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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B.
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk L. Long, Office of the City Clerk |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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1. |
CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1 |
Call to Order |
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Revered Kathleen Bowman, St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, led the assembly in prayer.
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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That the September 15, 2010, City Council agenda be approved with the following changes: Additions: * 5.4 2011 Budget Guideline for the Drainage Services Utilities and 2011 Budget Guideline for the Waste Management Utility * 7.3 Legal Opinion on Petition to Keep the Edmonton City Centre Airport Open – Private Verbal Report |
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In Favour: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved D. Thiele - R. Hayter: |
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That the following meeting minutes be adopted: * August 23, 2010, City Council Public Hearing * August 30, 2010, City Council |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Iveson congratulated members of Apps4 Edmonton, on winning Canada’s first Apps Competition, on September 14, 2010. The award recognizes the creativity and talent of local developers and innovative Edmontonians. |
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First elected in 1971, Councillor Ron Hayter has been a remarkable leader on Council for 33 years, representing Ward 3 and then Ward 2. He was instrumental in the construction of Edmonton’s LRT system in the early seventies and was founding director of the 1978 Commonwealth Games. His passion and tireless commitment on countless sports files and the Urban Aboriginal Accord Initiative has seen him to be a sharp mind with a heart of gold. On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Mayor S. Mandel thanked Councillor Hayter for his many years to the citizens of Edmonton. |
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First elected to Council in 1998, Councillor Dave Thiele has demonstrated a passion for sports and for community. A well-deserved recipient of the Jim Shewchuk Award in recognition of his leadership in the community, and the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition of outstanding service, Dave is known for his dedicated and involved service to the community. On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Mayor S. Mandel thanked Councillor Thiele for all he has done to make Edmonton a better city. |
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On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated Lorna Rosen on her appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. |
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2. |
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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2.1 |
Select Items for Debate |
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The following items were selected for debate: 4.4, 5.4 and 7.3. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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There were no requests to speak. |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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There were no requests for time specifics. |
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2.4 |
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate |
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There were no Bylaws selected for debate. |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1 |
Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
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3.2 |
Edmonton's Urban Traffic Noise Policy (K. Leibovici) |
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3.3 |
Use of Mobile Signs on Vehicles (K. Leibovici) |
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3.4 |
Dealing with Overgrown Grass (B. Anderson) |
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4. |
STATUS REPORT |
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4.1 |
Protocol Items at City Council - Procedures |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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In Favour: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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4.2 |
Motor Vehicles Noise Control |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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4.3 |
Review of 2007-2010 Council Initiatives - Status Update |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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4.4 |
Capital Region Board - Direct Transit Service to International Airport |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. |
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Moved D. Iveson – K. Krushell: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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REPORTS |
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5.1 |
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund - Replacement Projects |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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5.2 |
Update on Scona Pool |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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5.3 |
24/7 Service Delivery Model for High Needs Populations |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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5.4 |
2011 Budget Guidelines for the Drainage Services Utilities 2011 Budget Guidelines for the Waste Management |
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Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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5.5 |
Jasper Avenue Entertainment Working Group Recommendations |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici,
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5.6 |
River City Round Up Festival - Request for Council Contingency Funding |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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5.7 |
Youth Business Development Team - Request for Council Contingency Funding |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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5.8 |
Petition to Keep the Edmonton City Centre Airport Open - City Clerk's Declaration |
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A. Sinclair, City Clerk and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. |
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Moved D. Thiele - K. Krushell: |
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That item 5.8 be added to the agenda. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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A. Sinclair, City Clerk, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager; A. Jarman, Corporate Services
Department (Law); D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department;
and K. Klaassen and |
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Moved D. Iveson - D. Thiele: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici |
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Opposed: |
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L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina |
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Moved L. Sloan - R. Hayter: |
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That City Council direct the Returning Office to place the following question on the ballot for the October 18, 2010, General Municipal Election: Do you support the continued operation of the Edmonton City Centre Airport as a general aviation facility? Yes or No A. Jarman,
Corporate Services Department (Law); |
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Amendment moved R. Hayter - T. Caterina: |
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That the following be added after “facility” "in accordance with the commitment made in the 1995 plebiscite." A. Jarman,
Corporate Services Department (Law); |
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L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici |
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Motion, put: |
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That City Council direct the Returning Office to place the following question on the ballot for the October 18, 2010, General Municipal Election. Do you support the continued operation of the Edmonton City Centre Airport as a general aviation facility? Yes or No |
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L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici
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6. |
BYLAWS |
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6.1 |
Bylaw 15539 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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That Bylaw 15539 be read a first time. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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That Bylaw 15539 be read a second time. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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The Bylaw 15539 be considered for third reading. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
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Bylaw 15540 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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That Bylaw 15540 be read a first time. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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That Bylaw 15540 be read a second time. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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That Bylaw 15540 be considered for third reading. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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PRIVATE REPORTS |
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7.1 |
Naming Rights Agreement |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell,
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7.2 |
Purchase of Land for Southeast LRT |
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Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Thiele, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell,
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7.3 |
Legal Opinion on Petition to Keep the Edmonton City Centre Airport Open - Private Verbal Report |
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Council met in private at 11:31 a.m., pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 12:04 p.m. |
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A. Jarman, Corporate Services Department (Law); made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; K. Klaassen, Corporate Services Department (Law); A. Sinclair, City Clerk; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved J. Batty - D. Thiele: |
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L. Sloan, R. Hayter, T. Caterina |
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NOTICES OF MOTION |
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. |
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9. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk