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City Council

Meeting Minutes 1 of 18

December 20, 2005, mj

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

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.

*attended by telephone

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B. Maurer, City Manager

S. Thompson, Acting City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER

Pro Coro Canada led the assembly in a choral prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Melnychuk – J. Batty:

That the December 20, 2005, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following items:

E.1.h. iHuman Youth Society Ø

L.1.d. Bylaw 14192 - A Bylaw to Amend the 2006 Fees Included in the Business Licensing 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.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh - J. Melnychuk:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·  November 8, 2005, City Council Public Hearing

·  November 10/28, 2005, Special City Council

·  November 24, 2005, City Council

·  November 29/30, 2005, City Council

·  December 5/6, 2005, 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. Edmonton Police Service Awards (D. Thiele)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Thiele recognized the following Edmonton Police Service members, who were recently honoured.

Bravery

Constables Nicole Chapdelaine, Darcy Drynan, Dan Hudon, Christa LaForce, Michelle Sadee and Brad Yanick – for evacuating tenants during a fire at the Arlington Apartments.

Constable Rodney Wadden – for being first on the scene to assist and rescue victims of a fiery car crash.

Exceptional Police Investigation

Detectives Albert Lacher, Tery Alm and Al Sauve had their names added to EPS’s Wall of Honour for their dedication and diligence in solving the murder of Corinne (Punky) Gustavson, which had remained unsolved for ten years.

Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony

The wall was put in place in memory of Sergeant Malcolm Jack, who died in the line of duty in 1959 from injuries sustained while responding to an emergency call.

A.4.b. Donate-A-Ride (K. Krushell)

Councillor K. Krushell reminded everyone that the Donate-A-Ride campaign kick-off is December 29, 2005. By donating a “twoonie,” Edmontonians in need can ride Edmonton Transit for free. On behalf of City Council, Councillor
K. Krushell acknowledged former Councillor A. Bolstad, who was a driving force behind the Donate-A-Ride initiative.

A.4.c. Kudos to Mayor S. Mandel for Promoting Edmonton on National TV (T. Cavanagh)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor T. Cavanagh congratulated Mayor
S. Mandel for his promotion of Edmonton and Alberta during a recent national CTV television interview.

A.4.d. The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge (S. Mandel)

A team of Edmonton firefighters recently competed in the Scott Challenge in Florida. More than 1,500 firefighters from across Canada and the United States participated in the various gruelling events. It was a tough competition and in the team event, Edmonton firefighters placed third and in the individual open event, were placed as follows:

·  Bob Murray, 8th

·  Malcom Hills, 17th overall and 4th in the over-40 category

·  Neil Robertson, 21st

·  Brian Forsielle, 25th

·  Brent Zulyniak, 38th

·  Arron Miller, 62nd

·  Travis Merrier, 4th in the over-45 category

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated participants.

A.4.e. Centennial Salute for Sport and Recreation (S. Mandel)

Thirty-one Edmontonians were recently honoured in Red Deer at a special ceremony acknowledging their outstanding contributions to the development of sport and recreation in the province.

Those distinguished Edmontonians given the award posthumously included: Elsie Barlow, Gil Gilmet, Elsie McFarland, E. B. Olson, John Percy Page, Albert Pettigrew, Robert H. Routledge and Maury Van Vliet.

Other distinguished Edmontonians receiving awards included: Art Affleck, Jack Boddington, Betty Stanhope Cole, Ollie Currie, Clare Drake, Janet Dunn, Herbert Flewelling, Councillor Ron Hayter, James Hole, Gerry Glassford, James Gregory Greenough, Gary McPherson, Barry Mitchelson, Marjory O’Connor, Art Quinney, Doreen Ryan, Robert Steadward, Charles Stevenson, Claudette Vague, James Wheatley, Loretta Wonitoy, Len Worrell and Walter Wynnyk.

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel acknowledged and congratulated all recipients.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

City Council exempted items D.2.a. and E.1.h. for debate

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS Ø

D.3.a. Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation AR 364/2003 – Communications Summary

That the revised due date of March 7, 2006, be approved. / City Manager
Due: Mar. 7, 2006

D.3.b. Riverdale Bylaws – Lease with Paddle Clubs

That the revised due date of July 18, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 18, 2006

D.3.c. Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines: “Gateway to the Capital Region” Tourism Information Centre

That the revised due date of August 29, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Aug. 29, 2006

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Change of Dates – November 1 and 3, 2006, Executive Committee, November 20, 2006, Community Services Committee and November 21, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meetings Dealing with Civic Agency Interviews Ø

1.  That the November 1 and 3, 2006, Executive Committee meetings (starting at 9:30 a.m. and dealing with civic agency interviews) be combined and rescheduled to October30, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
2.  That the November 20, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting (starting at 1:30 p.m. and dealing with civic agency interviews) be rescheduled to November 22, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
3.  That the November 21, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting (starting at 1:30 p.m. and dealing with civic agency interviews) be rescheduled to November 20, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. / City Manager

E.1.b. Change of Dates – January 19, 2006, Council Meeting to February 1, 2006 Ø

1.  That the January 19, 2006, City Council meeting be rescheduled to February 1, 2006, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., in Heritage Room.
2.  That sections 54(1) and 124 of Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 be suspended for the February 1, 2006, Special City Council meeting to allow for a facilitated discussion. / City Manager

E.1.c. Notice of Intention to Designate the St. Francis of Assisi Friary/St. Anthony’s College located at 6770 - 129 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource Ø

1.  That Administration serve a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the November 30, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDP134) to the owner of the property occupied by the St. Francis of Assisi Friary/St.Anthony’s College at 6770129Avenue, in accordance with Section 26 of the Historical Resources Act.
2.  That Administration implement matters arising from issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the St. Francis of Assisi Friary/St. Anthony’s College.
3.  That funding of $230,640 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund (IO# 103163). / Planning & Dev.
City Manager
Corporate Svcs.

E.1.d. Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations’ 2006 Budgets Ø

That the 2006 Budgets for the following Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations be approved (Attachments 1-10 of the November 17, 2005, Planning and Development Department report 2005PDP132):
1.  Alberta Avenue Business Association.
2.  Beverly Business Association.
3.  Downtown Business Association.
4.  Fort Road Business and Community Association.
5.  Inglewood Business Association.
6.  Kingsway Business Association.
7.  Old Strathcona Business Association.
8.  97 Street and Area Business Association.
9.  124 Street and Area Business Association.
10.  Northwest Industrial Business Association. / Planning & Dev.
E.1.d. cont.

E.1.e. Edmonton’s Next Generation Task Force – Appointment of Citizen-at-Large Member Ø

That Wendy Walker be appointed to Edmonton’s Next Generation Task Force. / City Manager

E.1.f. Approval of Board Profile for Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (2006)

1.  That the draft Board Profile for the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 2006 Director recruitment campaign, as outlined in Attachment1 of the December 13, 2005, Key Board Consultant report 2005CAED01, be approved and that a recruitment campaign for up to two Directors be commenced.
2.  That the December 13, 2005, Key Board Consultant report 2005CAED01 remain confidential [sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act]. / Key Board Consultant

E.1.g. Civic Agency Recruitment – Appointment Recommendations from Executive Committee Ø

That Shirley Kwan be appointed to the Subdivision and Appeal Board for the term January 1 to December 31, 2006. / City Manager

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Civic Agency Recruitment – Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee Ø

That the term of service for the members of the Boxing and Wrestling Commission, as shown in Attachment 1 of the December 13, 2005, Special Community Services Committee report CR-02, be extended to March 31, 2006. / City Manager

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. New Meadows Fire Station - Consultant Appointment Ø

That the consultant appointment of Bennett Architect Inc., to provide prime consultant services for the New Meadows Fire Station, for a cost of $330,095 (GST inclusive), be approved. / AMPW

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

2007 FIFA World Youth Soccer Championship

Councillor B. Anderson requested the permission of Council to make a Motion Without Notice.

MOVED K. Leibovici – T. Cavanagh:

That Councillor B. Anderson be allowed to make a Motion Without Notice regarding the 2007 FIFA World Youth Soccer Championship.

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 – D. Thiele:

That the 2007 FIFA World Youth Soccer Championship be added to the agenda and that A. Bolstad and associates be allowed to address Council regarding any new information 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.

(continued on page 17)

B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 14163 - 2006 Residential Assessment and Supplementary Assessment Sub-Class Bylaw Ø

L.1.b. Bylaw 14150 - A Bylaw to Revise Bylaw 14062, being a bylaw to close a portion of road right-of-way; located north of 107A Avenue and west of 97 Street, McCauley Ø

L.1.d. Bylaw 14192 - A Bylaw to Amend the 2006 Fees Included in the Business Licensing Bylaw Ø

L.2.a. Bylaw 14128 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13653, Transportation & Streets Project #04-66-9157 Mature Neighbourhood Road Rehabilitation Ø

L.3.a. Bylaw 14139 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 813 - Major Commercial Corridors Overlay from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (CB2) General Business Zone; located north of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue SW) and east of Gateway Boulevard, Ellerslie Industrial Area Ø

MOVED B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14163, 14150 and 14192 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 – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14163, 14150, 14192 and 14128 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 – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14163, 14150 and 14192 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 – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14163, 14150, 14192, 14128 and 14139 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. Corporate Wellness (D. Thiele)

“Please provide an overall description of the City of Edmonton’s Corporate Wellness Program.
·  Are other corporations involved with the City in wellness programs and to what extent?
·  When was this program last reviewed and what changes have been made to make health and wellness more effective?
·  What components could be added to make this program more effective (e.g. facility bookings, family packages, etc.).
·  What initiatives are being implemented to encourage other corporations to become involved in wellness programs within the City of Edmonton?
I would like this to return to Executive Committee.” / Corporate Svcs.
Exec. Committee
Due: Mar. 1, 2006

D.1.b. DATS Service (S. Mandel)

“This inquiry is in regards to the petition Council received from Emily Tsoukalas regarding our DATS service.
I would like Administration to provide a report with the following information to the Committee:
·  How often are DATS drivers late for pick-ups and returns?
·  Is it true that DATS drivers do not have to notify users when they will be late?
·  Is it possible for DATS dispatch office to call DATS users if the drivers will be more than 15 minutes late? If not, why not?
·  This report should come back to the February 28, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.
I intend to ask the Committee to hear from speakers when the report comes to Committee.” / Transportation
DATS
TPW Committee
Due: Feb. 28, 2006

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES