CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

March 5, 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

*Participated by telephone

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 5 3.1 Rossdale Project - Ideas from Post Secondary Institutions (S. Mandel) 5 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 5 5. STATUS REPORT 5 6. REPORTS 5 6.1 Appointment of Two New Board Members - Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2013 Board of Directors 5 6.2 Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy - Revised Boundary and Revenue Forecasts 6 6.3 Development of Beach Play Area at Hawrelak Park - Request for Proposal 6 6.4 Exemption from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification - John Fry Sports Park Pavilion, Callingwood Park Pavilion, Mill Woods Park Pavilion and Victoria Park Pavilion 7 6.5 Saskatchewan Drive Retaining Structure - 101 Street to 90 Avenue - Budget Adjustment 7 6.6 Edmonton's Urban Traffic Noise Policy Update 8 7. BYLAWS 8 7.1 Bylaw 16376 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15726 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Transportation Project, Southeast to West LRT 8 7.2 Bylaw 16340 - Bylaw Amendment No. 14 8 7.3 Bylaw 16276 - Text amendment to the Ambleside Neighbourhood Structure Plan 9 7.4 Bylaw 16277 - To allow for the development of business employment uses, Ambleside 10 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 10 8.1 Inter-Municipal Update – Recommendations for Next Steps – Verbal report 10 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 11 9.1 Changes to Council Calendar (J. Batty) 11 9.2 Council Assignment to Arts and Culture - WinterCity Strategy (B. Henderson) 12 10. ADJOURNMENT 12	Carried Carried See minutes See minutes None See minutes See minutes See minutes None None Carried Carried Referred Carried Carried Carried First reading Third reading Third reading Third reading 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 5

3.1 Rossdale Project - Ideas from Post Secondary

Institutions (S. Mandel) 5

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

5. STATUS REPORT 5

6. REPORTS 5

6.1 Appointment of Two New Board Members - Downtown

Business Revitalization Zone 2013 Board of

Directors 5

6.2 Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization

Levy - Revised Boundary and Revenue Forecasts 6

6.3 Development of Beach Play Area at Hawrelak Park -

Request for Proposal 6

6.4 Exemption from Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design Silver Certification - John

Fry Sports Park Pavilion, Callingwood Park

Pavilion, Mill Woods Park Pavilion and Victoria

Park Pavilion 7

6.5 Saskatchewan Drive Retaining Structure - 101

Street to 90 Avenue - Budget Adjustment 7

6.6 Edmonton's Urban Traffic Noise Policy Update 8

7. BYLAWS 8

7.1 Bylaw 16376 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15726 to

authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake,

construct and finance Transportation Project,

Southeast to West LRT 8

7.2 Bylaw 16340 - Bylaw Amendment No. 14 8

7.3 Bylaw 16276 - Text amendment to the Ambleside

Neighbourhood Structure Plan 9

7.4 Bylaw 16277 - To allow for the development of

business employment uses, Ambleside 10

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 10

8.1 Inter-Municipal Update – Recommendations for Next

Steps – Verbal report 10

9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 11

9.1 Changes to Council Calendar (J. Batty) 11

9.2 Council Assignment to Arts and Culture -

WinterCity Strategy (B. Henderson) 12

10. ADJOURNMENT 12

Carried

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None

See minutes

None

Carried

Referred

Carried

First reading

Third reading

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.

Father Matthew Hysell, St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, led the assembly in prayer.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the March 5, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

1. Addition:

· 8.1 Inter-Municipal Update – Recommendations for Next Steps – Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

2. That the Orders of the Day be changed as follows:
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recess

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 City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

· February 19, 2013, City Council Public Hearing

· February 20, 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

Belgravia School (S. Mandel)

Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed grade 3 students from Belgravia school, and their teacher B. Irving.

Edmonton Construction Association "Man of the Year" (T. Caterina)

Councillor T. Caterina, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Mayor Mandel, who was honoured by the Edmonton Construction Association, as "Man of the Year"- receiving the prestigious "Claude Alston Memorial Award". Since first elected in 2001, Mayor
Mandel has truly helped build this city - not with bricks and mortar but with vision and leadership. He encouraged Edmonton to aim higher, be bolder and demand better, extending Edmonton's reach beyond its city limits by building strong ties to Asia and Europe. In his time as Mayor, he has greatly improved the quality of life of Edmontonians and has set Edmonton on a path to success that will carry us forward for generations to come.

Fraud Prevention Month (S. Mandel)

Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized March as Fraud Prevention Month. Introduced were guests from Fraud Prevention Alberta, a coalition of agencies who have banded together to fight fraud and promote education and awareness. These agencies work hard to combat fraudulent crimes that cost our economy billions of dollars every year. A word of thanks was extended to Fraud Prevention Alberta for their incredible effort in investigating these terrible crimes.

United Way (S. Mandel)

Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the City of Edmonton United Way co-chairs, C. Tacail and
E. Londeau, for their leadership in the City's first corporate campaign to support the United Way. Through various fundraising initiatives and payroll deductions, an impressive amount of $87,096.65, was raised by City staff. In addition, the Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund contributed on behalf of nine unions, bringing the total donation to $376,400. These outstanding contributions were recognized at the United Way Red Tie Gala, when the City of Edmonton was awarded the "Best New Campaign Award".

Wedding Recognition (S. Mandel)

Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, congratulated City staff member, S. Farnell, on her recent wedding.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 and 8.1.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no requests to speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

That the following item be made time specific:

8.1 Inter-Municipal Update - Recommendations for Next Steps - Verbal report – PRIVATE – 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

See items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

3.1

Rossdale Project - Ideas from Post Secondary Institutions
(S. Mandel)

It has come to my attention that we may be overlooking a wonderful opportunity to tap into creative ideas from post secondary institutions for the Rossdale Project. I would like Administration to:

1. Determine whether partnership opportunities may exist for student projects.

2. Report back to the appropriate Committee on any potential projects with NAIT and the University of Alberta that could provide practical solutions for the Rossdale buildings, including mechanical, electrical and structural components.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: Jun. 10, 2013

Exec. Committee

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT - NONE

REPORTS

6.1

Appointment of Two New Board Members - Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2013 Board of Directors

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

That the individuals recommended in Attachment 1 of the March 5, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SHE010, be appointed as Directors of the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone for the term of January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013.

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

6.2

Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy - Revised Boundary and Revenue Forecasts

L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

1. That the revised proposed boundary of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy area as shown in Attachment 1 of the March 5, 2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SHE012, be approved.

2. That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, send a revised application to the Provincial Government requesting designation of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy by way of regulation.

Sustainable Dev.

Mayor

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

6.3

Development of Beach Play Area at Hawrelak Park - Request for Proposal

L. Cochrane, General Manager, R. Jevne and
J. Kabarchuk, Community Services; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved S. Mandel - T. Caterina:

That the February 26, 2013, Community Services report 2013CSS005, be referred back to Administration, and bring back to Community Services Committee, updating information on pricing and concept for a beach play area in Hawrelak Park, as well as the option of a spray deck, outlining cost and schematic design.

Community Svcs.

Due Date: Jun. 11, 2013

CS Committee

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

K. Leibovici

6.4

Exemption from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification - John Fry Sports Park Pavilion, Callingwood Park Pavilion, Mill Woods Park Pavilion and Victoria Park Pavilion

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

That the John Fry Sports Park Pavilion, Callingwood Park Pavilion, Mill Woods Park Pavilion and Victoria Park Pavilion, be exempted from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification, as per Sustainable Building Policy C532.

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

6.5

Saskatchewan Drive Retaining Structure - 101 Street to 90 Avenue - Budget Adjustment

Moved E. Gibbons - B. Henderson:

That the Geo Edmonton Rehabilitation Capital Project Profile 12-66-1950, Attachment 1 of the February 27, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS0501, be adjusted to increase budget approval by $1.7 million for the Saskatchewan Drive Retaining Structure, 101 Street to 90 Avenue, with funding from unallocated pay as you go funding available from the October 31, 2012, Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment.

TransportationSvcs.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

6.6

Edmonton's Urban Traffic Noise Policy Update

B. Latte, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Sohi - D. Loken:

That the Urban Traffic Noise Policy C506A, as outlined in Attachment 1 of February 27, 2013, Transportation Services report 2013TS7714, be approved.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 16376 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15726 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Transportation Project, Southeast to West LRT

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16376 be read a first time.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

Transportation 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, T. Caterina

Opposed:

L. Sloan

7.2

Bylaw 16340 - Bylaw Amendment No. 14 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16340 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16340 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. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16340 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 16340 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

7.3

Bylaw 16276 - Text amendment to the Ambleside Neighbourhood Structure Plan

Bylaws 16276 and 16277 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16276 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, T. Caterina

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

A. Sohi, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

7.4

Bylaw 16277 - To allow for the development of business employment uses, Ambleside

Bylaws 16276 and 16277 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16277 be read a third time.

Distribution List

In Favour:

Carried

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, T. Caterina

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

A. Sohi, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Inter-Municipal Update – Recommendations for Next Steps – Verbal report

Council met in private at 10 a.m., pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 11:30 a.m.

Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:

That the following actions of the Inter-Municipal Update – Recommendations for Next Steps, be approved:

1. That annexation of the land identified in Attachment 1 of the March 5, 2013, Sustainable Development verbal report, be initiated and that written notice of the proposed annexation be given pursuant to section 116 of the Municipal Government Act.

2. That annexation of the land identified in Attachment 2 of the March 5, 2013, Sustainable Development verbal report, be initiated and that written notice of the proposed annexation be given pursuant to section 116 of the Municipal Government Act.

3. That the March 5, 2013, Sustainable Development verbal report and presentation remain private pursuant to sections 24, 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,
T. Caterina

Opposed:

L. Sloan

Absent:

K. Leibovici

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

9.1

Changes to Council Calendar (J. Batty)

Councillor J. Batty requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the Orders of the Day for the March 12, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting being changed to commence at 10 a.m. and that the March 19, 2013, Non-Regular City Council meeting being cancelled.

Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:

That Councillor J. Batty be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the Orders of the Day for the March 12, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting being changed to commence at 10 a.m. and that the March 19, 2013, Non-Regular City Council meeting being cancelled.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

Moved J. Batty - D. Iveson:

That the Orders of the day for the March 19, 2013, Community Services Committee meeting be changed to commence at 10 a.m. and that the March 19, 2013, Non-Regular City Council meeting be cancelled.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

9.2

Council Assignment to Arts and Culture - WinterCity Strategy (B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding Council assigning Councillor D. Loken, as a project sponsor, to the WinterCity Strategy.

Moved A. Sohi - D. Iveson:

That Councillor B. Henderson be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the assignment of Councillor D. Loken, as a project sponsor, to the WinterCity Strategy.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:

That Councillor D. Loken be assigned, as a project sponsor, to the WinterCity Strategy.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

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

Absent:

S. Mandel, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2 p.m.

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Chair City Clerk