Minutes for 10/17/2012, City Council

 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


October 17, 2012  –  Council Chamber

 

 

PRESENT

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

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

S. Farbrother, City Manager
L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk
T. Orbell, 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             5

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      5

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              5

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         5

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      5

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

4.          REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING      5

5.          STATUS REPORT                                                                               5

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        2012 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant -

             2012 Grant Award Recommendations                                           5

6.2        Community Investment Program - Project Grant for

             Individual Artists                                                                                  6

6.3        Edmonton's Poverty Reduction Initiative                                     6

6.4        Plan for Canada's 150 Year History Celebration -

             Planning and projects, and considerations for

             next steps                                                                                              7

6.5        Downtown Arena Update - Verbal report                                      7

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              10

7.1        Bylaw 16007 - Closure of a 0.51 hectare portion

             of 111A Street SW road right-of-way, Allard                               10

7.2        Bylaw 16196 - 2013 Residential Assessment and

             Supplementary Assessment Sub-Class Bylaw                         11

7.3        Bylaw 16155 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly

             Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 11                                             11

7.4        Bylaw 16239 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for

             Assessment and Tax Services of the City of

             Edmonton Amendment No. 3                                                         12

7.5        Bylaw 15968 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 140                    13

7.6        Bylaw 16218 - Amendment to Bylaw 8621, Edmonton

             Kingsway Business Revitalization Zone Bylaw                        14

7.7        Bylaw 16219 - A Bylaw to Establish the French

             Quarter and Area Business Revitalization Zone

             and Incorporate the French Quarter and Area

             Business Association                                                                      15

7.8        Bylaw 16296 - A Bylaw to Amend the Animal

             Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145                                             16

8.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         17

8.1        Southeast to West LRT Funding                                                  17

8.2        Key Board Recruitment - Applicant Short Listing -

             Verbal report                                                                                       19

8.3        Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies                   19

9.          NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE
9.1        Amendment to August 29, 2012, City Council Minutes           19

10.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                20

 

 

 

 

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Carried

 

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Carried

Action

 

 

Third reading

 

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Third reading

 

 

 

 

Third reading

 

 

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Action

 

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DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Prem Kalia, Vice President of the International Buddhist Friends Association, led the assembly in prayer.

 

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the October 17, 2012, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

Addition:

·         7.8 Bylaw 16296 – A Bylaw to Amend the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         October 1, 2012, City Council Public Hearing

·         October 2, 2012, City Council

·         October 3, 2012, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Amendment to August 29, 2012, City Council Minutes

 

 

 

Councillor B. Henderson requested permission to make a Motion Without Customary Notice regarding the August 29, 2012, City Council meeting minutes, to amend the vote to correctly reflect him voting against item 8.3 - LRT P3 Status Update.

 

 

Moved D. Iveson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That Councillor B. Henderson be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice regarding the August 29, 2012, City Council meeting minutes, to amend the vote to correctly reflect him voting against item 8.3 - LRT P3 Status Update.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the following motion from the September 12, 2012, City Council meeting, be rescinded:

That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         August 27, 2012, City Council Public Hearing

·         August 29, 2012, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

1. That the August 29, 2012, City Council minutes, page 15, be amended to correctly reflect Councillor B. Henderson voting in opposition to the motion with respect to the following item:

    8.3 - LRT P3 Status Update

2. That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

·         August 27, 2012, City Council Public Hearing

·         August 29, 2012, City Council (as amended)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Westbrook School (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the grade 6 class of Westbrook School and their teacher
S. Nordstrom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conflict Resolution Day (S. Mandel)

 

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, recognized October 18, 2012, as Conflict Resolution Day. Guests from the Edmonton Police Service were welcomed to showcase a new Edmonton Police Service Conflict Resolution Program that can help to quickly resolve some of the complaints that arise out of conflicts between police officers and the civilians they come in contact with. The very nature of the work they do makes them conflict resolution specialists by default.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognition of Donna Gannon (K. Diotte)

 

 

 

Councillor K. Diotte, on behalf of City Council, recognized Donna Gannon, Chair of the Hazeldean Greenway Committee, for her hardwork and dedication to the Hazeldean community and the City. She has made great efforts in beautifying and enhancing the Greenway and has taken part in projects that are building blocks in helping the community grow and flourish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Thomas Baines Award Presented to the Edmonton Valley Zoo (K. Leibovici)

 

 

 

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Edmonton Valley Zoo on receiving the top honour for outstanding achievement among Canada's accredited zoos and aquariums for the new Arctic Shores Exhibit. On September 28, 2012, the Thomas Baines Award, was presented to Edmonton Valley Zoo Director, Denise Prefontaine. The Arctic Shores exhibit is an outstanding example of the Zoo's major transformation as an innovative leader in the creation of educational experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (A. Sohi)

 

 

 

Councillor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized October 17, 2012, as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which has been observed every year since 1993. The General Assembly of the United Nations designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.5, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3.

 

 

 

 

 

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 items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.7 and 7.8.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

2012 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant - 2012 Grant Award Recommendations

 

 

Moved J. Batty - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

1. That the 2012 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant award recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 9, 2012, Community Services report 2012CSW028, be approved.

2. That under the 2012 Community Facility Partner Capital Grant Program, multi-year funding for the North Edmonton Gymnastics Club (2013 and 2014) and the Edmonton Radial Railway Society (2013), be approved.

3. That a funding agreement in an amount up to $1,347,630 with the North Edmonton Gymnastics Club, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 9, 2012, Community Services report 2012CSW028, be approved, and that the agreement be acceptable, in form and content, to the City Manager.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 


City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.2

Community Investment Program - Project Grant for Individual Artists

 

 

Moved J. Batty - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the grant recommendations as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 9, 2012, Edmonton Arts Council report 2012EAC011, be approved.

Arts Council

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.3

Edmonton's Poverty Reduction Initiative

 

 

Moved J. Batty - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Terms of Reference for the 2012 – 2013 Council Initiative Edmonton’s Poverty Reduction Initiative, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 9, 2012, Community Services report 2012CSW027, be approved.

Community Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.4

Plan for Canada's 150 Year History Celebration - Planning and projects, and considerations for next steps

 

 

Moved J. Batty - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

That the Mayor send a letter to engage the Provincial and Federal Governments in dialogue about their intentions for funding the Celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday and to consider support of legacy projects.

Mayor

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.5

Downtown Arena Update - Verbal report

 

 

 

S. Farbother, City Manager; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
R. G. Klassen, General Manager, and R. Daviss, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved D. Loken - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

1. That as a result of Mr. Katz's letter and unwillingness to have an open discussion with Council and the frustration of the Interim Design Agreement, all negotiations and ongoing City work related to the October 26, 2011, framework be suspended immediately.

2. That Administration provide a report as soon, as possible, to City Council to report on the completion of the suspension of negotiations and the status of the City's current, transferable investments in a potential downtown arena project.

3. That Administration provide a report outlining a framework for Council to explore potential avenues to achieve the long term goals of sustainable NHL Hockey in Edmonton.

 

 

Amendment moved T. Caterina - S. Mandel:

 

 

 

That in Part 1 of the motion, “suspended”, be replaced with “ceased”, and in Part 2 of the motion, “suspension”, be replaced with “cessation”.

 

 

For the Amendment:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

E. Gibbons

 

 

Motion, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

1. That as a result of Mr. Katz's letter and unwillingness to have an open discussion with Council and the frustration of the Interim Design Agreement, all negotiations and ongoing City work related to the October 26, 2011, framework be ceased immediately.

Update on the Downtown Arena Project - Cessation of Negotiations and the Status of Transferable Investments

2. That Administration provide a report as soon as possible, to City Council to report on the completion of the cessation of negotiations and the status of the City's current, transferable investments in a potential downtown arena project.

Framework to Explore Avenues for Sustainable NHL Hockey in Edmonton

3. That Administration provide a report outlining a framework for Council to explore potential avenues to achieve the long term goals of sustainable NHL Hockey in Edmonton.

City Manager

 

 

 

City Manager


Due Date:
To be determined

Dealt with at December 12, 2012, City Council

 

City Manager

Due Date:
To be determined

 

 

For the Motion as Amended:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That any future potential downtown arena design proceed on the basis that the winter garden/pedway concept will be eliminated and that Administration examine the possibility of a smaller, more cost effective way to cross 104 avenue.

 

 

Amendment moved B. Anderson - K. Leibovici:

 

 

 

That the word "pedway" be removed.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, B. Anderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Henderson, J. Batty, K. Diotte

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

A. Sohi

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and S. Farbrother, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

Motion, as Amended, put:

 

 

 

That any future potential downtown arena design proceed on the basis that the winter garden concept will be eliminated and that Administration examine the possibility of a smaller, more cost effective way to cross 104 avenue.

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - K. Krushell:

 

 

 

That the following Motion on the Floor, as amended, be postponed to return to Council at the same time as reports titled, “Update on the Downtown Arena Project - Cessation of Negotiations and the Status of Transferable Investments” and “Framework to Explore Avenues for Sustainable NHL Hockey in Edmonton”.

Motion on the Floor (as amended):

Moved J. Batty - B. Henderson:

Future Potential Downtown Arena Design - Cost Effective Crossing for 104 avenue

That any future potential downtown arena design proceed on the basis that the winter garden concept will be eliminated and that Administration examine the possibility of a smaller, more cost effective way to cross 104 avenue.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:
To be determined

 

 

 

R. G. Klassen, General Manager, Sustainable Development; and L. Sahli, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, E. Gibbons

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 16007 - Closure of a 0.51 hectare portion of 111A Street SW road right-of-way, Allard

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16007 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.2

Bylaw 16196 - 2013 Residential Assessment and Supplementary Assessment Sub-Class Bylaw

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16196 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16196 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16196 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16196 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.3

Bylaw 16155 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 11

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16155 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16155 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16155 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16155 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.4

Bylaw 16239 - A Bylaw Fixing the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton Amendment No. 3

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16239 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16239 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16239 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16239 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.5

Bylaw 15968 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 140

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15968 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15968 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15968 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 15968 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.6

Bylaw 16218 - Amendment to Bylaw 8621, Edmonton Kingsway Business Revitalization Zone Bylaw

 

 

 

W. Trocenko, Sustainable Development; and D. Fisher, Corporate Services (Law), answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16218 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16218 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16218 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken,
E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

B. Anderson

 

 

 

D. H. Edey, General Manager, Corporate Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

Moved K. Krushell - J. Batty:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16218 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.7

Bylaw 16219 - A Bylaw to Establish the French Quarter and Area Business Revitalization Zone and Incorporate the French Quarter and Area Business Association

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16219 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16219 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16219 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16219 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

1. That the following individuals be appointed as interim Board of Directors of the French Quarter and Area Business Association for the term ending
December 31, 2012, as outlined in Attachment 2, of the October 10, 2012, Sustainable Development report 2012SHE046:

a) Patricia Lachance
b) Daniel Cournoyer
c) Marc Tremblay
d) John Burnham
e) Rosalie Yuen

2. That the French Quarter and Area Business Association be granted $85,000 for start-up funding, with funding from 2012 Council Contingency.

Sustainable Dev.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Svcs. and Utilities

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.8

Bylaw 16296 - A Bylaw to Amend the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16296 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16296 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16296 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved B. Anderson - L. Sloan:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 16296 be given read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.

PRIVATE REPORTS

8.1

Southeast to West LRT Funding

 

 

 

R. Boutilier, General Manager, Transportation Services; and L. Rosen, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, made presentations and answered Council’s questions.

D. Piecowye, Corporate Services (Law); S. Farbrother, City Manager; and N. Alampi, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 11:15 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Sohi - E. Gibbons:

 

 

 

1. That the Southeast to West LRT project funding strategy as outlined in the October 17, 2012, Financial and Utilities Services report 2012CF0446, be approved, subject to funding from the Governments of Canada and Alberta.

2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to the Governments of Canada and Alberta formally requesting the funding contribution required from each order of government to construct the Southeast Stage of the Southeast to West LRT.

3. That the October 17, 2012, Financial and Utilities Services report 2012CF0446 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

1. That the Southeast to West LRT project funding strategy as outlined in the October 17, 2012, Financial Services and Utilities report 2012CF0446, be approved, subject to funding from the Governments of Canada and Alberta.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Henderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

B. Anderson, D. Iveson, L. Sloan

 

 

Part 2 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to the Governments of Canada and Alberta formally requesting the funding contribution required from each order of government to construct the Southeast Stage of the Southeast to West LRT.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Part 3 of Motion, put:

 

 

 

3. That the October 17, 2012 Financial Services and Utilities report 2012CF0446 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

S. Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, T. Caterina

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

L. Sloan

 

 

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 8.1:

 

 

 

1. That the Southeast to West LRT project funding strategy as outlined in the October 17, 2012, Financial Services and Utilities report 2012CF0446, be approved, subject to funding from the Governments of Canada and Alberta.

2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send a letter to the Governments of Canada and Alberta formally requesting the funding contribution required from each order of government to construct the Southeast Stage of the Southeast to West LRT.

3. That the October 17, 2012 Financial Services and Utilities report 2012CF0446 remain private pursuant to sections 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Financial Svcs. and Utilities



Mayor

 

 

8.2

Key Board Recruitment - Applicant Short Listing - Verbal report

 

 

 

Council met in private at 12 noon, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That the Key Board Recruitment - Applicant Short Listing - 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.

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.3

Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies

 

 

 

Council met in private at 12 noon, pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council met in public at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Batty - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

1. That the Council Member appointments to Civic Agencies, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2012, Corporate Services report 2012COC147, for terms as indicated, be approved, providing the appointees continue to serve as members of Council throughout the term, with the exception of the appointments to:

- the Capital Region Services to Children Linkages Committee
- Edmonton Public Library Board
- REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities (Advisor)

Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies

2. That Administration provide a report to the October 31, 2012, City Council meeting recommending Councillor appointments to:

- the Capital Region Services to Children Linkages Committee
- Edmonton Public Library Board
- REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities (Advisor)

Corporate Svcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Svcs.

Due Date:

Oct. 31, 2012

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

 

 

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk

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