responses to the Councillors’ written questions on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget.
6.That for the Non-Statutory Public Hearing on November 23rd and 24th, 2000, on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget:
a)the Orders of the Day be suspended and replaced with the revised Orders of the Day contained in Attachment 1(of the October 3, 2000 Office of the City Manager/Corporate Services Department report); and
b)the procedures for the conducting of the Non-Statutory Public Hearing (Attachment 1) be adopted.
7.That for the November 30th, 2000 Special City Council meeting:
a)S. 51(1) of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw be suspended to allow the City Manager to introduce the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget and to respond to overall questions from City Council on the Budget without a motion on the floor; and
b)S. 68 of Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw be suspended to allow the mover of the main motion on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget to make amendments to the main motion.
8.That the procedures outlined in Attachment 2 be used for City Council’s deliberation on the City of Edmonton’s 2001 Budget. / City Manager
All General Managers
E.1.c. cont’d
City Manager
All General Managers

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

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,

R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith.

E.1.d.Alternatives to Balance the Standing Committee Workload. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Taylor

That the October 6, 2000 Office of the City Manager report be received for information.

POSTPONED

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

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That the following motion be postponed until 1:30 p.m:

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Taylor

That the October 6, 2000 Office of the City Manager report be received for information.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,

J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson.