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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B.
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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1.1 |
Call to Order |
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Reverend E. Metcalfe, St. Mary's Anglican Church, led the assembly in prayer. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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That the August 31, 2011, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: Additions: *6.11 Change to November and December 2011 Council Calendar - Dates for 2012 Budget meeting *6.12 Change to Council Calendar - Cancellation of September 13, 2011, City Council meeting *6.13 2011 Workspace Edmonton Funding - Reallocation of Capital Funds *6.14 Local Authorities Election Act - Recommended Changes *8.4 Economic Development Initiative - Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - PRIVATE
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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K. Krushell, L. Sloan |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved E. Gibbons - D. Loken: |
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That the following meeting minutes be adopted:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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L. Sloan |
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the hard work and dedication of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton which offers free services such as public education, crisis intervention, counselling, a 24 hour sexual assault crisis line, and outreach programs. A public awareness campaign called "Work a Day for SACE" is currently underway to raise funds and increase awareness about sexual violence whereby using the power of conversatin and interaction. |
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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 100th Anniversary (A. Sohi) |
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Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the 100th anniversary of the Amalgamated Transit Unit Local 569. In the beginning a group of operators formed the Edmonton Street Railways Employees Union which was later renamed. Today the Edmonton transit network is a system of buses, light rail transit and accessible services that covers the entire city and which would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the transit workers. |
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Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized the recent passing of Canada's most interesting and dynamic politicians Jack Layton, who was an innovative, creative and dynamic personality. He was full of energy, creativity and full of spirit and is a great loss to our country and to the people of the New Democratic Party and to the future of our country with his great vision and concepts of how we help the common man. Our condolences to his family and friends. |
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Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed youth from the YMCA Edmonton Rising Stars and Toronto Safety Squad and their teacher G. Ishiekwene. |
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS |
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2.1 |
Select Items for Debate |
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The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.14, 8.1, 8.3 and 8.4. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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There were no Request to Speak. |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty: |
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That the following items be made time specific: *6.6 - Violence Reduction Action Plan Briefing - 1st item of business *8.3 - Capital Region Board - Regional Strategic Transportation Plans - 1st item at 1:30 p.m. *8.4 - Economic Development Initiative - Edmonton Economic Development Corporation |
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2.4 |
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate |
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Bylaw 15779 was selected for debate. |
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COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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3.1 |
Inventory
of Historic Resource - Property Acquisition
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REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING |
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There were no reports released early as part of this agenda. |
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STATUS REPORT - NONE |
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REPORTS |
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6.1 |
North Saskatchewan Regional Plan - Request for a Seat on the Regional Advisory Council |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, |
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6.2 |
June 2011 Projected Year-End Financial Results - Operating and Capital |
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L. Rosen, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's
questions. C. Ward and M. Koziol, General Manager, Infrastructure
Services; |
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici, |
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K. Krushell |
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6.3 |
Downtown Plan and Community Revitalization Levy Opportunities |
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G. Klassen, General
Manager, and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development; T. Sutherland, Dialog; and R.
Daviss and |
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Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell: |
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K. Diotte, L. Sloan, T. Caterina |
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S. Mandel |
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6.4 |
Quarterly Update on the Redevelopment of the Edmonton City Centre Airport |
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P. Sande, Sustainable Development; S. Farbrother, City Manager; G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and K. Fallis-Howell, Corporate Services (Law), answered Council's questions. |
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Moved K. Krushell - D. Loken: |
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Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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L. Sloan |
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S. Mandel |
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6.5 |
2492369 Canada Corporation - Shareholder's Annual Resolution |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
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6.6 |
Violence Reduction Action Plan Briefing |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services; Chief R. Knecht, Edmonton Police Service; and J. Hall, REACH Edmonton, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. |
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Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, |
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Moved K. Leibovici - A. Sohi: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
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6.7 |
Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program - Arts and Museums Building Operating Grants |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, |
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6.8 |
Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program - Travel Grant Recommendations |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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6.9 |
Northgate Lions Seniors Recreations Centre - Update |
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Moved T. Caterina - L. Sloan (Made at the July 20, 2011, City Council meeting): That $4 million be allocated for the Northgate Lions Seniors 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. |
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With the unanimous consent of Council, the Motion on the Floor was withdrawn. |
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Moved T. Caterina - D. Iveson: |
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6.10 |
Anti-Whistle Resolution - Agreement - 38 Avenue/CN Railway Crossing |
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Jason Meliefste, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken: |
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B. Latte and Jason Meliefste, Transportation Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions. |
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6.11 |
Change to November and December 2011 Council Calendar - Dates for 2012 Budget Meetings |
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Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty: |
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That the Council Calendar for November and December 2011 be replaced with the revised calendar, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 31, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC126 with the following changes to Attachment 1: - That the November 25, 2011, City Council meeting orders of the day be changed to 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - That the November 29, 2011, City Council meeting orders of the day be changes to 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. |
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A. Sohi, B. Anderson,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K.
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6.12 |
Change to Council Calendar - Cancellation of September 13, 2011, City Council meeting |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
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6.13 |
2011 Workspace Edmonton Funding - Reallocation of Capital Funds |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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Local Authorities Election Act - Recommended Changes |
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L. Kennedy, Corporate Services; A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's question. |
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BYLAWS |
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7.1 |
Bylaw 15687 - Speed Zone Bylaw Amendment No. 53 (Amendment to Bylaw 6894, the Speed Zone Bylaw) |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 15687 be given first reading. |
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Bylaw 15779 - Amendment to Bylaw 5590 (Traffic Bylaw) to increase fines for parking offences |
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PRIVATE REPORTS |
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8.1 |
Key Board Recruitment - Chair Interview |
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Council met in private at 11:32 a.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 2:39 p.m. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
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8.2 |
Nominations for Appointment - City of Edmonton Youth Council |
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Capital Region Board - Regional Strategic Transportation Plans |
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Council met in private at 11:32 a.m., pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 2:39 p.m. |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
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Economic Development Initiative - Edmonton Economic Development Corporation |
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Council met in private at 11:32 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council met in public at 2:39 p.m. |
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L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel: |
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Krushell,
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K. Diotte, L. Sloan |
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Deputy Mayor K. Diotte asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Council adjourned at 6:12 p.m. |
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Chair City Clerk