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1.1
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Cyril Gowler,
Corporate Chaplain, All Weather Windows led the assembly in prayer.
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1.2
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:
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That the April 6, 2011, City Council agenda be adopted with the following changes:
Additions:
6.8 River Valley Alliance - Funding Distribution/Parks Development Capital Priorities
6.9 2011 Budget
Update
6.16 Administrative
and Programming Expenditures related to Churchill Square
6.17 Board
Assignments - Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards
6.18 Changes to
Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule
6.19 Change to
Council Calendar - Cancellation of April 14, 2011, Special City Council Meeting
7.1 Bylaw 15690 - To
authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, assess Sidewalk
Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Capilano and West Jasper Place Areas
7.2 Bylaw 15691 - To
authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk
Reconstruction Local Improvements
8.2 Purchase of Land
- Private
Deletions:
6.6 Potential
Downtown Arena: Update on Negotiated Outcomes
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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1.3
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Moved E. Gibbons - J. Batty:
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That the following
meeting minutes be adopted:
- March 14, 2011,
City Council Public Hearing
- March 16, 2011,
City Council
- March 24, 2011,
Special City Council
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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1.4
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Working Relationship Agreement (D. Loken)
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Councillor D. Loken
on behalf of City Council, announced that in January the City's Corporate
Leadership Team, Civic Union and Association Presidents reaffirmed their
commitment to the City of Edmonton's Working Relationship Agreement. By
signing the Working Relationship Agreement, management and union leaders
commit to working under a set of principles to solve problems, treating each
other with trust and respect, communicating openly and honestly and working
together.
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Day of Pink (K. Leibovici)
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Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, announced that April 13, 2011, has come to be known as the Day of Pink, in recognition of International Day
against bullying and discrimination and homophobia. On April 13, 2011, Edmontonians are encouraged to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and
participating in activities in their workplaces, organizations and
communities and colleagues and City staff to wear pink to show their support.
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Race and Cultural Awards (A. Sohi)
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Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, attended the Centre
for Race and Culture’s Award Gala, on March 5, 2011. For the past several year s, individuals and groups who have made significant contributions toward
racial and cultural equity in Edmonton are nominated in five category awards.
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Neil Reimer (S. Mandel)
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Recently Mr. Neil Reimer, (former Mayor Jan Reimer's father), passed away. A more formal protocol
will be held at a future Council meeting.
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George Luck School (S. Mandel)
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On behalf of
City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the students of George Luck School and their teacher
K. Teague.
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Fraser School (S. Mandel)
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On behalf of City
Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from Fraser School and their
teachers J. Ewasiw and T. Batke.
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2.
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2.1
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The following items
were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11, 6.18,
8.1 and 8.2.
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2.2
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There were no requests
to speak.
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2.3
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:
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That the following
items be made time specific:
6.1 Revitalization in
Downtown – 1st item of business
6.2 Community Benefits
and Engagement Options Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility – 2nd
item of business
6.3 Potential Downtown
Arena: Governance Framework – 3rd item of business
6.4 Potential Downtown
Arena: Alternative Funding Methods – 4th item of business
6.5 Arena District
Community Revitalization Levy - 5th item of business
8.1 Verbal Report -
Potential Downtown Arena - Update on Negotiated Outcomes – Private – 6th
item of business
That agenda items 6.9
and 6.18 be heard in the following order:
6.18 Changes to
Service Alberta Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule
6.9 2011 Budget
Update
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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2.4
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There were no bylaws
selected for debate.
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3.
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There were no Councillor Inquiries.
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5.1
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the revised due
date of April 27, 2011, be approved.
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Transportation
Due Date: April 27, 2011
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.
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6.1
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P. Ohm and R.
Riesling, Planning and Development Department; and T. Sutherland, Dialog, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
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Moved B. Henderson - J. Batty:
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That the April 6, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PGM008, be received for
information.
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Planning & Dev.
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.2
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W. Trocenko,
Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and S.
Farbrother, City Manager; answered Council's questions.
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Moved J. Batty - D.
Loken:
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That the April 6, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PGM009, be received for
information.
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Planning & Dev.
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.3
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S. Farbrother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.
S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.
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Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:
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That the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FT2799, be received for
information.
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Finance & Treas.
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, K. Krushell
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6.4
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.
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Moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:
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Stadium Capital
Financing Group
That the City Manager request in writing to the Stadium Capital Financing
Group, that the Stadium Capital Financing Group present a surrogate model
of their proposal to Council, including the legal implications of an equity
seat rate model, as discussed at the April 6, 2011, City Council meeting,
and that City Council be copied on that letter.
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City Manager’s
Office
Due Date:
Apr. 27, 2011
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered
Council's questions.
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In Favour:
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A. Sohi, B. Anderson,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T.
Caterina
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, J.
Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan
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6.5
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
R. G. Klassen, and S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department; M. Hall,
Asset Management and Public Works Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager,
answered Council's questions.
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Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:
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That the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011PW1372 be received for information.
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Finance & Treas.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.6
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This item was deleted
from the agenda.
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6.7
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager; R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation
Department; M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department; and
L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department; J. Kabarchuk, Capital
Construction Department; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered
Council's questions.
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Moved T. Caterina - S. Mandel:
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That the 2011
Operating Budget be amended as follows:
1. That $6.552
million be transferred from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to cover
carry-forward requests where 2011 commitments exist, as outlined in
Attachment 1, item 3, of the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department
report 2011CF2049.
2. That $1.833 million
be transferred from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to fund the Council
approved contribution to the 2011 Indy, as outlined in Attachment 1, item
4, of the April 6, 2011, Finance and Treasury Department report 2011CF2049.
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Finance & Treas.
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Capital Budget
Increase for Abbotsfield Recreation Centre
Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons:
That the 2009 - 2011 Capital Budget be
increased by
$5.5 million for the Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, with funding from the
Financial Stabilization Reserve as a result of 2010 surplus and that Administration
proceed with a Request for Proposal as soon as possible.
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Moved D. Iveson - E. Gibbons:
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That the following
Motion on the Floor be referred to the April 11, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting, to be dealt with in conjunction with the April 11, 2011, Community Services Department report 2011CRS008, (Funding Source for
Abbottsfield Recreation Centre):
Moved T. Caterina - E. Gibbons (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):
Capital Budget
Increase for Abbotsfield Recreation Centre
That the 2009 -
2011 Capital Budget be increased by $5.5 million for the Abbottsfield
Recreation Centre, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve as
a result of 2010 surplus and that Administration proceed with a Request for
Proposal as soon as possible.
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Finance & Treas.
Due Date:
Apr. 11, 2011
CS Committee
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Potential Funding:
Mill Woods Library Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility
Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici:
That $ 9.2 million be allocated to the
Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill Woods Seniors Centre and
Multicultural Facility with the source of funds being the Financial
Stabilization Reserve.
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:
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That the following
Motion on the Floor be referred to the April 11, 2011, Community Services
Committee meeting, to be dealt with in conjunction with the April 11, 2011,
Finance and Treasury Department report 2011FS9829 (Second Story Space for
Mill Woods Seniors Centre):
Moved A. Sohi - K. Leibovici (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):
Potential
Funding: Mill Woods Library Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility
That $ 9.2
million be allocated to the Mill Woods Library second storey space for the Mill
Woods Seniors Centre and Multicultural Facility, with the source of funds
being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.
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Finance & Treas.
Due Date:
Apr. 11, 2011
CS Committee
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In Favour:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Possible Funding
for Seating Replacement at Commonwealth Stadium
Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons:
That $4 million be allocated for the first
phase of seating replacement at Commonwealth Stadium, with the source of
funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve and that the balance ($8
million) be phased in the 2012-2015 Capital Priorities Plan.
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:
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That the following
Motion on the Floor be referred to the May 9, 2011, Community Services Committee meeting:
Moved J. Batty - E. Gibbons (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):
Possible
Funding for Seating Replacement at Commonwealth Stadium
That $4 million
be allocated for the first phase of seating replacement at Commonwealth
Stadium, with source of funds being the Financial Stabilization Reserve and
that the balance ($8 million) be phased in the 2012-2015 Capital Priorities
Plan.
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Finance & Treas.
Due Date:
May 9, 2011
CS Committee
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Area Revitalization
Plans for West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania and Youngstown
Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici:
That $1 million be allocated to Area
Revitalization Plans for the four communities within the Jasper Place
Revitalization Plan (West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania,
Youngstown), with source of funding being the Financial Stabilization Reserve.
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Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:
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That the following
Motion on the Floor be referred to the May 11, 2011, Executive Committee meeting:
Moved L. Sloan - K. Leibovici (Made at the April 6/7, 2011, City Council meeting):
Area
Revitalization Plans for West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora Brittania and Youngstown
That $1 million
be allocated to Area Revitalization Plans for the four communities within
the Jasper Place Revitalization Plan (West Jasper Place, Glenwood, Canora
Brittania, Youngstown), with source of funding being from the Financial Stabilization
Reserve.
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Finance & Treas.
Due Date:
May 11, 2011
Ex. Committee
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.8
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L. Brenneis
and M. Koziol, Acting General Manager, Asset Management and Public
Works Department; and
S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.
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Moved L. Sloan - E. Gibbons:
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1. That the
preliminary list of Edmonton–based River Valley projects, as outlined in
Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works
Department report 2011PW9668, be approved.
2. That the City
commit to identifying up to $20.3 million in the 2012-2014 Capital Budget
for Edmonton-based River Valley projects, as outlined in Attachment 1 of
the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report
2011PW9668, to be expended by the River Valley Alliance up to December 31,
2014.
Final List of River Valley Projects
3. That
Administration return to City Council through Transportation and Public
Works Committee for approval of a finalized list of River Valley projects for Edmonton, based on the outcome of negotiations with the River Valley
Alliance regarding Edmonton’s share of total funding and the River Valley
Alliance’s funding application to the Federal Government.
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AMPW
AMPW
Due Date:
Jun. 28, 2011
TPW Committee
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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Absent:
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B. Henderson,
K. Krushell
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Moved S. Mandel - K. Leibovici:
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River Valley Alliance Funding Project Processes
That Administration,
working with the Mayor's Office, provide a report to Transportation and
Public Works Committee, outlining the processes that were used to determine
which River Valley Alliance projects were funded, who made decisions on the
projects that were funded, and the justifications for funding distribution
for the projects.
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AMPW
Mayor’s Office
Due Date:
Jun. 28, 2011
TPW Committee
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.9
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and A. Sinclair, City Clerk, answered
Council's questions.
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Moved A. Sohi – L. Sloan:
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1. That the 2011
residential tax levy budget be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in
the average property tax increase, including both municipal and education,
being 3.85% due to the percentage increase in residential education property
tax being lower, as determined by the Province, than the municipal tax
increase of 3.85% approved by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.
2. That the 2011 tax
levy budget be increased by $7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax
revenue from assessment growth.
3. That the increase
in revenue be applied first to the additional costs of Provincial Fees
related to Motor Vehicle Searches that cannot be funded through alternative
means, and that the balance be applied to fund future Light Rapid Transit
(LRT) projects.
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered Council's questions.
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Amendment moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel:
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Part 3: That
"future Light Rapid Transit (LRT) projects" be replaced with
"capital"
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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Opposed:
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A. Sohi, D.
Loken
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Members of Council requested the motion be
split for voting purposes.
Part 1 of Motion, put:
That the 2011 residential tax levy budget
be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in the average property tax
increase, including both municipal and education, being 3.85% due to the
percentage increase in residential education property tax being lower, as
determined by the Province, than the municipal tax increase of 3.85% approved
by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, B. Anderson, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Part 2 of Motion, put:
2. That the 2011 tax levy budget be
increased by $7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax revenue from
assessment growth.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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A. Sohi, B. Anderson,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, T. Caterina, K. Leibovici, K. Diotte
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Part 3 of Motion, as amended put:
3. That the increase in revenue be applied
first to the additional costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle
Searches that cannot be funded through alternative means, and that the
balance be applied to fund capital.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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Opposed:
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K. Diotte
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Summary of
Council’s Decision on item 6.9, as amended:
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1.
That the 2011 residential tax
levy budget be increased by $8,986,790, which would result in the average
property tax increase, including both municipal and education, being 3.85%
due to the percentage increase in residential education property tax being
lower, as determined by the Province, than the municipal tax increase of
3.85% approved by Council during 2011 budget deliberations.
2. That the 2011 tax levy budget be increased by
$7,566,600, to reflect higher than budgeted tax revenue from assessment
growth.
3. That the increase in revenue be applied first to
the additional costs of Provincial Fees related to Motor Vehicle Searches
that cannot be funded through alternative means, and that the balance be
applied to fund capital.
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Finance & Treas.
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6.10
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the
recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2010EAC018 Edmonton Arts
Council – Community Investment Program Travel Grant Recommendations, be
approved.
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Edmonton Art's Council
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.11
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J. Kabarchuk
and M. Koziol, General Manager, Capital Construction Department, and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.
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Moved L. Sloan - D. Loken:
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That the 2011 budget
for capital program 06-21-5354 (Fort Edmonton Park Master Plan Implementation),
be increased by $2,750,000 to a total of $15,045,000, with $1,200,000 being
advanced from the Community Services Enterprise Reserve, $1,350,000 from
General Financing and $200,000 from the Fort Edmonton Park Foundation.
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Construction
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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Opposed:
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A. Sohi
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Absent:
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E. Gibbons, K. Krushell
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6.12
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the March 22,
2011 Transportation Department report 2011TD2304 be received for
information.
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Transportation
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.13
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the local
improvement tax cancellation amounts for Sherbrooke and Parkallen, as
outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 22, 2011, Transportation Department
report 2011TD0830, be approved.
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Transportation
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.14
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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1.That a Notice of
Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in
Attachment 1, of the March 23, 2011, Planning and Development Department
report 2011PPP104, be served on the owner of the property occupied by the
Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Cabin located at 9430-Scona Rd.
NW in accordance with Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act
RSA 2000.
2. That the funding
of $126,469.52 for this restoration project be provided from the Heritage
Reserve Fund
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Planning & Dev.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.15
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the approved
2011 budget of $250,000 be released to allow Administration to enter into a
management contract with The Edmonton Arts Council for the promotion and
programming support of the Square.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.16
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the April 6, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011PMO011 be received for information.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.17
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the
appointments to Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards, as outlined
in Attachment 1 of the April 6, 2011, Corporate Services Department report
2011COC053, for the purpose of hearing the 2011 assessment complaints, be
approved.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.18
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Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:
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That the April 6, 2011, Office of the City Manager report 2011CMI005 be received for information.
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City Manager
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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6.19
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That the April 14, 2011, Special City Council meeting, be cancelled.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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7.
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7.1
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15690 be
read a first time.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15690 be
read a second time.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15690 be
considered for third reading.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15690 be
read a third time.
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Distribution List
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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7.2
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15691 be
read a first time.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15691 be
read a second time.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15691 be
considered for third reading.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:
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That Bylaw 15691 be
read a third time.
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Distribution List
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Krushell
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8.
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8.1
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Council met in private at 4:33 p.m. pursuant to sections 16, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public at 8:23 p.m.
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Moved S. Mandel - J. Batty:
That Administration
negotiate a financial framework for a downtown City-owned sports and
entertainment facility with the Katz Group based on the following terms and
conditions:
1.
Maximum Price - $450,000,000 to be set prior to any approval by Council of
adequate price guarantees.
2.
Confirmation of Katz Group commitment of $100 million.
3. User fee (Ticket
Surcharge) to fund capital costs of
$125 million.
4. Evaluate options for a
Community Revitalization Levy (s): Administration revise and reframe
projected Community Revitalization Levy project(s) to support the City’s
overall downtown plan with $20 million from the Community Revitalization Levy
to be directed to the arena and the balance of proceeds used to support other
priority downtown projects (Quarters, Jasper Avenue, Warehouse District) in
conjunction with the overall downtown plan.
5.
a) Evaluate options for further support (potentially
$105 million) to be paid for by either direct tax revenues from the arena, or
savings from not having to pay current subsidy and parking revenue increase
to the City b) The total of four and five above, in terms of the City’s direct
contribution to the arena building, would not exceed $125 million.
6. 6. , D. & Treas.em 6.9, K. Leibovici, K. Diotte, ,
K. DiotteCity owns the arena and the land for any new facility.
7. Agreement on fair
market value of the arena property.
8. An agreement is
entered into with the Katz Group, with the Katz Group responsible for
operating costs and generating necessary revenues for 30 years.
9. Project cannot
proceed until the balance of funds are confirmed.
10. Administration
continues to work with Northlands to ensure the City understands their
financial challenges and how these can be addressed.
11. Necessary location
agreements necessary are signed to ensure that the Edmonton Oilers operate
out of the facility for 30 years.
12. The City retain the right to access to the facility
four weeks per year – uses to be determined by the City but may include
allocation of uses to Northlands or other bodies, for example, the Canadian
Finals Rodeo, Capital EX and other events the City deems of civic
importance.
13. City to
negotiate options for potential revenue sharing.
14.
Investigate the opportunities for lottery through establishment of a foundation,
with proceeds directed towards community benefits in the new facility.
15.
Administration provide options for the naming rights.
S. Farbrother, City
Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, answered
Council's questions.
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Amendment moved L. Sloan - S. Mandel:
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That part 16 be added:
That
Administration negotiate the requirement for a Community Benefits Agreement
associated with the above framework.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Amendment moved L. Sloan – J. Batty:
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That part 17 be added:
That the final
negotiated agreement be brought back to City Council for ratification.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Motion as Amended,
put:
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Downtown Sports
and Entertainment Facility Agreement
That Administration
negotiate a financial framework for a downtown City-owned sports and
entertainment facility with the Katz Group based on the following terms and
conditions:
1. Maximum Price -
$450,000,000 to be set prior to any approval by Council of adequate price
guarantees
2. Confirmation of
Katz Group commitment of $100 million.
3. User fee (Ticket
Surcharge) to fund capital costs of $125 million
4. Evaluate options
for a Community Revitalization Levy (s): Administration revise and reframe
projected Community Revitalization Levy project(s) to support the City’s
overall downtown plan with $20 million from the Community Revitalization
Levy to be directed to the arena and the balance of proceeds used to
support other priority downtown projects (Quarters, Jasper Avenue, Warehouse
District) in conjunction with the overall downtown plan.
5. a) Evaluate
options for further support (potentially $105 million) to be paid for by
either direct tax revenues from the arena, or savings from not having to
pay current subsidy and parking revenue increase to the City.
b) The total of four
and five above, in terms of the City’s direct contribution to the arena
building, would not exceed
$125 million.
6. City owns the
arena and the land for any new facility.
7. Agreement on
fair market value of the arena property.
8. An agreement is
entered into with the Katz Group, with the Katz Group responsible for
operating costs and generating necessary revenues for 30 years.
9. Project cannot
proceed until the balance of funds are confirmed.
10. Administration
continues to work with Northlands to ensure the City understands their
financial challenges and how these can be addressed.
11. Location
agreements necessary are signed to ensure that the Edmonton Oilers operate
out of the facility for 30 years.
12. The City retain
the right to access to facility four weeks per year – uses to be determined
by the City but may include allocation of uses to Northlands or other
bodies, for example, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Capital EX and other events
the City deems of civic importance.
13. City to
negotiate options for potential revenue sharing.
14. Investigate the
opportunities for lottery through establishment of a foundation, with
proceeds directed towards community benefits in the new facility.
15. Administration
provide options for the naming rights.
16. That
Administration negotiate the requirement for a Community Benefits Agreement
associated with the above framework as part of any negotiated agreement.
17. That the final
negotiated agreement be brought back to Council for ratification.
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City Manager’s
Office
Due Date:
To be determined
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici
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Opposed:
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D. Iveson, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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8.2
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Council met in private at 2:17 p.m. pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act.
Council met in public at 8:23 p.m.
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Moved J. Batty - K. Leibovici:
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1. That the purchase
of the land shown in Attachment 1, and detailed in Attachment 2, of the
April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report
2011PW8008, be approved.
2. That
Administration enter into a Sales Agreement on the land shown in Attachment
3, and detailed in Attachment 4, of the April 6, 2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW8008.
3. That the April 6,
2011, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2011PW8008 remain
private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
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AMPW
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte,
K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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9.
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9.1
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Military Recognition (S. Mandel)
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Mayor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular meeting of City
Council he will move:
That Administration
bring a military recognition project in the downtown civic precinct/Churchill
Square for up to $300,000, to be funded from the proceeds of the sale of the
City property associated with Valour Place, at the same time as the next
supplementary capital budget adjustment is discussed.
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9.2
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M.E. Lazerte High School Upcoming Trip to Scotland (D. Loken)
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Councillor D. Loken stated that at the
next regular meeting of City Council he will move:
That $5,000 be donated to the M.E. Lazerte High School in order to
assist them in funding their upcoming trip to Edinburgh Fringe Theatre
Festival, with funds from the 2011 Council Contingency Fund.
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Creative Age Festival (L. Sloan)
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Councillor L. Sloan stated that at the next regular meeting of City
Council she will move:
That $50,000 for the long-term planning of
the Creative Age Festival, from the 2011 Council Contingency Fund, be
approved.
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10.
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Council adjourned at 5:30 p.m. on April 7, 2011.
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