2011 ITU World Cup Triathlon

That the City of Edmonton provide additional funding of $15,000 to 2011 ITU World Cup Triathlon. Source of funds:  2011 Council Contingency.

Corporate Svcs.

Financial Svcs.

It has come to my attention that there may be plans to demolish the old Bank of Montreal Building at the corner of 101 Street and Jasper Avenue.  Given this building is a distinct presence on Jasper Avenue and a unique example of office buildings of its era could you please provide a report on the following:

1. What is the current status of any permit requests to demolish the building?
2. What is our historical planning departments analysis of its historic and architectural importance?
3. What is the Historical Boards analysis of the same?
4. If there are plans to demolish it, what can be done to ask the owners to reconsider?
5. What other mechanisms are there to save it?

Given the potential urgency of this situation, please respond as quickly as possible.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
To Be Determined

Exec Committee

That the revised due date of July 20, 2011, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date:
Jul 20, 2011

Remove Provincial Motor Vehicle Search Fees – 2012 Operating Budget

1. That costs associated with Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches for Traffic Safety Act violations be removed from 2012 Operating Budget Guidelines.

2. That the Mayor contact the Premier and relevant Minister's requesting the Province make changes to the regulations related to Motor Vehicle Searches for Traffic Safety Act violations as the City of Edmonton is not prepared to pay the additional costs of Provincial Fees.

Financial Svcs.

Due Date: Nov. 2011

Mayor

Council Operating Budget

1. That Administration prepare the draft 2012 Operating Budget on the basis of a 3% tax rate increase for Civic Programs, Boards and Commissions and a 1.5% tax rate increase for Neighbourhood Renewal.

2. That Administration provide further clarification:

2012 Operating Budget Guideline – Fire Hydrant Maintenance Update

1. to the Utility Committee regarding fire hydrant maintenance

Labour Strategy Budget Presentation

2. growth in union and non-union employees and Corporate Services as part of the Budget presentation

Financial Svcs.

Due Date:
Nov. 2011

Council Operating Budget

Due Date:
Sep. 1, 2011

Utility Committee

Due Date:
Nov. 2011

Council Operating Budget

Neighbourhood Park Development Program
1. That the Neighbourhood Park Development Program and Outdoor Aquatic Amenities profile 09-28-7001 for new projects, be increased by $245,000  to meet 2011 demand with the source of funding to be the portion of the $7,566,600 in increased tax revenue from assessment growth approved by Council at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting that is not required to fund increased costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches in 2011.

2. That the Neighbourhood Park Development Program and Outdoor Aquatic Amenities profile 09-28-8001 for redevelopment projects be increased by $1.065 million to meet 2011 demand with the source of funding to be the portion of the $7,566,600 in increased tax revenue from assessment growth approved by Council at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting that is not required to fund increased costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches in 2011.

Financial Svcs.

Community Svcs.

That amendments to the 2011 Capital Budget as outlined in Attachment 2 and 3 of the June 22, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS8415 be approved.

Financial Svcs.

That an updated capital profile on the full TELUS World of Science Master Plan expansion be brought forward as part of the 2012 - 2014 Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment.

Community Svcs.

Due Date:

Nov. 2011

Council Operating Budget

That the June 22, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS5358 be received for information.

Financial Svcs.

1. That City Council declare a special dividend of $300,000 from Land Enterprise.

2. That a budget adjustment of $300,000 for the commission of Military Recognition Art Works be approved, with the funding source coming from Land Enterprise Special Dividend.

Financial Svcs.

Southeast to West LRT – Phase 1 Details and Analysis

That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, outlining details and analysis on Phase 1 of the Southeast to West LRT Capital Project 11-66-1673 (land acquisition and downtown to Whitemud stage) identifying:

·        scheduling and funding opportunities

·        governance model

·        private sector input

Transportation

Due Date: Sep 20, 2011

TI Committee

That the June 22, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS8222, be received for information.

Financial Svcs.

That the June 29, 2011, Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting be rescheduled to June 27, 2011, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., in the Councillors' Boardroom.

Corporate Svcs.

That the Terms of Reference for the 2010 - 2013 Transforming Edmonton Council Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2011, Financial Services report 2011SM5302, be approved.

Financial Svcs.

1. That Administration enter into a Tri-partite License Agreement between the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and individual Community Leagues, and that such an agreement be acceptable in form and content to the City Manager.

2. That the Community League Grant Policy C502A, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2011, Community Services report 2011CSW008, be approved.

Community Svcs.

1. That the requirement for the Aviation Museum Society to provide a business plan be waived at this time, due to capacity and resource constraints.

2. That of the $200,000 one-time increase to the Corporate Expenditure and Revenues 2011 Operating Budget Expenditure.

a. $100,000 be released to fund the 2011 Aviation Museum operations.

b. A portion of the $100,000 be directed to assist in the development of a 5-year Business Plan, that is consistent with the Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Edmonton City Centre Airport, and the balance be held in abeyance to address future sustainability issues upon completion of the business plan.

Community Svcs.

Financial Svcs.

1. That the Terms of Reference for the 2010 - 2013 Council Initiatives, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2011, Community Services report 2011CSS012, be approved.

2. That the revisited Terms of Reference for the carried forward 2007 - 2010 Council Initiatives, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 13, 2011, Community Services report 2011CSS012, be approved.

Community Svcs.

That the resolution as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI008 be endorsed as the City of Edmonton's resolution to the September 2011 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board Meeting.

City Manager

That the guideline of 5% of the Transportation Capital Budget (not including LRT) toward Active Transportation Projects for the 2012 - 2022 Capital Priorities Plan be a minimum guideline amount, and not a cap.

Transportation Svcs

Financial Svcs.

That Bylaw 15769 be read a third time.

Distribution List

That Bylaw 15770 be read a third time.

Distribution List

That Bylaws 15716 and 15717 were read a third time.

Distribution List

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, 25 and 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 the 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 one of the conditions 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, indicates 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, present ation and reported in the media that the maximum building costs for the arena will be $450M. Could you provide Council with the estimated square footage of this building and site 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 funding 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.

City Manager

Due Date:

To Be Determined

City Council

1. That the Recommended Actions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO835, be approved.

2. That the June 22, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO835 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

3. That the name of the team selected by Council remain private until released by the City Manager pursuant to section 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Sustainable Dev.

That the two individuals named in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC090, be appointed to the TEC Edmonton Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2011, until June 30, 2013, or upon their resignation or removal, whichever occurs first.

Corporate Svcs.

1. That the June 22, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI007 be received for information.

2. That the June 22, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI007 remain private pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Manager

1. That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations to the Community Services Advisory Board, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2011, Community Services Committee report, be approved for the term June 22, 2011, to December 31, 2012.

2. That Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2011, Community Services Committee report, remain private until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Community Svcs.

1. That Administration undertake the actions as outlined in Attachment 1, of the June 16, 2011, Utility Committee
Report 1.

2. That Attachment 1, of the June 16, 2011, Utility Committee Report 1 remain private pursuant to sections 17, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Financial Svcs.