Minutes for 02/27/2018, City Council

 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


February 27, 2018  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson,
*A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

*Participated by telephone

ABSENT

T. Caterina

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

L. Cochrane, City Manager
L. Sahli, City Clerk
D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS             4

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      4

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              4

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         4

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 4

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING      4

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                               4

5.1        Council Initiatives - Terms of Reference                                       4

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        Regional Airport Transit Services - Airport

             Accord Update                                                                                      5

6.2        Nuit Blanche Event 2018 - Update                                                  5

6.3        Edmonton Arts Council – Cornerstone Arts

             Operating 2018 Grant Recommendations                                     6

6.4        Edmonton Police Service – Annexation Impacts -

             Resource Requirements  - Timelines and Rural

             Service Level Options                                                                         6

6.5        Coliseum Site Redevelopment – Pros, Cons and Risks           7

6.6        Kathleen Andrews Garage Project Update - Project

             Update and Scope Revision                                                             8

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              10

7.1        Bylaw 18288 - City Assessor Bylaw Amendment No. 1          10

7.2        Bylaw 18350 - Amendment to Bylaw 15594 -

             Combative Sports Bylaw                                                                 11

7.3        Bylaw 18351 - Amendment to Bylaw 15638 - Edmonton

             Combative Sports Commission Bylaw                                        12

7.4        Bylaw 18283 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to undertake, construct and finance Waste

             Services Project, Groundwater Diversion System

             Replacement                                                                                       13

7.5        Bylaw 18303 - Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw

             12800 to Update Amenity Area Regulations                               13

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                         14

8.1        Options to Secure Land for Northwest Seniors

             Activity Centre and Community Hub (B. Esslinger)                 14

8.2        Smart Traffic Signals (A. Knack)                                                   15

8.3        Super Lab on South Campus (M. Walters)                                 16

8.4        Terwillegar Drive/Whitemud Drive Interchange (T. Cartmell) 17

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         18

9.1        EPS Accommodation requirements - Results of

             Request for Submissions Process - Lease of

             Office Space                                                                                        19

9.2        Contractual Update - Verbal report                                              20

9.3        City Manager Update - Verbal report                                            22

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                23

10.1      Cost Estimates for Capital Profiles (J. Dziadyk)                       23

11.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                23

 

 

 

 

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Action

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Three readings

 

Three readings

 

Three readings

 

 

Second and Third readings

 

Third reading

 

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., and acknowledged that Council is meeting on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That the February 27/28, 2018, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

·         6.5 Coliseum Site Redevelopment – Pros, Cons and Risks - Executive Committee report

·         6.6 Kathleen Andrews Garage Project Update - Project Update and Scope Revision - Executive Committee report

·         7.5 Bylaw 18303 - Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12800 to Update Amenity Area Regulations

·         9.2 Contractual Update – Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

·         9.3 City Manager Update – Verbal report - PRIVATE
(Sections 16, 17, 19, and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved A. Knack - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         February 12, 2018, City Council Public Hearing

·         February 13, 2018, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

St. Clement School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Clement School and their teachers, M. Coco and L. DeBoer.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 9.2 and 9.3.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

There were no requests to speak.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time.

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See Section 7 - Bylaws.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Council Initiatives - Terms of Reference

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the revised due date of March 20, 2018, be approved.

 

Office of the City Manager

Due Date:
Mar. 20, 2018

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Regional Airport Transit Services - Airport Accord Update

 

 

 

L. Butterfield, Regional and Economic Development; and
S. Feldman, City Operations, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. R. G. Klassen, Deputy City Manager, Regional and Economic Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Walters:

 

 

 

1.    *That amendments be brought forward to the 2018 Spring Supplemental Operating Budget to increase the transit budget by $330,000 in one-time funds to recognize partner contributions from Leduc County, on behalf of the Airport Accord Partners, to fund the 747 Airport Transit at current levels of service to year end and restore the cash fare to $5.

2.    That Administration continue to negotiate participation in a jointly funded integrated service for 2019 and beyond.

3.    That Administration invite Leduc Transit to join the Smart Fare program expeditiously as well as the ongoing regional transit governance negotiations.

Regional and Economic Dev.

Due by:
2018 Spring Supplementary  Operating Budget Adjustment







*
Part 1 of motion rescinded at the April 24/25, 2018, City Council meeting – see item 6.6.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.2

Nuit Blanche Event 2018 - Update

 

 

 

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager and R. Jevne, Citizen Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the Nuit Blanche Edmonton Event be granted $185,000 for 2018 event support, with funding from the approved 2018 Community and Recreation Facilities Branch operating budget.

Citizen Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.3

Edmonton Arts Council – Cornerstone Arts Operating 2018 Grant Recommendations

 

 

 

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and
L. Cochrane, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - J. Dziadyk:

 

 

 

That the funding recommendations for Cornerstone Arts Operating Grants, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 21, 2018, Edmonton Arts Council report CR_5665, be approved.

Arts Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.4

Edmonton Police Service – Annexation Impacts - Resource Requirements  - Timelines and Rural Service Level Options

 

 

 

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. McKeen - M. Walters:

 

 

 

That Administration bring forward a service package to fund the $1.9 million 2018 operating requirement increase, as outlined in the February 21, 2018, Edmonton Police Commission report CR_5266rev, for Council's consideration as part of the 2018 Spring Supplementary Operating Budget Adjustment, and that if approved, the $2.4 million in 2019 annualization amount be included as funded in the base 2019-2022 multi-year budget.

Police Commission

Due Date: 2018 Spring Supplementary Operating Budget Adjustment

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, S. Hamilton,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Cartmell, B. Esslinger

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.5

Coliseum Site Redevelopment – Pros, Cons and Risks

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That Administration prepare an agreement between the City and Edmonton Arena Corp. based on the Memorandum of Understanding among the City, Oilers Entertainment Group, and Edmonton Arena Corp. dated September 11, 2017, (Attachment 2 of the February 22, 2018, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_5464), confirming permanent closure of the Coliseum in exchange for termination of the City’s Sponsorship Agreement obligations, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Urban Form and Corp. Strategic Dev.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

6.6

Kathleen Andrews Garage Project Update - Project Update and Scope Revision

 

 

 

D. Jones, Deputy City Manager, City Operations; and L. Cochrane, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Dziadyk - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile 12-66-1413 Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, be amended to update the project scope to reflect removal of:

a.    the administrative office space

b.    daycare space.

2.    That Administration provide a report in second Quarter 2018 outlining potential further budget and schedule amendments to Capital Profile 12-66-1413 to accommodate the electric bus fleet and further analysis on the potential inclusion of financial services in the programming space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L. Cochrane, City Manager; and A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, answered Council's questions.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1 a. of Motion, put:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile 12-66-1413 Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, be amended to update the project scope to reflect removal of:

a.    the administrative office space

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Part 1 b. of Motion, put:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile 12-66-1413 Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, be amended to update the project scope to reflect removal of:

b. daycare space

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Banga, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

2.    That Administration provide a report in second Quarter 2018 outlining potential further budget and schedule amendments to Capital Profile 12-66-1413 to accommodate the electric bus fleet and further analysis on the potential inclusion of financial services in the programming space.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 6.6:

 

 

 

1.    That Capital Profile 12-66-1413 Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage, be amended to update the project scope to reflect removal of:

a.    the administrative office space

b.    daycare space.

Kathleen Andrews Garage Fit-up to Support Electric Bus Fleet

2.    That Administration provide a report in second Quarter 2018 outlining potential further budget and schedule amendments to Capital Profile 12-66-1413 to accommodate the electric bus fleet and further analysis on the potential inclusion of financial services in the programming space.

Integrated Infrastructure Svcs.

 

 

 

Due by:
Jun. 18, 2018

Exec. Committee

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

Kathleen Andrews Garage – Solutions for Daycare

That Administration look into other appropriate solutions (including but not limited to hours of operation) for daycare for the Kathleen Andrews Garage employees, around Kathleen Andrews Garage location, and return to Committee.

Integrated Infrastructure Svcs.

Due by:
Jun. 7, 2018

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 18288 - City Assessor Bylaw Amendment No. 1

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18288 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18288 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - J. Dziadyk:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18288 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18288 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.2

Bylaw 18350 - Amendment to Bylaw 15594 - Combative Sports Bylaw

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18350 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18350 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - J. Dziadyk:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18350 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18350 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.3

Bylaw 18351 - Amendment to Bylaw 15638 - Edmonton Combative Sports Commission Bylaw

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18351 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18351 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - J. Dziadyk:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18351 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18351 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.4

Bylaw 18283 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Services Project, Groundwater Diversion System Replacement

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18283 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18283 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

7.5

Bylaw 18303 - Text Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12800 to Update Amenity Area Regulations

 

 

Moved M. Walters - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 18303 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

That Administration include metrics on amenity area provision in RF5 as part of the 2018 Annual Variance Report in order to assess the outcomes of Bylaw 18303.

Urban Form and Corp. Strategic Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Options to Secure Land for Northwest Seniors Activity Centre and Community Hub (B. Esslinger)

 

 

 

D. Jones, Deputy City Manager, City Operations; and
L. Cochrane, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Options to Secure Land for Northwest Seniors Activity Centre and Community Hub

That Administration work with the Northwest Edmonton Seniors Society and Community Partners to develop options to secure land and or partnerships for the eventual construction or creation of a Northwest Seniors Activity Centre and community hub, and report back to Committee with information.

Citizen Svcs.

 

Due by:
Jun. 7, 2018

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

8.2

Smart Traffic Signals (A. Knack)

 

 

 

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and
A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Walters:

 

 

 

Smart Traffic Signals

That Administration provide a report on smart traffic signals that includes the following:

1.    The average age of our traffic signals across the city, estimated lifespan, and replacement costs of all traffic signals.

2.    An overview of how the current traffic signals work in Edmonton (ex: communication with other signals, ability to respond to traffic flow for people who drive, use transit, walk, and/or bike).

3.    An overview of the differences between signals that we use in Edmonton and the smart traffic signals that are currently available and being tested in cities such as Toronto and Pittsburgh.

4.    The estimated impact to travel times and emissions between standard and smart traffic signals.

5.    How smart traffic signals fit in with our Smart Roads plan.

6.    How smart traffic signals will work with automated vehicles.

7.    A proposal to pilot the use of smart traffic signals in Edmonton.

City Ops.

 

Due by:
Jun. 5, 2018

Urban Planning Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

8.3

Super Lab on South Campus (M. Walters)

 

 

 

L. McCarthy, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

Super Lab on South Campus

That Administration provide a report on the proposed Super Lab that includes the following:

1.    How are these lands regulated and what discussions have occurred on this proposal between the City, the University of Alberta and the Government of Alberta?

2.    What is the program and scale of the Super Lab and the rationale for locating the facility on South Campus?

3.    How can the City collaborate with the Province and the University of Alberta to determine:

a.    the highest and best use of the land adjacent to the South Campus / Fort Edmonton LRT Station in alignment with modern urban planning principles,

b.    the aspirations of private landowners adjacent to the station,

c.    the concerns and interests of the surrounding communities in the potential Super Lab,

d.    the impacts, both positive and negative, of developing a Super Lab on the surrounding lands and the transportation network, so that the land is developed to the highest and best use,

e.    how positive impacts might be leveraged and how negative impacts might be mitigated?

Regional and Economic Dev.

 

Due by:
Jun. 7, 2018

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

8.4

Terwillegar Drive Improvements (T. Cartmell)

 

 

Moved T. Cartmell - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Terwillegar Drive Improvements

That Administration:

1.    Suspend any public engagement activities regarding the ultimate long term Terwillegar Drive/Whitemud Drive interchange and any roadway modifications that may limit access in the interim.

2.    Optimize the concept plan for the Terwillegar corridor between Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive, including provision for opportunities of mass transit and active transportation.

3.    Advance the Preliminary Design for Terwillegar Drive/40 Avenue interchange.

4.    Advance the Preliminary Design for an optimized Stage 2 of the Whitemud Drive/Terwillegar Drive interchange, with consideration for reduced design parameters (i.e. design speeds) with the intent of reducing overall complexity and cost.

5.    Continue to advance preliminary design on the basis of a number of $75-100 million packages in support of staged completion of the Terwillegar corridor, including full access for Rabbit Hill Road,
23 Avenue, and Haddow Drive.

6.    Present a list of potential shared funding opportunities with the provincial and federal government that take advantage of infrastructure and innovation funding.

and bring back a report to Council in third Quarter 2018 summarizing progress on the aforementioned design elements.

Integrated Infrastructure Svcs.

 

Due by:
Sep. 10, 2018

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

 

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16, 17, 19, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2 and 9.3. 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 1:37 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Council meet in public.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in public at 3:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

9.1

EPS Accommodation requirements - Results of Request for Submissions Process - Lease of Office Space

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1.    That the Edmonton Police Service 2018 Operating Budget be increased by $2.048 million for warehouse renovations on a one-time basis with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

2.    That the Edmonton Police Service 2018 Operating Budget be increased by $0.115 million to fund warehouse operating costs on an ongoing basis with funding from the tax levy.

3.    That the lease for office space for the Edmonton Police Service be approved based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 21, 2018, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_5066.

4.    That existing City-owned warehouse space be reassigned to the Edmonton Police Service under the terms and conditions as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 21, 2018, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_5066.

5.    That the February 21, 2018, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_5066 report remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Financial and Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina

 

9.2

Contractual Update - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 1:37 p.m., pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson (Mayor)

·         M. Banga (Councillor)

·         T. Cartmell (Councillor)

·         J. Dziadyk (Councillor)

·         B. Esslinger (Councillor)

·         S. Hamilton (Councillor)

·         B. Henderson (Councillor)

·         A. Knack (Councillor)

·         S. McKeen (Councillor) 

·         A. Paquette (Councillor)

·         M. Walters (Councillor)

·         L. Cochrane, City Manager

·         L. Sahli, City Clerk

·         D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         E. Dietrich, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Kjenner, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         J. Cobb, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

·         L. McCarthy, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

·         C. Campbell, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         D. Jones, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

·         E. Robar, City Operations (Subject matter expert)

·         R. Karmali, City Operations (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Bohn, Financial and Corporate Services (Legal Advisor)

·         L. Fenger, Financial and Corporate Services (Legal Advisor)

·         M. Sturgeon, Communications and Engagement (Communications Advisor)

·         M. Laban, Integrated Infrastructure Services (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Oxford, Office of the Mayor (Communications Advisor)

Council met in public at 3:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

1.    That the February 27, 2018, Office of the City Manager verbal report on Contractual Update, be received for information.

2.    That the February 27, 2018, Office of the City Manager verbal report and presentation on Contractual Update remain private pursuant to sections 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

9.3

City Manager Update - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 1:37 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson (Mayor)

·         M. Banga (Councillor)

·         T. Cartmell (Councillor)

·         J. Dziadyk (Councillor)

·         B. Esslinger (Councillor)

·         S. Hamilton (Councillor)

·         B. Henderson (Councillor)

·         A. Knack (Councillor)

·         S. McKeen (Councillor)

·         A. Paquette (Councillor)

·         M. Walters (Councillor)

·         L. Cochrane, City Manager

·         L. Sahli, City Clerk

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

Council met in public at 3:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - M. Banga:

 

 

 

1.    That the February 27, 2018, Office of the City Manager verbal report on City Manager Update, be received for information.

2.    That the February 27, 2018, Office of the City Manager verbal report on City Manager Update, handout and presentation remain private pursuant to sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

10.1

Cost Estimates for Capital Profiles (J. Dziadyk)

 

 

 

Councillor J. Dziadyk stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move the following:

That Administration prepare a report for the April 5, 2018, Executive Committee meeting on the feasibility of standardizing a process that would display up front cost estimates for capital profile options directly to the public, expressed in dollars, that homeowners and businesses would incur through increases to annual tax rates, during all public engagement sessions, all else being equal, regardless of project scale.

·  Notice of Motion Given: February 27, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk

 

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