CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

March 24, 2010 – COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT

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

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

D. Thiele

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

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

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2 1.1 Call to Order 2 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 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 Crosswalk Lighting at Belvedere LRT Station (E. Gibbons) 5 3.2 Edmonton Arts Council (S. Mandel) 5 4. STATUS REPORT - NONE 6 5. REPORTS 6 5.1 2010 Tax Public Auction Resolution 6 5.2 Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 7 5.3 Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 7 5.4 Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 7 5.5 Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission Update 8 5.6 City of Learners Initiative 9 5.7 Change to Council Calendar - June 7, 2010, Statutory Public Hearing 9 5.8 Policy C458C Revision - Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas 9 5.9 Authorization of Expropriation - 137 Avenue and 142 Street Upgrade 10 5.10 Expropriation of Lands Required for 66 Street Upgrading to Anthony Henday Drive 11 5.11 Plowing of Walkways 11 5.12 LRT Park and Ride Reserved Stall Pass Program 12 5.13 North LRT Extension: Downtown to NAIT - Funding for Utility Relocations, Site Preparation, and Tunnel Catenary Upgrades 12 5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 13 5.15 ETS Peak and Off-Peak Counts/Additional Service Hours 13 5.16 2009 Retroactive Municipal Tax Refunds Under Policy C543 14 5.17 Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards 14 5.18 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Change of Dates 15 6. BYLAWS 16 6.1 Bylaw 15387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Fulton and Sherbrooke areas 16 6.2 Bylaw 15408 - To amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144 and 15203, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit 17 7. PRIVATE REPORTS 18 7.1 Council Member Appointments - External Organizations 18 7.2 Bargaining Update 19 7.3 Tax Strategy 20 7.4 City Auditor's Performance Evaluation Report 21 7.5 Consultant Contract Review 22 7.6 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee 22 7.7 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Executive Committee 22 7.8 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - Shareholder Governance 23 8. NOTICES OF MOTION 23 9. ADJOURNMENT 23	Carried Carried See Minutes See Minutes None Not approved See Minutes Action Action None Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried 3 Readings 3 Readings Carried Action Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried None

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 Crosswalk Lighting at Belvedere LRT Station (E.

Gibbons) 5

3.2 Edmonton Arts Council (S. Mandel) 5

4. STATUS REPORT - NONE 6

5. REPORTS 6

5.1 2010 Tax Public Auction Resolution 6

5.2 Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for

Write-Off 7

5.3 Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 7

5.4 Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 7

5.5 Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission Update 8

5.6 City of Learners Initiative 9

5.7 Change to Council Calendar - June 7, 2010,

Statutory Public Hearing 9

5.8 Policy C458C Revision - Percent for Art to

Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas 9

5.9 Authorization of Expropriation - 137 Avenue and

142 Street Upgrade 10

5.10 Expropriation of Lands Required for 66 Street

Upgrading to Anthony Henday Drive 11

5.11 Plowing of Walkways 11

5.12 LRT Park and Ride Reserved Stall Pass Program 12

5.13 North LRT Extension: Downtown to NAIT - Funding

for Utility Relocations, Site Preparation, and

Tunnel Catenary Upgrades 12

5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and

Committees Bylaw 12300 13

5.15 ETS Peak and Off-Peak Counts/Additional Service

Hours 13

5.16 2009 Retroactive Municipal Tax Refunds Under

Policy C543 14

5.17 Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards 14

5.18 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee

- Change of Dates 15

6. BYLAWS 16

6.1 Bylaw 15387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk

Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Fulton

and Sherbrooke areas 16

6.2 Bylaw 15408 - To amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by

Bylaws 15144 and 15203, Transportation Project,

North Light Rail Transit 17

7. PRIVATE REPORTS 18

7.1 Council Member Appointments - External

Organizations 18

7.2 Bargaining Update 19

7.3 Tax Strategy 20

7.4 City Auditor's Performance Evaluation Report 21

7.5 Consultant Contract Review 22

7.6 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

Community Services Committee 22

7.7 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

Executive Committee 22

7.8 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation -

Shareholder Governance 23

8. NOTICES OF MOTION 23

9. ADJOURNMENT 23

Carried

See Minutes

None

Not approved

See Minutes

Action

None

Carried

Action

Carried

Action

Carried

Action

Carried

3 Readings

Carried

Action

Carried

None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

Pastor Ian Bramble, Edmonton South Seventh Day Adventist Church, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - R. Hayter:

That the March 24, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

* 5.5 Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission Update

* 5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

* 5.15 ETS and Off-Peak Counts/Additional Service Hours

* 5.18 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Change of Dates

Replacement Report:

* 7.1 Council Member Appointments - External Organizations

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved R. Hayter - E. Gibbons:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

* March 8, 2010, City Council

* March 8, 2010, City Council Public Hearing

* March 10, 2010, City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

1.4

Protocol Items

2010 Edmonton Metro High School Basketball Championships (B. Anderson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson congratulated teams on their standings at the 2010 Provincial, Edmonton Metro High School and Edmonton Public High School basketball championships. (Details are attached).

Avatar Brand Management - Gold Image Award (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Iveson congratulated Avatar Brand Management on winning a Promotional Product Professionals Canada Gold Image Award. The Edmonton company won the award for its work in helping to promote the City of Edmonton's LocalMotion project in Parkallen last June. The project succeeded in getting a 12 percent community participation rate and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of over 400 kilograms per household.

Condolences - Farther Michael Troy (S. Mandel)

With sadness Mayor S. Mandel marked the recent passing of Father Michael Troy, a member of the Edmonton Catholic Archdiocese. His work as a teacher, pastor, coach and friend has changed the lives of countless Edmontonians for the better.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor Mandel extended condolences to Father Troy's family and loved ones, as well as the Catholic Archdiocese.

Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Celebration (S. Mandel)

In recognition of the performance of local athletes at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver , Mayor S. Mandel announced that a celebration will take place on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in Churchill Square, from noon to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to come downtown, wear red and show their support for Edmonton's athletes and their coaches and support teams.

Leadership in Lifelong Learning Award (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel was pleased to acknowledge Kathy Barnhart's receipt of the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension's Leadership in Lifelong Learning Award. As Branch Manager of Neighbourhood and Community Development in the Community Services Department, Ms. Barnhart guides many vital programs, one of which is "Families First Edmonton," in partnership with the University of Alberta. She has been a strong advocate for improving access to community services and lifelong learning opportunities by low-income families.

Junior High Classes (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from D. S. MacKenzie Junior High School in Edmonton and from Fushimi Junior High School in Japan and their teachers, Mr. D. Darling and Mrs. T. Trevor.

Montrose School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Montrose School and their teacher, Mr. Wallace.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

The following items were selected for debate: 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.12, 5.17, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.8.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Council did not approve requests for specific times on the agenda.

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See items 6.1 and 6.2.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Crosswalk Lighting at Belvedere LRT Station (E. Gibbons)

I wish to make an inquiry to Administration as to what is the possibility of adding lighting to the crosswalk at the Belvedere LRT Station Crossing at 129 Avenue. My office has been receiving complaints from LRT riders that have been narrowly missed or as in one case actually hit when crossing in that crosswalk. The night time lighting and the general crossing alert does not seem to be sufficient.

Transportation

TPW Committee

Due Date: Jun. 15, 2010

3.2

Edmonton Arts Council (S. Mandel)

The landscape of the Edmonton arts scene has changed and grown over the years. The Edmonton Arts Council has done a wonderful job in serving the community.

As we move forward, we need to see how that landscape has changed while continuing to support our City's arts community. I would like the Edmonton Arts Council to review their current funding criteria to see how best to meet this change. Some examples would be:

*Increased numbers of micro loans

*Using art forms like hip hop to help support community engagement

*Increasing grants to our seniors to encourage further engagement in the arts

These are just a few of the options that could be considered.

Arts Council

CS Committee

Due Date: Jun. 14, 2010

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

5.1

2010 Tax Public Auction Resolution

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

1. That the 2010 Tax Public Auction be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Council Chamber, City Hall, commencing at 10 a.m.

2. That the setting of the reserve bids be as follows:

For all properties, the reserve bids will be fair market value. Fair market value shall be determined by an independent appraisal of each property.

3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 23, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PAT006) be 10 percent deposit with the balance to be paid to the City by the closing date for the sale, which is 30 days after the public auction.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.2

Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $6,773.15 in uncollectible manufactured home property taxes and penalties, covering the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.3

Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the write-off of $311,209.59 in uncollectible business taxes and penalties, covering the period January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2008, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.4

Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $3,796.30 in uncollectible leased property taxes and penalties covering the period of January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.5

Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission Update

D. H. Edey, General Manager, and S. Thompson, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That the March 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC046 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, present to the Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission restating Council's support of two new seats for Edmonton and full representation for urban ridings.

Mayor

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Anderson

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.6

City of Learners Initiative

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That the Terms of Reference for the Edmonton Learning City Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 24, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSS006, be approved with the following amendment:

In the 1st paragraph, page 3, "world class" be replaced with "world leading."

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.7

Change to Council Calendar - June 7, 2010, Statutory Public Hearing

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

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That a Special City Council Public Hearing be held on June 7, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Council Chamber, for the purpose of dealing with land use issues.

Corporate Svcs.

Planning & Dev.

CCPH

Due Date: Jun. 7, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.8

Policy C458C Revision - Percent for Art to Provide and Encourage Art in Public Areas

Moved A. Sohi - J. Batty:

1. That the revised Policy C458C, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 2, 2010, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC003 be approved.

2. That the definition of “Art Bank” in Policies C547 Public Art Administration, Registration and Outreach; C548 Public Art Gift and Accession; and C549 Public Art Conservation, De-accession and Re-Site, be changed to “an account set up to hold funds for public art conservation and outreach programming and to fund the protection of Civic Art Collection Artworks not currently on public display.”

3. That the Public Art Accession, Selection Criteria and Gift Policy C548, Section 2.3.6 be changed to “Donations of funds for Public Artworks can be allocated to specific initiatives according to the donor’s request or in the absence of a donor’s request, the funds will be allocated to a specific public art initiative identified by the Public Art Commission.”

Arts Council

J. Mahon, Edmonton Arts Council, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.9

Authorization of Expropriation - 137 Avenue and 142 Street Upgrade

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

1. That expropriation of the temporary exclusive rights individually described in Attachment 2 of the February 25, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW4951 be approved.

2. That Administration enter into Section 30 Agreement(s) with the owners described in Attachment 2 of the February 25, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW4951.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.10

Expropriation of Lands Required for 66 Street Upgrading to Anthony Henday Drive

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire the lands shown on Attachment 1, and legally described in Attachment 2, of the March 8, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW3189, be approved.

2. That Administration enter into Section 30 Agreement(s) with the owner or owners of any lands described in Attachment 2 of the March 8, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW3189, where the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of the land by the City.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.11

Plowing of Walkways

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the February 28, 2010, Transportation Department report 2010TD8522 be received for information.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.12

LRT Park and Ride Reserved Stall Pass Program

Moved D. Iveson - R. Hayter:

That Administration include an LRT Park and Ride Reserved Stall Pass Program for up to 18 percent of the parking spaces, on a one-year trial basis, as part of the preparation for the 2011 Operating Budget submission.

Transportation

B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved A. Sohi - E. Gibbons:

Bus Service to LRT Stations

That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee on how bus service routes could be restructured to include direct access to LRT stations.

Transportation

TPW Committee

Due Date: Jun. 15, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.13

North LRT Extension: Downtown to NAIT - Funding for Utility Relocations, Site Preparation, and Tunnel Catenary Upgrades

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

1. That a further $21 million of the $105 million in debt financed funding in Capital Profile 08-66-1672 in the 2009-2011 Capital Budget (that was approved subject to receiving provincial GreenTrip funds) be released to fund utility relocations, site preparation, and tunnel catenary upgrades for the North LRT Extension.

2. That a contract with EPCOR, for the EPCOR transmission line relocations for the North LRT Extension, in an amount not to exceed $10 million, be approved, and that the contract be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.14

Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee, outlining possible amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, that would allow more time for the public, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and Members of Council, to view Council and Committee agendas prior to Council and Committee meetings.

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Jun. 16, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.15

ETS Peak and Off-Peak Counts/Additional Service Hours

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the February 9, 2010, Transportation Department report 2010TD9066 be received for information.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.16

2009 Retroactive Municipal Tax Refunds Under Policy C543

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the tax refunds as listed on Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PAT005, be approved for the specified tax roll accounts.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.17

Remuneration for Quasi-Judicial Boards

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Henderson - E. Gibbons:

That the remuneration schedule for members of the Assessment Review Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as set out in Attachment 1, of the March 9, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC048, be approved, effective April 1, 2010.

Amendment moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

That the following be deleted from Attachment 1,
paragraph 1:

"and future"

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Motion as Amended, put:

That the following be deleted from Attachment 1, paragraph 1:

"and future"

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

Board Remuneration Rates Policy

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee with policy options for remuneration rates for members of the Assessment Review Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Jun. 16, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

5.18

Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Change of Dates

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the proposed new Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee hearing schedule from April 1, 2010, to September 30, 2010, be amended as outlined on Attachment 1 of the March 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report, 2010COC055.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaw 15387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Fulton and Sherbrooke areas

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15387 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15387 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15387 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15387 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

6.2

Bylaw 15408 - To amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144 and 15203, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15408 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15408 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15408 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 15408 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

PRIVATE REPORTS

7.1

Council Member Appointments - External Organizations

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

1. That Councillor T. Caterina be reappointed to the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway Association Board of Directors, for a term commencing at the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2010 to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the one-year term.

2. That Councillor B. Henderson be reappointed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors, for a term commencing at the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2010 to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the one-year term.

3. That the nomination of Councillor K. Leibovici be endorsed as second Vice President to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors, for a term commencing at the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2010 to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the one-year term.

4. That the membership of Councillor R. Hayter be endorsed on the Joint Committee on Community Corrections and on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities two standing committees, Community Safety and Crime Prevention, and Municipal Finance, to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the one-year term.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

7.2

Bargaining Update

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:48 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

1. That the March 24, 2010, Corporate Services Department presentation and all attachments remain private, pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2. That the actions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2010, Corporate Services Department presentation be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

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

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That the actions as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 24, 2010, Corporate Services Department presentation be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Opposed:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

Absent:

D. Thiele

Moved B. Henderson - K. Krushell:

That action A, of Attachment 3, of the March 24, 2010, Corporate Services Department presentation be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

S. Mandel, J. Batty

Absent:

D. Thiele

7.3

Tax Strategy

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m. pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:48 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - K. Krushell:

1. That the March 24, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department presentation be received for information.

2. That the March 24, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department presentation remain private, pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Finance & Treas.

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

City Auditor's Performance Evaluation Report

Council met in private at 11:05 a.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:48 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

1. That the March 24, 2010, City of Edmonton City Auditor 2009 Performance Evaluation report be approved.

2. That the March 24, 2010, City of Edmonton, City Auditor 2009 Compensation Market Review report be received for information.

City Auditor Salary Range Alignment

3. That Administration provide a report to the April 28, 2010, City Council meeting recommending a salary range for the City Auditor position to align with the City’s current Human Resources policy, taking into consideration the comparators in the Compensation Market Review.

4. That an adjustment to the City Auditor's 2009 salary be considered at the April 28, 2010, City Council meeting in conjunction with the Administration report on a salary range.

5. That the March 24, 2010, City of Edmonton, City Auditor 2009 Performance Evaluation report and the City of Edmonton, City Auditor 2009 Compensation Market Review report remain private, pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Apr. 28, 2010

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

7.5

Consultant Contract Review

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That Administration extend the December 7, 2007, contract with Conroy Ross Partners Ltd., for an additional two-year term to expire September 20, 2012.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

7.6

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations, for terms as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2010, Community Services Committee Report 2 be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

7.7

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Executive Committee

Moved R. Hayter - D. Iveson:

That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2010, Executive Committee Report 1 be approved, for the term March 24, 2010, to December 31, 2010.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

7.8

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - Shareholder Governance

Council met in private pursuant to sections 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:48 p.m.

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

1. That the March 3, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM020 be received for information.

2. That the March 3, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM020 remain private, pursuant to sections 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Deputy 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

NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk