CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

February 20, 2013 – Council Chamber

PRESENT

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

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 Assessment of Traffic Delays at Railway Crossings 50 Street, 75 Street and 99 Street (A. Sohi) 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 4 5. STATUS REPORT 4 6. REPORTS 4 6.1 Proposed Approval of Expropriation - 41st Avenue Interchange 4 6.2 Abandonment of Expropriation - City Centre Redevelopment Lands 5 6.3 Commencement of Expropriation - Blatchford/City Centre Redevelopment 6 6.4 Board Assignments - Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards 7 6.5 Reduction to the 2013 Councillors' Office Budget 7 6.6 Southeast to West LRT - North Saskatchewan River Bridge Architectural Concept 7 6.7 Southeast to West LRT - Funding for Utility Relocations and P3 Procurement Development 8 7. BYLAWS 8 7.1 Bylaw 16309 - To Designate the Borden Park Band Shell as a Municipal Historic Resource 8 7.2 Bylaw 16338 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1 9 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 10 8.1 Southeast to West LRT - Budget Approval - Valley Line 10 8.2 Southeast to West LRT - Utility Relocation and P3 Procurement Development Cost Estimate Detail 11 8.3 Integration of High Solid Anaerobic Digestion Technology - Opportunity to Act 12 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 12 10. ADJOURNMENT 12	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes None None See minutes See minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Third reading Third reading 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 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 Assessment of Traffic Delays at Railway Crossings

50 Street, 75 Street and 99 Street (A. Sohi) 4

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

5. STATUS REPORT 4

6. REPORTS 4

6.1 Proposed Approval of Expropriation - 41st Avenue

Interchange 4

6.2 Abandonment of Expropriation - City Centre

Redevelopment Lands 5

6.3 Commencement of Expropriation - Blatchford/City

Centre Redevelopment 6

6.4 Board Assignments - Local and Composite

Assessment Review Boards 7

6.5 Reduction to the 2013 Councillors' Office Budget 7

6.6 Southeast to West LRT - North Saskatchewan River

Bridge Architectural Concept 7

6.7 Southeast to West LRT - Funding for Utility

Relocations and P3 Procurement Development 8

7. BYLAWS 8

7.1 Bylaw 16309 - To Designate the Borden Park Band

Shell as a Municipal Historic Resource 8

7.2 Bylaw 16338 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw

Amendment No. 1 9

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 10

8.1 Southeast to West LRT - Budget Approval - Valley

Line 10

8.2 Southeast to West LRT - Utility Relocation and P3

Procurement Development Cost Estimate Detail 11

8.3 Integration of High Solid Anaerobic Digestion

Technology - Opportunity to Act 12

9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 12

10. ADJOURNMENT 12

Carried

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None

See minutes

None

Carried

Third reading

Carried

None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Deputy Mayor K. Krushell called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Right Rev. Fr. Stephan Semotiuk, Cathedral Dean, Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the February 20, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

· 6.1 Proposed Approval of Expropriation - 41st Avenue Interchange

· 8.1 Southeast to West LRT – Budget Approval - Valley Line - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

· 8.3 Integration of High Solid Anaerobic Digestion Technology – Opportunity to Act - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, K. Leibovici

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· February 4, 2013, City Council Public Hearing

· February 6, 2013, City Council

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, K. Leibovici

1.4

Protocol Items

City Hall School 10^th Anniversary/Meadowlark School (K. Leibovici)

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, recognized City Hall School. What began as a pilot project with just a handful of students, has grown into a full-time program that gives Edmonton children the opportunity to learn more about municipal government and our city in a hands-on and interactive environment. Students not only come away with an increased sense of civic pride but a richer understanding of the vast programs and services the City provides to meet the needs of Edmontonians. A warm welcome was extended to L. Hut, City Hall School Coordinator; K. Nichols, Arts and Education Coordinator; and grade 1 students from Meadowlark school, and their teacher L. Huang.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 8.1 and 8.2.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time.

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See items 7.1 and 7.2.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Assessment of Traffic Delays at Railway Crossings 50 Street, 75 Street and 99 Street (A. Sohi)

I have received a number of inquiries related to the traffic delays at the railway crossings of 50 street, 75 street and 99 street on the southside. I would like Administration to provide a report to Transportation Committee, on their assessment of these crossings, their priority for rail underpass, and when such work could be undertaken.

Transportation Svcs.

Due Date: May 29, 2013

Transportation Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

Proposed Approval of Expropriation - 41st Avenue Interchange

D. Piecowye and M. Bohn, Corporate Services (Law), made presentations.
B. Latte, Transportation Services; D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law); and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

That City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriation Act, having considered the report of the Inquiry Officer in
Attachment 4:

1. Approve the expropriation of the properties shown on Attachment 1, and legally described in Attachment 2 and the reasons for such approval shall be deemed to be those reasons as set out in the February 20, 2013, Corporate Services report 2013COL005.

2. Authorize Administration to take all steps required by the Expropriation Act in furtherance of the expropriations including the registration of Certificates of Approval of Expropriation.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.2

Abandonment of Expropriation - City Centre Redevelopment Lands

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That City Council, in its capacity as the Expropriating Authority under the Expropriation Act:

1. Approve the abandonment of the commencement of the expropriation of the interests legally described in Attachment 2 of the Corporate Services report 2012COL006, which City Council approved on October 3, 2012, and was subsequently registered on title to the lands on October 5, 2012, as a Notice of Intention to Expropriate. (Attachment 1 of the February 11, 2013, Corporate Services report 2013COL003).

2. Authorize Administration to take the steps necessary to effect this abandonment.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

6.3

Commencement of Expropriation - Blatchford/City Centre Redevelopment

D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law); and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Iveson - J. Batty:

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 described in Attachment 2 of the Corporate Services report 2013COL004.

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 described in Attachment 2 of the Corporate Services report 2013COL004, where the owner is willing to consent to the expropriation of its interest by the City.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Opposed:

K. Diotte, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel

6.4

Board Assignments - Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the appointments to Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards for the purpose of hearing the 2013 assessment complaints, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 20, 2013, Corporate Services report 2013COC033, be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

6.5

Reduction to the 2013 Councillors' Office Budget

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the Office of the Councillors’ 2013 Operating Budget – Common Budget, be decreased by discounting the personnel budget consistent with City practice by $50,000, and be allocated to the tax levy.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

6.6

Southeast to West LRT - North Saskatchewan River Bridge Architectural Concept

N. Alampi, Transportation Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. A. Maurer, Chair of LRT Governance Board; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

That the Extradosed Bridge option, as shown in Attachments 4 and 5 of the February 5, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS3407, be approved as the LRT bridge type crossing over the North Saskatchewan River.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Leibovici

6.7

Southeast to West LRT - Funding for Utility Relocations and P3 Procurement Development

Items 6.7, 8.1 and 8.2 were x-referenced and dealt with together.

N. Alampi, Transportation Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
A. Sinclair, City Clerk; S. Farbrother, City Manager;
A. Maurer, Chair of LRT Governance Board; L. Stewart, Stewart Group; R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Services, and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That the February 5, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS2934, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, J. Batty,
K. Diotte, K. Krushell, T. Caterina

Absent:

S. Mandel, D. Iveson, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 16309 - To Designate the Borden Park Band Shell as a Municipal Historic Resource

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16309 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16309 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16309 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16309 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

7.2

Bylaw 16338 - LRT Governance Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16338 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16338 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16338 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

Moved L. Sloan - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16338 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Southeast to West LRT - Budget Approval - Valley Line

Items 6.7, 8.1 and 8.2 were x-referenced and dealt with together.

Council met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:09 p.m.

Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:

1. That the revised Southeast to West LRT Capital Profile 11-66-1673, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 20, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report 2013CF8262, and the budget of $60 million for Phase 2, Stage 1a – Southeast LRT line from Millwoods Town Centre to Centre West, be approved.

2. That the February 20, 2013, Financial and Utilities Services report 2013CF8262, with the exception of Attachment 1, remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel

8.2

Southeast to West LRT - Utility Relocation and P3 Procurement Development Cost Estimate Detail

Items 6.7, 8.1 and 8.2 were x-referenced and dealt with together.

Council met in private at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 2:09 p.m.

Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:

1. That the February 5, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS8469, be received for information.

2. That the February 5, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS8469, remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Transportation Svcs.

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

8.3

Integration of High Solid Anaerobic Digestion Technology - Opportunity to Act

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

1. That Administration (Waste Management Utility) be allowed to submit a formal application to Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation for a $10 million grant towards the construction of a high solids anaerobic digestion facility at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, and bring back a full business case and recommended budget adjustment upon grant approval for the project.

2. That the February 14, 2013, Financial Services and Utilities report 2013WM3574 remain private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Deputy Mayor K. Krushell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk