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City Council

Meeting Minutes 1 of 25

August 29, 2006, mj

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

PRESENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B. Maurer, City Manager

D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER

Rev. Chris Roulson, Chaplain, City of Edmonton, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That the August 29, 2006, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following:

E.1.g. 2006-2008 Edmonton Police Association Collective Agreement
- In Private

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

·  August 22, 2006, City Council Public Hearing

·  July 18, 2006, City Council

·  July 11, 2006, City Council Public Hearing

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. Rev. Chris Roulson – Retirement (S. Mandel)

Rev. Chris Roulson touched the lives of many during his 17 years as Chaplain at the City of Edmonton, where he has been held in the highest regard. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel extended best wishes to Chris and wife Dot on the occasion of his retirement.

A.4.b. Edmonton Transit (S. Mandel)

Edmonton Transit recently received two awards from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (American Public Transportation Association award and the National Award for Innovation). These awards recognize Edmonton Transit’s successful “Behaviour on Buses” or “BOB” program, which raises public awareness of acceptable, courteous and safe behaviour on the Edmonton Transit System.

Pat Church, Transit Community Services Section, was present in Chamber to accept the National Award for Innovation.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated Edmonton Transit on receiving these awards.

A.4.c. Deaths of Edmonton-based Soldiers (S. Mandel)

With great sadness and sorrow, Mayor S. Mandel recognized the seven Edmonton-based soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty in the ongoing Middle East conflict:

·  Master Corporal Raymond Arndt, Loyal Edmonton Regiment

·  Private Kevin Dallaire, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

·  Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom, 1 Field Ambulance

·  Corporal Francisco Gomez, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

·  Sergeant Vaughn Ingram, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

·  Corporal Bryce James Keller, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

·  Corporal Christopher Jonathan Reid, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

On behalf of the City of Edmonton, Mayor S. Mandel extended his profound sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of these brave soldiers, who served Canada with distinction and honour.

A moment of silence followed the reading of the Act of Remembrance.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

City Council exempted the following items for debate: D.2.a., E.1.b., F.1.a., G.1.a., G.1.b., G.1.d., G.1.e., G.1.f., and in-private items E.1.c., E.1.f. and F.1.b.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS Ø

D.3.a. Utility Regulatory Representation

That the revised due date of September 12, 2006, be approved. / AMPW
Due: Sep. 12, 2006

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Special City Council Meeting - Transportation Department Capital Plan Priorities and Funding Ø

1.  That a Special City Council meeting be held on September 25, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber.
2.  That the previously scheduled September 25, 2006, City Council meeting for Civic Agency reporting be moved to September 27, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in Council Chamber.
3.  That the September 25, 2006, Quasi-Judicial Standing Committee meeting be moved to September 28, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. / City Manager

E.1.d. Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee – Appointments Ø

That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the August 16, 2006, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee report 2006CAEA02, be appointed to the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, for the term August 29, 2006, to December 31, 2007. / City Manager

E.1.e. Appointment of Externally Nominated Representatives to Kinsmen Park Management Committee Ø

That the following individuals be appointed and re-appointed to Kinsmen Park Management Committee, for the term September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2007:
·  Frank Bonanni be appointed as a Kinsmen Club representative;
·  Carol Franz, Sharen Lipton and Rod Payne be re-appointed as Kinsmen Club representatives;
·  Rus Monk be re-appointed as the Outside User representative and Devin Wilken be re-appointed as the Inside User representative. / City Manager
E.1.a. cont.

E.1.g. 2006-2008 Edmonton Police Association Collective Agreement

1.  That the recommended settlement between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Association be ratified, as per Attachment 1 of the August 14, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH050.
2.  That the News Release, as per Attachment 2 of the August 14, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH050 report, be approved for release following ratification by the City and the Edmonton Police Association.
3.  That during the term of the Collective Agreement, those persons who have been authorized to bargain collectively also be authorized to enter into and execute ancillary agreements regarding clarification and interpretation of the collective agreement, negotiate minor modifications to contractual provisions which do not have substantial financial impacts and resolve grievances.
4.  That the August 14, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH050 report remain confidential pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / Corporate Svcs.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c. Expropriation of Three Properties Located Southeast of Fort Road on 63 and 64 Streets Ø

That Administration commence expropriation proceedings and take all steps required by the Expropriation Act towards completing the expropriation of the properties legally described in Attachment 2 of the August 8, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PW3331. / AMPW

G.1.g. Acquisition of Land at 23 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard from AltaGas Ltd.

1.  That the acquisition of land outlined in Attachment 3 of the August 8, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PW8410 and containing 1.585 ha. (3.92 acres), through an Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Section 30 of the Expropriation Act, be approved.
2.  That the August 8, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PW8410 remain confidential pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. / AMPW

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici:

That the following item be made time specific as the first item at 9:30 a.m.:

L.1.e. Bylaw 14348 – To Amend Accessible Taxi Bylaw

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That Council hear from P. Strong, General Manager, Yellow Cab Group, on the following item:

L.1.e. Bylaw 14348 – To Amend Accessible Taxi Bylaw

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: S. Mandel; J. Batty, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel.

B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.1.b. Bylaw 14359 – A Bylaw to revise Bylaw 14261, being a bylaw to close a portion of 137 Avenue, as shown on Plan 2629TR; located at 137 Avenue NW and east of 66 Street NW, York Ø

L.2.b. Bylaw 14242 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13942, Asset Management and Public Works Projects, Rehabilitation of Existing Recreation Facilities Ø

L.2.c. Bylaw 14346 – To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel Local Improvement on the alley south of 86 Avenue from 161 Street to 163 Street Ø

L.2.d. Bylaw 14347 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvement Ø

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:

That Bylaw 14359 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:

That Bylaws 14359, 14242, 14346 and 14347 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14359 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14359, 14242, 14346 and 14347 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Lobbyist Registry (S. Mandel)

“One of the best objectives of any political body is to operate in as open and fair an atmosphere as can possibly be achieved. This standard should be held both in what we do in this Chamber as well as outside.
Whether fair or not, often the largest criticism levelled at Council is in how we deal with land use and zoning issues and how lobbying is conducted on these issues. Lobbying around any issue is a fair and proper activity, but it is desirable to ensure as much transparency as possible in how these actions are carried out.
For this reason, I am requesting that Administration make recommendations to Executive Committee on the options available for instituting a Lobbyist Registry for the City of Edmonton.
I would like Administration to look at examples of registries which have been set up at the municipal level in other jurisdictions across Canada and in other countries and report back on the scope and operation of these programs as well as measurements which have been put in place to determine level of public and industry satisfaction with them.” / City Manager
Exec. Committee
Due: Oct. 25, 2006

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.h. Amendment to Bylaw 13777 – The Waste Management Bylaw

Councillor L. Sloan requested the permission of City Council to make a Motion Without Notice concerning an amendment to Bylaw 13777, the Waste Management Bylaw, which would require waste bins at commercial sites to have lids and that the lids be maintained closed in order to reduce odour and prevent waste being blown from the bins.

MOVED K. Leibovici – M. Nickel:

That Councillor L. Sloan be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED L. Sloan – K. Leibovici:

That Administration bring forward an amendment to Bylaw 13777, the Waste Management Bylaw, which would require waste bins at commercial sites to have lids and that the lids be maintained closed in order to reduce odour and prevent waste being blown from the bins. / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: Oct. 24, 2006

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

E.1.i. Funding for Building a Safe Community Session with Jim Diers

Councillor J. Melnychuk requested the permission of City Council to make a Motion Without Notice concerning funding to support a Building a Safe Community session with Jim Diers on October 12 and 13, 2006, with funds from the 2006 Council Initiatives budget.

MOVED K. Leibovici – M. Phair:

That Councillor J. Melnychuk be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice.

CARRIED


FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – K. Leibovici:

That $5,000 be provided on a one-time basis to support a Building a Safe Community session with Jim Diers on October 12 and 13, 2006, with funds from the 2006 Council Initiatives budget. / Corporate Svcs.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.h. South LRT Extension – Park and Ride at Southgate Station

Councillor B. Anderson requested the permission of City Council to make a Motion Without Notice concerning jurisdiction of the South LRT Extension - Park and Ride at Southgate Station, which was considered at the August 21/22, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee.

MOVED M. Nickel – J. Melnychuk:

That Councillor B. Anderson be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.