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CITY COUNCIL
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D. Iveson, B.
Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, |
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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DECISION |
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1. |
CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1 |
Call to Order |
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Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. N. Kherani, President of the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action, led the assembly in prayer. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved B. Esslinger - M. Walters: |
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That the November 6, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change: Addition: · 9.1 Full Settlement of an
Expropriation Claim - Blatchford Redevelopment – PRIVATE |
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In Favour: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken: |
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That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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Members from the
Parliament of the World Religions Office |
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Councillor
A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, introduced |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager, announced that the video on the City of Ideas, which brought the vision of The Way Ahead to life, was the recipient of two important awards in international competitions. The video was presented a Vema Award in the online film category, and it also received a Platinum award in the category of Not-for Profit Film and Video Production, from the Worldfest Houston International Film and Video Festival. Worldfest Houston also presented the video on the City Well Built, with a Gold Award in the Category of Cultural Video Production. |
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Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed participants from the Take our Kids to Work Day, an innovative program created by The Learning Partnership, in which students are exposed to work world in cities all across Canada. |
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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, 6.6 and 9.1. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi: |
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That City Council hear from the following speakers: 6.6 Status of Provincial Support on Family Violence Prevention · J. Fraser, Edmonton Women’s Shelters Ltd. · P. Garrett, Wings of Providence |
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In Favour: |
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D.
Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, |
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Opposed: |
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B. Anderson |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken: |
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That item 6.6 - Status of Provincial Support on Family Violence, be made time specific at 11:30 a.m. |
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Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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2.4 |
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate |
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See items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9. |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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There were no Councillor Inquiries. |
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4. |
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 |
2014 Budget Process - November/December 2013 |
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Moved B. Anderson - A. Sohi: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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6.2 |
2014 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions |
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A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made presentations and answered Council's questions. D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Committee; and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved B. Esslinger - D. Loken: |
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In Favour: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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6.3 |
Leisure Access Program |
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L. Cochrane, General Manager and R. Smyth, Community Services, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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6.4 |
Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Project Grants for Individual Artists |
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Moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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6.5 |
Community Services Advisory Board - Community Investment Hosting Grant |
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Moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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6.6 |
Status of Provincial Support on Family Violence Prevention |
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H. McRae, Community Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, answered Council's questions. J. Fraser, Edmonton Women's Shelters Ltd., made a presentation and answered Council's questions. |
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Moved A. Sohi - B. Henderson: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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7. |
BYLAWS |
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7.1 |
Bylaw 16642 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, High Solids Anaerobics Digestion Facility |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16611 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, acquire and finance Waste Management Branch Projects, Infrastructure and Equipment |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16611 be read a first time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16611 be read a second time. |
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Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16611 be considered for third reading. |
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In Favour: |
Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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7.3 |
Bylaw 16645 - To Amend Bylaw 8621, Edmonton Kingsway Business Revitalization Zone Bylaw |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16645 be read a first time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16645 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16645 be considered for third reading. |
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In Favour: |
Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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7.4 |
Bylaw 16561 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and controlled corporation, the City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16561 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16560 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation affordable housing projects |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16560 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16569 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Stormwater Drainage Project - SE Edmonton Stormwater Trunk 41 Avenue SW |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16569 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16570 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14893, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects - 25 Years |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16570 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16571 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14592, as Amended by Bylaw 14892 - Sanitary Drainage Projects - 25 Years |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16571 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Bylaw 16572 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14294, as Amended by Bylaw 14364 - Sanitary Drainage Projects - 25 Years |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16572 be read a second time. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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8. |
MOTIONS PENDING |
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8.1 |
WIN House III Funding (A. Sohi) |
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Councillor A. Sohi withdrew his motion. See item 6.6. |
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9. |
PRIVATE REPORTS |
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9.1 |
Full Settlement of an Expropriation Claim - Blatchford Redevelopment |
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Council met in private at 1:39 p.m., pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 2:15 p.m. |
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Moved B. Henderson - B. Esslinger: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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10. |
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE |
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Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. |
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11. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk