CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

July 7, 2015 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

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

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
L. Kennedy, Acting City Clerk
M. Nathoo, 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 5 1.4 Protocol Items 5 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 6 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 6 3.1 Air Conditioning on Edmonton Transit Vehicles (A. Sohi) 6 3.2 Windrow Free/School Drop off Zone (M. Walters) 6 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 6 5. STATUS REPORT 6 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 District Energy in the Downtown 7 6.2 Bulyea Heights First Place Building Location Review 7 6.3 95 Avenue Bike Lane Removal 8 6.4 The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee Charges 9 6.5 City of Edmonton Youth Council Sustainable Catering 9 6.6 Cornerstones Funding for Sakaw Seniors Housing 10 6.7 Tax Cancellation Request-Summerside Residents Association 11 6.8 Administrative Update on the Traffic Shortcutting Audit 11 6.9 Policy Directions for 2009 Surplus School Sites Development 12 6.10 Public Update on Metro Line - Verbal report 12 6.11 Impact of Bad Construction Practices on Mature Neighbourhoods – Verbal report 13 7. BYLAWS 15 7.1 Bylaw 17259 - to Designate the Canada Packers Chimney Stack as a Municipal Historic Resource 15 7.2 Bylaw 17011 - Adoption of The Decoteau Area Structure Plan 16 7.3 Bylaw 17288 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 17233 16 7.4 Bylaw 17264 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 105 Avenue NW between 116 Street NW and 117 Street NW 17 7.5 Bylaw 17222 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96 Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue (Lot 1) 18 7.6 Bylaw 17239 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96 Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue (Lot 4) 19 7.7 Bylaw 17267 - Amendment to the Riverview Area Structure Plan 21 7.8 Bylaw 17181 - To amend Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development to Include a New Catchment, Riverview 21 7.9 Bylaw 17268 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan 21 7.10 Bylaw 17269 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood 1 Neighbourhood Structure Plan 21 7.11 Bylaw 17270 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood 3 Neighbourhood Structure Plan 21 8. MOTIONS PENDING 23 8.1 40th Street Bike Lane Removal (M. Walters) 23 8.2 Campaign Finance (A. Knack) 24 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 25 9.1 Communications Plan for LRT Funding - LRT Network Plan 25 9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representative - Naming Committee 26 9.3 Proposed Full Settlement - Valley Line LRT 26 9.4 Proposed Full Settlement #2 - Valley Line LRT - Valley Line LRT 27 9.5 City Charter - Intergovernmental Update 27 9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representative - Naming Committee 27 9.7 Metro Line LRT Update 28 9.8 External Audit Services - Committee Recommendation 28 10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 28 11. ADJOURNMENT 29	Carried Carried See minutes Not considered Carried See minutes See minutes See minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Carried Referred Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Action Three readings Third reading Three readings Three readings Three readings Three readings Second reading Second reading Second reading Second reading Second reading Postponed Postponed Postponed Carried Carried Carried Postponed Deleted Carried Carried 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 5

1.4 Protocol Items 5

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 6

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 6

3.1 Air Conditioning on Edmonton Transit Vehicles (A. Sohi) 6

3.2 Windrow Free/School Drop off Zone (M. Walters) 6

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

5. STATUS REPORT 6

6. REPORTS 6

6.1 District Energy in the Downtown 7

6.2 Bulyea Heights First Place Building Location

Review 7

6.3 95 Avenue Bike Lane Removal 8

6.4 The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee

Charges 9

6.5 City of Edmonton Youth Council Sustainable

Catering 9

6.6 Cornerstones Funding for Sakaw Seniors Housing 10

6.7 Tax Cancellation Request-Summerside Residents

Association 11

6.8 Administrative Update on the Traffic Shortcutting

Audit 11

6.9 Policy Directions for 2009 Surplus School Sites

Development 12

6.10 Public Update on Metro Line - Verbal report 12

6.11 Impact of Bad Construction Practices on Mature

Neighbourhoods – Verbal report 13

7. BYLAWS 15

7.1 Bylaw 17259 - to Designate the Canada Packers

Chimney Stack as a Municipal Historic Resource 15

7.2 Bylaw 17011 - Adoption of The Decoteau Area

Structure Plan 16

7.3 Bylaw 17288 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to

Bylaw 17233 16

7.4 Bylaw 17264 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 105

Avenue NW between 116 Street NW and 117 Street NW 17

7.5 Bylaw 17222 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96

Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue

(Lot 1) 18

7.6 Bylaw 17239 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96

Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue

(Lot 4) 19

7.7 Bylaw 17267 - Amendment to the Riverview Area

Structure Plan 21

7.8 Bylaw 17181 - To amend Bylaw 14380 - Arterial

Roads for Development to Include a New

Catchment, Riverview 21

7.9 Bylaw 17268 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan

River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan 21

7.10 Bylaw 17269 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood

1 Neighbourhood Structure Plan 21

7.11 Bylaw 17270 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood

3 Neighbourhood Structure Plan 21

8. MOTIONS PENDING 23

8.1 40th Street Bike Lane Removal (M. Walters) 23

8.2 Campaign Finance (A. Knack) 24

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 25

9.1 Communications Plan for LRT Funding - LRT Network

Plan 25

9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated

Representative - Naming Committee 26

9.3 Proposed Full Settlement - Valley Line LRT 26

9.4 Proposed Full Settlement #2 - Valley Line LRT -

Valley Line LRT 27

9.5 City Charter - Intergovernmental Update 27

9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated

Representative - Naming Committee 27

9.7 Metro Line LRT Update 28

9.8 External Audit Services - Committee Recommendation 28

10. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 28

11. ADJOURNMENT 29

Carried

See minutes

Not considered

Carried

See minutes

None

Carried

Referred

Carried

Action

Three readings

Third reading

Three readings

Second reading

Postponed

Carried

Postponed

Deleted

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 9:35 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, and now settlers from around the world.

Mayor D. Iveson led the assembly in a moment of silence for quiet reflection before commencing the meeting.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Esslinger – A. Knack:

That the July 7, 2015, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 7.3 Bylaw 17288 – A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 17233

· 9.3 Proposed Full Settlement – Valley Line LRT - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 9.4 Proposed Full Settlement #2 – Valley Line LRT - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 9.7 Metro Line Update - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Amendment moved D. Iveson - M. Nickel:

That item 6.10 - Public Update on Metro Line - Verbal report, be added to the agenda.

For the Amendment:

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

Amendment moved A. Sohi - B. Esslinger:

That item 9.6 - Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representative - Naming Committee - PRIVATE, be deleted from the agenda.

For the Amendment:

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

Motion, as Amended, put:

That the July 7, 2015, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 6.10 - Public Update on Metro Line - Verbal report

· 7.3 Bylaw 17288 – A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 17233

· 9.3 Proposed Full Settlement – Valley Line LRT - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 9.4 Proposed Full Settlement #2 – Valley Line LRT - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 9.7 Metro Line Update - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Deletion:

· 9.6 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representative – Naming Committee - PRIVATE

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

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - M. Nickel:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· June 22, 2015, City Council Public Hearing

· June 23, 2015, City Council

· June 24, 2015, City Council

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

1.4

Protocol Items

ASSIST Community Services Centre (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed English Language Learner's from ASSIST Community Services Centre and their instructors, M. Kater and
A. Vickerman.

2015 Canadian Open Data Award (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Corporate Services for receiving the 2015 National Open Data Award. The City of Edmonton was among dozens of cities that were nominated for this award, which was presented at the International Open Data Conference in Ottawa.

Charles Labatiuk Award for Environmental Excellence
(D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Fleet Services' Engineering team for receiving the City of Edmonton's Charles Labatiuk Award of Excellence. The team collaborated with ETS to create emissions-testing program for the City's fleet of over 900 buses. The award demonstrates the dedication City of Edmonton employees take in their commitment to the environment.

Corporate Procurement and Supply Services Branch - Supply Chain Management and Excellence Award (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Corporate Procurement and Supply Services Branch of Corporate Services for receiving the Supply Chain Management Excellence Award for the new civic office space procurement. The Supply Chain Management Association is the largest professional procurement association in Canada.

Francis Dunnigan (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized a remarkable Edmontonian who has played a major role in developing the City's music scene, Francis Dunnigan. For the last 60 years, he has shared his expertise and love of music with developing musicians for all ages. His mentorship has resulted in many successful musical careers, and helped to ensure a bright future for the arts in our city.

Canadian Language Benchmarks Students (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Canadian Benchmarks students from Norquest College and their instructors, W. Felkowksy and K. Gahan.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 6.9, 6.10, 9.1, 9.5 and 9.7.

2.2

Requests to Speak

The request to speak was not considered.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

Moved M. Nickel - B. Anderson:

That the following items be scheduled as follows:

· First item of business - 6.5 - City of Edmonton Youth Council Sustainable Catering

· 10:30 a.m. - 6.10 - Public Update on Metro Line – Verbal report

· 2:30 p.m. - 9.7 - Metro Line LRT Update - PRIVATE

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

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See items 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Air Conditioning on Edmonton Transit Vehicles (A. Sohi)

The provision of air conditioning on Edmonton Transit vehicles could result in a more positive experience for transit passengers and improved working conditions for transit operators.

Could Administration provide a report with any information that they have collected on:

· when air conditioning in transit vehicles would be beneficial,

· any measurements available related to temperatures experienced by operators and passengers,

· the costs to install and maintain air conditioning on Edmonton Transit vehicles.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Oct. 7, 2015

Transportation Committee

3.2

Windrow Free and School Drop Off Zone (M. Walters)

As part of last year’s budget deliberations, Council amended the City of Edmonton’s Snow and Ice Control Policy C409H to include the following:

Remove snow from roadways in the designated windrow free zone adjacent to schools on both sides of the roadway, after every major snowfall when a full plowing cycle is completed.

Based on this amendment, can Administration please provide information on the following:

1. Administration’s understanding as to what differentiates a “windrow free zone”, and “school drop off zone” both in terms of definition as well as operational practices for snow removal.

2. The City of Edmonton’s current timelines to remove snow on both sides of the roadway adjacent to windrow free zones and school drop off zones after a snow event.

3. The potential resources needed to improve the time in which it takes to remove windrows on both sides of the road in windrow or school drop off zones.

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Oct. 7, 2015

Transportation Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

District Energy in the Downtown

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; P. Bohan, ENMAX; and S. Stanley, EPCOR, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - M. Walters:

Distributed Energy in Edmonton's Downtown - Business Case

That Administration work with EPCOR and ENMAX to complete a Business Case for Distributed Energy in Edmonton's Downtown by the end of October 2015.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
Oct. 27, 2015

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

6.2

Bulyea Heights First Place Building Location Review

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

First Place Program Building Site
Re-location - Bulyea Heights

That Administration bring forward a report and any necessary bylaws to the next available City Council Public Hearing to allow for the following:

a. an amendment to the Bulyea Heights Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for the movement of the First Place development site.

b. rezoning of the Bulyea Heights shared school and park site to create a single First Place building site located north of the existing school building.

c. subdivision of the relocated First Place Building site separate from the adjacent open space and school.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by:
To Be Determined

City Council Public Hearing

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

6.3

95 Avenue Bike Lane Removal

Moved M. Oshry – A. Knack (Made at the June 23, 2015, City Council meeting):

That Administration take the steps to remove the bike lanes on 95 avenue between 149 street to 189 street and on
189 street from 87 avenue to 95 avenue.

Moved B. Henderson – A. Sohi:

That the Motion on the Floor be referred to Transportation Committee.

In Favour:

Lost

D. Iveson, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, A. Sohi

Opposed:

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, A. Knack, M. Oshry, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

D. Wandzura, General Manager, G. Cebryk and A. Jones, Transportation Services and S. Fabrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Oshry - A. Knack:

That the Motion on the Floor be replaced with the following:

That Administration remove and fill the on street bike lane markings on 95 avenue from 149 street to 189 street and on 189 street from 87 avenue to 95 avenue, with funding of up to $475,000 from Capital Profile Arterial Road Program - Arterial Renewal Composite
# 15-66-1020.

Transportation Svcs.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Opposed:

D. Iveson, B. Henderson

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.4

The Way We Finance - Electrical Franchise Fee Charges

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

That Administration pursue amendments to the EPCOR electric power franchise fee agreement to reflect Option 3, as outlined in the July 7, 2015, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_1733.

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

6.5

City of Edmonton Youth Council Sustainable Catering

C. Edwards, M. Bannister, C. Somerville and T. LeBlanc, Edmonton Youth Council, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Walters - M. Nickel:

That the June 29, 2015, Community Services Committee report 1, be referred to the next Council Services Committee.

Edmonton Youth Council

Due Date: Oct. 19, 2015

Council Services
Committee

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

6.6

Cornerstones Funding for Sakaw Seniors Housing

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - A. Knack:

1. That an Agreement with the Greater Edmonton Foundation to provide funding of up to $4.2 million from the Affordable Housing Reserve (Cornerstones funding) to fund the construction of a seniors' housing project to be called Sakaw Terrace, be approved.

2. That an Agreement for Sale, in the amount of $2.5 million with the Greater Edmonton Foundation, for the Sakaw surplus school site, be approved.

3. That an agreement with the Greater Foundation to provide funding of up to $2.4 million from the Affordable Housing Reserve to fund the purchase of the Sakaw surplus school site, be approved, and that the Cornerstones Road Map be amended accordingly.

4. That the three agreements with the Greater Edmonton Foundation regarding the Sakaw surplus school site be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Sustainable Development

Office of the City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.7

Tax Cancellation Request-Summerside Residents Association

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

That the tax cancellation and refund request, under section 347(1) of the Municipal Government Act, for Summerside Residents Association (Tax Account 9984373), be denied.

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

6.8

Administrative Update on the Traffic Shortcutting Audit

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

Policy on Traffic Shortcutting

1. That Administration prepare a policy to return to Council through Transportation Committee, on traffic shortcutting to include:

• ways to address traffic shortcutting in a proactive manner

• clarification on the single point of contact within the City for traffic shortcutting issues

• methods to address conflict between existing policies concerning traffic management

• an analysis of best practices to address traffic shortcutting, including information from other municipalities.

Traffic Shortcutting Issues - Interim Planning Update

2. That Administration provide a report to Transportation Committee, on interim actions that will be taken to address minor traffic shortcutting issues as they arise (hot spots).

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Jun. 2016

Transportation Committee

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Oct. 7, 2015

Transportation Committee

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

6.9

Policy Directions for 2009 Surplus School Sites Development

Moved M. Walters - B. Henderson:

That Guidelines for Development of the 2009 Surplus School Sites Policy C583, as set out in the revised Attachment 1 of the June 30, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2360rev, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Anderson, M. Nickel

Absent:

D. Loken

6.10

Public Update on Metro Line - Verbal report

D. Wandzura, General Manager and W. Mandryk, Transportation Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council'questions.

Moved D. Iveson - M. Nickel:

1. That the City Manager develop and immediately implement a public communication plan that will ensure maximum transparency on the progress toward the opening of the Metro Line, including regular bulletins for public, stakeholder and Council awareness.

Metro Line LRT – Status Update

2. That Administration provide a report to Council that outlines any significant deficiencies with this project, the remedy that was secured in each case, and what, if anything, has been learned that will be applied to future similar projects.

Office of the City Manager

Transportation Svcs.

Due by:
Aug. 17, 2015

Special City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

6.11

Impact of Bad Construction Practices on Mature Neighbourhoods – Verbal report

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

That item 6.11 - Impact of Bad Construction Practices in Mature Neighbourhoods - Verbal report, be added to the agenda.

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

Moved M. Walters - B. Esslinger:

Impact of Bad Construction Practices on Mature Neighbourhoods

That Administration provide a report outlining:

· the current rules, regulations and guidelines governing the impact of construction in existing neighbourhoods on neighbouring properties, including noise, debris, damage to other party (public and private)

· our current practice in ensuring good neighbour behaviour during construction in existing neighbourhoods

· what tools could be added to ensure more respectful construction in existing neighbourhoods including but not limited to:

a. requiring a copy of the Building and Development Permits as well as any conditions and contact information for the permit holder and the constructor to be prominently displayed on site so as to be visible from the street

b. identifying existing and new opportunities to strengthen communication and enforcement of good construction practices in Edmonton

c. requiring a bond before construction begins

d. requiring neighbourhood agreements between builders and neighbours as part of the development and building permit process in established neighbourhoods

e. exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Canadian Home Builders' Association and Infill Development in Edmonton Association to increase the standard of construction and products used in existing neighbourhoods

f. developing a certification or classification program that could be used for builders undertaking construction in existing neighbourhoods

g. considering any methods successfully employed by other municipalities.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Sep. 15, 2015

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 17259 - to Designate the Canada Packers Chimney Stack as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17259 be read a first time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17259 be read a second time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17259 be considered for third reading.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17259 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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

7.2

Bylaw 17011 - Adoption of The Decoteau Area Structure Plan

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17011 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson

Absent:

D. Loken

7.3

Bylaw 17288 - A Bylaw to Approve a Correction to Bylaw 17233

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17288 be read a first time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17288 be read a second time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17288 be considered for third reading.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17288 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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

7.4

Bylaw 17264 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 105 Avenue NW between 116 Street NW and 117 Street NW

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17264 be read a first time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17264 be read a second time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17264 be considered for third reading.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17264 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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

7.5

Bylaw 17222 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96 Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue (Lot 1)

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17222 be read a first time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17222 be read a second time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17222 be considered for third reading.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17222 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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

7.6

Bylaw 17239 - Closure of Vehicular Access - 96 Street NW between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue (Lot 4)

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17239 be read a first time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17239 be read a second time.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17239 be considered for third reading.

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 17239 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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

The Public Hearing on Bylaws 17267, 17181, 17268, 17269 and 17270 postponed from the July 6, 2015, City Council Public Hearing continued at this time – items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 on the July 6, 2015, City Council Public Hearing agenda.

7.7

Bylaw 17267 - Amendment to the Riverview Area Structure Plan

7.8

Bylaw 17181 - To amend Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development to Include a New Catchment, Riverview

7.9

Bylaw 17268 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan

7.10

Bylaw 17269 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood 1 Neighbourhood Structure Plan

7.11

Bylaw 17270 - Adoption of Riverview Neighbourhood 3 Neighbourhood Structure Plan

Bylaws 17267, 17181, 17268, 17269 and 17270 were dealt with together.

Amendment moved M. Oshry - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 17270 be amended by:

· adding a part 3 and part 4 under Objective 19: Protect the North Saskatchewan River and Ravine System, as follows:

3. Parking for visitors to the North Saskatchewan River Valley trail system will be provided in staging areas located within the District Park and/or Urban Village Park and within the public upland area where appropriate, to the satisfaction of the City of Edmonton's Geotechnical Engineer, Sustainable Development and Transportation Services.

4. Any development proposed within the North Saskatchewan River Valley shall undergo the necessary environmental approvals, in accordance with the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

· Under Objectives 19: Protect the North Saskatchewan River and Ravine System Implementation:

replace “Provisions for parking in parks along top of bank roadway will be determined at time of development by Transportation Services, Sustainable Development, and Urban Planning and Environment”, with “Prior to rezoning of such areas, provisions for parking in parks or along top of bank roadway will be determined by Transportation Services, Sustainable Development, and Urban Planning and Environment.”

For the Amendment:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. No one responded.

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 17267, 17181, 17268, 17269 and 17270, be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved M. Oshry - B. Anderson:

That Bylaws 17267, 17181, 17268, 17269 and 17270, as amended, be read a second time.

Third readings for Bylaws 17267, 17181, 17268, 17269 and 17270 are withheld pending review by the Capital Region Board.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

40th Avenue Bike Lane Removal (M. Walters)

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

That the Motion Pending be postponed to the continuation of the July 6, 2015, City Council Public Hearing on July 8, 2015.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Jul. 6/8, 2015

Refer to item 8.1 on the July 6/8, 2015, City Council Public Hearing minutes.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

8.2

Campaign Finance (A. Knack)

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

Metro Line LRT Update

Moved M. Oshry - M. Walters:

That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Council met in private at 2:30 p.m.

Moved M. Walters - M. Oshry:

That Council meet in public.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

Council met in public at 4:15 p.m.

Moved B. Esslinger - D. Iveson:

1. That the July 7, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_2661, be received for information.

2. That the July 7, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_2661 remain private pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

3. That the Orders of the Day for the August 17, 2015, Community Services Committee be changed from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

4. That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled on August 17, 2015, from
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken, M. Nickel

9.8

External Audit Services - Committee Recommendation

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Sohi:

1. That the firm identified in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2015, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_2267 be appointed as the External Auditor, subject to execution of an agreement in form and content acceptable to the City Manager

2. That the June 22, 2015, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_2267 remain private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Notices of Motion and Motions Without Notice was not dealt with.

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk