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S. Mandel, A.
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE |
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S. Farbrother,
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DECISION SUMMARY |
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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 Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Sister Pat Desnoyers, L'Arche Association of Edmonton and Members of the L'Arche Community, led the assembly in prayer. |
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1.2 |
Adoption of Agenda |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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That the May 8, 2013, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: Additions: · 6.2 Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy – Selection of Catalyst Projects · 6.3 Impacts of Using or Not Using Local Contractors for the Arena Project · 6.14 Walterdale Bridge Financial Update – Transportation Committee report · 6.15 Arterial Roadway System – Historical and Projected Trends – Transportation Committee report · 6.16 Northwest LRT (Metro Line) Concept Planning Study – NAIT to Campbell Road (Northwest City Limits) – Transportation Committee report · 7.3 Bylaw 16442 – A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15999 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Transportation Project, Walterdale Bridge Replacement Pages: · 1.3 Adoption of Minutes - April 24, 2013, City Council Minutes - replacement pages 10 to 21 · 6.16 Transportation Committee report - Northwest LRT (Metro Line) Concept Planning Study – NAIT to Campbell Road (Northwest City Limits) – replacement pages 5 and 6 of Attachment 2 |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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1.3 |
Adoption of Minutes |
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Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina: |
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That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted: · April 22, 2013, City Council Public Hearing · April 23, 2013, City Council · April 24, 2013, City Council |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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1.4 |
Protocol Items |
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Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized members of the Edmonton Police Service as they look forward to the official launch of Crime Prevention Week. During this special week, police officers and civilian members will be out in the community, educating Edmontonians on pro-active steps they can take to prevent crime in our community. |
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Mayor Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized this year's 26 graduates of the City of Edmonton's Planning Academy. It is the 7th year for the academy, which is a series of courses on the Planning process, land use, urban design, and transportation planning. The courses are facilitated by experienced staff from Sustainable Development. Over 1500 people have taken Planning Academy courses since they began in 2006 and all of these citizens have been eager to participate in planning Edmonton's dynamic growth and change. |
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Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Mayor Mandel on being presented The Men of Honour Leadership Award, for his ability to bring together community leaders from many sectors and challenge them to find creative solutions to our most pressing problems. These awards are presented to men who act in meaningful ways to foster respect, encourage healthy relationships and create positive opportunities for people. From the arts community to persons with disabilities, Mayor Mandel has been a catalyst for positive action that ripples through our city. Thank you for the compassion you have brought to your position. |
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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: 6.1, 6.2, 6.8, 6.13, 6.14 and 6.15. |
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2.2 |
Requests to Speak |
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The requests to speak were not considered. |
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2.3 |
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda |
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The request for time specific was not considered. |
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2.4 |
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate |
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See item 7.2. |
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3. |
COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES - NONE |
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REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE |
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STATUS REPORT - NONE |
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REPORTS |
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6.1 |
Downtown Arena Capital Profile Approval |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.2 |
Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy - Selection of Catalyst Projects |
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; D. Fraser and P. Ohm, Sustainable Development; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved D. Iveson - K. Krushell: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, |
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K. Diotte, L. Sloan |
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6.3 |
Impacts of Using or Not Using Local Contractors for the Arena Project |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.4 |
Project Cost Drivers for the City of Edmonton - Information regarding the costs of City of Edmonton specific policies that drive project costs |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.5 |
Adjustment to Recruitment Timing |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.6 |
Budget Proposal and Schedule to Light the High Level Bridge |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.7 |
Notice of Intention to Designate - The Marshall McLuhan house as a Municipal Historic Resource |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.8 |
Canada Basketball Update |
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Moved D. Loken - B. Anderson: |
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That Councillor B. Anderson be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice to amend the motion on the Canada Basketball Initiative - 2013 Operating Service package, passed at the January 23, 2013, City Council meeting. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved B. Anderson - D. Loken: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.9 |
Mechanized River Valley Access - Non-Contract A Request for Proposal |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.10 |
Authorization of Expropriation - Southeast LRT |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.11 |
Community Investment Program - Festival Seed Grant Recommendations |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.12 |
Community Investment Program - Celebrations Grant Recommendations |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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S.
Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.13 |
Fairtrade Designation Endorsement |
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A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved E. Gibbons - J. Batty: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.14 |
Walterdale Bridge Financial Update |
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Boutilier, General Manager and A. Laughlin, Transportation Services; S.
Farbrother, City Manager; |
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Moved D. Loken - B. Anderson: |
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S.
Mandel, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, |
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A. Sohi, K. Diotte, L. Sloan |
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6.15 |
Arterial Roadway System - Historical and Projected Trends |
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R. Boutilier, General Manager and B. Stephenson, Transportation Services; L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. |
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Moved B. Anderson - K. Krushell: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved S. Mandel - D. Loken: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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6.16 |
Northwest LRT (Metro Line) Concept Planning Study - NAIT to Campbell Road (Northwest City Limits) |
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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BYLAWS |
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7.1 |
Bylaw 16433 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15962 to authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire arena land, and to design and construct a Downtown Arena |
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Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Bylaw 16371 - Signage Posting in Business Locations |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16371 be read a first time. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16371 be read a second time. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16371 be considered for third reading. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J.
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Bylaw 16442 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15999 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Transportation Project, Walterdale Bridge |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16442 be read a first time. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16442 be read a second time. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
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L. Sloan |
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina: |
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That Bylaw 16442 be considered for third reading. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
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L. Sloan |
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8. |
PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE |
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9. |
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE |
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9.1 |
Changes to Council Calendar (D. Iveson) |
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Councillor D. Iveson requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding cancellation of the May 23, 2013, Utility Committee meeting. |
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Moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson: |
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That Councillor D. Iveson be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the cancellation of the May 23, 2013, Utility Committee meeting. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved D. Iveson - A. Sohi: |
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9.2 |
Amendments to Bylaw 16420 regarding Local Improvements in the North Glenora Neighbourhood (J. Batty) |
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Councillor J. Batty requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding amendments to Bylaw 16420 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the North Glenora Neighbourhood, to delete Project 26 and any borrowing related to it. |
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Moved T. Caterina - B. Anderson: |
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That Councillor J. Batty be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding amendments to Bylaw 16420 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the North Glenora Neighbourhood, to delete Project 26 and any borrowing related to it. |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson: |
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Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, |
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9.3 |
Downtown Arena Master Agreement and Location Agreement – Amend or Remove Contingencies (J. Batty) |
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Councillor J. Batty stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she will move: That the motions passed at the April 10, 2013, City Council meeting regarding the arena, be amended to remove or amend the contingencies stated therein.
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10. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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The meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m. |
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Chair City Clerk