CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


November 3, 2015  –  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, M. Walters

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager
L. Kennedy, Acting City Clerk
A. Giesbrecht, Acting Deputy City Clerk
S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      3

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        Use of Amplified Noise on City Sidewalks
             (M. Oshry)                                                                                               5

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

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                               6

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              6

6.1        2016-2018 Operating Budget - City Council

             Discussions                                                                                          6

6.2        Leadership in Asset Management Program (LAMP)

             Participation                                                                                          8

6.3        High Level Analysis on the Feasibility of

             Maintaining, Moving or Preserving the Graphic

             Arts Building - Mitchell and Reed Auction House

             (the "Artery")                                                                                         8

6.4        Edmonton Arts Council - Project Grant for

             Individual Artists – Grant Recommendations                               9

6.5        Process for New Libraries - Abbottsfield Library                        9

6.6        River Access Guiding Principles Policy                                        9

6.7        Roadway and Infrastructure Upgrading in

             Winterburn Industrial Area                                                              10

6.8        Safe and Affordable Housing Strategy                                        10

6.9        City of Edmonton Affordable Housing Strategy                       11

6.10      Ward 12 By-Election - Verbal report                                             11

6.11      Windrow Free and School Drop Off Zone                                  13

6.12      Budget Impacts of Waste Audit and Instructions to

             Utility Advisor                                                                                     13

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              14

7.1        Bylaw 17413 - A Bylaw to Designate the Rose

             Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource                            14

7.2        Bylaw 17289 Speed Zones Bylaw Amendment 2015              15

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                         15

8.1        Food Waste Reduction Policy (B. Henderson)                         16

8.2        Public Engagement Process Statistics (M. Oshry)                   16

8.3        Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw

             12300 (D. Iveson)                                                                               19

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         21

9.1        Overview of Regional Planning Initiatives                                  22

9.2        Proposed Leduc County Annexation - Amending

             Consultant Agreement (R928563)                                                 22

9.4        River Valley Alliance Recommendations  -

             Membership Update                                                                          24

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                25

11.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                25

 

 

 

 

Carried

Carried

See minutes

 

See minutes

None

Not considered

See minutes

 

 

See minutes

None

None

 

 

Action

 

Carried

 

 

 

Referred

 

Carried

Carried

Carried

 

Carried

Carried

Carried

Action

Carried

 

Action

 

 

Three readings

Three readings

 

Carried

Action

 

Action

 

Carried

 

Carried

 

Carried

 

None

 

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and acknowledged that Council is meeting 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.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the November 3, 2015, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

·         6.1 2016-2018 Operating Budget – City Council Discussions

·         6.10 Ward 12 By-Election – Verbal report

·         6.11 Windrow Free and School Drop Off Zone -Transportation Committee report

·         6.12 Budget Impacts of Waste Audit and Instructions to Utility Advisor- Utility Committee report

 

 

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

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         October 14, 2015, Special City Council

·         October 19, 2015, City Council Public Hearing

·         October 20, 2015, City Council

·         October 21, 2015, 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, M. Walters

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Greenfield School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from Greenfield School and their teacher, A. Sharplin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Yards in Bloom (M. Nickel)

 

 

 

Councillor M. Nickel, on behalf of City Council, announced that the Edmonton in Bloom awards were held on August 12, 2015, at the Citadel Theatre. The annual awards celebrate residents, businesses and community groups who have played an important role in beautifying Edmonton's communities. One of the award categories was for Front Yards in Bloom, which celebrates attractive front yards. An appreciation of thanks was extended to everyone involved in this program for all the time and energy they put into making the city beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen Elizabeth High School - Greenest School Award in Canada (T. Caterina)

 

 

 

Councillor T. Caterina, on behalf of City Council, recognized Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth High School for recently being named the 2015 Greenest School in Canada. The school exemplifies how sustainability can be integrated into infrastructure, culture and curriculum of a school. They received $2,000 for sustainability projects and will now complete internationally for the greenest school on Earth, thereby helping to promote Edmonton's reputation as a leader in environmental sustainability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Edmonton Support for Nuit Blanche (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council and the Nuit Blanche Edmonton Board, recognized and commended City of Edmonton staff for the support and help to make this inaugural event a huge success. On September 26, the city had the most engaging large-scale art event to date. City staff from multiple departments came together and were dedicated, committed and offered creative problem-solving solutions. Congratulations were also extended to R. Burns, Chair of Nuit Blanche Edmonton. An estimated 52,000 people came to Downtown to celebrate the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETS Badge #1 (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated W. Auger, from Edmonton Transit, who is the outgoing Badge #1 operator, having recently retired recently with
43 years of service. J. Hansen, who celebrated 42 years of service in July 2015, is taking over the prestigious Badge #1. There's a great sense of pride in achieving Badge #1 and gives the operators the ability to identify where they are in the seniority pool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lago Lindo School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from Lago Lindo School and their teachers, K. Burns and L. Clubine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Paul School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grade 6 students from St. Paul School and their teachers, L. Tomko and P. Rojas.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

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, 6.10, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

The request for time specific was not considered.

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See items 7.1 and 7.2.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Use of Amplified Noise on City Sidewalks (M. Oshry)

 

 

 

The use of amplified noise by individuals on public property can often disturb the peace of others and infringe on their peaceable enjoyment of public space.
It can also be a detriment to nearby businesses, as potential customers may avoid the location.

Can Administration outline the current regulations in place that limit or prohibit excessive noise and provide any suggestions on how noise provisions can be strengthened to deal with amplified noise, specifically including, but not limited to, noise that is produced by proselytizers and other individuals located in public spaces and on city sidewalks?

Community Svcs.

 

Due by:
Feb. 1, 2016

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

2016-2018 Operating Budget - City Council Discussions

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager; T. Burge, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and J. Rose, Chief Economist, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services;
P. Ohm, Sustainable Development; K. Rozmahel, General Manager and J. MacPherson, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the November 3, 2015, Financial Services and Utilities report CR_3036, be postponed to the November 27, 2015, City Council Budget meeting, first item of business.

 

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date: Nov. 27, 2015

City Council Budget

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager; T. Burge, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and A. Giesbrecht, Acting Deputy City Clerk, answered Council's quesions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Preliminary Terms of Reference - Service Level Review

That Administration return to the 2016-2018 City Council Operating Budget meeting with a preliminary terms of reference for a service-level review that:

·         applies to all departments in the corporation,

·         outlines the main objectives which are:

·         ensuring effectiveness

·         increasing efficiency of programming

·         articulates principles for the review (such as transparency and practicality) which align with larger City Council goals and objectives as outlined in The Way Ahead,

·         identifies opportunities for reducing, eliminating or re-prioritizing services that are out-dated and no longer support Council’s Strategic Plan, The Way Ahead,

·         identifies opportunity to consider increased service levels or new programs that are required to support Council’s Strategic Plan, That Way Ahead.

·         outlines appropriate opportunities for public engagement,

·         reports on progress to City Council via Executive Committee,

·         begin in 2016, a two-year timeline aimed at realizing savings for the the 2017 and 2018 operating budgets respectively, and ultimately informing the next four-year budget cycle,

·         identify the type and description of service (level) reviews that have been completed in the last 20 years,

·         that the service-level review include examining the impact of City funding to other organizations including, Edmonton Police Commission, Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Agencies, Boards, Commissions, Council Committees and Council Initiatives, where service overlaps may exist.

·         identify external cost drivers that impact Administration costs.

Office of the City Manager

 

Due Date: Nov. 27, 2015

City Council Budget

 

 

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

 

6.2

Leadership in Asset Management Program (LAMP) Participation

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the City of Edmonton participate in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund's Leadership in Asset Management Program, which will allow the City to work in a collaborative environment with other municipalities across Canada.

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, M. Walters

 

6.3

High Level Analysis on the Feasibility of Maintaining, Moving or Preserving the Graphic Arts Building - Mitchell and Reed Auction House (the "Artery")

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and A. Giesbrecht, Acting Deputy City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the following motion on the floor be referred to Executive Committee and return in First Quarter 2016 with the City Heritage Building Inventory report from Sustainable Development:

Moved S. McKeen - B. Henderson (Made at the October 20, 2015, City Council meeting):

That Administration prepare a report to return in First Quarter of 2016 that explores options for the Graphic Arts Building and Mitchell and Reed Auction House (the “Artery”), and development scenarios that incorporate partial or complete preservation of one or both buildings at minimal cost, whilst engaging key stakeholders.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due by:
First Quarter 2016

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, E. Gibbons

 

6.4

Edmonton Arts Council - Project Grant for Individual Artists – Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Community Investment Program Project Grant recommendations, as set out in Attachment 2 of the October 26, 2015, Edmonton Arts Council report CR_3004, 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, M. Walters

 

6.5

Process for New Libraries - Abbottsfield Library

 

 

Moved D. Loken - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That the October 26, 2015, Edmonton Public Library report CR_2620, be received for information.

Library

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.6

River Access Guiding Principles Policy C586

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That City Policy C586 - River Access Guiding Principles, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 26, 2015, Community Services report CR_2923, be approved.

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, M. Walters

 

6.7

Roadway and Infrastructure Upgrading in Winterburn Industrial Area

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

1. That Administration prepare a Capital Profile to implement a pilot project to install infrastructure upgrades to a contiguous block of lots in Winterburn Industrial Area on a 50-50 cost-sharing basis, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 27, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2630, for consideration as part of the Spring 2016 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment.

 

2. That Administration develop new and/or amend existing City Policies, for Council’s consideration, to facilitate the preferred outcomes from the pilot project as outlined in the October 27, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2630.

Sustainable Dev.

Financial Svcs. and Utilites

Due by:
May 2016



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, M. Walters

 

6.8

Safe and Affordable Housing Strategy

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, approach senior order of government and funders to request a financial commitment to help advance the Londonderry Regeneration Project as a pilot.

Office of the Mayor

 

 

 

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

 

6.9

City of Edmonton Affordable Housing Strategy

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the City of Edmonton Affordable Housing Strategy (2016-2025), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 27, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2713, be approved.

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, M. Walters

 

6.10

Ward 12 By-Election - Verbal report

 

 

 

L. Kennedy, Acting City Clerk, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That Council meet in private pursuant to section 24 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, M. Walters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That Council meet in public.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - A. Knack:

 

 

 

Civic By-Election Information and Date Setting

1.    That Administration prepare a report with recommendations for a date for the Ward 12 by-election.

2.    That the Mayor be the designate for the conduct of the Ward 12 office until the position of City Councillor Ward 12 has been filled.

3.    That City Council approve the following Board Appointments:

·         Alberta Urban Municipalities Association - Councillor
M. Walters replaces former Councillor A. Sohi until the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Annual General Meeting in 2016.

·         Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Vice-President for Edmonton - Councillor T. Caterina replaces former Councillor A. Sohi until the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Annual General Meeting in 2016.

·         Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Board - Councillor D. Loken replaces former Councillor A. Sohi until December 31, 2016.

·         Capital Region Board - Transit Subcommittee - Councillor
A. Knack replaces Councillor
B. Henderson, as an alternate to Councillor M. Walters for the term of City Council.

·         Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty in Edmonton - Councillor S. McKeen replaces former Councillor A. Sohi for the term as set out in Bylaw 16765.

4.    That City Council approve the following Council Appointment Initiatives:

·         Edmonton's Poverty Elimination - Councillor S. McKeen replaces former Councillor A. Sohi.

·         Emerging Economy - Councillor
M. Walters is removed.

·         Gender Based Violence Prevention - Councillor S. McKeen replaces former Councillor A. Sohi.

·         Multiculturalism – Councillor
B. Esslinger replaces former Councillor A. Sohi

·         Public Engagement - Councillor
A. Knack is added.

·         Public Transit - Councillor
D. Loken replaces former Councillor A. Sohi.

Council Chamber Revised Seating Chart

5.    That Administration provide a report at the November 17, 2015, City Council meeting on a revised seating chart, reflecting the change in seating positions to accommodate the newly elected Ward 12 Councillor to be seated in Councillor
M. Oshry's seat and to move Councillor M. Oshry to the vacant Ward 12 seat, and that it become effective at that time.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
Nov. 17, 2015


Office of the Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 


Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Nov. 17, 2015

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

6.11

Windrow Free and School Drop Off Zone

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That the Snow and Ice Control Policy C409H, be amended, on page two, under the heading Snow Removal, bullet four, by adding the following "and school drop off zones" after "zone", to read as follows:

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

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, M. Walters

 

6.12

Budget Impacts of Waste Audit and Instructions to Utility Advisor

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

1.    That Administration provide any amendments to the budget that arises as a result of the November 12, 2015, Office of the City Auditor report CR_3018 - Edmonton Waste Management Centre Contract Review.

2.    That Administration work with the Utility Advisor to provide comments to City Council, if required, on the financial impact of the November 12, 2015, Office of the City Auditor report CR_3018 - Edmonton Waste Management Centre Contract Review.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities




Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Due Date:
Nov. 27, 2015

City Council Budget

 

 

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

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 17413 - A Bylaw to Designate the Rose Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17413 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17413 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17413 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17413 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, M. Walters

 

7.2

Bylaw 17289 Speed Zones Bylaw Amendment 2015

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17289 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17289 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17289 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, M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 17289 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, M. Walters

 

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Food Waste Reduction Policy (B. Henderson)

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Food Waste Reduction Policy

That City Council:

1.    Support the National Zero Waste Council’s food waste reduction federal tax incentive proposal and urge the Government of Canada to implement tax incentives for food producers, suppliers and retailers to donate unsold edible food, thereby, reducing unnecessary food waste, decreasing disposal cost to municipalities, reducing the environmental impact of food waste and addressing the issue of hunger and poverty in our communities.

2.    Submit the above motion to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

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, M. Walters

 

8.2

Public Engagement Process Statistics (M. Oshry)

 

 

 

A. Giesbrecht, Acting Deputy City Clerk; L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager; and C. Ward, Financial Services and Utlities, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Oshry - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

1.    the amount each department spends on public engagement processes, above what is required by the Municipal Government Act, including but not limited to:

• employee FTE hours
• external consultants

2.    the estimate amount spent annually by the City on public engagement over the last 5 years,

3.    examples of the opportunity costs or inflationary costs related to projects delayed by the consultation processes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That a Part 4 be added as follows:

4.    cost benefit examples of public engagement where it gave the City an improved product or where lack of public engagement either slowed down projects or necessitated additional expenditure or change orders.

 

 

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, M. Walters

 

 

Motion, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

1.    the amount each department spends on public engagement processes, above what is required by the Municipal Government Act, including but not limited to:

• employee FTE hours
• external consultants

2.    the estimate amount spent annually by the City on public engagement over the last 5 years,

3.    examples of the opportunity costs or inflationary costs related to projects delayed by the consultation processes.

4.    cost benefit examples of public engagement where it gave the City an improved product or where lack of public engagement either slowed down projects or necessitated additional expenditure or change orders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

1.    the amount each department spends on public engagement processes, above what is required by the Municipal Government Act, including but not limited to:

• employee FTE hours
• external consultants

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

2.    the estimate amount spent annually by the City on public engagement over the last 5 years.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

Part 3 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

3.    examples of the opportunity costs or inflationary costs related to projects delayed by the consultation processes.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Loken, M. Walters

 

 

Part 4 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

4.    cost benefit examples of public engagement where it gave the City an improved product or where lack of public engagement either slowed down projects or necessitated additional expenditure or change orders.

 

 

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

 

 

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 8.2:

 

 

 

Public Engagement Process Statistics

That Administration provide a high level report on the following:

1.    the amount each department spends on public engagement processes, above what is required by the Municipal Government Act, including but not limited to:

• employee FTE hours
• external consultants

2.    the estimate amount spent annually by the City on public engagement over the last 5 years.

3.    examples of the opportunity costs or inflationary costs related to projects delayed by the consultation processes.

4.    cost benefit examples of public engagement where it gave the City an improved product or where lack of public engagement either slowed down projects or necessitated additional expenditure or change orders.

Office of the City Manager

 

Due by:
Feb. 2, 2016

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

8.3

Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

Bylaw - Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

1.    That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw, that renames two of Council’s Standing Committees and achieves realignment of Civic departments/branches reporting through the following three of Council’s Standing Committees, Executive, Transportation and Community Services, as outlined below:

a. Reporting to the Executive Committee (no change to the name of Standing Committee)

i. City Manager’s Office (including Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs)

ii. Corporate Services Department (All Branches)

iii. Community Services (Facility and Landscape Infrastructure Branch)

iv. Financial Services and Utilities (Financial Services Branch, Financial Strategies and Budget Branch) Corporate Strategic Planning Branch, Assessment and Taxation Branch)

v. Transportation (LRT Design and Construction Branch, Road Design and Construction Branch)

vi. Sustainable Development( Real Estate, Housing and Economic Sustainability Branch, Transformation Projects)

b. Reporting to the Urban Planning Committee (Rename from Transportation Committee)

i. Transportation Services (Transportation Planning Branch)

ii. Sustainable Development (Current Planning Branch, Urban Planning and Environment Branch)

c. Reporting to Community and Public Services Committee (Rename from Community Services Committee)

i. Community Services (Fire Rescue Services Branch, Neighbourhoods Branch, Community and Recreation Facilities Branch, Community Standards Branch, Community Strategies and Development Branch)

ii. Transportation (Transportation Operations Branch, Edmonton Transit Branch)

and return to a City Council no later than December 15, 2015, with the amending bylaw that would state an effective date so that the new reporting structure would be in place for the first Committee meetings in July 2016.

Framework of Council’s Standing Committees, Agencies, Boards and Commissions

2.    That Administration prepare a report with a framework for a review of Council’s Standing Committees, Agencies, Boards and Commissions including a timeframe for such a review and return to City Council in the 4th quarter of 2016/first quarter 2017.

3.    That the Office of the City Clerk return to the December 15, 2015, City Council meeting with any house-keeping amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300.

Corporate Svcs.


Due Date: Dec. 15, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Corporate Svcs.

Due by:
Fourth Quarter 2016

 



Due by:
Dec. 15, 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, M. Walters

 

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

 

Moved M. Walters - D. Loken:

 

 

 

That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17, 21, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussions on items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Oshry:

 

 

 

That Council meet in public.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

9.1

Overview of Regional Planning Initiatives

 

 

 

Councillor M. Nickel stated that due to a possible pecuniary interest on item 9.1, he will not participate in the deliberation of this item and would, therefore, abstain from voting.

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m., pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1.    That the November 3, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2952, be received for information.

2.    That the November 3, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_2952 remain private pursuant to section 21 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. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

9.2

Proposed Leduc County Annexation - Amending Consultant Agreement (R928563)

 

 

 

Councillor M. Nickel stated that due to a possible pecuniary interest on item 9.2, he will not participate in the deliberation of this item and would, therefore, abstain from voting.

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m., pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1.    That additional contract funding be approved as outlined in Attachment 1, of the November 3, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_3009.

2.    That the November 3, 2015, Sustainable Development report CR_3009 remain private pursuant to sections 21, 24, and 25 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. Oshry, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

9.3

City Manager Recruitment Committee Recommendations - Consulting Firm

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m., pursuant to sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1.    That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2015, City Manager Recruitment Committee report 1, be approved.

2.    That the October 22, 2015, City Manager Recruitment Committee report 1, Attachment 1 and all handouts remain private pursuant to sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

3.    That the Mayor, on behalf of the City Manager Recruitment Committee, be authorized to approve as to content the contract for the Recruitment Consultant for the 2015/16 City Manager Recruitment Process.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 


Office of the Mayor

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

9.4

River Valley Alliance Recommendations  - Membership Update

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:45 p.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

1.    That the actions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 26, 2015, Corporate Services verbal report on River Valley Alliance Recommendations – Membership Update, be approved.

2.    That Attachment 1 of the October 26, 2015, Corporate Services verbal report on River Valley Alliance Recommendations – Membership Update, and materials remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk