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S. Mandel; K. Krushell, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan |
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A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, J. Batty, E. Gibbons, T. Caterina S. Farbrother, City Manager M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk L. Long, Office of the City Clerk |
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CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1 |
Call to Order |
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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That the June 24, 2013, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: Additions: 6.3 Johnson Road Subdivision - Supplemental Information 6.14 Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre - The Galleria Project 6.17 Open Tenders $20,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST) as at June 10, 2013 - Desktop and Mobile Computer Hardware, Software and Related Services (RFP 924107) Replacement Pages: 6.16 Extension of Contract – Request for Approval – Davis LLP |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved K. Diotte: |
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That the June 10, 2013, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted. |
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1.4 |
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Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of Executive Committee, thanked City Staff, Fire Rescue, EPS and Administration, for their response to helping our friends in Calgary during the flood crisis. |
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1.3 |
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Councillor J. Batty thanked all those from the City who were involved with the Triathlon over the 3 days of the event. |
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2. |
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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2.1 |
Select Items for Debate |
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The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 7.1 and 8.1. |
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate: 6.3 Johnson Road Subdivision - Supplemental Information · R. Bennett · C. Bennett · I. Hope · I. Blower · W. Newman · S. McCartan 6.14 Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre – The Galleria Project · D. Kipnes · I. Kipnes · J. Brown |
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Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time. |
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COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1 |
Parking in Mature Neighbourhoods (S. Mandel) |
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REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE |
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STATUS REPORT - NONE |
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REPORTS |
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6.1 |
Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association - 2012 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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D. Kereluk, Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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North Edge Business Association - 2012 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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L. Viarobo, The North Edge Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Johnson Road Subdivision - Supplemental Information |
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R. Risling, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation. C. Bennett; R. Bennett; I. Hope; I. Blower; W. Newman and S. McCartan; made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. L.
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6.4 |
Parking Management - Business Plan, Policy Development and Implementation Strategy |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and G. Cebryk, Transportation; answered the Committee’s questions. |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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City Image and Reputation Initiative |
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Webb, Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered the Committee's
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6.6 |
Drainage Design and Construction Update |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Utility Committee address the Utility Fiscal Policy amendments that may be necessary to allow some of the drainage projects to be funded by grants, such as the Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant. |
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C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.7 |
Bylaw 16482 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 143 - Taxi Loading near Fire Hydrants |
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:
That Bylaw 16482 be given the appropriate readings. |
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6.8 |
Bylaw 16483 - Vehicle for Hire Amendment - Two Year Licensing Model |
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M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in a panel: · A. Seera · B. Manhas, United Cabbies Association · P. Strong, Yellow Cab |
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A. Seera; B. Manhas, United
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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That Executive Committee hear from A. Abdi M. |
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A. Abdi M, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. A. Seera; B. Manhas, United Cabbies Association; and P. Strong, Yellow Cabs, answered the Committee’s questions. S. Mackie and G. Dziwenka, Chief Livery Officer, Sustainable Development; answered the Committee's questions. |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Bylaw 16483 be given the appropriate readings. |
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S. Mackie and G. Dziwenka, Chief Livery Officer, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions. |
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S. Mackie and G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development; answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.9 |
Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off and Taxi Stands at Transit and LRT Stations |
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6.10 |
Notice of Intention to Designate as a Municipal Historic Resource - Knox Evangelical Free Church |
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Notice of Intention to Designate as a Municipal Historic Resource - First Presbyterian Church |
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Notice of Intention to Designate as a Municipal Historic Resource - the A.K. Buckham Residence |
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Notice of Intention to Designate as a Municipal Historic Resource - the Humphreys Residence |
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Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre - The Galleria Project |
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R. Daviss, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. J. Brown and D. Kipnes, made a presentation. J. Brown and I. Kipnes, answered the Committee's questions. A handout provided by T. Keyko, Executive Director, The Edmonton Galleria Project, was distributed to Members of the Committee and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Daviss and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; answered the Committee's questions. |
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That the Committee hear from S. Wolff, AMS Planning and Research, to answer questions only. |
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Infill Action Initiative |
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L. Larson, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee’s questions. P. Ohm and M. McConnell-Boehm, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Extension of Contract - Request for Approval - Davis LLP |
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R. Daviss, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Open Tenders $20,000,000 or Greater (Inclusive of GST as at June 10, 2013 - Desktop and Mobile Computer Hardware, Software and Related Services (RFP 924107) |
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D. Lajeunesse, C. Moore and M. Dinel, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. Councillors K. Krushell and L. Sloan requested this item be referred to City Council without a Committee recommendation. |
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RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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7.1 |
Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant Reconciliation
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Administration prepare a draft letter for consideration by City Council to send to the Province indicating that there are substantial inequities inherent in the Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding allocation, and outlining that the allocation of these funds should include consideration of the age of the infrastructure and the significance of the infrastructure burden on the municipality. |
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Service to the Vehicle for Hire Industry - "One-stop
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PRIVATE REPORTS |
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Sale and Purchase of Lands |
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The Committee met in private at 4:26 p.m., pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Committee met in public at 4:36 p.m. |
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Moved L. Sloan: |
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In Favour: |
Carried |
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S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan |
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Moved K. Krushell: |
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In Favour: |
Carried |
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S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan |
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NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE |
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. |
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10. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The Committee adjourned at 4:37 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk