CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

June 23, 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

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, 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 3 2.1 Select Items for Debate 3 2.2 Requests to Speak 3 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4 3.1 Development of a Residential Enforcement Team 4 3.2 Motorcyle Parking (D. Thiele/A. Sohi) 4 4. STATUS REPORT 4 4.1 Edmonton Homeless Commission - Governance Model 4 5. REPORTS 5 5.1 2011 Operating Budget Guideline 5 5.2 Council Initiatives 6 5.3 Appointment of a New Board Member - Kingsway Business Association 2010 Board of Directors 7 5.4 Bylaw 15178 Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 12800 7 5.5 Direct Transit Service to International Airport 7 5.6 Clover Bar Area - Environmental Screening Report and Site Location Study 10 5.7 Art Gallery of Alberta "Keeping the Doors Open" Community Investment Grant Recommendation 10 5.8 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Arts Operating Grant Recommendations 11 5.9 2010 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Public Art Grant Recommendations 11 5.10 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Parade/Celebration Grant Recommendations 11 5.11 Edmonton Historical Board - 2009 Annual Report 12 5.12 2010 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution #3 - Proposed by the City of Edmonton 12 5.13 Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future Action Plan Report 12 5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of Council/Committee Reports 13 5.15 Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model 13 5.16 Development Permit and Cornerstones Funding 13 6. BYLAWS 14 6.1 Bylaw 15401 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan 14 6.2 Bylaw 15402 - Rezoning from AG and DC2 to DC2, located east of Meridian Street NE and north of Yellowhead Trail, Clover Bar Area 14 7. MOTIONS PENDING 14 7.1 Urban Planning Program at the University of Alberta (D. Iveson) 14 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 15 8.1 Heartland Transmission Project Update 15 8.2 Reappointment Recommendation - TEC Edmonton 15 8.3 Potential Modification to Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Project 16 8.4 Office of the City Auditor Peer Review - Selection Process 16 8.5 City Manager's Update - Verbal Report 17 9. NOTICES OF MOTION 17 10. ADJOURNMENT 17	Carried Carried with Changes See minutes See minutes None None See minutes See minutes See minutes Carried Action Referred Carried Carried Lost Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Third Reading Third Reading Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Action 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 3

2.1 Select Items for Debate 3

2.2 Requests to Speak 3

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4

3.1 Development of a Residential Enforcement Team 4

3.2 Motorcyle Parking (D. Thiele/A. Sohi) 4

4. STATUS REPORT 4

4.1 Edmonton Homeless Commission - Governance Model 4

5. REPORTS 5

5.1 2011 Operating Budget Guideline 5

5.2 Council Initiatives 6

5.3 Appointment of a New Board Member - Kingsway

Business Association 2010 Board of Directors 7

5.4 Bylaw 15178 Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 12800 7

5.5 Direct Transit Service to International Airport 7

5.6 Clover Bar Area - Environmental Screening Report

and Site Location Study 10

5.7 Art Gallery of Alberta "Keeping the Doors Open"

Community Investment Grant Recommendation 10

5.8 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program Arts Operating Grant Recommendations 11

5.9 2010 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Public Art

Grant Recommendations 11

5.10 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program Parade/Celebration Grant Recommendations 11

5.11 Edmonton Historical Board - 2009 Annual Report 12

5.12 2010 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association

Resolution #3 - Proposed by the City of Edmonton 12

5.13 Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future

Action Plan Report 12

5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and

Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of

Council/Committee Reports 13

5.15 Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model 13

5.16 Development Permit and Cornerstones Funding 13

6. BYLAWS 14

6.1 Bylaw 15401 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan

River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan 14

6.2 Bylaw 15402 - Rezoning from AG and DC2 to DC2,

located east of Meridian Street NE and north of

Yellowhead Trail, Clover Bar Area 14

7. MOTIONS PENDING 14

7.1 Urban Planning Program at the University of

Alberta (D. Iveson) 14

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 15

8.1 Heartland Transmission Project Update 15

8.2 Reappointment Recommendation - TEC Edmonton 15

8.3 Potential Modification to Infrastructure Stimulus

Funding Project 16

8.4 Office of the City Auditor Peer Review -

Selection Process 16

8.5 City Manager's Update - Verbal Report 17

9. NOTICES OF MOTION 17

10. ADJOURNMENT 17

Carried

Carried with Changes

See minutes

None

See minutes

Carried

Action

Referred

Carried

Lost

Carried

Third Reading

Carried

Action

Carried

Action

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 9:34 a.m.

Reverend Denise Davis Taylor, United Church Chaplain, University of Alberta, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the June 23, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

* 5.12 2010 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association #3 - Proposed by the City of Edmonton

* 5.14 Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of Council/Committee Reports

* 5.15 Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model

* 5.16 Development Permit and Cornerstones Funding

* 8.3 Potential Modification to Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Project - Verbal Report

* 8.4. Office of the City Clerk Auditor Peer Review - Selection Process

Replacement Report:

* 4.1 Status of Reports - City Council 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

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson:

1. That the June 7, 2010, Special City Council meeting minutes be adopted.

2. That the June 9, 2010, City Council meeting minutes be adopted with the following change to item 6.3, page 18 of 22: Councillor T. Caterina was opposed to third reading of Bylaw 15442.

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

2010 Emerald Award – Westglen Earth Patrols (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Iveson, recognized Westglen Elementary School, in Ward 4, for receiving an Emerald Award earlier this month in Calgary.

In the spring of 2008, Westglen became the first school in Alberta and the third in Canada to achieve Earth 111 status in the SEEDS program, having completed over 3,000 projects. The programming is delivered by the Earth Patrol, a group of Grade 6 students, who develop the activities for the year and carry out the activities each month. These students have developed great leadership qualities that will serve them throughout their education and lives.

65^th Anniversary of Liberation Day (E. Gibbons)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor E. Gibbons attended a special event on May 5, 2010 , commemorating the 65^th Anniversary of Liberation Day for the Dutch people. The event honoured veterans who fought in the Second World War.

Mayor Mandel extended his thanks to Councillor Gibbons for his work on this initiative.

White House Project EPIC 2010 Awards ( R. Hayter)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor R. Hayter, recognized Georgina Lightning as the first Canadian Aboriginal woman to win an award at the White House Project EPIC 2010 awards ceremony in New York, April 7, 2010. She won as the best emerging artist for her film “Older than America,” which profiles the history of Native American Residential Schools. Ms. Lightning was born in Edmonton and is a proud member of the Samson Cree Nation.

Al Maurer Appreciation – Follow-up (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council Mayor Mandel, was pleased to present retired City Manager, Al Maurer and his wife Moneca, with a gift and a special commemorative book, put together by City Council, outlining Mr. Maurer’s accomplishments and contributions as City Manager. His leadership and vision set a standard of excellence for the City of Edmonton, and had been a source of pride.

Mayor Mandel also recognized Domenic Spatafora and Vicki Bownes, as recipients of the Al Maurer Scholarship Award, set-up to advance Public Administration Excellence.

Emergency Operations Centre (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor Mandel, recognized two outstanding organizations, Amateur Radio Emergency Service Edmonton and Northern Alberta Radio Club, who have worked together to support Edmonton since the establishment of the Emergency Operations Centre in 2003. Over the years, volunteers of the organizations have supported the City in response to many emergencies and the management of Civic events.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.8, 5.15, 8.1 and 8.3.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for specific times on the agenda.

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

There were no bylaws selected for debate.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Development of a Residential Enforcement Team
(K. Krushell/K. Leibovici)

We have had great success in Edmonton with the Development of the Compliance Team that collectively enforces bars ensuring that they operate safely.

We would like Administration to provide information and suggestions as to how a similar Compliance Team can be developed to address the growing issues of residential compliance.

Specifically we would like information on, issues around houses operating as boarding room houses, group homes not licensed, issues with secondary suites, and ensuring that infill development complies with bylaws, etc.

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Sep. 8, 2010

3.2

Motorcycle Parking (D. Thiele/A. Sohi)

Over the last 10 to 15 years, we have noticed a loss of free parking for motorcycles/scooters in the downtown (and other parks of the city). Our inquiry to Administration:

1. What areas in the downtown could be designated as parking for motorcycles/
scooters (areas off the street, corners, and some areas of sidewalks)?

2. What options are there in Edmonton to identify free parking for motorcycles/
scooters within their facilities (center courts, corners of surface lots, etc.)?

3. Could the City of Edmonton implement a parking policy for motorcycles/scooters similar to Toronto's bylaw?

Transportation

TPW Committee

Due Date: Sep. 7, 2010

STATUS REPORT

4.1

Edmonton Homeless Commission - Governance Model

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the revised due date of September 15, 2010, be approved.

Edmonton Homeless Commission

Due Date: Sep. 15, 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

REPORTS

5.1

2011 Operating Budget Guideline

S. Farbrother, City Manager, and L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

M. Debrinski, Finance and Treasury Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That Administration prepare a draft 2011 Operating Budget on the basis of a 3% tax increase for Civic Programs, Boards and Authorities, in addition to the 2% tax rate increase already earmarked for Neighbourhood Renewal.

Amendment moved D. Thiele - L. Sloan:

That the following be deleted:

"in addition to the 2% tax rate increase already earmarked for Neighbourhood Renewal.”

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

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Motion as Amended, put:

That Administration prepare the draft 2011 Operating Budget on the basis of a 3% tax increase for Civic Programs, Boards and Authorities.

Finance & Treas.

Council Budget

Due Date: Nov., 2010

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

D. Thiele, L. Sloan

Moved L. Sloan - D. Thiele:

That Corporate Communications incorporate within the media advisory that the 2011 Budget Guidelines approved by Council reflect a proposed 5.5% tax cut, as referenced in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTB005.

In Favour:

Lost

D. Thiele, L. Sloan

Opposed:

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

5.2

Council Initiatives

J. Tustian, Deputy City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved S. Mandel - K. Krushell:

That the May 19, 2010, Executive Committee report be referred to the June 30, 2010, Executive Committee meeting for further discussion.

Deputy City Manager

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Jun. 30, 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

Opposed:

D. Thiele

5.3

Appointment of a New Board Member - Kingsway Business Association 2010 Board of Directors

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the individual recommended in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP115, be appointed as Director of the Kingsway Business Association for the term ending December 31, 2010.

Planning & Dev.

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

Bylaw 15178 Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 12800

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the June 23, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP026 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

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

Direct Transit Service to International Airport

R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

R. Kliparchuck, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED J. Batty - D. Iveson:

1. That an 18-month trial bus service between Century Park and the Edmonton International Airport be approved starting in the fall of 2010, subject to Administration negotiating for 50 percent net funding with the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority.

2. a. That the 2010 City portion of the net funding required for this initiative be handled within existing budgets.

b. That funding for 2011 be included in the 2011 one-time funding requirements.

R. Boutilier, General Manager, and K. Koropeski, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved S. Mandel - E. Gibbons:

That the Motion on the Floor and the May 18, 2010, Transportation Department report 2010TD1764-2 be referred back to Administration to do the following and provide an updated report to Council:

1. Administration meet with Sky Shuttle service.

2. Administration discuss with Edmonton International Airport about subsidizing this service.

3. Estimate the costs of a 12-month pilot.

4. Explore options for a Nisku drop off and pick-up.

In Favour:

Lost

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

That Part 1 be amended as follows:

"18-month" be replaced with "12-month"

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

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

In accordance with Section 66 of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, the largest amount was voted on first.

Part 1 of Motion, put:

That an 18-month trial bus service between Century Park and the Edmonton International Airport be approved starting in the Fall of 2010, subject to Administration negotiating for 50 percent net funding with the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty, L. Sloan, R. Hayter

Opposed:

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

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

Motion as Amended, put:

1. That a 12-month trial bus service between Century Park and the Edmonton International Airport be approved starting in the fall of 2010, subject to Administration negotiating for 50 percent net funding with the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority.

2. a. That the 2010 City portion of the net funding required for this initiative be handled within existing budgets.

b. That funding for 2011 be included in the 2011 one-time funding requirements.

In Favour:

Lost

S. Mandel, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan

Opposed:

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

S. Farbrother, City Manager, and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Thiele - R. Hayter:

Capital Region Board -Transit Service to International Airport

That Administration raise the issue of Transit Service to the International Airport at the Capital Region Board and report back to Council.

Deputy City Manager

Due Date: Sep. 15, 2010

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

Opposed:

S. Mandel, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

Absent:

L. Sloan

5.6

Clover Bar Area - Environmental Screening Report and Site Location Study

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That in compliance with the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, and with respect to the Struvite Recovery Facility within the Clover Bar area:

1. That Attachment 1, of the March 22, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP360 be approved.

2. That Attachment 2, of the March 22, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP360 be approved.

3. That the location of the Struvite Recovery Facility be deemed essential and be approved.

4. That the Struvite Recovery Facility be approved.

Planning & Dev.

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

Art Gallery of Alberta "Keeping the Doors Open" Community Investment Grant Recommendation

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the final installment of the Art Gallery of Alberta’s 2010 “Keeping the Doors Open” Community Investment Grant, in the amount of $163,899, be approved.

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

5.8

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Arts Operating Grant Recommendations

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

Moved S. Mandel - B. Henderson:

That the Community Investment Program Arts Operating Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 1, 2010, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC010, be approved.

Arts 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

5.9

2010 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Public Art Grant Recommendations

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the 2010 Community Public Art Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 21, 2010, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC008, be approved.

Arts 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

5.10

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Parade/Celebration Grant Recommendations

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the Community Investment Program Parade/Celebration Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 1, 2010, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC011, be approved.

Arts 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

5.11

Edmonton Historical Board - 2009 Annual Report

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee outlining the criteria used to approve buildings for historical designation given that the Edmonton Historical Board’s recommendation was that additional buildings be added to their inventory on the following sites:

• Molson Brewery Site

• EPCOR Rossdale Utility Site

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Sep. 8, 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

5.12

2010 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution #3 - Proposed by the City of Edmonton

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the resolution as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM054 be approved.

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

5.13

Cornerstones - Independent Evaluation and Future Action Plan Report

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

Affordable Housing - Strategy and Next Steps

That the City Manager and City Clerk work together to ensure that Council has an opportunity to provide input into the strategy for affordable housing, including governance, intergovernmental relations and future steps.

City Manager/ Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:

TBD

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

5.14

Possible Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 12300 - Earlier Release of Council/Committee Reports

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That Administration prepare amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, to allow reports to be included on agendas for discussion at a future meeting.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Aug. 30, 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

5.15

Current Planning Branch - Revised Business Model

Moved B. Anderson - K. Krushell:

That the Current Planning Branch – Revised Business Model Policy C557 be approved.

Planning & Dev.

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

5.16

Development Permit and Cornerstones Funding

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

New Processes for Cornerstones Grant Applications

That Administration provide a status report to the September 8, 2010, Executive Committee meeting on the development of new processes for Cornerstones grant applications, as reviewed in the June 9, 2010, Office of the City Auditor report 2010OCA012.

City Auditor

Exec. Committee

Due Date: Sep. 8, 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

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaw 15401 - Amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 15401 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

6.2

Bylaw 15402 - Rezoning from AG and DC2 to DC2, located east of Meridian Street NE and north of Yellowhead Trail, Clover Bar Area

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 15402 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

MOTIONS PENDING

7.1

Urban Planning Program at the University of Alberta (D. Iveson)

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

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology indicating City Council's strong support for the University of Alberta's application to offer an undergraduate Urban Planning program. Further, that Administration work with the University of Alberta to also support the application as appropriate.

Mayor/

Planning & Dev.

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

Absent:

L. Sloan

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Heartland Transmission Project Update

Council met in private at 3:34 p.m. pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

M. Young, Corporate Services Department (Law), made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager, and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That the June 9, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP014 be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

R. Hayter

8.2

Reappointment Recommendation - TEC Edmonton

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the June 1, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC088, be reappointed to the TEC Edmonton Board of Directors for a term ending June 30, 2012, or sooner, upon his resignation or removal, whichever occurs first.

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

8.3

Potential Modification to Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Project

Council met in private at 3:34 p.m. pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Moved K. Krushell - D. Thiele:

That Administration reallocate $15,000,000 from the Heritage Valley Regional Transit Parking Lot to capital projects at Administration’s discretion.

Transportation

Finance & Treas.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

R. Hayter

8.4

Office of the City Auditor Peer Review – Selection Process

Moved K. Leibovici – E. Gibbons:

1. That Audit Committee participate in the selection of an independent peer reviewer to conduct a peer review of the Office of the City Auditor by interviewing a short list of candidates.

2. That the June 9, 2010, Office of the City Auditor report 2010OCA013 remain private, pursuant to sections 23, 24, 25, and 29 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, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina

8.5

City Manager’s Update – Verbal Report

Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:

That the City Manager’s Update – Verbal Report be added to the June 23, 2010, City Council agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Leibovici,

Council met in private at 3:34 p.m. pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Moved S. Mandel – K. Krushell:

Potential Advancement of a New Arena

1. That the June 28, 2010, Special City Council meeting be cancelled.

2. That Administration prepare a report for Council regarding the potential advancement of a new arena.

3. That Administration invite the Katz Group to make a formal presentation in public to Council.

Corporate Svc.

City Manager

Due Date: TBD

City Manager

Due Date: TBD

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

R. Hayter

NOTICES OF MOTION

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

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ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

Development of a Residential Enforcement Team (K. Krushell/K. Leibovici)

Urban Planning Program at the University of Alberta (D. Iveson)

Development of a Residential Enforcement Team
(K. Krushell/K. Leibovici)