CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

December 14, 2011 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk
A. Sinclair, City Clerk
T. Orbell, 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 3 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 4 1.4 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5 2.1 Select Items for Debate 5 2.2 Requests to Speak 5 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5 3.1 Revenue Deficiency Clause relating to Bylaw 15962 (L. Sloan and K. Diotte) 5 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 6 5. STATUS REPORT 6 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations 6 6.2 2010 - 2013 Council Initiatives Supported by Intergovernmental and External Affairs - Terms of Reference 6 6.3 Quarterly Update of the Redevelopment of City Centre Airport 7 6.4 66 Street Sanitary Trunk Sewer Construction - Cost Sharing Agreement 7 6.5 Appointment of 2012 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton 8 6.6 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones 2012 Budgets 8 6.7 Potential Use of Remote Electronic Voting Options - Internet Voting 9 6.8 Heartland Transmission Line 10 6.9 311 Operations and Delivery 10 6.10 January 2012 Calendar Changes 10 7. BYLAWS 11 7.1 Bylaw 15797 - Edmonton Homeless Commission Bylaw 11 7.2 Bylaw 15969 - Independent Council Compensation Committee Bylaw 12 7.3 Bylaw 15895 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment No. 9 13 7.4 Bylaw 15944 - To allow development of a semi-detached dwelling, Jasper Park 15 7.5 Bylaw 15913 - To allow for the development of single detached housing, Rural West Big Lake 15 7.6 Bylaw 15962 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire arena land and to design a downtown arena 15 7.7 Bylaw 15977 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects 16 7.8 Bylaw 15978 - A bylaw to amend bylaw 15156, Community Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative 16 8. MOTIONS PENDING 17 8.1 Citadel Theatre Funding (J. Batty) 17 9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17 9.1 Key Board Recruitment - Edmonton Police Commission Applicant Interviews - Verbal report 17 9.2 Land Purchase From Canadian National Railway 18 9.3 2011 Year End Financial Strategies 18 9.4 Appointment Recommendations - Edmonton Homeless Commission 19 9.5 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representatives to Civic Agencies 19 9.6 Appointment Nomination - City of Edmonton Youth Council 19 9.7 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee 20 9.8 City Manager and City Auditor 2011 Evaluation Process 20 9.9 Intergovernmental Affairs Update - Verbal report 20 10. NOTICES OF MOTION 21 11. ADJOURNMENT 21	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes See minutes None See minutes See minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Action Action Third reading Third reading Third reading Third reading Third reading Third reading First reading First reading Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried None

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 4

1.4 Protocol Items 4

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 5

2.1 Select Items for Debate 5

2.2 Requests to Speak 5

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 5

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5

3.1 Revenue Deficiency Clause relating to Bylaw 15962

(L. Sloan and K. Diotte) 5

4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 6

5. STATUS REPORT 6

6. REPORTS 6

6.1 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment

Program Travel Grant Recommendations 6

6.2 2010 - 2013 Council Initiatives Supported by

Intergovernmental and External Affairs - Terms

of Reference 6

6.3 Quarterly Update of the Redevelopment of City

Centre Airport 7

6.4 66 Street Sanitary Trunk Sewer Construction -

Cost Sharing Agreement 7

6.5 Appointment of 2012 Board of Directors to the

Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton 8

6.6 Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones 2012

Budgets 8

6.7 Potential Use of Remote Electronic Voting Options

- Internet Voting 9

6.8 Heartland Transmission Line 10

6.9 311 Operations and Delivery 10

6.10 January 2012 Calendar Changes 10

7. BYLAWS 11

7.1 Bylaw 15797 - Edmonton Homeless Commission Bylaw 11

7.2 Bylaw 15969 - Independent Council Compensation

Committee Bylaw 12

7.3 Bylaw 15895 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment

No. 9 13

7.4 Bylaw 15944 - To allow development of a

semi-detached dwelling, Jasper Park 15

7.5 Bylaw 15913 - To allow for the development of

single detached housing, Rural West Big Lake 15

7.6 Bylaw 15962 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of

Edmonton to acquire arena land and to design a

downtown arena 15

7.7 Bylaw 15977 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the

Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy

Area Projects 16

7.8 Bylaw 15978 - A bylaw to amend bylaw 15156,

Community Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods

Initiative 16

8. MOTIONS PENDING 17

8.1 Citadel Theatre Funding (J. Batty) 17

9. PRIVATE REPORTS 17

9.1 Key Board Recruitment - Edmonton Police

Commission Applicant Interviews - Verbal report 17

9.2 Land Purchase From Canadian National Railway 18

9.3 2011 Year End Financial Strategies 18

9.4 Appointment Recommendations - Edmonton Homeless

Commission 19

9.5 Appointment of Externally-Nominated

Representatives to Civic Agencies 19

9.6 Appointment Nomination - City of Edmonton Youth

Council 19

9.7 Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from

Community Services Committee 20

9.8 City Manager and City Auditor 2011 Evaluation

Process 20

9.9 Intergovernmental Affairs Update - Verbal report 20

10. NOTICES OF MOTION 21

11. ADJOURNMENT 21

Carried

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None

See minutes

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Carried

Action

Third reading

First reading

Carried

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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 9:34 a.m.

The Vocal Alchemy Choir, under the direction of Jordan Van Biert, led the assembly with inspirational singing. Mayor S. Mandel thanked the Choir for their excellent performance and the City Chaplain, John Dowd for the support he has provided throughout the year to City Council meetings.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the December 14, 2011, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

9.3 2011 Year End Financial Strategies – PRIVATE

Replacement pages/report:

9.3 2011 Year End Financial Strategies – PRIVATE

- Attachment 1 – page 1 of 1

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved K. Krushell - D. Iveson:

That Orders of the Day be changed as follows:

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch

In Favour:

Carried

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

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - D. Iveson:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

· September 12, 2011, City Council

· November 21, 2011, City Council Public Hearing

· November 22, 2011, City Council

· November 23, 2011, City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

1.4

Protocol Items

Alberta Aviation Museum (K. Krushell)

Councillor K. Krushell, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Alberta Aviation Museum on receiving the Canadian Aeronautical Preservation Association Award for its dedication, commitment and leadership to the protection and preservation of Canada's aeronautical history.

Frank Glenfield (B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the life and death of a remarkable Edmontonian, Frank Glenfield, who was the driving force behind the creation of Walterdale Theatre. He was a remarkable combination of a determined and gentle man and Edmonton would not of been the same without him.

Procurement Awards (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized Corporate Services in receiving two awards; The Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award which recognizes excellence in purchasing practices; and The Silver Leaf Award of Excellence which recognizes creative and effective employee communication of the sustainable purchasing policy and program.

Animal Care and Control Centre (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized the achievements of the Animal Care and Control Centre in winning the Animal Sheltering award at the International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies which was given for improving the physical and psychological aspects of animal housing and care.

Wild Pink Yonder (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized breast cancer survivor Jane Hurl and her son Rusty, who started Wild Pink Yonder, an organization that raised funds for breast cancer research by hosting a 22 day trailride through Alberta in mid August and in the past three years, this event has raised over $300,000.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.7, 9.1, 9.3 and 9.9.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Council did not pass a motion to hear from speakers.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

That item 7.3 - Bylaw 15895 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment No. 9 not be made time specific at 4:15 p.m.

In Favour:

Carried

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

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See items 7.2, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.8.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Revenue Deficiency Clause relating to Bylaw 15962
(L. Sloan and K. Diotte)

In response to questions relating to Bylaw 15962 and specifically s. 7 which states the following: "In the event of any revenue deficiency, the City of Edmonton shall levy and raise municipal taxes sufficient to pay the indebtedness", the City's Chief Financial Officer said the clause must be included when borrowing money from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority. I have reviewed the Alberta Capital Finance Authority Act and related regulations and I cannot find any reference to this requirement.

We would ask Administration to provide information or relevant policy requiring this clause to be included in Bylaw 15962. Please attach a copy of the information or relevant policy to the answer to this inquiry.

Financial Svcs.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING

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

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That the grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC028, be approved.

Arts Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.2

2010 - 2013 Council Initiatives Supported by Intergovernmental and External Affairs - Terms of Reference

B. Hlus, Office of the City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - J. Batty:

1. That the Terms of Reference for the 2010 – 2013 External Affairs Council Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI013, be approved.

2. That the Terms of Reference for the 2010 – 2013 Northern Relationships/Circumpolar Council Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the December 14, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI013, be approved.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

6.3

Quarterly Update of the Redevelopment of City Centre Airport

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO472, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.4

66 Street Sanitary Trunk Sewer Construction - Cost Sharing Agreement

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That a cost-sharing agreement with the developers as shown in Attachment 1 of the Schonsee and McConachie neighbourhoods for the construction of a sanitary trunk sewer from 153 Avenue to 167 Avenue as outlined in the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO897, be approved and that the cost-sharing agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.5

Appointment of 2012 Board of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zones of Edmonton

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That the individuals outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SHE019, as the Board of Directors for the Alberta Avenue; Beverly; Chinatown and Little Italy; Downtown; Fort Road; Inglewood; Kingsway; North Edge; Northwest Industrial; Old Strathcona, Stony Plain Road and Area; and 124 Street and Area Business Revitalization Zones, be appointed for the terms of January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.6

Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones 2012 Budgets

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That approval be given to the following Edmonton Business Revitalization Zones 2012 budgets as outlined in the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SHE018:

1. Alberta Avenue Business Association

2. Beverly Business Association

3. Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association

4. Downtown Business Association

5. Fort Road Business and Community Association

6. Inglewood Business Association

7. Kingsway Business Association

8. North Edge Business Association

9. Northwest Industrial Business Association

10. Old Strathcona Business Association

11. Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association

12. 124 Street and Area Business Association

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.7

Potential Use of Remote Electronic Voting Options - Internet Voting

L. Kennedy, Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

That the December 14, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC106 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Loken, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

6.8

Heartland Transmission Line

Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

That Councillor E. Gibbons be allowed to make a Motion without Notice regarding the decision on the Heartland Transmission line.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved E. Gibbons - S. Mandel:

That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, send a letter requesting that the Alberta Utilities Commission alter the decision on the Heartland transmission line by substituting the approved lattice towers with monopoles within the city of Edmonton, subject to no compensation being required from the City of Edmonton.

Mayor

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.9

311 Operations and Delivery

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That Councillor D. Iveson be allowed to make a Motion without Notice regarding 311 operations and delivery.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved D. Iveson - A. Sohi:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2012 outlining:

1. The current operation of 311 and how it compares to other 311 call center operations.

2. Administration's work in response to the Office of the City Auditor's report on 311.

3. How web service delivery can be improved to divert calls from 311

4. A review of the original assumptions for 311 compared to the actual implementation.

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date: 2nd quarter 2012

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

6.10

January 2012 Calendar Changes

Moved E. Gibbons – B. Henderson :

That Councillor D. Iveson be allowed to make a Motion without Notice regarding 2012 Calendar changes.

In Favour:

Carried

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

M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

1. That the January 9, 2012, Community Services Committee meeting be cancelled and that the items on the agenda be postponed to the January 23, 2012, Community Services Committee meeting.

2. That the January 10, 2012, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting be cancelled and that the items on the agenda be postponed to the January 24, 2012, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

3. That the January 11, 2012, Executive Committee meeting be cancelled and that the items on the agenda be postponed to the January 25, 2012, Executive Committee meeting.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15797 - Edmonton Homeless Commission Bylaw

J. Freeman, Sustainable Development; and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15797 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15797 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15797 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

Moved K. Leibovici - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15797 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

T. Caterina

7.2

Bylaw 15969 - Independent Council Compensation Committee Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15969 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15969 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15969 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15969 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

7.3

Bylaw 15895 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment No. 9

S. Mcansh, Corporate Services (Law), made a presentation and answered Council's questions. M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - S. Mandel:

Amendments to Bylaw 15895

That Bylaw 15895 be amended to include a new limited class of taxi vehicle licences that will be transferable 5 years after they are issued.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

D. Iveson

S. Mcansh, Corporate Services (Law); and G. Dziwenka, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That Bylaw 15895 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That Bylaw 15895 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved :

That Bylaw 15895 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That Bylaw 15895 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved K. Leibovici - A. Sohi:

Taxi Operating Hours and Rule Enforcement

That Administration provide a report regarding the definition of operating hours and clarify how the 51 percent rule will be enforced.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: ~~Feb. 29, 2012~~

Mar. 21, 2012

REVISED ROUTING

Exec. Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

7.4

Bylaw 15944 - To allow development of a semi-detached dwelling, Jasper Park

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15944 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel

7.5

Bylaw 15913 - To allow for the development of single detached housing, Rural West Big Lake

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15913 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell

7.6

Bylaw 15962 - A Bylaw to Authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire arena land and to design a downtown arena

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
I. Johnson, Corporate Services (Law), made a presentation and answered Council's questions. S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That Bylaw 15962 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, L. Sloan

Moved B. Anderson - J. Batty:

That Bylaw 15962 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, L. Sloan

7.7

Bylaw 15977 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
I. Johnson, Corporate Services (Law), answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15977 be read a first time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

L. Sloan

7.8

Bylaw 15978 - A bylaw to amend bylaw 15156, Community Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 15978 be read a first time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Citadel Theatre Funding (J. Batty)

Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

That $91,986 be allocated to the Citadel Theatre with source of funding being the 2011 Council Contingency Fund.

Financial Svcs.

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

In Favour:

Carried

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

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

Key Board Recruitment - Edmonton Police Commission Applicant Interviews - Verbal report

Council met in private at 11:35 a.m., pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:58 p.m.

Moved K. Leibovici - E. Gibbons:

1. That the individuals as outlined in Attachment 1 are appointed to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013.

2. That Attachment 1 remains private until a news release announcing the appointments has been issued pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Police Commission

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.2

Land Purchase From Canadian National Railway

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

1. That the purchase of the Canadian National Railway Lease Land, as outlined in the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO327, be approved.

2. That the December 14, 2011, Sustainable Development report 2011SCO327 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 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, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

9.3

2011 Year End Financial Strategies

Council met in private at 11:35 a.m., pursuant to sections 15, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:58 p.m.

Moved K. Leibovici - L. Sloan:

1. That the 2011 operating budget adjustments as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Financial Services report 2011CA2709 be approved.

2. That the December 14, 2011, Financial Services report 2011CA2709 remain private pursuant to sections 15, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Financial Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.4

Appointment Recommendations - Edmonton Homeless Commission

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That appointments to the Edmonton Homeless Commission, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC179, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.5

Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representatives to Civic Agencies

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That the appointment of externally-nominated representatives to various Civic Agencies, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC178, be approved for the term January 1 to December 31, 2012.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.6

Appointment Nomination - City of Edmonton Youth Council

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2011, Corporate Services report 2011COC177 be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for the term ending August 31, 2012.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.7

Civic Agency Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

1. That the citizen-at-large appointment recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 28, 2011, Special Community Services Committee report 1, be approved for the terms as shown.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.8

City Manager and City Auditor 2011 Evaluation Process

Moved K. Krushell - E. Gibbons:

1. That the 2011 evaluation process for both the City Manager and City Auditor as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 1, 2011, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee report 1 be approved.

2. That the Non-regular City Council meeting scheduled on April 17, 2012, be designated for the 2011 performance evaluations of the City Manager and City Auditor and be held in the Councillors’ Boardroom.

3. That the City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee report remain private pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 25 of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

9.9

Intergovernmental Affairs Update - Verbal report

Council met in private at 11:35 a.m., pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:58 p.m.

Moved E. Gibbons - L. Sloan:

That the Intergovernmental Affairs Update Verbal report be received for information and remain private pursuant to section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

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

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

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

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk