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CITY COUNCIL
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D. Iveson, B.
Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, |
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M. Nickel |
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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1. |
CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1 |
Call to Order |
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Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend H. Currie, First Presbyterian Church, led the assembly in prayer. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack: |
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That the June 25, 2014, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: Additions: · 6.1 Annual Efficiency Goal Strategies - 2015 Budget Guideline · 9.2 Bargaining Update - Verbal
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D.
Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, |
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B. Anderson, M. Nickel |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina: |
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That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted: · June 9, 2014, City Council Public Hearing · June 10, 2014, City Council · June 11, 2014, City Council |
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D.
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M. Nickel |
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from McKernan school and their teacher, J. Ludwar. |
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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2.1 |
Select Items for Debate |
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The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 9.2. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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There were no requests to speak. |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time. |
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2.4 |
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate |
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See items 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3. |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1 |
Community Recreation Centre - Lewis Farms (M. Oshry) |
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3.2 |
Information on Community Leagues and Facilities (M. Oshry) |
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3.3 |
Construction Hoarding Standards - Downtown Area
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REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE |
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STATUS REPORT - NONE |
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REPORTS |
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6.1 |
Annual Efficiency Goal Strategies - 2015 Budget Guideline |
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T. Burge and J. Rose, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer; and |
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Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson: |
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D.
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M. Nickel |
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6.2 |
Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - Verbal report |
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Councillor E. Gibbons provided verbal updates on Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association and Capital Region Board. Mayor D. Iveson provided verbal updates on Big City Mayor's Caucus; Capital Region Board; Edmonton Economic Development Corporation; Edmonton Northlands; Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Northern Alberta Mayors and Reeves Caucus; Economic Development (Startups); Edmonton's Poverty Elimination; Indigenous Peoples Strategy; Northern Relationships/Circumpolar; and Women's Initiative. Councillor A. Sohi provided handouts on Alberta Urban Municipalities Association; Seniors; Multiculturalism; and Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Board Members Committee. Councillor M. Walters provided verbal updates on Capital Region Board and Public Engagement Initiative. Councillor B. Anderson provided verbal updates on Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee and Recreation. Councillor D. Loken provided verbal updates on Donate-A-Ride; Edmonton Police Commission; Edmonton Salutes; and REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities. Councillors T. Caterina and M. Oshry provided verbal updates on Edmonton Northlands. Councillor B. Henderson provided verbal updates on the Edmonton Public Library Board; The River Valley Alliance; Arts and Culture (festivals/facilities/films); Public Engagement Initiative; and Winter Cities. Councillor A. Knack provided a verbal update on Fort Edmonton Management Company. Councillor T. Caterina provided a verbal update on Northern Relationships/Circumpolar. Councillor B. Esslinger provided a handout on Traffic Safety. Councillor S. McKeen provided a handout on Urban Isolation/Mental Health. |
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Moved B. Henderson - M. Oshry: |
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D.
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B. Esslinger, D. Loken, M. Nickel |
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Moved S. McKeen - A. Knack: |
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D.
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B. Esslinger, D. Loken, M. Nickel |
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6.3 |
Urban Beach Play Area at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park |
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L. Cochrane, General Manager and R. Smyth, Community Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen: |
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1. That the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park Urban Beach concept plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 16, 2014, Community Services report CR_169, be approved and included as part of the Louise McKinney Park Vision (master plan), subject to the requirements of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 7188. 2. That the amended Capital Profile 03-28-4147, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the Community Services report CR_169, be approved and that $4 million in Capital Financing be released for prioritization for other growth projects as part of the 2015-2018 Capital Priority Plan. |
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Members of Council requested the motion be split for voting purposes. |
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Part 2 of Motion, put: |
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2. That the amended Capital Profile 03-28-4147, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the Community Services report CR_169, be approved and that $4 million in Capital Financing be released for prioritization for other growth projects as part of the 2015-2018 Capital Priority Plan. |
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In Favour: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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L. Cochrane, General Manager and R. Smyth, Community Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions. |
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Amendment moved to Part 1 D. Iveson - D. Loken: |
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That in Part 1 the words "approved and included" be changed to "brought forward and included for consideration". |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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L. Cochrane, General Manager and R. Smyth, Community Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions. |
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Amendment moved D. Iveson - T. Caterina: |
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That a Part 3 be added as follows: 3. That Administration prioritize the completion of the Louise McKinney Park for funding in the 2019-2022 Capital Budget and provide a report in the first quarter of 2018. |
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Carried |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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Part 1 of Motion, as Amended and Part 3, put: |
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1. That the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park Urban Beach concept plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 16, 2014, Community Services report CR_169, be brought forward and included for consideration as part of the Louise McKinney Park Vision (master plan), subject to the requirements of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 7188. 3. That Administration prioritize the completion of the Louise McKinney Park for funding in the 2019-2022 Capital Budget and provide a report in the first quarter of 2018. |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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Summary of Council’s Decision on item 6.3: |
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6.4 |
Fort Edmonton Park - Expansion Program |
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Moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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6.5 |
Edmonton Goods Movement Strategy |
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Moved A. Sohi - M. Oshry: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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7. |
BYLAWS |
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7.1 |
Bylaw 16844 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to finance The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Housing Projects |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
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M. Nickel |
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Bylaw 16845 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and controlled corporation, the City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, |
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M. Nickel |
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7.3 |
Bylaw 16814 - A Bylaw to Designate the Kelly Ramsey Building as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment Number 1 |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16814 be read a first time. |
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D.
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M. Nickel |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16814 be read a second time. |
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M. Nickel |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16814 be considered for third reading. |
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M. Nickel |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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D.
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M. Nickel |
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8. |
MOTIONS PENDING |
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8.1 |
Affordable Housing – Federal Operating Agreements |
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson: |
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M. Nickel |
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8.2 |
Nelson Mandela International Day |
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Moved B. Henderson - B. Esslinger: |
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M. Nickel |
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9. |
PRIVATE REPORTS |
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9.1 |
City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluations |
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Moved A. Sohi - M. Oshry: |
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M. Nickel |
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9.2 |
Bargaining Update - Verbal Report |
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Council met in private at 4:40 p.m., pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 5:18 p.m. |
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Moved B. Henderson - M. Walters: |
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10. |
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE |
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10.1 |
Stage 1 Valley Line LRT - Union Representation (A. Sohi) |
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Councillor A. Sohi stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move the following: That Administration ensure that the Request for Proposal and all contract documentation for the Stage 1 Valley Line LRT will include clauses that allow for union representation for workers. · Notice of Motion Given: June 25, 2014 |
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10.2 |
Options to Identify Ways to Commemorate the Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Event (M. Oshry) |
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Councillor M. Oshry stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move the following: That Administration, in consultation with the Aboriginal Community and the Arts Council, report to Community Services Committee describing options to identify how the Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Event might be commemorated through public art. The report is to return to Committee before or by the middle of the fourth quarter of 2014. · Notice of Motion Given: June 25, 2014 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk