CITY COUNCIL - BUDGET

 

MINUTES


November 26 and 27, 2014  –  Council Chamber
December 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 and 11, 2014 – 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

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk
S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk

C. Johnston, L. Long, T. Orbell, N. Rajan, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            3

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          3

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            4

1.3        Protocol Items                                                                                      7

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS           10

2.1        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                      10

2.2        Status of Reports City Council Budget                                       10

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                               11

4.          2015 UTILITES BUDGET                                                                 11

4.1        2015 Drainage Services Utility Operating and Capital          11

             Budget

4.2        2015 Waste Management Utility Operating and

             Capital Budget                                                                                    12

4.3        Bylaw 16980 - Drainage Bylaw 16200, Amendment No.

             3                                                                                                              13

4.4        Bylaw 16982 - Waste Management Fees, Amendment

             No. 13                                                                                                    14

5.          2015 - 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET                                                     15

5.1        Proposed 2015-2018 Capital Budget                                   

5.2        Supplementary Information 2015 - 2018 Capital

             Budget                                                                                                  44

5.3        Business Case for Workspace Enhancements -

             Westwood Garage Replacement                                                   45

5.4        Natural Gas Buses and Westwood Garage -

             Additional Information                                                                      45

5.5        Advantages of Exchanging Edmonton Police

             Commission Helicopters                                                                 46

5.6        Priority List for Renewal and Upgrades for

             Library Locations                                                                              46

5.7        Building Canada Fund  Projects - Additional Information   46

6.          CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS ON THE CAPITAL BUDGET

             - NOVEMBER 27, 2014 - 9:30 A.M.                                                 47

6.1        Edmonton Police Commission                                                      47

6.2        Edmonton Public Library                                                                54

6.3        Edmonton Economic Development Corporation                     58

6.4        Francis Winspear Centre for Music                                              58

6.5        Fort Edmonton Management Company                                      58

6.6        TELUS World of Science                                                                59

7.          2015 OPERATING BUDGET                                                           59

7.1        2015 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions                59

             COMMUNITY SERVICES                                                                 60

8.1        Presentation and Discussion - page 151, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   60

9.          CORPORATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES                   67

9.1        Presentation and Discussion - page 216, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   67

10.        CORPORATE SERVICES                                                                68

10.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 228, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   68

10.2      Additional Information  - Update on Compressed

             Natural Gas for Buses                                                                      68

11.        FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITES                                       69

11.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 290, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   69

11.2      Establishment of a Photo Enforcement Reserve                     69

12.        MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR OFFICES                                        71

12.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 315, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   71

13.        OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR                                                   71

13.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 319, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   71

13.2      Office of the City Auditor 2015 Proposed Budget                    71

14.        OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER                                                 71

14.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 322, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   71        

15.        SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT                                                  72

15.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 342, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   72

15.2      Budget Implications for Maintaining or

             Decommissioning the Gateway Visitor Centre Site                  72

16.        TRANSPORTATION SERVICES                                                   79

16.1      Presentation and Discussion - page 420, Budget

             Binder                                                                                                   79

16.2     Transit Strategic Plan Pre-Consultation Process -

             Public Engagement Principles and Approach                           79

16.3     Snow and Ice Control Policy - Amendments                              79

16.4     Heritage Valley Park and Ride - Update -
            (B. Anderson/M. Walters)                                                                  80

16.5     Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendments -

            Additional Information                                                              83
17.       CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS -  DECEMBER 4, 2014 -

            9:30 A.M.                                                                                                   

17.1     Edmonton Police Commission - page 493, Budget

            Binder                                                                                                    88

17.2     Edmonton Public Libraries - page 502, Budget

            Binder                                                                                                    90

17.3     Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - page

            473, Budget Binder                                                                            91

17.4     Edmonton Arts Council - page 510, Budget Binder                 91

17.5     Other Civic Agencies with Presentations in the

            Order of the Budget Book                                                                93

18.       PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE                                                           96

19.       VOTE ON MAIN CAPITAL BUDGET MOTION                             96
19.1     VOTE ON MAIN  OPERATING BUDGET MOTION

20.        BYLAWS                                                                                              99

20.1      Bylaw 16998 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

             in the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700 - Amendment

             No. 17                                                                                                    99

20.2      Bylaw 16999 - A Bylaw to Amend the Text and Fee

             Schedule in the Business Licence Bylaw 13138 -

             Amendment No. 28                                                                          100

20.3      Bylaw 17000 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

             in the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 15894 -

             Amendment No. 3                                                                            100

21.        NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                              101

22.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                             101

 

 

 

 

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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 9:34 a.m., and acknowledged that City Council is meeting on the traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux the Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, Metis and Inuit peoples, in the heart of Treaty 6 territory.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the November  26, 2014, City Council Budget meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

2.2   Status of Reports

5.2   Supplementary Information 2015 - 2018 Capital
        Budget

13.2   Office of the City Auditor 2015 Proposed Budget

16.3   Snow and Ice Control Policy - Amendments

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

Deletion:

5.3    Business Case for Workspace Enhancements –
         Westwood Garage Replacement

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the following reports be added to the agenda:

10.2    Additional Information - Update of Compressed
           Natural Gas for Buses

15.2    Budget Implications for Maintaining or
           Decommissioning the Gateway Visitor Centre Site

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the following report be added to the agenda:

5.4    Natural Gas Buses and Westwood Garage -
         Additional Information

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the following pages be replaced and added:


5.1   Proposed 2015 – 2018 Capital Budget Binder:

Replacement pages:

•   Capital Tables – List of Capital Profiles by Branch page 5
•   Supplementary Information – Attachment 2:  
    Recommended Renewal Profiles pages 16 – 17
•   Community Strategies & Development – Profile Number:
    #CM-21-5772 pages 75 – 78
•   Real Estate, Housing & Economic Sustainability Profile
    Number: 11-17-0099 pages 211 – 212
•   The Quarters – Phase 1: Profile Number 11-17-0407  

     page 215


Additions:
•   Urban Planning & Environment – Profile Number 12-17-
    6100 pages 216 - 217

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved M. Oshry – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the following pages be added:


5.1   Proposed 2015 – 2018 Capital Budget Binder:

 

·         Attachment 6 Other Growth Profiles – page 26 and 27

·         Attachment 6 Other Growth Profiles – page 30

·         15-28-5821 Terwilligar Heights Artificial Turf – pages 140a and 140b

·         15-28-5822 Londonderry Artificial Turf, pages 140c and 140d

·         15-28-6100 Ivor Dent Sports Park Phase II – pages
140e and 140f

·         17-66-2216 Yellowhead Trail (50 street-Victoria ) – pages 438e and 438f

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the following reports be added to the agenda:

5.5   Advantages of Exchanging Edmonton Police
        Commission Helicopters
5.6   Priority List for Renewal and Upgrades for Library
        Locations


That the following pages be replaced:

5.1   Proposed 2015 – 2018 Capital Budget Binder:
•  Attachment 6 – Other Growth Profiles – Page 28

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the following pages be added:

7.1   2015 Operating Budget – Budget Binder:

·           Budget Building Blocks – page 36 and 37             

·           Branch – Neighbourhoods, Parks and Community
  Recreation Districts – Green  Shack Program – page
  204a

·           Branch – Real Estate, Housing and Economic
  Sustainability Northern/Circumpolar Secretariat Interim
  Fund  - page 373a

·           Branch – The Quarters Community Revitalization Levy
  - Quarters CRL Phase II – page 399a

 

That the following pages be replaced:

·           Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
  - Downtown CRL – page 408                       

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That 11.2 Establishment of a Photo Enforcement Reserve, be added to the agenda.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the following reports be added to the agenda:

  • 5.7   Building Canada Fund Projects - Additional Information
  • 16.5 Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendments - Additional Information

 

 

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

 

1.3

Protocol Items

 

 

Ecole JH Picard School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Ecole JH Picard and their teacher K. Pittman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arago, Barcelona Councillor (A. Knack)

 

 

 

Councillor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Vicenc Enguix i Gimenez, Arago, Barcelona, Councillor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny Bright School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Johnny Bright School and their teacher
L. Innes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny Bright School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Johnny Bright School and their teacher
S. Coleman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny Bright School (Mayor D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Johnny Bright School and their teacher
J. Wilson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny Bright School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Johnny Bright School and their teachers
R. Drews and R. Beech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Esther Starkman School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Esther Starkman School and their teacher
F. Stead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greenfield School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael A. Kostek School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Michael A. Kostek School and their teacher D. Flook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael A. Kostek School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Michael A. Kostek School and their teacher P. O’Connor.

 

 

Michael A. Kostek School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Michael A. Kostek School and their teacher B. Shulko.

 

 

Dr. Donald Massey School (B. Esslinger)

 

 

 

Councillor B. Esslinger, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Dr. Donald Massey School and their teachers M. Goos and R. Baerg.

 

 

Dr. Donald Massey School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Dr. Donald Massey School and their teacher N. Christian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greenfield School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Greenfield School and their teacher
C. Roberge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Velma E. Baker School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Velma E. Baker School and their teacher
Mr. Singh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Velma E. Baker (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Velma E. Baker School and their teacher
L. Peacock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belvedere School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baturyn School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beacon Heights School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Beacon Heights School and their teacher
M. Roberts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

George H. Luck School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from George H. Luck School and their teacher
A. Aubrey-Hebert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

George H. Luck School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from George H. Luck School and their teacher 
C. Paton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holyrood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holyrood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Holyrood School and their teacher C. Ray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynnwood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lynnwood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Lynnwood School and their teachers
J. Commance and D. Torrance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ecole Holyrood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognizing L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of Council, congratulated
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on her recent appointment as Deputy Minister of Education, Province of Alberta.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enbridge (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of Council, congratulated Enbridge on the announcement of their future move into the Kelly Ramsey Building.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Status of Reports City Council Budget

 

 

Business Case for Workspace Enhancements - Westwood Garage Replacement

 

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 22, 2015, be approved.

 

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Apr. 22, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

2015 UTILITES BUDGET

4.1

2015 Drainage Services Utility Operating and Capital Budget

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

1.    That the 2015 Operating Budget for the Drainage Services Utility be approved, with revenues of $167,197,000 and expenditures of $127,435,000.

2.    That the 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget for the Drainage Services Utility be approved, with a four year Capital Budget of $726,958,000, to be attributed as follows: $171,065,000 (2015), $185,067,000 (2016), $196,063,000 (2017), and $174,763,000 (2018).

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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 1

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Analysis of Ratio of In-House Work to External Consultants – Utilities Work

That Administration provide a report to Utility Committee with an analysis, (including cost, and other quantitative and qualitative factors) of the implications of increasing the ratio of work done using in-house versus external consultants.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

Due By:
Apr. 30, 2015
Utility Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

4.2

2015 Waste Management Utility Operating and Capital Budget

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

1.    That the 2015 Operating Budget for the Waste Management Services Utility be approved, with revenues of $169,298,000 and expenditures of $171,860,000.

2.    That the 2012 – 2014 Capital Budget for the Waste Management Services Utility be reduced by $5,708,000.

3.    That the 2015 – 2018 Capital Budget for the Waste Management Services Utility be approved with a four year Capital Budget of $120,987,000; to be attributed as follows: $25,879,000 (2015), $30,980,000 (2016), $32,727,000 (2017), and $31,001,000 (2018).

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

4.3

Bylaw 16980 - Drainage Bylaw 16200, Amendment No. 3

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16980 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16980 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16980 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16980 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

4.4

Bylaw 16982 - Waste Management Fees, Amendment No. 13

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16982 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16982 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16982 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16982 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, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

5.

2015 - 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET

5.1

Proposed 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget, be approved as follows:

Expenditures of $5.962 billion for tax-supported operations, which includes in part:

a.    New tax-supported debt of $321.5 million with expenditures to be recovered from future revenues generated from the tax levy.

b.    New self-supporting tax guaranteed debt for
2015-2018 of $121.4 million, with expenditures to be recovered from future revenues from the Capital City Downtown and Quarters Community Revitalization Levies.

c.    2015-2018 capital funding assumes an earmarked tax levy increase of 1.5% in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Neighbourhood Renewal Program, subject to Operating Budget approval in each of these years.

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. R. Jevne, H. McRae, A. Laughlin, L. Brenneis and R. Smyth, Community Services; B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities; W. Trocenko, S. Mackie, P. Ohm, and
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; K. Block, Fire Chief; K. Rozmahel, General Manager, K. Chorley, and S. Rapanos, Corporate Services;  answered Council's questions. D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, made a presentation.
C. Stolte, G. Cebryk, A. Homes, J. Stein, R. Toohey, Transportation Services; S. Farbrother, City Manager;
B. Latte and T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities, answered Council’s questions.  L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation. R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

 

CAP 1, CAP 40, CAP 41
Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - A. Knack:

 

 

 

CAP 1

That Capital Profile Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre #15-21-5785 be added and funded up to $9 million, and that Capital Profile Lewis Estates Library #16-20-0056 be added and funded up to $1.5 million, to fund the full design of the recreation centre complex and the Lewis Estates Library, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

CAP 40

That Capital Profile Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre #15-21-5785 be added and funded in the amount of $187.674 million, to fund full build of the Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre, with design of $10.5 million and build in the following capital cycle, with funding from debt.

 

 

Withdrawn

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager and A. Laughlin, Community Services; R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 1, put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre #15-21-5785 be added and funded up to $9 million, and that Capital Profile Lewis Estates Library #16-20-0056 be added and funded up to $1.5 million, to fund the full design of the recreation centre complex and the Lewis Estates Library with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, A. Knack, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

CAP 41

That Capital Profile Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre #15-21-5785 be added and funded in the amount of $3.5 million, to fund schematic design of the Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and the Lewis Estates Library, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 2 Londonderry Artificial Turf and Park Renewal

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Londonderry Artificial Turf and Park Renewal #15-28-5822 be added and funded in the amount of
$1.5 million, to fund design, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

R. Jevne and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 3 Terwillegar Heights Artificial Turf

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Terwillegar Heights Artificial Turf #15-28-5821 be added and funded in the amount of $700,000 to fund design, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 4 Coronation Community Recreation Centre

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Coronation Community Recreation Centre #15-21-5801 be added and amended as follows:

a)  $1.45 million to fund design
      completion in 2017 with funding from   
      partner funding (Veledrome/Triathlon
      Association), and

b)  Construction to take place between 2018 and 2020 with $18.55 million         funding from partner funding and the balance of funding from tax supported debt.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 5 Wellington/Africa Multicultural Centre

 

 

Amendment moved B. Esslinger - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Wellington/Africa Multicultural Centre #15-21-1040 be added and funded in the amount of $838,000, to fund schematic design, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 8  Co-Located Dispatch and Emergency Operations  
             Centre

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Co-Located Dispatch and Emergency Operations Centre #15-70-0003 be decreased by a total amount of $64.806 million, with $2 million to be released back to Pay-As-You-Go for City Council to allocate.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 9 Kihciy Askiy Sacred Earth

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Kihciy Askiy Sacred Earth #15-21-3400 be added and funded in the amount of $2 million, to fund Phase I of the Kihciy Askiy - Sacred Earth project, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

CAP 10 Reactivation of Fire Station #21 (Rossdale)

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Reactivation of Fire Station #21 (Rossdale) #15-70-0002 be decreased by a total amount of $4.796 million, with funding to be released back to the source. 

Withdrawn

 

 

K. Block, Fire Chief; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services; C. Ward, Financial Services and Utilities; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
M. Oshry withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 15, CAP 15.1 (CAP 54)  Winspear Facility Expansion Project

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

CAP 15

That Capital Profile Winspear Facility Expansion Project #15-21-3300 be added and funded in the amount of
$3.75 million, to fund expansion design, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants, subject to a staged funding agreement with the City of Edmonton.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

CAP 15.1 (CAP 54)

That CAP 15 be amended to add a part 2 as follows:

2.    That Administration provide, for Council’s consideration, the principles for a staged funding agreement with the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, based upon the approved Capital Profile Winspear Facility Expansion Project #15-21-3300, the principles to include implications related to confirmation of funding from other orders of government, and a community fundraising strategy that includes any results already achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 15, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile Winspear Facility Expansion Project #15-21-3300 be added and funded in the amount of $3.75 million, to fund expansion design, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants, subject to a staged funding agreement with the City of Edmonton.

Francis Winspear Centre for Music – Staged Funding Agreement

2.    That Administration provide, for Council’s consideration, the principles for a staged funding agreement with the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, based upon the approved Capital Profile Winspear Facility Expansion Project #15-21-3300, the principles to include implications related to confirmation of funding from other orders of government, and a community fundraising strategy that includes any results already achieved.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

Community Svcs.

Due by:
Apr. 20, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 16 Telus World of Science

 

 

Amendment moved B. Esslinger - M. Walters:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile Telus World of Science #15-21-6600 be added and funded in the amount of $40 million, with $12 million funding from Pay-As-You-Go or grants, $20 million from other orders of Government and $8 million in funding from other partners, subject to a funding agreement with the City of Edmonton.

Telus World of Science – Funding Agreement

2.    That Administration provide, for Council’s consideration, the principles for a funding agreement with Telus World of Science, based upon the approved Capital Profile Telus World of Science #15-21-6600, the principles to include implications related to confirmation of funding from other orders of government, and a community fundraising strategy that includes any results already achieved.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

Due by:
April 20, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 30 Oleskiw Park Development

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Oleskiw Park Development #15-28-1600 be added and funded in the amount of $4.44 million, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Withdrawn

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services; and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
M. Oshry withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 37 Kinsmen Sports Centre Design Phase

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Kinsmen Sports Centre Design Phase #15-21-2300 be added and funded in the amount of
$2.8 million, to fund the schematic design phase, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

CAP 39, CAP 39.1 (CAP 60), CAP 39.2 (CAP 61), CAP 39.3 (CAP 62), CAP 63, CAP 64

Ivor Dent Sports Park – Phase II

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

CAP 39

That Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park - Phase II
#15-28-6100 be added and funded in a total amount of
$8.5 million, with $2.402 million funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $6.098 million funding from tax-supported debt.

 

 

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

CAP 39.1 (CAP 60)

That CAP 39 be amended to replace “funded in a total amount of $8.5 million, with $2.402 million funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $6.098 million funding from tax-supported debt” with “funded in a total amount of  $2.402 million with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.”

Withdrawn

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

With unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

CAP 39.2 (CAP 61)

That CAP 39 be amended to replace “funded in a total amount of $8.5 million with $2.402 million of funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $6.098 million of funding from tax-supported debt” with “funded in a total amount of $4.7 million with $2.402 million funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $2.298 million of funding from tax-supported debt.”

Withdrawn

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
A. Laughlin, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Nickel - D. Loken:

 

 

 

CAP 39.3 (CAP 62)

That CAP 39 be amended to replace "$2.402 million funding from Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $6.098 million funding from tax-supported debt" with "$2.402 million funding from available Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $6.098 million funding from Pay-As-You-Go made available by a corresponding increase in debt under Capital Profile Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening #15-66-2212, or funding from grants.”

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 39, as amended by CAP 39.3 (CAP 62) put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park - Phase II
#15-28-6100 be added and funded in a total amount of
$8.5 million, with $2.402 million funding from available Pay-As-You-Go  or grants and $6.098 million funding from Pay-As-You-Go made available by a corresponding increase in debt under Capital Profile Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening #15-66-2212, or funding from grants.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

 

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, D. Loken, M. Nickel, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

CAP 63

That Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park - Phase II
#15-28-6100 be added and funded in the amount of $2.402 million with funding from Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

Not Put to Vote

 

Amendment moved M. Nickel – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

CAP 64

That Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park - Phase II #15-28-6100 be added and funded in the amount of $4.7 million, with $2.402 million of funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $2.298 million from Pay-As-You-Go made available from a corresponding increase in debt under Capital Profile Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening #15-66-2212, or funding from grants.

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 64, put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park - Phase II #15-28-6100 be added and funded in the amount of $4.7 million with $2.40 million of funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $2.298 million from Pay-As-You-Go made available from a corresponding increase in debt under Capital Profile Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening
#15-66-2212, or funding from grants.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Knack, M. Oshry

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 2

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

Coronation Community Recreation Centre - Funding Agreement with the Velodrome/Triathlon Association

That by the end of 2015, Administration provide for Council's consideration, a funding agreement with the Velodrome/ Triathlon Association based on the approved Capital Profile Coronation Community Recreation Centre
#15-21-5801 and the approved funding strategy.

Community Svcs.

Due by:
Nov. 9,  2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 11

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack – M. Oshry:

 

 

 

Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Land Acquisition

1.    That Administration provide a report to Council, through Community Services Committee, with options for funding and timing of Capital Profile District Park Land Acquisition (New ASPs) #CM-17-1007 and Capital Profile District Park Base Level Development  #CM-17-1011, to acquire land and undertake site development for the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre.

Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Schematic Design and Funding Strategy

2.    That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee with the schematic design and a funding strategy for completion of the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre. 

Community Svcs.

Due by:
 Mar. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

Community Svcs.

Due by: December  2016

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 30

 

 

Moved A. Sohi – B. Anderson:

 

 

 

Ivor Dent Sports Park – Options to Complete Balance of Work

That Administration provide a report with options to complete the balance of the work under Capital Profile Ivor Dent Sports Park Phase II - #15-28-6100.

Community Svcs.

Due by: 
Feb. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 34-1

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – A. Knack:

 

 

 

Roof Rehabilitation and Replacement Program

That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee outlining the following information on the Roof Rehabilitation and Replacement Program (Capital Profile #CM 75-0103):

a)   Roof Rehabilitation and Replacement  
      Program description

b)   information on the roof inventory
      project and condition ratings

c)   rationale for the proposed allocation of
      capital roof rehabilitation funding

d)   prioritization criteria for roof
      replacement projects

e)   examples of typical and non-typical
      projects

Community Svcs.

 

Due by:
Apr. 20, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 35

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

Emergency Operations – Opportunities to Co-locate Emergency Operations Centre

1. That the Mayor consult with the Provincial and Federal governments on potential opportunities to share a location within the City of Edmonton with the Provincial Operations Centre.

2. That expenditure on the design and construction of the Co-located Dispatch and Emergency Operations Centre (Capital Profile #15-70-0003) be subject to a report to Community Services Committee on the results of the consultations.

Community Svcs.

Due by:
Mar. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – CORPORATE SERVICES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 34-2

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – A. Knack:

 

 

 

IT Composite Profiles

That Administration provide a report with an overview of the IT growth and renewal composite profiles, including:

a)    a summary of the initiatives included
       in the composite profile

b)    the rational for how and why they
       were selected

c)    a description of the governance
       process for the composite capital
       fund

d)   a proposal for providing updates to
      Council on the progress and status of
      the composite fund.

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due by:
Apr. 21, 2015

Exec Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 7

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

Tax Increase Implementation Options for Debt Servicing of Projects

That Administration provide options for Council’s consideration that would implement tax increases to pay for debt servicing of projects that are to be financed through debt in the 2015-2018 Capital Budget, in even increments over the four year period, and further identify the resulting tax revenue not required in the year it is raised for debt servicing, that could be applied to Pay-As-You-Go.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014, Budget

Dealt with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 9

 

 

Moved M. Walters – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

Tax Increase Implementation Options - Debt Smoothing Approval

That the debt smoothing approach as outlined in the December 1, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities presentation made at the November 26, 2014, City Council Budget meeting, excluding Heritage Valley, be adopted to allow additional one-time funding from Pay-As-You-Go for capital projects. 

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 10

 

 

Moved B. Henderson – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

2015-2018 Capital Budget – Additional Profiles

That Administration bring forward, as soon as possible, all Capital Profiles that are the subject of amendments and that have not been previously presented at the November 26, 2014, City Council Budget meeting.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014, Budget

Dealt with

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

 

CAP 17 Edmonton Energy and Technology Park - Stormwater
              Drainage Solutions

 

 

Amendment Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile EETP - Stormwater Drainage Solutions #15-74-4111 be added and funded in the amount of up to $2 million, to fund Phase I Horse Hill Neighborhood 2 developer oversizing of a proposed stormwater outlet trunk to service the Edmonton Energy and Technology Park, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 25   109 Street Streetscape Improvements - 89 Avenue to
                61 Avenue

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile 109 Street Streetscape Improvements - 89 Avenue to 61 Avenue #15-17-3103 be added and funded in the amount of $5.702 million, to fund 2017 and 2018 construction and design, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 28 Complete Streets - Enhancements

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Complete Streets - Enhancements #CM-66-9003 be added and funded in the amount of
$10.949 million, to fund the complete streets program, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, G. Cebryk and A. Homes, Transportation Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, M. Nickel

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Oshry

 

 

CAP 29 Jasper Ave Streetscape Improvements - Oliver

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Jasper Ave Streetscape Improvements - Oliver #15-17-3107 be added and funded in the amount of $8.748 million, with funding from an increase in use of
Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, and G. Cebryk, Transportation Services; P. Ohm and
W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 31 CAP 31.1 (CAP 57) - Mature Area Land Acquisition

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

CAP 31

That Capital Profile Mature Area Land Acquisition
#CM-17-1002 be added and funded in the amount of
$5 million, to fund the purchase of park space in mature communities that already have an Area Redevelopment Plan, with funding from an increase in use of
Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development; and B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

CAP 31.1 (CAP 57)

That CAP 31 be amended to add:

"and that the expenditure of funds be subject to a report to Executive Committee with a strategy for future funding and prioritization of existing commitments for mature area land acquisition for park space in mature communities."

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi

 

 

CAP 31 as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Mature Area Land Acquisition
#CM-17-1002 be added and funded in the amount of
$5 million to fund the purchase of park space in mature communities that already have an Area Redevelopment Plan, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants, and that the expenditure of funds be subject to a report to Executive Committee with a strategy for future funding and prioritization of existing commitments for mature area land acquisition for park space in mature communities.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Henderson, A. Knack

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 36 TOD Stadium Station Plan Street Network

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

Quarters Phase 2 Project and CRL Update

That Capital Profile TOD Stadium Station Plan Street Network #15-17-3117 be added and funded in the amount of $14.127 million, with $9.127 million funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants and $5 million funding from the Quarters Phase 2 Community Revitalization Levy, with the expenditure of funds being subject to a report with an update on projects for the Quarters, Phase 2 and on the availability of cash flow from the Quarters Phase 2 Community Revitalization Levy.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Oct. 6, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 38 Surplus School Sites - First Place Program

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Surplus School Sites - First Place Program #15-17-5037 be deleted, with the total amount of $2.53 million funding to be released back to the source. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 56  Arterial Renewal Program Reconstruction - Jasper
              Avenue (109 St – 124 St)

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Jasper Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements

That Capital Profile APR Recon – Jasper Avenue (109 St – 124 St) #15-66-2011 be revised with the scope changed to incorporate the Streetscape Improvements, and that prior to construction under Capital Profile
#15-66-2011, Administration provide a report through Committee to Council on the results of public consultation, concept design, and scope and timing of the Jasper Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due by:
To be Determined

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 16

 

 

Moved  A. Knack – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Park Space Funding Strategy and Prioritization

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee with a strategy for future funding and prioritization of existing commitments for mature area land acquisition for park space in mature communities, and acquisition and development of parks in new areas.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Jun. 30, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

 

CAP 6 Smart Bus

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Smartbus
#11-66-1293 be added and funded in the amount of $10.15 million, to fund the Smart Bus program, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 7, CAP 7.1 (CAP 23), CAP 7.2 (CAP 42)  - Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening

 

 

Amendment moved A. Sohi - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

CAP 7

That Capital Profile Whitemud Drive (66-34 Street) Widening #15-66-2212 be added and funded in the amount of $33.336 million, to fund the widening of the existing freeway, with funding from debt.

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

CAP 7.1 (CAP 23)

That CAP 7 be amended to change the funding source for $20.8 million of the total budget to Municipal Sustainability Initiative.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
M. Nickel, withdrew his motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

CAP 7.2 (CAP 42)

That CAP 7 be amended to replace "with funding from debt" with “$22.086 million of funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative and the balance from tax supported debt".

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 7, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Whitemud Drive
(66-34 Street) Widening #15-66-2212 be added and funded in the amount of $33.336 million, to fund the widening of the existing freeway, with $22.086 million of funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative and the balance from tax supported debt.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 22  Rehab - 50 Street Over Sherwood Park FWY

 

 

Amendment moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Bridge Rehab - 50 Street Over Sherwood Park FWY
#15-66-2414 be decreased by a total amount of $22.086 million, with funding to be released back to the source.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 18  Westwood Transit Garage Replacement

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

Business Case for Workspace Enhancements – Westwood Garage Replacement

That Capital Profile Westwood Transit Garage Replacement #12-66-1413 increase by $5.13 million, to fund contemporary workspace enhancements,  with funding from debt, and that the  expenditure of funds be subject to a report to Committee on the Business Case for Workspace Enhancements - Westwood Garage Replacement.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due by:
Apr. 22, 2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 19  West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre Renewal

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre Renewal #15-66-3504 be deleted, with the total amount of $4.4 million to be released back to the source. 

 

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 55  West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre -  Options for Temporary Enhancement, Refurbishment or Renewal

That expenditure of the funds in Capital Profile West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre #15-66-3504, be subject to a report to Committee with options for temporary enhancement, refurbishment or full renewal of the transit centre, including consideration of implications of timing for expansion of the LRT.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Mar. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 20  S-LRT Heritage Valley - Park and Ride
(Capital Profile #18-66-3614)

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile S-LRT Heritage Valley-Park and Ride #18-66-3514 be added and funded in the amount of $20.215 million, with $6.771 million of funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants, with the balance from partner funding.

2.    That the expenditure of funds under Capital Profile #18-66-3514 be subject to:

a.    Reports to Council through Transportation Committee on:

              I.        Century Park Site Park and Ride Options

            II.        Strategy for Park and Ride Locations

b.    $13.444 million funding from partner funding.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

Transportation Committee

Due by:
Mar 25, 2015

(x-ref: Item 16.4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 21  S-LRT Heritage Valley – Transit Centre – Park and
               Ride

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile S-LRT Heritage Valley - Transit Centre - Park and Ride #16-66-7006 be added and funded in the amount of $2 million, to fund design of the park and ride facility, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

2.    That the expenditure of funds under Capital Profile #16-66-7006, be subject to:

a.  Reports to Council through Transportation Committee on:

i.              Century Park Site Park and Ride Options

ii.            Strategy for Park and Ride Locations.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

Transportation Committee

(x-ref: Item 16.4)

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 24  Active Transportation

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Active Transportation #CM-66-2600 be added and funded in the amount of $20 million, to fund the Active Transportation program, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger

 

 

CAP 26  102 Avenue Bikeway (96 Street - 136 Street)

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile 102 Avenue Bikeway (96 Street - 136 Street) #16-66-2614 be added and funded in the amount of $8.779 million, to fund bikeway development, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

CAP 27  High Level Bridge Safety Rail

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen – M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile High Level Bridge Safety Rail #15-66-2418 be added and funded in the amount of $3 million, with funding from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

CAP 32, CAP 33, CAP 34, CAP 35
Yellowhead Trail – Improvements

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 32

That Capital Profile Yellowhead Trail - Stage 1 Improvements #15-66-2224 be added and funded in the amount of $3.92 million, to fund the corridor wide Integrated Transportation System, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 33

 

That Capital Profile Yellowhead Trail - Stage 1 Improvements #15-66-2224 be added and funded in the amount of $5.32 million, to fund the removal of the 89 Street intersection, with funding from funds available for City

Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 34

That Capital Profile Yellowhead Trail - Stage 1 Improvements #15-66-2224 be added and funded in the amount of $22.22 million, to fund 66 Street access modifications, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 35

That Capital Profile Yellowhead Trail (50 Street - Victoria Trail) 6 Lane Widening #17-66-2216 be added and funded in the amount of $26.5 million, to fund 50 Street to Victoria Trail widening, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 58, CAP 59, CAP 65, CAP 66
Yellowhead Trail and Key Grade Separations/Building Canada Fund

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina – B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

CAP 58

That the following Capital Profiles be added and funded with one-third of the amount from tax-supported debt and the balance from other orders of government, subject to approval under the Federal Building Canada Program:

a) 15-66-2224 - $31.4 million
b) 17-66-2216 - $26.5 million
c) 17-66-2307 - $237.4 million
d) 22-66-2314 - $267.8 million
e) 23-66-2317 - $213.5 million
f)  23-66-2318 - $96.6 million

Withdrawn

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina – B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

CAP 59

That Administration provide Capital Profiles for Stage 4 (Yellowhead - 121 Street interchange) and Stage 5 (Yellowhead Trail - Fort Road/66 Street) to be added and funded with one-third of the amount from tax-supported debt and the balance from other orders of government, subject to approval under the Federal Building Canada Program prior to final vote on the Capital Budget.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina, withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

CAP 65

That Capital Profile 50 Street CPR Underpass #15-66-2190 be added and funded in the amount of $85.074 million, with one-third of the funding from tax-supported debt and two-thirds of the funding from other orders of government, subject to Building Canada Fund approval.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

CAP 66

That Capital Profile 75 Street CPR Underpass #18-66-2190 be added and funded in the amount of $66.923 million, with one-third of the funding from tax-supported debt and two-thirds of the funding from other orders of government, subject to Building Canada Fund approval.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Henderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 8

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger – D. Loken:

 

 

 

Pedestrian Safety – Traffic Signal Funding Options

That Administration provide a report on options for funding Capital Profile Traffic Signals – Pedestrian Vehicle Safety
#CM-66-2520, including the potential to fund it from a photo enforcement reserve, if such a reserve is established.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due by:
Feb. 25, 2015, Transportation Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters, M. Oshry

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 15

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

Westwood Garage – Lease Revenue Options

That Administration provide a report on possible opportunities to apply the incremental lease revenue from the Westwood Garage Contemporary Workspace Enhancements to the cost of debt servicing.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due by:
Feb. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 18

 

 

Moved T. Caterina – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

LRT Stations and Lines - Options for Sale or Lease of Air Rights

That Administration provide a report to Committee (along with Sustainable Development report CR_ 1809, Opportunities for Commercial Development in Future LRT/Transit Infrastructure) with recommended options for sale or lease of air rights to allow development above existing or future LRT stations and lines, both reports to be brought by the end of second quarter, 2015.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due by:
Feb. 4,  2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

 

“See items 6.1 and 6.2 for amendments related to Edmonton Police Commission and Edmonton Public Library respectively”

 

5.2

Supplementary Information 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget

 

 

 

B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities, and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the following changes be made to the proposed 2015-2018 Capital Budget, as set out in the attachments to the November 26, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1856:

1.    That the following Capital Profiles, be added:

•    Capital Profile 11-66-1293 -
     Attachment 2

•    Capital Profile 15-21-1040 -
     Attachment 5
•    Capital Profile #CM-66-2520 -
     Attachment 6

•    Capital Profile #CM-66-2545 -
     Attachment 7

•    Capital Profile #CM-66-2525 -
     Attachment 8

2.    That the following Capital Profiles be replaced with revised Capital Profiles as follows:

•    Capital Profile 13-66-1294 - replaced
     with Attachment 1

•    Capital Profile 16-66-2191 - replaced
     with Attachment 3

•    Capital Profile 18-66-3514 - replaced
     with Attachment 4

•    Capital Profile 15-66-2212 - replaced
     with Attachment 9

3. That the following Attachments to the Capital Budget Binder be replaced with revised Attachments as follows:

•    Capital Budget Binder Attachment 4 -
     replaced with Attachment 10

•    Capital Budget Binder Attachment 5 -
     replaced with Attachment 11

•    Capital Budget Binder Attachment 6 -
     replaced with Attachment 12

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

 

 


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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

5.3

Business Case for Workspace Enhancements - Westwood Garage Replacement

 

 

This item was deleted from the agenda, see CAP 18 (revised due date April 22, 2015).

 

5.4

Natural Gas Buses and Westwood Garage - Additional Information

 

 

 

Item 5.4 and 10.2 were dealt with together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, made a presentation. H. Wong, C. Stolte, and
G. Cebryk, Transportation Services; S. Farbrother, City Manager; B. Leeman, P. Schmold, and B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; A. Laughlin, Community Services; and S. Tomaras, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the November 26, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_845rev, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Walters:

 

 

 

Electric Bus Pilot  - Short-term and Long-term Implementation Strategy

That Administration provide a report on an electric bus pilot and potential short-term and long-term implementation strategy for electric buses, including funding options.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Third Quarter 2015

 

 

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

 

5.5

Advantages of Exchanging Edmonton Police Commission Helicopters

 

 

 

R. Knecht, Police Chief; G. McCuaig, R. Milne, and
J. Buksa, Edmonton Police Service; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the November 26, 2014, Edmonton Police Commission report CR_1883, be received for information.

Edmonton Police Commission

 

 

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

 

5.6

Priority List for Renewal and Upgrades for Library Locations

 

 

 

L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the November 26, 2014, Edmonton Public Library report CR_1884, be received for information.

Edmonton Public Library

 

 

 

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

 

5.7

Building Canada Fund  Projects - Additional Information

 

 

 

B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities, made a presentation. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the November 26, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1916, be referred back to Administration to prepare a funding and advocacy strategy with respect to the proposed Yellowhead Trail improvements and the key grade separations, to return to Council through Committee, along with the following Capital Profiles:

a) 15-66-2224  - $31.4 million –  Yellowhead Trail – Stage 1 Improvements
b) 17-66-2216  - $26.5 million –  Yellowhead Trail (50 st – Victoria Trail)
c) 17-66-2307  - $237.4 million – Yellowhead Trail (Stage 2) 149st
d) 22-66-2314  - $267.8 million Yellowhead Trail (Stage 3) 127st
e) 23-66-2317 – $213.5 million – Yellowhead Trail (Stage 4) 121st
f) 23-66-2318 – $96.6 million - Yellowhead Trail (Stage 5) Fort Road
g) 15-66-2190 – $85.1 million – 50 Street CPR Underpass
h) 18-66-2190 – $66.9 million – 75th Street CPR Underpass
i) Manning and Meridian interchanges

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

Due By:
Jan. 20, 2015

Exec. Committee 

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.

CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS ON THE CAPITAL BUDGET - NOVEMBER 27, 2014 - 9:30 A.M.

6.1

Edmonton Police Commission

 

 

 

G. McCuaig, Edmonton Police Commission, made a presentation. R. Knecht, Police Chief, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
B. Kahanyshyn, D. Campbell, B. Loughlin, J. Buksa,
R. Milne, and L. Jimmo, Edmonton Police Service;
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 11, CAP 12, CAP 43, CAP 44, CAP 45, CAP 46, CAP 47, CAP 48, CAP 49   Helicopter Replacement

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

CAP 11

 

That Capital Profile Helicopter Replacement #15-60-1400 be decreased by $7.160 million, with funding to be released back to the source.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

CAP 12

 

That Capital Profile Helicopter Replacement #15-60-1400 be decreased by a total amount of $3.69 million, to fund the purchase of a single engine helicopter, with funding to be released back to the source.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
D. Loken withdrew his motion.

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

 

 

 

CAP 43

 

That Capital Profile Helicopter Replacement #15-60-1400 be reduced by $3.69 million to acquire one single engine helicopter.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Anderson withdrew his amendment.

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 44

That Capital Profile Helicopter Replacement #15-60-1400 be reduced by $100,000 to acquire two single engine helicopters.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

CAP 45

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Helicopter Replacement #15-60-1400 be deleted in the total amount of $7.16 million, with funding to be released back to the source.

Edmonton Police Commission

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

A. Sohi

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 46

That a Capital Profile be prepared and funded in the amount of $7.06 million to fund acquisition of two single-engine helicopters, with funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved S. McKeen - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

CAP 46.1(CAP 48)

That Part 2 be added as follows:

2.    That expenditure of such funds be subject to a report from Edmonton Police Commission, through Committee to Council in the first quarter of 2015 with:

a)    comprehensive information on how the single
       engine units will be stored, maintained and
       operated, and

b)    a thorough examination of the pros and cons of the
       EC130, the AC350 and any other comparable
       models, with special consideration to noise levels
       and sound character.

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

CAP 46, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

1.    That a Capital Profile be prepared and funded in the amount of $7.06 million to fund acquisition of two single-engine helicopters, with funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative.

 

2.    That expenditure of such funds be subject to a report from Edmonton Police Commission, through Committee to Council in the first quarter of 2015 with:

a)   comprehensive information on how the single
      engine units will be stored, maintained and
      operated, and

b)   a thorough examination of the pros and cons of the
      EC130, the AC350 and any other comparable
      models, with special consideration to noise levels
      and sound character.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, D. Loken

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

CAP 47


That a Capital Profile be added and funded in the amount of $3.47 million to fund acquisition of one single-engine helicopter, with funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative.

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved S. McKeen - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

CAP 47.1(CAP 49)

That Part 2 be added as follows:

2.    That expenditure of such funds be subject to a report from Edmonton Police Commission, through Committee to Council in the first quarter of 2015 with:

a)    comprehensive information on how the single
       engine unit will be stored, maintained and operated,
       and

b)    a thorough examination of the pros and cons of the
            EC130, the AC350 and any other comparable
            models, with special consideration to noise levels         and sound character.

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 47, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

1.    That a Capital Profile be added and funded in the amount of $3.47 million to fund acquisition of one single-engine helicopter with funding from Municipal Sustainability Initiative.

Police Helicopter – Information and Analysis

2.    That expenditure of such funds be subject to a report from Edmonton Police Commission, through Committee to Council in the first quarter of 2015 with:

a)   comprehensive information on
      how the single engine unit will be
      stored, maintained and operated, 
      and
    
b)   a thorough examination of the pros
      and cons of the EC130, the AC350
      and any other comparable models,
      with special consideration to noise
      levels and sound character.

Edmonton Police Commission

 

Due By:
Mar. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, D. Loken, S. McKeen, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, A. Knack, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 3

 

 

Moved  D. Loken - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Advantages of Exchanging Edmonton Police Helicopters

That Edmonton Police Commission provide a report, as soon as possible, that identifies the advantages of exchanging both of the existing single engine helicopters for two new single engine helicopters, including the optimal timing for such a change to ensure that the greatest value is realized from the existing helicopters.

Edmonton Police Commission

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014 Budget

Dealt with

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 12

 

 

Moved  S. McKeen – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

New Helicopter Purchase – Storage/ Maintenance/ Operation and Pros and Cons of Comparable Models

1.    That the funds for the new helicopter purchase be subject to an Edmonton Police Commission report to Community Services Committee with:

a)    comprehensive information on the how the single engine unit will be stored, maintained and operated

b)    a thorough examination of the pros and cons of the EC 130, the AS 350 and any other comparable models, with special consideration to noise levels and sound character.

2.    That the Mayor work with Edmonton Police Commission and the Federal Government to explore opportunities to house the existing helicopter fleet at CFB Edmonton.

3.    That the Mayor writes a letter to Airbus Industries Canada on the prospects for a suitable forthcoming enclosed tail rotor (Fenestron) single engine model.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
S. McKeen withdrew his motion.

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 13

 

 

Moved  S. McKeen – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

1.    That the Mayor work with Edmonton Police Commission and the Federal Government to explore opportunities to house the existing helicopter fleet at CFB Edmonton.

2.    That the Mayor make inquiries of the helicopter industry on the prospects for development of a suitable enclosed tail rotor (Fenestron) single engine model.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Part 1 of motion, put:

 

 

 

1.    That the Mayor work with Edmonton Police Commission and the Federal Government to explore opportunities to house the existing helicopter fleet at CFB Edmonton.

 

 

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

 

 

Part 2 of motion, put:

 

 

 

2.    That the Mayor make inquiries of the helicopter industry on the prospects for development of a suitable forthcoming enclosed tail rotor (Fenestron) single engine model.

 

 

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 SUBSEQUENT MOTION 13

 

 

 

Existing Helicopter Fleet – Housing and Future Model Prospects

1.    That the Mayor work with Edmonton Police Commission and the Federal Government to explore opportunities to house the existing helicopter fleet at CFB Edmonton.

2.    That the Mayor make inquiries of the helicopter industry on the prospects for development of a suitable forthcoming enclosed tail rotor (Fenestron) single engine model.

Edmonton Police Commission

 

 

 

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

 

6.2

Edmonton Public Library

 

 

 

L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library, made a presentation. G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library; A. Laughlin, Community Services; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAP 13, CAP 13.1 (CAP 50)

Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield Branch

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

CAP 13

That Capital Profile Abbotsfield Branch Relocation #22-20-0059 be added and funded in the amount of $1.5 million, to fund full design, with funding from funds available for City Council use.

 

 

 

G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library; A. Laughlin, Community Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

 

 

 

CAP 13.1 (CAP 50)

That CAP 13 be amended to replace "$1.5 million to fund full design" with "$400,000 to fund schematic design".

 

 

 

G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 13, put:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Abbotsfield Branch Relocation
#22-20-0059 be added and funded in the amount of
$1.5 million to fund full design, with funding from funds available for City Council use. 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 13.1, (CAP 50) put:

 

 

 

That CAP 13 be amended to replace "$1.5 million to fund full design" with "$400,000 to fund schematic design".

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, A. Knack, D. Loken, A. Sohi,
M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry

 

 

CAP 14, CAP 51, CAP 52
Edmonton Public Library - Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

CAP 14

That Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades #12-20-0055 be amended to change the funding source for $35 million of the total budget to tax supported debt, releasing $35 million back to the source.

Not Put to Vote

 

 

Amendment Moved: B. Henderson – A. Sohi

 

 

 

CAP 51

That Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades #12-20-0055 be amended to change the funding source for $51.5 million of the total budget to tax supported debt, releasing $51.5 million back to the source.

 

 

 

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

 

 

CAP 51, put

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades #12-20-0055 be amended to change the funding source for $51.5 million of the total budget to tax supported debt, releasing $51.5 million back to the source.

Edmonton Public Library

 

 

 

 


L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library; S. Farbrother, City Manager;
D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; and B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities; answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Against:

Carried

 

 

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

 

Amendment moved M. Nickel - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

CAP 52

That Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades #12-20-0055 be decreased by a total amount of
$47.598 million, with funding to be released back to the source, and the balance of $13.9 million being funded from an increase in use of Pay-As-You-Go or grants.

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities; L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library; and A. Laughlin, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,

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

 

 

CAP 53 Edmonton Public Library -  Milner Library Renewal – Percent for Art

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal #12-20-0055 be decreased by $460,000 for the Percent for Art contribution, with funds to be returned to the source, and that the Milner Library project be exempt from Policy C458C Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas.

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 4

 

 

Moved  B. Henderson – A. Knack:

 

 

 

Priority List for Renewal and Upgrades for Library Locations

That the Edmonton Public Library provide a report, as soon as possible, on the full priority list, with rationale for the order of the list, for renewal and upgrade of library locations.

Edmonton Public Library

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014 Budget

Dealt with

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 14

 

 

Moved  T. Caterina – B. Anderson:

 

 

 

Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades – Partner Funding

That expenditure of funds, beyond the
$5 million allocated for design under Capital Profile Milner Library Renewal and Upgrades #12-20-0055, be subject to a report to Community Services Committee from the Edmonton Public Library, confirming that commitments for partner funding are on track.

Edmonton Public Library

Due by:
Nov. 9, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

6.3

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

 

 

 

A. Laughlin, Community Services; and C. Higuchi, Shaw Conference Centre, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

Francis Winspear Centre for Music

 

 

 

A. Petrov and S. LePoole, Francis Winspear Centre for Music, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION – Francis Winspear Centre for Music

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 5

 

 

Moved  S. McKeen – T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Administration provide, for Council’s consideration, the principles for a staged funding agreement with the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, based upon the approved Capital Profile Winspear Facility Expansion Project
#15-21-3300, the principles to include implications related to confirmation of funding from other orders of government and a community fundraising strategy that includes results already achieved.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
S. McKeen withdrew his motion.

 

6.5

Fort Edmonton Management Company

 

 

 

B. Demchuk, Fort Edmonton Management Company, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
A. Laughlin and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

6.6

TELUS World of Science

 

 

 

A. Nursal and J. von der Ohe, TELUS World of Science, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and S. Baker, TELUS World of Science, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION – TELUS World of Science

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 6

 

 

Moved  B. Esslinger – M. Walters:

 

 

 

That Administration provide, for Council’s consideration, the principles for a funding agreement with TELUS World of Science, based upon the approved Capital Profile TELUS World of Science #15-21-6600, the principles to include implications related to confirmation of funding from other orders of government, and a community fundraising strategy that includes results already achieved.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
B. Esslinger withdrew her motion.

 

*Refer to page 95 for final Capital Budget motion.

 

7.

2015 OPERATING BUDGET

7.1

2015 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the 2015 Operating Budget, be approved as follows:

1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $2,309,964,000 and expenditures of $2,309,964,000, with the tax-supported operations revenue of $2,309,964,000 to include:

a)   Revenue based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy estimated to be $1,327,092,000 (3.8% general tax increase and 1.5% for Neighbourhood Renewal), and  

 b) Estimated non-tax revenue of $982,872,000.

 

2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

a)   Land Enterprise with revenues of $68,903,000 and
            expenditures of $53,764,000, and  

b)   Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of
            $562,000 and expenditures of $4,112,000.

 

3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget   includes:

a)   Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with
            revenues of $5,730,000 and expenditures of
            $5,730,000, and

b)   Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization
            Levy with revenues of $9,608,000 and expenditures
            of $9,608,000.

 4. Non-cash 2015 budget adjustments for amortization of
$348,403,000 and contributed assets of $77,500,000.

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities; answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

8.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

8.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 151, Budget Binder

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager; R. Smyth, D. Aitken,
L. Brenneis, K. Block, Fire Chief; H. McRae, and
A. Laughlin, Community Services, made presentations and answered Council's questions. S. Rapanos, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 1  Green Shack Program

 

 

Amendment moved M. Nickel - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Neighbourhoods, Parks and Community Recreation Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $107,000, to fund the Green Shack Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 13  Body Rub Centre Task Force Recommendation

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Neighbourhoods, Parks and Community Recreation Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $300,000, to fund Implementation of Body Rub Centre Task Force Recommendations, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
S. McKeen withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 14  Nuit Blanche Edmonton Event Support

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Community and Recreation Facilities Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $250,000, to fund Nuit Blanche Edmonton Event Support, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funds available to City Council from annualization, and that the release of the funds be subject to the Nuit Blanche group raising the balance of the funds required.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 15  2015 FIFA Park and Ride/LRT

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Community and Recreation Facilities Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $720,000, to fund 2015 FIFA Park and Ride and Extended LRT Services, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funds available to City Council from annualization.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Loken, M. Oshry

 

 

OP 16, OP 43 Fire Prevention and Training Officers

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP16

That the Community Services, Fire Rescue Services Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $1.121 million, to fund Fire Prevention and Training Officers, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
T. Caterina withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

OP 43

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Fire Rescue Services Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $561,000, to fund Fire Prevention and Training Officers, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K. Block, Fire Chief, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Oshry

 

 

OP 17, OP 38  Community Standards Commercial Vehicle Unit

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

OP 17

That the Community Services, Community Standards Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $350,000, to fund Community Standards Commercial Vehicle Unit, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Withdrawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

OP 38

That Community Services, Community Standards Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $350,000, to fund the Community Standards Commercial Vehicle Unit program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from a reallocation from Transportation Services operations.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 18 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $2.9 million, to fund the Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the Photo Enforcement Reserve.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Oshry

 

 

OP 23, OP 23.1 (OP 47) Open City

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

OP 23

That the Corporate Services, Information Technology Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $216,000 to fund Open City, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Walters - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

OP 23.1 (OP 47)

That OP 23 be amended to replace "increase by $216,000" with "increase by $108,000"

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

Not Put to Vote

 

 

OP 23, put:

 

 

 

That the Corporate Services, Information Technology Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $216,000 to fund Open City, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, D. Loken,
M. Walters

 

 

OP 24, OP 53 (SUBSEQUENT MOTION 31)  Continuous Improvement and Innovation

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP 24

That the Corporate Expenditures, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund the Continuous Improvement and Innovation Research and Development Fund, on a one-time basis, with funding from the Financial Stability Reserve, and that the expenditure of funds be subject to a report on project objectives, reporting and evaluation.

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 53 (SUBSEQUENT MOTION 31)

Amendment moved A. Sohi – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Continuous Improvement and Innovation Research Service Package be approved as a self-funded program with funding to be re-allocated during 2015 as it becomes available through innovation and efficiency initiatives.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel, M. Oshry

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 37 Home Supports to Edmonton Seniors

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That the Community Services, Community Strategies and Development Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $184,000, to fund Home Supports to Edmonton Seniors, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 19

 

 

Moved A. Knack – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Home Supports for Seniors

That Administration provide for Council's consideration, a service package on the Home Support to Edmonton Seniors as per the proposal by Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council.

Community Svcs.

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014 Budget

Dealt with

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 20

 

 

Moved M. Oshry – A. Knack:

 

 

 

Lewis Estates Recreation Centre – Land Purchase

That Administration provide reports to Committee when any appropriate opportunities arise to purchase land for the Lewis Estates Recreation Centre, such reports to include the purchase price and recommended funding.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
To be Determined

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 26

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – S. McKeen:

 

 

 

Nuit Blanche Edmonton - Results

That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee on the results of the Nuit Blanche Edmonton event.

Community Svcs.

Due by:  
Jun. 2016

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

9.

CORPORATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES

9.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 216, Budget Binder

 

 

 

T. Burge, Financial Services and Utilities made a presentation and answered Council's questions.  L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and L. Cochrane, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 19, OP 44 Leveraging Edmonton’s Waste Management Leadership

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - M. Walters:

 

 

 

OP 19

That the Corporate Expenditures, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $1 million, to fund Leveraging Edmonton's Waste Management Leadership, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Withdrawn

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
M. Oshry withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

OP 44

 

 

 

That the Corporate Expenditures, 2015 Operating Budget increase by
$3.9 million, to fund Leveraging Edmonton's Waste Management Leadership, on a one-time basis, with funding from the Financial Stability Reserve.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

10.

CORPORATE SERVICES

10.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 228, Budget Binder

 

 

 

K. Rozmahel, General Manager, Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
J. MacPherson, S. Rapanos, D. Lajeunesse, R. Klatchuk,  A. Jarman, and A. Sinclair, Corporate Services; and
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;  answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

10.2

Additional Information - Update on Compressed Natural Gas for Buses

 

 

 

Item 5.6 and 10.2 were dealt with together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 12 FCM 2015 Annual Conference

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Corporate Services, Office of the City Clerk Branch, 2015 Operating Budget for the 2015 FCM Annual Conference be amended so that the source of funds for $334,000 be changed from the tax levy to one-time funds available to City Council from annualization.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. McKeen

 

 

OP 31 Fuel Budget Decrease

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That the Corporate Services, Fleet Services Branch, 2015 Operating Budget decrease by $1.6 million from the fuel budget, to be allocated to the tax levy.

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.

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND UTILITES

11.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 290, Budget Binder

 

 

 

T. Burge, and B. Latte, Financial Services and Utilities, made presentations and answered Council's questions.
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; R. Risling, Financial Services and Utilities; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

11.2

Establishment of a Photo Enforcement Reserve

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

1.    That a Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve to accumulate surpluses and fund shortfalls that arise from the variability of photo enforcement revenue, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November  26, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1873, be approved.

2.    That Policy C579, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 26, 2014, Financial Services Utilities report CR_1873, be approved.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Oshry

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel, A. Sohi

 

 

OP 32 Assessment Growth Increase

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues, Corporate Revenues Program, be increased by $3 million from assessment growth, and the amount be applied to the tax levy.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 51  Allocation to Reduce Tax Levy

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the balance of the funding available for City Council (ongoing funding), in the amount of $378,000, be allocated to reduce the tax levy.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – FINANCIAL SERIVCES AND UTILITIES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 25

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger – D. Loken:

 

 

 

Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve Fund Uses

That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining the allocation to specific projects or programs allowed under the Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve Fund Policy, including the potential uses of the 2015 unallocated funds available in the Reserve.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

Due by:
Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Subsequent  Motion 32

 

 

Moved A. Knack – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Administration prepare future operating budgets to include:

a)    At least two previous years of actual expenditures,

b)    A reconciliation between the current year’s budget as originally approved and the current year’s budget as adjusted, and

c)    The proposed budgets for up to the next four years,

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

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

 

12.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR OFFICES

12.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 315, Budget Binder

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 4 Griesbach Royal Canadian Air Force Grant

 

 

Amendment moved B. Esslinger - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the Griesbach Royal Canadian Air Force be granted $50,000, to fund the Commemorative Park, with one-time funding from 2014 Council Contingency.

 

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

13.

OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

13.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 319, Budget Binder

 

 

 

D. Wuin, City Auditor, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

13.2

Office of the City Auditor 2015 Proposed Budget

 

 

 

Item dealt with as part of the budget discussion.

 

14.

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

14.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 322, Budget Binder

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; T. Webb, and B. Hlus, Office of the City Manager, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 5 2015 International Triathlon Union (ITU)

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the Office of the City Manager, Intergovernmental and External Affairs Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $1.2 million, to fund the 2015 International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Series, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

City Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

15.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

15.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 342, Budget Binder

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, S. Mackie, P. Ohm,
and W. Trocenko, Sustianable Development; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

15.2

Budget Implications for Maintaining or Decommissioning the Gateway Visitor Centre Site

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; A. Laughlin, Community Services; J. Buska, Edmonton Police Service; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

1. That Administration proceed with arrangements to transfer use of the Gateway Visitor Site to the Edmonton Police Service and provide a follow up report upon finalization of arrangements.

2. That Administration provide a report to Committee in the second quarter of 2015 on the feasibility of continued operation of the Recreation Vehicle Sanitary Dumping facilities at the Gateway Visitor Site, and on the availability of any other alternative sites for the operation of such a facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1 of motion, put:

 

 

 

1. That Administration proceed with arrangements to transfer use of the Gateway Visitor Site to the Edmonton Police Service and provide a follow up report upon finalization of arrangements.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, D. Loken, S. McKeen

 

 

Part 2 of motion, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a report to Committee in the second quarter of 2015 on the feasibility of continued operation of the Recreation Vehicle Sanitary Dumping facilities at the Gateway Visitor Site, and on the availability of any other alternative sites for the operation of such a facility.

 

 

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 15.2:

 

 

 

Gateway Visitor Centre Site – Follow-up Report

1. That Administration proceed with arrangements to transfer use of the Gateway Visitor Site to the Edmonton Police Service and provide a follow up report upon finalization of arrangements.

 

Gateway Visitor Centre Site – Recreation Vehicle Sanitary Dumping Facilities

2. That Administration provide a report to Committee in the second quarter of 2015 on the feasibility of continued operation of the Recreation Vehicle Sanitary Dumping facilities at the Gateway Visitor Site, and on the availability of any other alternative sites for the operation of such a facility.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
To be Determined

Exec. Committee

 

Due by:
Jun. 30, 2015

Exec Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 6 Chinatown Plan

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $339,000, to fund the Chinatown Plan, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funds available to City Council from annualization.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 11 Corner Stores and Industrial Program

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Real Estate, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $241,000 to fund the Corner Stores and Industrial Program with $179,000 funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding) and $62,000 funding from one-time funds available to City Council from annualization.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 27 Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment, 2015 Operating Budget for Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment Support Policy C571 be amended, so that the source of funds for $1.866 million be changed from the tax levy to available annualization, and the balance, if any, be funded from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 33 Heritage Reserve Growth

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Heritage Reserve Growth, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing).

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 34 Regional Initiative Program

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, 2015 Operating Budget decrease by $310,000 from the Regional Initiative Program, on an ongoing basis, to be allocated to the tax levy.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

OP 35, OP 35.1 (OP 52) 109 Street Streetscape Design Concept

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

OP 35

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $750,000, to fund 109 Street Streetscape Design Concept, over two years, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP 35.1 (OP 52)

That OP 35 be amended to add the following:

"and that the expenditure of funds be subject to a report to Committee on the scope of work on the public engagement and technical requirements".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Against:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 35, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

109 Streetscape Design Concept – Scope of Work

That the Sustainable Development, Urban Planning and Environment Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $750,000 to fund 109 Street Streetscape Design Concept, over two years, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding) and that the expenditure of funds be subject to a report to Committee on the scope of work on the public engagement and technical requirements.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 36 Northern/Circumpolar Secretariat Interim Fund

 

 

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Real Estate, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $90,000, to fund the Northern/Circumpolar Secretariat Interim Fund on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

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

 

 

OP 39 Quarters Community Revitalization Levy Phase II

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the Sustainable Development, Quarters Community Revitalization Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $423,000, to fund the Quarters Community Revitalization Levy Phase II Service Package on an ongoing basis, with funding from the Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy revenues.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 17

 

 

Moved B. Henderson – S. McKeen:

 

 

109 St. Streetscape Design Concept – Service Package

That Administration bring a Service Package to the November 26, 2014, City Council Budget meeting, for $1.5 million in 2015, including one temporary FTE, for the 109 St. Streetscape Design Concept from 61st Avenue to 89th Avenue for Council’s consideration for funding in the 2015 Operating Budget.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:

Nov. 26, 2014 Budget

Dealt With

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 21

 

 

Moved T. Caterina – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy Boundary

That Administration provide a report to Committee with an update on development projects and investments that are proposed within the Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy Boundary.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 33

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Complete Streets Policy Amendments - Implementation

That Administration prepare amendments to the Complete Streets policy that would clarify the implementation program, and provide for designation of certain streets as “Main” streets, and would provide:

a) enhanced standards for streetscaping, pedestrian accommodation and active transportation.

b) requirements that any designated “Main” streets would be reconstructed and rehabilitated to the enhanced standards.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Feb. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

16.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

16.1

Presentation and Discussion - page 420, Budget Binder

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. 
C. Stolte, G. Cebryk, A. Homes, B. Sabey, C. Grayson,
R. Gabruk, and B. Dunford, Transportation Services; and
L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

16.2

Transit Strategic Plan Pre-Consultation Process - Public Engagement Principles and Approach

 

 

 

Item dealt with – See OP 25

 

16.3

Snow and Ice Control Policy - Amendments

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That Transportation Services report CR_1872, Snow and Ice Control Policy – Amendments, be referred back to Administration to return with a revised Policy, as soon as possible.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2014 Budget

Dealt with
(see item 16.5)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

16.4

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a report to Council, through Transportation Committee, with the following information:

a)    What are the anticipated impacts to traffic volumes in
       the immediate area of Century Park when the Heritage
       Valley Park and Ride is constructed?
b)    What are the anticipated operating requirements to
       provide additional bus service to the neighbourhoods
       surrounding Century Park to enable the residents to
       continue accessing the LRT?
c)    What options to provide parking are available for the
       piece of land that the City of Edmonton owns on the
       Century Park site?
d)    What options are available to work with the owner of
        the Century Park site to provide for on-site parking?
e)    What has been the experience with other park and ride   
       locations?
f)     What are the elements of sensitivity of park and ride
       users to location, particularly satellite locations?
g)    What is the estimated regional demand of park and
       ride users?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

2. That Administration provide a report that fully explores potential options for acquiring additional land for the Century Park location for park and ride purposes.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

E. Gibbons, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

2. That Administration provide a report with an overarching strategy for park and ride locations in the City of Edmonton.

 

 

 

D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; B. Hlus, Office of the City Manager; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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:

 

 

 

D. Iveson

 

 

Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

Century Park Site Park and Ride Options

1.    That Administration provide a report to Council, through Transportation Committee, with the following information:

a)    What are the anticipated impacts to traffic volumes in the immediate area of Century Park when the Heritage Valley Park and Ride is constructed?

b)    What are the anticipated operating requirements to provide additional bus service to the neighbourhoods surrounding Century Park to enable the residents to continue accessing the LRT?

c)    What options to provide parking are available for the piece of land that the City of Edmonton owns on the Century Park site?

d)    What options are available to work with the owner of the Century Park site to provide for on-site parking?

e)    What has been the experience with other park and ride locations?

f)     What are the elements of sensitivity of park and ride users to location, particularly satellite locations?

g)     What is the estimated regional demand of Park and Ride users?

Strategy for Park and Ride Locations

2.    That Administration provide a report with an overarching strategy for park and ride locations in the City of Edmonton.

Transportation Svcs.

 

Due by:
Mar. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

(x-reference with CAP 20 and CAP 21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:  
Mar. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

(x-reference with CAP 20 and CAP 21)

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

16.5

Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendments - Additional Information

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the Snow and Ice Control Policy C409G, be replaced with Snow and Ice Control Policy C409H, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 26, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1872rev.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 3 Transit – New Peak Period Service

 

 

Amendment moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That the Transportation Services, Edmonton Transit Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by
$2.378 million, to fund New Peak Period Service, on an ongoing basis with
$1.976 million funding from the tax levy and the balance of funding from revenue. 

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

OP 8 Transit – Late Night Service

 

 

Amendment moved A. Sohi - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the Transportation Services, Edmonton Transit Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by
$1.591 million, to fund Service Quality Enhancements - Late Night Service, on an ongoing basis with $1.322 million funding from the tax levy and the balance of funding from revenue.

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

OP 25 Transit Strategy

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Transportation Services, Transportation Planning Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $623,000, to fund the Transit Strategy on a one-time basis with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

OP 26, OP 48 Snow and Ice Policy Amendments

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

OP 26

That the Transportation Services, Transportation Operations Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $1.5 million, to fund points 2 and 3 of the Snow and Ice Policy Amendments, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Not Put to Vote

 

 

Amendment moved A. Knack - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

OP 48

That the Transportation Services, Transportation Operations Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $2.2 million, to fund points 1, 2 and 3 of the Snow and Ice Policy Amendments, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 48, put:

 

 

 

That the Transportation Services, Transportation Operations Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $2.2 million, to fund points 1, 2 and 3 of the Snow and Ice Policy Amendments, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, M. Nickel, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

OP 28 Manning Drive Interchange

 

 

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Transportation Services, Transportation Planning Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $400,000, to fund Manning Drive Interchange Staged Concept Planning and Intersection Construction, on a one-time basis, with $154,000 funding from one-time funds available to Council from annualization and $246,000 funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 40 Snow and Ice Control

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

1. That the Transportation Services, Transportation Operations Branch, 2015 Operating Budget increase by
$1.125 million, to fund the Roadway Maintenance Snow and Ice Control at Transit Facilities in the amount of $375,000, and to fund the Snow and Ice Control - Hired Equipment Volume and Rate Increase in the amount of $750,000, with funding from the tax levy.

Snow and Ice Control - Multi Year Budgeting Approval

2. That Administration provide a report on a multi-year approach to ensure that the budget more accurately reflects the actual expenditures as part of the development of the three-year operating budget.

Transportation Svcs.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2015

City Council Budget

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel, M. Oshry

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 22

 

 

Moved D. Loken – A. Sohi:

 

 

 

NAIT Line Transit Security

That Administration provide a report, prior to the establishment of the mill rate, that will identify any additional needs for transit security arising from the activation of the NAIT line.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Feb. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 23

 

 

Moved D. Loken – B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

311 Calls – Snow and Ice Complaints

That Administration provide a report to Transportation Committee by the end of the first quarter 2015, outlining how 311 Calls with respect to snow and ice complaints are processed, including any opportunities to improve the process.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Mar. 25, 2015

Transportation Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 24

 

 

Moved B. Henderson – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Late Night Service Pilot - Preliminary Results

1. That Administration provide a report to the November 26, 2015, City Council Budget meeting, outlining the preliminary results of the pilot for Late Night Service.


Late Night Service Pilot – Follow-up

2. That Administration provide a follow up report on the late night service pilot results, prior to the transit review.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Nov. 26, 2015 Budget

 

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
To be Determined

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

17.

CIVIC AGENCY PRESENTATIONS - DECEMBER 4, 2014 - 9:30 A.M.

17.1

Edmonton Police Commission - page 493, Budget Binder

 

 

 

S. Sandhu, Edmonton Police Commission; R. Knecht, Police Chief; and J. Buksa, Edmonton Police Service, made presentations and answered Council's questions. J. Graham, B. Simpson, B. Roberts,
D. Jubinville, G. Hog, Edmonton Police Service;
D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 29, OP 49 Edmonton Police Service - Growth in Policing

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP 29

That the Edmonton Police Service 2015 Operating Budget increase by $5.183 million, to fund Growth in Policing, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Simpson and J. Buksa, Edmonton Police Service answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, D. Loken

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - S. McKeen:

OP 49

 

 

 

That the Edmonton Police Service 2015 Operating Budget Growth in Policing service package for 35 FTEs be approved, and the 2015 portion be funded with $2.437 million from the tax levy.

Edmonton Police Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and J. Buksa and B. Simpson, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson,
D. Loken, A. Sohi, M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry

 

 

OP 30, OP 50 Edmonton Police Service – Downtown Revitalization and Transit Policing

 

 

Amendment moved S. McKeen - D. Loken:

 

 

 

OP30

That the Edmonton Police Service 2015 Operating Budget increase by $7.810 million, to fund Downtown Revitalization and Transit Policing, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy.

Withdrawn

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
S. McKeen, withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP 50

That the Edmonton Police Service 2015 Operating Budget increase by $1.589 million, to fund Transit Policing, on an ongoing basis, with $1.346 million funding from the tax levy, and $243,000 funding from one-time funding available to City Council from annualization.

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and 

J. Buksa and B. Simpson, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, D. Loken, S. McKeen, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson,
A. Knack, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTIONS – EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 28

 

 

Moved D. Loken – D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Status of the Annualization and Unfunded Police Positions – Staffing Implications

That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Commission to provide a report, after the provincial budget is delivered, and prior to the setting of the millrate, on the status of the annualization (page 500 of the budget) and the unfunded police positions (page 501 of the budget) and implications for the multi-year staffing plan.

Edmonton Police Commission

Due Date:   Mar. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 29

 

 

Moved A. Sohi – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Comparison of Policing Costs

That the Edmonton Police Commission provide a report with a per capita cost comparison of policing costs between the City of Edmonton and other large Canadian municipalities, including the reasons for any disparities.

Edmonton Police Commission

Due by:
Mar. 23, 2015

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

17.2

Edmonton Public Libraries - page 502, Budget Binder

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

17.3

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - page 473, Budget Binder

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 20 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation – TEC Edmonton Health Accelerator

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund the TEC Edmonton Health Accelerator, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

EEDC

 

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
B. Ferguson and D. Hudson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

OP 21 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation – Destination Marketing Hotels Leveraged Funding

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2015 Operating Budget increase by $300,000, to fund the Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels Leveraged Funding, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

EEDC

 

 

 

 

B. Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

OP 22, OP 22.1 (OP 45), OP 22.2 (OP 46)

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation – Port Alberta South Redevelopment

 

 

Amendment moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Edmonton Economic Development Corp. 2015 Operating Budget increase by $200,000, to fund Port Alberta South Redevelopment, on a one-time basis, with one-time funding available to City Council from annualization.

 

 

 

B. Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

OP 22.1 (OP 45)

That OP 22 be amended to add:

"and that the release of funds be subject to a report to Committee on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Edmonton International Airport, the proposed governance model and a formal business plan on the Port Alberta South Redevelopment initiative."

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. McKeen, M. Oshry

 

 

Amendment to Amendment moved M. Nickel - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

OP 22.2 (OP 46)

That OP 22 be amended to replace

"increase by $200,000" with "increase by $300,000"

Withdrawn

 

 

B. Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor
M. Nickel, withdrew his amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 22,  as Amended, put:

 

 

 

Port Alberta South Redevelopment Initiative – Proposed Governance Model and Business Plan

That the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2015 Operating Budget increase by $200,000, to fund Port Alberta South Redevelopment, on a one-time basis, with one-time funding available to City Council from annualization, and that the release of funds be subject to a report to Committee on an Memorandum of Understanding with the Edmonton International Airport, the proposed governance model and a formal business plan on the Port Alberta South Redevelopment initiative.

EEDC

Due by:
Mar. 24, 2015

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

 

 

SUBSEQUENT MOTION 27

 

 

Moved T. Caterina – M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Administration prepare a report on options for establishment of a direct contracting and reporting relationship between TEC Edmonton and the City of Edmonton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

17.4

Edmonton Arts Council - page 510, Budget Binder

 

 

 

P. Moulton, Edmonton Arts Council, made a presentation. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

17.5

Other Civic Agencies with Presentations in the Order of the Budget Book

 

 

HERITAGE COUNCIL

 

 

 

D. Ridley, Heritage Council, made a presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 7 Heritage Council – Heritage Community Investment

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That the Heritage Council 2015 Operating Budget increase by $275,000, to fund Heritage Community Investment, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funding available for City Council (ongoing funding).

Heritage Council

 

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel, M. Walters

 

 

EDMONTON FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY LEAGUES

 

 

 

M. Makarechian, A. Henry, and A. Bolstad, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP 9 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues – Strategic Growth Strategy

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues– Strategic Plan and Growth Strategy

That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2015 Operating Budget increase by $39,000, to fund the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Strategic Growth Strategy - Developing Financial Stability and Governance Model, on a one-time basis, with funding from the 2014 Council Contingency, and that the release of  funds be subject to a report to Committee, to include the previously funded Strategic Plan.

Community Svcs.

 

Due by:
Feb 23, 2015 CS Committee

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

OP 10 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues – Civic Engagement Project

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2015 Operating Budget increase by $50,000, to fund the League and Civic Engagement Project - Realizing a New Approach to Civic Engagement, on a one-time basis, with funding from the 2014 Council Contingency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Anderson, M. Nickel, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

REACH

 

 

 

S. Matheson, J. Fox, and T. Adams, made presentations and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

OP 2, OP 41, OP 42 REACH – Schools as Community Hubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved D. Loken - M. Walters:

 

 

 

OP 2

 

That the REACH Edmonton, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Schools as Community Hubs and Out of School Time, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

OP 41

That the REACH Edmonton, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Schools as Community Hubs and Out of School Time, on a one-time basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (one-time funding).

Not Put to Vote

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved M. Walters - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

OP 42

That the REACH Edmonton, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Schools as Community Hubs and Out of School Time, on a two-year basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

OP 2, put:

 

 

 

That the REACH Edmonton, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Schools as Community Hubs and Out of School Time, on an ongoing basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, D. Loken, S. McKeen, A. Sohi

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

OP 42, put:

 

 

 

That the REACH Edmonton, 2015 Operating Budget increase by $500,000, to fund Schools as Community Hubs and Out of School Time, on a two-year basis, with funding from funds available for City Council (ongoing funding).

EFCL

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, E. Gibbons, A. Knack

 

 

 

 

 

18.

PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE

19.

VOTE ON MAIN CAPITAL BUDGET MOTION

 

Capital Budget Main Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That the 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget, be approved as follows:

Expenditures of $6.237 billion for tax-supported operations, which includes in part:

a.    New tax-supported debt of
$483.9 million with expenditures to be recovered from future revenues generated from the tax levy.

b.    New self-supporting tax guaranteed debt for 2015-2018 of $126.4 million, with expenditures to be recovered from future revenues from the Capital City Downtown and Quarters Community Revitalization Levies.

c.    2015-2018 capital funding assumes an earmarked tax levy increase of 1.5% in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Neighbourhood Renewal Program, subject to Operating Budget approval in each of these years.

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

 

19.1

VOTE ON MAIN OPERATING BUDGET MOTION

 

Operating Budget Main Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That the 2015 Operating Budget, be approved as follows:

1.    Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $2,327,761,000 and expenditures of $2,327,761,000, with the tax-supported operations revenue of $2,327,761,000 to include:

 

a)    Revenue based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy estimated to be $1,335,281,000 (4.2% general tax increase and 1.5% for Neighbourhood Renewal), and

b)    Estimated non-tax revenue of $992,480,000.

 

2.    Municipal Enterprises operating budget which includes:

 

a)    Land Enterprise with revenues of $68,903,000 and expenditures of $53,764,000, and

b)    Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $562,000 and expenditures of $4,112,000.

 

3.    Community Revitalization Levies operating budget which includes:

 

a)    Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $5,730,000 and expenditures of $5,730,000, and

b)    Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $9,608,000 and expenditures of $9,608,000.

 

4.    Non-cash 2015 budget adjustments for amortization of $348,403,000 and contributed assets of $77,500,000.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

20.

BYLAWS

20.1

Bylaw 16998 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700 - Amendment No. 17

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16998 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 16998 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 16998 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 16998 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

 

20.2

Bylaw 16999 - A Bylaw to Amend the Text and Fee Schedule in the Business Licence Bylaw 13138 - Amendment No. 28

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16999 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 16999 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 16999 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 16999 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

 

20.3

Bylaw 17000 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule in the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 15894 - Amendment No. 3

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17000 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 17000 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 17000 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 17000 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

 

21.

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

 

22.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. on December 11, 2014.

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk