minutes for city council may 25, 2004...

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, May 25, 2004

PRESENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A. B. Maurer, City ManagerD. H. Edey, City ClerkA. Sinclair, Office of the 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.

Councillors J. Batty and S. Mandel were absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Ms. Phyllis Solsberg, Fung Loy Kok Institution of Taoism, led the assembly in prayer.

Councillors J. Batty and S. Mandel entered the meeting.

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A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That the May 25, 2004, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

1. ADDITIONS:

F.1.a. Louise McKinney Riverfront Park Development – Provincial Centennial Grant Program

F.1.b. Amendment to Laurence Decore Lookout

2. REPLACEMENT PAGE:

May 10, 2004, Special City Council Minutes

of 3

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,

T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley,K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,D. Thiele.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

That the following meeting minutes be adopted:

May 3, 2004, City Council Public Hearing May 6/7, 2004, Special City Council Public Hearing May 10, 2004, Special City Council May 11, 2004, City Council




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A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. Corporate Wins Program (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith congratulated City employees who were named in the April 23, 2004, Corporate Wins Spring 2004 report, for their successful initiatives that demonstrate their commitment to serving the people of Edmonton.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED R. Hayter – A. Bolstad:

That items L.3.a., L.3.b., L.3.c., L.3.d., L.3.e. and L.3.f. be dealt with immediately following Administrative Inquiries.



B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

Council exempted items D.2.a., E.1.b., E.1.c., E.1.d., E.1.h., E.1.i., F.1.a. and G.1.a. for debate.

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson:

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. +30 Network (International Centre for Sustainable Cities)

That the revised due date of June 29, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev.

Due: June 29, 2004


D.3.b. Smart Choices for Developing Our Community - Recommendations

That the revised due date of June 29, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev.

Due: June 29, 2004

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Corporate Wins Spring 2004

That the April 23, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COC006 be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.e. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution Supporting Increased Financial Support to AISH Recipients

1. That the May 14, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSS012 be received for information.

2. That the draft resolution (Attachment 1 of the May 14, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSS012) be forwarded to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association for consideration at the 2004 Annual Convention.

City Manager

Community Svcs.

E.1.f. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution Regarding the Increase of Minimum Wage in Alberta

1. That the May 17, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COH014 be received for information.

2. That the draft resolution (Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COH014) be forwarded to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association for consideration at the 2004 Annual Convention.

City Manager

Corporate Svcs.


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E.1.g. Council Services Committee–Change to July 22, 2004, Meeting Date

That the date of the Council Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2004, be rescheduled to Thursday, July 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Councillors’ Boardroom.

City Manager

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b. Amendment to Laurence Decore Lookout

That the map contained in Attachment 1 of the October 3, 2003, Laurence Decore Sub-Committee report be replaced with the map contained in Attachment 1 of the May 21, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP027.

Community Svcs.

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

I.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – May 2004

That the Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – May 2004 (Attachment 1 of the May 13, 2004, Office of the City Auditor report 2004OCA002) and the Right to Audit Project Summary (Attachment 2 of the May 13, 2004, Office of the City Auditor report 2004OCA002) be received for information.

City Auditor

I.1.b. KPMG’s Audit Report Related to the 2003 Consolidated Financial Statements

That Attachment 1 of the May 5, 2004, KPMG report 2004CMCO32 be received for information.

City Auditor




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D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Designation of New City Parks (M. Phair)

“Recently Council approved the new area of Windermere Estates. With the development of Heritage Valley, there are significant new areas in the southwest part of Edmonton.

I would like the following information:

1. How and when does the City designate a new city-wide park (like Hawrelak, or Jackie Parker)?

2. Why is there none in this new area of southwest Edmonton?3. Can the City acquire the land through the zoning process?

I would like this report to return to the Executive Committee.”

Community Svcs.

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due: July 21, 2004

D.1.b. Wetlands Conservation Policy (A. Bolstad)

“I understand the City of Calgary recently adopted a Wetlands Conservation Policy, which is designed to ensure that wetlands are retained or if not retained, then replaced, through a development levy charged to land developers in the City of Calgary.

I would appreciate a report from Administration commenting on the applicability of a program like this to the City of Edmonton.

And on a related note, I understand the Province of Alberta is selling some surplus lands next to the Transportation Utility Corridor in northwest Edmonton. These lands border a significant wetland identified as NW 7024 on the City’s inventory of environmentally sensitive sites. With this in mind, I am wondering whether the City will attempt to purchase any of this land from the Province or if there are other steps the City will take to ensure that this particular site is preserved should it be sold to private interests.

Perhaps the response to both of these matters could be included in the same report.”

Community Svcs.

AMPW

Due: July 27, 2004


B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.2.a. Bylaw 13474 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

PURPOSE

To lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation.

L.2.c. Bylaw 13689 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel, Local Improvement (2004)

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel, Local Improvement (2004) in the amount of $114,937.

L.2.d. Bylaw 13690 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2004)

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2004) in the amount of $8,760.

L.2.e. Bylaw 13694 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Directional Signage Local Improvement (2004)

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Directional Signage Local Improvement (2004) in the amount of $62,500.


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MOVED B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 13474, 13689, 13690 and 13694 be read a second time.CARRIED

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


That Bylaws 13474, 13689, 13690 and 13694 be read a third time. Distribution List



L.2.a. Bylaw 13474 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the loan agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, as provided in Attachment 2 of the May 5, 2004, Corporate Services report 2004COF026, be approved.

Corporate Services



Councillor M. Phair was absent for the entire discussion with respect to the public hearing on Bylaws 13729 and 13730 at the May 18, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting. Therefore, he was required to abstain from voting on these Bylaws (Sec. 211, Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw).

Councillor M. Phair left the meeting and did not participate in the deliberations or vote on Bylaws 13729 and 13730.



L.3.e. Bylaw 13729 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF6) Medium Density Multiple Family Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located at 109 Street and 79 Avenue, Queen Alexandra

PURPOSE

To accommodate a medium density housing form that is defined as a low rise apartment building.

L.3.f. Bylaw 13730 – To amend Bylaw 6221, as amended, being the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan

PURPOSE

To accommodate a low rise apartment building that is compatible in mass and scale with existing forms of medium density residential development, and that maintains the pedestrian-friendly character and streetscape of the area.


That Bylaws 13729 and 13730 be read a third time. Distribution List


T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley,K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: M. Phair.

Councillor M. Phair re-entered the meeting.

L.2.b. Bylaw 13688 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Access & Turnbay Local Improvement (Construction 2004) on 23 Avenue from approximately 43 metres west of Hewes Way to approximately 133 metres west of Hewes Way

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Access & Turnbay Local Improvement (Construction 2004) on 23 Avenue from approximately 43 metres west of Hewes Way to approximately 133 metres west of Hewes Way in the amount of $205,561.


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That Bylaw 13688 be read a second time.




That Bylaw 13688 be read a third time. Distribution List



L.3.a. Bylaw 13717 – To adopt the Windermere Area Structure Plan

PURPOSE

To establish the planning framework for orderly and efficient development of lands in the Windermere community. To also provide guidance for the preparation of future Neighbourhood Structure Plans, and the provision of municipal infrastructure and services to support development of sustainable communities in the Southwest.

MOVED J. Batty – L. Langley:

That Bylaw 13717 be read a third time.

RECONSIDERED(continued on page 11)

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




That the following motion be reconsidered:


That Bylaw 13717 be read a third time.


T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

OPPOSED: E. Gibbons, D. Thiele.




T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,S. Mandel, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: R. Hayter, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

Anthony Henday/Terwillegar Interchange


That a follow-up report be provided to City Council through the Transportation and Public Works Committee on Anthony Henday/ Terwillegar interchange as to timing, costs to the City and the Province, projected traffic flows and how major roads in Windermere will access this interchange.

Transportation & Streets

TPW Committee

Due: July 20, 2004

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; L. Langley, S. Mandel.


Impact of the Central Commercial Centre on Area Infrastructure Including Anthony Henday Drive and Surrounding Road Network

MOVED A. Bolstad – K. Leibovici:

That Administration prepare a report, to come back to City Council at the same time as the Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan in Windermere is brought forward for Neighbourhood One, detailing the impact the central commercial centre will have on area infrastructure, including Anthony Henday Drive and the surrounding road network. As part of this report, Administration should examine the need to phase the development of the shopping centre in order to correspond with the City’s ability to provide the required infrastructure.


Planning & Dev.

Due: To Be Determined

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons,

R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Langley.

Proposed Staging, Timing and Costs Relative to the Anthony Henday/Terwillegar Interchange

MOVED R. Hayter – M. Phair:

That prior to consideration of the Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan in Windermere for Neighbourhood One (which includes the major commercial site), Administration prepare a report on the proposed staging, timing and costs to the City and the proposed source of funding for the construction of:

1.. The Anthony Henday/Terwillegar interchange2.. The extension of 170 Street south of Anthony Henday Drive3. Ninth Avenue NW, east of 170 Street, including its intersection with

170 Street

and that the report include the capacity of the proposed roadways to meet anticipated traffic generation, including the traffic generated by the commercial site.


Planning & Dev.


CARRIED


FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,L. Langley, S. Mandel.

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.b. Welcome to the Students from St. Brendan (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith welcomed the Grade 6 students from St. Brendan School and their teachers Mrs. Dahlen, Mr. Lange and Mrs. Clarke.

L. BYLAWS

L.3.b. Bylaw 13670 – To close portions of 79 Street and 115 Avenue, located north of 114 Avenue and east of 80 Street, Cromdale

PURPOSE

To close portions of 79 Street and 115 Avenue. Once closed, it is the applicant’s intent to consolidate the closure area with the adjoining Northlands Park property.

MOVED J. Batty - T. Cavanagh:


CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,

E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,M. Phair.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, J. Melnychuk, R. Hayter.ABSENT D. Thiele.

Transportation Access Plan Governing the Use of the 115 Avenue Entrance to Northlands Park

MOVED A. Bolstad - R. Hayter:

That Administration bring the Transportation Access Plan governing the use of the 115 Avenue entrance to Northlands Park to City Council for its consideration prior to approval by Administration.





R. Millican, General Manager, B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department; A. Jarman, City Solicitor; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,

J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley,

K. Leibovici, S. Mandel.

Review of the Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan

MOVED J. Melnychuk – M. Phair:

That Administration prepare a report for Executive Committee on the plans to review the Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan.

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due: July 21, 2004



L.3.c. Bylaw 13671 – To close a portion of 72 Street, between 112 and 116 Avenues; portion of 73 Street, between Borden Park Road and 115 Avenue; 113, 114, and 115 Avenues, between 72 and 73 Streets; portion of 112 Avenue, between 72 and 73 Streets; a portion of 116 Avenue, between 72 Street and 73 Street; all internal lanes in Blocks 39, 40 and 41, Plan 2677 Q; located north of 112 Avenue, south of 116 Avenue, west of 72 Street and east of 73 Street, Virginia Park

PURPOSE

To close a portion of 72 Street, between 112 and 116 Avenues; portion of 73 Street, between Borden Park Road and 115 Avenue; 113, 114, and 115 Avenues, between 72 and 73 Streets; portion of 112 Avenue, between 72 and 73 Streets; a portion of 116 Avenue, between 72 Street and 73 Street; all internal lanes in Blocks 39, 40 and 41, Plan 2677 Q. Once closed, it is the owner’s intent to consolidate the closure areas with adjacent parcels.



L.3.d. Bylaw 13672 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision, (RF1) Single Detached Residential and CNC (Convenience Commercial) Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located north of 112 Avenue, south of 116 Avenue, west of 72 Street and east of 73 Street, Virginia Park

PURPOSE

To allow for the development of surface parking within an approved expansion area for Northlands Park.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13671 and 13672 be read a third time. Distribution List


T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: R. Hayter.ABSENT: S. Mandel.

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Damage done by Cars Racing on 104 Avenue (M. Phair)

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That the April 16, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COL006 be referred to Executive Committee.

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: June 9, 2004


E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; L. Langley.


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E.1.b. Repeal of City Policies

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair:

That City Policies

C141 Taxation in the Event of DemolitionC206 Mayor’s Research FundC208 Capital Priorities PlanC209 Civic Space Accommodation FinancingC306 Tax Levy/Utility Bill Relief Program for Floodproofing C405 Process of Development ApplicationsC426A Courtesy On-Street Meter Parking Program for ConventionsC439 Food Services – Recreation FacilitiesC440 Rental – Vending SitesC452 Street Maintenance and Construction Co-ordinated for Traffic

Flow

and

C460 Parking Prohibition for Major Stadium Events

be repealed.

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

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Batty presided.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Hayter – M. Phair:

That C148 Capital Punishment be added.CARRIED

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

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, L. Langley, S. Mandel.ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor J. Batty vacated the Chair and MayorB. Smith presided.


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AMENDMENT MOVED D. Thiele – K. Leibovici:

That a part 2 be added as follows:

2. That policies, upon Administration review, go through the appropriate Committee.

LOSTFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

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

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

That City Policies

C141 Taxation in the Event of DemolitionC148 Capital PunishmentC206 Mayor’s Research FundC208 Capital Priorities PlanC209 Civic Space Accommodation FinancingC306 Tax Levy/Utility Bill Relief Program for Floodproofing C405 Process of Development ApplicationsC426A Courtesy On-Street Meter Parking Program for ConventionsC439 Food Services – Recreation FacilitiesC440 Rental – Vending SitesC452 Street Maintenance and Construction Co-ordinated for Traffic Flow

and

C460 Parking Prohibition for Major Stadium Events

be repealed.

City Manager

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,



E.1.c. Renaming of the Skyreach Centre

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty:

That the name change of the Skyreach Centre to Rexall Place be acceptable under Section 5.3 of the Licence Agreement between Edmonton Northlands, Edmonton Investors Groups Ltd. and Edmonton Investors Group Limited Partnership, and the City Manager be authorized to sign a letter to the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club on behalf of the City of Edmonton indicating the acceptance.

City Manager

A. Jarman, City Solicitor, answered Council’s questions.


T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley,K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: S. Mandel.

E.1.d. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – 2004 Conference Resolutions

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk

That the resolutions in Attachment 2 of the May 4, 2004, Office of the City Manager report 2004CMO038 be resubmitted at the November 2004 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Convention.

AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:


2. That Administration return with an additional draft resolution that states that the Province should collect school tax and not the municipality.

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED S. Mandel – B. Anderson:

That part 2 be changed to read as follows:

2. That Administration bring forward a resolution that would request that municipalities be reimbursed by the Province for the cost of collecting the education tax.


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D. H. Edey, City Clerk; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENTTO THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,

E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, M. Phair,

AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, put:


2. That Administration bring forward a resolution that would request that municipalities be reimbursed by the Province for the cost of collecting the education tax.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENTAS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,

T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: R. Hayter.

B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED D. Thiele – R. Hayter:

That in the first resolution on the Neighbourhood Infrastructure the word “sustainable” be added so that the phrase reads “long-term sustainable funding.”

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,


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


PART 1 OF MOTION – RESOLUTIONS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6, put:

1. That the resolutions in Attachment 2 of the May 4, 2004, Office of the City Manager report 2004CMO038 be resubmitted at the November 2004 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Convention.

1. Neighbourhood Infrastructure, as amended

2. Reducing the Risks Clandestine Labs pose to the Community

3. Municipal Emergency First Responders in National Security and Defence

4. Library Support – Provincial Library Funding6. Funding to Seniors Lodge Management Bodies

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad.

PART 1 - RESOLUTION 5, AND PART 2, AS AMENDED, put:

1. That the resolution in Attachment 2 of the May 4, 2004, Office of the City Manager report 2004CMO038 be resubmitted at the November 2004 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Convention.

5. Education Property Tax Policy

2. That Administration bring forward a resolution that would request that municipalities are reimbursed by the Province for the cost of collecting the education tax.



SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM E.1.d, AS AMENDED:

1. That the resolutions in Attachment 2 of the May 4, 2004, Office of the City Manager report 2004CMO038 be resubmitted at the November 2004 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Convention.

City Manager

Planning & Dev.


1. Neighbourhood InfrastructureAmendmentThat in the first resolution on the Neighbourhood Infrastructure the word “sustainable” be added so that the phrase reads “long-term sustainable funding.”

2. Reducing the Risks Clandestine Labs pose to the Community3. Municipal Emergency First Responders in National Security and

Defence4. Library Support – Provincial Library Funding

5. Education Property Tax Policy

6. Funding to Seniors Lodge Management Bodies

2. That Administration bring forward a resolution that would request that municipalities are reimbursed by the Province for the cost of collecting the education tax.

E.1.d. cont.

City Manager

Planning & Dev.

Due: July 27, 2004

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Batty presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

E.1.h. Debt Management Fiscal Policy – Report to Rescind Direction

MOVED S. Mandel – L. Langely:

That item E.1.h. be postponed to 1:30 p.m.CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; K. Leibovici.

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E.1.i. Four Pillars of Urban Sustainability


That any Member of City Council submit proposed motions for consideration at the June 17, 2004, Special City Council meeting on Urban Sustainability to the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, for compilation and distribution to City Council prior to June 17, 2004.

City Manager


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E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith.



MOVED R. Hayter – T. Cavanagh (Made at the May 11, 2004, City Council meeting):

That Administration be authorized to submit an application for funding for the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park development under the Provincial Centennial Grant Program.

D. Kloster, General Manager, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

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Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 12 noon.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillors S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk and D. Thiele were absent.

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E.1.h. Debt Management Fiscal Policy – Report to Rescind Direction

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair:

1. That the requirement for Notice of Motion for part 2 of this recommendation be dispensed with.

Corporate Svcs.


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2. That the following motions passed at the May 10, 2004, Special City Council meeting be rescinded:

That the three scenarios of debt levels contained in the Corporate Services Department presentation (page 23) be referred to the June 17, 2004, Special City Council meeting.

That the April 14, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COF037 be referred to the June 17, 2004, Special City Council meeting.

3. That the April 14, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COF037 be received for information.

E.1.h. cont.

Corporate Svcs.

R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

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

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT: A. Bolstad, S. Mandel, D. Thiele.

(Continued from page 22)



L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:

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



ABSENT: S. Mandel.



L. Brenneis, Community Services Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; D. Kloster, General Manager, and L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Batty presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Smith – L. Langley:

That the words “Provincial Centennial Grant Program” be replaced with the words “Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Program and the Alberta Centennial Per Capita Municipal Grant Program.”

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Brenneis, and D. Kloster, General Manager, Community Services Department; R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department; and L. Cochrane, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, M. Phair, D. Thiele.ABSENT: B. Anderson, S. Mandel.

Deputy Mayor J. Batty vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED K. Leibovici – M. Phair:

That parts 2, 3 and 4 be added as follows:

2. That five applications for the Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Program (Phase 3), as prioritized in Attachment 1 of the May 19, 2004, Community Services Department report, be authorized for submission.

3. That the City's funding share for approved applications be identified through the 2005 Capital Budget process.

4. That the City submit the signed agreement with the Province for the Alberta Centennial Per Capita Municipal Grant Program before June 30, 2004.

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

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

OPPOSED: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.ABSENT: B. Anderson, S. Mandel.


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

1. That Administration be authorized to submit an application for funding for the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park development under the Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Program and the Alberta Centennial Per Capita Municipal Grant Program.

2. That five applications for the Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Program (Phase 3) as prioritized in Attachment 1 of the May 19, 2004, Community Services Department report be authorized for submission.

3. That the City's funding share for approved applications be identified through the 2005 Capital Budget process.

4. That the City submit the signed agreement with the Province for the Alberta Centennial Per Capita Municipal Grant Program before June 30, 2004.

Community Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.

Part 3

Due: Dec. 1, 2004City Council Budget

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Smith; J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Anderson, S. Mandel.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. The Status of “Brownfields” in Edmonton

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That $70,000 be allocated to the Asset Management and Public Works Department budget for the purpose of completing an inventory of brownfields in Edmonton (source of funding: unallocated 2004 capital funds).

AMPW

Corporate Svcs.



ABSENT: S. Mandel.



M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.1.a. Funding Strategies for South LRT Extension

MOVED B. Anderson – B. Smith:

1. That Administration outline recommended funding strategies for consideration of South LRT extension to ensure that ongoing progress towards achieving the timelines outlined in the Transportation Master Plan for completion of the extension to Heritage. Funding to consider a combination of the following sources: City funding (through pay as you go and/or debt) Provincial fuel tax or other financing Federal funding sources (GST rebate, infrastructure funding or dedicated

transportation funding) other partner funding

2. That this report return to City Council for consideration in July 2004 at the same time as the report on the Quick Start Strategy for SLRT.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad – L. Langley:

That in part 1 the words “Neil Crawford Centre, Southgate and” be added before the word “Heritage.”

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,

T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

OPPOSED: E. Gibbons, D. Thiele.ABSENT: S. Mandel.

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

1. That Administration outline recommended funding strategies for consideration of South LRT extension to ensure that ongoing progress towards achieving the timelines outlined in the Transportation Master Plan for completion of the extension to Neil Crawford Centre, Southgate and Heritage. Funding to consider a combination of the following sources:

City funding (through pay as you go and/or debt)



Provincial fuel tax or other financing Federal funding sources (GST rebate, infrastructure funding or

dedicated transportation funding) other partner funding

2. That this report return to City Council for consideration in July 2004 at the same time as the report on the Quick Start Strategy for SLRT.

M.1.a. cont.


Due: July 13, 2004


T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk,M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: R. Hayter, K. Leibovici.ABSENT: S. Mandel.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor B. Smith asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK


INDEXCOUNCIL MINUTES

MAY 25, 2004

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS.............................................................................................1

A.1. CALL TO ORDER..............................................................................................................................................1A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA..........................................................................................................2

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES................................................................................................................................2A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS............................................................................13A.4.a. Corporate Wins Program (B. Smith)........................................................................................3A.4.b. Welcome to the Students from St. Brendan (B. Smith).........................................................13

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS............................................................................................................................3B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS.............................................................3B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR.........................................................................3B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE..........................................................7

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES..................................................................................3

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES......................................................................................................................6D.1.a. Designation of New City Parks (M. Phair)..............................................................................6D.1.b. Wetlands Conservation Policy (A. Bolstad).............................................................................6

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES..............................................................................15D.2.a. Damage done by Cars Racing on 104 Avenue (M. Phair) .................................................15

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS.....................................................................................................................................3D.3.a. +30 Network (International Centre for Sustainable Cities)......................................................3D.3.b. Smart Choices for Developing Our Community - Recommendations.....................................4

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...........................................................4E.1.a. Corporate Wins Spring 2004 ...............................................................................................4E.1.b. Repeal of City Policies .......................................................................................................16E.1.c. Renaming of the Skyreach Centre ......................................................................................18E.1.d. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – 2004 Conference Resolutions ......................18E.1.e. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution Supporting Increased Financial Support to AISH Recipients .................................................................................................4E.1.f. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Resolution Regarding the Increase of Minimum Wage in Alberta ...................................................................................................4E.1.g. Council Services Committee–Change to July 22, 2004, Meeting Date ...............................5E.1.h. Debt Management Fiscal Policy – Report to Rescind Direction ..................................21/22E.1.i. Four Pillars of Urban Sustainability.......................................................................................21

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS.....................................5F.1.a. Louise McKinney Riverfront Park Development – Provincial Centennial Grant Program .....................................................................................................................2/22/23F.1.b. Amendment to Laurence Decore Lookout ...........................................................................5

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS. . .25G.1.a. The Status of “Brownfields” in Edmonton ........................................................................25

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS.................................................................................................................5I.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – May 2004 ...................................................5I.1.b. KPMG’s Audit Report Related to the 2003 Consolidated Financial Statements ................5

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L. BYLAWS.........................................................................................................................................................7L.2.a. Bylaw 13474 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation ...............................7L.2.a. Bylaw 13474 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation ...............................8L.2.b. Bylaw 13688 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Access & Turnbay Local Improvement (Construction 2004) on 23 Avenue from approximately 43 metres west of Hewes Way to approximately 133 metres west of Hewes Way ..........................................................................................................................9L.2.c. Bylaw 13689 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Asphalt Alley Paving, Existing Gravel, Local Improvement (2004) .........................7L.2.d. Bylaw 13690 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2004) ...........7L.2.e. Bylaw 13694 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Directional Signage Local Improvement (2004) .......................................................7L.3.a. Bylaw 13717 – To adopt the Windermere Area Structure Plan .........................................10Anthony Henday/Terwillegar Interchange...................................................................................................11Impact of the Central Commercial Centre on Area Infrastructure Including Anthony Henday Drive and Surrounding Road Network..........................................................................................................................12Proposed Staging, Timing and Costs Relative to the Anthony Henday/Terwillegar Interchange................12L.3.b. Bylaw 13670 – To close portions of 79 Street and 115 Avenue, located north of 114 Avenue and east of 80 Street, Cromdale ............................................................................13Transportation Access Plan Governing the Use of the 115 Avenue Entrance to Northlands Park..............13Review of the Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan..................................................................................14L.3.c. Bylaw 13671 – To close a portion of 72 Street, between 112 and 116 Avenues; portion of 73 Street, between Borden Park Road and 115 Avenue; 113, 114, and 115 Avenues, between 72 and 73 Streets; portion of 112 Avenue, between 72 and 73 Streets; a portion of 116 Avenue, between 72 Street and 73 Street; all internal lanes in Blocks 39, 40 and 41, Plan 2677 Q; located north of 112 Avenue, south of 116 Avenue, west of 72 Street and east of 73 Street, Virginia Park ...........................................................................................14L.3.d. Bylaw 13672 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision, (RF1) Single Detached Residential and CNC (Convenience Commercial) Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located north of 112 Avenue, south of 116 Avenue, west of 72 Street and east of 73 Street, Virginia Park .......................................................................................................................15L.3.e. Bylaw 13729 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF6) Medium Density Multiple Family Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located at 109 Street and 79 Avenue, Queen Alexandra ..............................................................................9L.3.f. Bylaw 13730 – To amend Bylaw 6221, as amended, being the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan .............................................................................................................9

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE...............................................................................................................................26M.1.a. Funding Strategies for South LRT Extension........................................................................26

N. NOTICES OF MOTION................................................................................................................................27

O. ADJOURNMENT..........................................................................................................................................27

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