CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


July 20, 2011  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

D. Loken

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
L. Sahli. Office of the City Clerk
T. Orbell, 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                                                                            3

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                                         5

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      5

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

3.1        Emergency Medical Services (L. Sloan)                                        5

3.2        Mosquito Control (K. Diotte)                                                             6

3.3        Neighbourhood Services in Industrial/Commercial

             Areas (S. Mandel)                                                                                 6

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING        7

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                7

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              7

6.1        EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates

             - 2010 Progress Report                                                                      7

6.2        2011 Edmonton Northlands Capital Budget                                7

6.3        Corporate Performance Measurement - Community

             Services Committee and Administration

             Recommendations                                                                              8

6.4        Corporate Performance Measurement -

             Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and

             Administration Recommendations                                               10

6.5        Corporate Performance Measurement - Executive

             Committee and Administration Recommendations                 10

6.6        Amendment to the Municipal Census Policy C520A -

             Provision for a Biennial Census                                                    11

6.7        Change to Council Calendar - Community Services,

             Transportation and Infrastructure and Executive

             Committees, September 2011                                                        12

6.8        Regional Collaboration Program - Grant

             Application - Support for a study into the

             feasibility of an Integrated Regional Solid

             Waste Management Strategy                                                          12

6.9        Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment

             Program - Community Arts Project Grant

             Recommendations                                                                            13

6.10       Edmonton Valley Zoo Entry Plaza and Wander -

             Environmental Impact Assessment and Site

             Location Approval                                                                             13

6.11       Downtown Arena Master Agreement                                          14

6.12       Neighbourhood Lighting Draft Policy                                        15

6.13       Regional Venture Capital Initiative for Economic

             Growth                                                                                                  16

6.14       The Way We Green - Edmonton's Environmental Plan         16

6.15       Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre - Update           18

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              19

7.1        Bylaw 15816 - EPCOR Water Services and Wastewater

             Treatment Bylaw - A Bylaw to replace Bylaw 12585

             - the EPCOR Waterworks Bylaw                                                    20

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         21

8.1        Council Member Appointments - Alberta Urban

             Municipalities Association                                                              21

8.2        Bargaining Update - Verbal report                                                22

8.3        Membership Requirements and Recruitment Process -

             Edmonton Regional Airports Authority                                       22

8.4        Land Acquisition                                                                               23

8.5        Utility Advisor - Contract Update                                                  24

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      24

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                24

 

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

 

ITEM

 

DECISION

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

 

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

 

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

Reverend L.  Maki, The United Church of Canada, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

 

That the July 20, 2011, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

*6.11  Downtown Arena Master Agreement

*6.12  Neighbourhood Lighting Draft Policy

*6.13  Regional Venture Capital Initiative for Economic Growth

*6.14  The Way We Green - Edmonton's Environmental Plan

*8.4  Land Acquisition - PRIVATE

*8.5  Utility Advisor - Contract Update - PRIVATE

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, L. Sloan

 

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • July 4, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
  • July 6, 2011, City Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, L. Sloan

 

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

 

Ukrainian Settlement in Canada 125th Anniversary (K. Krushell)

 

 

 

 

Councillor K. Krushell, on behalf of City Council, advised that she attended the Ukrainian Settlement in Canada 125th Anniversary, which celebrated the Ukrainian Train that travelled from Pier 21 in Halifax and ended here in Edmonton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETS – National Safety Award (A. Sohi)

 

 

 

 

Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, wanted to recognize ETS Training Centre staff who received a National Safety Award for the development and implementation of a safety seat, which has resulted in significant improvement and enhancement to workplace safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pink Glove Dance (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, wished to advise that Council will be participating in the Pink Glove Dance video, organized through the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  The Pink Glove Dance is a series of videos being made across the world, which features health care workers wearing pink gloves to raise awareness, early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angel Way (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, wished to acknowledge that on June 14, 2011, 101A Avenue was given the honorary name of Okisikiw (Angel Way), in memory of the women who lost their lives to domestic violence.  The renaming of this street is a step towards ending the cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITU World Cup Triathlon (J. Batty)

 

 

 

 

Councillor J. Batty, on behalf of City Council, advised that during the weekend of July 10, 2011, the International Triathlon Union World Cup Triathlon return to Edmonton.  The event drew 600 athletes from around the world; testing their strength, discipline and endurance in vying for a chance to represent their country at the 2120 Olympic Games.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

 

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate:  6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.11, 6.13, 6.14, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4 and 8.5.

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

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

 

The Requests to Speak were not approved.

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

*6.1 - EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates - 2010 - Progress Report – 1st  item of business

*7.1 - Bylaw 15816 - EPCOR Water Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw - A Bylaw to replace Bylaw 12585 - the EPCOR Waterworks Bylaw – 2nd item of business

*6.13 - Regional Venture Capital Initiative for Economic Growth – 1st item at 1:30 p.m.

*6.14 - The Way We Green - Edmonton Environmental Plan – 2nd item at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

 

Bylaw 15816 was selected for debate.

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

3.1

Emergency Medical Services (L. Sloan)

 

 

 

 

That Administration provide a report to Community Services Committee outlining:

1. How many emergent calls in 2011 from West Edmonton have exceeded the 10 minute response target for the provision of a transport capable ambulance?

2. How often is an ambulance in the west Emergency Medical Services Glenwood station?

3. How often is an ambulance in both Glenora and Glenwood Emergency Medical Service stations?

4. When will Emergency Medical Service deployment previously delivered from Station 19 be replaced?

5. What is the correlation between more ambulance stations and improved response times?

6. How many operational stations does Edmonton have today? How many does Calgary have? In the analysis undertaken by Alberta Health Services of Emergency Medical Services capital station infrastructure needs, what is the station deficiency in Edmonton?

 

City Manager

 

Due Date:
Oct. 17, 2011

 

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

Mosquito Control (K. Diotte)

 

 

 

 

In light of the infestation of adult mosquitoes in Edmonton, I ask that administration provide a report outlining the following:

1. A brief history of the mosquito-control program, including annual budgets (dealing specifically with mosquitoes), Full Time Equivalents and resources used to spray standing water.

2. The number of hectares of mosquito breeding grounds treated annually since 1982.

3. Estimated number of hectares of standing water needing treatment in Edmonton today compared to 10 years ago.

4. Number of mosquito-spraying helicopters chartered each year since 1982 and the cost per hour this year for helicopter rentals.

5. Strategy to press more helicopters or other resources into service in 2011 and 2012 if deemed necessary by continued heavier-than-average precipitation.

6. Special challenges posed by newer or non-indigenous breeds of mosquitoes.

7. Comparison between our mosquito program and Winnipeg's. Include breakdowns of each jurisdiction's number of hectares of standing water sprayed annually, number of helicopters used, total budget for spraying and number of Full Time Equivalents involved in mosquito programs.

8. Suggestions on different approaches to mosquito control that might have proven more effective this summer in stemming the large number of hatching adult mosquitoes

Community

Svcs.

 

Due Date:
Sep. 6, 2011

 

CS Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

Neighbourhood Services in Industrial/Commercial Areas
(S. Mandel)

 

 

 

 

Neighbourhoods in our city include both residential and commercial areas.  The commercial areas are an invaluable asset to our city. 

I would like Administration to provide the following information:

1. How much money from our Neighbourhood Revitalization Program has been spent in our industrial areas and which specific areas have been included in the program?

2. When areas that don't have services incur City levies, where is that money held?

3. Is there a program in place to address the industrial area needs?

4. Does Transit face any challenges in providing services to these industrial areas?

5. A comparison of levies between the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County and Acheson in Parkland County, with an explanation of any differences of these levies.

Sustainable Dev.

 

Due Date:
Oct. 19, 2011

 

Exec. Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

 

6.

REPORTS

 

6.1

EPCOR Water Services Inc. Performance Based Rates - 2010 Progress Report

 

 

 

 

F, Mannarino, EPCOR Water Services Inc., made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.  L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and L. Zenari EPCOR Water Services Inc., answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

 

That the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011CA0299, be received for information.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.2

2011 Edmonton Northlands Capital Budget

 

 

 

 

R. Anderson and C. Fossum, Edmonton Northlands;
A. Jarman, Corporate Services Department (Law); L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

 

That the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011CA2021, be received for information.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

 

S. Mandel, J. Batty

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, K. Leibovici

 

 

6.3

Corporate Performance Measurement - Community Services Committee and Administration Recommendations

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Moved  L. Sloan - D. Iveson:

That the targets for the Improve Edmonton’s Livability Measure as outlined in the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS1759, be approved for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and the 2012 - 2014 Capital budget as required.

 

 

 

Amendment moved K. Diotte - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

 

That the Motion on the Floor be amended by:

a. adding the words "with the exception of 2.4.3
% of Citizens who feel that Edmonton has the appropriate emergency services in place to respond to a major emergency.”

b. adding the words "with the exception of 2.4.4
% of Citizens who feel Edmonton is a clean city."

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Part a. of Motion as Amended, put:

 

 

 

 

a. adding the words "with the exception of 2.4.3
% of Citizens who feel that Edmonton has the appropriate emergency services in place to respond to a major emergency.”

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

 

A. Sohi

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

 

 

 

Part b. of motion, put:

 

 

 

b. adding the words "with the exception of 2.4.4 % of Citizens who feel Edmonton is a clean city."

 

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson
K. Diotte

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

D. Loken, K. Leibovici

 

 

Motion as Amended, put L. Sloan - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

 

That the targets for the Improve Edmonton’s Livability Measure as outlined in the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS1759, be approved for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and the 2012 - 2014 Capital budget with the exception of 2.4.3 % of Citizens who feel that Edmonton has the appropriate emergency services in place to respond to a major emergency.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date:

Nov. 2011

Operating Budget

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, K. Leibovici

 

 

 

Moved L. Sloan - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

 

% of Citizens who feel that Edmonton has the appropriate emergency services in place to respond to a major emergency

That Administration bring back to City Council, through Community Services Committee, the quantitative performance based measurements for 2.4.3.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date:
Oct. 17, 2011

 

CS
Committee

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken, K. Leibovici

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

Corporate Performance Measurement - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Administration Recommendations

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the targets for the Shift Edmonton’s Transportation Mode as outlined in the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS2057, be approved for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget, as required.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.5

Corporate Performance Measurement - Executive Committee and Administration Recommendations

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1. That the revised measures for Transform Edmonton’s Urban Form, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the July 20, 2011, Financial Services report 2011FS3332, be approved.

2. That the targets for the revised measures be approved for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget as required.

 

Financial Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.6

Amendment to the Municipal Census Policy C520A - Provision for a Biennial Census

 

 

 

 

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services;
A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

 

That Municipal Census Policy C520B as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 20, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC103, be approved.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

 

K. Leibovici

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

 

That Administration meet with interested City Councillor’s to obtain input into the census questions in advance of the census.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.7

Change to Council Calendar - Community Services, Transportation and Infrastructure and Executive Committees, September 2011

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the following changes be made to Council’s calendar:

1. That the September 6, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting, Orders of the Day be changed to
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. That the September 7, 2011, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting, be moved to September 6, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

3. That the September 8, 2011, Executive Committee meeting, be moved to September 7, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.8

Regional Collaboration Program - Grant Application - Support for a study into the feasibility of an Integrated Regional Solid Waste Management Strategy

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the Town of Devon's application to the Government of Alberta, on behalf of the Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee, for grant funding under the Alberta Municipal Affairs Regional Collaboration Program (regional collaboration component), for further study and development of a regional approach to solid waste management, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 20, 2011, Infrastructure Services report 2011IS8987, be endorsed.

 

Infrastructure Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.9

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

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the recommended projects as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 11, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC023, be approved.

 

Arts Council

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.10

Edmonton Valley Zoo Entry Plaza and Wander - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Approval

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1.That the Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, Attachments 1 and 2 of the July 11, 2011, Infrastructure Services report 2011IS7651, be approved.

2. That the location of the Entry Plaza and Wander at the Edmonton Valley Zoo (page 2 of Attachment 2 of the July 11, 2011, Infrastructure Services report 2011IS7651), be deemed essential and approved.

 

Infrastructure Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.11

Downtown Arena Master Agreement

 

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

 

That Councillor E. Gibbons be allowed to make a Motion without Notice to amend a motion previously passed at the May 18, 2011, City Council meeting, approving the Master Agreement.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - K. Diotte:

 

 

 

 

That the following motion passed at the May 18, 2011, City Council meeting:

"1. That the financial framework to design and build a downtown arena, as outlined in the May 18, 2011, City Manager verbal presentation, be approved.

2. That Administration finalize a Master Agreement based on the financial framework and that the content and form be subject to City Manager approval.

3. That the Mayor on behalf of City Council approach other orders of government for support for the Arena Area Project, as outlined in the May 18, 2011, City Manager verbal presentation."

be amended to replace clause 2. with the following:

"That Administration finalize a Master Agreement based on the financial framework and bring the Agreement back to Council for final approval."

 

City Manager


Financial

Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

 

Ratification - Arena Financial Components

1. That when finalized, all financial components of an arena deal, other than those in the financial framework approved on May 18, 2011, return to City Council for ratification.

2. That Administration provide a report for Council's approval on any reallocation of City resources (including capital funding projects and deferred revenue) to cover arena costs.

 

City Manager


Financial

Svcs.

 

 

Due Date:
To be determined

 

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.12

Neighbourhood Lighting Draft Policy

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That Policy C564, Residential Neighbourhood Street Lighting Renewal Policy, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 12, 2011, Transportation Services report 2011TS3371, be approved.

 

Transportation Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

6.13

Regional Venture Capital Initiative for Economic Growth

 

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.  T. Facklam, Compass Biotech Consultants, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

 

That the July 13, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SGM003 be received for information.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

A. Sohi, D. Loken

 

 

6.14

The Way We Green - Edmonton's Environmental Plan

 

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. 

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services; 
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and M. Brostrom, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

 

1. That The Way We Green, Edmonton’s Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOE012 be approved.

2. That in The Way We Green, Edmonton's Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOE012, the heading "Strategic Policy Directions" be changed to “Strategic Actions” throughout the report.

3. That Administration ensure that consultation is held with the appropriate stakeholders and, if applicable, the public, for every plan or policy that is developed in response to the Strategic Actions. 

 

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager; D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services; and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, M. Brostrom and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

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

 

 

 

Part 1 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

 

1.  That the Way We Green, Edmonton’s Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOE012, be approved.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

 

E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, T. Caterina

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

 

2.  That in The Way We Green, Edmonton’s Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOE012, the heading “Strategic Policy Directions” be changed to “Strategic Actions” throughout the report.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

Part 3 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

 

3.  That Administration ensure that consultation is held with the appropriate stakeholders and, if applicable, the public, for every plan or policy that is developed in response to the Strategic Actions.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

Summary of  Council’s Decision on Item 6.14

 

 

 

 

1.      That the Way We Green, Edmonton’s Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOE012, be approved.

2.      That in The Way We Green, Edmonton’s Environmental Strategic Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 11, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011OOEO12, the heading “Strategic Policy Directions” be changed to “Strategic Actions” throughout the report.

3.      That Administration ensure that consultation is held with the appropriate stakeholders and, if applicable, the public, for every plan or policy that is developed in response to the Strategic Actions.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.15

Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre - Update

 

 

 

 

Councillor T. Caterina requested permission to make a Motion without Notice regarding additional funding for the Northgate Lions Senior Recreation Centre.

 

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

 

That Councillor T. Caterina be allowed to make a Motion without Notice to regarding additional funding for the Northgate Lions Senior Recreation Centre.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre - Update

Moved: T. Caterina - L. Sloan:

That $4 million be allocated for the Northgate Lions Senior Recreation Centre in addition to the insurance claim for the roof collapse, to meet the growing demand for seniors' services in northeast Edmonton over the next 20 years and that this funding be provided as soon as possible, with source of funds to be determined by Administration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to Administration to provide a report and return to the August 22, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting:

 

Moved T. Caterina - L. Sloan (Made at the July 20, 2011, City Council meeting):

 

Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre  - Update

That $4 million be allocated for the Northgate Lions Senior Recreation Centre in addition to the insurance claim for the roof collapse to meet the growing demand for seniors' services in northeast Edmonton over the next 20 years and that this funding be provided as soon as possible, with source of funds to be determined by Administration.

 

Community Svcs.

 

Due Date: Aug. 22, 2011

 

CS Committee

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

7.1

Bylaw 15816 - EPCOR Water Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw - A Bylaw to replace Bylaw 12585 - the EPCOR Waterworks Bylaw

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15816 be given first reading.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

 

That upon first reading of Bylaw 15816:

a. Bylaw 15816 be referred to the City Manager and return to City Council, through Utility Committee, with a report as to the reasonableness of the rates application, and a summary of written submissions by interested parties.

b. Utility Committee hold a non-statutory public hearing on Bylaw 15816, at the September 1, 2011, Utility Committee meeting.

c. EPCOR carry out the necessary advertisement of the non-statutory public hearing, to be held at the September 1, 2011, Utility Committee meeting, in accordance with section 606 of the Municipal Government Act.

d. Written submissions regarding material within the rates report from Councillors be provided to the Office of the City Clerk, no later than July 29, 2011, at 4 p.m., as per section 8(2) of Bylaw 12294 – EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw.

 

City Manager

Financial Svcs.

 

Due Date: Sep 1, 2011

 

Utility Committee

 

 

 

EPCOR

 

 

 

 

Councillors

 

Due Date:
Jul 29, 2011

4 p.m.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

 

8.1

Council Member Appointments - Alberta Urban Municipalities Association

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 7:11 p.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:53 p.m..

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1. That Councillors Kim Krushell and Linda Sloan be reappointed to serve as City of Edmonton Representatives on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, until the Association’s annual general meeting in 2013, provided that the Councillors remain members of Council throughout the term.

2. That Councillor Kim Krushell be designated as Vice-President for Edmonton on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, concurrent with her term as Director.

3. That should Councillor Linda Sloan be elected to the position of President at the Association’s annual general meeting in 2011, Councillor Amarjeet Sohi replace her as a City of Edmonton Representative on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association until the Association’s annual general meeting in 2013, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the term.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

8.2

Bargaining Update - Verbal report

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 7:11 p.m., pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:53 p.m.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

That the Bargaining Update - Verbal report be received for information and that the discussion remain private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom on Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

8.3

Membership Requirements and Recruitment Process - Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1. That Anne McLellan and Thomas Redl be reappointed to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority for the term January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2015.

2. That Appointment Process to Certain Key Boards Policy C472F be suspended as necessary, to allow the process for recruitment of Edmonton Regional Airport Authority, as set out in Attachment 4 of the July 20, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC115.

3. That the July 20, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC115 remain private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

8.4

Land Acquisition

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 7:11 p.m., pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:53 p.m.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1. That the Capital Profile #09-16-2022 Strategic Land Acquisition be increased by $36,900,000 to facilitate the purchases of lands outlined in Attachments 2 and 4, of the June 29, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO370rev, with funding from working capital.

2. That the June 29, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO370rev remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

8.5

Utility Advisor - Contract Update

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 7:11 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 17, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 8:53 p.m.

 

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

 

1. That the July 20, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC119 be received for information.

2. That the July 20, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC remain private pursuant to sections 16, 17, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

D. Loken

 

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion.  There were none.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

Council adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk