CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


August 30, 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, T. Caterina

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

 R. Hayter

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            3

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

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                                      4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

4.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                5

4.1        Funding Models for Fast Tracking LRT Construction               5

5.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

5.1        Revised Performance Measures for Improve

             Edmonton's Liveability and Ensure Edmonton's

             Financial Sustainability - The Way We Live and

             the Way We Finance                                                                            5

5.2        Proposed Performance Measures for Diversify

             Edmonton's Economy - The Way We Prosper                             6

5.3        Proposed Performance Measures for Well-Managed

             City - Condition of Success                                                              6

5.4        June 2010 Projected Year-end Financial Results -

             Operating and Capital                                                                         6

5.5        2010 Budget Adjustments to Align with Revised

             Reporting Model - Non-cash Budget Adjustments

             for 2010                                                                                                   7

5.6        Authorization of Expropriation - North LRT

             Extension - Downtown to NAIT                                                        7

5.7        Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

             Program Travel Grant Recommendations                                    8

5.8        Fire Prevention Audit Recommendations and Quality

             Management Plan                                                                                8

5.9        Community Investment Operating Grant -

             Recommendations for Program Priorities and

             Guidelines for 2011-2013                                                                 11

5.10       Highlands Golf Club Replacement Maintenance

             Building - Environmental Impact Assessment and

             Site Location Study                                                                           11

5.11       Southeast Skateboard Park                                                          12

5.12       Neighbourhood Renewal Program Update                              12

5.13       Purchase of Aerial Vans                                                                 14

5.14       Cornerstones Funding Application - Arts Habitat

             Association of Edmonton and Edmonton Inner City

             Housing Society                                                                                15

5.15       Council Initiatives - Edmonton in Bloom                                   15

5.16       Council Committee Structure Discussion -

             September 15, 2010, or earlier                                                        16

5.17       Quarterly Update on Phased Closure and

             Redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre Airport                    15

6.          BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS                                            16

6.1        Bylaw 15521 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton

             to Finance the Development of Commercial

             Infrastructure                                                                                      18

6.2        Bylaw 15477 - To amend the Procedures and

             Committees Bylaw 12300 Amendment No. 20                           18

6.3        Amendment to the Kaskitayo Outline Plan                                 19

6.4        Amendment to the Calgary Trail Land Use Study                    19

6.5        Bylaw 15468 - Rezoning from CHY to DC2, located

             2610 Calgary Trail NW, Calgary Trail South                                20

7.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         20

7.1        Appointment Recommendations - City of Edmonton

             Youth Council                                                                                     20

7.2        Key Board Recruitment - Approval of Recruitment

             Profiles                                                                                                 21

7.3        Edmonton City Centre Airport Negotiations                              22

8.          NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      22

9.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                22

 

 

 

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Referred

 

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Action

 

 

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Action

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Action

 

Action

 

Action

 

 

 

First reading

 

Three readings

Carried

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Third reading

 

 

Carried

 

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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 9:31 a.m.

Reverend Armand Houle, Mill Woods United Church, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That the August 30, 2010, City Council meeting agenda be approved with the following changes:

Additions:

* 5.1 Revised Performance Measures for Improve Edmonton's Liveability and Ensure Edmonton's Financial Sustainability - The Way We Live and the Way We Finance

* 5.2 Proposed Performance Measures for Diversify Edmonton's Economy - The Way We Prosper

* 5.3 Proposed Performance Measures for Well-managed City - Condition of Success

Replacement Pages:

5.9 Community Investment Operating Grant - Recommendations for Program Priorities and Guidelines for 2011-2013

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved D. Thiele - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

* July 19, 2010, City Council Public Hearing

* July 21, 2010, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

 

There were no protocol items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13, 5.16, 5.17, 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.3.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

1st item at 1:30 p.m.

* 5.17 Quarterly Update on Phased Closure and Redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre Airport

2nd item at 1:30 p.m.

* 7.3 Edmonton City Centre Airport Negotiations

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See items 6.1, 6.2.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

STATUS REPORT

4.1

Funding Models for Fast Tracking LRT Construction

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of November 2010, be approved.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date: Nov. 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.

REPORTS

5.1

Revised Performance Measures for Improve Edmonton's Liveability and Ensure Edmonton's Financial Sustainability - The Way We Live and the Way We Finance

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department; J. Tustian, Deputy City Manager; L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and D. Faber, Deputy City Manager's Office, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the Corporate Performance Measures for the City of Edmonton, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM062, be approved.

 

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

 

5.2

Proposed Performance Measures for Diversify Edmonton's Economy - The Way We Prosper

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and J. Tustian, Deputy City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That the August 24, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM074, be referred back to Administration for further development, and return to a facilitated Council session in the first quarter of 2011.

 

Deputy City Manager

Due Date:

1st quarter 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.3

Proposed Performance Measures for Well-managed City - Conditions of Success

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the proposed Corporate Performance Measures for the City of Edmonton, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM063, be received for information.

 

Deputy City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.4

June 2010 Projected Year-end Financial Results - Operating and Capital

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
L. Brenneis, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

That the August 3, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF013 be received for information.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, R. Hayter

 

 

5.5

2010 Budget Adjustments to Align with Revised Reporting Model - Non-cash Budget Adjustments for 2010

 

 

 

Items 5.5 and 5.9 were dealt with together.

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the 2010 Non-cash Budget Adjustments, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 4, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTB007, be approved.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

5.6

Authorization of Expropriation - North LRT Extension - Downtown to NAIT

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act:

a. Approve the expropriation of the properties shown in Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the August 19, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COL005.

b. Give Administration the authority to take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations, including the registration of Certificates of Approval of Expropriation.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.7

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 23, 2010, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC012, be approved.

 

Edmonton Arts Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.8

Fire Prevention Audit Recommendations and Quality Management Plan

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, General Manager, and K. Block, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED  K. Leibovici - A. Sohi:

1.  That the City of Edmonton Fire Quality Management Plan, as per Attachment 2 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev, be approved.

2. That Administration prepare amendments to the Emergency Response Fees and Charges Bylaw 13567, to reflect the revised proposed fee structure, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev.

3. That Administration provide additional information at budget time about the Special Event Inspections, including divisions between non-profit and for-profit organizations, when the amendments are before Council for Bylaw 13567.

4. That Administration provide a report on the feasibility of a proposed fee structure for fire inspections, for federal and provincial government bodies.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 4 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

4. That Administration provide a report on the feasibility of a proposed fee structure for fire inspections, for federal and provincial government bodies.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Part 3 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

3. That Administration provide additional information at budget time about the Special Event Inspections, including divisions between non-profit and for-profit organizations, when the amendments are before Council for Bylaw 13567.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

2. That Administration prepare amendments to Emergency Response Fees and Charges Bylaw 13567, to reflect the revised proposed fee structure, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, L. Sloan

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Part 1 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

1. That the City of Edmonton Fire Quality Management Plan, as per Attachment 2 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev, be approved.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Summary of Council’s Decision on Item 5.8:

 

 

 

1. That the City of Edmonton Fire Quality Management Plan, as per Attachment 2 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev, be approved.

 

Bylaw 13567 - Amendments to Emergency Response Fees and Charges

2. That Administration prepare amendments to Emergency Response Fees and Charges Bylaw 13567, to reflect the revised proposed fee structure, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 3, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF005rev.

Special Event Inspections – Additional Information

3. That Administration provide additional information at budget time about the Special Event Inspections, including divisions between non-profit and for-profit organizations, when the amendments to Bylaw 13567 are before Council.

Proposed Fee Structure for Federal and Provincial Government Bodies

4. That Administration provide a report on the feasibility of a proposed fee structure for fire inspections, for federal and provincial government bodies.

 

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

Community Svcs.

Due Date:

Nov. 2010

Council Budget

 

 

 

 

Community Svcs.

Due Date:

Nov. 2010

Council Budget

 

Community Svcs.

Due Date:

Nov. 2010

Council Budget

 

 

 

 

 

5.9

Community Investment Operating Grant - Recommendations for Program Priorities and Guidelines for 2011-2013

 

 

 

Items 5.5 and 5.9 were dealt with together.

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the 2011-2013 Program Priorities and Guidelines, as amended, for the Community Investment Operating Grants for not-for-profit organizations (Social Services, Multicultural Recreation/Amateur Sport) be approved.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.10

Highlands Golf Club Replacement Maintenance Building - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That in compliance with the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, and with respect to the replacement maintenance building within the Highlands Golf Club:

1. That the (Highlands Golf Club, Replacement Maintenance Building, Environmental Impact Assessment, Final Report), Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW6577, be approved.

2. That the (Highlands Golf Club, Replacement Maintenance Building, Site Location Study), Attachment 2 of the August 24, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW6577, be approved.

3. That the location for the proposed Highlands Golf Club replacement maintenance building be deemed essential and approved, as shown on page 2 of Attachment 2 of the August 24, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW6577.

4. That the Highlands Golf Club replacement maintenance building be approved.

AMPW

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.11

Southeast Skateboard Park

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

Southeast Skateboard Park Funding

That Administration bring forward the Southeast Skateboard Park funding request through the Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment process in November 2010, subject to Administration’s approval of the South East Community Leagues Association’s Skateboard Park concept plan.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date: Nov. 2010

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.12

Neighbourhood Renewal Program Update

 

 

 

R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department; L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and L. Brenneis, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

Capital Budget Process Changes for Neighbourhood Renewal Program

That Administration provide a report outlining possible changes to the Capital Budget process that would allow for Neighbourhood Renewal Program to be approved beyond a three-year period.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

Due Date: Nov. 2010

TPW Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

 

Moved S. Mandel - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Neighbourhood Renewal

That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee, with the following information on the Neighborhood Renewal Program:

·        Name and number of neighbourhoods that have been renewed each year since 2000

·        Name and number of neighbourhoods that have been renewed the 20 years prior to 2000

·        Name and number of neighbourhoods that are planned for renewal with the 2% tax increase up to and including 2018

·        Plans for communicating the neighbourhood renewal to neighbourhoods, business and industrial areas

·        Criteria used to determine the neighbourhoods to be renewed

·        Coordination between road and sidewalk reconstruction and sewer, water and drainage replacement

·        Total dollars allocated in previous
20 years to these programs prior to the 2% program

 

 

Transportation

 

Due Date: Nov. 2010

 

TPW Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.13

Purchase of Aerial Vans

 

 

 

L. Brenneis, Acting General Manager, and P. Specht, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and
D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That a Capital Budget Adjustment for Capital Profile 10-75-8101 in the amount of $350,000 for the purchase of three aerial vans, with funding from the 2010 Operating Budget, be approved.

 

AMPW

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

5.14

Cornerstones Funding Application - Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton and Edmonton Inner City Housing Society

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That $2,400,000 for the Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton and Edmonton Inner City Housing Society from Cornerstones funding, for 16 continuing

co-op housing units for artists associated with the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, be approved, subject to confirmation of Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton receiving approval for $1,109,000 in mortgage financing for the project.

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.15

Council Initiatives - Edmonton in Bloom

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

1.  That a Council Initiative called "Edmonton in Bloom" be approved.

2.  That Councillors K. Krushell and
B. Henderson be assigned to work as the advisory and advocate on the Edmonton in Bloom support initiative.

Edmonton in Bloom Council Initiative

3.  That the City Manager develop draft terms of reference for the Edmonton in Bloom support initiative and provide a report to the September 8, 2010, Executive Committee meeting for approval.

 

City Manager

 

 

 

 

 

City Manager

Due Date: Sep. 8, 2010

 

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

5.16

Council Committee Structure Discussion - September 15, 2010, or earlier

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

Facilitated Council Committee Structure Discussion

That Council hold a facilitated discussion on its Committee Structure at a date to be set by the new Council after the Municipal Election, and a minimum of two weeks be provided for Councillors to submit questions in advance.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date:
To be determined

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

5.17

Quarterly Update on Phased Closure and Redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre Airport

 

 

 

R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

L. Rosen, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
S. Farbrother, City Manager, K. Klaassen and A. Jarman, Corporate Services Department (Law); A. Sinclair, City Clerk, and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That Administration prepare a report for the September 15, 2010, City Council meeting, on potential questions that Council could put on the October 2010 ballot if Council chooses to, related to the City Centre Airport, and that the report include an associated communication plan.

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

D. Thiele, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

R. Hayter

 

 

Moved L. Sloan – D. Thiele:

 

 

 

That the August 30, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW9809 be received for information.

 

AMPW

 

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

R. Hayter

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

City Centre Airport – Revenue and Expenditures

That Administration provide a report:

·        On the 2010 budget of the City Centre Airport and year-to-date revenue and expenditures

·        Expenses incurred July 2009 to date associated with the phased closure of the City Centre Airport (both in kind and actual)

 

AMPW

 

Due Date: Nov. 2010

 

TPW Committee

 

 

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

 

 

 

6.

BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS

6.1

Bylaw 15521 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Finance the Development of Commercial Infrastructure

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15521 be read a first time.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

6.2

Bylaw 15477 - To amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 Amendment No. 20

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15477 be read a first time.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15477 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15477 be considered for third reading.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15477 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

6.3

Amendment to the Kaskitayo Outline Plan

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel was absent for the entire public hearing on the Amendment to the Kaskitayo Outline Plan. Therefore Mayor S. Mandel left the meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on item 6.3.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the amendment to the Kaskitayo Outline Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP420, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

B. Anderson, D. Thiele, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

6.4

Amendment to the Calgary Trail Land Use Study

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel was absent for the entire public hearing on the Amendment to the Calgary Trail Land Use Study. Therefore, Mayor S. Mandel left the meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on item 6.4.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the amendment to the Calgary Trail Land Use Study, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PCP422, be approved.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

B. Anderson, D. Thiele, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

6.5

Bylaw 15468 - Rezoning from CHY to DC2, located 2610 Calgary Trail NW, Calgary Trail South

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel was absent for the entire public hearing on Bylaw 15468.  Therefore, Mayor S. Mandel left the meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on Bylaw 15468.

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15468 be read a third time.

 

Planning & Dev.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

B. Anderson, D. Thiele, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

 

7.

PRIVATE REPORTS

7.1

Appointment Recommendations - City of Edmonton Youth Council

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - D. Thiele:

 

 

 

1. That K. Poon, S. Goyette, J. Hoffman, K. Hill, K. Jansen, S. Jiwa, and S. Mitra, be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council, for the term September 1, 2010, to August 31, 2011.

2. That the August 9, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC116 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, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, R. Hayter

 

7.2

Key Board Recruitment - Approval of Recruitment Profiles

 

 

 

Council met in private at 3:04 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1. That the recruitment profile for the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2011 recruitment campaign, outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC115, be approved and recruitment for two Directors commence.

2. That the recruitment profile for the Edmonton Police Commission 2011 recruitment campaign, outlined in Attachment 2 of the August 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC115, be approved and recruitment of two members commence.

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, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

R. Hayter

 

7.3

Edmonton City Centre Airport Negotiations

 

 

 

Council met in private at 3:04 p.m., pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - J. Batty:

 

 

 

1. That the August 30, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2010PW0932 be received for information.

2. That the August 30, 2010, Asset Management and Public Works Department report remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

AMPW

 

 

 

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.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Council adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk