Minutes for City Council April 11, 2006 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

PRESENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: A. B. Maurer, City Manager D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER Dr. Vishranti Vakharia, the Jain Society of Alberta, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That the April 11, 2006, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

______City Council Meeting Minutes 1 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj a. ADDITIONS: (Addenda require a Special Resolution)

E.1.m. Alberta Week at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - In Private b. REPLACEMENT PAGES:

E.1.l. 2011 Summer Universiade Games – In Private Attachment 1: replacement pages 1-2 of report

F.1.d. The City of Edmonton’s Response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide Replacement Attachment 1

L.1.g. Bylaw 14260 – To Create an Off-site Road Levy and City Policy C507 – Road Levy Policy) Attachment 1: replacement pages 1-8 of Bylaw 14260 Attachment 2: replacement pages 1-2 of Policy C507

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair: That the following meeting minutes be adopted:  March 20, 2006, Special City Council  March 21, 2006, City Council  March 23, 2006, City Council Public Hearing CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

______City Council Meeting Minutes 2 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj A.4.a. Golden Bears Hockey Team (B. Anderson) 

On behalf of Council, Councillor B. Anderson congratulated the Golden Bears Hockey Team and their coaching staff upon recently winning the CIS Men’s Hockey Championship. The Bears defeated Lakehead University 3-2 in the gold medal game.

A.4.b. Mill Woods Soccer Association Marathon (D. Thiele)

A Mill Woods Soccer Association recently held a 36-hour soccer marathon, generating $65,000 towards building a new community centre for the Mill Woods area. The 160 participants from both women’s and men’s soccer leagues hope to be recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records.

On behalf of Council, Councillor D. Thiele congratulated all participants and volunteers in this worthwhile event.

A.4.c. 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship (D. Thiele)

Edmonton has been chosen as one of the six host cities for the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship. It is the second largest event staged by FIFA after the FIFA World Cup. While touring Edmonton facilities, FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner presented Councillor D. Thiele with a banner and gold coin, which Councillor D. Thiele presented to the Mayor on behalf of the City.

A.4.d. Welcome to Grant MacEwan Community College Students (S. Mandel)

On behalf of Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed students from the journalism program of Grant MacEwan Community College, who were in attendance to report on Council procedures.

A.4.e. Death of Private Robert Costall (S. Mandel)

Private Robert Costall, a member of the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, was recently killed while serving in Afghanistan. Private Costall was serving as part of Task Force Afghanistan, along with 1,200 other soldiers from the Edmonton Garrison.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 3 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj Private Costall is survived by his parents, wife Chrissy, and young son. On behalf of Council, Mayor S. Mandel offered condolences to the family and members of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

Those present in Chamber stood while Mayor S. Mandel read out the following words of remembrance, followed by a moment of silence:

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them…We will remember them.

A.4.f. Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations (NAARR) - (S. Mandel)

NAARR is an organization dedicated to the elimination of racism. At the recent Anti-racism NAARR gala dinner and dance, the City of Edmonton was awarded two of six Community Initiative Awards – beautiful ink drawings by a local Aboriginal artist.

The first award, for the Aboriginal Declaration, was for the City’s commitment to strengthening relations with Aboriginal peoples in Edmonton. Mayor S. Mandel presented the award to Councillor R. Hayter, on behalf of the City of Edmonton.

The second award was received for the City’s creation of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. City Manager Al Maurer and the following staff from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion were recognized:  Mike Kroening, Manager  Lisa Talavia and Wade King, Senior Diversity Consultants  John Reilly, Diversity Consultant  Melissa Sargent and Freida Gladue, Administrative Assistants  Laura Auger, Aboriginal Community Development Coordinator  Claire Ashton, Communications Officer  Debbie Coulter and Lewis Cardinal, Aboriginal Relations Consultants

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

City Council exempted the following items for debate: E.1.a., E.1.b., E.1.c., F.1.d., F.1.e., G.1.b., G.1.c., G.1.d., G.1.e., G.1.f., G.1.g., G.1.h., and in-private items E.1.i., E.1.j., E.1.k., E.1.l. and E.1.m.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 4 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum

That the revised due date of May 9, 2006, be approved. Planning & Dev. Due: May 9, 2006

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.d. Governance Model for Council Initiatives 

That Policy C518, as per Attachment 1 of the March 28, 2006, Office of City Manager the City Manager report 2006CMC035, be approved.

E.1.e. Ward Boundary Review – May 11, 2006, Special Council Meeting 

That for the May 11, 2006, Special City Council Non-statutory City Manager Public Hearing on the Ward Boundary Review: a. Section 54(1) of the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 be suspended to allow the public to present and respond to questions from City Council without a Motion on the Floor. b. Orders of the Day and Procedures, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 30, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC038, be approved.

E.1.f. Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association – Appointment of Council Member 

That Councillor R. Hayter be re-appointed as City Council’s representative City Manager on the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association until the close of the Association’s annual general meeting in 2007, provided that the Councillor remains a member of Council throughout the one-year term.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 5 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj E.1.g. Appointment of a New Board Member to the Old Strathcona Business Association 2006 Board of Directors 

That Christine Vetter (as recommended in Attachment 1 of the March 1, Planning & Dev. 2006 Planning and Development Department report 2006PDP112) be appointed as a Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association for the term ending on December 31, 2006.

E.1.h. EPCOR Utilities Inc. – Succession Plan and Re-appointments 

1. That the succession plan outlined in Attachment 1 of the City Manager March 29, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC020 be approved. 2. That City Council, as the Shareholder for EPCOR Utilities Inc., approve the Shareholders Resolution in Writing contained in Attachment 2 of the March 29, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC020. 3. That the Mayor be authorized and directed, on behalf of and in the name of the Shareholder to sign the Shareholder’s Resolution in Writing formalizing the re-appointments approved herein within the corporate records of EPCOR Utilities Inc. in accordance with paragraph 8.18 of the Administrative Bylaw. 4. That the City Clerk be directed to certify and deliver a copy of such Shareholder’s Resolution in Writing to EPCOR Utilities Inc. in accordance with paragraph 8.19 of the Administrative Bylaw. 5. That March 29, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMC020 remain in private until the resolution is certified. [Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.] 6. That the April 26, 2006, Special City Council meeting for agency interviews be cancelled.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Edmonton Arts Council – 2005 Special Project Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations 

______City Council Meeting Minutes 6 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj That the Special Project Community Investment Program Grant EAC recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 20, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC003, be approved.

F.1.b. Edmonton Arts Council - 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant Recommendations 

That the 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant EAC recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 20, 2006, Edmonton Arts Council report 2006EAC004, be approved.

F.1.c. Golf Courses – 2006 Market Adjusted Green Fees  I N

That an amendment to the 2006 Community Services Department Price Community Svcs. Schedule for 2006 Green Fees for Riverside, Victoria, and Rundle Golf Courses, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 10, 2006, Community P Services Department report 2006CSR007, be approved. R I G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS V A G.1.a. Civic Agency Recruitment – Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and Public Works Committee  T

E That Neil Gower be appointed to the Capital Region Housing City Manager Corporation for the remainder of the 2006 term, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 4, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee report.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel, B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele

B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR

MOVED B. Anderson – D. Thiele: That the following item be made time specific:

______City Council Meeting Minutes 7 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj 1:30 p.m. L.1.g. Bylaw 14260 Off-site Road Levy and City Policy C507 – Road Levy Policy

LOST FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair.

B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE

L. BYLAWS

L.1.c. Bylaw 14257 - To Amend Bylaw 13687, Street Paving Local Improvement (Construction 2004) on 61 Street from 120 Avenue to approximately 48 metres south 

L.1.d. Bylaw 14258 - To Amend Bylaw 13973, Median Break Local Improvement (2005) 

L.1.e. Bylaw 14259 - To Amend Bylaw 14028, Concrete Alley Upgrade Local Improvement (2005) 

L.1.f. Bylaw 14256 - To Amend Bylaw 13262, Street Construction including Drainage and Light Pole Relocation Local Improvement (2003) on Manning Drive NW near 137 Avenue 

L.2.a. Bylaw 14223 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the West Meadowlark area 

L.2.b. Bylaw 14224 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Wellington area 

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair: That Bylaws 14257, 14258, 14259 and 14256 be read a first time.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 8 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

Bylaw 14224 Corporate Svcs. That the amendments outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2006 Corporate Services Department report, 2006COF012 be approved.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel: That Bylaws 14257, 14258, 14259, 14256, 14223 and 14224, as amended, be read a second time.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair: That Bylaws 14257, 14258, 14259 and 14256 be considered for third reading. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Nickel: That Bylaws 14257, 14258, 14259, 14256, 14223 and 14224, as amended, Distribution List be read a third time. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 9 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj L.1.g. Bylaw 14260 – A Bylaw to Create an Off-site Road Levy and City Policy C507 – Road Levy Policy 

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel: That item L.1.g. be dealt with now. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

MOVED E. Gibbons – T. Cavanagh: That Bylaw 14260 be read a first time.

MOVED J. Batty – M. Phair:

1. That the following Motion on the Floor: Transportation

MOVED E. Gibbons – T. Cavanagh (Made at the April 11, 2006, TPW Committee City Council meeting): Due: June 13, 2006 That Bylaw 14260 be read a first time.

and Bylaw 14260 be referred back to Administration, to bring forward amendments to the Bylaw and policy (after consultation with the Urban Development Institute), to the June 13, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, which would result in: a. The City of Edmonton remaining responsible for upgrading all existing two-lane arterial roads to four lanes and four lanes to six lanes. b. The developer being responsible to fund all future four-lane arterial roads.

2. That Administration provide at the same time: L.1.g. cont. a. A schedule and financing proposal for undertaking the upgrading of Transportation existing two-lane arterial roads to four lanes based on need. b. A formula, developed in consultation with UDI, that outlines the TPW Committee cost-sharing of new four-lane arterial roads on a per hectare charge. Due: June 13, 2006 3. That the City retain responsibility for the inner ring road and highway connectors as defined in the Transportation Master Plan.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation Department; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 10 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: E. Gibbons, D. Thiele.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Land Use Designation (M. Phair)

“A recent case at the Supreme Court involved the City of Vancouver and Corporate Svcs. CPR over land use designation. Recent reports indicate the court ruled in favour of the City. Due: June 20, 2006

I would like Administration to provide a brief review of the case, an analysis of the judgment and implications it might have for Edmonton.”

D.1.b. LEEDS Green Building Rating System (M. Phair)

“I would like the following information regarding LEEDS Green Building AMPW Rating System certification: TPW Committee 1. For construction/renovation of buildings there are at least three LEEDS Green Building Rating System levels. Please briefly Due: June 13, 2006 explain. D.1.b. cont. 2. Does the City have any policy in place for attaining LEEDS Green Building Rating System certification for the construction of new AMPW city buildings? For example: fire halls, transit garages and the like? TPW Committee 3. Does the building code and/or City have any requirements that Due: June 13, 2006 construction of new buildings, other than housing, by those other than the City, must attain LEEDS Green Building Rating System certification? 4. Is the City aware if such major institutions as Capital Health Authority or the University of Alberta have policy or requirements regarding LEEDS Green Building Rating System certification? I would like this inquiry to return to Transportation and Public Works Committee.”

______City Council Meeting Minutes 11 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj D.1.c. Windshield Leaflets (B. Anderson/M. Phair)

“In an effort to reduce litter and have a “clean city,” an issue that has been Planning & Dev. brought to our attention is that of cards and flyers put on windshields of cars, especially in areas like Whyte Avenue. Exec. Committee Due: June 14, 2006 We would like the following information: 1. Are there City bylaws that regulate or forbid the distribution of such materials on windshields? 2. When such materials are discarded (littered) who is responsible and who might be charged? 3. Are there practices in other cities that have had success in eliminating such a practice or reduced the littering of such materials? 4. What legalities would we need to be aware of if the City wished to curtail, eliminate or manage this practice? 5. Any other information that might be pertinent to this issue that has come to Administration’s attention. The response should return to Executive Committee.”

D.1.d. Notices in Public Places (K. Leibovici)

“I would like a report to return to the Executive Committee at the same Planning & Dev. time as the response to Councillor M. Phair’s and and Councillor B. Anderson’s inquiry on Windshield Leaflets, on the following: Exec. Committee 1. Are there City Bylaws that regulate the posting of notices on light Due: June 14, 2006 posts and public places? 2. If there isn’t, why doesn’t the City of Edmonton have such a bylaw and what would be the advantages and disadvantages of having such a bylaw? 3. What is the situation in other municipalities and how is it dealt with? 4. When posters are placed on light posts and public places, who is responsible for removing them? 5. What are the regulations or bylaws on the placement of signs advertising businesses on public roadways? Are they adequate or should they be expanded? 6. Can Administration provide suggestions for a proactive approach to

______City Council Meeting Minutes 12 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj remove posters on light posts and public places as well as placement of signs advertising businesses on public roadways.”

D.1.e. Aviation History Museum (S. Mandel)

“I would like Administration to review the financial situation of the Community Svcs. Aviation History Museum and provide a recommendation to City Council on whether Council should provide operating support to this organization CS Committee to fund full-time operational staff. Due: June 12, 2006 Included in Administration’s report should be an analysis of the following:  Overall value of service provided to the citizens of Edmonton by this volunteer-run institution.  Level of support required.  Level of support that can be justified.  Comparison of this institution’s situation to other similar community- based feature museums (e.g. EdTel Phone Museum, etc.). The report should return to Community Services Committee.”

E.1.a. Neighbourhoods Under Construction 

MOVED M. Nickel – J. Melnychuk:

That the March 1, 2006, Planning and Development Department report Planning & Dev. 2006PDP009 be referred to the May 3, 2006, Executive Committee meeting to be dealt with and all future annual reports be routed to Exec. Committee Executive Committee. Due: May 3, 2006

D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty, K. Leibovici.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 13 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj E.1.b. Council Initiatives – Annual Reporting 

MOVED M. Nickel – M. Phair: That the April 4, 2006, Corporate Services Department report 2006COC007 be received for information.

R. Moyles and J. Tustian, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That the following part 2 be added:

2. That Progress Edmonton be distributed to all Edmonton households.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty.

AMENDMENT MOVED K. Leibovici – S. Mandel: That the following part 3 be added:

3. That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the framework for the new communication vehicles under development which will feature individual Councillors.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty, M. Phair.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM E.1.b., put:

1. That the April 4, 2006, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2006COC007 be received for information. Exec. Committee 2. That Progress Edmonton be distributed to all Edmonton households. Due: June 14, 2006 3. That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the framework for the new communication vehicles under development which will feature individual Councillors.

CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 14 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty.

E.1.c. 2006 Budget – Funding Issues and Opportunities 

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That a $3.8 million increase in funding for the 2006 Budget be approved from the following sources: 1. $1.2 million from the Financial Stabilization Reserve balance in excess of the target level set by City policy. 2. $1 million from higher than budgeted growth in the realty tax base. 3. $0.7 million from a higher than budgeted regular dividend from the EdTel fund. 4. $0.4 million from a higher than budgeted dividend from the Land Enterprise. 5. $0.5 million from unallocated Planning and Development one-time revenues held in abeyance in the 2006 Budget.

and be allocated to: i. $1.6 million for Emergency Medical Services to maintain 2003 response times and move toward the Council endorsed service level target. ii. $0.4 million for the cost increase of South Central EMS Post Station (project #05-75-5186) replacement. iii. $1.8 million to increase amounts available for contingencies.

G. Kliparchuk, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. A. B. Maurer, City Manager; D. H. Edey, City Clerk; S. Rapanos, Community Services Department; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 11:58 a.m.

Councillor reconvened at 1:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided.

Mayor S. Mandel, Councillors K. Krushell and J. Melnychuk were absent.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 15 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and S. Rapanos, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

S. Rapanos, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillors K. Krushell and J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED K. Krushell – T. Cavanagh: That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

MOTION ON ITEM E.1.c., put:

That a $3.8 million increase in funding for the 2006 Budget be Corp. Bus. Planning 1. $1.2 million from the Financial Stabilization Reserve balance in excess of the target level set by City policy. 2. $1 million from higher than budgeted growth in the realty tax base. 3. $0.7 million from a higher than budgeted regular dividend from the EdTel fund. 4. $0.4 million from a higher than budgeted dividend from the Land Enterprise. 5. $0.5 million from unallocated Planning and Development one- time revenues held in abeyance in the 2006 Budget. and be allocated to: Planning & Dev. i. $1.6 million for Emergency Medical Services to maintain 2003 response times and move toward the Council endorsed service level target. Community Svcs. ii. $0.4 million for the cost increase of South Central EMS Post

______City Council Meeting Minutes 16 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj Station (project #05-75-5186) replacement. iii. $1.8 million to increase amounts available for contingencies.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 17 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.g. St. Mary Elementary School (S. Mandel)

On behalf of Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed Grade 6 students from St. Mary Elementary School and their teacher Ms. MacGregor.

F.1.d. The City of Edmonton’s Response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide 

MOVED B. Anderson – D. Thiele: 1. That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of the City of Edmonton, provide a written submission to the Ministry of Children’s Services in response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide. 2. That the written submission be based on responses as provided in revised Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW024.

K. Barnhart and C. Burton-Ochocki, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED K. Leibovici – J. Melnychuk: That the following part 3 be added:

3. That Mayor S. Mandel send a covering letter that includes:  The extra resources the City of Edmonton provides and the number of excess applications and demand under Family and Community Support Services than are able to be accommodated, including the fact that in 2005 the City of Edmonton did not open up the program for new applications.  The fact that urban centre FCSS programs have unique challenges.  A request for a meeting with the Minister to discuss the issues further. CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. OPPOSED: E. Gibbons. ABSENT: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 18 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM F.1.d., put:

1. That Mayor S. Mandel, on behalf of the City of Mayor Edmonton, provide a written submission to the Ministry of Children’s Services in response to the Family and Community Support Services Community Svcs. (FCSS) Review Discussion Guide. 2. That the written submission be based on responses as provided in revised Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2006, Community Services Department report 2006CSW024. 3. That Mayor S. Mandel send a covering letter that includes:  The extra resources the City of Edmonton provides and the number of excess applications and demand under FCSS than are able to be accommodated, including the fact that in 2005 the City of Edmonton did not open up the program for new applications.  The fact that urban centres FCSS programs have unique challenges.  A request for a meeting with the Minister to discuss the issues further.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair. ABSENT: L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

F.1.e. Integrated Partnership Appraisal Team Support 

MOVED B. Anderson – K. Leibovici:

That the March 10, 2006, Community Services Department report Community Svcs. 2006CSR006 be received for information.

L. Cochrane, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 19 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.h. Welcome to Edmonton General Hospital/Caritas Group (S. Mandel)

On behalf of Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed guests in Chamber from the Edmonton General Hospital and Caritas Group.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b. Update on Growth of Arterial Roadway System (Arterial Roadway Funding Principles) 

MOVED E. Gibbons – D. Thiele:

That the Transportation Department Capital Budget for Program 06-66- Transportation 1445 (Arterial Roads – AMIP) be amended to add Ellerslie Road widening (91 Street to 115 Street) through the additional funding of $5,000,000 of Provincial Fuel Tax revenues and the deferral of 91 Street widening from Ellerslie Road to Anthony Henday Drive.

B. Stephenson and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 20 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj G.1.c. Social and Recreation Services Branch Comprehensive Audit Report (LTAB) 

MOVED E. Gibbons – M. Phair:

1. That Option A, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 8, 2006, Asset AMPW Management and Public Works Department report 2006PWL029, regarding the provision of Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board services, be approved with the following amendment: That in Option A: LTAB in the Future (as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 8, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PWL029) “Management rationalize the services” be replaced with “That Management coordinate the efficiency of services.” 2. That the recommendations to improve the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board services, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 8, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PWL029, be approved.

T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. ABSENT: D. Thiele.

G.1.d. 2005 Property Taxes for Seniors with a Provincial Pension Supplement 

MOVED E. Gibbons – T. Cavanagh:

1. That the Seniors Homeowner Grant Program be provided on an AMPW ongoing basis. 2. That beginning in 2007, the Seniors Homeowner Grant amount be determined by the municipal tax increase on the median property value in the preceding year.

T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 21 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: M. Nickel.

Council recessed at 3:29 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:58 p.m.

Mayor S. Mandel, Councillors J. Batty and D. Thiele were absent.

Acting Mayor B. Anderson presided.

G.1.e. Transit – Tax Levy Subsidy 

MOVED E. Gibbons – T. Cavanagh:

That the release of $2,738,000 tax levy to fund transit operating budget Transportation service packages be approved. Corporate Svcs.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

K. Koropeski, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

Acting Mayor B. Anderson vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

R. Millican, General Manager, and C. Stolte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel; M. Nickel.

G.1.f. Transit – Senior Friendly Training 

______City Council Meeting Minutes 22 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOVED E. Gibbons – L. Sloan:

That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be Transportation increased by $223,000 to fund senior friendly training for Edmonton Transit Service, on a one-time basis, with funding from the 2006 transit revenues.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; K. Koropeski, C. Stolte and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell.

G.1.g. Transit – West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre 

MOVED E. Gibbons – D. Thiele: That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be increased by $125,000, to fund community consultation and subsequently a community bus route to provide direct service to the West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre, on an ongoing basis with funding from an increase in the tax levy.

AMENDMENT MOVED L. Sloan – K. Leibovici: That “from an increase in the tax levy” be replaced with “from the 2006 transit revenues.”

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

K. Koropeski and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 23 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici:

That the following Motion on the Floor, as amended, be referred back to Administration to review bus services to all senior centres throughout the city and to report back to Transportation and Public Works Committee:

MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici (Made at the April 11, 2006, City Council meeting):

That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be increased by $125,000, to fund community consultation and subsequently a community bus route to provide direct service to the West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre, on an ongoing basis with funding from the 2006 transit revenues.

AMENDMENT MOVED L. Sloan – K. Krushell: That “Transportation and Public Works Committee” be replaced with “to the June 27, 2006, Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting.”

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: K. Leibovici.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM G.1.g., put:

That the following Motion on the Floor, as amended, be referred back to Transportation Administration to review bus services to all senior centres throughout the city and to report back to the June 27, 2006, Transportation and Public TPW Committee Works Committee meeting: Due: June 27, 2006 MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici (Made at the April 11, 2006, City Council meeting):

That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be increased by $125,000, to fund community consultation and subsequently a community bus route to provide direct service to the West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre, on an ongoing basis with funding from the 2006 transit revenues.

CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 24 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Council recessed at 5:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7 p.m.

Councillor B. Anderson was absent.

G.1.h. Transit – Increased Service to New Areas 

MOVED E. Gibbons – L. Sloan: That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be increased by $260,000 to fund service to new areas on an ongoing basis, with funding from the 2006 transit revenues.

K. Koropeski, C. Solte and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

(G.1.h. continued on page 26)

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 13944 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13654, Asset Management and Public Works Project, Fire Stations (New and Replacement) 

MOVED J. Batty – M. Phair: That item L.1.a. be dealt with now

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 25 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOVED M. Phair – L. Sloan: That Bylaw 13944 be read a first time. Corporate Svcs. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

(G.1.h. continued from page 25)

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.h. Transit – Increased Service to New Areas 

K. Koropeski, Transportation Department; and L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

MOTION ON ITEM G.1.h, put:

That the Transportation Department 2006 Operating Budget – Transit be Transportation increased by $260,000 to fund service to new areas on an ongoing basis, with funding from the 2006 transit revenues. Corporate Svcs.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 26 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj Developer-funded Transit

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair:

That Administration provide a report to Council via Transportation and Transportation Public Works Committee on: TPW Committee  What areas have received developer-funded transit service. Due: June 13, 2006  A comparison of ridership in those areas that received developer-funded transit service with those that did not.  A cost-benefit analysis for those areas.  How many opportunities exist where the City could have used developer-funded services.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.b. Bylaw 14251 – 2006 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw 

S. Dilworth, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

MOVED K. Leibovici – R. Hayter:

That Administration bring forward amendments to Bylaw 14251 for Planning & Dev. second and third readings that would reflect a decrease in the property tax levy of $866,000. Due: Apr. 25, 2006

B. Dykstra, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 27 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and S. Dilworth, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter: That Bylaw 14251 be read a first time. Planning & Dev. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: L. Sloan. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

F.1.f . National Child Care Program

Councillor M. Phair requested the permission of Council to make a Motion Without Notice.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – K. Krushell: That Councillor M. Phair be permitted to make a Motion Without Notice concerning the National Child Care Program.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

MOVED M. Phair – K. Krushell: 1. That Council support the continuation of the established National Child Care Program and Alberta federal – provincial child care program.

2. That the Mayor write to Prime Minister Harper and all Edmonton MPs informing them of Council’s support.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 28 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj MOVED M. Nickel – S. Mandel:

That the following Motion on the Floor be referred to Community Services Community Svcs. Committee for review: CS Committee MOVED M. Phair – K. Krushell (Made at the April 11, 2006, City Due: Apr. 18, 2006 Council meeting): 1. That Council support the continuation of the established National Child Care Program and Alberta federal – provincial child care program. 2. That the Mayor write to Prime Minister Harper and all Edmonton MPs informing them of Council’s support.

CARRIED (Withdrawn at April 25, 2006, City Council meeting) FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: J. Batty, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, K. Krushell.

E.1.n. Vistula Mobile Home Park - Place La Rue Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

Councillor L. Sloan requested the permission of Council to make a Motion Without Notice.

MOVED D. Thiele – S. Mandel: That Councillor L. Sloan be permitted to make a Motion Without Notice concerning the Place La Rue Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, K. Krushell.

MOVED L. Sloan – K. Leibovici: That the Mayor write to the owners of Vistula Mobile Home Park in Place La Rue asking the owners: 1. What their plans are for redeveloping the site, including the timelines.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 29 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj 2. How they intend to comply with the following provision of the Place La Rue West NASP: "6. No application to rezone the mobile home park will be recommended for approval unless it is supported by a detailed plan for the timely notification of tenants and relocation to other affordable accommodation, with transitional phasing out of the entire mobile home park."

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the motion be substituted with the following:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the Vistula Mobile Home Park in Place La Rue, with respect to provision 6. of the Place La Rue West Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan:

"6. No application to rezone the mobile home park will be recommended for approval unless it is supported by a detailed plan for the timely notification of tenants and relocation to other affordable accommodation, with transitional phasing out of the entire mobile home park." CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: M. Nickel. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, ON ITEM E.1.n., put:

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee on the Planning & Dev. Vistula Mobile Home Park in Place La Rue, with respect to provision 6. of the Place La Rue West Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan: Exec. Committee Due: June 14, 2006 "6. No application to rezone the mobile home park will be recommended for approval unless it is supported by a detailed plan for the timely notification of tenants and relocation to other affordable accommodation, with transitional phasing out of the entire mobile home park."

CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 30 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Batty, E. Gibbons, M. Nickel. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

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

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That Council meet in private to discuss the following items: E.1.i. 2006 Edmonton Police Association Bargaining Update Sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act E.1.j. Regional Initiatives Sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act E.1.k. Succession Planning Sections 17, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act E.1.l. 2011 Summer Universiade Games Section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act E.1.m. Alberta Week at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson

Council met in private at 8:35 p.m.

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel: That Council meet in public.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 31 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj ABSENT: B. Anderson

Council met in public at 9:37 p.m.

E.1.i. 2006 Edmonton Police Association Bargaining Update

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh:

1. That the recommendations in Attachment A of the April 11, 2006, Corporate Svcs. presentation be approved. 2. That the verbal report and presentation remain in private, pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

E.1.l. 2011 Summer Universiade Games

MOVED M. Phair – R. Hayter:

1. That Edmonton’s bid for the 2011 Summer Universiade be advanced City Manager through Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) 2. That the City of Edmonton support the hosting of the Universiade, as indicated in Attachment 2 of the April 6, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMO030. 3. That the April 5, 2006, Office of the City Manager report 2006CMO030 remain in private under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 32 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj E.1.m. Alberta Week at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. 

MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici:

That Councillor K. Krushell and Councillor M. Nickel accompany City Manager Mayor S. Mandel as the official representatives of Edmonton Council to the Alberta Week at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. from June 26 to June 29, 2006. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson

E.1.j. Regional Initiatives

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the verbal report be received for information and remain in private, City Manager pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

E.1.k. Succession Planning

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the in-private verbal report on Succession Planning be postponed to City Manager the April 25, 2006, City Council meeting (sections 17, 24 and 25 of the Due: Apr. 25, 2006 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

______City Council Meeting Minutes 33 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj The following Motion on Notice was laid over to the April 25, 2006, City Council meeting:

M.1.a. Term of Office - Limits for Councillors and Mayor (M. Nickel)

The following Motion on Notice was withdrawn.

M.1.b. Private Health Care (J. Melnychuk)

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK

______City Council Meeting Minutes 34 of 34 April 11, 2006, mj INDEX CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 11, 2006

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA...... 1 a. ADDITIONS: (Addenda require a Special Resolution)...... 2 b. REPLACEMENT PAGES:...... 2 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES...... 2 A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS...... 2 A.4.a. Golden Bears Hockey Team (B. Anderson) ...... 3 A.4.b. Mill Woods Soccer Association Marathon (D. Thiele)...... 3 A.4.c. 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship (D. Thiele)...... 3 A.4.d. Welcome to Grant MacEwan Community College Students (S. Mandel)...... 3 A.4.e. Death of Private Robert Costall (S. Mandel)...... 3 A.4.f. Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations (NAARR) - (S. Mandel)...... 4 A.4.g. St. Mary Elementary School (S. Mandel)...... 18 A.4.h. Welcome to Edmonton General Hospital/Caritas Group (S. Mandel)...... 20 B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS...... 4 B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS...... 5 B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEAR...... 8 B.3. VOTE ON BYLAWS NOT EXEMPTED FOR DEBATE...... 8 D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES...... 11 D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 11 D.1.a. Land Use Designation (M. Phair)...... 11 D.1.b. LEEDS Green Building Rating System (M. Phair)...... 11 D.1.c. Windshield Leaflets (B. Anderson/M. Phair)...... 12 D.1.d. Notices in Public Places (K. Leibovici)...... 13 D.1.e. Aviation History Museum (S. Mandel)...... 13 D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS...... 5 D.3.a. Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum...... 5 E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 5 E.1.a. Neighbourhoods Under Construction ...... 14 E.1.b. Council Initiatives – Annual Reporting ...... 14 E.1.c. 2006 Budget – Funding Issues and Opportunities ...... 15 E.1.d. Governance Model for Council Initiatives ...... 5 E.1.e. Ward Boundary Review – May 11, 2006, Special Council Meeting ...... 5 E.1.f. Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association – Appointment of Council Member ...... 6 E.1.g. Appointment of a New Board Member to the Old Strathcona Business Association 2006 Board of Directors ...... 6 E.1.h. EPCOR Utilities Inc. – Succession Plan and Re-appointments ...... 6 E.1.i. 2006 Edmonton Police Association Bargaining Update...... 32 E.1.j. Regional Initiatives...... 33 E.1.k. Succession Planning...... 33 E.1.l. 2011 Summer Universiade Games – In Private...... 2/32 E.1.m. Alberta Week at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - In Private...... 2/33 E.1.n. Place La Rue Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan...... 29 F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 7 F.1.a. Edmonton Arts Council – 2005 Special Project Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations ...... 7 F.1.b. Edmonton Arts Council - 2006 Festival Operating Community Investment Grant Recommendations ...... 7

______Index - City Council Meeting Minutes i of ii April 11, 2006, mj F.1.c. Golf Courses – 2006 Market Adjusted Green Fees ...... 7 F.1.d. The City of Edmonton’s Response to the Family and Community Support Services Review Discussion Guide...... 2/18 F.1.e. Integrated Partnership Appraisal Team Support ...... 19 F.1.f . National Child Care Program...... 28 G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS.....7 G.1.a. Civic Agency Recruitment – Appointment Recommendations from Transportation and ublic Works Committee ...... 7 G.1.b. Update on Growth of Arterial Roadway System (Arterial Roadway Funding Principles) 20 G.1.c. Social and Recreation Services Branch Comprehensive Audit Report (LTAB) ...... 21 G.1.d. 2005 Property Taxes for Seniors with a Provincial Pension Supplement ...... 21 G.1.e. Transit – Tax Levy Subsidy ...... 22 G.1.f. Transit – Senior Friendly Training ...... 23 G.1.g. Transit – West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre ...... 23 G.1.h. Transit – Increased Service to New Areas ...... 25/27 L. BYLAWS...... 8 L.1.a. Bylaw 13944 - To amend the amount of Bylaw 13654, Asset Management and Public Works Project, Fire Stations (New and Replacement) ...... 25 L.1.b. Bylaw 14251 – 2006 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw ...... 27 L.1.c. Bylaw 14257 - To Amend Bylaw 13687, Street Paving Local Improvement (Construction 2004) on 61 Street from 120 Avenue to approximately 48 metres south ...... 8 L.1.d. Bylaw 14258 - To Amend Bylaw 13973, Median Break Local Improvement (2005) ...... 8 L.1.e. Bylaw 14259 - To Amend Bylaw 14028, Concrete Alley Upgrade Local Improvement (2005) ...... 8 L.1.f. Bylaw 14256 - To Amend Bylaw 13262, Street Construction including Drainage and Light Pole Relocation Local Improvement (2003) on Manning Drive NW near 137 Avenue ...... 8 L.1.g. Bylaw 14260 – To Create an Off-site Road Levy and City Policy C507 – Road Levy Policy)...... 2/10 L.2.a. Bylaw 14223 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the West Meadowlark area ...... 8 L.2.b. Bylaw 14224 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Wellington area ...... 9 M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE...... 34 M.1.a. Term of Office - Limits for Councillors and Mayor (M. Nickel)...... 34 M.1.b. Private Health Care (J. Melnychuk)...... 34 O. ADJOURNMENT...... 34

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