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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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B. Anderson, D. Loken, K. Diotte, L. Sloan, T. Caterina |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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DECISION |
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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 9:30 a.m. |
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1.2. |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That the November 17, 2010, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
Additions: * 5 Status Report - Revised * 6.4 Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs - Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session - Revised * 6.6 Approval of
Investment Management Agreements Deletions: * 6.3 Participation in Parades Around the Region - Terms of Reference * 6.5 Update on the Municipal Emergency Plan * 6.14 Churchill Square Development Options - Programming Update |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons |
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Absent: |
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D. Iveson |
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1.3. |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved E. Gibbons: |
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That the following meeting minutes be approved:
* September 8, 2010, Executive Committee * October 28, 2010, Executive Committee |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons |
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Absent: |
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D. Iveson |
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1.4. |
Protocol Items |
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There were no protocol items. |
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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: 6.1, 6.2, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 7.1, and 8.1. |
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2.2. |
Requests to Speak |
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Moved E. Gibbons: |
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That the Committee hear from the following speaker: S. McGee, Executive Director, Homeward Trust Foundation |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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2.3. |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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Moved E. Gibbons: |
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That the following items be made time specific:
4:30 p.m 6.10 Homeward Trust Foundation - 2010 Donation by the City of Edmonton. |
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Third Item of Business 7.1 Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (B. Henderson/J. Batty) |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1. |
Subdivision of 50 Foot Lots (S. Mandel) |
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3.2. |
Seniors Zone (S. Mandel) |
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4. |
REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EDMONTON.CA/MEETINGS |
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4.1. |
109 Street Corridor Study |
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Due: January 12, 2011 |
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4.2. |
Chinese Garden and Heritage Cultural Project |
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Due: January 12, 2011 |
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4.3. |
Options to Limit Bars and Nightclubs Along 109 Street |
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Due: January 12, 2011 |
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4.4. |
104 Street Patios (B. Henderson) |
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Due: January 12, 2011 |
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4.5. |
Decentralization of Administration Offices (E. Gibbons) |
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Due: January 12, 2011 |
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4.6. |
Facade Improvement Program (K. Leibovici) |
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Due: January 26, 2011 |
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4.7. |
Request from the Society for the Improvement of Childcare and Educational Services/Workshops of Alberta for Tax Refund |
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Due: January 26, 2011 |
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4.8. |
Transfer of Lands for School Boards (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan) |
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Due: January 26, 2011 |
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4.9. |
Support to Post Secondary Institutions (K. Leibovici/J. Batty) |
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Due: January 26, 2011 |
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5. |
STATUS REPORT - REVISED |
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5.1. |
Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw - Outdoor Signs |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.2. |
Impact of Alberta Building Code Changes |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.3. |
Advertising Strategy for Funding Available to Support Public Art in Public Places |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.4. |
Exploring Mechanisms for New Parking Policies |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.5. |
Legislation to Regulate Massage Parlours |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.6. |
New Process for Cornerstones - Developing a new Framework for the City's Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program and other Housing Initiatives |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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5.7. |
Participation in Parades Around the Region – Terms of Reference |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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REPORTS |
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6.1. |
Beverly Business Association - 2009 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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C. Rusnak, Beverly Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved E. Gibbons: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.2. |
Inglewood Business Association - 2009 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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A. Patterson, Executive Director, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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Carried |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.3. |
Participation in Parades Around the Region - Terms of Reference |
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This item was deleted from the Agenda (see item 1.2) |
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6.4. |
Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs - Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the Terms of Reference for a Facilitated Session outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM086, be approved. 2. That the following Council members, B. Henderson and T. Caterina, participate in the facilitated session, as outlined in the Terms of Reference, Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM086. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.5. |
Update on the Municipal Emergency Plan |
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This item was deleted from the Agenda (see item 1.2) |
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6.6. |
Approval of Investment Management Agreements |
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L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and |
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Moved D. Iveson: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.7. |
Edmonton Northlands - EXPO Centre and Rexall Place |
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L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.8. |
Delegation of Authority - Semi-Annual Report (January to June 2010) |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.9. |
Edmonton Design Committee End of Year Report 2009 |
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A. Fris, Edmonton Design Committee, made a presentation and answered Committee's questions. S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved E. Gibbons: |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.10. |
Homeward Trust Foundation - 2010 Donation by the City of Edmonton |
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W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department made a presentation to the Committee. S. McGee, Executive Director, Homeward Trust Foundation, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department, answered the Committee’s questions. |
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Moved D. Iveson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Administration enter into an Agreement with the Homeward Trust Foundation for the City’s 2010 funding contribution of $1,238,000 with funds from the existing 2010 operating budget and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.11. |
Notice of Intention to Designate - Chandler Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Planning and Development Department report 2010PPP120, be served to the owners of the property of the Chandler Residence located at 10828 - 125 Street NW, in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act. 2. That funding of $36,326.27 for this project from the Heritage Reserve Fund, be approved. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.12. |
LRT Concept and Land Use Planning |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, D. Iveson |
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6.13. |
Bylaw 15595 - Amendment to Bylaw 15361, the Assessment Review Boards Bylaw |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Bylaw 15595 be given the appropriate readings. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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6.14. |
Churchill Square Development Options - Programming Update |
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This item was deleted from the Agenda (See item 1.2) |
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6.15. |
Neighbourhood Structure Plans |
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Mayor S. Mandel requested the permission of the Committee to make a Motion without Notice on Neighbourhood Structure Plans.
Moved J. Batty: |
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That Mayor S. Mandel be allowed to make a Motion without Notice on Neighbourhood Structure Plans |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation to Committee. |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That the Committee hear from the following speakers in a panel:
* L. Newton, Stantec Consulting * P. Shaver, President, Avilla Developments |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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L. Newton, Stantec Consulting; and P. Shaver, President, Avillia Developments, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. |
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G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved S. Mandel: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That all contemplated Neighbourhood Structure Plans within approved Area Structure Plan areas (as of November 17, 2010) be authorized for plan preparation. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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7.1. |
Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (B. Henderson/J. Batty) |
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A. Petrov, Executive Director, and B. Ferguson, Member of the Board, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Francis Winspear Centre for Music; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to Council: That $80,000 be contributed towards the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Invitation to play and showcase Alberta talent at Carnegie Hall (U.S.A), with funding from the 2010 Council Contingency Fund. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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8. |
PRIVATE REPORTS |
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8.1. |
Civic Agencies - Agency Applicant Interviews |
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The Committee met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Committee met in public at 5:08 p.m. |
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Moved D. Iveson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010 Executive Committee report be approved for terms as shown. 2. That attachment 1, of the November 17, 2010, Executive Committee report remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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8.2. |
Civic Agencies - Reappointment Recommendation |
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The Committee met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Committee met in public at 5:08 p.m. |
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Moved J. Batty: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the November 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC143, be reappointed to the Audit Committee for the term January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. 2. That the November 17, 2010, Corporate Services Department report 2010COC143 report remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
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S. Mandel, J. Batty, A. Sohi, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons |
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS |
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motions. There were none. |
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10. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk