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1.1
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.
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1.2
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:
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That the March 2,
2011, City Council agenda be adopted with the following changes:
Additions:
6.3 Encroachment Fee
Waiver – Art Gallery of Alberta
6.4 Change to Council
Committee Calendar – Special City Council meeting
7.1 Bylaw 15696 – A
Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15522, Authorizing the City of Edmonton to construct,
and finance on a short-term basis, various capital projects approved to be
funded by Provincial grants, Provincial fuel rebates or federal grants
8.1 CRTC Decision (D.
Iveson)
9.3 Civic Agency
Appointment Recommendations from Community Services Committee - Private
9.4
Intergovernmental Matter – Verbal Report - Private
9.5 Council Member
Appointment and Proxy Form – River Valley Alliance - Private
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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,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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D. Iveson
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1.3
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Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:
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That the following
meeting minutes be adopted:
- February 14, 2011,
City Council Public Hearing
- February 16, 2011,
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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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1.4
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Northeast Anthony Henday Drive (E. Gibbons)
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Councillor E. Gibbons attended Wednesday's Chamber of Commerce
breakfast in Fort Saskatchewan, where Premier Ed Stelmach announced that
the Northeast leg of the Anthony Henday Drive has been given the green light
and will be completed in 2016.
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Certificate of Commendation (S. Mandel)
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On behalf of City
Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated Mr. Bill Pryma for receiving the
Certificate of Commendation by Her Excellency the right Honourable Michaelle
Jean, Governor General of Canada, for his heroic rescue of two friends whose
boat capsized on Slave Lake in June 2009.
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Patricia Heights Elementary School (S. Mandel)
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On behalf of City
Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed the students of Patricia Heights Elementary School and their teacher Mrs. Bolton.
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2.
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2.1
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The following items
were selected for debate: 6.1, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.4.
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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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There were no requests
for time specifics.
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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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3.1
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Please describe our
practices when there are unexpected service disruptions on LRT, specifically:
1) What type of announcements are supposed to be
made over the Public Address System, and are there other methods currently
available to provide information to passengers on expected timelines to
restore service or advice for alternate travel options?
2) Is the corporation considering any other options
for providing information to passengers in these situations?
3) In the case of mechanical failure of one train,
which congests one direction of travel, would it be possible to short-turn
some trains moving in the opposite direction to keep service moving?
4) Are there any special contingencies for
unexpected disruptions during severe weather?
5) Have there been an unusually large number of
unexpected service disruptions in the last six months? If so please shed
light as to why.
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Transportation
Due Date:
May 25, 2011
TPW Committee
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5.
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5.1
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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That the revised due
date of April 6, 2011, be approved.
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AMPW
Due Date: Apr. 6, 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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5.2
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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That the revised due
date of June 22, 2011, be approved.
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Planning & Dev.
Due Date: June 22, 2011
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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.
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6.1
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L. Rosen,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered
Council's questions.
S. Farbrother, City Manager, and R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Planning
and Development Department, answered Council's questions.
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Moved E. Gibbons - B. Henderson:
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That the Orders of
the Day for the March 24, 2011, City Council meeting, be changed to 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a 1:30 p.m. time specific item to hear from experts regarding
their experience with arena development, and Administration extend an
invitation to Dr. Andrew Zimbalist to be part of the expert panel.
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Corporate Svcs.
Finance &
Treasury
Due Date: Mar. 24, 2011
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S. Farbrother,
City Manager, answered Council's questions.
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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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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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1. That Administration explore the possibility of
including an indoor cycling track as a component of the Coronation
Community Recreation Centre project.
2. That the reallocation of $200,000 of operating
budget funds, from the closed capital project “Edmonton BMX bike park
relocation” (Project Profile 08-21-5732) to fund the concept design studies
for the Coronation Community Recreation Centre, be approved.
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Community 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.3
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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That encroachment
fees for the Art Gallery of Alberta, as outlined in the February 24, 2011, Planning and Development Department report 2011PCP101, be waived.
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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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.4
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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1. That a Special City Council meeting on April 5,
2011, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., be scheduled for a facilitated
discussion on Utility Fiscal Policy.
2. That the Orders of the Day for the April 5, 2011, Utility Committee meeting, be changed to 9:30 a.m., to 12 noon.
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Corporate Svcs.
Due Date: Apr. 5, 2011
Special City Council
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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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7.
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7.1
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:
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That Bylaw 15696 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:
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That Bylaw 15696 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:
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That Bylaw 15696 be
considered for third reading.
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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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Moved B. Anderson - E. Gibbons:
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That Bylaw 15696 be
read a third time.
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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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8.
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8.1
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Laid over to the March 16, 2011, City Council meeting.
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9.
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9.1
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Council met in private
at 11:38 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public
at 3:57 p.m.
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Moved D. Iveson -
J. Batty:
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That the March 2,
2011, Finance and Treasury Department presentation remain private pursuant
to sections 16, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
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Finance and Treas.
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
T. Caterina
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Opposed:
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L. Sloan
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Absent:
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A. Sohi, B. Henderson, K. Leibovici
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9.2
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Council met in private
at 11:38 a.m., pursuant to sections 21, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public
at 3:57 p.m.
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Moved D. Iveson -
J. Batty:
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That the March 2,
2011, Office of the City Manager presentation remain private pursuant to
sections 21, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act.
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City Manager
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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A. Sohi, B. Henderson, K. Leibovici
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9.3
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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That the individuals
outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2011, Community Services
Committee Report 2, be appointed to the Edmonton Space and Science
Foundation Board for the term May 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012.
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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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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9.4
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Council met in private
at 11:38 a.m., pursuant to sections 21, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public
at 3:57 p.m.
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Moved D. Iveson -
J. Batty:
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That the March 2, 2011,
Mayor’s presentation remain private pursuant to sections 21, 23, 24 and 25
of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Mayor
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In Favour:
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Carried
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S. Mandel, B.
Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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A. Sohi, B. Henderson, K. Leibovici
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9.5
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Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:
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1. That the appointment of Councillor Don Iveson to the River Valley Alliance is hereby revoked and Councillor Jane Batty is hereby appointed to serve as a City of Edmonton representative on the River
Valley Alliance Board of Directors, for a term commencing upon appointment
and ending at the close of the River Valley Alliance Annual General Meeting
in 2012.
2. That Mayor Stephen Mandel, Councillor Linda Sloan, and Councillor Jane Batty, in that order, be authorized to serve as the City of
Edmonton’s proxy holder to act on behalf of the City of Edmonton at General
Meetings (Annual, Special or Extraordinary as the case may be), of the
River Valley Alliance.
3. That Mayor Stephen Mandel be authorized to sign
the River Valley Alliance proxy form, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 2, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2011COC049.
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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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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10.
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of
Motion. There were none.
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11.
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Council adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
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