CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

February 6, 2013 – 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
M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk
M. de Guzman, 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 2 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 3 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4 2.1 Select Items for Debate 4 2.2 Requests to Speak 4 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4 2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4 3.1 Boyle Street/McCauley Chinatown (J. Batty/S. Mandel) - Update and Additional Information 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 5 5. STATUS REPORT 5 6. REPORTS 5 6.1 Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - Verbal report 5 6.2 Notice of Intention to Designate - J.J. Duggan House as a Municipal Historic Resource 5 6.3 Purchase of Three Whitemud Slide Properties 6 6.4 Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections 6 6.5 Additional Options for Advance Vote - Costs Associated with Advance Voting 7 6.6 Elevate Report and Draft City of Edmonton Framework - Update 8 7. BYLAWS 8 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 8 8.1 Downtown Accommodation Planning - Next Steps 8 8.2 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Recruitment Process - Verbal report 9 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 9 9.1 Cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee Meeting 9 10. ADJOURNMENT 10	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes None See minutes None See minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Lost Carried Carried None Carried Carried Carried

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 2

1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3

1.4 Protocol Items 3

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4

2.1 Select Items for Debate 4

2.2 Requests to Speak 4

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4

2.4 Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate 4

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4

3.1 Boyle Street/McCauley Chinatown (J. Batty/S.

Mandel) - Update and Additional Information 4

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

5. STATUS REPORT 5

6. REPORTS 5

6.1 Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative

Appointments - Verbal report 5

6.2 Notice of Intention to Designate - J.J. Duggan

House as a Municipal Historic Resource 5

6.3 Purchase of Three Whitemud Slide Properties 6

6.4 Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton

General Elections 6

6.5 Additional Options for Advance Vote - Costs

Associated with Advance Voting 7

6.6 Elevate Report and Draft City of Edmonton

Framework - Update 8

7. BYLAWS 8

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 8

8.1 Downtown Accommodation Planning - Next Steps 8

8.2 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Recruitment Process - Verbal report 9

9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 9

9.1 Cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community

Services Committee Meeting 9

10. ADJOURNMENT 10

Carried

See minutes

None

See minutes

None

See minutes

None

Carried

Lost

Carried

None

Carried

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Devila Mehta-Karkhanis, Jain Society of Alberta, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the February 6, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 6.5 Additional Options for Advance Vote - Costs Associated with Advance Voting

· 8.1 Downtown Accommodation Planning – Next Steps – PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 8.2 Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Recruitment Process - Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

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 - T. Caterina:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· January 17, 2013, Special City Council

· January 21, 2013, City Council Public Hearing

· January 23, 2013, 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

Laurier Heights School (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed grade 1/2 students from Laurier Heights school, and their teacher P. Holowatiuk.

2014 International Triathlon Union World Championships (J. Batty)

Councillor J. Batty, on behalf of City Council, recognized Edmonton's win in the bid to host the 2014 International Triathlon Union Grand Final Triathlon. This race will attract more than 5,000 elite athletes and a worldwide television audience of 21 million, showcasing Edmonton as a successful host city for major international athletic events. The race is expected to provide an economic impact of
$16 million and introduce the world to the incredible economic, cultural and athletic advantages of Edmonton.

Meals on Wheels (L. Sloan)

Councillor L. Sloan, on behalf of City Council, promoted Meals on Wheels and introduced Chef's Choice, an array of multicultural foods that are nutritious and easy to prepare.

Edmonton - A City of Ideas (S. Farbrother)

S. Farbrother, City Manager, introduced a video, A City of Ideas, which is the third installment in a series that showcases the city. The preceding two videos, A City Well Lived and A City Well Built, won awards from North American industry organizations. The third video, A City of Ideas, looks at how the city has changed over the past few years and the progress made on Council's vision.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 8.1 and 8.2.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved K. Krushell - D. Loken:

That item 6.4 - Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections, be first item of business.

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 - NONE

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Boyle Street/McCauley Chinatown - Update and Additional Information (J. Batty/S. Mandel)

Please provide an update on the Mayor S. Mandel and Councillor J. Batty inquiry made at the April 18, 2012, City Council meeting, as well as:

1. Under the proposed SE LRT, what are the options, costs and possible timing for the relocation of the Chinese Gate?

2. As part of the development of the Alberta Museum, what are the plans for the 97 Street Bridge and underpass. Is there an opportunity to remove the bridge and/or replace with a Chinese themed pedestrian bridge?

3. What are the possibilities for the enhancement of the Chinese heritage and culture along 97 Street from Jasper Avenue to 107 Avenue?

And the report to return to the appropriate committee.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: May 13, 2013

Exec. Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments - Verbal report

Councillors K. Krushell and L. Sloan provided a verbal update on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.

Councillor E. Gibbons provided verbal updates on Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association and the Capital Region Board.

Councillor B. Henderson provided verbal updates on the Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee; Arts and Culture (festivals/facilities/films); and the Poverty Elimination Strategy.

Councillor D. Loken provided verbal updates on the Edmonton Police Commission; and Edmonton Salutes.

Councillors K. Leibovici and B. Henderson provided a verbal update on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. A handout was distributed to members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Councillor D. Iveson provided verbal updates on Environment; and City of Learners.

Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell:

That the verbal reports on the Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments 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

6.2

Notice of Intention to Designate - J.J. Duggan House as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved J. Batty - B. Anderson:

1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SPE101, be served on the Alberta Association of Architects, the owner of the property located at 10515 Saskatchewan Drive NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.

2. That funding of $63,024.67 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.

3. That the City Manager be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource.

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

6.3

Purchase of Three Whitemud Slide Properties

Moved J. Batty - B. Anderson:

That Capital Project Profile 13-17-1068, Whitemud Slide Properties Acquisition, be approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO646, and added to the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget, with funding from Provincial Government grants.

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

Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections

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

M. Andria, Centre for Public Involvement; C. Moore, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

1. That a pilot internet voting option for the 2013 General Election using the same process and criteria as the special ballot process be approved, subject to the necessary Local Authorities Election Act regulation changes.

2. That Administration request that Alberta Municipal Affairs make the necessary regulation changes to allow implementation of an internet voting option.

3. That Administration bring forward amendments to Election Bylaw 15307 to address legislative requirements for internet voting.

In Favour:

Lost

B. Henderson, D. Iveson

Opposed:

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

6.5

Additional Options for Advance Vote - Costs Associated with Advance Voting

A. Sinclair, City Clerk; L. Kennedy, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - K. Krushell:

That City Council recommend to the Returning Officer that an additional advance voting day be added for each of the two weeks of the Advance Vote within the wards.

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

6.6

Elevate Report and Draft City of Edmonton Framework - Update

Moved J. Batty - B. Anderson:

That the January 29, 2013, Community Services report 2013CSN001, be received for information.

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

BYLAWS - NONE

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Downtown Accommodation Planning - Next Steps

Council met in private at 11:57 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 1:46 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

1. That a Request for Proposal for leased office space, be issued to accommodate the equivalent of 350,000 useable square feet of floor space and the evaluation of the proposals include criteria, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 6, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO036.

2. That the February 6, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO036, remain private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Krushell

8.2

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Recruitment Process - Verbal report

Council met in private at 1:46 p.m., pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:03 p.m.

Moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:

That Administration work with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation to arrange for calling a special Shareholder meeting on the Board Member recruitment process, and that the meeting be held as soon as possible.

Sustainable Dev.

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

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

9.1

Cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee Meeting

Councillor J. Batty requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting.

Moved T. Caterina - K. Leibovici:

That Councillor J. Batty be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting.

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. Leibovici:

That the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting be cancelled.

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

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:04 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk