CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

December 11, 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

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2 1.1 Call to Order 2 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5 2.1 Select Items for Debate 5 2.2 Requests to Speak 5 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 6 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 6 3.1 Roadway Snow Clearing Calls (B. Esslinger/D. Loken) 6 3.2 Transit Accessability for Newcomers (A. Sohi) 6 3.3 Arterial Roadways and Intersections – Statistics (A. Sohi) 7 3.4 Motorcycle Noise Bylaw Status (B. Anderson/T. Caterina) 8 3.5 A Place to Call Home – Status Report (S. McKeen) 9 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 9 5. STATUS REPORT 9 6. REPORTS 9 6.1 Light the High Level Bridge Project Update 9 6.2 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2014 Budgets 10 6.3 Valley Line LRT Stage 1 Project Update 11 6.4 Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards 12 6.5 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards Recommendations 2013 13 6.6 Advancing the Way Ahead - Follow up from November 14, 2013 Strategic Planning Session 13 6.7 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment 14 6.8 Establishment of 2013 - 2017 Council Initiatives 16 7. BYLAWS 17 7.1 Bylaw 16671 - Bylaw to Designate the Richard Wallace Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1 17 7.2 Bylaw 16676 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 16143 18 7.3 Bylaw 16642 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, High Solids Anaerobics Digestion Facility 19 7.4 Bylaw 15030 - Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 68 19 7.5 Bylaw 16656 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Bylaw Amendment No. 5 20 8. MOTIONS PENDING 21 8.1 Request to Endorse Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Campaign 21 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 22 9.1 Valley Line LRT Stage 1 Public-Private-Partnership Delivery Method 22 9.2 Settlement of a Claim - North Property 23 9.3 Settlement of a Claim - South Property 23 9.4 Appointments to Civic Agencies 24 9.5 Downtown Accommodation Planning 24 9.6 Appointments of the 2014 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton 26 9.7 Business Revitalization Zones - Board Appointments - Verbal report 27 9.8 2013 Performance Evaluation Plan for the City Manager and City Auditor - Report of Consultant 27 9.9 Public Sector Pension Reform Update 28 10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 29 10.1 Changes to Council Calendar (B. Esslinger) 29 11. ADJOURNMENT 30	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes None See minutes See minutes See minutes See minutes See minutes See minutes See minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Third reading Third reading Third reading Third reading Third reading See minutes Action Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried See minutes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

PAGE

DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2

1.1 Call to Order 2

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3

1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3

1.4 Protocol Items 4

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5

2.1 Select Items for Debate 5

2.2 Requests to Speak 5

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 6

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 6

3.1 Roadway Snow Clearing Calls (B. Esslinger/D. Loken) 6

3.2 Transit Accessability for Newcomers (A. Sohi) 6

3.3 Arterial Roadways and Intersections – Statistics (A. Sohi) 7

3.4 Motorcycle Noise Bylaw Status (B. Anderson/T. Caterina) 8

3.5 A Place to Call Home – Status Report (S. McKeen) 9

4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 9

5. STATUS REPORT 9

6. REPORTS 9

6.1 Light the High Level Bridge Project Update 9

6.2 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - Edmonton

Business Revitalization Zones - 2014 Budgets 10

6.3 Valley Line LRT Stage 1 Project Update 11

6.4 Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards 12

6.5 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program - Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards

Recommendations 2013 13

6.6 Advancing the Way Ahead - Follow up from November

14, 2013 Strategic Planning Session 13

6.7 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment 14

6.8 Establishment of 2013 - 2017 Council Initiatives 16

7. BYLAWS 17

7.1 Bylaw 16671 - Bylaw to Designate the Richard

Wallace Residence as a Municipal Historic

Resource Amendment No. 1 17

7.2 Bylaw 16676 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to

Bylaw 16143 18

7.3 Bylaw 16642 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance

Waste Management Project, High Solids Anaerobics

Digestion Facility 19

7.4 Bylaw 15030 - Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 68 19

7.5 Bylaw 16656 - Subdivision and Development Appeal

Bylaw Amendment No. 5 20

8. MOTIONS PENDING 21

8.1 Request to Endorse Federation of Canadian

Municipalities' Campaign 21

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 22

9.1 Valley Line LRT Stage 1

Public-Private-Partnership Delivery Method 22

9.2 Settlement of a Claim - North Property 23

9.3 Settlement of a Claim - South Property 23

9.4 Appointments to Civic Agencies 24

9.5 Downtown Accommodation Planning 24

9.6 Appointments of the 2014 Board of Directors to

the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton 26

9.7 Business Revitalization Zones - Board

Appointments - Verbal report 27

9.8 2013 Performance Evaluation Plan for the City

Manager and City Auditor - Report of Consultant 27

9.9 Public Sector Pension Reform Update 28

10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 29

10.1 Changes to Council Calendar (B. Esslinger) 29

11. ADJOURNMENT 30

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Action

Carried

Third reading

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Action

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Action

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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 9:35 a.m.

The Chronos Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Jordan Van Biert, led the assembly with inspirational singing.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved T. Caterina - D. Loken:

That the December 11, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 6.6 Advancing the Way Ahead – Follow up from November 14, 2013 Strategic Planning Session

· 6.7 Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

· 6.8 Establishment of 2013 – 2017 Council Initiatives

· 7.2 Bylaw 16676 – A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 16143

· 9.9 Public Sector Pension Reform Update – PRIVATE
(Pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Replacement Page:

· 9.4 Appointments to Civic Agencies - PRIVATE - Attachment 1

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. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That the following item be added to the December 11, 2013, City Council meeting agenda:

Addition:

· 9.5 Downtown Accommodation Planning – PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

A. Knack, D. Loken

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - B. Esslinger:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· November 7, 2013, City Council

· November 12, 2013, City Council

· November 13, 2013, City Council

· November 14, 2013, City Council

· November 18, 2013, City Council Public Hearing

· November 19, 2013, City Council

· November 25, 2013, City Council

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

1.4

Protocol Items

McLeod School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed grade 5 students from McLeod school, and their teacher
K. Nielsen.

Recognition of David Edey (S. Farbrother)

S. Farbrother, City Manager, recognized David Edey's retirement from the City of Edmonton, after 23 years of dedicated service. David first joined the City as a Secretariat Manager and became City Clerk in 1997, one of just ten City Clerks in the history of Edmonton. He has led four elections and was a key part of many more. In 2008, David stepped into the role of General Manager of Corporate Services, where he led from the heart and shared his infectious dedication to public service. This would be his last City Council meeting before his retirement, an important meeting in a career dedicated to carrying out the process of democratic government in Edmonton. A video was shown reflecting David's career with the City and members of his family were present in the audience.

Presentation of Poet Laureate (B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed M. Pinkoski, our Poet Laureate. Mary is the newest poet laureate and is a dynamic storyteller and spoken word performer whose been recognized across Canada for her many talents. Her most current published work is "love is a tree you planted", and she recited a poem she wrote for Members of Council.

Occupational Health and Safety Week (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, announced that the City of Edmonton received the highest score to date from external auditors who examined our Occupational Health and Safety Practices. Every City department scored consistently high marks to reach this year's score of 92 percent, compared to 84 percent in 2004. This year, scores were particularly high in identifying and addressing hazards, investigating reported incidents and training and qualifying our employees to work safely.

Government Employer of the Year Award (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized a number of City staff from our Property Acquisitions Section for winning the 2012 Government Employer of the Year Award from the International Right of Way Association. This award is a prestigious accomplishment for the City of Edmonton where it unites the efforts of its members towards professional development, strong ethics and improved service to employers and the public.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8 and 9.9.

A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved T. Caterina - B. Anderson:

That item 9.9 - Public Sector Pension Reform Update - PRIVATE, be dealt with as first item of in private items.

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

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Roadway Snow Clearing Calls (B. Esslinger/D. Loken)

On behalf of myself and Councillor Loken, I would like Administration to provide a report with information about the number of calls made to 311 regarding snow clearing concerns, specifically:

· the number of inquiries received daily, broken down by district for the past 6 week period (as of November 1, 2013), including information on the percentage of calls that require a call back.

· a copy of the script that 311 operators use regarding snow.

· the number of hours required per day, per Transportation Services' district office to identify the problem areas, investigate concerns, and to call back and enter the information regarding follow up into the computer system (close the ticket).

Please provide a report back to the February 5, 2014, Transportation Committee meeting.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 5, 2014

Transportation Committee

3.2

Transit Accessibility for Newcomers (A. Sohi)

Adult students of Language Instructions for Newcomers to Canada and English as a second or alternative language programs identify transportation costs as a major barrier to attending language training classes, seeking better paid work, or attending job interviews.

I would like Administration to provide a report to Transportation Committee on the following:

1. How is the City currently supporting accessible and affordable transit for newcomers?

2. What would be the implications and process for including this group of students in a reduced transit fare program similar to the program available for post-secondary students (U-PASS)?

3. How would reduced transit fares for adult English as a Second Language students support The Way We Live plan, specifically as this relates to creating accessible, welcoming, and inclusive communities for newcomers?

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 5, 2014
Transportation Committee

3.3

Arterial Roadways and Intersections – Statistics (A. Sohi)

As the city continues to grow, congestion continues to increase on many roads throughout the city. While investments in public transit, like LRT, may alleviate some of this congestion, development of the full LRT network is a number of years away. In the interim, transit and auto travel times will continue to increase.

I would like Administration to provide a report to Transportation Committee on the following:

1. On a quadrant basis:

a. what arterial roadways are currently operating at capacity during the AM and PM peak hours?

b. what arterial roadways are expected to operate at a capacity in 10 years?

2. Are there any specific intersections that require attention in either situation listed above?

3. What projects are being contemplated as part of the 2015-2018 Capital Budget to address these locations?

4. To what extent is the Southeast LRT expansion expected to impact the conditions in southeast Edmonton?

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 5, 2014

Transportation Committee

3.4

Motorcycle Noise Bylaw Status (B. Anderson/T. Caterina)

We would like the Police Commission to provide the following information:

With regards to the motorcycle noise bylaw:

1. How many tickets have been issued since the bylaw and testing began? Total number. How many tickets were:

a. voluntarily paid
b. challenged in court
c. challenged and won
d. quashed
e. active or outstanding.

2. How much has enforcing this bylaw cost Edmonton Police Service including:

a. cost of equipment
b. cost of education campaign
c. cost of training
d. cost of enforcement activities
e. cost of issuing tickets (Administration)
f. cost of court time
g. any other costs.

Police Commission

Police Service

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 17, 2014

CS Committee

3.5

A Place to Call Home – Status Report (S. McKeen)

I have been reviewing “A Place to Call Home: Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness”, prepared in January 2009 by the Edmonton Committee to End Homelessness. Homelessness involves a complex array of issues, involving many disciplines and areas of study.

I would like Administration to provide an update on the status of effectiveness of implementation of “A Place to Call Home”, and information on how Administration has been and could further obtain advice and support for the implementation of the plan.

Please provide a report to the January 22, 2014, Executive Committee meeting.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 22, 2014

Exec. Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

Light the High Level Bridge Project Update

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

D. Mowat, ATB Financial, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

1. That the revised “High Level Bridge Lighting" Capital Budget Project Profile, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2013, Transportation Services report CR_776, be approved.

2. That commencement of the Light the High Level Bridge Project, be approved without all the $2.5 million in funding in place, and progression of the project to be subject to the funding available.

3. That the City enter into an Agreement with EPCOR Technologies Inc. in accordance with the terms set out in Attachment 2 of the December 11, 2013, Transportation Services report CR_766, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Transportation Svcs.

City Manager

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

Absent:

S. McKeen

6.2

Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2014 Budgets

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That the following Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones' 2014 Budgets, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_696, be approved:

1. Alberta Avenue Business Association
2. Beverly Business Association
3. Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association
4. Downtown Business Association
5. Fort Road Business Association
6. French Quarter and Area Business Association
7. Inglewood Business Association
8. Kingsway Business District
9. Northwest Industrial Business Association
10. North Edge Business Association
11. Old Strathcona Business Association
12. Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
13. 124 Street Business Association

Sustainable Dev.

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

6.3

Valley Line LRT Stage 1 Project Update

D. Wandzura, General Manager and W. Mandryk, Transportation Services, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

N. Alampi and B. Latte, Transportation Services; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; T. Webb, Office of the City Manager, and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - A. Sohi:

That City Council affirms that funding for LRT construction is our highest priority infrastructure request for new funding from Provincial and Federal Governments; and that the Mayor, on behalf of our citizens, and with support from Administration, communicate to the Provincial and Federal Governments that the City's $800 million funding committment is in place for Phase 1 of the Valley Line; time is of the essence so that we don't lose another construction season and associated cost increase due to delay; and long-term commitment to rapid transit construction is needed to achieve its strategic city building objectives.

Mayor

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. Anderson - M. Nickel:

That the December 11, 2013, Transportation Services report CR_685, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

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, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

6.4

Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That effective January 1, 2014, the remuneration schedule for members of the Assessment Review Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_748, be approved.

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

6.5

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards Recommendations 2013

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That the Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the Edmonton Arts Council report CR_761, be approved.

Arts Council

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

6.6

Advancing the Way Ahead - Follow up from November 14, 2013 Strategic Planning Session

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

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

1. That the January 28, 2014, Non-regular Council meeting be a facilitated session on the following topics: Review of The Way We Move, Goal Statement and Strategic Planning for Public Engagement.

2. That at the February 25, 2014,
Non-regular Council meeting the following topics be discussed: Multi-year budgeting, Corporate Outcomes and Performance Measures as outlined in Council's Strategic Plan, The Way Ahead.

3. That Administration provide the respective Council Committee with recommended revisions to the Corporate Measures and Targets, after Council confirms its Corporate Outcomes.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

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

A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

6.7

Fall 2013 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

B. Leeman, Financial Services and Utilities; and
A. Laughlin, Community Services, made presentations and answered Council's questions.
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; G. Cebryk, Transportation Services;
T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and D. Korol, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - B. Henderson:

That amendments to the 2012-2014 Capital Budget, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_699, be approved as follows:

a. Attachment 2.1 - New Profiles Recommended for Funding

1. Rossdale Power Plant (13-17-3101)
2. SW Parks Ops Main Office/Yard (13-28-4010)
3. Mill Woods Satellite Mtce Yard (13-28-4011)
4. PMMS Growth Vehicles (13-75-0110), Building and Facility Rehabilitation (09-41-0100), Building and Facility Rehabilitation (09-41-0110)

b. Attachment 2.2 - Approved Profiles with Changes in Funding

Members of Council requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

a. Attachment 2.1 - New Profiles Recommended for Funding

1. Rossdale Power Plant (13-17-3101)

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, M. Nickel

Part 2 of Motion, put:

That amendments to the 2012-2014 Capital Budget, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_699, be approved as follows:

a. Attachment 2.1 - New Profiles Recommended for Funding

2. SW Parks Ops Main Office/Yard (13-28-4010)
3. Mill Woods Satellite Mtce Yard (13-28-4011)
4. PMMS Growth Vehicles (13-75-0110), Building and Facility Rehabilitation (09-41-0100), Building and Facility Rehabilitation (09-41-0110)

b. Attachment 2.2 - Approved Profiles with Changes in Funding

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

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 6.7:

That amendments to the 2012-2014 Capital Budget, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_699, be approved as follows:

a. Attachment 2.1 - New Profiles Recommended for Funding

b. Attachment 2.2 - Approved Profiles with Changes in Funding

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

That Administration include the Edmonton Federation of Community League's 100th Anniversary Project at a cost of $3,150,000 in the 2015 to 2018 Capital Plan with $600,000 funded by the City of Edmonton, subject to the balance being funded by other orders of government and other partners.

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 D. Iveson - A. Sohi:

Natural Gas Buses and Westwood Garage - Business Case Update

That Administration provide a report to Transportation Committee with an update on the business cases for both natural gas buses and the Westwood Garage and how one drives the other, and an outline of other scope changes that are wider consideration for Westwood Garage.

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

6.8

Establishment of 2013 - 2017 Council Initiatives

Moved B. Esslinger - E. Gibbons:

1. That the Council Initiatives as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2013, Office of the Mayor report CR_830, be updated and renewed for the 2013-2017 Council term, and that the related Councillors listed as sponsor(s) of the Initiative, and that Administration review the Terms of Reference for these Initiatives and bring updated Terms of Reference to Council, if required.

Council Initiatives – Recommended Terms of Reference

2. That the new Council Initiatives as outlined in revised Attachment 2 of the December 11, 2013, Office of the Mayor report CR_830, be approved and that the related Councillors listed be assigned as sponsor(s) of the Initiative, and that Administration bring a report to Council with recommended Terms of Reference for each of the new Initiatives, including the proposed administrative support to be provided to each Initiative.

3. That the Council Initiatives, as outlined in revised Attachment 3 of the
December 11, 2013, Office the Mayor report CR_830, be closed.

Mayor

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Mar. 12, 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

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 16671 - Bylaw to Designate the Richard Wallace Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16671 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16671 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16671 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16671 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

7.2

Bylaw 16676 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 16143

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16676 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16676 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16676 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16676 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

7.3

Bylaw 16642 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, High Solids Anaerobics Digestion Facility

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16642 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16642 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

7.4

Bylaw 15030 - Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 68

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15030 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15030 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15030 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15030 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

7.5

Bylaw 16656 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Bylaw Amendment No. 5

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16656 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16656 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16656 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16656 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

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Request to Endorse Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Campaign

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ “Fixing Canada’s Housing Crunch” campaign, be endorsed and that the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign the written resolution attached to these minutes and distribute as indicated.

Mayor

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

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Valley Line LRT Stage 1 Public-Private-Partnership Delivery Method

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

Valley Line LRT Stage 1 LRT Project Advocacy Strategy – Actions Taken

1. That Administration provide a report to City Council in February 2014, with details about the actions taken for the Valley Line Stage 1 LRT Project Advocacy Strategy.

2. That Attachment 5 be added to the December 11, 2013, Transportation Services report CR_684.

Valley Line LRT Stage 1 LRT Project – Follow up Information

3. That Administration take the actions detailed in Attachment 5 and report back to Council on March 12, 2014.

4. That Administration be authorised to distribute private reports on matters related to the Valley Line LRT to members of the LRT Governance Board.

5. That the Attachments to the December 11, 2013, Transportation Services report CR_684 remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: Feb. 2014

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date:

Mar. 12, 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

9.2

Settlement of a Claim - North Property

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

1. That the settlement of claim, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_746, be approved.

2. That the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_746 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

9.3

Settlement of a Claim - South Property

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

1. That the settlement of claim, as outlined in the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_747, be approved.

2. That the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_747 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

9.4

Appointments to Civic Agencies

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

1. That term extensions of four months for the civic agency members, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_694, be approved.

2. That the extensions of one year for the members of the Assessment Review Board, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_694, be approved.

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

9.5

Downtown Accommodation Planning

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved D. Iveson - M. Oshry:

1. That Attachment 5 to the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789, be added and that Administration take the actions set out in Attachment 5.

2. That Administration take the action outlined in the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789.

3. That the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Members of Council requested the motion be split for voting purposes.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

1. That Attachment 5 to the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789, be added and that Administration take the actions set out in Attachment 5

3. That the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

M. Nickel

Part 2 of Motion, put:

2. That Administration take the action outlined in the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

A. Knack, M. Nickel, M. Oshry

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 9.5:

1. That Attachment 5 to the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789, be added and that Administration take the actions set out in Attachment 5.

2. That Administration take the action outlined in the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789.

3. That the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_789 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Sustainable Dev.

9.6

Appointments of the 2014 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved S. McKeen - M. Oshry:

1. That the individuals named in revised Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_695 be appointed as the Boards of Directors for the Business Revitalization Zones of Alberta Avenue; Beverly; Chinatown and Little Italy; Downtown; Fort Road; French Quarter and Area; Inglewood; Kingsway; Northwest Industrial; North Edge; Old Strathcona; Stony Plain Road and Area; and 124 Street, for the term of January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014.

2. That Administration be authorised to release the names of the Appointees to the Boards of Directors Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton.

3. That the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development report CR_695 remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

9.7

Business Revitalization Zones - Board Appointments - Verbal report

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

That the December 11, 2013, Sustainable Development verbal report on Business Revitalization Zones - Board Appointments, be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Sustainable Dev.

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

9.8

2013 Performance Evaluation Plan for the City Manager and City Auditor - Report of Consultant

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

1. That the 2013 Evaluation Process for both the City Manager and City Auditor, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2, of the November 26, 2013, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee report 1, be approved.

2. That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled on April 10, 2014, from
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Councillors' Boardroom, and be designated for the 2013 performance evaluations of the City Manager and City Auditor.

3. That the City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee report 1 remain private pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

9.9

Public Sector Pension Reform Update

Council met in private at 3:20 p.m., pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 10:15 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

That the December 11, 2013, Corporate Services report CR_824, be received for information and remain private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

10.1

Changes to Council Calendar (B. Esslinger)

Councillor B. Esslinger requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice about changes to the Council Calendar for the month of January 2014.

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That Councillor B. Esslinger be given permission to make a motion without customary notice about changes to the Council Calendar for the month of January 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 B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

1. That the January 21, 2014, Executive Committee meeting be moved to January 22, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. That the January 22, 2014, Transportation Committee meeting be moved to January 21, 2014, from
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

3. That a Special City Council meeting be held on January 21, 2014, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the Comprehensive Transit Review, and any other related matters.

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

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk