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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
September 20, 2012 – River Valley Room
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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E. Gibbons, D.
Iveson, J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici |
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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DECISION |
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1. |
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. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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That the September 19, 2012, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: Additions: · 6.9 - Improving Livability in the
Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area - Top Five Strategies · 6.15 Edmonton Northlands - Proposed Changes to Master Agreement Deletions: · 8.3 - Edmonton Northlands - Proposed Changes to Master Agreement (please refer to public agenda item 6.15) |
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In Favour: |
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved D. Loken: |
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That the September 5, 2012, Executive Committee meeting minutes be adopted. |
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In Favour: |
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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1.4 |
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Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of Executive Committee, welcomed students and their teacher A. Walker, from Westbrook School. |
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2. |
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: 5.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.15, 8.1 and 8.2. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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Moved - B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers in panels, where appropriate: 6.10 Commencement of Expropriation of Lands City Centre Redevelopment
6.11 Implications of Maintaining the Great Divide Waterfall
6.12 Temporary Signs Regulations - Further Information and Consultation
6.13 Potential Options for Purchase and Future Use of Seven Parcels of Land
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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That item 8.1 be made time specific as fifth item of business on Thursday, September 20, 2012. |
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES |
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Sporting Facilities - Seat Capacity (S. Mandel) |
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4. |
REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING/AVAILABLE ONLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EDMONTON.CA/MEETINGS |
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Outdoor Patios (B. Henderson/D. Iveson/ K. Diotte) |
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City's Street Vending Program - Rules and Procedures
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5. |
STATUS REPORT/AGENDA REVIEW COMMITTEE POSTPONEMENTS |
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5.1 |
Capital Project 12-18-0102 Project Management Information System |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.2 |
Business Case for Downtown Wayfinding Signage System |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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S.
Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.3 |
Business Case for District Energy in Edmonton's Central Core |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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S.
Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.4 |
Industrial Land Development (S. Mandel) |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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S.
Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.5 |
Strategies and Funding Sources for Roadway Improvements in Winterburn and Other Industrial Areas |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.6 |
Upgraded Plants Investment |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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5.7 |
Issues Related to Regulating the Taxi Industry |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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S.
Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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REPORTS |
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6.1 |
Fort Road Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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D. Fuhlendorf, Fort Road Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.2 |
NorthWest Industrial Business Association - 2011 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements |
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A. Marshall, NorthWest Industrial Business Association, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.3 |
TEC Edmonton - 2012-2013 TEC Edmonton Update |
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C. Lumb, TEC Edmonton, made a presentation and answered the Committee's question. |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.4 |
Amendments to City Policy C471B to Address Cell Phone Tower Issues |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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6.5 |
Ability, Capacity and Profitability of the City Building Cell Phone Towers |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, D. Loken |
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B. Anderson |
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6.6 |
Funds for the Consultation Process in the Quarters CRL for the Development of the Neighbourhood Experience and Unification of the Chinatowns |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.7 |
Renewable Energy: Capital Construction Options and Funding Requirements |
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P. Ohm, Sustainable Development, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions. M. Brostrom, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.8 |
Boyle Renaissance Phase I - Transfer of Land at less than Fair Market Value |
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W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and K. Fung, Corporate Services (Law), answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.9 |
Improving Livability in the Southern Part of the Chinatown Business Area - Top Five Strategies |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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6.10 |
Commencement of Expropriation of Lands City Centre Redevelopment |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in a panel: · L. Boogmans-Smutt · C. Boogmans-Smutt |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
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D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law); and M. Hall, Corporate Services, made presentations. |
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D. Bavly, E-Z Air Helicopter Service; C. McEwan, McEwan's Aviation Services Inc.; E. Schmelko, Airco Aircraft Charters Ltd.; L. Hassen, CMA, Foster Aircraft Maintenance Ltd.; B, Ritchie, Centennial Flight Centre; A. Brier, Hanger 11 Corporation; and D. Mallon, E-Z Air Helcopter Service, made presentations. L. Boogmans-Smutt; and C.
Boogmans-Smutt, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. |
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D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law), and M. Hall, Corporate Services, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That City Council, in its capacity as the Expropriating Authority under the Expropriation Act: 1. Approve the commencement of the expropriation process to acquire the interests in land shown on Attachment 1 and legally described in Attachment 2 of the September 19, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COL006. 2. Authorize Administration to enter into agreements pursuant to section 30 of the Expropriation Act (Section 30 Agreement) with the owner or owners of any interests outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 19, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COL006, where the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of its interest by the City. |
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Opposed: |
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T. Caterina |
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6.11 |
Implications of Maintaining the Great Divide Waterfall |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee hear from D. Turnbull. |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson,
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J. Mahon, Edmonton Arts Council; D. Turnbull; G. Isaac, North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper; and P. Walker, made presentations. J. Mahon, Edmonton Arts Council; and G. Isaac, North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper, answered the Committee's questions. Dr. G. Goss, University of Alberta; and B. Latte, Office of the City Manager, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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Mandel, T. Caterina, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager, Answered the Committee's questions. |
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6.12 |
Temporary Sign Regulations – Further Information and Consultation |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers in a panel: · A. Gallani, Alberta Portable Sign Association · K. Toker · R. Lafleche, Magnet Signs · C. Lafleche, Magnet Signs · R. Metro |
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S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. |
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R. Preston, Urban Development
Institute Edmonton; and H. Pogge, Alberta Portable
Sign Association; and D. Gough, made presentations and answered the
Committee's questions. |
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S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions. |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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6.13 |
Potential Options for Purchase and Future Use of Seven Parcels of Land |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers in a panel: · W. Newman · I. Hope |
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K. Mamczasz, Sustainable Development, made a presentation. |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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That Executive Committee hear from S. McCartan. |
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G.
Roseboom; C. Bennett; W. Newman; I. Hope; and |
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K. Mamczasz, W. Trocenko, and S.
Mackie, Sustainable Development; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer; and |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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6.14 |
Edmonton Salutes Committee - Recommended Changes to Establishing Bylaw |
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Moved T. Caterina: |
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6.15 |
Edmonton Northlands - Proposed Changes to Articles of Association |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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That Executive Committee recommend to City Council: That Council approve the proposed changes to the Articles and direct the City Manager to sign the agreement in Attachment 1 of the September 19, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COC114. |
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7. |
RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES - NONE |
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8. |
PRIVATE REPORTS |
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8.1 |
MacEwan University West Campus Preliminary Business Case |
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Committee met in private at 11:11 a.m. pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
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Committee met in public at 12:01 p.m. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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8.2 |
Audit Committee Short Listing - Verbal Report |
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Committee met in private at 11:11 a.m. pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
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Committee met in public at 12:01 p.m. |
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Moved B. Henderson: |
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S.
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8.3 |
Edmonton Northlands - Proposed Changes to Master Agreement |
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This item was deleted, please refer to item 6.15. |
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9. |
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE |
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. |
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10. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 11:25 a.m. |
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Chair City Clerk