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1.1
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Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting
to order at 9:35 a.m.
Devila Mehta-Karkhanis,
Jain Society of Alberta, led the assembly in prayer.
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1.2
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Moved
J. Batty - T. Caterina:
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That the February 6, 2013, City
Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
Additions:
·
6.5 Additional
Options for Advance Vote - Costs Associated with Advance Voting
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8.1 Downtown
Accommodation Planning – Next Steps – PRIVATE
(Pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act)
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8.2 Edmonton
Economic Development Corporation Recruitment Process - Verbal report -
PRIVATE
(Pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act)
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In
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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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1.3
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Moved
E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:
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That the following City Council
meeting minutes be adopted:
·
January 17, 2013,
Special City Council
·
January 21, 2013,
City Council Public Hearing
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January 23,
2013, City Council
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In
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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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Laurier Heights School
(S. Mandel)
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Mayor
S. Mandel, on behalf of City Council, welcomed grade 1/2 students from
Laurier Heights school, and their teacher P. Holowatiuk.
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2014 International
Triathlon Union World Championships (J. Batty)
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Councillor
J. Batty, on behalf of City Council, recognized Edmonton's win in the bid to
host the 2014 International Triathlon Union Grand Final Triathlon. This race
will attract more than 5,000 elite athletes and a worldwide television
audience of 21 million, showcasing Edmonton as a successful host city for
major international athletic events. The race is expected to provide an
economic impact of
$16 million and introduce the world to the incredible economic, cultural and
athletic advantages of Edmonton.
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Meals on Wheels (L.
Sloan)
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Councillor
L. Sloan, on behalf of City Council, promoted Meals on Wheels and
introduced Chef's Choice, an array of multicultural foods that are nutritious
and easy to prepare.
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Edmonton - A City of
Ideas (S. Farbrother)
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S.
Farbrother, City Manager, introduced a video, A City of Ideas, which
is the third installment in a series that showcases the city. The preceding
two videos, A City Well Lived and A City Well Built, won awards
from North American industry organizations. The third video, A City of
Ideas, looks at how the city has changed over the past few years and the
progress made on Council's vision.
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2.
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2.1
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The
following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 8.1 and 8.2.
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2.2
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There
were no requests to speak.
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2.3
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Moved
K. Krushell - D. Loken:
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That
item 6.4 - Internet Voting Option in City of Edmonton General Elections, be
first item of business.
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In
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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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2.4
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3.
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3.1
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Please provide an update
on the Mayor S. Mandel and Councillor J. Batty inquiry made at the April
18, 2012, City Council meeting, as well as:
1. Under the proposed SE
LRT, what are the options, costs and possible timing for the relocation of
the Chinese Gate?
2. As part of the
development of the Alberta Museum, what are the plans for the 97 Street
Bridge and underpass. Is there an opportunity to remove the bridge and/or
replace with a Chinese themed pedestrian bridge?
3. What are the
possibilities for the enhancement of the Chinese heritage and culture along
97 Street from Jasper Avenue to 107 Avenue?
And the report to return
to the appropriate committee.
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Sustainable Dev.
Due Date: May 13, 2013
Exec. Committee
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6.
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6.1
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Councillors K. Krushell and L. Sloan
provided a verbal update on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.
Councillor E. Gibbons
provided verbal updates on Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association
and the Capital Region Board.
Councillor B. Henderson
provided verbal updates on the Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory
Committee; Arts and Culture (festivals/facilities/films); and
the Poverty Elimination Strategy.
Councillor D. Loken
provided verbal updates on the Edmonton Police Commission; and Edmonton
Salutes.
Councillors K. Leibovici
and B. Henderson provided a verbal update on the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities. A handout was distributed to members of Council and a
copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.
Councillor D. Iveson
provided verbal updates on Environment; and City of Learners.
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Moved
D. Iveson - K. Krushell:
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That the verbal reports
on the Council Members' Updates on Agency and Initiative Appointments be
received for information.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In
Favour:
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Carried
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S.
Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.2
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Moved
J. Batty - B. Anderson:
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1. That a Notice of
Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in
Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development report
2013SPE101, be served on the Alberta Association of Architects, the owner
of the property located at 10515 Saskatchewan Drive NW in accordance with
Section 26 of the Alberta Historical Resources Act RSA 2000.
2. That funding of
$63,024.67 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund.
3. That the City Manager
be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the notice
of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource.
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Sustainable Dev.
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In
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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
J. Batty - B. Anderson:
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That Capital Project
Profile 13-17-1068, Whitemud Slide Properties Acquisition, be approved, as
outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 28, 2013, Sustainable Development
report 2013SCO646, and added to the 2012 - 2014 Capital Budget, with
funding from Provincial Government grants.
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Sustainable 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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A.
Sinclair, City Clerk; and L. Kennedy, Corporate Services, made a presentation
and answered Council's questions.
M. Nathoo, Deputy City Clerk, answered Council's questions.
M. Andria, Centre for
Public Involvement; C. Moore, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother,
City Manager, answered Council's questions.
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Moved
B. Henderson - D. Iveson:
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1. That a pilot internet
voting option for the 2013 General Election using the same process and
criteria as the special ballot process be approved, subject to the necessary Local
Authorities Election Act regulation changes.
2. That Administration
request that Alberta Municipal Affairs make the necessary regulation changes
to allow implementation of an internet voting option.
3. That Administration
bring forward amendments to Election Bylaw 15307 to address legislative
requirements for internet voting.
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In
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B.
Henderson, D. Iveson
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Opposed:
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S.
Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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6.5
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A.
Sinclair, City Clerk; L. Kennedy, Corporate Services; and S. Farbrother, City
Manager, answered Council's questions.
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Moved
A. Sohi - K. Krushell:
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That City Council recommend
to the Returning Officer that an additional advance voting day be added for
each of the two weeks of the Advance Vote within the wards.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In
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Carried
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S.
Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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6.6
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Moved
J. Batty - B. Anderson:
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That the January 29,
2013, Community Services report 2013CSN001, be received for information.
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Community Svcs.
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In
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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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8.
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8.1
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Council
met in private at 11:57 a.m., pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public at
1:46 p.m.
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Moved
J. Batty - B. Henderson:
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1. That a Request for
Proposal for leased office space, be issued to accommodate the equivalent
of 350,000 useable square feet of floor space and the evaluation of the
proposals include criteria, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 6,
2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO036.
2. That the February 6,
2013, Sustainable Development report 2013SCO036, remain private pursuant to
sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act.
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Sustainable Dev.
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In
Favour:
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Carried
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S.
Mandel, A. Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons,
J. Batty, K. Diotte, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, T. Caterina
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Absent:
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K.
Krushell
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8.2
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Council
met in private at 1:46 p.m., pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council met in public at
2:03 p.m.
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Moved
B. Anderson - D. Loken:
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That Administration work
with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation to arrange for calling a
special Shareholder meeting on the Board Member recruitment process, and
that the meeting be held as soon as possible.
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Sustainable Dev.
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In
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Carried
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A.
Sohi, B. Anderson, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, E. Gibbons, J. Batty,
K. Diotte, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
T. Caterina
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Absent:
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S.
Mandel, K. Krushell
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9.1
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Councillor
J. Batty requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice
regarding cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee
meeting.
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Moved
T. Caterina - K. Leibovici:
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That
Councillor J. Batty be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice
regarding cancellation of the February 12, 2013, Community Services Committee
meeting.
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In
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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
J. Batty - K. Leibovici:
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That the February 12,
2013, Community Services Committee meeting be cancelled.
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Corporate Svcs.
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In
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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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The
meeting adjourned at 2:04 p.m.
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