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City Council

Meeting Minutes 1 of 53

June 20/21, 2006, mj, ak, nr

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 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.

*by telephone

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B. Maurer, City Manager
D. H. Edey, City Clerk
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor M. Nickel called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Mayor S. Mandel, Councillors R. Hayter and M. Phair were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Arvinder Singh, Siri Guru Nanuk Sikh Gurdwara, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:

That the June 20, 2006, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

a. ADDITIONS: (Addenda require a Special Resolution)

E.1.l. TEC EDMONTON - Appointment of Directors and Council Representative -IN PRIVATE

F.1.f. Aviation History Museum

G.1.h. Land Trust Implementation Plan – Public Consultation Process – Replacement Report

L.1.f. Bylaw 14325 – City Auditor Bylaw Amendment No. 2 – Replacement Bylaw

Previously distributed

b. CHANGE TO ORDERS OF THE DAY:

That Orders of the Day be changed as follows:

Dinner 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

c. TIME SPECIFICS:

That the following item(s) be made time specific:

3:45 p.m. H.1.a. Report of Independent Council Compensation Committee

and that the following items be dealt with after H.1.a at 3:45 p.m.

E.1.i. 2006 Grand Prix Edmonton – In Private

F.1.c. Southwest Community Recreation Centre

F.1.e. Medium-term Funding Package for Recreation in the Southeast and Northeast

G.1.b. Revised Drainage Utility (Options for the Utility Fiscal Policy)

G.1.d. A Bylaw to Create an Off-site Road Levy and City Policy C507-Road Levy Policy

I.1.b. City Policy C522, Fraud and Misconduct – Reporting, Investigation, and Whistleblower Protection

7 p.m. I.1.c. 2005 Financial Statements and Investment Earnings – In Private

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S. Mandel; R. Hayter, M. Phair.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·  May 23, 2006, City Council

·  May 26, 2006, Special City Council

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S. Mandel; R. Hayter, M. Phair.

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. Edmonton Oilers (M. Nickel)

Our Edmonton Oilers took us on a rollercoaster season and we loved every minute of it.

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor M. Nickel congratulated the Oilers organization on an incredible play-off series.

The Edmonton Oilers are our champions and we are very proud of them.

A.4.b. Municipal Enforcement Association Leadership Award 2005 (M. Nickel)

Planning and Development Department’s Development Compliance Branch recently received the 2005 Leadership Award from the Alberta Municipal Enforcement Association. This award recognizes leadership within the Bylaw enforcement field and acknowledges the innovative and comprehensive communication program that served the needs of Edmontonians during implementation of the second phase of the Smoking Bylaw in 2005.

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor M. Nickel congratulated David Aitken and the Development Compliance Branch team upon receiving this prestigious award.

A.4.c. Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Rebate and Special Dividend (M. Nickel)

This year, because the City of Edmonton reduced its expected WCB claims costs by more than 12% and maintained its Certificate of Recognition, we are eligible for a rebate of $926,068.62. This rebate will be reinvested in our Occupational Health and Safety and related programs, which strive to maintain and enhance employee health.

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor M. Nickel congratulated Employee Safety and Wellness staff members and recognized those staff members present in Chamber.

This year WCB-Alberta issued 2005 special dividend cheques, due primarily to better-than-expected return on investments and strong corporate performance. The City of Edmonton received a special dividend cheque for $2,876,560.36.

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor M. Nickel invited Guy Kerr, President and CEO of Workers’ Compensation Board-Alberta to present the cheques to
Al Maurer, City Manager, and David Doyle, Director of Employee Safety and Wellness.

A.4.d. Recycled Water Line Project (M. Nickel)

In March a new recycled water line was completed that provides water for Petro-Canada’s Edmonton refinery and reduces the amount of water drawn directly from the river. The project was recently recognized with four awards.

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor M. Nickel acknowledged the support of Alberta Environment and recognized those consultants, contractors and suppliers involved in the project, and those who received one of the four awards:

·  SureForm Construction

·  BEL-MK Engineering

·  Ledcor Construction

·  Zenon Environmental

·  Associated Engineering – received the Consulting Engineers of Alberta Award of Excellence and Merit for the membrane filtration facility at Gold Bar

·  Petro-Canada – received the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ 2006 Steward of Excellence President’s Award for their partnership with the City of Edmonton to produce treated wastewater

·  City of Edmonton, Drainage Services and Petro-Canada – received the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta Project Achievement Award for demonstrating engineering, geological or geophysical skills and representing a substantial contribution to technical progress and the betterment of society

·  City of Edmonton – received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Award for excellence and innovation in municipal service delivery that advanced sustainable community development

Councillor R. Hayter entered the meeting.

A.4.e. Jan Eyre (D. Thiele)

Last week we were saddened to hear of the passing of our valued and trusted staff member, Jan Eyre. Jan worked for the City of Edmonton for more than 30 years, and for much of that time, headed up the administration of the Councillors’ Office.

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Thiele offered condolences to the family.

A.4.f. Third National Transplant Games (R. Hayter)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor R. Hayter announced that Edmonton has been selected as the first western Canadian city to host the Third National Transplant Games. Edmonton is world renowned for its research in transplantation and medical break-throughs, so it is fitting that this national event be held in the City of Champions. The event will be held August 8-13, 2006. Over 300 transplant recipients from across Canada between the ages of 7 to 85 will gather to celebrate the active, healthy lifestyle possible for many following transplantation. The games are an Olympic-style event, including track and field, swimming, badminton, tennis, golf, volleyball, lawn bowling and bowling. All sporting events will take place on the University campus and surrounding area and are admission free to the public.

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.a., E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.g., E.1.h., F.1.c., F.1.d., F.1.e., G.1.a., G.1.b., G.1.c., G.1.d., G.1.g., G.1.h., H.1.a., H.1.b., I.1.b., and in-private items E.1.i., E.1.j., E.1.l. and I.1.c.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS Ø

D.3.a. Smart Choices Program Update and Revised Terms of Reference for Neighbourhood Reinvestment Program and Residential Infill Strategy

That the revised due date of July 5, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 5, 2006

D.3.b. Stage One South Bus Rapid Transit (K. Leibovici)

That the revised due date of July 5, 2006, be approved. / Transportation
Due: July 5, 2006

D.3.c. Proposed Rezoning within Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP)

That the revised due date of September 26, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Sep. 26, 2006

D.3.d. Policy Governing Appointment of Youth to Civic Agencies

That the revised due date of September 26, 2006, be approved. / City Manager
Due: Sep. 26, 2006

D.3.e. Ridership -Whitemud Drive/Fox Drive/Neil Crawford (K. Leibovici)

That the revised due date of November 14, 2006, be approved. / Transportation
Due: Nov. 14, 2006

D.3.f. 108 Street (Capital Boulevard) Streetscaping

That the revised due date of December 12, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Dec. 12, 2006

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Budget Adjustment for TACS/Oracle Upgrade Ø

That the Planning and Development Department operating budget revenues and expenditures be increased by $250,000 to allow for a TACS/Oracle upgrade in 2006. / Planning & Dev.
Corporate Svcs.

E.1.c. Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) Status Report
– May 2006 Ø

That the June 20, 2006, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2006CBP005 be received for information. / CBP

E.1.f. Cornerstones: Advocacy Strategy to Increase Income Supports and Support Services for Homeless Persons Ø

That the “Cornerstones: Advocacy Strategy to Increase Income Support and Support Services for Homeless Persons” (as outlined in the May 30, 2006, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2006CBP008) be approved for implementation. / CBP

E.1.k. Cancellation of a Portion of Clean-Up Charges Applied to Property Tax Roll Account 8708794, 9411 - 65 Avenue Ø

That $475 of the property cleanup charges applied to the Property Tax Account 8708794 be waived. / Planning & Dev.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Access to Recreation Strategy – Progress Report Ø

That the May 31, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSR004 be received for information. / Community Svcs.

F.1.b. The Edmonton Art Gallery “Keeping the Doors Open” 2006 Community Investment Grant Ø

That payment of the second instalment of the Edmonton Art Gallery’s 2006 Community Investment Grant, in the amount of $94,440, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.


F.1.f. Aviation History Museum Ø

1. That $70,000 from Council Contingency be provided as follows:
a. $40,000 to the Alberta Aviation Museum Association to support staffing in 2006; and
b. $30,000 to Administration to develop a plan with the Alberta Museum Association, Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society and other affiliated groups, with recommendations regarding sustainability of the facility, artifacts, finances and governance, and that the plan return to the November 20, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting.
2. That Administration prepare a package for Council’s consideration during the 2007 budget deliberations to provide for ongoing funding for the Alberta Aviation Museum Association. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: Nov. 20, 2006
Due: Dec. 5, 2006

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.e. Holyrood Community Traffic Management Plan Ø

That the Holyrood Community Traffic Management Plan, depicted in Attachment1 of the May 24, 2006, Transportation Department report 2006TD5827, be abandoned due to lack of community support, and the trial measures on 95Avenue at 85 Street, 89Street, and Holyrood Road be removed. / Transportation

G.1.f. Edmonton Housing Trust Fund – 2006 Donation by the City of Edmonton Ø

That a donation of $1,179,100 to the Edmonton Housing Trust Fund (EHTF) for 2006, as per the Terms and Conditions listed in Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PWL089, be approved and that the agreement be acceptable in form and in content to the City Manager. / AMPW
City Manager
Corporate Svcs.

H.1.c. Posthumous Award of Excellence Nomination Ø

That Elizabeth (Bettie) Hewes, former Edmonton Alderman, be nominated for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Award of Excellence. / City Manager

H.1.d. Award of Excellence Nomination Ø

That Ron Hayter, City Councillor, be nominated for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Award of Excellence. / City Manager

H.1.e. Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer Award

1.  That Al Maurer, City Manager, be nominated for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer Award.
2.  That the May 31, 2006, Office of the Mayor’s report 2006OOM001 remain in private (sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and protection of Privacy Act). / Mayor

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

I.1.a. April 30, 2006, Projected Year-end Operating Results Ø

That the June 5, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COF062 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: S. Mandel; M. Phair.


B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED J. Batty – M. Nickel:

That City Council hear from the following delegation:

H.1.a. Report of Independent Council Compensation Committee

S. Hennig, Alberta Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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

lost

FOR THE MOTION: K. Krushell, M. Nickel.

OPPOSED: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; M. Phair.

B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.2.a. Bylaw 14299 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13898, Biotechnology Business Development Centre at the Edmonton Research Park Ø

L.2.b. Bylaw 14298 - To amend Bylaw 13840, to lend money to a controlled corporation, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Ø

(L.2.b. continued on page 14)

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 14299 and 14298 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel.

OPPOSED: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; M. Phair.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 14299 and 14298 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel.

OPPOSED: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; M. Phair.

L.3.a. Bylaw 14309 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located north of 160 Avenue NW and west of 139 Street NW, Carlton Ø

Councillor J. Melnychuk was absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 14309 and therefore abstained from voting. Councillor J. Melnychuk left the meeting.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons: