CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

June 1, 2011 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

J. Batty

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

R. Boutilier, 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 3 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4 2.1 Select Items for Debate 4 2.2 Requests to Speak 4 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 4 5. STATUS REPORT 4 5.1 Partnership Building with Non-Government Organizations 5 5.2 Telus World of Science 5 5.3 Updated Cornerstones Housing Plan and Terms of Reference 5 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 Waste Management Utility Fiscal Policy 6 6.2 Updated Utility Fiscal Policy for Sanitary Drainage and Land Drainage 6 6.3 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Festival Seed Grant Recommendations 9 6.4 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Celebrations Grants - One-Day Events and Major Parades Recommendations 10 6.5 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Arts Operating Grant Recommendations 10 6.6 2011 Ward Boundary Review - Post 2010 General Municipal Election 10 6.7 River City Roundup Business Plan 11 6.8 Change to Council Calendar - June 22, 2011 11 6.9 Telus World of Science Master Plan - Phase 1 12 6.10 Southeast and West LRT Line - Preliminary Engineering Work 12 6.11 Downtown LRT Concept Plan - Southeast to West LRT Connection 12 6.12 2010 - 2013 Public Transit Council Initiatives - Terms of Reference 15 7. BYLAWS 15 7.1 Bylaw 15705, A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, North East Eco Station and Upgrades to various other Eco Station Facilities 15 7.2 Bylaw 15796 - A Bylaw to Amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 16 8. MOTIONS PENDING 17 8.1 Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan) 17 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17 9.1 Naming Rights Agreement 17 9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee 18 10. NOTICES OF MOTION 18 11. ADJOURNMENT 18	See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes None None See Minutes None Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried See Minutes Carried Carried Action Carried Rec’d 2 & 3^rd reading Rec’d 3 readings Withdrawn Carried Carried See minutes See minutes

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 3

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4

2.1 Select Items for Debate 4

2.2 Requests to Speak 4

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4

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

5. STATUS REPORT 4

5.1 Partnership Building with Non-Government

Organizations 5

5.2 Telus World of Science 5

5.3 Updated Cornerstones Housing Plan and Terms of

Reference 5

6. REPORTS 6

6.1 Waste Management Utility Fiscal Policy 6

6.2 Updated Utility Fiscal Policy for Sanitary

Drainage and Land Drainage 6

6.3 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program - Festival Seed Grant Recommendations 9

6.4 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program Celebrations Grants - One-Day Events and

Major Parades Recommendations 10

6.5 Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment

Program - Arts Operating Grant Recommendations 10

6.6 2011 Ward Boundary Review - Post 2010 General

Municipal Election 10

6.7 River City Roundup Business Plan 11

6.8 Change to Council Calendar - June 22, 2011 11

6.9 Telus World of Science Master Plan - Phase 1 12

6.10 Southeast and West LRT Line - Preliminary

Engineering Work 12

6.11 Downtown LRT Concept Plan - Southeast to West LRT

Connection 12

6.12 2010 - 2013 Public Transit Council Initiatives -

Terms of Reference 15

7. BYLAWS 15

7.1 Bylaw 15705, A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance

Waste Management Project, North East Eco Station

and Upgrades to various other Eco Station

Facilities 15

7.2 Bylaw 15796 - A Bylaw to Amend the Procedures and

Committees Bylaw 12300 16

8. MOTIONS PENDING 17

8.1 Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan) 17

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17

9.1 Naming Rights Agreement 17

9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

Community Services Committee 18

10. NOTICES OF MOTION 18

11. ADJOURNMENT 18

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

The Choralaires Choir, under the direction of Sandi Ollenberger, led the assembly with inspirational singing.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved D. Iveson - T. Caterina:

That the June 1, 2011, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

*6.8 Change to Council Calendar - June 22, 2011

*6.9 Telus World of Science Master Plan - Phase 1

*6.10 Southeast and West LRT Line - Preliminary Engineering Work

*6.11 Downtown LRT Concept Plan - Southeast to West LRT Connection

*6.12 2010 - 2013 Public Transit Council Initiatives - Terms of Reference

*9.2 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee - Private

Replacement Report:

*7.2 Bylaw 15796 - A Bylaw to Amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, J. Batty

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved K. Leibovici - K. Krushell:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

May 16, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
May 18, 2011, City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

E. Gibbons, J. Batty

1.4

Protocol Items

Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)

Councillor L. Sloan, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the organizers of the fourth annual Creative Age Festival, which runs from June 7, to June 13, 2011. The Creative Age Festival encourages seniors to become more involved in arts programs and celebrates the artistic talents of over 300 seniors in our community.

IBM Smarter Cities Challenge (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed members of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Team, who will be working together over the next three weeks engaging municipal leaders to participate in the challenge by sharing their knowledge with the Smarter Cities Project Team. The exact scope of the project will be determined during the first few days of the initiative; however the focus will be on the smarter utilization of transportation data.

International Conference on Urban Traffic Safety (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized the organizers of the successful Third Annual International Conference on Urban Traffic Safety, held in Edmonton. Over 230 delegates from all over the world with various educational and professional backgrounds attended the event, sharing innovative ideas and approaches to address the needs and challenges of urban traffic safety in our communities.

St. Mary's Catholic School (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from St. Mary's Catholic School, and their teacher Ms. S. Frost.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.11.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

The requests for time specifics were not approved.

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

There were no bylaws selected for debate.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING

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

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Partnership Building with Non-Government Organizations

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the revised due date of June 15, 2011, Executive Committee meeting, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jun. 15, 2011 Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

5.2

Telus World of Science

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the revised due date of June 22, 2011, be approved.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Jun. 22, 2011

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

5.3

Updated Cornerstones Housing Plan and Terms of Reference

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the revised due date of November 22, 2011, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Nov. 22, 2011

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

REPORTS

6.1

Waste Management Utility Fiscal Policy

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and
J. Beckett, Utilities Advisor, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

That Policy C558 Waste Management Utility Fiscal Policy, as revised and outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 6, 2011, Utility Committee Report 1, be approved.

Infrastructure Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty, K. Diotte

6.2

Updated Utility Fiscal Policy for Sanitary Drainage and Land Drainage

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and
J. Beckett, Utilities Advisor, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - L. Sloan:

That Policy C304C Drainage Services Utility Fiscal Policy - Sanitary and Land (Stormwater) Utilities, as revised and outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 6, 2011, Utility Committee Report 2, be approved with part 3, of the Policy Statement being amended to read as follows:

3. The Utility is exempt from Dividend payment to the City of Edmonton.

Amendment moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

That part 2 of the Policy Statement be deleted:

In Favour:

Lost

B. Anderson, K. Diotte, L. Sloan

Opposed:

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Motion on Item 6.2, put:

That Policy C304C Drainage Services Utility Fiscal Policy - Sanitary and Land (Stormwater) Utilities, as revised and outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 6, 2011, Utility Committee Report 2, be approved with part 3 of the Policy Statement being amended to read as follows:

3. The Utility is exempt from Dividend payment to the City of Edmonton.

Infrastructure Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

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

Moved S. Mandel - L. Sloan:

History of Dividend Payments from Sanitary Utility

That Administration provide a report to Utility Committee on the dividends received from the Sanitary Utility in the last 10 years, including a breakdown on:

· what was budgeted for the year

· the actual at the end of the year

· the resulting dividend

Financial Svcs.

Due Date:

Jun. 16, 2011

Utility Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

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

6.3

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Festival Seed Grant Recommendations

Moved D. Iveson - T. Caterina:

That the recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 24, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC022, be approved.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.4

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program Celebrations Grants - One-Day Events and Major Parades Recommendations

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the Celebrations Grants Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 24, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC020, be approved.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.5

Edmonton Arts Council - Community Investment Program - Arts Operating Grant Recommendations

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the recommended applicants for funding from the Community Investment Programming - Arts Operating Grant Recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 24, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC021, be approved.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.6

2011 Ward Boundary Review - Post 2010 General Municipal Election

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the requirement to conduct a ward boundary review after a General Municipal Election, as outlined in the Ward Boundary Policy C469A, be waived for the post 2010 General Municipal Election.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.7

River City Roundup Business Plan

L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services, answered Council's questions.

Moved S. Mandel - B. Anderson:

1. That $100,000 be allocated to the 2011 River City RoundUp event (Source of Funds: 2011 Council Contingency Fund).

2. That Administration consider, as part of the 2012 budget process, allocating $100,000 on an on-going basis to the Civic Events budget in support of the annual River City RoundUp event.

Community Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: Nov. 2011

Council Operating Budget

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.8

Change to Council Calendar - June 22, 2011

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

That the June 1, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC091 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.9

Telus World of Science Master Plan - Phase 1

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That a $3.5 million commitment be made to fund Phase 1 (temporary traveling exhibits) TELUS World of Science Master Plan expansion from the Financial Stabilization Fund, subject to the Province matching $3.5 million in funding.

Community Svcs.

Financial Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.10

Southeast and West LRT Line - Preliminary Engineering Work

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the Southeast to West LRT Preliminary Engineering Capital Project 11-66-1668, with preliminary funding of $39 million financed by the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 25, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD0067 be approved.

Transportation

Svcs.

Financial Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

6.11

Downtown LRT Concept Plan - Southeast to West LRT Connection

B. Latte and A. Laughlin, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi – K. Leibovici:

That the May 26, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD5339, be referred back to Administration:

1. To have Administration consult with Grant MacEwan University and Norquest College during the preliminary engineering phase as a means to reconsider the diagonal station near 104 Avenue and 107 Street.

2. To consult with the Chinese Benevolent Society, Boyle Street and other affected stakeholders during the preliminary engineering phase:

a. on 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue between 95 Street and 97 Street

b. to develop designs to mitigate the impacts of the LRT portal including possible deletion of the 102 Avenue eastbound travel lane between 95 Street and 96 Street as a means to avoid property acquisition on the south side of 102 Avenue.

3. To provide a report to the September 20, 2011, Transportation Infrastructure Committee, outlining:

a. potential amendments to proposed alignments, or other solutions, as a result of these consultations, prior to the completion of the Southeast to West LRT preliminary engineering

b. potential impacts to the China Gate and the methods to protect the structure during construction

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date:

Sep. 20, 2011

TI Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Moved S. Mandel - T. Caterina:

LRT Line under 102 Avenue

That Administration provide a report to Transportation Infrastructure Committee on the costs, challenges and benefits of putting the LRT line under 102 Avenue.

Transportation

Due Date: Sep. 20, 2011

TI Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

B. Henderson

Absent:

J. Batty

6.12

2010 - 2013 Public Transit Council Initiatives - Terms of Reference

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the Terms of Reference for the 2010 - 2013 Public Transit Council Initiatives, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 25, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD7420 be approved.

Transportation

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15705, A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, North East Eco Station and Upgrades to various other Eco Station Facilities

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15705 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15705 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

7.2

Bylaw 15796 - A Bylaw to Amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15796 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15796 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15796 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15796 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)

Councillor L. Sloan withdrew her Notice of Motion.

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Naming Rights Agreement

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

1. That the City enter into a Naming Rights Agreement for the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre's Arena Complex, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 24, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CRS007, and that the agreement be in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

2. That the May 24, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CSR007 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Community Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

9.2

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations to the Vehicle For Hire Commission, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 24, 2011, Community Services Committee report, be approved for the term June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

J. Batty

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

10.1

Katz Group Master Agreement (E. Gibbons)

Councillor E. Gibbons stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move:

On May 18, 2011 City Council passed a motion direction, among other things, the administration to finalize a master agreement with the Katz Group based in the financial framework and that the content and form be subject to City Manager approval.

Accordingly, I would ask that the administration prepare a report answer the following questions.

1. I note that the motion of May 18, 2011 simply indicates that the verbal presentation of the City Manager remain in private pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. However, there was no motion directing the administration to keep the power point presentation in private. When will the power point presentation be made public?

2. I would ask that the administration provide its analysis it used to indicate that the presentation of the City Manager remain in private pursuant to sections 16,21,23,24,25and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

3. On April 6, 2011, City Council set out 17 terms and conditions in which the administration was to negotiate a financial framework with the Katz Group. I note that some of the conditions approved b City Council have changed; therefore, I would ask that the administration to provide a report on the following questions relating to the 17 conditions

a. The user fee of $125M to fund capital costs was always intended to be controlled by the City of Edmonton. Now it appears to be controlled by the Katz Group. What authority did the administration have to change if direction of Council on this condition?

b. Under what basis did the $20M CRL contribution increase to $45M? Has the subject area been increased in order to accommodate the increase in CRL contribution? If the CRL contribution of $45M cannot be collected because of reasons beyond control of the City of Edmonton, are the taxpayers of Edmonton responsible for any shortfall? How long will it take to collect $45M if CRL contributions?

c. The April 6, 2011 motion indicated that the City of Edmonton’s contribution would not exceed $125M. What options are available to the City of Edmonton to cover the remaining $80M, assuming that the CRL contribution is now 45M?

d. Is the City of Edmonton’s purchase of the Katz Group’s lands considered part of the City $125M contribution or is it an amount over and above the cap of 125M?

e. What assurances does the City have to ensure that the Katz Group conducts regular maintenance of the building?

f. What is the status/discussions for the balance of funds being secured by other orders of government?

g. What is Northland’s position with respect to City Council’s decision of May 18, 2011?

h. I note that on of the condition was that the City was to negotiate a potential revenue sharing arrangement with the Katz Group. This condition has not been satisfied. Please provide and explanation as to why this condition has been changed and what are the implications for the City of Edmonton.

i. Who will own the naming rights to the building?

j. One of the conditions from April 6, 2011 was that a final negotiated agreement be brought back to Council. However, I note that the motion was passed on May 18, 2011, indicated that the administration is to finalize the master agreement and that the content and form be subject to City Manager approval. Does this mean that City Council will no longer see the final agreement? Does this also mean that City Council will no longer be dealing with any of the issues relating to the arena?

4. It was indicated at the May 18, 2011 presentation and reported in the medial that the maximum building costs for the arena will be $450M. Could you provide Council with the estimated square footage of this building and sire and the average square footage of this building and site and the average square footage cost of construction of a similar building? Furthermore, who is responsible for any budget overrun, in other words, who is responsible for additional costs in the event that the construction of this building exceeds $450M?

5. Please provide an explanation on the funding sources to cover the debt on an annual allocation and explain how the founding sources can in fact be diverted to the arena project?

6. Who is responsible for the costs related to the LRT connectivity, transportation requirements and any additional infrastructure around the arena? If it is the City of Edmonton, are these costs over and above the $125M commitment of the City of Edmonton?

7. Based on the negotiated deal with the Katz Group, it would appear that the City of Edmonton is required to purchase the land for the arena. Will the purchase price be based on the same price that the Katz Group purchased for the land or will it be based on the value of the date of purchase?

8. Please provide the estimated costs for the additional infrastructure in and around the arena, specifically the LRT connection, the purchase of the land, the pedway across 104 Avenue and any other infrastructure around the arena.

9. What commitment has the Katz group provided with respect to its promise to provide $100M in associated development regarding the Edmonton arena district lands? Specifically, does the Katz Group have the ability to not proceed with any type of development in the arena district of the market conditions are not favorable?

10. The Katz Group has committed to contribute $100M to the arena building project. Please explain how these funds will be paid to the City of Edmonton. Will the Katz Group simply provide the sum of $100M to the City of Edmonton or will there be conditions on that sum?

11. The Facility Improvement Fee amount will not be generated until after the arena is fully constructed and being used. Therefore, the project is short $125M. Which party (City of Edmonton or the Katz Group) is responsible for this shortfall now? If the City of Edmonton is responsible for this shortfall now, is it the arrangement with the Katz Group to have the Katz Group pay the City back, interest free and over time, from funds derived from the Facility Improvement Fee? Could you kindly explain the concept of this interest free loan to cover $125M.

12. What is the expected amount in property and business taxes that would be generated by the arena itself and be the responsibility of the Katz Group?

13. What type of operating model the Katz Group is envisioning?

14. Is the community rink the responsibility of the City of Edmonton, specifically the development and construction of the community rink? Is the City of Edmonton responsible for paying for the construction of the community rink? If the answer is yes to these questions, then why is the Katz Group receiving all of the revenues from such an arena?

15. During the four-week period in which the City of Edmonton has the use of the arena for the CFR and Capital Ex and other community events, does the City of Edmonton get the arena at no cost?

16. A new term that came out of the discussions with the Katz Group is the non-compete clause with respect to Northlands. Who has the authority to accept a non-compete clause for Northlands? Is it the City of Edmonton or does Northlands have the final say on this issue? If in fact the non-compete clause is agreed to by the relevant parties, what does the future hold for Rexall Place? Is the only option demolition? What the implication for Northlands with respect to a non- compete clause from a business perspective? Was Northlands consulted with respect to this new condition?

17. At the conclusion of the debate on May 18, 2011 City Council was left with the impression that all of the 17 conditions were satisfied and that there was no additional liability for the City. However, please advise which of the 17 conditions remain outstanding and unsatisfied.

18. When will the new CRL boundary come forward to Council for review and debate?

19. What are the timelines under which the City of Edmonton and the Katz Group are working under in order to meet the 2014 hockey season for the Edmonton Oilers? Is there a drop-dead date in which all things must be concluded in order to ensure the construction and completion of the arena by 2014? Given the urgency of this matter, I would ask that this report be prepare and placed on the next Council agenda immediately following the approval of the motion. As well, administration is directed that the report be made public.

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ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

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Chair City Clerk