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City Council

Meeting Minutes1 of 17

January 16, 2007, mj

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

PRESENT:B.Anderson, J. Batty, T.Cavanagh, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, J.Melnychuk, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

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

Acting Mayor K.Krushell called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Mayor S.Mandel; and CouncillorsE. Gibbons and M. Nickel were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Father SylvainCasavant, St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Parish,led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That the January 16, 2007, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

L.1.c.Bylaw 14434 - 2007 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax, and Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw

E.1.g.Ratification of Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers’ Association Collective Agreement

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • December 12, 2006, City Council
  • December 5/6/7/11/13/14/15/18, 2006, City Council Budget
  • November 29, 2006, Special City Council

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Westend Seniors (K. Leibovici/L.Sloan)

The Westend Seniors Activity Centre recently received a very special award: The Family and Community Services Association of Alberta Award of Merit. This award recognizes individuals or organizations for their spirit, imagination and dedication to strengthening preventative social programs and services.

On behalf of City Council, Acting Mayor K. Krushell and Councillors
K. Leibovici and L.Sloan presented special congratulatory certificates to JaniceMonfries, Executive Director, and Jean Way, Board Chair, of the Westend Seniors Activity Centre.

A.4.b.Senior Friendly (L.Sloan)

In September 2006, City Hall was officially designated as a Senior Friendly building. This designation acknowledges that our City Hall team recognizes seniors’ needs, respects the contributions that seniors make to this city and includes seniors in all of our community activities.

Senior Friendly training at City Hall was delivered by BettyLoree, Director of the Citizen Action Centre. Betty recently delivered a Train the Trainer program to DeanKulhavy, Training Instructor with Edmonton Transit, and HenryKorthuis, Resource Management Coordinator with DATS. Doug and Henry trained Transit drivers – 82% of whom took the Snior Friendly training.

On behalf of City Council, Acting Mayor K. Krushell and Councillor L.Sloan presented Betty, Dean and Henry with certificates of appreciation.

A.4.c.2007 CityHallSchool (K.Krushell)

On behalf of City Council, Acting Mayor K. Krushell welcomed JacquelineRichmond and her Grade 4 and 5 students from the LaurierHeightsSchool. The class was selected to participate in our 2007 City Hall School.

CityHallSchool offers students the opportunity to attend class at City Hall every day for a week. Students will meet City staff and elected officials and learn about the many aspects of the City of Edmonton and municipal government, both in class and during visits to other City offices and facilities.

A.4.d.Flat Stanley (D. Thiele)

CouncillorD.Thiele introduced Flat Stanley and circulated him to Members of Council. Flat Stanley is a world traveller from St. John’sSchool in Vancouver. He was sent to us in the mail by his friend, Grade 1 student AlexanderBhuller. Alexander’s grandfather Mr.CharanKhehra is in Chamber today.

Flat Stanley is being sent out far and wide and will share his experiences with Alexander’s class mates upon his return. Flat Stanley’s first stop is the City of Edmonton, then the Library and Legislature. Flat Stanley will return back through mail to Vancouver together with pins, pamphlets, a Kidmonton book by LindaGoyette, and letter from Mayor S.Mandel.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

The following items were exempted for debate: D.2.a., F.1.a., F.1.d., F.1.e., F.1.f., G.1.a. and in-private item E.1.f.

MOVED D. Thiele – L.Sloan:

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Proclamation of Annual Civic Holiday

That Monday, August 6, 2007, be declared the annual civic holiday, pursuant to section 56(1) of the Municipal Government Act. / City Manager

E.1.b.Appointment of a New Board Member to the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 2007 Board of Directors 

That MikeMcGuire be appointed as a Director of the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association for the term ending on December31, 2007. / Planning & Dev.

E.1.c.Policy C524 – Benefit Plan Continuation After Term (Members of Council) 

That the City Policy C524 Benefit Plan Continuation After Term (Members Of Council),contained in Attachment 1 of the December 4, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COH055, be approved. / Corporate Svcs.

E.1.d.Appointments to the City of Edmonton Youth Council

That the appointments to the City of Edmonton Youth Council, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 15, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA01, be approved. / City Manager

E.1.e.Ratification of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 1007 Collective Agreement

  1. That the recommended settlement between the City of Edmonton and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 1007 (IBEW Local 1007), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 8, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH004, be ratified.
  2. That the January 8, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH004 remain confidential as it pertains to collective bargaining (pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
  3. That the News Release (Attachment 2 of the January 8, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH004 be approved for release following ratification by the City and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 1007.
  4. 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.
/ Corporate Svcs.

E.1.g.Ratification of Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers’ Association Collective Agreement

  1. That the recommended settlement between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers’ Association, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 10, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH005, be ratified.
  2. That the January 10, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH005 remain confidential as it pertains to collective bargaining as per section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That the News Release as per Attachment 2 of the January 10, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COH005 be approved for release following ratification by the City and the Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers’ Association.
  4. 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.
/ Corporate Svcs.
E.1.g. cont.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b.Edmonton Arts Council – 2006 Community Investment Program Special Project Grant Recommendations 

That the Community Investment Program Special Project Grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 15, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC017, be approved. / EAC

F.1.c.Edmonton Arts Council – 2006 Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations 

That the Community Investment Program Travel Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 15, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC016, be approved. / EAC

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 14421 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Project, Flood Prevention 

L.1.b.Bylaw 14422 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Land Drainage Project, Flood Prevention – Part 1 

L.1.d.Bylaw 14457 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement in the Crestwood area 

MOVED B.Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14421 and 14422 be read a first time / Corporate Svcs.

That Bylaw 14457 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14457 read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14457 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14457 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Grand Trunk Leisure Centre – Vandalism and Theft (R.Hayter)

“I would like a report from Administration indicating what steps are being taken at Grand Trunk Leisure Centre to deal with the high incidence of vandalism and theft, both in the facility and in the parking lot. The report should return to the Community Services Committee as soon as possible.” / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: Feb. 26, 2007

D.2.REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a.Sustainable Development Practices (K.Leibovici) 

MOVED K.Leibovici – K.Krushell:

That the November 29, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2007PDP003 be referred to the January 24, 2007, Executive Committee meeting. / Planning & Dev.
Exec. Committee
Due: Jan. 24, 2007

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.Multi-pad Arena Facilities – Arena Capital Development Strategy 

MOVED J. Batty – R.Hayter:

That the December 22, 2006, Community Services Department report 2007CSR001 be received for information.

R.Smyth, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. L.Cochrane, General Manager, and R.Jevne, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED D. Thiele – M.Phair:

That the following part 2 be added:

2.That the final report (Arena Capital Development Strategy) return to City Council through Community Services Committee prior to the end of June 2007.

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

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, E. Gibbons, M. Nickel.

R.Smyth, R.Jevne and L.Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM F.1.a., put:

  1. That the December 22, 2006, Community Services Department report 2007CSR001 be received for information.
2.That the final report (Arena Capital Development Strategy) return to City Council through Community Services Committee prior to the end of June 2007. / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: June 11, 2007

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

F.1.d.St.FrancisXavier Field House Proposal 

MOVED L.Sloan – K.Leibovici:

Thatfunding of a joint venture for the St.FrancisXavierHigh School site be supported subject to:

1.Administration preparing a report for the May 14, 2007, Community Services Committee meeting, identifying the overall site usage.

2.An operating agreement with Edmonton Catholic School Board providing community access for usage of the facility.

3.Administration funding 50% of the $240,000 identified risk amount.

R.Smyth, R.Jevne and L.Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M.Phair – K.Leibovici:

That part 1 be replaced with the following:

1. Administration preparing a report for the May 14, 2007, Community Services Committee meeting identifying the overall site usage, costs of the building, shared ongoing costs, City-funding sources and City-funding timelines.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM F.1.d, put:

Thatfunding of a joint venture for the St.FrancisXavierHigh School site be supported subject to:
1.Administration preparing a report for the May 14, 2007, Community Services Committee meeting identifying the overall site usage, costs of the building, shared ongoing costs, City-funding sources and City-funding timelines.
2.An operating agreement with Edmonton Catholic School Board providing community access for usage of the facility.
3.Administration funding 50% of the $240,000 identified risk amount. / Community Svcs.
CS Committee
Due: May 14, 2007
F.1.d. cont.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a.Cornerstones: Terms of Reference for Option Agreement (Village at Athlone) 

MOVED J.Melnychuk – M.Phair:

That Administration enter into an Agreement with 413481 Alberta Ltd., based on the Terms and Conditions contained in Attachment 1 of the December 11, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW8715.

W. D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. J.Freeman, Asset Management and Public Works Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. Copies of a graph Approaches to Meeting Affordable Housing Needs were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. A. B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

MOVED R.Hayter – K.Leibovici:

That item G.1.a. be postponed to the last item on the agenda to allow for a legal opinion.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

A. B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

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L.BYLAWS

L.1.c.Bylaw 14434 – 2007 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax, and Supplementary Business Assessment Tax Bylaw 

S.Dilworth and L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Acting Mayor K.Krushell vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor R. Hayter presided. Acting Mayor K.Krushell left the meeting.

B.Dykstra and L.Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Acting Mayor K.Krushell re-entered the meeting. Acting Mayor R.Hayter vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor K. Krushell presided.

B.Dykstra,L.Benowski, General Manager, and S.Dilworth, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – M.Phair:

That Bylaw 14434 be read a first time / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.f.Key Board Recruitment – Edmonton Police Commission Short Listing

MOVED B.Anderson – K.Leibovici:

That Council meet in private, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

Council met in private at 11:43 a.m.

MOVED J. Batty – M.Phair:

That Council meet public.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, E.Gibbons, M. Nickel,
L.Sloan, D. Thiele.

Council met in public at 1:33 p.m.

Mayor S.Mandel; and Councillors B. Anderson, E.Gibbons, M. Nickel, L.Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

MOVED M.Phair – K.Leibovici:

That the verbal update be received for information. / City Manager

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:T.Cavanagh, R.Hayter, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici,
J.Melnychuk, M.Phair.

OPPOSED:J. Batty.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, E.Gibbons, M. Nickel,
L.Sloan, D. Thiele.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.e.Edmonton Police Commission Honorarium Policy 

MOVED T.Cavanagh – J.Melnychuk:

That the proposed Edmonton Police Commission Honorarium Policy, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2006, Edmonton Police Commission report 2007CAPO01, be approved and be effective on approval.

B.Gibson, Chair, Edmonton Police Commission, answered Council's questions.

Councillors B.Anderson and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

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

B.Gibson, Chair, Edmonton Police Commission, answered Council's questions.

Councillor L.Sloan entered the meeting.

Acting Mayor K.Krushell vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor R. Hayter presided.

MOVED K.Krushell–M.Phair:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

Acting Mayor R.Hayter vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor K. Krushell presided.

MOVED M.Phair – L.Sloan:

That the December 6, 2006, Edmonton Police Commission report 2007CAPO01 be referred back to the Edmonton Police Commission for development of an alternate policy based on an annual retainer fee and that this report and the alternate policy return to Council.

LOST

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, J.Melnychuk, M.Phair, L.Sloan.

OPPOSED:B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, R.Hayter, K.Krushell,
K.Leibovici, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, M. Nickel.

B.Gibson, Chair, Edmonton Police Commission, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED J. Batty – M.Phair:

That the following part 2 be added:

2. That prior to the end of 2007 a report return to Community Services Committee on how Edmonton Police Commission budget funds were used for honoraria.

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

B.Gibson, Chair, Edmonton Police Commission, answered Council's questions.