Minutes for City Council December 17, 2008 meeting.



City Council Minutes

December 17, 2008

|Present: |

|B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, |

|D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. |

|Absent: |

|S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi. |

|Also In Attendance: |

|A. B. Maurer, City Manager |

|A. Sinclair, City Clerk |

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order

Deputy Mayor T. Caterina called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillors K. Leibovici and A. Sohi were absent.

Opening Prayer

Chavurat HaShir – Singing Group from Temple Beth Ora performed prior to commencement of the City Council meeting.

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty – D. Thiele:

1. That the December 17, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted, with the following changes:

a. Additions: (Addenda require a Special Resolution)

E.10. Request from Greater Edmonton Foundation for Tax Refund

E.13. Purchase of an Interest in Land – For Malmo Plains Storm Management Facility

H.3. Bylaw 15054 – Amendment to the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan

H.4. Bylaw 15055 – Amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighourhood Structure Plan

H.5. Bylaw 15056 – Rezoning from Ag to DC1, located on the east side of 97 Street NW and south of 157 Avenue NW, Eaux Claires

b. Deletions:

P.4. Event Update

|That item P.4. be deleted from the agenda. |City Manager |

c. Replacements:

D Status of Reports – Executive Committee – December 10, 2008

Revised report

d. P.6. Appointment of 2009 Board of Directors to the

107 Avenue and Area Business Association

Revised Attachment 1

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Moved D. Thiele – L. Sloan:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

• November 24, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

• November 19/20/21, 2008, City Council

• November 17, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

• November 12/13, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

A.4. Protocol Items

Community Partners in Snug (T. Caterina)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor T. Caterina recognized a coalition of community partners who have created a successful program to support vulnerable individuals struggling with addictions, homelessness, violence and sexual exploitation. The coalition includes: Edmonton Police Service, Metis Child and Family Services, Prostitution Awareness and Action Foundation of Edmonton, Safedmonton, Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, YMCA Housing Program, Catholic Social Services, Edmonton Food Bank, Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation’s Crossroads Program, Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre, Elizabeth House, Capital Health, Health for Two, Alberta Human Resources Income Support Program, Kindred House, and the City of Edmonton’s Strategic Services Research and Innovation Section.

Office of Infrastructure and Funding Strategy (T. Caterina)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor T. Caterina recognized award-winning employees from the City of Edmonton’s Office of Infrastructure and Funding Strategy, including Konrad Siu, Director of Infrastructure Planning, and members of his team. They received the Silver Award in the Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s Public Sector Leadership Award, Municipal Category. The award recognized “Edmonton’s innovative approach to infrastructure management – defining needs and developing solutions.”

CUTA Recognition of Donate-A-Ride (D. Thiele)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Thiele recognized the efforts of Councillors K. Krushell and B. Anderson, as well as former Councillor A. Bolstad, for their leadership in establishing and maintaining the Donate-A-Ride program. The Canadian Urban Transit Association recently presented these individuals with Volunteer/Advocate Awards to commemorate their achievements in promoting public transit in Canada. The Donate-A-Ride program currently provides more than 500,000 transit tickets each year to Edmontonians in need.

Meals On Wheels (L. Sloan)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor L. Sloan recognized the importance of the Edmonton Meals On Wheels program to the elderly and housebound in Edmonton for more than 38 years. Meals On Wheels makes it possible for these people to continue to live independently in their own homes. She urged Edmontonians and Members of Council to volunteer some of their time over the holiday season to help meet the needs of this program.

Former City Arborist – Milton Davies (L. Sloan)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor L. Sloan acknowledged the work of Milton Davies, registered forester with the Alberta College of Foresters and one of the few Canadians ever granted membership in the American Society of Consulting Arborists. He was employed as a professional urban forester with the City of Edmonton for 20 years, until retiring in 2008. Councillor Sloan thanked Mr. Davies for his advocacy and faithful stewardship of Edmonton’s urban forest.

Hope Mission Van Program (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Iveson recognized the Hope Mission Van program, a partnership between Hope Mission, the City’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Edmonton Police Service. Often homeless and other vulnerable people need assistance, but not necessarily of a medical nature. Hope Mission’s van can offer that help, freeing up EMS to respond to other calls. In the past year, the Hope Mission van responded to 1,400 calls.

Congratulations to Amateur Sports Teams (B. Anderson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson congratulated a number of amateur sports teams for their accomplishments.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

City Council selected the following items for debate: E.5., E.9., E.10., E.11., E.14., P.5.

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty – D. Thiele:

D. STATUS OF REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL

D.1. Request for Services – Enoch Cree Nation

|That the revised due date of March 10, 2009, be approved. |Planning & Dev. |

| |Due: Mar. 10/09 |

D. STATUS OF REPORTS – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

D.1. Development of the Film Industry in Alberta

|That the revised due date of January 28, 2009, be approved. |EEDC |

| |Due: Jan. 28/09 |

D.2. Construction Noise on Infill Projects in Existing Neighbourhoods

|That the revised due date of February 11, 2009, be approved. |Planning & Dev. |

| |Due: Feb. 11/09 |

D.3. Regulation of Massage Therapy

|That the revised due date of July 15, 2009, be approved. |Planning & Dev. |

| |Due: Jul. 15/09 |

E. REPORTS

E.1. Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations’ 2009 Budgets

|That the following Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations 2009 budgets, identified in |Planning & Dev. |

|the November 25, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP134, be approved: | |

|Alberta Avenue Business Association | |

|Beverly Business Association | |

|Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association | |

|Downtown Business Association | |

|Fort Road Business and Community Association | |

|Inglewood Business Association | |

|Kingsway Business Association | |

|Northwest Industrial Business Association | |

|Old Strathcona Business Association | |

|Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association | |

|124 Street and Area Business Association | |

E.2. 107 Avenue and Area Business Association (BRZ) 2009 Budget

|That the 107 Avenue and Area Business Association (BRZ) 2009 Budget, outlined in Attachment 1 of the|Planning & Dev. |

|November 25, 2008, Planning and Development report 2008PDP143, be approved. | |

E.3. Appointment of 2009 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton

|That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the November 19, 2008, Planning and Development |Planning & Dev. |

|Department report 2008PDP135, as the Board of Directors for the Alberta Avenue; Beverly; Chinatown | |

|and Little Italy; Downtown; Fort Road; Inglewood; Kingsway; Northwest Industrial; Old Strathcona; | |

|Stony Plain Road and Area; and 124 Street and Area Business Associations, be appointed for the terms| |

|January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. | |

E.4. Approval of Board Assignments - Assessment Review Board

|That the Board Assignments to the Assessment Review Boards for 2009, as outlined in Attachment 1 of|Corporate Svcs. |

|the November 26, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008CACA46, be approved. | |

E.6. The Social Enterprise Fund – Status Update

|That the November 28, 2008, Community Services Department report 2008CSS011 be received for |Community Svcs. |

|information. | |

E.7. Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Changes

|That a Special City Council meeting be held on February 3, 2009, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and February |Corporate Svcs. |

|4, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, for the purpose of Strategic Business Planning and Budget Process | |

|Review. | |

E.8. Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

|That the Diversity and Inclusion Policy C538, as presented in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2008, |Deputy City Manager |

|Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM017, be approved. | |

E.12. Adoption of an Amendment to the 100 Avenue Planning Study

|That the amendment to the 100 Avenue Planning Study, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 14, |Planning & Dev. |

|2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP499 be approved. | |

E.13. Purchase of an Interest in Land – For Malmo Plains Storm Management Facility

|That the purchase of a 1.93 hectare Utility Right of Way, as described on Attachment 1 and shown on |AMPW |

|Attachment 2 of the Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2008PW5845, be approved. | |

P. PRIVATE

P.1. Externally Nominated Appointments to Civic Agencies

|That the appointment of externally nominated representatives to various Civic Agencies, as outlined |Corporate Svcs. |

|in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008CACA43, be | |

|approved for the term January 1 to December 31, 2009. | |

|That Attachment 2 of the November 25, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008CACA43, remain | |

|private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24, of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy | |

|Act. | |

P.2. Approval of Recruitment Profile – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

|That the recruitment profile for the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2009 Director |Corporate Svcs. |

|recruitment campaign, outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2008, Corporate Services | |

|Department report 2008CACA45, be approved, and recruitment for five Directors commence. | |

P.3. Audit Committee Report - External Audit Contract Extension

|That the external audit contract with Deloitte and Touche LLP be extended to cover the December 31, |Finance & Treas. |

|2009, year-end audit, with the terms of extension in a form acceptable to the City Manager. |City Manager |

|That the November 12, 2008, Finance and Treasury Department report 2008FTF028 remain private pursuant| |

|to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. | |

P.6. Appointment of 2009 Board of Directors to the 107 Avenue and Area Business Association (BRZ)

|That the following individuals be appointed to the Board of Directors for the 107 Avenue and Area |Planning & Dev. |

|Business Association (BRZ) for the term January 1 to December 31, 2009: Dwane Kunitz, Mebrat Seyoum, | |

|Keith Harcus, Lorne Wensel, Marie Olah, Lewis Rodney and John McLaughlin. | |

|That the November 25, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDP144 remain private, | |

|pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. | |

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Moved L. Sloan – K. Krushell:

1. That City Council hear from the following delegations:

E.10. Request from Greater Edmonton Foundation for Tax Refund

R. Swonek, Executive Director, Greater Edmonton Foundation

E.11. Request from Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute for Tax Refund

S. Rolingher, Duncan & Craig

2. That the following items be made time specific:

E.11. Request from Buddhist Research Institute for Tax Refund

First item at 9:30 a.m.

E.12. Adoption of an Amendment to the 100 Avenue Planning Study

Second item at 9:30 a.m.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

B.3. Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1. Bylaw 15079 - Amendment to Bylaw 13542 to Designate the William Paskins Residence

F.3. Bylaw 15113 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14847, as amended by Bylaw 15032, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects

H. THIRD READING BYLAWS

H.1. Bylaw 14480 – Rezoning from RF1 to CB2; located East of 162 Street NW and North of 100A Avenue NW, Glenwood

H.2. Bylaw 14484 - Closure of a portion of lane on Plan 2331HW, located east of 162 Street NW and north of 100A Avenue NW, Glenwood

H.3. Bylaw 15054 - Amendment to the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan

H.4. Bylaw 15055 - Amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighbourhood Structure Plan

H.5. Bylaw 15056 - Rezoning from AG to DC1, located on the east side of 97 Street NW and south of 157 Avenue NW, Eaux Claires

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 15079 and 15113 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 15079 and 15113 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 15079 and 15113 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

|That Bylaws 15079, 15113, 14480, 14484, 15054, 15055 and 15056 be read a third time. |Distribution List |

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

C.1. Best Practices – 2006 Alberta Municipal Affairs Detailed Assessment Audit (L. Sloan)

|That Administration return to Executive Committee with a report outlining the investment and |Planning & Dev. |

|accompanying program directives taken to conform to best practices and recommendations arising |Exec. Committee |

|from the 2006 Alberta Municipal Affairs Detailed Assessment Audit. |Due: Feb. 11/09 |

C.2. Ratios of Affordable Housing (B. Henderson/J. Batty)

|A number of neighbourhoods in the City of Edmonton are under stress due to a high ratio of |Planning & Dev. |

|low-cost housing, both market and non market. |Exec. Committee |

|What planning tools are available to address equitable distribution and disbursement of low |Due: Feb. 11/09 |

|cost housing, i.e., maximum percentages, spatial disbursement or any other possible tools? | |

|What mechanisms are being used by other municipalities across Canada and North America to deal | |

|with this question, i.e., Chicago, Toronto, Calgary and others, either in the |C.2. cont. |

|Planning/Zoning/regulatory side or the Housing/program side? | |

|What tools are available to our housing branch to deal with these questions through their | |

|policy? | |

|What would the process be to move forward on mechanisms and policies to deal with this issue | |

|both on the Planning/Zoning/regulatory side and the Housing/program side? | |

E. REPORTS

E.10. Request from Greater Edmonton Foundation for Tax Refund

R. Risling, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

R. Swonek, Executive Director, Greater Edmonton Foundation, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan – R. Hayter:

|That the taxpayer’s request to refund taxes for 2008 on tax roll account 1151117, under the |Planning & Dev. |

|authority of section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, be denied. | |

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

E.11. Request from Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute for Tax Refund

R. Risling, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

S. Rolingher, Duncan & Craig, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

R. Risling, Planning and Development Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and A. Kaplan, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell – R. Hayter:

|That the taxpayer's request to refund the municipal tax portion of taxes on the properties owned by |Planning & Dev. |

|the Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute, being tax roll accounts 3030061 (Plan 8422077 Block 64 Lot| |

|1), 3030079 (Plan 8422077 Block 64 Lot 2), 3030087 (Plan 8422077 Block 64 Lot 3), 3030095 (Plan | |

|8422077 Block 64 Lot 4) for 2006, and tax roll account 10068819 (Plan 0627508 Block 64 Lot 15) for | |

|the years 2007 and 2008, in the sum of $29,179.84, be approved. | |

Carried

For the Motion: T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson,

D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Opposed: B. Anderson, J. Batty.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Retroactive Tax Exemptions

Moved B. Henderson – L. Sloan:

|That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on a draft policy to guide Council’s |Planning & Dev. |

|discretionary power to grant retroactive tax exemptions for the construction period for properties |Exec. Committee |

|that become exempt on completion. |Due: Feb. 11/09 |

A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Opposed: T. Caterina.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

G. SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

G.1. Bylaw 15074 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to finance the Edmonton Northlands Capital Construction Project

G.2. Bylaw 15075 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, Edmonton Northlands

Moved J. Batty – K. Krushell:

That items G.1. and G.2. be dealt with now.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:

That the following addendum be added to the agenda:

G.2. Bylaw 15075 – A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, Edmonton Northlands

Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2008, Finance and Treasury Department report 2008FTF026

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

|That the loan agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Northlands, as provided in |Finance & Treas. |

|Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2008, Finance and Treasury report 2008FTF026, be approved. | |

C. Engelking, Finance and Treasury Department, answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15074 and 15075 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

|That Bylaws 15074 and 15075 be read a third time. |Distribution List |

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

P. PRIVATE

P.5. Regional Initiatives Update – Verbal Report

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That item P.5. be dealt with now.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved D. Iveson – B. Anderson:

That Council meet in private pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Council met in private at 11:17 a.m.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That Council meet in public.

Carried

For the Motion: T. Caterina, R. Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,

K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons,

K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Council met in public at 11:50 a.m.

Moved D. Iveson – K. Krushell:

That Council recess now and reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, T. Caterina, R. Hayter, B. Henderson,

D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Opposed: J. Batty.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Council recessed at 11:51 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:33 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Caterina presided.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillors E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici and A. Sohi were absent.

E. REPORTS

E.5. Office of the City Auditor 2009 Annual Work Plan

Moved D. Thiele – J. Batty:

|That the Office of the City Auditor 2009 Annual Work Plan, Attachment 1 of the November 13, 2008, |City Auditor |

|Office of the City Auditor report 2008OCA009, be approved. | |

D. Wiun, City Auditor, answered Council's questions.

Councillors K. Krushell and R. Hayter entered the meeting.

D. Wiun, City Auditor answered Council's questions.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

E.9. Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance - City of Edmonton Participation in the ACAA

Moved D. Thiele – B. Henderson:

That the City of Edmonton become a member of the Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance, as outlined in the November 16, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM047.

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

Amendment Moved L. Sloan – D. Thiele:

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee, providing preliminary results of air emissions in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan area, the details of the ACAA proposal to monitor Edmonton air quality, and proposed funding model for air quality stations.

Carried

For the

Amendment: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Motion as Amended, put:

|That the City of Edmonton become a member of the Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance, as outlined in |Deputy City Manager |

|the November 16, 2008, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2008DCM047. | |

|That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee, providing preliminary results of air |Part 2 |

|emissions in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan area, the details of the ACAA proposal to monitor |Exec. Committee |

|Edmonton air quality, and proposed funding model for air quality stations. |Due: July 15/09 |

Carried

For the Motion

as Amended: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

E.14. LRT Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria - Recommended Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria Used for LRT Planning Studies

Moved D. Thiele – R. Hayter:

That the recommended LRT Route Planning and Evaluation Criteria, as outlined in the November 12, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540, be approved.

R. Boutilier, General Manager, and B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor T. Caterina vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor

R. Hayter presided. Deputy Mayor T. Caterina left the meeting.

B. Latte and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor T. Caterina re-entered the meeting. Acting Mayor

R. Hayter vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor T. Caterina presided.

A. Laughlin, R. Boutilier, General Manager, and B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Krushell – L. Sloan:

That the following motion and the November 12, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540 be referred to Administration to set up a process for Members of Council to review the LRT Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria:

Moved D. Thiele – R. Hayter:

That the recommended LRT Route Planning and Evaluation Criteria, as outlined in the November 12, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540, be approved.

Lost

For the Motion: B. Henderson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

Opposed: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

D. Iveson, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Amendment Moved B. Henderson – L. Sloan:

That the following be added after “be approved”:

“with the following amendment:

That the “natural environment” be given a rating of 2 in the Level 2 – Evaluation Criteria for the LRT Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 12, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540.”

Carried

For the

Amendment: J. Batty, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,

L. Sloan.

Opposed: B. Anderson, T. Caterina, R. Hayter, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Henderson – L. Sloan:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

Carried

For the Motion: J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter, B. Henderson,

D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Opposed:` B. Anderson.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

B. Latte and A. Laughlin, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Motion as Amended, put

|That the recommended LRT Route Planning and Evaluation Criteria, as outlined in the November 12, |Transportation |

|2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540, be approved, with the following amendment: | |

|That the “natural environment” be given a rating of 2 in the Level 2 – Evaluation Criteria for the | |

|LRT Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 12, | |

|2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD5540. | |

Carried

For the Motion

as Amended: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Opposed: K. Krushell.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

Moved B. Anderson – J. Batty:

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete the agenda.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, L. Sloan.

Opposed:` D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.2. Bylaw 15105 - Designation of the Chandler Barn as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved D. Thiele – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 15105 be read a first time.

L. Collins and P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson – 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: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,

A. Sohi.

L. Collins, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Motion on First Reading of Bylaw 15105, put:

Carried

For the Motion: J. Batty, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, D. Thiele.

Opposed: B. Anderson, T. Caterina, R. Hayter.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,

A. Sohi.

Moved D. Thiele – K. Krushell:

That Bylaw 15105 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, B. Henderson,

D. Iveson, K. Krushell, D. Thiele.

Opposed: R. Hayter.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,

A. Sohi.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 15105 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Caterina, R. Hayter,

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, D. Thiele.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,

A. Sohi.

Moved B. Henderson – D. Thiele:

|That Bylaw 15105 be read a third time. |Distribution List |

Carried

For the Motion: J. Batty, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,

K. Krushell, D. Thiele.

Opposed: B. Anderson, R. Hayter.

Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,

A. Sohi.

R. NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor T. Caterina asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

S. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

________________________ ________________________

Mayor City Clerk

INDEX

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 17, 2008

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 1

A.1. Call to Order 1

Opening Prayer 1

A.2. Adoption of Agenda 1

A.3. Adoption of Minutes 2

A.4. Protocol Items 3

Community Partners in Snug (T. Caterina) 3

Congratulations to Amateur Sports Teams (B. Anderson) 4

CUTA Recognition of Donate-A-Ride (D. Thiele) 3

Former City Arborist – Milton Davies (L. Sloan) 4

Hope Mission Van Program (D. Iveson) 4

Meals On Wheels (L. Sloan) 3

Office of Infrastructure and Funding Strategy (T. Caterina) 3

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 4

B.1. Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items 4

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear 8

B.3. Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 9

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES 10

C.1. Best Practices – 2006 Alberta Municipal Affairs Detailed Assessment Audit (L. Sloan) 10

C.2. Ratios of Affordable Housing (B. Henderson/J. Batty) 10

D. STATUS OF REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL 4

D.1. Development of the Film Industry in Alberta 5

D. STATUS OF REPORTS – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4

D.1. Request for Services – Enoch Cree Nation 4

D.2. Construction Noise on Infill Projects in Existing Neighbourhoods 5

D.3. Regulation of Massage Therapy 5

E. REPORTS 5/11/15

E.1. Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations’ 2009 Budgets 5

E.2. 107 Avenue and Area Business Association (BRZ) 2009 Budget 5

E.3. Appointment of 2009 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton 6

E.4. Approval of Board Assignments - Assessment Review Board 6

E.5. Office of the City Auditor 2009 Annual Work Plan 15

E.6. The Social Enterprise Fund – Status Update 6

E.7. Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Changes 6

E.8. Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement 6

E.9. Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance - City of Edmonton Participation in the ACAA 15

E.10. Request from Greater Edmonton Foundation for Tax Refund 11

E.11. Request from Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute for Tax Refund 11

Retroactive Tax Exemptions 12

E.12. Adoption of an Amendment to the 100 Avenue Planning Study 6

E.13. Purchase of an Interest in Land – For Malmo Plains Storm Management Facility 7

E.14. LRT Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria - Recommended Route Planning and Route Evaluation Criteria Used for LRT Planning Studies 16

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS 9/18

F.1. Bylaw 15079 - Amendment to Bylaw 13542 to Designate the William Paskins Residence 9

F.2. Bylaw 15105 - Designation of the Chandler Barn as a Municipal Historic Resource 19

F.3. Bylaw 15113 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14847, as amended by Bylaw 15032, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects 9

G. SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS 12

G.1. Bylaw 15074 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to finance the Edmonton Northlands Capital Construction Project 12

G.2. Bylaw 15075 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, Edmonton Northlands 12

H. THIRD READING BYLAWS 9

H.1. Bylaw 14480 – Rezoning from RF1 to CB2; located East of 162 Street NW and North of 100A Avenue NW, Glenwood 9

H.2. Bylaw 14484 - Closure of a portion of lane on Plan 2331HW, located east of 162 Street NW and north of 100A Avenue NW, Glenwood 9

H.3. Bylaw 15054 - Amendment to the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan 9

H.4. Bylaw 15055 - Amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighbourhood Structure Plan 9

H.5. Bylaw 15056 - Rezoning from AG to DC1, located on the east side of 97 Street NW and south of 157 Avenue NW, Eaux Claires 9

P. PRIVATE 7/14

P.1. Externally Nominated Appointments to Civic Agencies 7

P.2. Approval of Recruitment Profile – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 7

P.3. Audit Committee Report - External Audit Contract Extension 7

P.4. Event Update 2

P.5. Regional Initiatives Update – Verbal Report 14

P.6. Appointment of 2009 Board of Directors to the 107 Avenue and Area Business Association (BRZ) 8

R. NOTICES OF MOTION 20

S. ADJOURNMENT 20

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