Agenda for City Council February 27, 2008 meeting.



City Council Agenda

February 27, 2008

9:30 a.m.

Council Chamber

|Orders of the Day: | | |

|9:30 a.m. | |Call to Order |

|9:30 a.m., First Item |E.1. |Edmonton 2007 Cultural Capital – Overview and Highlights |

|12 noon | |Adjournment |

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order

Deputy Mayor: Councillor K. Krushell

Acting Mayor: Councillor K. Leibovici

Opening Prayer

Bishop David Motiuk

Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Recommendation

That the February 27, 2008, City Council meeting agenda be adopted.

Addenda require a Special Resolution.

Deletions require a unanimous vote.

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Recommendation

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

• February 13, 2008, City Council

• February 12, 2008, Special City Council

• February 11/12/13, 2008, City Council Public Hearing

A.4. Protocol Items

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

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

Recommendation

That the recommendations on all items be passed with the exception of the following (which are selected for debate):

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear

Refer to Summary of Agenda Changes for any requests made.

B.3. Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

E. REPORTS

E.1. Edmonton 2007 Cultural Capital – Overview and Highlights

Time Specific: 9:30 a.m., First Item of Business

Edmonton Arts Council Recommendation

|That the February 20, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC003 be received for information. |

Summary

This information report provides an overview of Edmonton 2007 Cultural Capital.

Delegation: L. Huffman/J. Mahon

E.2. Edmonton Arts Council – 2007 Community Investment Program Emergency Grant Recommendations

Recommendation of Community Services Committee

|That the Community Investment Program Emergency Grant recommendations be approved as follows: |

|$5,000 be allocated to the Edmonton Weaver’s Guild to support direct moving costs and a portion of the organizations |

|storage costs. |

|$4,438.75 be allocated to the St. George of England Society to support direct moving costs. |

History

At the February 19, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, the February 8, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC002 was considered.

Summary

A total of $9,438.75 is recommended in Emergency funding support.

Delegation: J. Mahon

E.3. Edmonton Arts Council – 2007 Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations

Recommendation of Community Services Committee

|That the Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 6, |

|2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC001, be approved. |

History

At the February 19, 2008, Community Services Committee meeting, the February 6, 2008, Edmonton Arts Council report 2008EAC001 was considered.

Summary

A total of $7,150 is recommended in Travel Grants.

Delegation: J. Mahon

E.4. Savings Achieved with the 2% Reduction

Administration Recommendation

|That the February 6, 2008, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2008CBP008 be received for information. |

Summary

The report provides details of Administration’s one-time and ongoing plans to achieve the 2% reduction in Tax Levy increase.

Delegation: A. B. Maurer

E.5. Funding Sources: Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge/

Terwillegar Drive – Stage 1 - Potential Funding Sources

Recommendation of Transportation and Public Works Committee

|That Capital Program 07-66-1462 Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge – Rehab/Growth outlined in Attachment 1 of the |

|February 13, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD2611, for $181,760,000, be approved and financed by: |

|a. Tax-Supported Debt - $170,000,000 |

|Transfer of the Fuel Tax Rebate - $6,620,000 and General Financing - $5,140,000 from Capital Program 03-66-1461 |

|Whitemud/Terwillegar/Stage 1, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 13, 2008, Transportation Department report |

|2008TD2611 |

|That a debt repayment strategy for the $170,000,000 Tax-Supported Debt be presented to City Council before the end of|

|June 2008. |

History

At the February 19, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, the February 13, 2008, Transportation Department report 2008TD2611 was considered and the following motion was passed:

That Administration report on:

a. what measures will be taken to deal with the traffic on Quesnell Bridge during construction

b. how these measures will be communicated to the public

and return to the April 22, 2008, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.

Summary

The funding of Capital Program 07-66-1462 Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge – Rehab/Growth is required to construct the Whitemud Drive/ Quesnell Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Delegation: R. Boutilier/M. Koziol

E.6. Report on Election Statements from the 2007 General Municipal Election and 2007 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements

Administration Recommendation

|That the February 20, 2008, Office of the City Manager report 2008CMC002 be received for information. |

Summary

This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Bylaw 10407, the Disclosure Bylaw.

Delegation: D. H. Edey

E.7. Expropriation of Lands - Along 137 and 153 Avenues and 142 Street

Recommendation of Executive Committee

|That City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act, approve the expropriation |

|of the properties legally described in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report |

|2008COL004 and Administration take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations |

|including either: |

|through the registration of a Certificate of Approval of expropriation; or |

|through a Section 30 Agreement whereby the owner consents to the acquisition of the land. |

History

At the February 20, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the January 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008COL004 was considered.

Summary

Through its statutory capacity as an Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act, City Council approval is required in order to complete the expropriation of the subject properties described in Attachment 1.

Delegation: D. Piecowye/R. Daviss

E.8. Expropriation of Temporary Exclusive Rights of Way - Lands Along 137 and 153 Avenues and 142 Street

Recommendation of Executive Committee

|That City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act, approve the expropriation |

|of the properties legally described in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report |

|2008COL005 and Administration take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations |

|including either: |

|through the registration of a Certificate of Approval of expropriation; or |

|through a Section 30 Agreement whereby the owner consents to the acquisition of the land. |

History

At the February 20, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the January 28, 2008, Corporate Services Department report 2008COL005 was considered.

Summary

Through its statutory capacity as an Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act, City Council approval is required in order to complete the expropriation of the subject properties described in Attachment 1.

Delegation: D. Piecowye/R. Daviss

E.9. Council Visioning Session on Planning Issues

Recommendation of Executive Committee

|That a visioning session be held in June 2008 for City Council to discuss planning issues including green design with|

|an initial presentation on best practices for design and development. |

History

At the February 20, 2008, Executive Committee meeting, the January 30, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2008PDD010 was received for information.

Delegation: R. G. Klassen

E.10. Rescheduling of City Council Public Hearing and City Council Meeting

Administration Recommendation

|That the March 25, 2008, City Council Public Hearing be rescheduled to March 26, 2008, from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. in |

|Council Chamber. |

|That the March 26, 2008, City Council meeting be rescheduled to March 25, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in |

|Council Chamber. |

Summary

This report recommends changing meeting dates in order to accommodate Mayor S. Mandel’s schedule and time sensitive reports coming forward to the City Council meeting.

Delegation: D. H. Edey

E.11. Scheduling of Special City Council Meeting – Capital Direction-Setting Workshop]

Report to be Distributed When Available

F. FIRST READING BYLAWS

F.1. Bylaw 14847 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects

Purpose

To authorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects in the amount of $6,200,000.

Summary

• The City will provide The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation access to obtain financing at a fixed interest rate over the entire term of the borrowing to generate a savings over the life of the projects.

• Bylaw 14847 will be resubmitted for second and third readings after the advertising and expiration of the associated petition period.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw will be advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. This Bylaw cannot be signed and thereby passed prior to March 25, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14847 is ready for first reading only and cannot be dealt with prior to the related capital budget adjustment approval.

F.2. Bylaw 14848 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and a controlled corporation, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Purpose

To authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and a controlled corporation, The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

Summary

Bylaw 14848 will be resubmitted for second and third readings after the advertising and expiration of the associated petition period.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw will be advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. This Bylaw cannot be signed and thereby passed prior to March 25, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14848 is ready for first reading only and cannot be dealt with prior to the related capital budget adjustment approval.

F.3. Bylaw 14852 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation Project, Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge – Rehabilitation/Growth

Purpose

To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation Project, Whitemud Drive/Quesnell Bridge - Rehabilitation/Growth in the amount of $170,000,000.

Summary

Bylaw 14852 will be resubmitted for second and third readings after the advertising and expiration of the associated petition period.

Advertising and Signing

This Bylaw will be advertised in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. This Bylaw cannot be signed and thereby passed prior to March 25, 2008.

Readings

Bylaw 14852 is ready for first reading only and cannot be dealt with prior to the related funding approval from tax-supported debt.

N. MOTIONS PENDING

N.1. Amendment to Zoning Bylaw (T. Caterina)

Councillor T. Caterina stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

1. That Administration prepare a text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw adding a zoning overlay similar to the Whyte Avenue Overlay which would restrict the current size of bars and nightclubs in the Alberta Avenue Revitalization area to their current approved size. Further, that no new applications for a bar, nightclub, minor alcohol sales or major alcohol sales establishment be allowed unless the proposed property is rezoned to Direct Control.

2. That this Bylaw be brought forward for Council’s consideration for first reading only and that a public hearing not be advertised or held until second reading, should first reading pass.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 13, 2008

N.2. Burying of Overhead Cables (K. Leibovici)

Councillor K. Leibovici stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council she will move:

That $250,000 from the Mature Neighbourhood Program be directed to fund the burying of overhead cables on City property along McKenzie Drive in the Crestwood Neighbourhood and that Administration work with the neighbourhood property owners on burying the cables from the property line to their homes.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 13, 2008

R. NOTICES OF MOTION

P. PRIVATE

P.1. Appointment of Externally Nominated Representative to Naming Committee

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.2. Budget Adjustment for City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation Affordable Housing Projects

To be discussed in private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.3. Greater Edmonton Foundation – Recommendation to Fill Two Vacancies

To be discussed in private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

S. ADJOURNMENT

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