CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


February 17, 2010  –  COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

PRESENT

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

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk
L. Turvey, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          3

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            3

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 on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      5

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

3.1        Cell Phone Tower Policy (B. Henderson/J. Batty)                      5

3.2        Smart Card Solutions (S. Mandel)                                                   5

3.3        Repeat Criminal Offenders (S. Mandel)                                          6

3.4        Capital Project Management Controls (S. Mandel)                     7

4.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                7

4.1        Long Term Development Plan for Edmonton

             Convention Market                                                                              7

5.          REPORTS                                                                                              8

5.1        2009 Councillors' Disclosure Statements                                     8

5.2        Background Information on Election Campaign

             Disclosure Provisions                                                                        8

5.3        Corporate Business Plan Update                                                   9

5.4        Art Gallery of Alberta 2010 Keeping the Doors

             Open Community Investment Grant                                               9

5.5        Clareview Community Recreation Centre and

             Library/Edmonton Catholic Schools Partnership                     10

5.6        Transit Smart Cards - Business Case and

             Recommended Funding Strategy                                                 10

5.7        Proposed New Top-of-Bank Policy - City Policy

             C542, Development Setbacks from River

             Valley/Ravine Crests                                                                         11

5.8        Support of Amalgamated Transit Union                                     15

6.          BYLAWS                                                                                              16

6.1        Bylaw 15344 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to construct, acquire and finance Waste

             Management Project of a construction/demolition

             Waste Facility                                                                                      16

6.2        Bylaw 15358 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to undertake, construct and finance Community

             Services Project, Valley Zoo Masterplan

             implementation                                                                                   17

6.3        Bylaw 15328 - Amendment to the Alberta

             Avenue/Eastwood Area Redevelopment Plan                           17

6.4        Bylaw 15329 - Amendment to the Parkdale Area

             Redevelopment Plan                                                                        18

6.5        Amendment to the Norwood Neighbourhood

             Improvement Plan                                                                             18

6.6        Bylaw 15333 - Amendment to the Pilot Sound Area

             Structure Plan                                                                                     19

6.7        Bylaw 15334 - Amendment to the Hollick-Kenyon

             Neighourhood Structure Plan                                                        19

6.8        Bylaw 15335 - Rezoning from AG to PU, located at

             5015 - 159 Avenue NW, Hollick-Kenyon                                      20

6.9        Bylaw 15336 - Closure of a portion of road right

             of way, east of the old 50 Street NW Alignment

             and south of 159 Avenue NW, Hollick-Kenyon                          20

6.10       Bylaw 15364 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area

             Structure Plan                                                                                     21

6.11       Bylaw 15365 - Amendment to the Webber Greens

             Neighbourhood Structure Plan                                                     21

6.12       Bylaw 15369 - Rezoning from AG to PU, located

             west of 199 Street NW and south of Stony Plain

             Road NW, Webber Greens                                                              22

6.13       Bylaw 15178 - Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12800                22

7.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         23

7.1        2009 Indy Review                                                                              23

7.2        Event Update                                                                                      23

7.3        Edmonton EXPO 2017 Update                                                      24

7.4        Appointment Recommendation - City of Edmonton

             Youth Council                                                                                     24

7.5        Gem Theatre                                                                                       25

8.          NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      26

8.1        Disclosure Bylaw Amendments (D. Iveson)                               26

8.2        Review of Edmonton Combative Sports Commission

             (R. Hayter)                                                                                            26

9.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                26

 

 

 

 

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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 9:32 a.m.

Reverend Jim Allan , Robertson Wesley United Church, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That the February 17, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

* 5.2  Background Information on Election Campaign Disclosure Provisions

* 5.7  Proposed New Top-of-Bank Policy - City Policy C542, Development Setbacks from River Valley/Ravine Crests

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

The the following meeting minutes be adopted:

* February 1, 2010, City Council Public Hearing

* February 3, 2010, City Council

* February 5, 2010, Special City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing and Homelessness (K. Leibovici/K. Krushell/D. Iveson

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici was pleased to represent the City of Edmonton at the 5th Annual Homeward Trust Awards,  "Recognizing Outstanding Organizations and People in Housing," on February 2.  Proceeds from Homeward Trust's Raise the Roof awareness and fundraising campaign will support the Edmonton Committee to End Homelessness Housing First program.

Councillor K. Krushell noted the good work of the Youth Council and its Homelessness Subcommittee, specifically mentioning the Youth Council's receipt of an award in the Partnerships for Success Category for their Heart 2 Art campaign, which raised $110,000 for Boyle Street Community Services.

Councillor D. Iveson reported on the Streets Speak Mural Exhibit Launch on February 16 at City Hall.  Volunteers from the Youth Council and the iPulse group delivered mural boards to local community agencies who serve the homeless, to encourage their clients to express themselves artistically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Councillor R. Matheson (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council and the City of Edmonton, Mayor S. Mandel expressed condolences to the family of former Edmonton City Alderman, Robert (Bob) Matheson, who recently passed away.  Mr. Matheson served as an Alderman from 1974 to 1977.  His work leading the Edmonton Crime Stoppers program earned him the Order of Canada in 1989.  Mayor Mandel asked those in attendance to stand for a moment of silence in honour of Mr. Matheson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steinhauer Elementary School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Steinhauer Elementary School and their teachers, Mrs. Tietzen and Ms. Matwichuk.

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.7, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

*7.1  2009 Indy Review - 1st item of business

*7.2  Event Update - 2nd item of business

*7.3  Edmonton EXPO 2017 Update - 3rd item of business

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Henderson, D. Iveson

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Cell Phone Tower Policy (B. Henderson/J. Batty)

 

 

 

 

Citizens have recently raised a number of questions about our policy concerning applications for placement of cell phone towers.  Please return to Executive Committee with answers to the following questions:

1. Under the current policy, what are the City's powers and responsibilities?

2. What are our expectations of the consultation process should the City ask for one?

3. In what ways would the results of that consultation process affect our decision to concur or not concur with an application?

4. Under what circumstances, and using what criteria, would the City choose not to concur using the current policy?

5. What role does Council or do Councillors play in affecting the City decision to consur or not concur?

 

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

 

Due Date: May 19, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

Smart Card Solutions (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

 

On February 9, 2010, the Transportation and Public Works Committee approved a report from City Administration recommending the implementation of a Smart Card system for the Edmonton Transit System.  I would like Administration to provide information, including the following:

1. What would be required to implement a smart card solution for all city services (including the Edmonton Public Library)?

2. What innovative approaches could be used to design, implement and operate the system, identify possible partnership opportunities with other public sector and/or private sector organizations?

3. Identify opportunities and benefits to organizations that currently partner with the City, such as sports teams, service clubs, community leagues, etc., in participating in a city-wide smart card solution.

4. How should the City engage the public and the Edmonton IT community in designing a system that will be world class and include both functional requirements and innovation within the solution?

I would like this report to come back to Executive Committee.

 

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

 

Due Date: May 19, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

Repeat Criminal Offenders (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

A small percentage of repeat prolific offenders are responsible for a high percentage of crime and criminal victimization.  I would like Administration to provide information, in consultation with the Edmonton Police Commission and Edmonton Police Service, including the following:

1. What is the impact of repeat prolific offenders in Edmonton? How many of these offenders are there in Edmonton and how much crime are these individuals committing?

2. What are the costs incurred by the Edmonton Police Service when dealing with these repeat offenders? What enforcement measures, community-based initiatives, and work with the judicial system are the police service involved in that are aimed at reducing the victimization caused by repeat prolific offenders?

3. Without adding additional police resources, what else needs to be done by the police service and other City departments to reduce victimization by repeat offenders?

4. Are there improvements that can be made through other orders of government that would reduce the victimization by repeat prolific offenders? How can the City assist in moving required initiatives forward?

I would like this report to return to Community Services Committee.

Community Svcs.

Police Commission

Police Service

CS Committee

 

Due Date: May 17, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

Capital Project Management Controls (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

 

I am concerned about how well our departments control the scope of capital projects.  I would like Administration to provide information on what project management controls are in place for major capital projects to keep projects within the scope approved by Council.  I would like this information to return to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.

 

Capital Construction

TPW Committee

 

Due Date: May 18, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

4.

STATUS REPORT

4.1

Long Term Development Plan for Edmonton Convention Market

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 28, 2010, be approved.

 

EEDC

 

Due Date: Apr. 28/2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.

REPORTS

5.1

2009 Councillors' Disclosure Statements

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

1. That the information contained in the section “Gifts and Honoraria” from the 2009 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements, referred to in the January 29, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC002, be added to the disclosure of Councillors’ 2009 financial information that is to be released by the Office of the City Clerk within the next week.

2. That the 2009 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements be made available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk and on line.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

J. Batty, R. Hayter

 

5.2

Background Information on Election Campaign Disclosure Provisions

 

 

 

A. Sinclair, City Clerk, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.  D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, and A. Kaplan, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That revised Attachment 2 of the February 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC013, be added to the agenda.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the Mayor write a letter, on behalf of City Council, to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, based on the revised Attachment 2 of the February 12, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC013, with the addition as follows:

* a request to repeal the legislation [Local Authorities Election (Contribution and Finance) Amendment Act]

* that the objections as outlined in Attachment 2 be addressed, and further revisions included as discussed

 

Mayor

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.3

Corporate Business Plan Update

 

 

 

S. Farbrother made a presentation and answered Council's questions.  H. Crone and D. Faber, Deputy City Manager's Office; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved R. Hayter - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the 2010 Corporate Business Plan, as outlined in the January 21, 2010, City Manager’s Office report 2010CMO005, be received for information.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.4

Art Gallery of Alberta 2010 Keeping the Doors Open Community Investment Grant

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

1. That payment of the first instalment of the Art Gallery of Alberta’s 2010 Community Investment Grant, in the amount of $655,594, be approved.

2. That the second instalment of the Art Gallery of Alberta’s 2010 Community Investment Grant be approved and issued, following a review of the Gallery’s 2009 audited financial statements.

 

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.5

Clareview Community Recreation Centre and Library/Edmonton Catholic Schools Partnership

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

Addition to Clareview Recreation Centre and Library Project

 

That Administration prepare a capital budget request, for the addition of a high school completion centre and multicultural centre to the Clareview Recreation Centre and Library project, and return to City Council as part of the spring 2010 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment process.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date: May 26/2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.6

Transit Smart Cards - Business Case and Recommended Funding Strategy

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

Public Transit Smart Card System - Capital Budget Request

 

That Administration prepare, for the 2010 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment process, a $22.5 million capital request for the implementation of a public transit Smart Card system.  (The capital request is to include allocation in 2010 and the balance from the 2011-2014 capital budget.)

 

Transportation

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date: May 26/2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

5.7

Proposed New Top-of-Bank Policy - City Policy C542, Development Setbacks from River Valley/Ravine Crests

 

 

 

MOVED  L. Sloan – B. Henderson (Made at the October 14, 2009, City Council meeting):

That the draft Development Setbacks from River Valley/Ravine Crests Policy C542, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 1, 2009, Planning and Development report 2009PPP035, be amended as follows:

1. In Section 3, replace “Provide optimal access to” with “Maximize access to”

2. In Section 1.08, add “Additional TOB Roadway or alternatively, additional setbacks shall be incorporated in those areas, identified by Parks Planning, with significant Vistas or Views to facilitate the provision of public promenade amenities and access.”

3. In Section 1.29, replace Definition of TOB Walkway - “This walkway will be situated on lands designated as Environmental Reserve and provided, at a minimum, where there is no TOB Roadway” with Definition of TOB Walkway - “This walkway will be situated on lands designated as Environmental Reserve and provided along the entire length of the Upland Area.”

4. In Section 1.06, definition of TOB Walkway replace “A number of measures shall be undertaken to ensure optimal public access”  with “A number of measures shall be undertaken to ensure public access”

5. In Section 1.33, definition of Visual Connection, add a new Figure 9 – page 13 of 14 - Visual Connection to the River Valley (see Attachment)

WITHDRAWN

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Henderson – L. Sloan:

That the following be added as Parts 6 and 7:

1. In Section 1.23, Definition of Public and Emergency Access, replace “The spacing of this access is, generally, at regular intervals of 180 metres.  See Figure 5.” with “The spacing of this access is, generally, at regular intervals of 120 metres. See Figure 5.”

2. Amend Figure 5 by replacing “180 metres” with “120 metres”

WITHDRAWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. Ohm and G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, made presentations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED  D. Thiele - A. Sohi:

1. That the newly Revised Policy C542 – Development Setbacks From River Valley/Ravine Crests, as outlined in the February 10, 2010, Executive Committee report 1, be approved.

2. That Administration prepare housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw 12800 and the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 7188 and return to a Statutory Public Hearing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: in section 1.08, 1st paragraph, "fronting on a top of bank roadway" be added after "municipal purposes".

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: in section 1.25, "10 metres up to" be deleted.

 

 

 

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and J. Johnson, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: in section 1.25, "up" be deleted.

 

 

 

P. Ohm and S. Fekner, Planning and Development Department; J. Johnson, Corporate Services Department (Law); and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: in section 1.15, "uppermost" be inserted before "valley break" in the third line.

 

 

 

P. Ohm, and G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and J. Johnson, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Leibovici

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: in section 1.08, paragraph one be replaced with:

"A minimum 50% TOB Roadway is required in new plan areas to ensure the objectives of this policy are schieved and to address the frollowing factors:"

 

 

 

P. Ohm, and G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan - R. Hayter:

 

 

 

That newly Revised Policy C542 be amended as follows: section 1.08, paragraph four be replaced with:

"The TOB Roadway requirement shall be measured as a percentage of the entire length of the Urban Development Line.  The TOB Roadway shall be generally coterminous with the Urban Development Line as shown in Schedule A.  The TOB Roadway may be provided where additional land is taken beyond the Urban Development Line for public purposes (e.g., Park) as shown in Schedule B."

 

 

 

P. Ohm, and G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Motion as Amended, put D. Thiele - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

1. That the newly Revised Policy C542 – Development Setbacks From River Valley/Ravine Crests, as outlined in the February 10, 2010, Executive Committee report 1, be approved with the following revisions:

* In section 1.25, "up" be deleted

* In section 1.08, "fronting on a top of bank roadway" be added after "municipal purposes".

2. That Administration prepare housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw 12800 and the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 7188 and return to a Statutory Public Hearing.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCPH

Due Date: To be determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

5.8

Support of Amalgamated Transit Union

 

 

 

Councillor A. Sohi requested permission to make a Motion Without Notice to amend a motion previously passed regarding supporting the Amalgamated Transit Union in its efforts to increase awareness of the vulnerability of transit workers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That Councillor A. Sohi be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice to amend a motion previously passed regarding supporting the Amalgamated Transit Union in its efforts to increase awareness of the vulnerability of transit workers.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the following motion, passed at the December 16, 2009, City Council meeting:

"That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, indicating the City of Edmonton’s support of the amalgamated Transit Union’s efforts with Justice Canada to recognize the vulnerability of these workers and the dangers they face and amend the Criminal Code to better protect transit operators and formally request that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities also support the work of the Amalgamated Transit Union."

be replaced with the following:

1. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to urge the Government of Canada to recognize the vulnerability of transit workers and the dangers they face in their profession, and to support the work of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

2. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Federal Minister of Justice indicating Council's support of the Amalgamated Transit Union's efforts with Justice Canada to recognize the vulnerability of these workers and the dangers they face while performing their duties, and to amend the criminal code to better protect transit operators.

3. That copies of the letters to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Federal Minister of Justice be sent to local Members of Parliament.

 

Mayor

Transportation

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaw 15344 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, acquire and finance Waste Management Project of a construction/demolition Waste Facility

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15344 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15344 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

6.2

Bylaw 15358 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Services Project, Valley Zoo Masterplan implementation

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15358 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15358 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.3

Bylaw 15328 - Amendment to the Alberta Avenue/Eastwood Area Redevelopment Plan

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15328, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15328 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

Bylaw 15329 - Amendment to the Parkdale Area Redevelopment Plan

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15329, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15329 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.5

Amendment to the Norwood Neighbourhood Improvement Plan

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the non-statutory public hearing on item 6.5, and therefore chose to abstain from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the amendment to the Norwood Neighbourhood Improvement Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 1, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP308, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.6

Bylaw 15333 - Amendment to the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15333, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15333 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.7

Bylaw 15334 - Amendment to the Hollick-Kenyon Neighourhood Structure Plan

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15334, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15334 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.8

Bylaw 15335 - Rezoning from AG to PU, located at 5015 - 159 Avenue NW, Hollick-Kenyon

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15335, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15335 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.9

Bylaw 15336 - Closure of a portion of road right of way, east of the old 50 Street NW Alignment and south of 159 Avenue NW, Hollick-Kenyon

 

 

 

Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 15336, and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors E. Gibbons and R. Hayter left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15336 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Councillor E. Hayter re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.10

Bylaw 15364 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson were absent for the public hearing on Bylaw 15364, and therefore abstained from voting.  Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15364 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, T. Caterina

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina and D. Iveson re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.11

Bylaw 15365 - Amendment to the Webber Greens Neighbourhood Structure Plan

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson were absent for the public hearing on Bylaw 15365, and therefore abstained from voting.  Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15365 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, T. Caterina

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina and D. Iveson re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.12

Bylaw 15369 - Rezoning from AG to PU, located west of 199 Street NW and south of Stony Plain Road NW, Webber Greens

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson were absent for the public hearing on Bylaw 15369, and therefore abstained from voting.  Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina, E. Gibbons and D. Iveson left the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15369 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, T. Caterina

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors T. Caterina and D. Iveson re-entered the meeting.  Councillor E. Gibbons re-joined the meeting by telephone.

 

 

 

 

 

6.13

Bylaw 15178 - Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12800

 

 

 

MOVED  D. Thiele - R. Hayter (Made at the May 13, 2009, City Council meeting):

That Bylaw 15178 be read a first time.

WITHDRAWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, and G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved  D. Thiele – R. Hayter:

 

 

 

Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendments

That Bylaw 15178 be referred to Administration to return with a report and draft Zoning Bylaw amendments no later than June 2010.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

Due Date: June 23/2010

 

 

In Favour :

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.

PRIVATE REPORTS

7.1

2009 Indy Review

 

 

 

Council met in private at 10:03 a.m., pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Council met in public at 12:03 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

1. That the February 5, 2010, Office of the City Auditor report 2010OCA004 be received for information.

2. That the February 5, 2010, Office of the City Auditor report 2010OCA004 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

City Auditor

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

7.2

Event Update

 

 

 

Council met in private at 10:03 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Council met in public at 12:03 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

1. That the February 5, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO004 be received for information.

2. That the February 5, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO004 remain private, pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

7.3

Edmonton EXPO 2017 Update

 

 

 

Council met in private at 10:03 a.m., pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Council met in public at 12:03 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

1. That the February 9, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO001 be received for information.

2. That the February 9, 2010, Office of the City Manager report 2010CMO001 remain private, pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele

 

 

 

 

 

7.4

Appointment Recommendation - City of Edmonton Youth Council

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

1. That Safeer Jiwa be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for the term ending August 31, 2010.

2. That Attachment 2 of the February 4, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC036 remain private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.5

GEM Theatre

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the following item (verbal report) be added to the agenda:

* 7.5  GEM Theatre

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

Council met in private at 7:51 p.m., pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in public at 8:04 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

Historical Buildings Review

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee reviewing the buildings that the City has in its historical register and looking at a program for systematic reviews of these facilities.

 

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due Date: May 19/2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.

NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1

Disclosure Bylaw Amendments (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Councillor D. Iveson stated that at the next regular meeting of Council, he will make the following motion:

That Administration bring forward amendments to the Disclosure Bylaw as follows:

a) limiting campaign contributions by any person or corporation to (figure to be added) in any campaign period

b) requiring disclosure of contributions $100 and above from any one contributor during the campaign period, and the disclosure of the total amount of contributions below $100

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

Review of Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (R. Hayter)

 

 

 

Councillor R. Hayter stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will make the following motion:

That City Council direct an independent and transparent review of the current operations of the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission to determine:

a) Whether the rules and regulations approved by the Commission are being enforced as required.

b) Whether the Executive Director has the authority, within the bylaw or the rules and regulations duly approved by the Commission, to alter or revise existing rules and regulations, or create and implement new rules and regulations, without approval of the Commission.

c) Whether any rules or bylaws have been added or altered without approval of the Commission.

d) Whether any administrative practices have been added or altered without approval of the Commission.

e) Has the reputable “Association of Boxing Commissions” threatened to cancel the Edmonton Commission’s membership for adopting rules or regulations which they consider to be highly dangerous?

f) That the review be completed and a written report be submitted to City Council within 60 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk