CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

December 17, 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
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
L. Kennedy, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2 1.1 Call to Order 2 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5 2.1 Select Items for Debate 5 2.2 Requests to Speak 5 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5 3.1 River Valley Access (M. Oshry) 5 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 6 5. STATUS REPORT 6 5.1 The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee Charges 7 6. REPORTS 7 6.1 Municipal Development Corporation Business Plan 7 6.2 Emerging Economy Initiative 7 6.3 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015 Budgets 8 6.4 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Travel Grant Program - Grant Recommendations 9 6.5 2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule - Proposed Changes 9 6.6 2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule - Proposed Facilitated Session 10 6.7 Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - Verbal report 11 6.8 Councillor Alternate Appointment - Capital Region Board 13 6.9 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 1 14 6.10 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 2 15 6.11 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 3 15 6.12 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 4 16 6.13 Approval of Grant Agreement Between City of Edmonton and 2492369 Canada Corporation 17 7. BYLAWS 18 7.1 Bylaw 17001 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre Project - Pedway Connection (Crown Land) 18 7.2 Bylaw 17053 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a controlled corporation, 2492369 Canada Corporation carrying on business as "Waste RE-solutions Edmonton" 18 8. MOTIONS PENDING 19 8.1 Electronic Cigarettes (A. Knack) 19 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 19 9.1 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015 Boards of Directors 19 9.2 Process and Timelines for City Manager and City Auditor 2014 Performance Evaluations 20 9.3 Reappointment Recommendation - Audit Committee Public Member 21 9.4 Municipal Development Corporation - Possible City Properties 21 9.5 Bargaining Update - Verbal report 21 9.6 Update on Commonwealth Games Bid - Verbal report 22 10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 23 10.1 Historic Urban Landscape - Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Cooperation (B. Henderson) 10.2 Planned Elimination on the Use of Pesticides on City of Edmonton Public Lands (B. Henderson) 23 11. ADJOURNMENT 23	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes Not considered Not considered None See minutes None Carried Referred Carried Passed Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried First reading First reading See minutes Carried Carried Carried Referred Carried Carried See minutes See minutes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

PAGE

DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2

1.1 Call to Order 2

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3

1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3

1.4 Protocol Items 4

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5

2.1 Select Items for Debate 5

2.2 Requests to Speak 5

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5

3.1 River Valley Access (M. Oshry) 5

4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 6

5. STATUS REPORT 6

5.1 The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee

Charges 7

6. REPORTS 7

6.1 Municipal Development Corporation Business Plan 7

6.2 Emerging Economy Initiative 7

6.3 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015

Budgets 8

6.4 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program Travel Grant Program - Grant

Recommendations 9

6.5 2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule -

Proposed Changes 9

6.6 2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule -

Proposed Facilitated Session 10

6.7 Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative

Appointments - Verbal report 11

6.8 Councillor Alternate Appointment - Capital Region

Board 13

6.9 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to

West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 1 14

6.10 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to

West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 2 15

6.11 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to

West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 3 15

6.12 Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to

West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 4 16

6.13 Approval of Grant Agreement Between City of

Edmonton and 2492369 Canada Corporation 17

7. BYLAWS 18

7.1 Bylaw 17001 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the

Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre

Project - Pedway Connection (Crown Land) 18

7.2 Bylaw 17053 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to lend money to a controlled

corporation, 2492369 Canada Corporation carrying

on business as "Waste RE-solutions Edmonton" 18

8. MOTIONS PENDING 19

8.1 Electronic Cigarettes (A. Knack) 19

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 19

9.1 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015

Boards of Directors 19

9.2 Process and Timelines for City Manager and City

Auditor 2014 Performance Evaluations 20

9.3 Reappointment Recommendation - Audit Committee

Public Member 21

9.4 Municipal Development Corporation - Possible City

Properties 21

9.5 Bargaining Update - Verbal report 21

9.6 Update on Commonwealth Games Bid - Verbal report 22

10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 23

10.1 Historic Urban Landscape - Memorandum of Understanding
for Strategic Cooperation (B. Henderson)

10.2 Planned Elimination on the Use of Pesticides on

City of Edmonton Public Lands (B. Henderson) 23

11. ADJOURNMENT 23

Carried

See minutes

Not considered

None

See minutes

None

Carried

Referred

Carried

Passed

Carried

Action

Carried

First reading

See minutes

Carried

Referred

Carried

See minutes

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and acknowledged that Council is on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit.

Richard Eaton Singers, under the direction of Sara Brooks, led the assembly with inspirational singing.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

R. G. Klassen, General Manager; Sustainable Development; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That the December 17, 2014, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 6.8 Councillor Alternate Appointment – Capital Region Board

· 6.9 Approval to Commence Expropriation – Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 – Property 1

· 6.10 Approval to Commence Expropriation – Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 – Property 2

· 6.11 Approval to Commence Expropriation – Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 – Property 3

· 6.12 Approval to Commence Expropriation – Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 – Property 4

· 7.2 Bylaw 17053 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a controlled corporation, 2492369 Canada Corporation carrying on business as "Waste RE-solutions 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

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - A. Knack:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· November 17, 2014, City Council Public Hearing

· November 19, 2014, City Council

· November 24, 2014, City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

1.4

Protocol Items

Art in the Heart (A. Sohi)

Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the passion and hard work that went into the Art in the Heart of the City Visual Arts Exhibit, which has been on display in the City Room since December 2. The exhibit highlighted the work of 12 artists and is a partnership between Bissell Centre, Boyle Street Community Services, the Works Society and the City of Edmonton, supported by the Edmonton Community Foundation and the Stollery Charitable Foundation.

Poet Laureate Recital (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, introduced Poet Laureate, M. Pinkoski, who recited a poem she wrote for Members of Council.

Recognition of Lorna Rosen (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the departure of the City's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Lorna Rosen. After more than 6 six years, she is departing to join the Government of Alberta as Deputy Minister of Education. Her last day with the City will be Friday January 9, 2015. Members of Council offered their best wishes and congratulations on her new position with the Province.

Malcolm Tweddle School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed grade 6 students from Malcolm Tweddle School and their teacher, A. Schaan.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

Moved A. Knack - S. McKeen:

That the following items be added to the December 17, 2014, City Council meeting agenda:

· 9.5 - Bargaining Update - Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 9.6 - Update on Commonwealth Games Bid - Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

In Favour:

Carried

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

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6.

2.2

Requests to Speak

The request to speak was not considered.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

The requests for time specific were not considered.

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate - NONE

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

River Valley Access (M. Oshry)

Despite the exponential growth in our city's southwest, there are no appropriate access points to the river valley - specifically along the west side of the river, south-west of Laurier Park. This includes vehicular access and adequate parking, pedestrian and cycling access, and boating access.

The River Valley Access Strategy aims to "provide future potential access points to the North Saskatchewan River Valley System", as well as a district activity park to be adjacent to the river. Increasing access to the river was identified as a priority theme in stakeholder consultation; however, the proposed land use map does not identify vehicular or boating access points, parking adjacent to river valley, trails, or crossings (aside from Anthony Henday SW).

With Riverview Neighbourhood and Area Structure Plan coming to Council in the New Year, we need a proactive approach.

I would therefore like to ask Administration to provide a report, to be returned to Community Services Committee, in the second quarter of 2015, on the following:

1. What, if any, vehicular, pedestrian. and cycling access points exist in the southwest river valley?

2. What sites have been explored for potential access?

3. An outline of the potential costs and procedures necessary to construct adequate access points and associated vehicular parking.

4. Whether Administration has inventoried (as stated in the River Valley Access Strategy) private lands backing onto the river valley in the Riverview area and the potential implications for sitting access points.

Community Svcs.

Due Date:

Second Quarter 2015

CS Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT

5.1

The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee Charges

Moved S. McKeen - M. Walters:

That the revised due date of March 3, 2015, be approved.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date: Mar. 3, 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

REPORTS

6.1

Municipal Development Corporation Business Plan

Moved M. Oshry - D. Loken:

That the “Municipal Development Corporation Business Plan” item, be referred to the January 20, 2015, Executive Committee meeting.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 20, 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. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Nickel

6.2

Emerging Economy Initiative

Moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

1. That the name for the Economic Development for Start-ups Initiative approved on March 12, 2014, be changed to Emerging Economy Initiative.

2. That the new Terms of Reference for the Emerging Economy Initiative, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1709, be approved.

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Oshry:

That on Page 2, Attachment 1, under "Make Something Edmonton" and "Edmonton Original" Marketing Strategies, in the first paragraph, the words "led by", be replaced with "aligned with."

For the Amendment:

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

Motion, as Amended, put:

1. That the name for the Economic Development for Start-ups Initiative approved on March 12, 2014, be changed to Emerging Economy Initiative.

2. That the new Terms of Reference for the Emerging Economy Initiative, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1709, be approved with the following amendment:

That on Page 2, Attachment 1, under "Make Something Edmonton" and "Edmonton Original" Marketing Strategies, in the first paragraph, the words "led by", be replaced with "aligned with."

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.3

Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015 Budgets

Moved S. McKeen - M. Walters:

That the following Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones' 2015 Budgets, as outlined in the attachments to the December 17, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1682, be approved:

1. Alberta Avenue Business Association

2. Beverly Business Association

3. Chinatown and Area Business Association

4. Downtown Business Association

5. Fort Road Business Association

6. French Quarter and Area Business Association

7. Inglewood Business Association

8. Kingsway Business District

9. North West Industrial Business Association

10. North Edge Business Association

11. Old Strathcona Business Association

12. Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association

13. 124 Street Business Association

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.4

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Travel Grant Program - Grant Recommendations

Moved S. McKeen - M. Walters:

That the recommendations for Travel Grants, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Edmonton Arts Council report CR_1857, be approved.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.5

2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule - Proposed Changes

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

Moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

1. That the following changes be made to the 2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule:

• The April 14, 2015, Audit Committee meeting be moved to April 15, 2015,
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• The April 15, 2015, City Council meeting be moved to April 14, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and an April 15, 2015,
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon continuation be added.

• The May 12, 2015, Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee meeting be moved to May 14, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• The May 13, 2015, City Council meeting be moved to May 12, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and a May 13, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon continuation be added.

• The December 16, 2015, City Council meeting be moved to December 15, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and that a December 16, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon continuation be added.

• The February 12, 2015, Audit Committee meeting be moved to February 11, 2015, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• The Orders of the Day for the November 12, 2015, Audit Committee meeting be changed from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• The March 17, 2015, City Council meeting include Councillor updates on Intergovernmental, Agency and Initiative matters.

Bylaw 17005 - Amendment No. 30 to Bylaw 12300 – Procedures and Committees Bylaw

2. That Administration prepare a bylaw for Council's consideration to amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 to change the time for continuation of regular City Council meetings and Public Hearing meetings.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:

Mar. 17, 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

6.6

2015 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule - Proposed Facilitated Session

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

Moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

1. That the Orders of the Day for the January 21, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting be changed to
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a continuation (if required) on January 22, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

2. That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled for January 21, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a facilitated session on Public Engagement.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.7

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

Written Updates on Urban Isolation/Mental Health; Capital Region Board; Capital Region Board - Transit Committee; Alberta Urban Municipalities Association; Child Friendly Edmonton; and ELEVATE, were included in the agenda.

Councillor B. Anderson provided verbal updates on Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Exchange Agreement Coordinating Committee; Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee; and Recreation.

Councillor E. Gibbons provided verbal updates on Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association; and Capital Region Board.

Mayor D. Iveson provided verbal updates on Big City Mayors' Caucus; Edmonton Economic Development Corporation; Edmonton Northlands - Mayor Ex-Officio Director and on Executive Committee; Northern Alberta Mayors and Reeves Caucus; and Indigenous Peoples Strategy.

Councillor A. Sohi provided a verbal update on Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Board Members Committee.

Councillor M. Oshry provided verbal updates on Edmonton Northlands; and Edmonton Northlands - Executive Committee.

Councillor B. Henderson provided verbal updates on Edmonton Public Library Board; Federation of Canadian Municipalities; The River Valley Alliance; and Winter Cities.

Councillor B. Esslinger provided verbal updates on Inter-City Forum on Social Policy; Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association; and a handout on Traffic Safety.

Councillor D. Loken provided a verbal update on REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities.

Councillor A. Knack provided verbal updates on Youth Council (City of Edmonton); Next Gen; and Seniors.

Councillor S. McKeen provided a verbal update on Arts and Culture (festivals/facilities/films).

Mayor D. Iveson and Councillor B. Henderson provided verbal updates on Edmonton's Poverty Elimination.

Councillors B. Henderson and M. Walters provided verbal updates on Housing.

Mayor D. Iveson and Councillor A. Sohi provided verbal updates on Multiculturalism.

Mayor D. Iveson and Councillor A. Knack provided verbal updates on Post-Secondary Relations.

Councillors B. Henderson and M. Walters provided verbal updates on Public Engagement Initiative.

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

Gender Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation Prevention - New Council Initiative

That a new Council Initiative named "Gender Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation Prevention", be established with Councillors B. Esslinger and A. Sohi appointed as delegates, and Administration prepare Terms of Reference for Council’s approval.

Community Svcs.

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

Moved A. Sohi - M. Walters:

That the Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - verbal reports, be received for information.

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

Moved S. McKeen - D. Loken:

That the City Council Sponsor assigned to the Economic Development - Port Alberta Initiative, replace Councillor M. Nickel with Mayor D. Iveson and Councillor
E. Gibbons be appointed as the alternate.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.8

Councillor Alternate Appointment - Capital Region Board

A. Kaplan, Corporate Services (Law), answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Walters - M. Oshry:

1.That Councillor M. Walters be appointed as the Mayor's alternate representative on the Capital Region Board from January 1, 2015, to January 31, 2015.

2.That Councillor E. Gibbons be appointed as the Mayor's alternate representative on the Capital Region Board from February 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.

3.That individual Councillors be appointed to represent the City of Edmonton on the Capital Region Board subcommittees and task forces as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Corporate Services report CR_1878.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.9

Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 1

Items 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 were dealt with together.

R. Urish, Corporate Services (Law); and B. Griffith, Transportation Services, made a presentation.
D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law); and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

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

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire a fee simple portion of the property shown on Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1909, be approved.

2. That Administration be authorized to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriation Act (“Section 30 Agreement”) with the owner or owners of the property or interest(s) in property described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1909, when the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of the property by the City.

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

6.10

Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 2

Items 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 were dealt with together.

Moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

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

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire a portion of the property, or any lesser interest therein, shown in Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1910, be approved.

2. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire the restrictive covenant described in Attachment 3 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1910, be approved.

3. That Administration be authorized to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriation Act (Section 30 Agreement) with the owner or owners of the property or interest(s) in property described in Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1910, when the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of the property by the City.

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

6.11

Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 3

Items 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 were dealt with together.

Moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

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

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire a portion of the property, or any lesser interest therein, shown and described in Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1911, be approved.

2. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire the restrictive covenant described in Attachment 3 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1911, be approved.

3. That Administration be authorized to enter into agreements pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriation Act (Section 30 Agreement) with the owner or owners of property or interest(s) in property described in Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1911, when the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of the property by the City.

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

6.12

Approval to Commence Expropriation - Southeast to West (Valley Line) Stage 1 - Property 4

Items 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 were dealt with together.

Moved M. Nickel - A. Sohi:

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

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire the property shown on Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1912, be approved.

2. That Administration be authorized to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriation Act (“Section 30 Agreement”) with the owner or owners of the property or interest(s) in property described in Attachment 2 of the December 17, 2014, Transportation Services report CR_1912, when the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of the property by the City.

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

6.13

Approval of Grant Agreement Between City of Edmonton and 2492369 Canada Corporation

Moved M. Walters - B. Henderson:

That the December 17, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1931, be added to the agenda.

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. Walters - M. Oshry:

That a Grant Agreement in the amount of $800,000 between the City of Edmonton and 2492369 Canada Corporation, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1931, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Office of the City Manager

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

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 17001 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Edmonton Downtown Academic and Cultural Centre Project - Pedway Connection (Crown Land)

R. Daviss, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 17001 be read a first time.

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. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Nickel

7.2

Bylaw 17053 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a controlled corporation, 2492369 Canada Corporation carrying on business as "Waste RE-solutions Edmonton"

Moved B. Anderson - M. Walters:

That Bylaw 17053, Attachment 2 to the December 17, 2014, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1906, A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a controlled corporation, 2492369 Canada Corporation carrying on business as "Waste RE-solutions Edmonton", be read a first time.

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. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Nickel

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Electronic Cigarettes (A. Knack)

S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Knack - S. McKeen:

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

Community Svcs.

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. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Nickel

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones - 2015 Boards of Directors

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

1. That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the December 17, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1683, be appointed as Business Revitalization Zone Boards of Directors for the term of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.

2. That the December 17, 2014, Sustainable Development report CR_1683 remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 14 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.2

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

Council met in private at 1:50 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:15 p.m.

Moved T. Caterina - M. Oshry:

1. That the process for the 2014 City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2, be approved.

2. That the draft evaluation of the City Manager and City Auditor, be considered at the March 17, 2015, City Council meeting, in the Councillors' Boardroom, time specific to be determined.

3. That the Performance Evaluation of the City Manager and City Auditor, be scheduled for the April 15, 2015, City Council meeting, in the Councillors' Boardroom, time specific to be determined.

4. That the Process and Timelines for City Manager and City Auditor 2014 and 2015 Performance Evaluations - verbal report and Attachments 1 and 2 remain private pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.3

Reappointment Recommendation - Audit Committee Public Member

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2014, Audit Selection Committee report 1, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.4

Municipal Development Corporation - Possible City Properties

Moved M. Oshry - D. Loken:

That the “Municipal Development Corporation - Possible City Properties” – PRIVATE item, be referred to the January 20, 2015, Executive Committee meeting.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jan. 20, 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. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Nickel

9.5

Bargaining Update - Verbal report

Council met in private at 1:50 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:15 p.m.

Moved B. Esslinger - S. McKeen:

1. That the December 17, 2014, Corporate Services Verbal report on Bargaining Update, be received for information.

Bargaining Update – Verbal report

2. That an update on Bargaining be provided at the January 27, 2015, City Council meeting.

3. That the December 17, 2014, Corporate Services Verbal report on Bargaining Update remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Jan. 27, 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

9.6

Update on Commonwealth Games Bid - Verbal report

Council met in private at 1:50 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:15 p.m.

Moved M. Oshry - A. Knack:

1. That the December 17, 2014, Office of the City Manager Verbal report on Update on Commonwealth Games Bid, be received for information.

2. That the December 17, 2014, Office of the City Manager Verbal report on Update on Commonwealth Games Bid remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Office of the City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

10.1

Historic Urban Landscape - Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Cooperation (B. Henderson)

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

That the Mayor sign the Memorandum of Understanding in support of the Agreement of Strategic Cooperation Concerning the Implementation of UNESCO's Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape between the City of Edmonton, the Old Strathcona Foundation, the International Council on Monuments and Sites Canada, and The World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for Asia and the Pacific (WHITRAP) in Shangai.

· Notice of Motion Given: December 17, 2014

10.2

Planned Elimination on the Use of Herbicides on City of Edmonton Public Lands (B. Henderson)

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

That the City of Edmonton stop using herbicides on its own lands, except where they are used to eradicate noxious weeds as defined by the provincial noxious weed list.

· Notice of Motion Given: December 17, 2014

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk