CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


January 20, 2010   –  COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

PRESENT

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

ABSENT

E. Gibbons

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
N. Rajan, 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              4

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      4

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              4

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         4

2.4        Vote of Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                        4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

3.1        Cityfarm Project (J. Batty)                                                                 4

4.          STATUS REPORT - NONE                                                                 5

5.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

5.1        Timing of Key Utility Items in 2010                                                  5

5.2        ETS Fare Policy Amendment C451E                                              5

5.3        DATS Replacement Buses and Funding Sources                     5

5.4        Atco Franchise Fee Agreement - Additional

             Information                                                                                            6

6.          BYLAWS                                                                                                 6

6.1        Bylaw 15362 - To Designate the Frederick S. Jones

             Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource                               6

6.2        Bylaw 15360 - 2010 Realty Supplementary

             Assessment Bylaw                                                                              7

6.3        Bylaw 15339 -  2010 Business Tax, Business Tax

             Rate, Supplementary Business Tax and

             Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw                             8

6.4        Bylaw 15370 - To Establish the 2010 Business

             Revitalization Zone Tax Bylaw and Tax Rate Bylaw                  9

6.5        Bylaw 15289 - Adoption of the Rapperswill

             Neighbourhood Structure Plan                                                     10

6.6        Bylaw 15315 - Amendment to the Edmonton North

             Area Structure Plan                                                                           11

6.7        Bylaw 15316 - Amendment to the Eaux Claires

             Neighbourhood Structure Plan                                                     11

6.8        Bylaw 15317 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC1, located

             east of 97 Street NW and north of 157 Avenue NW,

             Eaux Claires                                                                                        11

6.9        Bylaw 15337 - Amendment to the Greisbach

             Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan                                            12

6.10       Bylaw 15338 - Rezoning from DC2 and US to US, GLG

             and DC2, located on the west side of Griesbach

             School Road between Kinross Road and Griesbach

             Road, Griesbach                                                                                12

6.11       Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas

             and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement                                    12

6.12       Bylaw 15363 - Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force         13

 

 

7.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                          14

7.1        City of Learners Initiative (D. Iveson)                                           14

7.2        February 1, 2010,  Audit Committee Meeting (S.

             Mandel)                                                                                                 15

7.3        Council Initiatives (K. Leibovici)                                                    15

7.4        Changes to Meeting Schedules (K. Leibovici)                          16

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         16

8.1        Capital Region Board and Committees - Appointment

             of City of Edmonton Representatives and

             Alternates                                                                                             17

8.2        Alberta Industrial Heartland Association

             Membership                                                                                        17

8.3        Asia-Pacific Gateway Program Memorandum of

             Understanding                                                                                   18

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      18

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                18

 

 

 

 

Carried

Carried

See Minutes

 

See Minutes

None

None

See Minutes

See Minutes

See Minutes

None

 

Referred

Carried

Carried

 

Carried

 

 

3 Readings

 

3 Readings

 

 

3 Readings

 

3 Readings

 

3rd Reading

 

3rd Reading

 

3rd Reading

 

 

3rd Reading

 

3rd Reading

 

 

 

3rd Reading

 

1st Reading

3 Readings

Recommendation - Carried

 

Carried

 

Carried

Carried

Carried

 

 

 

Carried

 

Carried

 

Carried

None

 

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

 

Mayor S. Mandel introduced Aaron Letendre, Member of the Alexis First Nation, who, since the age of one, has been interested in singing and dancing.  Aaron Letendre led the assembly with inspirational singing in honour of Members of Council.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That the January 20, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

 

1.1.  Additions:

* 6.3.   Bylaw 15339 - 2010 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax, and Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw

* 6.4.   Bylaw 15370 - 2010 Business Revitalization Zone Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw

* 6.11. Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Franchise Agreement - Attachment 1 - Schedule A

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

November 30, December 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, 2009, City Council - Budget

December 14, 2009, City Council

December 14, 2009, City Council Public Hearing

December 15, 2009, Special City Council Public Hearing

December 16, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

ETS Annual Stuff-a-Bus Campaign (A. Sohi)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Councillor A. Sohi recognized the Edmonton Transit Service and its staff, volunteers, media partners and Save On Foods, for their continuing commitment in supporting the Edmonton's Food Bank through their Annual Stuff-a-Bus Campaign that stuffs ETS buses with non-perishable food and cash donations.  This year they collected 31,000 kilograms of food and over $17,000 in cash.  Councillor A. Sohi commended ETS, its staff and its partners for their commitment in supporting our community and Edmontonians in need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elmwood School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the City Hall School Grade 6 students from Elmwood School and their teacher Nadine Lange.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 5.4., 8.1., 8.2. and 8.3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

Vote of Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

Refer to Section 6 - Bylaws

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Cityfarm Project (J. Batty)

 

 

 

Some months ago, Administration and the Cityfarm organization made a presentation to the Community Services Committee.  The Committee directed that Administration work with Cityfarm, School Boards and the University of Alberta to review the possible collaborative initiatives.

I would like an update from Administration to return to Community Services Committee on the status of the Cityfarm project in March/April, 2010.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date: April 19/2010  CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

4.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

5.

REPORTS

5.1

Timing of Key Utility Items in 2010

 

 

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That the January 12, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW5771 be referred back to Administration to return, with an updated report, to the February 3, 2010, City Council meeting.

 

AMPW

 

Due Date: Feb. 3/2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Iveson, E. Gibbons

 

5.2

ETS Fare Policy Amendment C451E

 

 

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That Policy C451E, Edmonton Transit System Fare Policy, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 20, 2009, Transportation Department report 2010TD4597, be approved.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

5.3

DATS Replacement Buses and Funding Sources

 

 

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That $5 million be allocated for DATS vehicle replacement in Capital Profile 09-66-1281, Bus Fleet Replacement from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

5.4

Atco Franchise Fee Agreement - Additional Information

 

 

 

A. B. Maurer, Former City Manager, made a presentation, and answered Council's questions. C. Pooli, Corporate Services Department (Law); C. Warnock, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the January 4, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF003 be received for information.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaw 15362 - To Designate the Frederick S. Jones Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15362 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15362 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15362 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15362 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.2

Bylaw 15360 - 2010 Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15360 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15360 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15360 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15360 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.3

Bylaw 15339 -  2010 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax and Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15339 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15339 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15339 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15339 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.4

Bylaw 15370 - To Establish the 2010 Business Revitalization Zone Tax Bylaw and Tax Rate Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15370 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15370 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15370 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15370 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.5

Bylaw 15289 - Adoption of the Rapperswill Neighbourhood Structure Plan

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15289 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.6

Bylaw 15315 - Amendment to the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15315 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.7

Bylaw 15316 - Amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighbourhood Structure Plan

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15316 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.8

Bylaw 15317 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC1, located east of 97 Street NW and north of 157 Avenue NW, Eaux Claires

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15317 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.9

Bylaw 15337 - Amendment to the Greisbach Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15337 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

 

 

 

6.10

Bylaw 15338 - Rezoning from DC2 and US to US, GLG and DC2, located on the west side of Griesbach School Road between Kinross Road and Griesbach Road, Griesbach

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15338 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.11

Bylaw 15372 - A Bylaw to Approve a New ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement

 

 

 

C Pooli, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15372 be read a first time.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Henderson, D. Thiele, L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

6.12

Bylaw 15363 - Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15363 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15363 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15363 be considered for third reading.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15363 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That the following Councillors be appointed to the Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force: 

1.  Councillor T. Caterina 

2.  Councillor B. Henderson

3.  Councillor D. Iveson

4.  Councillor K. Leibovici

5.  Councillor D. Thiele

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

7.

MOTIONS PENDING

7.1

City of Learners Initiative (D. Iveson)

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That Administration work with Councillor D. Iveson and the Mayor's Office to develop terms of reference for a "City of Learners" initiative for consideration by Council after the “Council Initiatives” review report has been considered.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date:  Mar. 24/ 2010

Motion amended
Mar. 10/2010 City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

7.2

February 1, 2010,  Audit Committee Meeting (S. Mandel)

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the February 1, 2010, Audit Committee be moved to February 16, 2010, from 9:30 am - noon in River Valley Room.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

7.3

Council Initiatives (K. Leibovici)

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Administration review Council Initiatives funding and framework and report back to Council, through the March 17, 2010, Executive Committee meeting, with an overview of how Council initiatives are working including:

- funding levels analysis

- comment on Administrative support

- recommended changes, including any recommended amendments to the Council Initiatives Policy C518.

Deputy City Manager

 

Due Date: Mar. 17/2010  Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

7.4

Changes to Meeting Schedules (K. Leibovici)

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the 2010 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be changed as follows:

1. That the August 23, 2010, Community Services Committee orders of the day be changed so that the meeting adjourns at 12 noon.

2. That the August 30, 2010, City Council Public Hearing be moved to August 23, 2010.

3. That the August 30, 2010, Council Services Committee meeting be moved to August 26, 2010, 9:30 am to 12 noon.

4. That the September 1, 2010, City Council meeting be moved to August 30, 2010.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

 

 

Council met in private at 11:03 a.m.  to deal with the following items:

 

8.1. Capital Region Board and Committees - Appointment of Cityof Edmonton Representatives and Alternatives

Pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

8.2. Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Membership

Pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

8.3. Asia-Pacific Gateway Program Memorandum of Understanding

Pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

 

Council met in public at 11:37 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

8.1

Capital Region Board and Committees - Appointment of City of Edmonton Representatives and Alternates

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the representatives and alternate representatives to the Capital Region Board and its Committees, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2009, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM007, be approved.

 

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

8.2

Alberta Industrial Heartland Association Membership

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

1. That the City of Edmonton finalize full membership status with Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, as outlined in the January 12, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM010.

2. That Councillor D. Thiele and Councillor J. Batty (as alternate) be appointed to the Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association board.

3. That Administration request on-going funding for membership through the 2011 budget process.

 

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

8.3

Asia-Pacific Gateway Program Memorandum of Understanding

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

1.That the October 23, 2009, Transportation Department report 2009TD3934 be received for information.

2. That the October 23, 2009, Transportation Department report 2009TD3934 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

 

 

 

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici asked if there were any Notices of Motions.  There were none.

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk