CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


November 19, 2014  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
L. Kennedy, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, 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                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS             4

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      4

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              5

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         5

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      5

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

3.1        Online Voting (A. Knack)                                                                   5

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

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                               5

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        September 30, 2014 Projected Year-End Financial

             Results - Third Quarter - Operating                                                 5

6.2        Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2014                           7

6.3        Corporate Measures and Targets Follow-up                               8

6.4        Approval of Expropriation - for the Southeast to

             West LRT (Valley Line) Stage 1- Phase 2                                      9

6.5        Impact of the Alberta Wetlands Policy on City

             Wetlands                                                                                              10

6.6        Exception to the Facade Improvement Program Policy         10

6.7        Notice of Intention to Designate the Mountifield

             House as a Municipal Historic Resource                                    10

6.8        The Way We Finance White Paper                                               11

6.9        Edmonton Arts Council 2015 Festival Operating

             Grant Recommendations                                                                11

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              12

7.1        Bylaw 17006 - Commonwealth Games 2022 Bid

             Oversight Committee                                                                        12

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         13

8.1        Edmonton Police Commission - Interviews and

             Appointment - Verbal report                                                           13

8.2        Terms of Reference - Commonwealth Games Bid

             Oversight Committee                                                                        14

8.3        Bargaining Update - Verbal report                                                15

8.4        Jerry Forbes Centre - Multi-tenant Project Update                   15

8.5        Process and Timelines for the 2014 City Manager

             and City Auditor Performance Evaluations                                16

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                17

9.1        Heritage Valley Park and Ride – Update
             (B. Anderson/M. Walters)                                                                 17

9.2        Electronic Cigarettes (A. Knack)                                                   18

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                18

 

 

 

 

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Action

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Action

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Three readings

 

 

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Postponed

 

 

 

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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 9:30 a.m., and acknowledged that Council is on the traditional territory of the Cree, the Blackfoot and Nakota Sioux peoples, in the heart of Treaty 6 territory.

Nancy Allen, Assistant Pastor at West Edmonton Christian Assembly, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved A. Knack - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the November 19, 2014, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

·         6.1 September 30, 2014 Projected Year-End Financial Results – Third Quarter – Operating

·         6.2 Capital Financial Update – September 30, 2014

·         6.4 Approval of Expropriation – for the Southeast to West LRT (Valley Line) Stage 1 – Phase 2

·         6.9 Edmonton Arts Council 2015 Festival Operating Grant Recommendations – Community Services Committee report

·         8.2 Terms of Reference – Commonwealth Games Bid Oversight Committee - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

·         8.4 Jerry Forbes Centre – Multi-tenant Project Update – Community Services Committee report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 16, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

·         8.5 Process and Timelines for the 2014 City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluations - Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Replacement Pages:

·         6.3 Corporate Measures and Targets Follow-up

- Attachment 1, Page 9
- Attachment 7, Page 23
- Attachment 8, Page 33
- Attachment 9, Pages 53, 54 and 55

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         November 3, 2014, City Council Public Hearing

·         November 4, 2014, City Council

·         November 5, 2014, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Meadowlark School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 5/6 students from Meadowlark School and their teacher, T. Volk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Royal Canadian Artillery Band (D. Loken)

 

 

 

Councillor D. Loken, on behalf of City Council, recognized Canada's oldest professional military band, which was formed in Quebec City in 1879. Now based out of Edmonton, the Royal Canadian Artillery band represents the Canadian Armed Forces locally, across Canada and around the world. They are deeply committed to the nation, as well as their art. A performance was provided by the Royal Canadian Artillery Band's Heavy Artillery ensemble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Amazing Maze Volunteers (M. Nickel)

 

 

 

Councillor M. Nickel, on behalf of City Council, recognized city staff volunteers and sponsors, who helped contribute to the success of the maze in City Hall, in support of YESS - Youth Empowerment and Support Services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

York Elementary School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from York Elementary School and their teachers, D. Strasdin and K. Singleton.

 

 

 

 

 

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, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.5.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved A. Knack - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

·         First item of business at 11 a.m. – 8.2 – Terms of Reference – Commonwealth Games Bid Oversight Committee – PRIVATE

·         Second item of business at 11 a.m. - 8.3 - Bargaining Update – Verbal report - PRIVATE

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate - NONE

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Online Voting (A. Knack)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton tested internet voting in 2012 and decided not to proceed with it at that time.

Can Administration provide a report with a summary of that discussion along with any new information that has been collected since that point?

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date: Feb. 24, 2015

Exec.
Committee

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

September 30, 2014 Projected Year-End Financial Results - Third Quarter - Operating

 

 

 

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

S. Padbury, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities; S. Farbrother, City Manager; D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That an Interim Financing Reserve, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the November 19, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_919 to accommodate timing differences between project operating expenses and the receipt of future revenue intended to fund those expenses, be approved.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

Establishment of a Photo Enforcement Reserve

That Administration provide a report to City Council during the 2015 Operating Budget deliberations with recommendations toward the establishment of a Photo Enforcement reserve to accumulate surpluses (and fund shortfalls) that may arise from the variability of photo enforcement revenue, and that would transparently show budgeted allocations toward:

a) the Office of Traffic Safety,

b) Edmonton Police Service,

c) other Traffic Safety Initiatives (both Operating and Capital) and,

d) potentially, third-party community infrastructure priorities such as but not restricted to the Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program and the Community League Infrastructure Grant Program.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

Due Date: Nov. 26, 2014

City Council Budget

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel, M. Oshry

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.2

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2014

 

 

 

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the November 19, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_920, be received for information.

 

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.3

Corporate Measures and Targets Follow-up

 

 

 

B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That the 26 outcome measures and targets in Attachment 1 of the November 19, 2014 Financial Services and Utilities report CR _1437, be approved to replace the 23 provisional outcome measures approved by Council on June 11, 2014.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Corporate Measures and Targets – Additional Information

That Administration provide a report on the following:

a) details on the benefits of using genuine progress indicators in tandem with gross domestic product, as a method to measure progress on the City's approved outcomes.

b) a review of 11.2. in Attachment 7 of the November 19, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1437, with the possibility of splitting the Edmonton small-sized business from medium enterprise.

c) a review of 12.1. and 12.2. in Attachment 7 of the November 19, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1437, on Edmonton’s proper versus region/Census Metropolitan Area statistics.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

Due Date: Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

6.4

Approval of Expropriation - for the Southeast to West LRT (Valley Line) Stage 1- Phase 2

 

 

 

R. Urish and D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law), made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That City Council, in its capacity as Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act:

1. Approve the expropriation of the lands shown outlined in Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services report CR_1799.

2. Give Administration authority to take all steps under the Expropriation Act to finalize the expropriations, including, without limitation, registering the Certificates of Approval of the expropriations and serving all documents required under the Expropriation Act to obtain title to, and possession of, the lands shown outlined in Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services report CR_1799.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

6.5

Impact of the Alberta Wetlands Policy on City Wetlands

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

Impact of the Alberta Wetlands Policy on City Wetlands

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee outlining the impact of the Alberta Wetland Policy compensation requirements on City Wetlands.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date: Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.6

Exception to the Facade Improvement Program Policy

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the property located at 10572 - 101 Street NW, be exempted from the Facade Improvement Program Policy location requirements, and that a grant of $60,000 under the Facade Improvement Program Policy, to the property owner, Quinco Financial Inc., be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.7

Notice of Intention to Designate the Mountifield House as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 12, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1699, be served on the owners of the property occupied by the Mountifield House, located at 9850 - 112 Street NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.

2. That funding of $75,000 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.

3. That the City Manager be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource.

Sustainable Dev.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.8

The Way We Finance White Paper

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the Financial Services and Utilities The Way We Finance White Paper on Debt, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 12, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1783, be received for information.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

6.9

Edmonton Arts Council 2015 Festival Operating Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the Community Investment Program, Festival Operating Grant, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 13, 2014, Edmonton Arts Council report CR_1806, be approved.

Arts Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

7.

BYLAWS - NONE

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Edmonton Police Commission - Interviews and Appointment - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 3:45 p.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 6:07 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters – E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1. That Attachment 1 - Appointments to the Edmonton Police Commission, be added to the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services verbal report on the Edmonton Police Commission - Interviews and Appointment.

2. That the appointment and reappointment of the individuals named in Attachment 1 be made to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016.

3. That Attachment 1 remain private until a news release announcing the appointments has been issued pursuant to sections 17, 24 and 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

4. That the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services verbal report and materials 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, E. Gibbons, A. Knack, D. Loken, S. McKeen, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, M. Nickel

 

8.2

Terms of Reference - Commonwealth Games Bid Oversight Committee

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

1. That the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services report CR_1791, presentation and discussion remain private, with the exception of Attachment 3, pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

2. That Attachment 3 - Bylaw 17006 - Commonwealth Games 2022 Bid Oversight Committee to the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services report CR_1791, be changed as follows:

·         Page 3 of 8, under Members section, in the first line to read "The Committee is comprised of seven voting members.”

·         Page 4 of 8, in section 8(b), be amended to read "Three Councillors appointed by Council.”

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17006 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17006 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17006 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17006 be read a third time.

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the following be appointed to the Commonwealth Games Bid Oversight Committee:

·         Chair: Reg Milley

·         Councillors: A. Sohi, M. Oshry and B. Anderson

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

8.3

Bargaining Update - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

 

 

 

1. That Attachment 1 to the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services verbal report on Bargaining Update, be added.

2. That Attachment 1 to the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services verbal report on Bargaining Update, be approved.

3. That Attachment 1 and presentation to the November 19, 2014, Corporate Services verbal report on Bargaining Update remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

8.4

Jerry Forbes Centre - Multi-tenant Project Update

 

 

Moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1. That the Jerry Forbes Centre Foundation be given one-time funding of $3 million for the development of the Jerry Forbes Centre for Community Spirit, subject to the Foundation fully surrendering all of its right, title and interest in the current lease with the City and securing the remaining funds required. The City of Edmonton funding source be Land Enterprise and the 2015 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program.

2. That a Funding Agreement between the Jerry Forbes Centre Foundation and the City of Edmonton be entered into and that the agreement be acceptable in form and content to the City Manager.

3. That the November 13, 2014, Community Services report CR_1669 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Community Svcs.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Office of the City Manager

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Sohi

 

8.5

Process and Timelines for the 2014 City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluations

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m., pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That the Process and Timelines for the 2014 City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluations, be postponed to the December 17, 2014, City Council meeting.

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date: Dec. 17, 2014

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

9.1

Heritage Valley Park and Ride – Update
(B. Anderson/M. Walters)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Councillor M. Walters requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the Heritage Valley Park and Ride Update.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Councillor M. Walters be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the Heritage Valley Park and Ride Update.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the response to the inquiry made at the October 8, 2014, City Council meeting on the Heritage Valley Park and Ride Update, be brought to the November 26, 2014, City Council Budget meeting.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due Date: Nov. 26, 2014

City Council Budget

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson

 

9.2

Electronic Cigarettes (A. Knack)

 

 

 

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

That Administration provide a report outlining some basic details of electronic cigarettes including information about health risks and benefits, how other levels of Government (including Edmonton Public and Catholic School Boards) are addressing electronic cigarettes (example: sales, where they can be used), and if our current smoking bylaw is applicable to electronic cigarettes.

·         Notice of Motion Given: November 19, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk