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City Council

Meeting Minutes 1

February 1, 2000

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, February 1, 2000

PRESENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,
D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.
D.H. Edey, City Clerk.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor R. Rosenberger was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Dr. Rhea Plouffe, Chaplain, Cross Cancer Institute led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

That the City Council Agenda for the February 1, 2000 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

a) Additions:

H.1.c.- Special City Council Meetings - February 28 and March 6, 2000.

F.1.a.- In Private - Citizen at Large Appointment Recommendations to Various Civic Agencies.

b) Replacement Pages:

Annotated Agenda - Pages 7 and 8.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,
R. Noce, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

That the Minutes of the January 12, 2000 City Council Public Hearing Meeting; January 13, 2000 Special City Council Meeting; and January 18, 2000 City Council Meeting be adopted.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,
R. Noce, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

Councillor R. Rosenberger entered the meeting.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Alberta Winter Games (T. Cavanagh).

Councillor T. Cavanagh stated that he had the opportunity, together with Councillor D. Thiele, to meet with the representatives of the Alberta Winter Games from Sherwood Park, at which time the representatives thanked the City of Edmonton for the use of the City of Edmonton facilities for the games.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED T. Cavanagh - R. Noce

That items D.2.a., D.2.c., E.1.a., E.1.e., E.1.h., E.1.i., G.1.a., J.1.a. and in private items H.1.b. and J.1.b. be exempted for debate; and

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b. Reporting of Taxes (A. Bolstad).

That the January 10, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee Appointments.

That Lewis Cardinal, Rosalie Cardinal, Gordon Harris and Rosie Vermillion be appointed to the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee for the term ending December 31, 2000. / Civic Agencies

E.1.c. Letter dated September 1, 1999 to Council re: Tax Assessment from Charles and Linda Illerbrun.

That the request for a reduction and rebate of property taxes for the years of 1994 through 1997 be denied. / Corporate Svcs.

E.1.d. Hangars at the City Centre Airport.

1.  That the Planning and Development Department advise the Provincial Government that City Council supports the designation of Hangar #14 as a Provincial Historic Resource, and undertake steps to facilitate the designation of Hangar #14 as a Provincial Historic Resource.
2.  That the Planning and Development Department bring forward bylaws and documents to have Hangar #14 designated as a Municipal Historic Resource. / Planning & Dev.
E.1.d. cont'd
Planning & Dev.

E.1.f. Progress Report on the Development of the New Zoning Bylaw.

That the December 15, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be received for information. / Planning & Dev.

E.1.g. Legacy Facilities – 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

That the December 15, 1999 Community Services/Corporate Services Departments report be received for information. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Citizen-At-Large Appointment Recommendations to Various Civic Agencies.

That the appointments, as outlined in Attachment 1, be approved for the term ending December 31, 2000, except for the Community Lottery Board appointees whose terms will be at pleasure. / Civic Agencies

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b. Settlement of a Section 30 Agreement Pursuant to the Expropriation Act for the Acquisition of a Single Family Dwelling at 9866 - 79 Avenue from Michael Joseph O'Rourke.

1. That the acquisition of Lot 40, Block 39, Plan 29U, containing 405.82 square metres, more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals, from Michael Joseph O'Rourke as per the attachments of the January 10, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works report, be approved.
2 That the January 10, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works report remain in private and confidential. (s.24 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act). / Asset Mgmt. & Public Works
G.1.b. cont'd
Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Civic Agencies - Appointment of Various External Representatives

1. That Jim Oscroft and Gerry Haracsi be appointed and that David Baker, John Campbell and Vivianne Favreau Sparrow be re-appointed to the Kinsmen Park Advisory Committee as Kinsmen Club representatives for the term ending December 31, 2000.
2. That Jim Goebel and George Milner be re-appointed to the Edmonton Historical Board as the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association representatives for the term ending December 31, 2000. / Civic Agencies

H.1.c. Special City Council Meetings - February 28 and March 6, 2000.

That Special City Council meetings be scheduled to conduct civic agency interviews on the following dates in the Councillors' Boardroom:
February 28, 2000 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.;
March 6, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Civic Agencies

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,
D. Thiele.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

L.1.a. Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw.

MOVED M. Phair - L. Langley

That Item L.1.a. - Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw, be dealt with at 2:30 p.m.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Mason.

J.1.a. Final Report - City of Edmonton Members of Council Remuneration and Benefits Review.

L.1.a. Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw.

MOVED M. Phair - A. Bolstad

That City Council hear from the following delegations:

A. Neufeld, The Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB); and C. Berg with respect to Item J.1.a.; and

K. Byram, President, Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club; and C. Berg with respect to Item L.1.a.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Mason.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Area Redevelopment Plans (M. Phair/J. Taylor).

"We would like the following information from the Planning and Development Department and the Law Branch about Area Redevelopment Plans (ARP's):
What is the status (both legal and otherwise) of a Council approved ARP?
If an application for development within an approved ARP is made that substantially differs from the ARP (doubles the size of the neighbourhood, follows few if any of the guidelines outlined for the property in the ARP) would approval constructively overturn the ARP?
If yes, what are the implications for City Council and the affected community?
We would like the response to come to the Executive Committee on March 1, 2000." / Planning and Dev.
Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
D.1.a. cont'd
Planning & Dev.
Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
Due: March 1, 2000

D.1.b. Recruitment and Training of New Firefighters (M. Phair).

"It is my understanding that nearly 50% or more of the employees of Fire Services will be eligible for retirement over the next 5 years. I would like the following information from the Fire Services and Human Resources Departments.
What policies are in place regarding recruitment and training of new firefighters?
Who is responsible for the recruitment and selection of new trainees?
Does the current ‘job description’ reflect both today and future responsibilities and skills for firefighters and does it reflect the City of Edmonton's goals and priorities?" / Emergency Response
Human Resources
Due: April 11, 2000

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Vending Machines in City Facilities (A. Bolstad).

MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That the January 7, 2000 Community Services Department report be referred to the Community Services Committee. / Community Svcs
CS Committee
Due: Feb. 7, 2000

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, Kinsella,

B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, J. Taylor,

D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Rosenberger.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Rosenberger presided.

D.2.c. Parking Permits (B. Smith).

MOVED B. Smith - M. Phair

That the December 29, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be referred to the Transportation and Public Works Committee. / Transportation & Streets
TPW Committee
Due: Feb. 8, 2000

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella,

B. Mason, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.

Deputy Mayor R. Rosenberger vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

J.1.a. Final Report - City of Edmonton Members of Council Remuneration and Benefits Review.

MOVED M. Phair - J. Taylor

Cash Compensation
That the City of Edmonton continue to pay cash compensation to their Members of Council entirely through an annual fixed salary.
That the City of Edmonton pay elected officials total annual cash compensation as detailed in Table 1, with one third of this sum being tax exempt.
That no changes be made to the additional remuneration of $300 paid councillors for each month of service in the capacity of Deputy Mayor.
Benefits
That Members of Council be provided with the same employee benefits package and employer contribution rates as the City of Edmonton's "Management Exempt Group" (Non union management employees of the City of Edmonton).
That the current City of Edmonton policy of providing the Mayor a choice between having access to a City vehicle or a vehicle allowance for the Mayor's use be maintained.
That Councillors be provided with a $400 a month transportation allowance to offset the transportation costs associated with fulfilling their duties within the City of Edmonton and the region.
That the City continue to provide elected officials with administrative support and office equipment required to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities as elected officials within established budget constraints.
Retirement Benefits
That the City of Edmonton contribute an amount equal to 6% of the elected officials total annual salary to support retirement.
Transition Allowance
That the City of Edmonton Members of Council be provided with a severance payment upon the conclusion of their service. This severance allowance is to be equal to 2 weeks salary for each year served to a maximum of six months salary. Members of Council will not begin to accumulate credits under this provision until after the 2001 election.
Other Compensation Policy Related Issues
That cash compensation for Members of Council be adjusted on January 1st of each year by the same percentage increase or decrease as the Average Weekly Earnings for Alberta as reported by the Statistics Canada survey of employment payroll and hours for the immediately preceding year.
That the City establish a Council Compensation Commission, or similar independent body, every six years (or two Council terms) to do a comprehensive review of compensation levels, issues and policies relating to elected officials. The Commission could include representatives from labor, the business community, post secondary institutions, the judiciary and citizens at large. The Independent Compensation Commission would be appointed toward the end of the second Council term with their recommendations not coming into effect until after the next election.
Continuing Education
That City Council develop a partnership with the University of Alberta for the purpose of creating a university level educational program for elected municipal officials. / Human Resources
Corporate Svcs.
J.1.a. cont'd
Human Resources
Corporate Svcs.
J.1.a. cont'd
Human Resources
Corporate Svcs.

R. Rosen, Chair, Independent Committee to Review the Remuneration and Benefits of Members of Council, made a presentation.

R. Rosen, T. Olenuk and R. Schneck, Members of the Independent Committee to Review the Remuneration and Benefits of Members of Council, answered Council's questions.

D. Bray, General Manager, Human Resources Department; and D.H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,
R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,
D. Thiele.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Assessment of Supply Management Strategies.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - D. Thiele

That the January 4, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

A. B. Maurer, General Manager; and G. Goodall, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That the following motion be referred to the Executive Committee:
MOVED T. Cavanagh - D. Thiele (Made at the Feb. 1, 2000 City Council meeting):
That the January 4, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
Due: Feb. 9, 2000

carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley,

B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,

J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Anderson, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

E.1.e. Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines.

MOVED M. Phair - D. Thiele

That the Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines be approved in principle for implementation.

K. Singh and R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Rosenberger presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting.

Deputy Mayor R. Rosenberger vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

Members of Council requested permission to speak for an additional five minutes.