CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

March 16, 2011 – 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

L. Cochrane, Acting City Manager

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 4 2.1 Select Items for Debate 4 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 6 5. STATUS REPORT - NONE 6 4. REPORTS 6 6.1 2011 Tax Public Auction Resolution 6 6.2 Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte) 7 6.3 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (homeEd) Financial Review 7 6.4 Appointment of a New Board Member - Old Strathcona Business Association 2011 Board of Directors 7 6.5 Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 8 6.6 Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 8 6.7 Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 8 6.8 Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program Extension - John Janzen Nature Centre Expansion Project 9 6.9 Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program Extension - Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool 9 6.10 Snow Removal Strategies 9 6.12 River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Application and River Valley Structural Plan Overlay - River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Announcement 12 6.13 Process to Review Council Advisory Committees 13 6.14 Change to Council Calendar - Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting 13 6.15 Additional Snow Vehicles/Equipment Purchasing Alternatives 13 7. BYLAWS 14 7.1 Bylaw 15689, To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting 14 7.2 Bylaw 15671 - To Designate the Chandler Barn as a Municipal Historic Resource, Amendment No. 1 15 7.3 Bylaw 15719 - Amendment No. 1 to Bylaw 14400, Vehicle for Hire Commission Bylaw 16 8. MOTIONS PENDING 17 8.1 CRTC Decision (D. Iveson) 17 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17 9.1 Reappointment Recommendation - Vehicle for Hire Commission 17 9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and Public Works Committee 18 9.3 41 Avenue SW - Highway 2 Interchange - Project Budget Adjustment 18 9.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Endorsement of a Councillor as a Candidate to an Elected Position 19 9.5 Capital Region Board - Verbal Report 20 10. NOTICES OF MOTION 20 11. ADJOURNMENT 20	Carried Carried See Minutes See Minutes None See Minutes None See Minutes None None Carried Withdrawn Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried 3 readings 3 readings 3 readings See Minutes Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried

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 4

2.1 Select Items for Debate 4

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 6

5. STATUS REPORT - NONE 6

4. REPORTS 6

6.1 2011 Tax Public Auction Resolution 6

6.2 Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte) 7

6.3 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (homeEd) Financial

Review 7

6.4 Appointment of a New Board Member - Old

Strathcona Business Association 2011 Board of

Directors 7

6.5 Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 8

6.6 Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off 8

6.7 Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for

Write-Off 8

6.8 Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program

Extension - John Janzen Nature Centre Expansion

Project 9

6.9 Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program

Extension - Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool 9

6.10 Snow Removal Strategies 9

6.12 River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Application

and River Valley Structural Plan Overlay - River

Valley Alliance Federal Funding Announcement 12

6.13 Process to Review Council Advisory Committees 13

6.14 Change to Council Calendar - Contaminated Gas

Stations Task Force meeting 13

6.15 Additional Snow Vehicles/Equipment Purchasing

Alternatives 13

7. BYLAWS 14

7.1 Bylaw 15689, To authorize the City of Edmonton to

impose a special tax for the repair and

maintenance of Alley Lighting 14

7.2 Bylaw 15671 - To Designate the Chandler Barn as a

Municipal Historic Resource, Amendment No. 1 15

7.3 Bylaw 15719 - Amendment No. 1 to Bylaw 14400,

Vehicle for Hire Commission Bylaw 16

8. MOTIONS PENDING 17

8.1 CRTC Decision (D. Iveson) 17

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17

9.1 Reappointment Recommendation - Vehicle for Hire

Commission 17

9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

Transportation and Public Works Committee 18

9.3 41 Avenue SW - Highway 2 Interchange - Project

Budget Adjustment 18

9.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities -

Endorsement of a Councillor as a Candidate to an

Elected Position 19

9.5 Capital Region Board - Verbal Report 20

10. NOTICES OF MOTION 20

11. ADJOURNMENT 20

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Carried

Withdrawn

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Action

Carried

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Carried

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Deputy Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at
9:34 a.m.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

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

Additions:

6.2 Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)

6.10 Snow Removal Strategies

6.12 River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Application and River Valley Structural Plan Overlay

River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Announcement

6.13 Process to Review Council Advisory Committees

6.14 Change to Council Calendar – Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting

6.15 Additional Snow Vehicles/Equipment Purchasing Alternatives

9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and Public Works Committee - Private

9.3 41 Avenue SW – Highway 2 Interchange – Project Budget Adjustment - Private

9.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Endorsement of a Councillor as a Candidate to an Elected Position - Private

9.5 Capital Region Board – Verbal Report - Private

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - D. Loken:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

February 28, 2011, City Council
February 28, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
March 1, 2011, City Council
March 2, 2011, City Council

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

1.4

Protocol Items

Ecole Bishop Savaryn School ( D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor D. Iveson welcomed the students of Ecole Bishop Savaryn School and their teacher Miss K. Pearse.

Passing of Mr. Bruce Campbell (E. Gibbons)

On March 12, 2011, former City Councillor Bruce Campbell passed away at the age of 87. A memorial service was held March 15, 2011, at St. Andrews Church, and attended by Mayor S. Mandel, Councillors J. Batty and E. Gibbons. A more formal presentation will be held in the spring at City Hall.

St. Maria Goretti School (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor D. Iveson welcomed the students of St. Maria Goretti School and their teacher Ms. P. Mullane.

Anne Fitzgerald School (D. Iveson)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor D. Iveson welcomed the students of Anne Fitzgerald School and their teacher Ms. Ewasiuk.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.10, 6.15, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

Moved K. Diotte - B. Henderson:

That items 6.2, 6.10 and 6.15 be heard in the following order:

6.10 Snow Removal Strategies

6.15 Additional Snow Vehicles/Equipment Purchasing Alternatives

6.2 Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

There were no bylaws selected for debate.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Smoking in Outdoor Shared Spaces (A. Sohi)

I would like Administration to provide an overview of the laws or policies used by major cities across Canada, to regulate the act of smoking in outdoor commonly shared spaces that are accessible to children.

Specifically, please provide:

· a review of any bylaws or programs that regulate smoking in parks, playgrounds, sports fields, or other commonly shared spaces

· comments on the level and depth of enforcement that accompanies said laws and/or policies

· comments on the level of public support of these laws and/or policies

Planning & Dev.

Due Date: June 13, 2011

CS Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING

There were no reports released early as part of this agenda.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

2011 Tax Public Auction Resolution

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

1. That the 2011 Tax Public Auction be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011, in Council Chamber, City Hall, commencing at 10 a.m.

2. That the setting of the reserve bids be as follows:

For all properties, the reserve bids will be fair market value. Fair market value shall be determined by an independent appraisal of each property.

3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PAT015, be ten percent deposit with the balance to be paid to the City by the closing date for the sale, which is 30 days after the public auction.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.2

Snow Removal Policy (K. Diotte)

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.

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor K. Diotte withdrew the above Motion on the Floor.

6.3

Non-Profit Housing Corporation (homeEd) Financial Review

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the Non-Profit Housing Corporation (homeEd) Financial Review report dated January 5, 2011, Attachment 1 of the Office of the City Auditor report 2011OCA004 dated February 14, 2011, be sent to the Board Chair of homeEd with a request to add the report to the next Shareholder meeting.

Office of City Auditor

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.4

Appointment of a New Board Member - Old Strathcona Business Association 2011 Board of Directors

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the individual recommended in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PPP106, be appointed as Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association, for the term ending December 31, 2011.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.5

Leased Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $72,978.88 in uncollectible leased property tax arrears and penalties for leased property tax account 4202271, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.6

Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the write-off of $138,186.98 in uncollectible business taxes and penalties, covering the period January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.7

Manufactured Home Property Taxes Recommended for Write-Off

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $856.55 in uncollectible manufactured home property taxes and penalties, covering the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2010, be approved.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.8

Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program Extension - John Janzen Nature Centre Expansion Project

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the Resolution outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 7, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CSR010, be approved.

Community Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.9

Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program Extension - Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the Resolution outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 7, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CSR011, be approved.

Community Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.10

Snow Removal Strategies

B. Stephenson and R. Dunford, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - J. Batty:

1. That the City Manager initiate an independent, external peer review panel, including front line City employees, to review the City Snow and Ice Control Policy C409G and associated procedures.

2. That the Snow and Ice Control Policy - C409G (a revision to the Winter Road Maintenance Program Policy C409F), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD2315, be referred to the Peer Review Panel, and upon completion of the review, policy recommendations be brought forward to Transportation and Public Works Committee.

3. That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee which outlines:

a. The business case and justification for purchasing new snow removal equipment.

b. Other options that might be available to the City other than purchasing equipment, such as hiring an outside contractor to carry out a portion of the snow removal for the City, and whether these options could be carried out without decreasing the current number of City staff.

4. That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee which evaluates the City's capacity to effectively move snow in our snow storage sites.

5. That Administration prepare amendments, for Council's consideration, to Bylaw 14600 - Community Standards Bylaw, Part 111 - Noise Control to allow for 24-hour municipal snow operations.

B. Stephenson, and R. Dunford, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Amendment moved T. Caterina - B. Henderson:

That point 3 be deleted and replaced with the following:

3. That City Council approve the capital purchase of additional 20 truck sander/plow units, two loader units and five snowblower attachments at an estimated cost of
$8.4 million of which $3.5 million is funded from existing capital budget for the residential roadway rehabilitation program.

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

Amendment moved L. Sloan - K. Diotte:

That part 6 be added:

6. That streets and neighbourhood design considerations/approaches be solicited from the external peer review panel and summarized for Council information in a subsequent report.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell

Amendment moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That part 7 be added:

7. That Administration also have the independent, external peer review panel examine snow and ice removal from sidewalks, including how other cities are dealing with this, and recommend changes to the policy and resources to meet our 48 hours standard for plowing, as required under Community Standards Bylaw 14600.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Motion as Amended, put:

1. That the City Manager initiate an independent, external peer review panel, including front line City employees, to review the City Snow and Ice Control Policy C409G and associated procedures.

Snow and Ice Control Policy – C409G Review

2. That the Snow and Ice Control Policy – C409G (a revision to the Winter Road Maintenance Program Policy C409F), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD2315, be referred to the Peer Review Panel, and upon completion of the review, policy recommendations be brought forward to Transportation and Public Works Committee.

3. That City Council approve the capital purchase of additional 20 truck sander/plow units, two loader units and five snowblower attachments at an estimated cost of $8.4 million, of which $3.5 million is funded from existing capital budget for the residential roadway rehabilitation program.

Snow Storage Sites Evaluation

4. That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee which evaluates the City's capacity to effectively move snow in our snow storage sites.

Community Standards Bylaw Amendments

5. That Administration prepare amendments, for Council’s consideration, to Bylaw 14600 – Community Standards Bylaw, Part III – Noise Control to allow for 24-hour municipal snow operations.

Streets and Neighbourhood Design Considerations/Approaches – Snow Removal

6. That streets and neighbourhood design considerations/approaches be solicited from the external peer review panel and summarized for Council information in a subsequent report.

Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks

City Manager

Transportation

Due Date: To be determined

TPW Committee

Transportation

Due Date:

To be determined

TPW Committee

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

To be determined

TPW Committee

Transportation

Due Date:

To be determined

TPW Committee

Transportation

Planning & Dev.

Due Date:

To be determined

TPW Committee

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.12

River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Application and River Valley Structural Plan Overlay

River Valley Alliance Federal Funding Announcement

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

River Valley Alliance – Funding Distribution

That Administration work with the River Valley Alliance to proceed with the application for federal funding on the basis that a report is brought to Transportation and Public Works Committee, as soon as possible, proposing a more equitable distribution of the funding among stakeholders, recognizing Edmonton represents the largest percentage of stakeholder population.

AMPW

Due Date:

To be determined

TPW Committee

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.13

Process to Review Council Advisory Committees

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

Council Advisory Committees – Facilitated Session

That at the June 21, 2011, non-regular Council meeting, Council hold a facilitated session to discuss the role of advisory committees and invite a representative of each advisory committee to participate.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:

June 21, 2011

Non-regular Council

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.14

Change to Council Calendar - Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the May 11, 2011, Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting, be rescheduled to May 9, 2011, from 3 p.m., to 4:30 p.m., in the River Valley Room.

Corporate Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.15

Additional Snow Vehicles/Equipment Purchasing Alternatives

Moved B. Henderson – K. Leibovici:

That the March 16, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD1617 be received for information.

Transportation Department

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15689, To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15689 be read a first time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15689 be read a second time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15689 be considered for third reading.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15689 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

7.2

Bylaw 15671 - To Designate the Chandler Barn as a Municipal Historic Resource, Amendment No. 1

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15671 be read a first time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15671 be read a second time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15671 be considered for third reading.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15671 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

7.3

Bylaw 15719 - Amendment No. 1 to Bylaw 14400, Vehicle for Hire Commission Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15719 be read a first time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15719 be read a second time.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15719 be considered for third reading.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15719 be read a third time.

Distribution List

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

CRTC Decision (D. Iveson)

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That the Mayor write a letter to the Canadian Minister of Industry requesting that Telecom Decision CRTC 2010-255 be reversed so as to prevent incumbent Internet Service Providers from imposing usage based billing on the independent Internet Service Providers that purchase wholesale broadband.

Mayor

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Reappointment Recommendation - Vehicle for Hire Commission

Moved B. Anderson – D. Loken:

That the reappointment, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 7, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COC045, be approved for the term ending June 30, 2011, or until appointments have been made to the Vehicle for Hire Commission, and that the reappointment be exempt from section 6 of City Policy C475A, Civic Agencies Appointment.

Corporate Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

9.2

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and Public Works Committee

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations to the River Valley Alliance Advisory Committee, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee Report 3, be approved for the term May 26, 2011, to May 26, 2013.

Corporate Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

9.3

41 Avenue SW - Highway 2 Interchange - Project Budget Adjustment

Council met in private at 2:17 p.m. pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:29 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - D. Loken:

1. That the revised Transportation Capital Project 10-66-1484, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD7875, be approved.

2. That the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Province of Alberta, pursuant to the terms as outlined in the March 16, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD7875.

3. That the March 16, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD7875 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Transportation

Finance & Treas.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

9.4

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Endorsement of a Councillor as a Candidate to an Elected Position

A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - A. Sohi:

1. That the candidacy of Councillor
K. Leibovici stand for election as an officer of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors, for a term commencing at the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2012, is endorsed.

2. That the candidacy of Councillor
B. Henderson as the representative for the City of Edmonton and the City of Calgary, on the Board for a term commencing at the Annual General Meeting held in 2011, to the close of the Annual General Meeting held in 2012, is endorsed.

3. That, if elected, costs associated with the attendance of Councillors
K. Leibovici and B. Henderson at meetings of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors, will be absorbed by the City of Edmonton.

Corporate Svcs.

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, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

9.5

Capital Region Board - Verbal Report

Council met in private at 2:17 p.m. pursuant to section 21 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:29 p.m.

Moved E. Gibbons – T. Caterina:

That the March 16, 2011, Office of the City Manager’s verbal presentation be received for information and remain private pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk