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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

PRESENT: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.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B.Maurer, City Manager

A.Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S.Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

Councillor M. Nickel was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Mr.JulienHammond, Director, Office of Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Edmonton Roman Catholic Archdiocese, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Batty – M.Phair:

That the May 9, 2006, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

a.ADDITIONS:

E.1.c.Sponsorship Request – 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships

E.1.f.Continuation of May 16, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting

b.DELETION:

That the following item be deleted from the agenda:
E.1.b.Cornerstones Advocacy / City Manager

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.

A.3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T.Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

That the April 25, 2006, City Council meeting minutes be adopted.

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.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Canadian Blood Service Annual Donor Awards (D. Thiele)

CouncillorD.Thiele recently attended the Canadian Blood Service Annual Donor Awards. Over 200 citizens were recognized for their regular donations of blood and platelets, with donors giving from 50 to 700 times.

On behalf of City Council, CouncillorD.Thiele thanked blood donors. Everyone was encouraged to donate to the Canadian Blood Service. Blood, it’s in you to give.

A.4.b.Welcome to JacksonHeightsSchool Students (S.Mandel)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel welcomed students from JacksonHeightsSchool and their teacher Ms.PamSchenk.

A.4.c.Welcome to Mayor of Yanta, Lebanon ( S.Mandel)

Onbehalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel welcomed Mayor IssimElhalabi, Mayor of the Town of Yenta in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Mr.Elhalabi has served as Mayor of his community for 20 years.

Edmonton is home to the largest Lebanese population west of Ottawa, where 1,500 residents of Edmonton are former residents of Yenta.

A.4.d.Death of Lieutenant WilliamTurner (S.Mandel)

Lieutenant WilliamTurner was a reservist and a Canada Post employee. He was serving as a member of Task ForceAfghanistan, along with 1,200 other soldiers from the Edmonton Garrison. Lieutenant Turner was killed when an explosive device struck his armoured vehicle 75 km north of Kandahar. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S.Mandel offered condolences to his family and members of the military community.

Mayor S.Mandel read out the following words of remembrance, followed by a moment of silence:

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them…We will remember them.

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

City Council exempted the following items for debate: E.1.c., E.1.e., E.1.f. and F.1.a.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – E.Gibbons:

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a.Request for Funding by the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta (includes: Financial Support – Arts and Cultural Organizations)

That the revised due date of May 23, 2006, be approved. / Planning & Dev.
Due: May 23, 2006

D.3.b.Utility Regulatory Representation

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

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Change to July 4, 2006, City Council Meeting Date 

  1. That the July 4, 2006, regular City Council meeting be rescheduled to July 5, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  2. That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing on proposed amendments to EPCOR Water Rates Bylaw.
/ City Manager
Due: July 5, 2006
EPCOR
Due: July 4, 2006

E.1.d.Policy for Siting Telecommunications Facilities 

That Policy C471B, as per Attachment 1 of the April 20, 2006, Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP118, be approved. / Planning & Dev.

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b.Animal Control Facility 

That a new Animal Control Facility be located near 137 Avenue and 163 Street and that the City purchase land for the facility on that site. / Planning & Dev.

F.1.c.Civic Agencies Recruitment – Applicant Interviews for Edmonton Space and Science Foundation 

That TimBoston be appointed to the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation for the term May 10, 2006, to April 30, 2007. / City Manager

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.

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 14279 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Water Main and Water Service, Sanitary Sewer Lateral and Sanitary Service, and Storm Sewer Lateral and Storm Service Construction Local Improvements in the Baranow area 

L.1.b.Bylaw 14280 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Street Construction including Asphalt Paving, Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk, Street Lighting, Landscaping, and Traffic Lights Local Improvements in the Baranow area 

L.1.c.Bylaw 14298 - To amend Bylaw 13840, to lend money to a controlled corporation, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation 

L.1.e.Bylaw 14300 - To Amend Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 12 

L.2.a.Bylaw 13944 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13654, Asset Management and Public Works Project, Fire Stations (New and Replacement) 

MOVED B.Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 14279, 14280 and 14298be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.

That Bylaw 14300 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. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

L.1.d.Bylaw 14299 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13898, Biotechnology Business Development Centre at the Edmonton Research Park 

MOVED B.Anderson – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 14299 be read a first time. / Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:M.Phair, L.Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 14300 and 13944 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. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – M.Phair:

That Bylaw 14300 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. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

MOVED B.Anderson – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 14300 and 13944 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. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a.Licensing of Street Vendors (M.Phair)

“I have had recent representation regarding street vendors and the City licence for them to operate. The concerns have come around non-food vendors.
I would like the following information:
1. What kind of licence is required?
2. Is there a time limit on such a licence?
3. What is the cost?
4. Is there a differential cost in different areas of the city (e.g. Whyte Avenue and 124 Street)?
5. Besides a licence fee, are there any other costs that the City charges?
6. Doe the City take any responsibility for inspecting vendors or their goods?
7. Has the City done any cost comparison between a vendor and a store owner who pays business and property taxes?
I would like the report to return to Community Services Committee.” / Planning & Dev.
CS Committee
Due: July 10, 2006

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.e.311 Citizen Telephone Access 

MOVED J.Melnychuk – S. Mandel:

1.That the development and implementation of a consolidated 311 call centre, at a cost not to exceed $10 million, be approved.

2.That a financing strategy containing the following components be considered:

a.Capital Funding of up to $10 million over two years starting in 2006. The source of funding would be a $10 million internal loan.

b.The $10 million internal loan to be repaid from operating savings starting in 2009.

c.That following payback of the internal loan, $1 million in savings be returned to the corporation annually.

d.That a tracking program be implemented to ensure the proposed savings materialize and are clearly identified to City Council on a regular basis.

J.Tustian, General Manager, Corporate Services Department; and A.B.Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

PARTS 1, 2 a., b. and d. OF MOTION, put:

1.That the development and implementation of a consolidated 311 call centre, at a cost not to exceed $10 million, be approved.

2.That a financing strategy containing the following components be considered:

a.Capital Funding of up to $10 million over two years starting in 2006. The source of funding would be a $10 million internal loan.

b.The $10 million internal loan to be repaid from operating savings starting in 2009.

d.That a tracking program be implemented to ensure the proposed savings materialize and are clearly identified to City Council on a regular basis.

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.

PART 2 c. OF MOTION, put:

2.That a financing strategy containing the following components be considered:

c.That following payback of the internal loan, $1 million in savings be returned to the corporation annually.

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:J.Melnychuk, M.Phair.

ABSENT: M. Nickel.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM E.1.e.

1.That the development and implementation of a consolidated 311 call centre, at a cost not to exceed $10 million, be approved.
2.That a financing strategy containing the following components be considered:
a.Capital Funding of up to $10 million over two years starting in 2006. The source of funding would be a $10 million internal loan.
b.The $10 million internal loan to be repaid from operating savings starting in 2009.
c.That following payback of the internal loan, $1 million in savings be returned to the corporation annually.
d.That a tracking program be implemented to ensure the proposed savings materialize and are clearly identified to City Council on a regular basis. / Corporate Svcs.

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED M.Phair – T.Cavanagh:

That the following item be made time specific for 11 a.m.

E.1.c.Sponsorship Request – 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships

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

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.f.Continuation of May 16, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting 

MOVED K.Krushell – E.Gibbons:

That the May 16, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting continue on May 17, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. / City Manager

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

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

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a.Elder Abuse Intervention Team’s Presentation at the International Conference on Aging in Copenhagen, Denmark 

MOVED L.Sloan – E.Gibbons:

That $15,990 be provided from Council’s Special Initiative Fund in 2006, for a presentation by the Elder Abuse Intervention Team at an International Conference May 30 to June 1, 2006, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

K.Barnhart and R.Smyth, Acting General Manager, Community Services Department; and
D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M.Phair – K.Krushell:

That “Council’s Special Initiative” be replaced with “Council Contingency.”

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT: 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.

A. B.Maurer, City Manager; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

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

That $15,990 be provided from Council Contingency Fund in 2006, for a presentation by the Elder Abuse Intervention Team at an International Conference May 30 to June 1, 2006, in Copenhagen, Denmark. / Community Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION

AS AMENDED: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.

Process for Accessing Council Initiatives Fund

MOVED K.Leibovici – S. Mandel:

That Administration prepare a report for Council outlining a process for Councillors to access the Council Initiatives Fund, for purposes such as hosting and other expenses specific to the initiatives. / City Manager
Due: July 5, 2006

CARRIED

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

OPPOSED:M.Phair.

ABSENT:M. Nickel.

MOVED J. Batty – E.Gibbons:

That Council recess and reconvene at 11 a.m. and the May 8, City Council meeting reconvene at 10:36 a.m.

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.

Council recessed at 10:35 a.m.

Council reconvened at 11:05 a.m.

Councillor M. Nickel was absent.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.c.Sponsorship Request – 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships 

MOVED T.Cavanagh – K.Krushell:

1.That the Edmonton International Baseball Foundation’s request for City of Edmonton financial support for the 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships be approved for $120,000 over two years (with $60,000 to be paid in 2006 and $60,000 in 2007). Source of Funds: for 2006 – Civic Events Budget and for 2007 - to be included in the Civic Events Budget.
2.That the City of Edmonton waive all fees for use of JohnFryPark and selected practice facilities by entering into a Special Event Agreement with the Edmonton International Baseball Foundation for the purposes of hosting the 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in Attachment 1 of the April 28. 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMO045. The Special Event Agreement shall be acceptable in form to the Law Branch of the Corporate Services Department and in content to the General Manager of the Community Services Department. / City Manager
Corporate Svcs.
Community Svcs.

C.Stasynec, Office of the City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. B.Chilimar, Edmonton International Baseball Foundation; A.B.Maurer, City Manager; and
J.Acton, Edmonton International Baseball Foundation, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT: R.Hayter, M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S.Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

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MAYORCITY CLERK

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INDEX

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MAY 9, 2006

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. Canadian Blood Service Annual Donor Awards (D. Thiele)

A.4.b. Welcome to Jackson Heights School Students (S. Mandel)

A.4.c. Welcome to Mayor of Yanta, Lebanon ( S. Mandel)

A.4.d. Death of Lieutenant William Turner (S. Mandel)

B.PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1.EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

B.2.TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

B.3.VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

D.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1.ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Licensing of Street Vendors (M. Phair)

D.3.STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a.Request for Funding by the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta (includes: Financial Support – Arts and Cultural Organizations)

D.3.b.Utility Regulatory Representation

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Change to July 4, 2006, City Council Meeting Date 

E.1.c. Sponsorship Request – 2008 World Junior AAA Baseball Championships 

E.1.d. Policy for Siting Telecommunications Facilities 

E.1.e. 311 Citizen Telephone Access 

E.1.f. Continuation of May 16, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting 

F.REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Elder Abuse Intervention Team’s Presentation at the International Conference on Aging in
Copenhagen, Denmark 

Process for Accessing Council Initiatives Fund

F.1.b. Animal Control Facility 

F.1.c. Civic Agencies Recruitment – Applicant Interviews for Edmonton Space and Science
Foundation 

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 14279 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Water Main
and Water Service, Sanitary Sewer Lateral and Sanitary Service, and Storm Sewer Lateral and
Storm Service Construction Local Improvements in the Baranow area 

L.1.b. Bylaw 14280 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Street
Construction including Asphalt Paving, Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk, Street Lighting,
Landscaping, and Traffic Lights Local Improvements in the Baranow area 

L.1.c. Bylaw 14298 - To amend Bylaw 13840, to lend money to a controlled corporation, Edmonton
Economic Development Corporation 

L.1.e. Bylaw 14300 - To Amend Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 12 

L.2.a. Bylaw 13944 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13654, Asset Management and Public Works
Project, Fire Stations (New and Replacement) 

L.1.d. Bylaw 14299 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13898, Biotechnology Business Development
Centre at the Edmonton Research Park 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

O.ADJOURNMENT

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