CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


February 16, 2011  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

S. Mandel

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS              5

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      5

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              5

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         5

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      5

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING        5

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                5

5.1        Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw                             5

4.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        Heartland Project Intervener Timelines                                         6

6.2        Change to Council Calendar - City Manager and

             City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee                       6

6.3        Update on North LRT                                                                         7

6.4        Review of City Hall Public Space Use Policy A1432                  7

6.5        Art Gallery of Alberta 2011 Keeping the Doors

             Open Investment Grant                                                                      8

6.6        Policy for Liquor Advertising on Edmonton Transit

             System Equipment and Property                                                    8

6.7        Sources of Funding for Enhancing LRT Fleet

             Capacity                                                                                                 8

6.8        LRT Central Area Circular Timeline and Funding                     10

6.9        Southeast and West LRT - Construction Delivery

             Method                                                                                                  10

6.10       Funding for Arterial Road Widening Backlog                          12

6.11       Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Service Package

             Work Plan - Jasper Avenue Entertainment Working

             Group Implementation Plan                                                            13

6.12       McDougall United Church - Request for Council

             Contingency                                                                                       13

6.13       Metropolis - A New Winter Festival                                              14

6.14       Capital Budget Process Changes for Neighbourhood

             Renewal Program                                                                              15

6.15       Process for Facilitated Session - March 1, 2011,

             City Council Meeting                                                                         15

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              15

7.1        Bylaw 15665                                                                                       16

7.2        Bylaw 15666                                                                                       17

7.3        Bylaw 15667                                                                                       18

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                          19

8.1        Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)                                                  19

8.2        CRTC Decision (D. Iveson)                                                             21

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         19

9.1        Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Combative

             Sports Commission                                                                          21

9.2        Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy -

             Residential Tenancy Advisory Committee                                  22

9.3        Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

             Transportation and Public Works Committee                            19

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      22

11.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                23

 

 

 

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Action

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Action

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Action

 

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3 readings

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Referred

Laid over

 

 

Carried

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor B. Henderson called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the February 16, 2011, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

6.3  Update on North LRT

6.7  Sources of Funding for Enhancing LRT Fleet Capacity

6.8  LRT Central Area Circulator Timeline and Funding

6.9  Southeast and West LRT – Construction Delivery Method

6.10  Funding for Arterial Road Widening Backlog

6.11  Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Service Package Work Plan – Jasper Avenue Entertainment Working Group Implementation Plan

6.12  McDougall United Church – Request for Council Contingency

6.13  Metropolis – A New Winter Festival

6.14  Capital Budget Process Changes for Neighbourhood Renewal Program

6.15  Process for Facilitated Session – March 1, 2011, City Council Meeting

9.2  Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy – Residential Tenancy Advisory Committee - Private

9.3  Civic Agency Appointment Recommendation from Transportation and Public Works Committee - Private

Replacement Pages:

6.3  Update on North LRT – Page 1

6.7  Sources of Funding for Enhancing LRT Fleet Capacity – Attachment 2

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the following Council meeting minutes be adopted:

  • January 31, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
  • February 1, 2011, Special City Council
  • February 2, 2011, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Canadian Urban Transit Association Outstanding Achievement Award (A. Sohi)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Councillor A. Sohi congratulated Transit Operator William Wang for receiving the Canadian Urban Transit Association Outstanding Achievement Award. Mr. Wang was the operator in the summer of 2009 and 2010, for the Orphan Charters, visiting from Chengdu, China.  Throughout their stay in our City, Mr. Wang continually went the extra mile, from decorating the bus to providing special snacks for the children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brander Gardens Elementary School (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor B. Henderson welcomed the students of Brander Gardens Elementary School and their teacher Mrs. Lare.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Canadian Police Canine Association Police Dog Trial Championships (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Councillor K. Leibovici congratulated Constable Bart Lawczynski and Police Service Dog Flint, for their first place award in the 2010 Canadian Police Canine Association Policy Dog Championships this past September in Prince Albert Saskatchewan.  Three other Edmonton Police Service Canine members also made an excellent showing at the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

West and Southeast LRT Award of Excellence (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor B. Henderson congratulated Transportation Department for being recognized by the Consulting Engineers of Alberta for the West and Southeast LRT planning studies Award of Excellence.  The project was recognized for its vision for transit, promoting sustainability and opportunities for transit-oriented development. 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate:  6.1, 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.13.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved T. Caterina – L. Sloan:

 

 

 

1.      That the following items be considered together:

6.3  Update on North LRT

6.7  Sources of Funding for Enhancing LRT Fleet Capacity

2.      That the following item be time specific at 1:30 p.m.

8.1  Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

There were no bylaws selected for debate.

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries

 

5.

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of April 6, 2011, be approved.

 

Transportation

Due Date:

Apr. 6, 2011

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Heartland Project Intervener Timelines

 

 

 

M. Young, Corporate Services Department (Law), made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Anderson:

 

 

 

That the February 16, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COL002, be received for information.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.2

Change to Council Calendar - City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the March 7, 2011, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting, be moved to March 14, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Office of the City Clerk Boardroom.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.3

Update on North LRT

 

 

 

Items 6.3 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the project restriction of “subject to receiving Green TRIP funding” for Project 08-66-1672, North LRT (Downtown to NAIT), be removed.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.4

Review of City Hall Public Space Use Policy A1432

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the City Hall Public Space Use Policy C561 be approved.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.5

Art Gallery of Alberta 2011 Keeping the Doors Open Investment Grant

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

1.      Payment of the first installment of the Art Gallery of Alberta’s 2011 Community Investment Grant in the amount of $683,906 be approved.

2.      The second installment be approved and issued following a review of the Gallery’s 2010 audited financial statements.

 

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.6

Policy for Liquor Advertising on Edmonton Transit System Equipment and Property

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Policy C559, Liquor Advertising on Edmonton Transit System Equipment and Property, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 8, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD6436, be approved.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.7

Sources of Funding for Enhancing LRT Fleet Capacity

 

 

 

Items 6.3 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

1.      That the budget adjustment to the North LRT (Downtown to NAIT)
(08-66-1672) increase from
$725 million to $755 million, for the purchase of an additional ten light rail vehicles, be approved.

2.      That capital profile, 08-66-1672, as outlined in the revised Attachment 2, of the February 8, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FS7060, amending the financing sources be approved as follows:

a.      increase Green Trip from
$420 million to $496.7 million

b.      add financing from the Federal Government Building Canada Fund for $100 million

c.      amend the City’s funding contributions by decreasing the tax supported debt to $117 million from $235 million, decreasing Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) to
$21 million from $60 million, increasing the LRT Reserve to
$20 million from $10 million and adding $0.3 million of other financing

3.      That an amendment to the existing light rail vehicle contract with Siemens Canada Limited be approved, to permit the purchase of ten additional light rail vehicles for the North LRT (Downtown to NAIT), and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

 

Finance & Treas.

Transportation

 

 

 

 

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.8

LRT Central Area Circulator Timeline and Funding

 

 

 

B. Latte and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Administration suspend planning for the Central Area LRT Circulator and that any budget service package relevant to the Central Area LRT Circulator be brought to City Council after the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget is approved.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Henderson, D. Iveson, L. Sloan

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

6.9

Southeast and West LRT - Construction Delivery Method

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - T. Caterina:

That Administration provide a report:

a. outlining a proposal for a design-build for the Southeast LRT from Churchill to Whitemud

b. formulating a plan for funding the West line, Northwest line and the balance of the Southeast line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That part a. be replaced with:

a. outlining a proposal for a design-build for the Southeast to West LRT line originating from the Maintenance Facility, and that the report describe how much can be built with the available funds, as well as recommendations for how to phase the project and prioritize the phases.

 

 

 

 

R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, and General Manager, Capital Construction Department; answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That part b. be replaced with:

b. options for a government relations strategy to secure funds to complete the LRT network in a timely fashion.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk; answered Council’s questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson

 

 

Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That Administration provide a report:

Southeast and West LRT Line – Source of Funding and Phasing Schedule

a. outlining a proposal for a design-build for the Southeast to West LRT line originating from the Maintenance Facility, and that the report describe how much can be built with the available funds, as well as recommendations for how to phase the project and prioritize the phases

Government Relations Strategy to Fund the LRT Network

b. options for a government relations strategy to secure funds to complete the LRT network in a timely fashion.

 

Finance & Treas.

Transportation

Capital Construction

Due Date:
April 12, 2011

 

TPW Committee

 

 

City Manager

Capital Construction

Transportation

Due Date:

Apr. 27, 2011

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Administration make a formal presentation to the Federal and Provincial representatives on the status update of the Southeast and West LRT planning.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Henderson

 

 

6.10

Funding for Arterial Road Widening Backlog

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Administration bring options to the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget on the expansion of two to four lane arterial roads, as well as funding options for four to six lane arterial roads.

 

Transportation

Due Date:

To Be Determined

Capital Budget

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

 

6.11

Responsible Hospitality Edmonton Service Package Work
Plan - Jasper Avenue Entertainment Working Group Implementation Plan

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the approved 2011 budget of $250,000 be released to allow the Implementation Plan to proceed.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

6.12

McDougall United Church - Request for Council Contingency

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

1.       That a grant of up to $100,000 be allocated to the McDougall United Church, as a significant unique and historical community asset, to cover costs of the re-roofing and repairs with funding from the 2011 Council Contingency Fund.

McDougall United Church – Status Report

2.   That Administration:

a.      work with McDougall United Church to pursue a historical resource designation and if successful, the funding be transferred back into the Council Contingency Fund

b.      provide a status report back to Executive Committee

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Svcs.

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To be determined

 

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

6.13

Metropolis - A New Winter Festival

 

 

 

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; G. Albi, Events Edmonton; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

That a one-time grant of up to $215,000 less any grants received through the Edmonton Arts Council's winter festival grant program, consisting of $150,000 in cash and $65,000 in civic services, be provided to Events Edmonton for the 2011-2012 Metropolis, a new winter festival, subject to entering into an agreement satisfactory to the City Manager (Source of funds:  Internal Resources).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson – K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the following be added at the end of the sentence:

“and subject to the Arts Council providing a report to  Executive Committee on their review of the Metropolis application to the Winter Festival grants."

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan

 

 

Motion, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

Metropolis – Winter Festival Grant

That a one-time grant of up to $215,000 less any grants received through the Edmonton Arts Council's winter festival grant program, consisting of $150,000 in cash and $65,000 in civic services, be provided to Events Edmonton for the 2011-2012 Metropolis, a new winter festival, subject to entering into an agreement satisfactory to the City Manager (Source of funds:  Internal Resources), and subject to the Arts Council providing a report to Executive Committee on their review of the Metropolis application for the Winter Festival grants.

Community

Svcs.

 

Arts Council

Due Date:

To be determined

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

6.14

Capital Budget Process Changes for Neighbourhood Renewal Program

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Administration examine other historical allocated funds with respect to the Neigbhourhood Renewal Program and provide this information with the Capital Profile at the appropriate time.

 

Finance & Treas.

Due Date:

To Be Determined

Capital Budget

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

6.15

Process for Facilitated Session - March 1, 2011, City Council Meeting

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

1. That for the March 1, 2011, City Council meeting, the item pertaining to performance measures be the first item of business, and that the Cornerstones and future housing directions item be the second item of business.

2. That for the March 1, 2011, City Council meeting, sections 26, 54, 124 and 127 of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300, be suspended.

3. That the March 1, 2011, City Council meeting be held in the Heritage Room.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15665

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15665 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15665 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15665 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15665 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

7.2

Bylaw 15666

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15666 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15666 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15666 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15666 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

7.3

Bylaw 15667

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15667 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15667 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15667 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15667 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)

 

 

 

Moved K. Diotte - L. Sloan:

That the City Manager engage an independent party to conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the City's snow and ice control program, including, but not limited to:

a) How Edmonton's snow and ice control operations compares to the current best-practices in several other cities, including, if possible, Ottawa and Montreal, that receive similar or more snowfall than us.

b) Information that compares other municipalities' processes, equipment, resources and structures to the ones our City uses to direct and manage its snow and ice control operations and activities when intense winter weather occurs.

c) Information to compare with other cities, our efficiency, speed, and accessibility of the snow and ice control program delivery when faced with severe winter conditions.

d) Information to gauge if our program is effective, efficient and productive in the use of information, material, equipment and labour (both in-house and contracted services),

and prepare a report for the April 12, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, with the results of the review and with possible revisions to appropriate City Policy.

B. Stephenson and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to the March 8, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, to be considered in conjunction with the other reports on snow removal.

Moved K. Diotte – L. Sloan:

(Made at the February 16, 2011, City Council meeting)

That the City Manager engage an independent party to conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the City's snow and ice control program, including, but not limited to:

a) How Edmonton's snow and ice control operations compares to the current best-practices in several other cities, including, if possible, Ottawa and Montreal, that receive similar or more snowfall than us.

b) Information that compares other municipalities' processes, equipment, resources and structures to the ones our City uses to direct and manage its snow and ice control operations and activities when intense winter weather occurs.

c) Information to compare with other cities, our efficiency, speed, and accessibility of the snow and ice control program delivery when faced with severe winter conditions.

d) Information to gauge if our program is effective, efficient and productive in the use of information, material, equipment and labour (both in-house and contracted services)

and prepare a report for the April 12, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, with the results of the review and with possible revisions to appropriate City Policy.

 

Transportation

 

Due Date: Mar. 8, 2011,

 

TPW Committee

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel

 

 

8.2

CRTC Decision (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Laid over to March 2, 2011, City Council meeting

 

 

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Combative Sports Commission

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the individual outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 7, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COC026, be appointed to the Combative Sports Commission for the term ending December 31, 2011.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

9.2

Request for Direction to Fill Vacancy - Residential Tenancy Advisory Committee

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the February 9, 2011 Corporate Services Department report 2011COC027, be appointed to the Residential Tenancy Advisory Committee for the term ending December 31, 2011.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

9.3

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and Public Works Committee

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations for Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 8, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee Report 3, be approved for the term ending December 31, 2011.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, E. Gibbons

 

 

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

Deputy Mayor B. Henderson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion.  There were none.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Council adjourned at 3.34 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk