CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


September 23, 2014  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
L. Kennedy, Acting City Clerk
M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk
D. Siebold, Office of the City Clerk

 

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                                                                            2

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      3

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS             3

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      3

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              4

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         4

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

3.1        Support to Not-for-profit Organizations (M. Nickel)                    4

3.2        Green Shack Program - High Need Neighbourhoods

             (M. Nickel)                                                                                               4

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING       5

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                               5

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty in

             Edmonton – Additional Definitions and Update                          5

6.2        Edmonton Arena District Update                                                    6

6.3        Options for Municipal Land Corporation                                      6

6.4        Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative

             Appointments - Verbal report                                                           7

6.5        Google Procurement Process Review                                        10

6.6        Ward Boundary Review - Policy C469A Ward Boundary

             Design Policy - Post 2013 General Municipal Election            11

6.7        Utility Fiscal Policy Update                                                             12

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              12

7.1        Bylaw 16910 - 2015 Residential Assessment and

             Supplementary Assessment Subclass Bylaw                           12

7.2        Bylaw 16843 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for

             Assessment and Tax Services of the City of

             Edmonton Amendment No. 5                                                         13

7.3        Bylaw 16842 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly

             Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 13                                             14

7.4        Bylaw 16767 - Amendment to Edmonton Energy and

             Technology Park Area Structure Plan                                         16

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         16

8.1        Inter-Municipal Update - Recommendations for Next

             Steps - Verbal report                                                                         16

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                17

9.1        Wellness Alberta Resolution (B. Esslinger)                               18

9.2        Entrance Signage (M. Oshry)                                                         18

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                19

 

 

 

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Rector Colleen Sanderson, St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the September 23, 2014, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

 

Additions:

6.3    Options for Municipal Land Corporation

6.7    Utility Fiscal Policy Update - Utility Committee report

7.4    Bylaw 16767 – Amendment to Edmonton Energy and Technology Park Area Structure Plan

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         September 8, 2014, Special City Council

·         September 8, 2014, City Council Public Hearing

·         September 10, 2014, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Bisset School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from Bisset School and their teacher,
M. Lastiwka.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Institute of Planners Award (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged that Edmonton's WinterCity Strategy and Implementation Plan recently received the Award of Merit in the category of City and Regional Planning from the Canadian Institute of Planners, and thanked members of Administration, Council, and the community who worked on the plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS School Resource Officer Unit (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officer unit on receiving the world-renowned Model Agency Award from the National Association of School Resource Officers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glengarry School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from Glengarry School and their teachers J. Seifeddine, K. Pasternak and S. Rahme.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 and 8.1.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time.

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Support to Not-for-profit Organizations (M. Nickel)

 

 

 

The City of Edmonton works with and supports not-for-profit organizations that make an important contribution to enhancing quality of life in Edmonton. I ask Administration to prepare a report that outlines how not-for-profits currently manage:

·         Financial reporting

·         Human resource management

·         Information Technology

Further, please outline what supports are available to not-for-profit organizations, what challenges they face and what opportunities to better support their needs exist for the City of Edmonton, in this regard.

Community Services

Due Date:
Jan. 2015

CS
Committee

 

3.2

Green Shack Program - High Need Neighbourhoods (M. Nickel)

 

 

 

Would Administration provide a status update to the Green Shack program for "High Need" neighbourhoods?

a)    Please define "High Need".

b)    What are the top twenty neighbourhoods considered high need?

c)    What criteria are used to determine Green Shack placement?

d)    What are the Community Services department's plans for assessing neighbourhoods when it comes to the ongoing administration and financing of the Green Shack program for these top twenty high need neighbourhoods?

Community Svcs.

Due Date:
Jan. 2015

CS Committee

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty in Edmonton – Additional Definitions and Update

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson and Bishop J. Alexander, co-chairs, Mayor's Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty in Edmonton, made presentations and answered Council's questions. K. Gunn, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the September 23, 2014, Community Services report CR_1156, be received for information.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Anne Smith, United Way, be appointed to the Mayor's Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty in Edmonton, and that Administration bring forward any bylaw amendments necessary to effect the appointment.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

6.2

Edmonton Arena District Update

 

 

 

R. Daviss, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. McKeen - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1642, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

6.3

Options for Municipal Land Corporation

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Municipal Development Corporation Business Plan

That Administration, by the end of 2014, present to Council a business plan that includes a governance model, financial analysis, non-financial analysis, and a detailed implementation strategy for the establishment of a for-profit municipal development corporation, and that Administration generate a list of potential City-owned properties to be included in the initial transfer to the entity.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Dec. 17, 2014

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

6.4

Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - Verbal report

 

 

 

 

In addition to written updates included in the agenda, handouts were distributed to Members of Council on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association; Canadian Urban Transit Board Members Committee; Public Transit; the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Multiculturalism; Seniors; Child Friendly Edmonton; and proposed Terms of Reference for the Public Engagement Initiative.

 

Councillor T. Caterina provided verbal updates on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association; and Edmonton Northlands.

 

Mayor D. Iveson provided verbal updates on the Big City Mayors' Caucus; the Capital Region Board; Edmonton Northlands; the Northern Alberta Mayors and Reeves Caucus; the Indigenous Peoples Strategy; Northern Relationships/Circumpolar; and Edmonton’s Bid Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

 

Councillor M. Walters provided a verbal update on the Capital Region Board; and the Public Engagement Initiative.

 

Councillor B. Anderson provided verbal updates on the Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee; and Recreation.

 

Councillor D. Loken provided verbal updates on Donate-a-Ride; the Edmonton Police Commission; and REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities.

 

Councillor B. Henderson provided verbal updates on the Edmonton Public Library Board; the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; the River Valley Alliance; Housing; the Indigenous Peoples Strategy; and Winter Cities.

 

Councillor B. Esslinger provided verbal updates on the Inter-City Forum on Social Policy; the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association; Child Friendly Edmonton; Post-Secondary Relations; and the Women's Initiative.

 

Councillor A. Knack provided a verbal update on Post-Secondary Relations.

Councillor S. McKeen provided a verbal update on Urban Isolation/Mental Health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Council Members' updates on Board Activities and Council Initiatives except C4 - Economic Development - Port Alberta, be received for information, and that discussion on C4 be postponed to the last item of business.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Economy Initiative

1. That the name of  “Economic Development – for Start-ups Initiative” be changed to the “Emerging Economy” Initiative, and

2. That Administration prepare a new Terms of Reference for this initiative to include:

·         Live Local and local economy organizations

·         Corner Stores pilot program

·         New Canadian and Aboriginal business start-up supports

·         “Make Something Edmonton” and “Edmonton Original” marketing strategies

·         TEC and Startup Edmonton mentoring and accelerating programs,

And that the Terms of Reference indicate co-ordination between the City and Edmonton Economic Development, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and resources such as the Business Link and other community-based support networks.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Dec. 17, 2014

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

Northern/Circumpolar Initiatives Secretariat

That Administration work with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, the University of Alberta, NAIT and others as appropriate to understand the municipality's role in a possible Northern/Circumpolar Initiatives Secretariat, including resourcing options both financial and in-kind, and bring a report to Executive Committee prior to the 2014 budget process.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Nov. 12, 2014

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved M. Walters - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Public Engagement Initiative Terms of Reference

That Administration provide a report with proposed Terms of Reference for the Public Engagement Initiative, as outlined in the draft Terms of Reference distributed at the September 23, 2014, City Council meeting, on item 6.4, at the next regular City Council meeting.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Oct. 8, 2014

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 3:25 p.m. pursuant to sections 21 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:09 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That the Council Members update on item C4 - Economic Development - Port Alberta, be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 21 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,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

6.5

Google Procurement Process Review

 

 

 

K. Chorley and K. Rozmahel, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

Information Technology Productivity Suite Model

That Administration provide an update to Executive Committee on the information technology productivity suite model, including an assessment of efficiency, software requirements and changes in licensing costs.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Jan. 2016

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, A. Sohi

 

6.6

Ward Boundary Review - Policy C469A Ward Boundary Design Policy - Post 2013 General Municipal Election

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; K. Rozmahel, General Manager, Corporate Services; and L. Kennedy, Acting City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. McKeen - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That Administration report back to Council with information on options, as directed by Council, with respect to ward boundary review.

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the words "information on options, as directed by Council, with respect to ward boundary review" be replaced with:

 

"information on implications of:

a)    ward boundary correction versus a citywide ward boundary review

b)    adding Councillors and doing a citywide ward boundary review"

 

 

For the Amendment:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

Ward Boundary Review Implications

That Administration report back to Council with information on implications of:

a)    ward boundary correction versus a citywide ward boundary review

b)    adding Councillors and doing a citywide ward boundary review

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
2nd Quarter 2015

Report to be released with the preceding Exec. Committee agenda

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

6.7

Utility Fiscal Policy Update

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Policy C304D - Drainage Services Utility Fiscal Policy, as set out in Attachment 2 and Policy C558A - Waste Management Utility Fiscal Policy, as set out in Attachment 4 of the September 18, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1625, be approved.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 16910 - 2015 Residential Assessment and Supplementary Assessment Subclass Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16910 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16910 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16910 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16910 be read a third time.

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

7.2

Bylaw 16843 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton Amendment No. 5

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16843 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16843 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16843 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16843 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

7.3

Bylaw 16842 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 13

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16842 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16842 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16842 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16842 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

7.4

Bylaw 16767 - Amendment to Edmonton Energy and Technology Park Area Structure Plan

 

 

 

Councillor M. Oshry was absent from the April 10, 2014 public hearing on Bylaw 16767. He, therefore, was required to abstain voting on these bylaws. (Sec. 211, Bylaw 12300). Councillor M. Oshry left the meeting and did not participate on the deliberations or the vote on Bylaw 16767.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16767 be amended as set out in Attachment 2 to the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1072rev.

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, M. Oshry, A. Sohi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16767, as amended, be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, M. Oshry, A. Sohi

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Inter-Municipal Update - Recommendations for Next Steps - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 3:25 p.m. pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:09 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1.    That Attachment 1 to the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development verbal report be added to the September 23, 2014, City Council meeting agenda.

2.    That annexation of the land identified in Appendix 1 of Attachment 1 to the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development verbal report be initiated and that written notice of the proposed annexation be given pursuant to section 116 of the Municipal Government Act.

3.    That the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development verbal report and presentation remain private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and that Attachment 1 to the September 23, 2014, Sustainable Development verbal report be made public.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, A. Sohi

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

9.1

Wellness Alberta Resolution (B. Esslinger)

 

 

 

Councillor B. Esslinger provided a handout and stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she will move the following:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter of support for Wellness Alberta’s proposal for the establishment of a Wellness Foundation, indicating the City of Edmonton’s recognition of the value of such a Foundation to all citizens of our city and province, and to encourage provincial funding to establish a Wellness Foundation.

  • Notice of Motion Given: September 23, 2014

 

9.2

Entrance Signage (M. Oshry)

 

 

 

Councillor M. Oshry stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move the following:

That, as the Highway Entrance Signs at the city limits are the first and most visible impressions of the city, Administration provide the following information:

1.    What would be the process for removing and replacing the entrance signage?

2.    What would be options for determining the design of the signs?

3.    How would this project be funded?

4.    What are the options for a process of public engagement?

  • Notice of Motion Given: September 23, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk