CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


April 27, 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

A. Sinclair, City Clerk

L. Long, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                             2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          3

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            3

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS              4

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

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING        5

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                                5

5.1        Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw                             5

4.          REPORTS                                                                                              6

6.1        Stadium Capital Financing Group - Verbal Report                     6

6.2        Quarterly Update on the Redevelopment of the

             Edmonton City Centre Airport                                                          8

6.3        Corporate Performance Measurement - Target

             Setting Process                                                                                    8

6.4        Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment

             Program Festival Operating Grant Recommendations              9

6.5        Community Services Advisory Board 2011 Community

             Investment Operating Grant Recommendations                         9

6.6        Capital Budget Increase for Abbottsfield

             Recreation Centre                                                                                9

6.7        Potential Funding: Mill Woods Library Seniors

             Centre and Multicultural Facility                                                    10

6.8        Boyle Renaissance Phase II                                                           11

6.9        Change to Council Calendar - May 16, 2011, City

             Council Public Hearing, Change to Orders of the

             Day                                                                                                        12

6.10       Walterdale Bridge Replacement Concept Plan                        13

6.11       City of Edmonton 2010 Consolidated Financial

             Statements                                                                                          14

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              14

7.1        Bylaw 15602 - 2011 Property Tax and Supplementary

             Property Tax Bylaw                                                                           14

7.2        Bylaw 15705 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of

             Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance

             Waste Management Projects, Northeast Eco Station

             and Upgrades to other Eco Station Facilities                            15

7.3        Bylaw 15718 - Bylaw to Designate the Grotski

             Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource                            16

7.4        Bylaw 15715 - Amendment to EPCOR Rates Procedures

             Bylaw 12294                                                                                        17

7.5        Bylaw 15682 - Amendment to the Procedures and

             Committees Bylaw 12300                                                                18

7.6        Bylaw 15694 - A Bylaw to amend the Business

             Licence Bylaw 13138                                                                        19

7.7        Bylaw 15695 - Community Standards Bylaw Amendment

             No. 3                                                                                                      20

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                          21

8.1        Military Recognition (S. Mandel)                                                    21

8.2        M.E. Lazerte High School - Upcoming Trip to

             Scotland (D. Loken)                                                                          21

8.3        Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)                                                    21

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         21

9.1        2011 City Auditor Performance Evaluation Report -

             Verbal Report                                                                                      21

9.2        2011 City Manager Performance Evaluation Report -

             Verbal Report                                                                                      22

9.3        Campaign Contributions and Expense Statements -

             2010 General Municipal Election                                                   23

9.4        Government Relations - LRT Funding Options                         23

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION                                                                      24

11.        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.

Brother Carlos Ona, OFM, Franciscan Friars of Western Canada, led the assembly in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the April 27, 2011, City Council agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Addition:

9.3 Campaign Contributions and Expense Statements 2010 General Municipal Election Private

Replacement Attachment:

6.11 City of Edmonton 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements (Audit Committee Report 1) – Attachment 1

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons – D. Loken:

 

 

 

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • April 4, 2011, City Council Public Hearing
  • April 5, 2011, Special City Council
  • April 6/7, 2011, City Council
  • April 8, 2011, Special City Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Daffodil Day (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, announced that April 27, 2011, is Daffodil Day in support of those touched by cancer.  The daffodil is a symbol of strength and courage, a symbol of life. Everyone is encouraged to support this great cause by purchasing a daffodil pin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre Accessibility Award
(B. Anderson)

 

 

 

Councillor B. Anderson, on behalf of City Council, announced that the City of Edmonton received the Percy Wikman Accessibility Award in March from the Canadian Paraplegic Association, at their 50th Anniversary Red Carpet Affair Gala.  The facility ensures people with disabilities have full access to all the amenities and was designed and built to accommodate everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Municipal and Utility Award (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel , on behalf of City Council, announced that the City of Edmonton’s Drainage Services received this Award from the North American Society for Trenchless Technology on March 30, 2011, at the Annual No-Dig Show held in Washington, D.C. The City of Edmonton has been a champion and leader in trenchless technology.

 

 

Edmonton Poetry Festival (J. Batty)

 

 

 

Councillor J. Batty, on behalf of City Council, introduced Alice Major, Artistic Director, Edmonton Poetry Festival and Edmonton's Former poet laureate.  As part of Edmonton's Poetry Festival, several members of the audience, including Mayor S. Mandel, recited sections of a script.  This festival is all about the human voice and how we delight in words.  (Flash mob script)

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Charles School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel , on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from St. Charles School and their teachers
Mr. Tran and Ms. Ireland.

 

 

 

 

 

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, 6.7, 6.8, 6.10, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

The request to speak was not approved.

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the following items be made time specific:

7.1  Bylaw 15602 - 2011 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw – 1st item of business

6.1  Stadium Capital Financing Group - Verbal Report – 2nd item of business

6.8  Boyle Renaissance Phase ll - 3:45 p.m.

9.1  2011 City Auditor Performance Evaluation Report – Private – 1st item at 1:30 p.m.

9.2  2011 City Manager Performance Evaluation Report – Private – 2nd item at 1:30 p.m.

9.3  Campaign Contributions and Expense Statements - 2010 General Municipal Election – Private - 3rd item at
1:30 p.m.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

The following bylaws were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Bylaw 15659 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of To Be Determined, be approved.

 

Transportation

Due Date:

To Be Determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Stadium Capital Financing Group - Verbal Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty – K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That in order to facilitate the presentation and questions on item 6.1, the following process be approved:

a. That Section 54(1) of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 be suspended to allow the presentation and discussion without a Motion on the Floor.

b. That the City Manager make opening remarks.

c. That Stadium Capital Financing Group make a presentation of approximately 15 minutes, after Administration's presentation.

d. That Councillor's be allowed to ask questions of Stadium Capital Financing Group.

e. That Councillor's then be allowed to ask questions of Administration.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

 

S. Farbrother, City Manager, made opening remarks. 

R. Winter, L. Weisbach, D. Rosselli, and P. Vandendooren, Stadium Capital Financing Group, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.  I. Ball, Stadium Capital Financing Group, answered Council's questions.

Documents provided by the Stadium Capital Financing Group were circulated to Members of Council and copies were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

Moved B. Anderson – T. Caterina:

That Administration forward the Stadium Capital Financing Group presentation for City of Edmonton and the April 27, 2011 responses to City of Edmonton questions letter considered at the April 27, 2011, City Council meeting, to the Katz Group, and request that the Katz Group attend a future Council meeting to provide a response to City Council, on the concept contained in the documents.

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

Amendment moved D. Loken – K. Leibovici:

1. That the following be deleted:

“attend a future Council meeting”

2. That the following word be added:

“written” after “provide a”

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

 

 

In Favour:

Lost

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, D. Loken, K. Leibovici

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

Response to Equity Seat Rights Model

That Administration forward the Stadium Capital Financing Group presentation for City of Edmonton and the April 27, 2011 responses to City of Edmonton questions letter considered at the April 27, 2011, City Council meeting, to the Katz Group, and request that the Katz Group attend a future Council meeting to provide a response to City Council, on the concept contained in the documents.

City Manager

Due Date:

To Be Determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici

 

 

6.2

Quarterly Update on the Redevelopment of the Edmonton City Centre Airport

 

 

 

P. Sande, Asset Management and Public Works Department; K. Fallis-Howell, Corporate Services Department (Law); and D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

Moved D. Iveson – K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the April 27, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 23011PW6105-3, be received for information.

 

AMPW

 

 

 

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

 

 

6.3

Corporate Performance Measurement - Target Setting Process

 

 

Moved K. Leibovici - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the process with optional Committee dates for the performance measures target setting sessions, as outlined in the April 27, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011SM4360, be approved.

 

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

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

Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Festival Operating Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1, of the April 11, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2011EAC019, be approved.

 

Edmonton Arts Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

6.5

Community Services Advisory Board 2011 Community Investment Operating Grant Recommendations

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1, of the April 11, 2011, Community Services Advisory Board report 2011CAAB06, be approved.

 

Community Services Advisory Board

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

6.6

Capital Budget Increase for Abbottsfield Recreation Centre

 

 

 

M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department, answered Council’s questions.

Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons: (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting)

That the 2009 - 2011 Capital Budget be increased by
$5.5 million for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve as a result of 2010 surplus and that Administration proceed with a Request for Proposal as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved D. Iveson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 
  1. That the following be replaced:

"$5.5 million" with “$600,000 for design purposes."

2.  That a second point be added:

       2. That a profile for Abbottsfield Recreation Centre for $4.9 million, be included in the 2012-2014 Capital Plan, with a source of funding to be determined."

 

 

 

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

 

 

Motion, as amended, put:

 

 

 

1.  That the 2009 - 2011 Capital Budget be increased by $600,000, for design purposes for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve as a result of 2010 surplus, and that Administration proceed with a Request for Proposal as soon as possible.

2.  That a profile for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre for $4.9 million, be included in the 2012-2014 Capital Plan, with a source of funding to be determined.

 

Community 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

 

 

6.7

Potential Funding: Mill Woods Library Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility

 

 

 

J. Karbarchuk, Finance and Treasury Department; and
L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici: (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting)

That $9.2 million be allocated to the Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill Woods Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility with the source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment moved L. Sloan - A. Sohi:

 

 

 

1.  That the following be replaced:

"the source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve' with "funding in the 2012-2014 Capital Plan to be approved with the source of funding to be determined."

2.  That a second point be added:

2. That the most economical method of providing the required parking be included in the project, in addition to the $9.2 million, with the amount of funding and source of funding to be determined.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Motion, as Amended, put :

 

 

 

1.  That $ 9.2 million be allocated to the Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill Woods Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility with funding in the 2012-2014 Capital Plan to be approved with the source of funding to be determined.

2.  That the most economical method of providing the required parking be included in the project, in addition to the $9.2 million, with the amount of funding and source of funding to be determined.

 

Community 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

 

 

 

6.8

Boyle Renaissance Phase II

 

 

W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department; and K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.

 

 

Moved J. Batty – K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

1.      That up to $3,384,500 of the Cornerstones program for the Boyle Renaissance Phase II project be approved, and that the City Manager enter into a funding agreement in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

2.      That $1,660,000 of Planning and Development funding previously allocated to Aboriginal transitional housing, be reallocated to seniors housing, and that the City Manager enter into a master agreement with the Metis Capital Housing Corporation in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

3.   That the land identified in Attachment 2 (of the April 13, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PHB102) be transferred for $1 to the Metis Capital Housing Corporation for the purposes of affordable housing, and that the City Manager enter into an agreement in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

4.   That Administration negotiate with Bigstone Cree Nation for funding contributions Boyle Renaissance Phase II, and that the City enter into a master agreement with the Bigstone Cree Nation and Metis Capital Housing Corporation in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Planning & Dev.

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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

6.9

Change to Council Calendar - May 16, 2011, City Council Public Hearing, Change to Orders of the Day

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Orders of the Day for the May 16, 2011, City Council Public Hearing, be changed to 9:30 a.m. from 1:30 p.m., and that the meeting be held in Council Chamber.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

6.10

Walterdale Bridge Replacement Concept Plan

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the Walterdale Bridge replacement alignment and "signature" structure, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the April 12, 2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD7838, be approved.

 

Transportation

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

Walterdale Bridge Replacement – Parks and Trail Integration

That Administration provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee on how the parks and trail work done around the Walterdale Bridge replacement project will be integrated and included in the Project.

 

Transportation

 

Due Date:

Jul. 12, 2011

 TPW Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

6.11

City of Edmonton 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That the 2010 City of Edmonton audited consolidated financial statements, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 18, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011CF5878, be approved.

Finance & Treas.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 15602 - 2011 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw

 

 

 

R. Risling and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15602 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15602 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15602 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15602 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, J. Batty, K. Leibovici

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

7.2

Bylaw 15705 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Projects, Northeast Eco Station and Upgrades to other Eco Station Facilities

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15705 be read a first time.

 

Finance & Treas.

AMPW

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

7.3

Bylaw 15718 - Bylaw to Designate the Grotski Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15718 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15718 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15718 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15718 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

7.4

Bylaw 15715 - Amendment to EPCOR Rates Procedures Bylaw 12294

 

 

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

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15715 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15715 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15715 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. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15715 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

7.5

Bylaw 15682 - Amendment to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15682 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15682 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15682 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. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15682 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, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

7.6

Bylaw 15694 - A Bylaw to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 13138

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15694 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15694 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15694 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15694 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

7.7

Bylaw 15695 - Community Standards Bylaw Amendment No. 3

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15695 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15695 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15695 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15695 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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Military Recognition (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Laid over to the May 18, 2011, City Co uncil meeting.

 

8.2

M.E. Lazerte High School Upcoming Trip to Scotland
(D. Loken)

 

 

 

Laid over to the May 18, 2011, City Council meeting.

 

8.3

Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)

 

 

 

Laid over to the May 18, 2011, City Council meeting.

 

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

9.1

2011 City Auditor Performance Evaluation Report - Verbal Report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:46 a.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:02 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

1.      That the report on The City of Edmonton, City Auditor 2010 Performance Evaluation, be approved.

2.      That the report on The City of Edmonton, City Auditor 2010 Compensation Market Review, be received for information.

3.      That both reports remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 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, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

9.2

2011 City Manager Performance Evaluation Report - Verbal Report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:46 a.m. pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:02 p.m.

 

 

Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

1.      That the report on The City of Edmonton, City Manager 2010 Performance Evaluation, be approved.

2.      That the report on The City of Edmonton, City Manager 2010 Compensation Market Review, be received for information.

3.      That both reports remain private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

4.      That S. Farbrother be granted an in range performance adjustment of
5 percent of his 2010 salary in recognition of his 2010 performance.

 

 

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

 

 

Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the City Manager and City Auditor Performance Review Committee hold a meeting on May 19, 2011, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the Office of the City Clerk Boardroom, for the purpose of receiving feedback from the City Manager and the City Auditor on the 2010 performance review process, and that the Committee use this information when considering the 2011 review process.

 

Corporate Svcs.

 

Due Date:

May 19, 2011

City Manager/City Auditor Performance Review 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.3

Campaign Contributions and Expense Statements - 2010 General Municipal Election

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:46 a.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 3:02 p.m.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the April 27, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COC020, be received for information.

 

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

 

 

9.4

Government Relations - LRT Funding Options

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

 

 

 

1.  That the April 27, 2011, Office of the City Manager's report 2011CMI006, be received for information.

2.  That the April 27, 2011, Office of the City Manager's report 2011CMI006 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. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

K. Diotte

 

 

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Council adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                           City Clerk