CITY COUNCIL - BUDGET

MINUTES

November 29, 2010 – Council Chamber

November 30, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 1, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 2, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 3, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 6, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 7, 2010 – Council Chamber

December 9, 2010 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

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

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk
J. Charchun, Office of the City Clerk
C. Johnston, Office of the City Clerk
M. Barnes, Office of the City Clerk
T. Orbell, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 4 1.1 Call to Order 4 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 4 1.3 Protocol Items 5 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 6 2.1 Requests to Speak 6 2.2 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 6 3. 2011 UTILITY BUDGET DISCUSSION 6 3.1 Verbal Presentation - Administration 7 3.2 Verbal Presentation - Utility Advisor 10 3.3 Verbal Presentation - EPCOR 11 3.4 Recommended 2011 Budgets for Drainage Services Utilities and Waste Management Utility 11 3.5 Bylaw 15593 - Waste Management Fees Amendment No. 8 16 3.6 Bylaw 15599 - Sewers Use Bylaw 9675 Amendment No. 27 17 3.7 Bylaw 15600 - Sewers Bylaw 9425 Amendment No. 15 18 3.8 Options to Reduce the 2011 Sanitary Drainage Budget 19 4. 2011 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET 20 4.1 2011 Proposed Operating Budget (Original Main Motion) 20 5. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 21 5.1 Verbal Presentation 21 5.2 Increase to Fund Field Lining 21 5.3 Increase to Fund Jump Pit 21 5.4 Increase to Fund Three Additional Mowing Cycles 21 5.5 Increase to Fund Concept Plan for Centennial Park 22 5.6 Increase to Fund installation of Park Benches 23 5.7 Change of Funding for Mosquito Control Program 23 5.8 Increase to Fund Tree Prunning and Watering 24 6. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION 24 6.1 Verbal Presentation 24 6.2 Decrease to Neighbourhood Renewal Program 25 7. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 25 7.1 Verbal Presentation 25 7.2 Special Event Inspections - Additional Information 26 7.3 Proposed Fee Structure for Federal and Provincial Government Bodies 26 7.4 Bylaw 15597 - The City of Edmonton Emergency Response Fees and Charges Bylaw - Amendment No. 8 26 7.5 Increase to Fund Scona Pool 27 7.6 Increase to Fund Community Facility Services Partnership Capital Grant Program 28 7.7 Increase to Fund Art Gallery of Alberta Keeping the Doors Open Grant Program 28 7.8 Increase to Fund Family and Community Support Services Service Support for Emergency Funding 29 7.9 Increase to Fund City Recreation Facilities Passes 29 7.10 Increase to Fund the Terwilliger Community Recreation Centre Passes 30 8. CORPORATE EXPENDITURE AND REVIEW 30 8.1 Verbal Presentation 30 8.2 Increase to Fund Two Mott Mowers 31 8.3 Increase to Fund Glass Replacement Project at Citadel Theatre 31 8.4 Decrease from Corporate Expenditure 32 9. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 32 9.1 Verbal Presentation 32 9.2 Increase to Fund Aviation Museum Operations 34 9.3 Decrease in Funding of Annual Municipal Census 35 9.4 Increase to Fund World Heavy Oil Congress 35 9.5 Increase to Fund World Jr. Hockey Championships 35 9.6 Funding for Edmonton Salutes 36 10. FINANCE AND TREASURY DEPARTMENT 36 10.1 Verbal Presentation 36 10.2 Remaining One-Time Funding Available to City Council 36 11. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS 37 11.1 Verbal Presentation 37 11.2 Increase to Fund Councillors' Research Assistants 37 12. OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 37 12.1 Verbal Presentation 37 12.2 Office of the City Auditor 2011 Proposed Budget 38 13. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 38 13.1 Verbal Presentation 38 13.2 Decrease from EXPO 2017 38 13.3 Decrease in Overall Cost of Management 39 14. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER 39 14.1 Verbal Presentation 39 14.2 Increase to Fund Churchill Square Programming 40 14.3 Increase to Fund Responsible Hospitality Edmonton 40 15. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 41 15.1 Verbal Presentation 41 15.2 Bylaw 15596 - A Bylaw to Amend Fee Schedules for; Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145, The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 8664, Business Licence Bylaw 13138, City Streets Development Control Bylaw 12513, Escort Licensing Bylaw 12452, Exotic Entertainers Bylaw 10398, Massage Practitioner Bylaw 10396 and The Mechanical Permits Bylaw 11007 42 15.3 Bylaw 15587 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule for the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700 43 15.4 Bylaw 15544 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton Amendment No. 2 44 15.5 Increase to Fund Facade Improvement Program 45 15.6 Increase to Fund Education and Awareness Campaign on Weed Control 46 15.7 Increase to Fund Four Additional Temporary Weed Inspectors 47 15.8 Increase to Fund Renewal of Area Redevelopment Plans 48 15.9 Increase to Fund Regional Economic Strategy 48 16. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 49 16.1 Verbal Presentation 49 16.2 LRT Central Area Circular Timeline and Funding 50 16.3 Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekend Transit Service (Silver Berry, Tamarack, Schonsee, and Ellerslie Crossing) 50 16.4 Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekday Transit Service (Cameron Heights, Hamptons, Charlesworth, and Northwest Industrial) 50 16.5 Increase to Fund Weekday Early Evening Bus Service 51 16.6 Increase to Fund Transit Security Officers 51 17. CIVIC AGENCIES 52 17.1 Edmonton Public Library 52 17.2 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 52 17.3 Edmonton Arts Council 53 17.4 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 54 17.5 Edmonton Homeless Commission 55 17.6 Greater Edmonton Foundation 56 18. EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION 56 18.1 Verbal Presentation 56 19. 2011 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET (REVISED MAIN MOTION) 56 20. ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO BE ADDED 57 21. NOTICES OF MOTION 57 22. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

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DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 4

1.1 Call to Order 4

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 4

1.3 Protocol Items 5

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 6

2.1 Requests to Speak 6

2.2 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 6

3. 2011 UTILITY BUDGET DISCUSSION 6

3.1 Verbal Presentation - Administration 7

3.2 Verbal Presentation - Utility Advisor 10

3.3 Verbal Presentation - EPCOR 11

Utilities and Waste Management Utility 11

3.5 Bylaw 15593 - Waste Management Fees Amendment No.

8 16

3.6 Bylaw 15599 - Sewers Use Bylaw 9675 Amendment No.

27 17

3.7 Bylaw 15600 - Sewers Bylaw 9425 Amendment No. 15 18

3.8 Options to Reduce the 2011 Sanitary Drainage

Budget 19

4. 2011 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET 20

4.1 2011 Proposed Operating Budget (Original Main

Motion) 20

5. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 21

5.1 Verbal Presentation 21

5.2 Increase to Fund Field Lining 21

5.3 Increase to Fund Jump Pit 21

5.4 Increase to Fund Three Additional Mowing Cycles 21

5.5 Increase to Fund Concept Plan for Centennial Park 22

5.6 Increase to Fund installation of Park Benches 23

5.7 Change of Funding for Mosquito Control Program 23

5.8 Increase to Fund Tree Prunning and Watering 24

6. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION 24

6.1 Verbal Presentation 24

6.2 Decrease to Neighbourhood Renewal Program 25

7. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 25

7.1 Verbal Presentation 25

7.2 Special Event Inspections - Additional Information 26

7.3 Proposed Fee Structure for Federal and Provincial

Government Bodies 26

7.4 Bylaw 15597 - The City of Edmonton Emergency

Response Fees and Charges Bylaw - Amendment No. 8 26

7.5 Increase to Fund Scona Pool 27

7.6 Increase to Fund Community Facility Services

Partnership Capital Grant Program 28

7.7 Increase to Fund Art Gallery of Alberta Keeping

the Doors Open Grant Program 28

7.8 Increase to Fund Family and Community Support

Services Service Support for Emergency Funding 29

7.9 Increase to Fund City Recreation Facilities Passes 29

7.10 Increase to Fund the Terwilliger Community

Recreation Centre Passes 30

8. CORPORATE EXPENDITURE AND REVIEW 30

8.1 Verbal Presentation 30

8.2 Increase to Fund Two Mott Mowers 31

8.3 Increase to Fund Glass Replacement Project at

Citadel Theatre 31

8.4 Decrease from Corporate Expenditure 32

9. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 32

9.1 Verbal Presentation 32

9.2 Increase to Fund Aviation Museum Operations 34

9.3 Decrease in Funding of Annual Municipal Census 35

9.4 Increase to Fund World Heavy Oil Congress 35

9.5 Increase to Fund World Jr. Hockey Championships 35

9.6 Funding for Edmonton Salutes 36

10. FINANCE AND TREASURY DEPARTMENT 36

10.1 Verbal Presentation 36

10.2 Remaining One-Time Funding Available to City

Council 36

11. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS 37

11.1 Verbal Presentation 37

11.2 Increase to Fund Councillors' Research Assistants 37

12. OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 37

12.1 Verbal Presentation 37

12.2 Office of the City Auditor 2011 Proposed Budget 38

13. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 38

13.1 Verbal Presentation 38

13.2 Decrease from EXPO 2017 38

13.3 Decrease in Overall Cost of Management 39

14. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER 39

14.1 Verbal Presentation 39

14.2 Increase to Fund Churchill Square Programming 40

14.3 Increase to Fund Responsible Hospitality Edmonton 40

15. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 41

15.1 Verbal Presentation 41

15.2 Bylaw 15596 - A Bylaw to Amend Fee Schedules for;

Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145, The

Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 8664, Business

Licence Bylaw 13138, City Streets Development

Control Bylaw 12513, Escort Licensing Bylaw

12452, Exotic Entertainers Bylaw 10398, Massage

Practitioner Bylaw 10396 and The Mechanical

Permits Bylaw 11007 42

15.3 Bylaw 15587 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule

for the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700 43

15.4 Bylaw 15544 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for

Assessment and Tax Services of the City of

Edmonton Amendment No. 2 44

15.5 Increase to Fund Facade Improvement Program 45

15.6 Increase to Fund Education and Awareness Campaign

on Weed Control 46

15.7 Increase to Fund Four Additional Temporary Weed

Inspectors 47

15.8 Increase to Fund Renewal of Area Redevelopment

Plans 48

15.9 Increase to Fund Regional Economic Strategy 48

16. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 49

16.1 Verbal Presentation 49

16.2 LRT Central Area Circular Timeline and Funding 50

16.3 Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekend Transit Service

(Silver Berry, Tamarack, Schonsee, and Ellerslie

Crossing) 50

16.4 Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekday Transit Service

(Cameron Heights, Hamptons, Charlesworth, and

Northwest Industrial) 50

16.5 Increase to Fund Weekday Early Evening Bus Service 51

16.6 Increase to Fund Transit Security Officers 51

17. CIVIC AGENCIES 52

17.1 Edmonton Public Library 52

17.2 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 52

17.3 Edmonton Arts Council 53

17.4 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 54

17.5 Edmonton Homeless Commission 55

17.6 Greater Edmonton Foundation 56

18. EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION 56

18.1 Verbal Presentation 56

19. 2011 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET (REVISED MAIN

MOTION) 56

20. ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO BE ADDED 57

21. NOTICES OF MOTION 57

22. ADJOURNMENT 57

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Deputy Mayor J. Batty called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. on November 29, 2010.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

That the November 29, 2010, City Council Budget Agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Addition:

4.1 2011 Proposed Operating Budget

Replacement Pages:

3.5 Bylaw 15593 - Waste Management Fees Amendment No. 8 - Replacement Attachments 1 and 2

4.1 2011 Proposed Operating Budget - Attachment 1 (Budget Binder) – Pages 87, 115, 116

Orders of the Day:

November 29, 2010, Recess be changed to 2:30 p.m. –

3 p.m.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, K. Diotte, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, K. Krushell

1.3

Protocol Items

Commemorative Speech to Leslie Nielson (D. Iveson)

Councillor D. Iveson acknowledged the work of comedian actor Leslie Nielson who appeared in over 100 films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, and who died on November 28, 2010.

Ellerslie School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed grade six students from Ellerslie School and their teachers Mr. Campeau, Mr. Faulkner and Mrs. Neustaeter.

Belgravia School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students and their teacher Ms. Kosanvch from Belgravia School.

Minchau ( J. Batty)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor J. Batty welcomed students from Minchau School and their teacher Mrs. L. Manson.

Candora Society of Edmonton (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the Candora Society of Edmonton's children.

Waverly School (S, Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students and their teacher Mrs. Flook from Waverly School in Ward 8.

Lacombe Upper Elementary (J. Batty)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor J. Batty welcomed students and their teacher Mr. Rankin, from Lacombe Upper Elementary School.

Lacombe Upper Elementary (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Lacombe Upper Elementary School and their teacher Mrs. Mackay-Hawker and parents Ms. Stein, Ms. Hellofs and Mr. Dreeshen.

Michael Kostek School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Michael Kostek School and their teachers Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Rempel.

Red Hat Ladies (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the Red Hat Ladies from Cold Lake, Alberta.

St. Richards Catholic Elementary School (J. Batty)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor J. Batty welcomed students and their teacher Ms. Lowe, from the St. Richards Catholic Elementary School in Ward 11.

Calder Elementary School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students and their teacher S. Murray from Calder Elementary School in Ward 2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.2

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no time specifics.

2011 UTILITY BUDGET DISCUSSION

3.1

Verbal Presentation - Administration

Deputy Mayor J. Batty explained the procedures for the City Council Budget meeting.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made presentations and answered Council's questions. R. Neehal, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - J. Batty:

Existing and New Commercial Waste Collection Services

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee on the existing and new commercial waste collection services outlining goals and objectives, revenues and expenditures, and projections for breakeven.

AMPW

Due Date: Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved K. Leibovici - T. Caterina:

Current Versus Former Waste Processing and Disposal

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee on the current waste processing and disposal system as compared to the former waste processing and disposal, including operations and capital costs.

AMPW

Due Date:

Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

Cost of Shared Services

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee that provides a cost of service study, which allocates operating and maintenance, capital and shared services costs, to each of the services involved.

AMPW

Due Date:

Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; J. Beckett, Utility Advisory; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved D. Iveson - A. Sohi:

Options to Modify the Waste Utility Rates

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee discussing options to modify the waste utility rates to reward residents whose curb-side waste is lower than average; as well as rate and non-rate approaches to encouraging above-average households to reduce their waste output.

AMPW

Due Date:

Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; J. Beckett, Utility Advisory; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved A. Sohi - S. Mandel:

Rate Changes to City Utilities

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee on rate changes to City utilities for the past ten years and compare to non-City utilities.

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Anderson:

Update on Negotiations Regarding Combined Sewer Overflows

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee with an update on negotiations with the Government of Canada on the enforcement of the proposed regulations with regard to the combined sewer overflows.

AMPW

Due Date: Feb. 18, 2011

Utility Committee

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved L. Sloan - A. Sohi:

Deferred Maintenance of Local Services

That Administration provide a report to the Utility Committee on deferred maintenance of local services for pipes including the number of pipes exceeding 50 years.

AMPW

Due Date:

Apr. 5, 2011

Utility Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. J. Beckett, Utility Advisor; C. Ward, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

EPCOR Shareholder Meeting in 2011

That EPCOR arrange a shareholder meeting in the first quarter of 2011.

EPCOR

Due Date:

1st Quarter 2011

In Favour:

Carried

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

3.2

Verbal Presentation - Utility Advisor

J. Beckett, Utility Advisor, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; C. Ward and M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department; J. Becket, Utility Advisor; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

Instructions to Utility Advisor (November 30, 2010)

That the Utility Advisor provide a report with additional information on EPCOR GoldBar and return to Council on December 14, 2010.

Utility Advisor

Council Budget

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

Instructions to Utility Advisor (December 3, 2010)

1. That the City Clerk contact the Utility Advisor and advise that the report as requested on November 29, 2010, is no longer required.

2. That Council complete its discussions on the Utility Budget on December 7, 2010.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

3.3

Verbal Presentation - EPCOR

S. Stanley, Senior Vice President and F. Mannarino, Divisional Vice President Operations, EPCOR, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. J. Becket, Utility Advisor; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; S. Farbrother, City Manager; V. Corkery, EPCOR; and C. Ward, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

3.4

Recommended 2011 Budgets for Drainage Services Utilities and Waste Management Utility (Main Utility Motion)

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

1. That the 2011 Operating Budgets for Drainage Services Utilities and Waste Management Utility be approved as follows:

a. Waste Management with Revenues of $145,033,000 and Expenditures of $145,033,000

b. Sanitary Drainage (collection and transmission only) with Revenues of $75,704,000 and Expenditures of $68,570,000

c. Land Drainage Utility with Revenues of $29,236,000 and Expenditures of $21,429,000

d. Design and Construction with Revenues of $11,136,000 and Expenditures and Transfers of $6,724,000

2. That the 2009 – 2011 Capital Budgets for Drainage Services Utilities and Waste Management Utility be amended as follows:

a. Reduction to the 2009 – 2011 Waste Management Capital Budget from $171,390,000 to $160,253,000

b. Increase to the 2009 – 2011 Drainage Services Capital Budget from $402,298,000 to $415,922,000

3. That the 2011 Budget for EPCOR’s Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant with Revenues of $61,300,000 and Expenditures of $55,900,000, be approved.

Reduction to Waste Management Utility Operating Budget from Operations and Maintenance

Amendment moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

That the 2011 Operating Budget for Waste Management be reduced by $500,000 from Operations and Maintenance on an ongoing basis, and be allocated to a decrease in the utility rate.

AMPW

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; J. Beckett, Utility Advisor; and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Reduction to Waste Management Utility Operating Budget from Shared Services

Amendment moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:

That the 2011 Operating Budget for Waste Management be reduced by $500,000 from shared services, on an ongoing basis, and be allocated to a decrease in the utility rate.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
K. Krushell, L. Sloan

Reduction to Land and/or Sanitary Drainage at the Discretion of Administration

Amendment moved S. Mandel - T. Caterina:

That the 2011 Operating Budget for Land Drainage and/or Sanitary Drainage be reduced by $1,000,000 at the discretion of Administration, on an ongoing basis and be allocated to a decrease in the utility rate.

Amendment to Amendment moved E. Gibbons - K. Leibovici:

That "$1,000,000" be replaced with "$500,000".

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

In Favour:

Lost

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
K. Krushell, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Amendment as Amended, put:

That the 2011 Operating Budgets for the Land Drainage and/or Sanitary Drainage be reduced by $500,000 at the discretion of Administration, on an ongoing basis and be allocated to a decrease in the utility rate.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

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

Main Utility Motion as Amended

Motion as Amended, put :

1 a) That the 2011 Operating Budget for the Waste Management Utility with revenues of $144,033,000 and Expenditures of $144,033,000 be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

T. Caterina

Motion as Amended, put :

1 b) That the 2011 Operating Budget for the Sanitary Drainage (collection and transmission only) with revenues of $75,204,000 and expenditures of $68,070,000 be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Motion as Amended, put :

1 c) That the 2011 Operating Budget for the Land Drainage Utility with Revenues of $29,236,000 and Expenditures of $21,429,000 be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Motion as Amended, put :

1 d) That the 2011 Operating Budget for Design and Construction with revenues of $11,136,000 and expenditures and transfers of $7,224,000 be approved

In Favour:

Carried

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

Motion as Amended, put :

2 a) That the 2009 – 2011 Capital Budget for the Waste Management Utility be reduced from $171,390,000 to $160,253,000.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel

Absent:

T. Caterina

Motion as Amended, put :

2 b) That the 2009 – 2011 Capital Budget for Drainage Services Utilities be increased from $402,298,000 to $415,922,000.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Motion as Amended, put :

3. That the 2011 Budget for EPCOR’s Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant with revenues of $61,300,000 and expenditures of $55,900,000 be approved.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, L. Sloan

Summary of Council’s Decision on Item 3.4 – Recommended 2011 Budgets for Drainage Services Utilities and Waste Management Utility

1 a) That the 2011 Operating Budgets for the Waste Management Utility with revenues of $144,033,000 and expenditures of $144,033,000 be approved.

b) That the 2011 Operating Budgets for the Sanitary Drainage (collection and transmission only) with revenues of $75,204,000 and expenditures of $68,070,000 be approved.

c) That the 2011 Operating Budget for the Land Drainage Utility with Revenues of $29,236,000 and Expenditures of $21,429,000 be approved.

d) That the 2011 Operating Budget for Design and Construction with revenues of $11,136,000 and expenditures and transfers of $7,224,000 be approved.

2 a) That the 2009 – 2011 Capital Budgets for Waste Management Utility be amended to reduce the 2009 – 2011 Waste Management Capital Budget from $171,390,000 to $160,253,000.

2 b) That the 2009 – 2011 Capital Budget for Drainage Services Utilities be increased from $402,298,000 to $415,922,000.

3. That the 2011 Budget for EPCOR’s Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant with revenues of $61,300,000 and expenditures of $55,900,000, be approved.

Finance & Treas.

3.5

Bylaw 15593 - Waste Management Fees Amendment No. 8

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That replacement Bylaw 15593 – Waste Management Fee Amendment No. 8 be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15593 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

Opposed:

B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

K. Krushell

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15593 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

Opposed:

B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Absent:

K. Krushell

Moved E. Gibbons - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15593 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15593 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
T. Caterina

Opposed:

B. Henderson, L. Sloan

3.6

Bylaw 15599 - Sewers Use Bylaw 9675 Amendment No. 27

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That replacement Bylaw 15599 be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - K. Krushell:

That Bylaw 15599 be read a first time

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - B. Anderson:

That Bylaw 15599 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - B. Anderson:

That Bylaw 15599 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - B. Anderson:

That Bylaw 15599 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

3.7

Bylaw 15600 - Sewers Bylaw 9425 Amendment No. 15

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15600 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15600 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15600 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That Bylaw 15600 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

3.8

Options to Reduce the 2011 Sanitary Drainage Budget

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That item 3.8 – Options to Reduce the 2011 Sanitary Drainage Budget be added to the agenda.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

That the $500,000 reduction from the Sanitary Drainage Utility be achieved by increasing the transfer of Net Income from Drainage Design and Construction from $750,000 to $1,250,000 on a one-time basis.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

2011 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET

4.1

2011 Proposed Operating Budget (Original Main Motion)

Moved T. Caterina - B. Henderson:

That the 2011 Proposed Operating Budget presented to City Council on November 9, 2010, with changes based on any approved budget Amendments, be approved as follows:

1. Tax-supported Operations based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy of $945,955,000 (3% increase for services and 2% for Neighbourhood Renewal).

2. Fleet Services with revenues of $149,751,000 and expenditures of $149,854,000.

3. Land Enterprise with revenues of $32,239,000 and expenditures of $23,250,000.

4. Non-cash 2011 budget adjustments for amortization of $358,981,000 and contributed assets of $120,006,000.

Amendment moved K. Diotte - E. Gibbons:

That section 1 of the motion of the floor be removed and replaced with the following:

1. Tax-supported Operations based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy of $918,955,000 (2% for Neighbourhood Renewal), and that the $27,000,000 reduction in the operating budget be managed at the discretion of the City Manager but there must not be any impact on direct services to citizens.

In Favour:

Lost

K. Diotte

Opposed:

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

ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

5.1

Verbal Presentation

L. Brenneis and R. Daviss, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

5.2

Increase to Fund Field Lining

Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch, be increased by $116,000 to fund field lining, on an ongoing basis, with funding from ongoing funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan

Opposed:

J. Batty, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

5.3

Increase to Fund Jump Pit

Amendment moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $54,000 to fund jump pit maintenance, on an ongoing basis, with funding from ongoing funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

5.4

Increase to Fund Three Additional Mowing Cycles

Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $462,000 to fund three additional mowing cycles, on an ongoing basis, with funding from ongoing funding available to City Council.

Amendment to Amendment moved J. Batty – K. Leibovici:

That "$462,000" be replaced with "$154,000"and that “three" be replaced with "one".

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

Amendment, put:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $462,000 to fund one additional mowing cycles, on an ongoing basis, with funding from ongoing funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

Opposed:

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

5.5

Increase to Fund Concept Plan for Centennial Park

Amendment moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $250,000 to fund a concept plan for Centennial Park on a one-time basis, with funding available from a decrease in EXPO 2017.

AMPW

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell,
K. Diotte, T. Caterina

5.6

Increase to Fund installation of Park Benches

Amendment moved A. Sohi - E. Gibbons:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $100,000 to fund the installation of park benches on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
T. Caterina

5.7

Change of Funding for Mosquito Control Program

Amendment moved K. Diotte - E. Gibbons:

That the Asset Management Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be amended by the reallocation of $194,000 as determined by Administration to the Mosquito Control Program, on an ongoing basis.

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

That “ongoing basis” be replaced with “with funding from an increase in the tax levy”.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, J. Batty

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Amendment, put:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be amended by the reallocation of $194,000 as determined by Administration to the Mosquito Control Program on an ongoing basis.

AMPW

In Favour:

Lost

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, T. Caterina

Opposed:

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

5.8

Increase to Fund Tree Pruning and Watering

Amendment moved B. Henderson - L. Sloan:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks be increased by $750,000 to fund tree pruning and watering, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson, D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

Opposed:

E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

6.1

Verbal Presentation

M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

J. Kabarchuk , P. Shapanski and W. Mandryk, Capital Construction Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

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

S. Farbrother, City Manager; R. Boutilier, General Manager and B. Stephenson, Transportation Department; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
M. Koziol, General Manager, and G. Teply, Capital Construction, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

6.2

Decrease to Neighbourhood Renewal Program

Amendment moved K. Leibovici - S. Mandel:

That the 2011 Operating Budget – Neighbourhood Renewal Program be reduced by $4,500,000, on an ongoing basis ad be allocated to the tax levy.

Construction

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

7.1

Verbal Presentation

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

R. Smyth and H. McRae, Community Services Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan - D. Loken:

Transition of Emergency Medical Services Dispatch to the Province

That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee Mid -2011 on the transition of Emergency Medical Services dispatch to the Province and any associated costs or impacts to Fire Rescue Services.

Community
Svcs.

Due Date:
2^nd Quarter 2011

CS Committee

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson, D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
K. Diotte, T. Caterina

Absent:

E. Gibbons, K. Krushell

7.2

Special Event Inspections - Additional Information

Moved K. Leibovici - K. Krushell:

That the November 29, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF007 be received for information.

Community
Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

7.3

Proposed Fee Structure for Federal and Provincial Government Bodies

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

That the November 29, 2010, Community Services Department report 2010CSF008 be received for information.

Community
Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

7.4

Bylaw 15597 - The City of Edmonton Emergency Response Fees and Charges Bylaw - Amendment No. 8

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15597 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15597 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Henderson - K. Krushell:

That Bylaw 15597 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Henderson – K. Krushell:

That Bylaws 15597 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

7.5

Increase to fund Scona Pool

Amendment moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Community Facility Services be increased by $300,000 to fund Scona Pool operating, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

7.6

Increase to Fund Community Facility Services Partnership Capital Grant Program

Amendment moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget – Community Facility Services be increased by $1,000,000 on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Lost

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

Opposed:

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

7.7

Increase to Fund Art Gallery of Alberta Keeping the Doors Open Grant Program

Amendment moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Neighbourhood and Community Development Program be increased by $325,000 to fund Art Gallery of Alberta: Keeping the Doors Open Grant Program, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

7.8

Increase to Fund Family and Community Support Services Service Support for Emergency Funding

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Neighbourhood and Community Development Program be increased by $1,000,000 to fund Family and Community Support Services Service Support for emergency funding for groups currently funded, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

7.9

Increase to Fund City Recreation Facilities Passes

Amendment moved L. Sloan - A. Sohi:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget - Community Facility Services be increased by $1,900,013 to fund the maintenance of the City recreation facility fee schedule at 2010 levels, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Amendment to Amendment moved A. Sohi – S. Mandel:

That "$1,900,013" be replaced with “$744,000".

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

In Favour:

Lost

B. Henderson, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
T. Caterina

Amended, put:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Community Facility Services be increased by $744,000 to fund the maintenance of the City recreation facility fee schedule at 2010 levels, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Lost

A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty,
K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

7.10

Increase to Fund the Terwilliger Community Recreation Centre Passes

Amendment moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That the Community Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Community Facility Services be increased by $500,000 to fund the maintenance of the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre fees at a rate equivalent to other City facilities, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Lost

L. Sloan

Opposed:

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

CORPORATE EXPENDITURE AND REVIEW

8.1

Verbal Presentation

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

R. Boutillier, General Manager, Transportation Department; and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department; and C. Engelking, Finance and Treasury Department, answered Council's questions.

8.2

Increase to Fund Two Mott Mowers

Amendment moved B. Anderson - K. Diotte:

That the Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget - Parks Branch be increased by $274,000 to fund two Mott Mowers on a one-time basis, with funding from 2010 Council Contingency.

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson -
E. Gibbons:

That “Asset Management and Public Works Department 2011 Operating Budget – Parks Branch” be deleted and replaced with “Capital Project Financing, Corporate Programs 2011 Operating Budget,” and that, “with funding from 2010 Council Contingency” be deleted and replaced with, “with one time funding available to City Council.”

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, T. Caterina

Amendment as Amended, put:

That the Capital Project Financing, Corporate Programs 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $274,000 to fund two Mott Mowers on a one-time basis, with one-time funding available to City Council.

AMPW

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
K. Krushell, T. Caterina, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici

8.3

Increase to Fund Glass Replacement Project at Citadel Theatre

Amendment moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

That the Corporate Expenditures - Corporate Programs 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $381,000, to fund unexpected structural issues at the Citadel Theatre (glass replacement project), on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

8.4

Decrease from Corporate Expenditure

Amendment moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2011 Operating Budget- Expenditure be decreased by $9,000,000 from expenditure, on an ongoing basis, and be allocated to the tax levy.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

9.1

Verbal Presentation

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

A. Jarman, Corporate Services Department (Law), J, MacPherson, S. Rapanos, R. Klatchuk, and C. Moore, Corporate Services Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions

Moved K. Leibovici - S. Mandel:

Total Contracted and Non-Contracted Security Costs

That Administration provide a report to Council on the total contracted and non-contracted security costs within the organization and which Administrative Directives are in place to determine security requests from departments.

Corporate Svcs./DCMO

Due Date

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec.

Committee

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Absent:

B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

Heartland Project Intervener Timelines

That Administration provide a report early in 2011 to Council on the Heartland Transmission Project intervener timelines and submission components prepared.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date

Mar. 16, 2011

City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

Assessment Review Board Appeals

That Administration provided a report early 2011 on Assessment Review Board appeals, recent legislation changes and trend considerations for administering these matters.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved S. Mandel - K. Leibovici:

Intra-Municipal Charges and Shared Services

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee, in the second quarter of 2011, with a complete breakdown of intra-municipal charges with a financial business case, and an analysis of shared services and accompanying business cases.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:

2^nd Quarter 2011

Exec.

Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.2

Increase to Fund Aviation Museum Operations

Amendment moved K. Krushell – E. Gibbons:

Amendment to Amendment moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

That "subject to the business plan being brought to City Council via Transportation and Public Works Committee” be added.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Amendment as Amended, put:

That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2011 Operating Budget- Expenditure be increased by $200,000 to fund Aviation Museum operations, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available for City Council; subject to the business plan being brought to City Council via Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.3

Decrease in Funding of Annual Municipal Census

Amendment moved K. Leibovici - S. Mandel:

That the Corporate Services Department 2011 Operating Budget- Office of the City Clerk, be decreased by $1,855,000 from the annual Municipal census, on an ongoing basis, and be allocated to the tax levy.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

K. Diotte

9.4

Increase to Fund World Heavy Oil Congress

Amendment moved J. Batty - S. Mandel:

That the Corporate Services Department - Corporate Events 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $200,000 to fund the World Heavy Oil Congress, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Diotte

9.5

Increase to Fund World Jr. Hockey Championships

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - A. Sohi:

That the Corporate Services Department - Corporate Events 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $250,000 to fund the World Jr. Hockey Championships, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.6

Funding for Edmonton Salutes

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - D. Loken:

That the Corporate Services Department 2011 Operating Budget - Edmonton Salutes be increased by $60,000 to fund costs including Troops returning, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

10.

FINANCE AND TREASURY DEPARTMENT

10.1

Verbal Presentation

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

10.2

Remaining One-Time Funding Available to City Council

Amendment moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

That $1,895,000 remaining in one-time funding available to City Council be added to 2011 Council Contingency.

Amendment to Amendment moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

That "2011 Council Contingency" be replaced with "financial strategy".

In Favour:

Carried

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

Amendment as Amended, put:

That $1,895,000 remaining in one-time funding available to City Council be added to financial strategy.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

11.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

11.1

Verbal Presentation

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

11.2

Increase to Fund Councillors' Research Assistants

Amendment moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the Mayor and Councillors 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $48,000 to fund moving Councillors' Research Assistants from the Special Services Agreements, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Diotte

12.

OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

12.1

Verbal Presentation

There was no presentation provided.

12.2

Office of the City Auditor 2011 Proposed Budget

Moved J. Batty - L. Sloan:

That the November 10, 2010, Audit Committee Report 1, be received for information.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

13.

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

13.1

Verbal Presentation

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

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

Moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:

Cost of EXPO 2017 Bid

That the City Manager prepare a detailed list of all expenditures incurred by the City of Edmonton related to the preparation of the EXPO 2017 bid and submit a request to the Federal Government for a refund of all costs.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

L. Sloan, T. Caterina

13.2

Decrease from EXPO 2017

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That the City Manager's Office 2011 Operating Budget be reduced by $900,000 from EXPO 2017 on a one-time basis.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Diotte

13.3

Decrease in Overall Cost of Management

Amendment moved S. Mandel - K. Leibovici:

That the 2011 Operating budget, overall cost of management, be reduced by $1,000,000 at the discretion of the City Manager, on an ongoing basis, and be allocated to the tax levy.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

L. Sloan

14.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

14.1

Verbal Presentation

J. Tustian, Deputy City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. H. Crone, Deputy City Manager’s Office; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved S. Mandel - D. Iveson:

Regional Initiatives 2011 Operating Budget Implications

That the City Manager provide a report to Executive Committee on the Regional Initiatives 2011 Operating Budget implications.

Deputy City Manager

Due Date:

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

14.2

Increase to Fund Churchill Square Programming

Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Loken:

That the Deputy City Manager's Office 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $250,000 to fund Churchill Square programming, on a one-time basis, with funding available from one-time funding available to City Council.

Amendment to Amendment moved S. Mandel - D. Loken:

That "subject to a report being brought to City Council via Executive Committee" be added.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Amendment as Amended, put:

Deputy City Manager

Due Date:

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

14.3

Increase to Fund Responsible Hospitality Edmonton

Amendment moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

That the Deputy City Manager's Office 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $250,000 to fund a Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Program Initiatives Manager and Support, on a one-time basis, with funding available from 2010 Council Contingency.

Amendment to Amendment moved K. Krushell - S. Mandel:

That "subject to a report being brought to City Council via Executive Committee" be added.

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Absent:

D. Iveson

Amendment as Amended, put:

Deputy City Manager

Due Date:

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec.

Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

15.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

15.1

Verbal Presentation

G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. J. Wilson, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

P. Ohm, S. Mackie, J. Wilson and B. Dykstra, Planning and Development Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

Facade Improvement Program Policy

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the Facade Improvement Program policy and the possibilities of broadening the criteria beyond Business Revitalization Zones and looking at long term funding for the program.

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

Feb 24, 2011

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

15.2

Bylaw 15596 - A Bylaw to Amend Fee Schedules for; Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145, The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 8664, Business Licence Bylaw 13138, City Streets Development Control Bylaw 12513, Escort Licensing Bylaw 12452, Exotic Entertainers Bylaw 10398, Massage Practitioner Bylaw 10396 and The Mechanical Permits Bylaw 11007

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15596 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15596 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15596 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15596 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

15.3

Bylaw 15587 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fee Schedule for the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 14700

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15587 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15587 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15587 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15587 be read a third time

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

15.4

Bylaw 15544 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton Amendment No. 2

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15544 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15544 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15544 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That Bylaw 15544 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

15.5

Increase to Fund Facade Improvement Program

Amendment moved E. Gibbons - K. Leibovici:

That the Planning and Development Department - Planning, Policy, and Community Standards 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $900,000 to fund the Façade Improvement Program on a ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Anderson - D. Iveson:

That "ongoing basis with funding from an increase in the tax levy" be replaced with "with one-time funding available to City Council".:

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson, K. Diotte

Amendment as Amended, put:

That the Planning and Development Department- Planning, Policy, and Community Standards 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $900,000 to fund the Façade Improvement Program on a one-time basis, with one-time funding available to City Council.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

15.6

Increase to Fund Education and Awareness Campaign on Weed Control

Amendment moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That the Planning and Development Department- Planning, Policy, and Community Standards 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $40,000 to fund a focused education, awareness and media campaign on weed control, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Amendment to Amendment moved B. Henderson - D. Loken:

That “ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy." be replaced with " with one-time funding available to City Council."

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, K. Krushell, L. Sloan

Amendment as Amended, put:

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, T. Caterina

Opposed:

S. Mandel, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan

15.7

Increase to Fund Four Additional Temporary Weed Inspectors

Amendment moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That the Planning and Development Department 2011 Operating Budget- Planning, Policy, and Community Standards be increased by $90,000 to fund four additional temporary weed inspectors (1.66 FTEs), on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Amendment to Amendment moved K. Leibovici - S. Mandel:

That " on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy " be replaced with " with one-time funding available to City Council "

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte

Amendment as Amended, put B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

That the Planning and Development Department 2011 Operating Budget - Planning, Policy, and Community Standards be increased by $90,000 to fund four additional temporary weed inspectors (1.66 FTEs), on a one-time basis, with one-time funding available to City Council.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

S. Mandel, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici

15.8

Increase to Fund Renewal of Area Redevelopment Plans

Amendment moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That the Planning and Development Department 2011 Operating Budget- Current Planning be increased by $1,000,000 to fund Area Redevelopment Plans including those associated with revitalization strategies and mature neighbourhoods, on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council.

Planning & Dev.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

Opposed:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

15.9

Increase to Fund Regional Economic Strategy

Amendment moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:

That the Planning and Development Department 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $860,000 to fund The Way We Prosper, including a Regional economic strategy on a one-time basis, with funding from one-time funding available to City Council; subject to a report to come to Council through Executive Committee outlining the regional economic contribution.

Planning &
Dev.

Due Date:

Mar. 9, 2011

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

P. Ohm, S. Mackie, J. Wilson and B. Dykstra, Planning and Development Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

16.

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

16.1

Verbal Presentation

R. Boutilier, General Manager, C. Stolte, B. Latte, and B. Stephenson, Transportation Department; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved L. Sloan - D. Loken:

Annual Seniors Transit Passes

That Administration provide a report in second quarter of 2011 on alternative approaches to annual seniors transit passes (including DATS).

Transportation

Due Date:

2^nd Quarter 2011

TPW Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Krushell, T. Caterina

Moved D. Loken - K. Leibovici:

Permitted Use of Alcohol Advertising on Buses

That Administration provide a report regarding the permitted use of alcohol advertising on buses; revenue generation and ability to influence messaging.

Transportation

Due Date:

Jan 19, 2011

City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

16.2

LRT Central Area Circular Timeline and Funding

Moved J. Batty - S. Mandel:

That the November 29, 2010, Transportation Department report 2010TD6681, be postponed to the second Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting in January 2011.

Transportation

Due Date:

Jan. 25, 2011

TPW Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Diotte

16.3

Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekend Transit Service (Silver Berry, Tamarack, Schonsee, and Ellerslie Crossing)

Amendment moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That the Transportation Department 2011 Operating Budget - Public Transit be increased by $107,000 to fund mid-day weekend transit service for Silver Berry, Tamarack, Schonsee, and Ellerslie Crossing, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

16.4

Increase to Fund Mid-day Weekday Transit Service (Cameron Heights, Hamptons, Charlesworth, and Northwest Industrial)

Amendment moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

That the Transportation Department 2011 Operating Budget - Public Transit be increased by $266,000 to fund mid-day weekday transit service for Cameron Heights, Hamptons, Charlesworth, and Northwest Industrial along 137 Avenue and 170 Street, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

16.5

Increase to Fund Weekday Early Evening Bus Service

Amendment moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

That the Transportation Department 2011 Operating Budget - Public Transit be increased by $210,000 to fund weekday early evening bus service, on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

16.6

Increase to Fund Transit Security Officers

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

That the Transportation Department 2011 Operating Budget - Public Transit be increased by $1,000,000 to fund Transit Security Officers, on an ongoing basis, with funding from the tax levy; subject to a report to City Council via Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Transportation

Due Date:

Mar. 22, 2011

TPW

Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

17.

CIVIC AGENCIES

17.1

Edmonton Public Library

L. Cook, Edmonton Public Library, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Increase to Fund Library Sunday Hours of Service

Amendment moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

That the Edmonton Public Library 2011 Operating Budget for Sunday Hours of Service (Abottsfield, Calder, Capilano, Highlands, Jasper Place, Sprucewood) be increased by $136,000, on an ongoing basis, with ongoing funding available to City Council.

EPL

In Favour:

Carried

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

17.2

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

H. Yip, R. Gilbertson and M. Hale, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

Edmonton as a Leading Mid-Sized City by 2030

That Administration work with Edmonton Economic Development Corporation provide a report on how successful Edmonton Economic Development Corporation is in achieving the vision that Edmonton is recognized as one of the world's leading mid-sized cities by 2030, and that the first report be provided to City Council in the first quarter of 2011.

Planning & Dev./EEDC

Due Date:

1^st Quarter 2011

City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

L. Sloan

17.3

Edmonton Arts Council

M. Mann, Edmonton Arts Council; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Increase to Fund Edmonton Arts Council Operations and Grant Programs

Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel:

That the Edmonton Arts Council 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $2,000,000 to fund ongoing operations and grant programs on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

Increase to Fund Creative Age Festival

Amendment moved L. Sloan - S. Mandel:

That the Edmonton Arts Council 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $100,000 in two parts:(1) $50,000 ongoing funding for programming and administration of the Creative Age Festival with funding available from ongoing funding available to City Council; and (2) $50,000 one-time funding for creation of a permanent organizational framework for the Creative Age Festival with one-time funding available to City Council.

Amendment to Amendment moved J. Batty - S. Mandel:

That "ongoing" be replaced with "one-time" and "$50,000 one-time funding" be replaced with " Work with Arts Council".

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Anderson, K. Diotte

Amendment as Amended, put:

That the Edmonton Arts Council 2011 Operating Budget be increased by $100,000 in two parts:(1) $50,000 ongoing funding for programming and administration of the Creative Age Festival with funding available from one-time funding available to City Council; and (2) Work with Arts Council for creation of a permanent organizational framework for the Creative Age Festival with one-time funding available to City Council.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Anderson, K. Diotte

17.4

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

A. Bolstad, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues; V. Dorian, Prince Rupert Community League; L. Scott, Goldbar Community League; and H. Gray, McKernan Community League, made presentations. A. Bolstad, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, answered Council's questions.

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

Increase to Fund Community League Infrastructure Grant

Amendment moved J. Batty - K. Krushell:

That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Operating Budget be increased by $1,452,000 to fund the Community League Infrastructure Grant on an ongoing basis, with funding ongoing funding available to City Council.

EFCL

In Favour:

Carried

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

Increase to Fund Community League Operating Grant

Amendment moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:

That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Operating Budget be increased by $668,000 to fund the Community League Operating Grant on an ongoing basis, with funding available from ongoing funding from an increase to the tax levy.

EFCL

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Opposed:

S. Mandel, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

17.5

Edmonton Homeless Commission

H. Danchilla, Vice Chair, Edmonton Homeless Commission, made a presentation.

J. Freeman, Executive Director, and H. Danchilla, Edmonton Homeless Commission, answered Council's questions.

Increase to Fund Edmonton Homeless Commission

Moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel:

That the Edmonton Homeless Commission 2011 Operating Budget to fund General Operating, be increased by $578,000 on an ongoing basis, with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

Edmonton Homeless Commission

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte

17.6

Greater Edmonton Foundation

R. Swonek, Executive Director, Greater Edmonton Foundation, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

18.

EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION

18.1

Verbal Presentation

B. Gibson, Edmonton Police Commission, made a presentation. M. Boyd, Police Chief, answered Council's questions.

19.

2011 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET (REVISED MAIN MOTION)

Motion as Amended, put T. Caterina - B. Henderson:

That the 2011 Proposed Operating Budget presented to City Council on November 9, 2010, with changes based on any approved budget amendments, be approved as follows:

1. Tax-supported Operations based on a total property and payment-in-lieu tax levy of $935,602,000 (2.35% increase for general civic purposes and 1.50% for Neighbourhood Renewal).

2. Fleet Services with revenues of $149,751,000 and expenditures of $149,854,000.

3. Land Enterprise with revenues of $32,239,000 and expenditures of $23,250,000.

4. Non-cash 2011 budget for amortization of $358,981,000 and contributed assets of $120,006,000.

Finance & Treas.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, L. Sloan

20.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO BE ADDED

21.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any notices of motions. There were none.

22.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m. on December 9, 2010.

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Chair City Clerk