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1.1
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.
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1.2
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Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:
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That the January 19,
2011, City Council agenda be approved with the following changes:
Additions:
*6.10 Snow Event
Update
*7.3 Bylaw 15639 -
2011 Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) Assessment BRZ,
Supplementary BRZ Assessment, BRZ Tax, Supplementary BRZ Tax and BRZ
Tax Rate Bylaw
*1.4 Protocol Item
- Planning Academy Graduates, Time Specific 1:30 p.m.
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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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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1.3
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Moved E. Gibbons - K. Leibovici:
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That the following
meeting minutes be adopted:
- November/December 2010, City Council Budget
- December 10, 2010,
City Council
- December 13, 2010,
City Council Public Hearing
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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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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1.4
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Edmonton Public Library (D. Iveson)
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On behalf of City Council,
Councillor D. Iveson congratulated the Edmonton Public Library for continuing
to be a leader in innovative library services. In the fall of 2010, three new
tools were introduced. The Library’s new application (app) allows customers
to browse the library’s catalogue from their iPhone and iPod touch; borrowers
can drop off books, DVD’s and video games at the new lending machine
installed inside Century Park LRT station, or download music through Freegal
Music.
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Trevor Anderson (D. Iveson)
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On behalf of City
Council, Councillor D. Iveson congratulated Edmonton’s Trevor Anderson’s, a
self-taught filmmaker whose short film “The High Level Bridge” was chosen by
the Sundance Film Festival to screen in its short film program at the
Sundance Film Festival that runs from January 20-30, 2011, Park City, Utah.
The film’s cinematographer, Fish Griwkowsky, a notable Edmonton artist, was also
recognized for his work on the film.
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Joyce Tustian's Retirement (S. Mandel)
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Mayor S. Mandel , on behalf of Council, paid tribute to Joyce Tustian, Deputy City Manager, who after 35 years with the City of Edmonton, will be
retiring. Mayor S. Mandel took the opportunity to commemorate and recognize Joyce Tustian for her dedicated and outstanding record of public service to the City of Edmonton. Many of Joyce’s accomplishments include the amalgamation of the former Parks
and Recreation and Family and Community Services Department, the development
of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and most recently the Office of the
Deputy City Manager. Joyce has provided exceptional strategic direction and
has been instrumental in creating a greater sense of collaboration between
Administration and Council.
On behalf of City
Council, Mayor S. Mandel wished Joyce the very best in the years to come.
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Planning Academy (S. Mandel)
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Mayor S. Mandel , on behalf of Council, was pleased to
recognize this year’s “graduates” of the City of Edmonton Planning Academy.
This is the 5th year for the academy. The Planning Academy is a series of courses on the planning process, covering issues of urban design, land
use and transportation planning. The courses, facilitated by experienced
City staff from Planning and Development Department, help Edmontonians to
better understand and participate in the planning and development process.
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Westglen School
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On behalf of City
Council, Councillor B. Henderson welcomed the students of Westglen School and their teacher Mrs. B. Wray.
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2.
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2.1
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The following items were
selected for debate: 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10 and 8.1.
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2.2
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A. Sinclair,
City Clerk, answered Council's questions.
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Council did not consider the requests to
speak.
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2.3
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Council did not
consider the request for time specific.
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2.4
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Items 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3
were not selected for debate.
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3.
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There were no
Councillor Inquiries.
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5.
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5.1
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Moved J. Batty - D.
Loken:
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That the revised due
date of February 2, 2011, be approved.
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Corporate Svcs.
Due Date: Feb. 2, 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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6.
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6.1
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Moved B. Henderson - B. Anderson:
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1. That the November
9, 2010, Deputy City Manager’s Office report 2010DCM061 be received for
information.
Updated Council
Initiatives
2. That
Administration work with the Mayor to bring back a report to the February 2, 2011, City Council meeting, updating the 2010-2013 Council Initiatives
including the names of the assigned Councillors on each initiative.
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Corporate Svcs.
Corporate Svcs.
Mayor
Due Date: Feb 2, 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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6.2
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Moved J. Batty - D.
Loken:
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That the
recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2011, Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC015 be approved.
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Arts 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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6.3
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Moved J. Batty - D.
Loken:
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That the
recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2011,
Edmonton Arts Council report 2010EAC016, be approved.
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Arts 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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6.4
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Moved J. Batty - D.
Loken:
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That Administration
award the tender projects, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2011, Corporate Services Department report 2010COP009, and enter into all
relevant agreements such tenders to be in accordance with Administration’s
normal tendering guidelines.
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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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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6.5
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Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:
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That the December
10, 2010, Finance and Treasury Department report 2010FTF036, be referred to the January 25, 2011, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting,
to be dealt with as the second item of business, and that the Committee
hear from speakers.
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Finance & Treas.
Due Date: Jan. 25, 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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6.6
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Moved B. Henderson - A. Sohi:
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That the amended
Southeast LRT Concept Plan for Downtown to Mill Woods, as outlined in
Attachments 1 and 2 of the December 8, 2010, Transportation Department
report 2010TD6407, be approved.
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Transportation
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A. Laughlin
and B. Latte, Transportation Department;
S. Farbrother, City Manager; and R. Boutilier, General Manager,
Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.
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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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6.7
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Moved B. Henderson - K. Leibovici:
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That the West LRT Concept Plan: Lewis Estates to Downtown, as outlined in the December 8, 2010, Transportation
Department report 2010TD9339, be approved with retaining the route
alignment from Meadowlark Road between 87 Avenue and 156 Street, as
identified in Transportation Systems Bylaw 15101.
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Transportation
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B. Latte and A. Laughlin,
Transportation Department; A. Sinclair, City Clerk; and D. Piecowye,
Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.
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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, K. Diotte, K.
Krushell, T. Caterina
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Opposed:
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J. Batty, K.
Leibovici, L. Sloan
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Moved J. Batty - A. Sohi:
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That Administration
develop a concept plan for the
107 Avenue bridge from 156 Street - 107 Avenue for the west LRT and tie into the downtown and return to Transportation and Public Works Committee.
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Amendment moved L. Sloan - A. Sohi:
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That "87
Avenue" be added.
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A. Sinclair,
City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.
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In Favour:
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Lost
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K. Diotte, L. Sloan
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
T. Caterina
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Motion, put:
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That Administration
develop a concept plan for the
107 Avenue bridge from 156 Street - 107 Avenue for the west LRT and tie into the downtown and return to Transportation and Public Works Committee.
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In Favour:
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Lost
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J. Batty, K. Leibovici
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Opposed:
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S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B.
Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Diotte, K.
Krushell, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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6.8
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P. Waisman, and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.
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Moved L. Sloan - B. Anderson:
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That the January 19,
2011, Transportation Department report 2011TD8368 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.9
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D. Geake and R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.
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Moved K. Leibovici – S. Mandel:
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That the Resolution
To Request An Extension For Infrastructure Projects Under Canada’s Economic
Action Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2011,
Transportation Department report 2011TD4438, 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. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.10
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B. Stephenson,
Transportation Department, made a presentation and answered Council's
questions.
B. Dunford, Transportation Department; and S. Farbrother, City Manager,
answered Council's questions.
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Moved K. Leibovici - D. Iveson:
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Snow Removal
Strategies
That Administration
provide a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee outlining:
a) The
current timeframe and potential target timeframes for blading snow in
residential areas either after arterial/collector roadways are completed or
concurrently with arterial/collector roadways.
b) Identification
of trouble spots for snow removal for identified concerns such as normal
emergency vehicle routes, scheduled DATS services, or schools off arterial
collectors roads, that need to receive priority clearing.
c) A
policy or plan for emergency snow removal during major snow falls.
d) Identification
of emergency snow dumps locations.
e) Parking
ban options with 24 hours notice in residential areas and bus routes.
f) Communications
strategies for snow removal in various circumstances.
g) Costing,
including equipment, for all the above.
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Transportation
Due Date: Apr. 12, 2011
Mar. 8, 2011
cj
TPW Committee
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B. Stephenson
and B. Dunford, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.
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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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6.11
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Councillor H. Henderson requested the permission of Council to make
a Motion without Notice on changing the time for the Contaminated Gas
Stations Task Force meeting on January 26, 2011.
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Moved D. Iveson - S. Mandel:
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That Councillor B. Henderson be allowed to make a Motion without Notice on changing the time for the
Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting on January 26, 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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Moved B. Henderson - S. Mandel:
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That the time for
the Contaminated Gas Stations Task Force meeting on January 26, 2011, be
changed to 3:30 p.m. to
5 p.m.
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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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7.
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7.1
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15521 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15521 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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7.2
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Moved B. Anderson - D. Loken:
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That Bylaw 15568 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15568 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15568 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15568 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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7.3
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Moved B. Henderson - D. Loken:
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That Bylaw 15639 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15639 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15639 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:
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That Bylaw 15639 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.
Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K. Diotte
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8.
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Council met in private at 4:33 p.m. pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public at 4:43 p.m.
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Moved J. Batty - K. Krushell:
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That the verbal report
be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 17, 23
and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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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.
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Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of
Motion. There were none.
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10.
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The meeting adjourned
at 4:45 p.m.
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