CITY COUNCIL - BUDGET

MINUTES

December 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2013 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, *A. Sohi, M. Walters

* Participated by telephone

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk
L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk
M. deGuzman, C. Johnston, P. Kalia, L. Long, N. Rajan, D. Siebold, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 3 1.1 Call to Order 3 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 4 1.3 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 6 2.1 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 6 3. 2014 UTILITIES BUDGET - DECEMBER 2, 2013 6 3.1 2014 Operating and Capital Utilities Budget - For Discussion 6 3.2 Drainage Resources from Lower Utility Rate in Operating Budget - Funding for Expanded Flood Prevention Program 6 3.3 Options/Strategies that Impact Sanitary and Stormwater Utility Rates 6 3.4 Options/Strategies that Impact Waste Utility Rates 6 3.5 Bylaw 16641 - Waste Management Fees, Amendment No. 11 9 3.6 Bylaw 16610 - Drainage Bylaw 16610, Amendment No. 1 10 4. 2014 OPERATING BUDGET 11 4.1 2014 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions 11 5. COMMUNITY SERVICES 12 5.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 137, Budget Binder 12 Subsequent Motion 5 12 Subsequent Motion 8 12 6. CORPORATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES 13 6.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 192, Budget Binder 13 7. CORPORATE SERVICES 13 7.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 203, Budget Binder 13 Subsequent Motion 2 14 8. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITIES 14 8.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 251, Budget Binder 14 8.2 Annual Review of Current Planning Reserve Balance and Policy 14 8.3 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment 14 Subsequent Motion 7 15 9. MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR OFFICES 15 9.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 274, Budget Binder 15 Subsequent Motion 1 15 10. OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 16 10.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 279, Budget Binder 16 10.2 Office of the City Auditor 2014 Proposed Budget 16 11. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 16 11.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 282, Budget Binder 16 11.2 Funding and Implementation of the Make Something Edmonton Initiative 16 12. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 16 12.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 299, Budget Binder 16 Subsequent Motion 6 16 Subsequent Motion 9 17 13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 17 13.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 345, Budget Binder 17 Subsequent Motion 3 17 Subsequent Motion 4 19 Subsequent Motion 10 19 14. CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS 20 14.1 Edmonton Police Commission - page 405, Budget Binder 20 14.2 Edmonton Public Libraries - page 415, Budget Binder 20 14.3 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - page 390, Budget Binder 20 15. PRIVATE REPORTS 20 16. VOTE ON OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND OPERATING MAIN MOTION 20 OP1 - Start Up Edmonton 20 OP2 - Community Facilities Parnter Capital Grant Program 21 OP3 - Green Shack Program 22 OP4 - McCauley School Multicultural Centre 22 OP5 - 2014 - 2018 EFCL Business Plan and Civic Engagement Strategy 22 OP6 - Demolition of Building 23 OP7 - WinterCity Implementation Plan 24 OP8 - Seniors Homeowners Grant 24 OP9 - Edmonton Museums Network and City Museum Development 25 OP10 - Decrease in Line Item for Ongoing Funding 25 OP11 - 2014 Operating Budget Percent Decrease 25 OP12 - Off Peak Hour Service 25 OP13 - Peak Hour Service 26 OP14 - Transportation Budget Decrease 27 OP15 – Corporate Expenditures Decrease 27 2014 Operating Main Budget Motion 28 17. BYLAWS 28 17.1 Bylaw 16520 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Business Licence Bylaw 13138 28 17.2 Bylaw 16519 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 14700 29 17.3 Bylaw 16517 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 15894 30 17.4 Bylaw 16652 - The City of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 16652 - Amendment No. 2 31 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 32 18.1 Municipal Support of Advocacy Work (B. Henderson) 32 18.2 December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee (A. Sohi) 32 19 ADJOURNMENT 32	See minutes See minutes None Carried Carried Carried Carried 3 Readings 3 Readings Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Dealt with Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Withdrawn Carried Lost Carried Carried Lost Withdrawn Carried Carried Carried Carried 3 Readings 3 Readings 3 Readings 3 Readings See minutes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

PAGE

DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 3

1.1 Call to Order 3

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 4

1.3 Protocol Items 4

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 6

2.1 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 6

3. 2014 UTILITIES BUDGET - DECEMBER 2, 2013 6

3.1 2014 Operating and Capital Utilities Budget - For

Discussion 6

3.2 Drainage Resources from Lower Utility Rate in

Operating Budget - Funding for Expanded Flood

Prevention Program 6

3.3 Options/Strategies that Impact Sanitary and

Stormwater Utility Rates 6

3.4 Options/Strategies that Impact Waste Utility Rates 6

3.5 Bylaw 16641 - Waste Management Fees, Amendment

No. 11 9

3.6 Bylaw 16610 - Drainage Bylaw 16610, Amendment

No. 1 10

4. 2014 OPERATING BUDGET 11

4.1 2014 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions 11

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES 12

5.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 137, Budget

Binder 12

Subsequent Motion 5 12

Subsequent Motion 8 12

6. CORPORATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES 13

6.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 192, Budget

Binder 13

7. CORPORATE SERVICES 13

7.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 203, Budget

Binder 13

Subsequent Motion 2 14

8. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITIES 14

8.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 251, Budget

Binder 14

8.2 Annual Review of Current Planning Reserve Balance

and Policy 14

8.3 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment 14

Subsequent Motion 7 15

9. MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR OFFICES 15

9.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 274, Budget

Binder 15

Subsequent Motion 1 15

10. OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 16

10.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 279, Budget

Binder 16

10.2 Office of the City Auditor 2014 Proposed Budget 16

11. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 16

11.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 282, Budget

Binder 16

11.2 Funding and Implementation of the Make Something

Edmonton Initiative 16

12. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 16

12.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 299, Budget

Binder 16

Subsequent Motion 6 16

Subsequent Motion 9 17

13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 17

13.1 Presentation and Discussion - page 345, Budget

Binder 17

Subsequent Motion 3 17

Subsequent Motion 4 19

Subsequent Motion 10 19

14. CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS 20

14.1 Edmonton Police Commission - page 405, Budget

Binder 20

14.2 Edmonton Public Libraries - page 415, Budget

Binder 20

14.3 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - page

390, Budget Binder 20

15. PRIVATE REPORTS 20

16. VOTE ON OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND OPERATING

MAIN MOTION 20

OP1 - Start Up Edmonton 20

OP2 - Community Facilities Parnter Capital Grant Program 21

OP3 - Green Shack Program 22

OP4 - McCauley School Multicultural Centre 22

OP5 - 2014 - 2018 EFCL Business Plan and Civic Engagement
Strategy 22

OP6 - Demolition of Building 23

OP7 - WinterCity Implementation Plan 24

OP8 - Seniors Homeowners Grant 24

OP9 - Edmonton Museums Network and City Museum Development 25

OP10 - Decrease in Line Item for Ongoing Funding 25

OP11 - 2014 Operating Budget Percent Decrease 25

OP12 - Off Peak Hour Service 25

OP13 - Peak Hour Service 26

OP14 - Transportation Budget Decrease 27

OP15 – Corporate Expenditures Decrease 27

2014 Operating Main Budget Motion 28

17. BYLAWS 28

17.1 Bylaw 16520 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

in the Business Licence Bylaw 13138 28

17.2 Bylaw 16519 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

in the Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 14700 29

17.3 Bylaw 16517 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

in the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 15894 30

17.4 Bylaw 16652 - The City of Edmonton Fire Rescue

Services Bylaw 16652 - Amendment No. 2 31

18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 32

18.1 Municipal Support of Advocacy Work (B. Henderson) 32

18.2 December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee (A. Sohi) 32

19 ADJOURNMENT 32

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved S. McKeen - B. Esslinger:

That the December 2, 2013, City Council Budget meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Replacement Pages:

3.1 2014 Operating and Capital Utilities Budget - For Discussion (Replacement Pages for the 2014 Utilities Budget Binder)
       Revised Utility Business Case:
       - Residual Waste Disposal Facility
       - EWMC Equipment Facility Expansion

Deletions:

8.3 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi

Absent:

D. Loken, M. Walters

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That the December 2, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_698, Annual Review of Current Planning Reserve Balance and Policy, be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

1.3

Protocol Items

Millwoods Christian School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Millwoods Christian School and their teacher T. Nielson.

Millwoods Christian School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Millwoods Christian School and their teacher N. Marshall.

Norquest College (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from the Youth in Transition Program at Norquest College and their teacher S. Boyer.

Headway School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Headway School and their teacher
S. Nicholson.

Dunluce School (T. Caterina)

Deputy Mayor T. Caterina, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Dunluce School and their teacher S. Kostiuk.

Dunluce School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Dunluce School and their teacher
L. Salvador.

Polish Ambassador of Canada (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed
M. Borsaki, Polish Ambassador of Canada, who is joined by
J. Sumas, with the Honorary Council of Poland.

McKernan School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from McKernan School and their teacher J. Peters.

Sacred Heart Adult ESL (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from the Sacred Heart Adult ESL class and their teacher L. Dreary.

Grovenor School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Grovenor School and their teacher
A. Marshall.

Aurora Charter School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Aurora Charter School and their teacher
V. Tran.

Nelson Mandela (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, advised Council that Nelson Mandela had just passed away, read a quote of his and held a moment of silence.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for any items to be made time specific on the agenda.

2014 UTILITIES BUDGET - DECEMBER 2, 2013 - 9:30 A.M.

3.1

2014 Operating and Capital Utilities Budget - For Discussion

3.2

Drainage Resources from Lower Utility Rate in Operating Budget - Funding for Expanded Flood Prevention Program

3.3

Options/Strategies that Impact Sanitary and Stormwater Utility Rates

3.4

Options/Strategies that Impact Waste Utility Rates

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

1. That the 2014 Operating Utilities Budget be approved as follows:

a) Sanitary Drainage Utility with Revenues of $109,862,000 and Expenditures of $87,678,000.

b) Stormwater Drainage Utility with Revenues of $47,705,000 and Expenditures of $29,609,000.

c) Waste Management Utility with Revenues of $158,308,000 and Expenditures of $157,819,000.

2. That the 2012 - 2014 Capital Utilities Budget be adjusted as follows:

a) Sanitary Drainage Utility 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget be increased by $2,350,000, to a total of $255,662,000, and a transfer of $7,000,000 from Mature Neighbourhood Renewal Coordination to the Residuals Disposal Facility, be approved.

b) Stormwater Drainage Utility 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget be increased by $2,350,000, to total $189,785,000.

c) Waste Management Utility 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget be reduced by $9,714,000 to $120,153,000.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and
C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. J. Beckett, Utilities Advisor, answered Council's questions.

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

That clause 1a) be amended to reduce the revenue figure by $2.8 million to $107,062,000 so that clause 1a) will read as follows:

1a) Sanitary Drainage Utility with Revenues of $107,062,000 and Expenditures of $87,678,000.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, M. Oshry

Opposed:

D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson,
A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Sohi,
M. Walters

L. Girard, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Amendment moved B. Henderson – M. Nickel:

That clause 1c) be amended to reduce both revenue and expenditures by $495,000, so that clause 1c) will read as follows:

1c) Waste Management Utility with Revenues of $157,813,000 and Expenditures of $157,324,000.

J. Beckett, Utilities Advisor; C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

J. Beckett, Utilities Advisor; M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Main Motion as Amended, put:

2014 Operating and Capital Utilities Budget

1. That the 2014 Operating Utilities Budget be approved as follows:

a) Sanitary Drainage Utility with Revenues of $109,862,000 and Expenditures of $87,678,000.

b) Stormwater Drainage Utility with Revenues of $47,705,000 and Expenditures of $29,609,000.

c) Waste Management Utility with Revenues of $157,813,000 and Expenditures of $157,324,000.

2. That the 2012 - 2014 Capital Utilities Budget be adjusted as follows:

b) Stormwater Drainage Utility 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget be increased by $2,350,000, to total $189,785,000.

c) Waste Management Utility 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget be reduced by $9,714,000 to $120,153,000.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

3.2 Drainage Resources from Lower Utility Rate in Operating Budget – Funding for Expanded Flood Prevention Program

That the November 5, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_612, be received for information.

3.3 Options/Strategies that Impact Sanitary and Stormwater Utility Rates

That the December 2, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_759, be received for information.

3.4 Options/Strategies that Impact Waste Utility Rates

That the December 2, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_773, be received for information.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved M. Nickel - M. Walters:

Flood Risk Areas: Corporate Risk Management Issues

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee outlining advice from corporate risk management as it relates to flood risk areas in the City, and the outcome of their discussions with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and other agencies that address flood and other flood related issues.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date:
Mar. 4, 2014

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

3.5

Bylaw 16641 - Waste Management Fees, Amendment No. 11

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

Moved B. Anderson - M. Walters:

That the revised Attachment 1, Schedule A, page 2 of Bylaw 16641, be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16641 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16641 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16641 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16641 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

3.6

Bylaw 16610 - Drainage Bylaw 16610, Amendment No. 1

Moved B. Henderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16610 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16610 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16610 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16610 be read a third time.

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - M. Walters:

That Bylaw 16610 be amended as follows:

1. That the table in section 2(1)(a) of Schedule D – Fees, be replaced with the following:

Meter Size	Flat Monthly Service Charge
16mm	$ 8.53
20mm	$ 15.35
25mm	$ 23.88
40mm	$ 46.05
50mm	$ 63.10
75mm	$130.47
100mm	$ 243.02
150mm	$ 459.61
200mm	$ 733.34
250mm	$ 1,819.70
300mm	$ 1,819.70
400mm	$ 2,058.90
500mm	$ 2,217.54

2. That the table in section 2(1)(b) of Schedule D – Fees, be replaced with the following:

Premises	Rate per m³
All premises (except large wholesale)	$ 0.8608
Large wholesale	$ 0.4815

3. That the last line in section 3 of Schedule D – Fees, “$0.032957” be replaced with “0.033015”.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Motion as Amended, put:

That Bylaw 16610 as amended, be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

2014 OPERATING BUDGET

4.1

2014 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

Moved T. Caterina – E. Gibbons:

That the 2014 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $2,082,018,000 and expenditures of $2,082,018,000. Tax -supported operations revenue of $2,082,018,000 includes: a) Revenue based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy estimated to be $1,203,565,000 (4% general tax increase and 1.5% for Neighbourhood Renewal)

b) Estimated non-tax revenue of $878,453,000.

2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

a) Drainage Design and Construction with revenues of $127,202,000 and expenditures of $126,974,000.

b) Fleet Services with revenues of $193,206,000 and expenditures of $193,206,000.

c) Land Enterprise with revenues of $68,424,000 and expenditures of $63,280,000.

3. Non-cash 2014 budget adjustments for amortization of $327,719,000 and contributed assets of $79,000,000.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

5.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 137, Budget Binder

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

L. Cochrane, General Manager, R. Smyth, D. Aitken,
L. Brenneis, K. Block, Fire Chief, H. McRae and
A. Laughlin, Community Services, made presentations and answered Council’s questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Subsequent Motion 5

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

Provincial Reinstatement of Safe Communities Initiative Fund

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Province to request reinstatement of the Safe Communities Initiative Fund for the library programs and REACH programs.

Mayor

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

S. McKeen

Subsequent Motion 8

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Knack - B. Henderson:

Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program Service Package – 2015 Operating Budget

That Administration provide a service package for the Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program for ongoing incremental annual funding in the 2015 operating budget.

Community Svcs.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, , A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CORPORATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES

6.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 192, Budget Binder

Items 6.1 and 8.1 were dealt with together.

T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Risling and C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities, answered Council's questions.

CORPORATE SERVICES

7.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 203, Budget Binder

D. H. Edey, General Manager, R. Klatchuk, J. McPherson, C. Moore, A. Jarman, D. Lajeunese, A. Sinclair, City Clerk, and S. Rapanos, Corporate Services, made presentations. D. H. Edey, General Manager, R. Klatchuk, S. Rapanos,
J. McPherson, C. Moore, D. Lajeunese, and A. Jarman, Corporate Services; S. Farbrothe r, City Manager; and
A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Subsequent Motion 2

Moved A. Knack - M. Nickel:

Budget Books in Open Data Catalogue

That Administration provide a report to Committee, outlining the plan and timeline for having the City's Budget books placed in the Open Data Catalogue.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date:
Mar. 4, 2014

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITIES

8.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 251, Budget Binder

Items 6.1 and 8.1 were dealt with together.

8.2

Annual Review of Current Planning Reserve Balance and Policy

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Knack - D. Loken:

That the December 2, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_ 698, be received for information.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

8.3

Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.2).

Subsequent Motion 7

Moved A. Sohi - A. Knack:

Assessment, Taxation and Revenue Transfers

That Administration provide a report to Committee that outlines comprehensive information on the following:
1. The costs for assessment and taxation that the City conducts on behalf of the Province.
2. The amount charged to the City by the province for linear assessment.
3. An estimate of the amount of revenues that are transferred to the province on an annual basis.
4. Any other issues identified as relevant to equity with respect to assessment, taxation and revenue transfers between the Province and the City.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date:
Mar. 4, 2014

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR OFFICES

9.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 274, Budget Binder

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and J. McPherson, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

Subsequent Motion 1

Moved D. Loken - E. Gibbons:

Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Association – Funding for 100^th Anniversary Celebration

That the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Association be granted $50,000 to fund the 100th Anniversary Celebration with funding from the 2013 Council Contingency.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

10.

OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

10.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 279, Budget Binder

D. Wuin, City Auditor, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

10.2

Office of the City Auditor 2014 Proposed Budget

Item dealt with as part of the budget discussion.

11.

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

11.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 282, Budget Binder

S. Farbrother, City Manager, and T. Webb and B. Hlus, Office of the City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. C. Stasynec, Office of the City Manager, answered Council's questions.

11.2

Funding and Implementation of the Make Something Edmonton Initiative

Moved B. Anderson - M. Walters:

That the December 2, 2013, Office of the City Manager report CR_645, be received for information.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

12.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

12.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 299, Budget Binder

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, P. Ohm, W. Trocenko and S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Subsequent Motion 6

Moved A. Sohi - B. Esslinger:

Enhancing Property Standards Enforcement

That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining the following:
1. A business case to increase property standard enforcement by the Community Standards Branch and provide suggestions for funding opportunities.
2. Identifying the challenges faced with gaining compliance, and possible solutions to address these challenges.

Community Svcs.

Due Date:
Mar. 3, 2014

CS
Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Subsequent Motion 9

Moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson:

Demolition of Building - 66th Street and Yellowhead Trail

That Administration provide a report to Committee with respect to the proposed demolition of the unoccupied building at 66th Street and Yellowhead Trail, referred to on page 191 of the 2014 Operating Budget book, and that the $750,000 allocated be held subject to the report to Committee.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Mar. 4, 2014

Exec.
Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

13.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

13.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 345, Budget Binder

D. Wandzura, General Manager, C. Stolte, G. Cebryk,
B. Latte, B. Belcourt and W. Mandryk, Transportation Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. K. Koropeski, Transportation Services;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Subsequent Motion 3

Moved A. Sohi - M. Oshry:

Amendments to Snow and Ice Control Policy C409G

That Administration provide a report to Committee with recommendations for amendments to the Snow and Ice Control Policy C409G and any other strategies (including any costs) that will address:

1. Targets for timelines to remove the windrows from arterial roadways and bus routes.

2. Targets for timelines for snow clearing from school drop off zones and roadways near schools (including the possibility of elevating them to the priority level of arterial and collector roadways).

3. Full implementation of the recently piloted practice of having skid steers (bobcats) follow plow operations to clear windrows exceeding the 30 centimetre guideline in the Snow and Ice Control Policy, as the roads are plowed.

4. Options to handle windrows on narrower streets.

5. Practices undertaken to ensure that residents are able to access their homes from the roadway, even when front driveways are not present.

6. An assessment of the costs of enhanced windrow removal and improved access to homes and schools.

7. Possible parking ban options when completing neighbourhood blading so as to allow for a more efficient process and better communication.

8. The possibility of re-engaging with the school boards for implementation of a shared program with the school board to improve drop off zones, particularly for refitting drop off zones in older neighbourhoods.

9. Other operational policy options identified by Administration based on Council and public feedback.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date:
Mar. 5, 2014

Transportation Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Subsequent Motion 4

Moved M. Oshry - B. Esslinger:

Neighbourhood Traffic Safety

That Administration provide a report to Committee that outlines the following information on neighbourhood traffic safety:

1. What speed control measures have been put in place in neighbourhood streets that have been flagged as a chronic concern?
2. What new or innovative proposals could be implemented to mitigate the situation in areas that have been flagged as a chronic concern?
3. What capital work could be put in place to mitigate the situation (including an assessment of costs for such work)?
4. Include options for permanent enforcement cameras and additional use of speed vans on neighbourhood streets for speed, if possible.
5. What increased levels of enforcement are possible and appropriate?

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date:
Mar. 5, 2014

Transportation Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Subsequent Motion 10

Moved A. Sohi - B. Henderson:

Peak Hour Service Implementation

That Administration provide a report to Committee with proposals for implementation of Peak Hour Service to deal with overcrowding issues, the report to be brought in conjunction with the Transit Review.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date:
Mar. 5, 2014

Transportation Committee

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

14.

CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS - DECEMBER 2, 2013 - 1:30 P.M.

14.1

Edmonton Police Commission - page 405, Budget Binder

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

S. Sandu, Edmonton Police Commission; and R. Knecht, Edmonton Police Chief, made presentations and answered Council's questions. P. North and D. Korol, Edmonton Police Service; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

14.2

Edmonton Public Libraries - page 415, Budget Binder

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

P. Martinez, G. Monai and L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

A handout was provided to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

14.3

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - page 390, Budget Binder

*Councillor A. Sohi participated by telephone

B. Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and C. Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

Council met in private at 4:13 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 5:07 p.m.

15.

PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE

16.

VOTE ON OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND OPERATING MAIN MOTION

OP1 - Start Up Edmonton

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

That the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $300,000 to fund Start Up Edmonton on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

EEDC

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP2 - Community Facilities Partner Capital Grant Program

Amendment moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That Community Services, Community Strategies and Development Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $2 million to fund the Community Facilities Partner Capital Grant Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and L. Brenneis, Community Services; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That "$2 million" be decreased to "$1 million".

In accordance with section 66 of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, the largest amount was voted on first.

Amendment on $2 million, put :

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, A. Sohi

Opposed:

D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

Amendment on $1 million, put :

That the Community Services, Community Strategies and Development Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $1 million to fund the Community Facilities Partner Capital Grant Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP3 - Green Shack Program

Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

That the Community Services, Neighbourhood, Parks and Community Recreation Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $275,000 to fund the Green Shack Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and H. McRae, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP4 - McCauley School Multicultural Centre

Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That the Community Services, Community Strategies Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $150,000 to fund the McCauley School Multicultural Centre, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP5 - 2014 - 2018 EFCL Business Plan and Civic Engagement Strategy

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Walters:

That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2014 Operating Budget be granted $40,000 to fund the 2014-2018 Business Plan and Civic Engagement Strategy on a one-time basis, with funding from 2013 Council Contingency, and that expenditure of such funds to be subject to a report returning to Community Services Committee in January 2014 outlining the terms of reference for the Business Plan and Civic Engagement Strategy.

Community Svcs.

EFCL

Due Date:
Jan. 20, 2014

CS
Committee

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP6 - Demolition of Building

Amendment moved D. Iveson – D. Loken:

That the Community Services, Project Management and Maintenance Services Branch 2014 Operating Budget be decreased by $750,000 from Demolition of Unoccupied Building, on a one-time basis, to be allocated to funding available for City Council (one-time funding).

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and A. Laughlin and
L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

Amendment to Amendment moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson:

That "funding available for City Council (one-time funding)" be replaced with "2014 Council Contingency".

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and A. Laughlin, Community Services; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Amendment as Amended, put:

Withdrawn

With the unanimous consent of Council, Mayor D. Iveson withdrew his amendment.

OP7 - WinterCity Implementation Plan

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Loken:

That the Community Services, Community Strategies and Development Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $470,000 to fund the WinterCity Implementation Plan, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Not Put to Vote

Amendment moved S. McKeen – M. Walters:

That "$470,000" be replaced with "$495,000 with funding from $205,000 in ongoing funding and $290,000 in one time funding".

In accordance with section 66 of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, the largest amount was voted on first.

Amendment on $495,000, put:

That Community Services, Community Strategies and Development Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $495,000, to fund the WinterCity Implementation Plan with funding from $205,000 in ongoing funding, and $290,000 in one time funding.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP8 - Seniors Homeowners Grant

Amendment moved A. Sohi - S. McKeen:

That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $1.5 million to continue to fund the Seniors Homeowners Grant for low income seniors, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
R. Risling, Financial Services and Utilities, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, D. Loken, S. McKeen, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, M. Nickel, M. Oshry

OP9 - Edmonton Museums Network and City Museum Development

Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

That the Heritage Council 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $250,000 to fund the Edmonton Museums Network and City Museum Development on a one-time basis, with funding from $210,000 in funding available for City Council (one-time funding), and $40,000 from 2013 Council Contingency.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP10 – Decrease in Line Item for Ongoing Funding

Amendment moved D. Iveson - T. Caterina:

That the amount available for City Council in the 2014 Operating Budget, be decreased by $1.157 million from the line item for ongoing funding available for City Council, on an ongoing basis, and to be allocated to the tax levy.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP11 - 2014 Operating Budget Percentage Decrease

Amendment moved M. Nickel - B. Anderson:

That the proposed 2014 Operating Budget be decreased by 1.2 percentage points, while maintaining or increasing the current level of front line service provided to City residents, and further that this be achieved through internal efficiencies, including but not limited to:

· cross departmental/branch training for a more cohesive provision of service to Edmontonians

· a hiring freeze to take place on January 1, 2014, excluding all positions currently advertised as of December 4, 2013, and excluding all necessary front line staff who deal directly with the public on a day to day basis.

Lost

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

M. Nickel

Opposed:

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP12 – Off Peak Hour Service

Amendment moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That the Transportation Services, Edmonton Transit Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $913,000 (not annualized) to fund Off Peak Hour Service, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Transportation Svcs.

C. Stolte and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, M. Nickel, M. Oshry,
A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

B. Esslinger, S. McKeen

OP13 - Peak Hour Service

Amendment moved A. Sohi – D. Loken:

That the Transportation Services, Edmonton Transit Branch 2014 Operating Budget be increased by $1.6 million to fund Peak Hour Service, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Withdrawn

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor A. Sohi withdrew his amendment.

OP14 - Transportation Budget Decrease

Amendment moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That the Transportation Services, Edmonton Transit Branch 2014 Operating Budget be decreased by $500,000 from the North LRT Extension on a one-time basis and be allocated to one-time funding.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

OP15 – Corporate Expenditures Decrease

Amendment moved D. Iveson - A. Knack:

That the Corporate Expenditures be decreased by $5.5 million from Strategies to Reduce the Tax Levy Requirement by 0.48%, on an ongoing basis, through focusing on further budget reductions that will not adversely impact front-line services through approaches such as increasing vacancy discounting for staff or revised revenues such as higher than anticipated assessment. The way Administration achieves this, as well as any associated risks, should be reported to Council prior to setting the mill rate for 2014.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
To Be Determined

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

P. North, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry,
M. Walters

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Loken, A. Sohi

2014 Operating Main Budget Motion

Motion as Amended, put:

That the 2014 Operating Budget, be approved as follows:

1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $2,075,778,000 and expenditures of $2,075,778,000. Tax -supported operations revenue of $2,075,778,000 includes:

a) Revenue based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy estimated to be $1,196,908,000 (3.4% general tax increase and 1.5% for Neighbourhood Renewal)
b) Estimated non-tax revenue of $878,870,000.

2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

a) Drainage Design and Construction with revenues of $127,202,000 and
expenditures of $126,974,000.
b) Fleet Services with revenues of $193,206,000 and expenditures of $193,206,000.
c) Land Enterprise with revenues of $68,424,000 and expenditures of $63,280,000.

3. Non-cash 2014 budget adjustments for amortization of $327,719,000 and contributed assets of $79,000,000.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

17.

BYLAWS

17.1

Bylaw 16520 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Business Licence Bylaw 13138

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16520 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16520 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16520 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16520 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

17.2

Bylaw 16519 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 14700

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16519 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16519 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16519 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16519 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

17.3

Bylaw 16517 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 15894

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16517 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16517 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16517 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16517 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

17.4

Bylaw 16652 - The City of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 16652 - Amendment No. 2

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16652 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16652 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16652 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 16652 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

18.1

Municipal Support of Advocacy Work (B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson stated that at the December 11, 2013, City Council meeting, he will move a motion regarding City Council's endorsement of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities "Fixing Canada's Housing Crunch" campaign.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, made a presentation.

18.2

December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee Meeting
(A. Sohi)

Councillor A. Sohi requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice to move the December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee meeting.

Moved T. Caterina – A. Sohi:

That Councillor A. Sohi be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice to move the December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee meeting to January 13, 2014.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved A. Sohi – D. Iveson:

That the December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee meeting be moved to January 13, 2014.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m., December 5, 2013.

______________________ ______________________

Chair City Clerk

Presentation and Discussion - page 192, Budget Binder

OP1 - Start Up Edmonton

OP4 - McCauley School Multicultural Centre

OP9 - Edmonton Museums Network and City Museum Development

OP10 – Decrease in Line Item for Ongoing Funding

OP12 – Off Peak Hour Service

OP15 – Corporate Expenditures Decrease

Municipal Support of Advocacy Work (B. Henderson)

December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee Meeting (A. Sohi)

December 16, 2013, Agenda Review Committee Meeting
(A. Sohi)