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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel:K.Leibovici, 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

Deputy Mayor J.Melnychuk called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Mayor S.Mandel and Councillors J. Batty, K.Leibovici and M. Nickel were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend StephenHallford, St.Peter’s Anglican Church,led the assembly in prayer.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – T.Cavanagh:

That the May 3, 2005, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following item:

L.2.h.Bylaw 13956 – 2005 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T.Cavanagh – J. Batty:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

  • April 11, 2005, City Council Public Hearing
  • April 12, 2005, Special City Council
  • April 19, 2005, City Council

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Ford World Curling Championships in Victoria (J.Melnychuk)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy MayorJ.Melnychuk congratulated RandyFerbey, DavidNedohin, ScottPfeifer and MarcelRocque on winning the Ford World Curling Championships in Victoria which followed their winning of the TimHorton’s Brier in Edmonton.

A.4.b.“Bald Legals” (J.Melnychuk)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy MayorJ.Melnychukrecognized the employees across the Corporation who volunteered to promote and raise funds for cancer research in honour of MarkYoung, Head of Litigation, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. A total of $44,155.32 was raised during this event.

Deputy Mayor J. Melnychuk recognized the following “bald legals” who shaved their heads for this cause: Joyce Tustian, General Manager; Anne Jarman, City Solicitor; Mark Young; Gary Lutz; Kevin Klaassen; Kismet Fung; Greg Heaton;Steven Phipps; Brian Loewen; Christine Maloney; Cathryn Duxbury; Walter Olinyk;Bryan Sarabin; Michael Teeling; Rhonda Lane; and the Organizing Committee Members: Margo Hoffner; Barb Chudyk; Marta Sherk; Don Marshall and Erna Malcolm.

MarkYoungthanked everyone for their overwhelming support and in furthering the cause of cancer research.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

Council exempted the following items for debate: F.1.a., F.1.b., G.1.b. and H.1.a.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Fee Schedules for New Turf Field at Clarke Stadium

That the revised due date of May 17, 2005, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 17, 2005

D.3.b.Mountain Biking Within the City of Edmonton

That the revised due date of May 31, 2005, be approved. / Community Svcs.
Due: May 31, 2005

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Appointment of New Board Members to the Old Strathcona Business Association and the Inglewood Business Association 2005 Board of Directors

  1. That for the term ending December 31, 2005, the Old Strathcona Business Association Director be appointed as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 5, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDP066.
  2. That for the term ending December 31, 2005, the Inglewood Business Association Director be appointed as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 5, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDP066.
/ Planning & Dev.

E.1.b.Civic Agencies Appointment – Edmonton Historical Board

That JeanMucha be appointed as a citizen-at-large member of the Edmonton Historical Board for the term ending December 31, 2005. / City Manager

E.1.c.Tax-Supported Debt Program Budget 

That the April 11, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COF023 be received for information. / Corporate Svcs.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a.Designation of Truck Routes - Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 

That the April 11, 2005, Transportation and Streets Department report 2005TS1855 be received for information. / Transportation & Streets

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services

Councillor K.Krushell requested permission of Council to make a motion without customary notice to call a special City Council meeting for Friday, June 17, 2005, to deal with the feasibility study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services.

MOVED M.Phair – R.Hayter:

That Councillor K.Krushell be allowed to make a motion without customary notice to call a special City Council meeting for Friday, June 17, 2005, to deal with the feasibility study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED K.Krushell – M.Phair:

That City Council hold a special City Council meeting on June 17, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber to deal with the feasibility study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services, the Transportation and Public Works Committee be discharged of their responsibility for this matter, and the special Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting on June 17, 2005, be cancelled. / City Manager
AMPW
Due: June 17, 2005

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

May 26, 2005, Seniors Tea

Councillor L.Sloan requested permission of Council to make a motion without customary notice to request $5,000 funding from Council Contingency for the May 26, 2005, Seniors Tea.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Councillor L.Sloan be allowed to make a motion without customary notice related to the funding for the May 26, 2005, Seniors Tea.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED L.Sloan – D. Thiele:

That City Council allocate $5,000 from 2005 Council Contingency for the May 26, 2005, Seniors Tea. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13986 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel Local Improvements (2005) 

L.1.b.Bylaw 13987 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvements (2005) 

L.1.c.Bylaw 13988 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Heavy Duty Base Local Improvements (2005) 

L.1.d.Bylaw 13980 - To Designate Orange Hall at 10335-84 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource 

L.1.e.Bylaw 13954 - To Amend Access Control Bylaw 9957 to Include the Physical Closure of Yellowhead Motor Inn Access to the Service Road at Yellowhead Trail

L.2.a.Bylaw 13940 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Library Project, Lessard Branch 

L.2.f.Bylaw 13946 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Neighbourhood/District Park Development 

L.2.g.Bylaw 13973 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess a Median Break Local Improvement (2005) 

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13986, 13987 and 13988 be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.

That Bylaws 13980 and 13954 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13980, 13954, 13940, 13946and 13973 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13980 and 13954 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13980, 13954, 13940, 13946 and 13973 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED D. Thiele – E.Gibbons:

That the following bylaws be dealt with now:

L.2.b.Bylaw 13941 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake,
construct, and finance Community Services Project, Seniors Centre

L.2.c.Bylaw 13942 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake,
rehabilitate, and finance Asset Management & Public Works Projects,
Rehabilitation of Existing Recreation Facilities

L.2.d.Bylaw 13943 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake,
construct, and finance Transportation & Streets Project, Mature
Neighbourhood Road Rehabilitation

L.2.e.Bylaw 13945 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake,
construct,and finance Asset Management & Public Works Project,
Replace Aging Fire Stations (#5 & #11)

L.2.h.Bylaw 13956 – 2005 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax
Bylaw

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

L.2.d.Bylaw 13943 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Transportation & Streets Project, Mature Neighbourhood Road Rehabilitation 

L.2.e.Bylaw 13945 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Asset Management & Public Works Project, Replace Aging Fire Stations (#5 & #11) 

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 13943 and 13945 be referred back to Administration to return when the report on the provincial infrastructure funding is brought to Council. / Corporate Svcs.
Transportation & Streets
AMPW
Due: TBD

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

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

L.2.b.Bylaw 13941 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Seniors Centre 

L.2.c.Bylaw 13942 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, rehabilitate, and finance Asset Management & Public Works Projects, Rehabilitation of Existing Recreation Facilities 

MOVED B.Anderson – M.Phair:

That Bylaws 13941 and 13942 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13941 and 13942 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

L.2.h.Bylaw 13956 – 2005 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw

MOVED T.Cavanagh– J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13956 be amended by replacing Schedule A with revised Schedule A (Attachment 2 of the April 27, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDA012).

M.Chibuk, Planning and Development Department; D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and A.B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13956, as amended, be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13956, as amended, be read a third time.
Amendment
Bylaw 13956 be amended by replacing Schedule A with revised Schedule A (Attachment 2 of the April 27, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDA012). / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.c.Sacred HeartSchoolEnglish as a Second Language Class
(J.Melnychuk)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy MayorJ.Melnychuk welcomed the English as a Second Language class from the SacredHeartSchool.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Maintenance of Stormwater Management Ponds (L.Sloan)

“I would like to inquire on what the programs and policies are for the maintenance of stormwater management ponds, specifically:
1.What do the maintenance schedules for stormwater ponds include?
2.Are such ponds monitored for: water depth and quality, contamination, weed growth, littering and dumping infractions, mosquito infestations?
3.Are such ponds included in the annual mosquito spraying program?
4.How are structures or viewing platforms adjacent to such ponds maintained and who does the maintenance?
5.Are there or have there been any liabilities arising from accidents relating to these ponds?
I would like this report to return to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.” / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: June 28, 2005

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b.Motorcycle Usage 

MOVED J. Batty – J.Melnychuk:

That the recommendations for amendments to the Traffic Safety Act contained in the March 30, 2005, Edmonton Police Service report 2005POPC04 be endorsed and that the Mayor forward them to the Alberta Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED D. Thiele – M.Phair:

That Parts 2 and 3 be added as follows:

2.That Administration solicit support from the motorcycle organizations in Edmonton for these amendments.

3.That Administration draft a resolution for the 2005 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) convention on these amendments.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

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

1.That the recommendations for amendments to the Traffic Safety Act contained in the March 30, 2005, Edmonton Police Service report 2005POPC04 be endorsed and that the Mayor forward them to the Alberta Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.
2.That Edmonton Police Commission solicit support from the motorcycle organizations in Edmonton for these amendments.
3.That Edmonton Police Commission draft a resolution, for Council’s consideration, for the 2005 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) convention on these amendments. / Mayor
Police Commission
Due: July 5, 2005

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b.North Country Livestock Facility – Waste Management Assessment 

MOVED L.Sloan – D. Thiele (made at the February 23/24, 2005, Special City Council Public Hearing meeting):

That Administration undertake the initiation of a joint waste management assessment with Alberta Environment on the North Country Livestock facility, and report back to Transportation and Public Works Committee on or before September 20, 2005. / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: Sept. 20, 2005

W. D. Burn, General Manager, and R.Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair – L.Sloan:

That the April 5, 2005, Asset Management and Public Works Department report2005PWW048 be received for information. / AMPW

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That item F.1.a. – 2005 Plans for LouiseMcKinneyRiverfrontPark be dealt with now followed by item H.1.a. – RiverValleyAlliance Update.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.2005 Plans for LouiseMcKinneyRiverfrontPark - Update

L.Brenneis, Community Services, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

G.Barry, Community Services, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That the verbal report be received for information. / Community Svcs.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

H.OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a.RiverValleyAlliance Update

S. Rolingher, Chair, River Valley Alliance, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

Copies of a Brochure entitled “Alberta’s CapitalRegionRiverValley – Creating a legacy … for generations to come” 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.

B.Wilson, Executive Director, River Valley Alliance, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED D. Thiele – M.Phair:

That the verbal report be received for information. / RiverValleyAlliance

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.d.Sacred HeartSchoolEnglish as a Second Language Class
(J.Melnychuk)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy MayorJ.Melnychuk welcomed the second group of English as a Second Language class from the SacredHeartSchool and their teacher Ms.Alves.

A.4.e.Labour Week (D. Thiele)

On behalf of City Council, CouncillorD.Thielerecognized the members of the Labour Week Committee for organizing the many events that started on April 28, 2005, and culminated on May 1, 2005, in recognition of labour week and also thanked the various unions for their contribution of over $250,000.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor J.Melnychuk asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

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MAYORCITY CLERK

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INDEX

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 3, 2005

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

OPENING PRAYER

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. Ford World Curling Championships in Victoria (J. Melnychuk)

A.4.b. “Bald Legals” (J. Melnychuk)

A.4.c. Sacred Heart English as a Second Language Class (J. Melnychuk)