Minutes for City Council October 31, 2000 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, October 31, 2000

PRESENT B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager. D.H. Edey, City Clerk.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor B. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Rabbi Ari Enkin, Congregation Beth Israel, led the assembly in prayer.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 1 October 31, 2000 A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce That the City Council Agenda for the October 31, 2000 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following item:

E.1.b. 2001 World Championships in Athletics Update.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED R. Noce – T. Cavanagh That the Minutes of the October 11, 2000 and October 17, 2000 City Council Meetings be adopted.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Launching of the City’s History in City Hall (R. Noce).

Councillor R. Noce stated that on October 19, 2000 a new and helpful link with our City’s history was launched in City Hall. The “History of City Council” display showing historical scenes and the 248 men and women who have served on Edmonton’s Council since 1892 was unveiled. This was made possible at this time due to a Year 2000 grant from the Millennium Bureau of Canada and the Alberta Provincial Historical Resources Foundation.

Councillor R. Noce, on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Local Artist Eva Bartel Dub; City Archivist Bruce Ibsen; and Local Historians Shirley Lowe and Helen LaRose, whose contribution made the display a reality. Appreciation was

______City Council Meeting Minutes 2 October 31, 2000 also extended to the staff in the Communications Branch who effectively co- ordinated the production and launch of this display.

B.1.b. National Communities in Bloom Award (B. Smith).

On Saturday, September 30, 2000, The City of Edmonton received 5 blooms, the highest award in the 2000 competition of Communities in Bloom, as the most attractive large City in Canada.

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of Members of Council, presented a certificate to Kris Migos, President, and Marke Stumpf-Alan, Member, Edmonton Horticulture Society. The Society has been a long time contributor to making the City beautiful and is an integral partner with the City in its annual Communities in Bloom bid.

An award and certificate was also presented to Joyce Tustian, General Manager; Barry Anderson and John Helder, Community Services Department, for their superb work in making this City beautiful.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor That items E.1.b., E.1.e., E.1.h., G.1.a., G.1.b., and the in private items E.1.j. and G.1.e. be exempted for debate; and

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. 2492369 Canada Corporation. 

That City Council in the exercise of the powers reserved to the Shareholder City Manager pursuant to paragraph 2.2 of the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement of 2492369 Canada Corporation (“the Corporation” formerly Edmonton Telephones Corporation) approve the following recommendation as a resolution of the Shareholder. E.1.a. cont’d. 1. That an external auditor for the financial year ending December 31, 2000 not be appointed. City Manager 2. That the audit of the financial statements of the Corporation for the

______City Council Meeting Minutes 3 October 31, 2000 year ended December 31, 1999 be dispensed with. Corporate Svcs. 3. That the unaudited financial statements of the Corporation as at December 31, 1999, consisting of a balance sheet, a statement of income and retained earnings and a note to financial statements, attached hereto as Attachment 1 [of the October 2, 2000 Corporate Services Department report (Law)], be received for information.

4. That those persons holding the positions of City Manager and General Manager, Corporate Services, or those appointed in an acting capacity to those positions, namely A.B. Maurer and Randy Garvey, be appointed as Directors of the Corporation to hold office until the next annual general meeting of the Shareholder or resolution in writing in lieu thereof.

E.1.c. Intermunicipal Issue Resolution Process. 

That the principles, protocols and processes contained in the report entitled Planning & Dev. “A Process for Resolving Intermunicipal Planning Issues” (Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2000 Planning and Development Department report), be approved.

E.1.d. Closure of the Avenue of Nations Business Revitalization Zone and Association. 

1. That Attachments 1 and 2 of the September 27, 2000 Planning and Planning & Dev. Development Department report be received for information.

2. That Administration's use of the surplus funds from the closure of the Avenue of Nations BRZ Association for the maintenance of the streetscape improvements existing within the area, under the co- ordination of the Transportation and Streets Department, be approved.

E.1.f. Request to Cancel Penalties on Property Tax Arrears Re: Property Tax Roll Accounts 7298201, 7298219, 7298235, 346661 Alberta Ltd. and Nicholaos and Bonnie Papadopoulos, 12211 – 23 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. 

______City Council Meeting Minutes 4 October 31, 2000 That a settlement for arrears of property taxes for 346661 Alberta Ltd. and Planning & Dev. Nicholaos and Bonnie Papadopoulos, be approved as follows:

Accept payment of $22,622.89 as full settlement of taxes outstanding in the amount of $62,054.78, which will result in the write-off of $39,431.89 in penalties.

E.1.g. Request to Cancel Penalties on Property Tax Arrears Re: Property Tax Roll Accounts 1153535, 4085072, 1273390, 1273408, 1273424, 1273432, 1307305, 3029550, 4019444, 9977510, Marnell Resources Ltd. 

1. That a settlement for arrears of property taxes for Planning & Dev. Marnell Resources Ltd., be approved as follows: a. $100,000 – August 15, 2000 (paid); b. $100,000 – November 15, 2000; c. $ 56,861 – February 15, 2001.

$256,861

2. That the write-off of $150,601.15 in current penalties be approved.

3. That no further accrual of penalties be imposed to February 15, 2000.

E.1.i. Telus Presentation – Plan for a New, Toll-Free Regional Calling Area .

That a Telus application to the CRTC to create a toll-free regional calling City Manager area for the Alberta Capital Region not be supported.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Termination of Air Medical Services Contract.

1. That the October 11, 2000 Emergency Response Department report Emergency Response remain In-Private, in accordance with the provisions of Sections

______City Council Meeting Minutes 5 October 31, 2000 15(1), 23(1) and 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, S.A. 1994, as amended.

2. That the City of Edmonton serve notice to the Provincial Government (Alberta Health and Wellness) to terminate the Air Medical Services contract in accordance with the terms respecting termination of the contract.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c. Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Neighbourhood Traffic Plan – Follow-Up Review.

That traffic flow on 117 Street between 108 and 109 Avenues be made Transportation & Streets one-way northbound on a trial basis to determine the effectiveness of this measure in further reducing shortcutting traffic in Queen Mary Park.

G.1.d. Settlement of an Expropriation of a Single Family Dwelling Located at 9863 – 81 Avenue and a Walk-up Apartment Located at 8013 – 99 Street from Ronald William Mitchell.

1. That the September 25, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Asset Mgmt. & Public Department report remain confidential. [s.24 Freedom of Works Information and Protection of Privacy Act.]

2. That the settlement of an expropriation of Plan 5429AL, Block 54, Lots 1 and 2, excepting thereout all mines and minerals, from Ronald William Mitchell for an all-inclusive settlement price of $196,771.53, be approved.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Special City Council Meeting – January 11th, 2001. 

That a Special City Council Public Hearing meeting be held on Thursday, City Manager January 11th, 2001, starting at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. All General Managers

______City Council Meeting Minutes 6 October 31, 2000 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

E.1.j. Annexation of Steele Barracks (Namao).

G.1.e. Fee for Use and Occupation of The City of Edmonton’s Rights-of- Way. ______

MOVED R. Noce - J. Taylor That Items E.1.j. and G.1.e. be dealt with now.

MOVED R. Noce - J. Taylor

Item E.1.j. – Annexation of Steele Barracks (Namao) City Manager That this item be referred to the November 8, 2000 Executive Committee meeting to be dealt with in private. Exec. Committee Due: Nov. 8, 2000

Item G.1.e. – Fee for Use and Occupation of The City of Edmonton’s Rights-of-Way . Transportation & Streets

That the following motion be postponed until the December 5, 2000 City Due: Dec. 5, 2000 Council meeting.

MOVED B. Mason – M. Phair (made at the July 22, 1997 Council

______City Council Meeting Minutes 7 October 31, 2000 meeting): That City Council endorse Stream “Z”: Option 9. Institute fee for use of road right of way by Canadian carriers, distribution undertakings, utilities, etc. identified in the June 12, 1997 City Manager’s Office report and authorize the Senior Management Team to implement it. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

E.1.k. First Day Activities at City Hall.

Councillor M. Phair requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on the Lieutenant Governor’s plans for the New Year’s Levee at Government House in Edmonton and the effect this will have on the City of Edmonton’s plans for First Day activities at City Hall.

MOVED J. Taylor – D. Thiele That Councillor M. Phair be allowed to make a motion without notice. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – B. Smith

That the Administration bring forward a report to the next City Council Corporate Svcs. meeting on the Lieutenant Governor’s plans for the New Year’s Levee at Government House in Edmonton, and the effect it will have on the City of Due: Nov. 21, 2000 Edmonton’s plans for First Day activities at City Hall.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 8 October 31, 2000 D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. City Owned Parking Lots - Whyte Avenue (J. Taylor).

“The Whyte Avenue Overlay that City Council approved had a section on Asset Mgmt. & Public parking lots. In a verbal update at the next Transportation and Public Works Works Committee meeting, I would like to know what directions City Council gave regarding City owned parking lots in the Overlay area as to use, upgrading, leasing and possible sale.” TPW Committee

Due: Nov. 7, 2000

D.1.b. Provincial Surpluses (B. Smith).

“Last weekend, at the annual convention of the Progressive Conservative City Manager Party of Alberta, Premier Ralph Klein announced that this government is looking for ideas on how to utilize Provincial surpluses once the Provincial debt is eliminated. Corporate Svcs. This appears to be an excellent opportunity for Alberta municipalities to identify their funding priorities to the Province. Exec. Committee I would like to know whether the Administration intends to submit Due: Nov. 8, 2000 recommendations to Premier Klein on how future Provincial surpluses should be used. I would like a report back at the next Executive Committee meeting.”

E.1.e. Regional Health Authority Elections. 

______City Council Meeting Minutes 9 October 31, 2000 MOVED R. Noce – M. Phair 1. That Mayor B. Smith write a letter to Premier R. Klein:

a. Reiterating City Council’s position that “Regional Health Authority Elections be undertaken by the Province, with no costs to the City, at a time other than Municipal elections”.

b. Requesting, that if the Province is going to proceed with electing board members of the Regional Health Authorities in October 2001, decisions with respect to these elections be made immediately and communicated to municipalities.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That a Part 2 be added as follows:

2. That the Administration bring back an update on this matter to the January 24, 2001 Executive Committee meeting.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON ITEM E.1.e., AS AMENDED, put:

1. That Mayor B. Smith write a letter to Premier R. Klein: Mayor a. Reiterating City Council’s position that “Regional Health Authority Elections be undertaken by the Province, with no costs to the City, at a time other than Municipal elections”.

b. Requesting, that if the Province is going to proceed with electing board members of the Regional Health Authorities in October 2001, decisions with respect to these elections be made immediately and communicated to municipalities. City Manager 2. That the Administration bring back an update on this matter to the January 24, 2001 Executive Committee meeting. Exec. Committee Due: Jan. 24, 2001 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION

______City Council Meeting Minutes 10 October 31, 2000 AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

G.1.a. TransAlta Energy Marketing Corp. Co-Composting Facility. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele

1. That the Second Supplemental Amending Agreement between the Asset Mgmt. & Public City of Edmonton and TransAlta Energy Marketing Corp. Works (formerly Transalta Enterprises Corporation), as summarized in Attachment 1 of the October 4, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report, be approved.

2. That the License of Occupation Agreement between the City of G.1.a. cont’d. Edmonton and TransAlta Energy Marketing Corp. for storing and curing compost, as summarized in Attachment 2, be approved. Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and M. Sherk, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.

G.1.b. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Leaders’ Statement on Climate Change. 

MOVED M. Phair – A. Bolstad That Council endorse the Municipal Leaders’ Resolution on Climate Change (Attachment 1 of the October 18, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report) for submission to the FCM.

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad presided.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 11 October 31, 2000 AMENDMENT MOVED B. Smith – R. Noce

That the Resolution be amended by deleting any reference to 6%.

LOST FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger. OPPOSED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

MOTION ON ITEM G.1.b., put:

That Council endorse the Municipal Leaders’ Resolution on Climate Asset Mgmt. & Public Change (Attachment 1 of the October 18, 2000 Asset Management and Works Public Works Department report) for submission to the FCM.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: B. Smith; L. Chahley. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.c. Bylaw 12444 – Emergency Response Department Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3. 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 10802, as amended, the Emergency Response Department Fees and Charges Bylaw, in accordance with City Council’s May 31, 2000 approval of a $37.00 per-trip ambulance fee increase. MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

1. That the attached “City of Edmonton Position Respecting Emergency Response Provincial and Federal Government Payment of Emergency Medical Service Fees” (Attachment 3a of the October 4, 2000 Emergency Response Department report), be approved;

______City Council Meeting Minutes 12 October 31, 2000 2. That undertaking a joint City of Edmonton and City of Calgary strategy respecting Provincial and Federal Government payment of Emergency Medical Service fees, be approved;

3. That the Mayor write to the Premier, the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness, other Provincial Ministers as appropriate, and to the Mayor appropriate Minister(s) of the Federal Government, stating the City of Edmonton’s position respecting Provincial and Federal Government payment of Emergency Medical Service fees; and

4. That the Administration be directed to:

a) negotiate with appropriate representatives of the Provincial and Federal Governments respecting payment of L.1.c. cont’d Emergency Medical Service fees on the basis of the City of Emergency Response Edmonton position (Attachment 3a); and

b) work with the City of Calgary administration respecting Provincial and Federal Government payment of Emergency Medical Service fees.

L.1.a. Bylaw 12427 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess the Aerial Line Lane Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2000). 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Bylaw is to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess the Aerial Line Lane Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2000) in the amount of $11,410.00.

L.1.b. Bylaw 12445 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 2. 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 12020, the Taxi Bylaw.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 13 October 31, 2000 L.1.c. Bylaw 12444 – Emergency Response Department Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3. 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 10802, as amended, the Emergency Response Department Fees and Charges Bylaw, in accordance with City Council’s May 31, 2000 approval of a $37.00 per-trip ambulance fee increase.

L.1.d. Bylaw 12461 - To Revise Bylaw 11903 being a Bylaw to Close a Portion of 62 Avenue, Located East of 104 Street, Calgary Trail North. 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 11903 in order to revise the legal description of the closed roads used in the bylaw.

L.1.e. Bylaw 12431 - Amendment No. 9 to Access Control Bylaw 9957, to Include the Physical Closure of 107 Street S.W. at Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue S.W.). 

PURPOSE

To amend the Access Control Bylaw 9957 to include the physical closure of 107 Street S.W. at Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue S.W.). MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12427 be read a first time; Corporate Svcs.

Transportation & Streets and that Bylaws 12445, 12444, 12461 and 12431 be read a first time.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair That Bylaws 12445, 12444, 12461 and 12431 be read a second time.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair That Bylaws 12445, 12444, 12461 and 12431 be considered for third reading.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaws 12445, 12444, 12461 and 12431 be read a third time. Distribution List

E.1.b. 2001 World Championships in Athletics Update

MOVED D. Thiele – B. Smith That the October 31, 2000 Office of the City Manager report be received for information.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; and R. LeLacheur, President and C.E.O., Edmonton 2001 World Championships in Athletics, made a presentation. A copy of the presentation was distributed to all Members of Council and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor A. Bolstad presided.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

D. Korol, Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service; R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation & Streets Department; A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; and R. LeLacheur,

______City Council Meeting Minutes 15 October 31, 2000 President and C.E.O., Edmonton 2001 World Championships in Athletics, answered Council’s questions. MOVED R. Noce – L. Chahley That Council recess now and reconvene at 1:30 p.m. and that Item E.1.b. continue immediately following the 1:30 p.m. time specific items.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: B. Smith; W. Kinsella, D. Thiele. (Cont’d on page 22)

Council recessed at 11:58 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillors W. Kinsella and D. Thiele were absent.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.b. Public Library Funding Package.

Councillor J. Taylor requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on the Public Library funding package.

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley That Councillor J. Taylor be allowed to make a motion without notice. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. OPPOSED: L. Chahley. ABSENT: W. Kinsella, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Mayor B. Smith send the letter (distributed by Councillor J. Taylor) to Mayor Premier R. Klein in support of the Public Library funding package presented by Alberta Community Development to the Standing Policy

______City Council Meeting Minutes 16 October 31, 2000 Committee on Health and Safe Communities.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: W. Kinsella, D. Thiele. Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

E.1.h. Recruitment Process for the City Auditor. 

L. BYLAWS

L.1.f. Bylaw 12425 - City Administration Bylaw Amendment No. 1. 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 12005, City Administration Bylaw, to remove references to the Office of the Auditor General in order to implement the City Auditor as a separate designated officer.

L.1.g. Bylaw 12424 - City Auditor Bylaw. 

PURPOSE

To establish the position of City Auditor and to delegate powers, duties and functions to that position.

L.1.h. Bylaw 12426 - Procedures and Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 2. 

PURPOSE To amend Bylaw 12300, the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, to implement the City Auditor as a separate designated officer, and to define the role and responsibilities of the Executive Committee with respect to matters from the City Auditor and the External Auditor.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 17 October 31, 2000 MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair That Item E.1.h. and Bylaws 12425, 12424 and 12426 be dealt with together. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair That Bylaws 12425, 12424 and 12426 be read a first time.

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

MOTION ON FIRST READING OF BYLAW 12425, put: CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: L. Chahley, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON FIRST READING OF BYLAW 12424, put: CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON FIRST READING OF BYLAW 12426, put: CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele That Bylaws 12425, 12424 and 12426 be read a second time.

MOTION ON SECOND READING OF BYLAW 12425, put: CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: L. Chahley, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 18 October 31, 2000 MOTION ON SECOND READING OF BYLAW 12424, put: CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON SECOND READING OF BYLAW 12426, put:

That Bylaw 12426 be read a second time. City Manager

Due: Nov. 21, 2000 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele That Bylaws 12425 and 12424 be considered for third reading. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele That Bylaws 12425 and 12424 be read a third time.

MOTION ON THIRD READING OF BYLAW 12425, put:

That Bylaw 12425 be read a third time. Distribution List CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: L. Chahley, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON THIRD READING OF BYLAW 12424, put:

That Bylaw 12424 be read a third time. Distribution List

______City Council Meeting Minutes 19 October 31, 2000 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

MOVED R. Noce – M. Phair

Bylaw 12424 – City Auditor Bylaw Corporate Svcs. That Mr. David Wiun, C.M.A., C.F.E., be appointed Acting City Auditor, subject to the current terms and conditions of employment, until a City Auditor is appointed.

E.1.h. Recruitment Process for the City Auditor. 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele 1. That the Human Resources Branch recruit a City Auditor using the recruitment process outlined in the October 10, 2000 Corporate Services Department (Human Resources) report.

2. That City Council be responsible for selecting the City Auditor.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; J. MacPherson, Corporate Services Department (Human Resources); and D.H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor – T. Cavanagh That a Part 3 be added as follows:

3. That the Human Resources Branch of the Corporate Services Department, bring back both the position profile and the process, through the Executive Committee, to City Council.

CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 20 October 31, 2000 ABSENT: W. Kinsella. MOTION ON ITEM E.1.h, AS AMENDED, put:

1. That the Human Resources Branch recruit a City Auditor using the Corporate Svcs. recruitment process outlined in the October 10, 2000 Corporate Services Department (Human Resources) report.

2. That City Council be responsible for selecting the City Auditor.

3. That the Human Resources Branch of the Corporate Services Department, bring back both the position profile and the process, Due: Jan. 16, 2001 through the Executive Committee, to City Council.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; J. MacPherson, Corporate Services Department (Human Resources); and D. Wiun, Acting City Auditor, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. (Cont’d from page 17)

E.1.b. 2001 World Championships in Athletics Update

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager; and D. Manderscheid, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions. MOVED L. Chahley – R. Noce

That the following motion be referred to the November 8, 2000 Executive City Manager Committee meeting and that the Administration provide a report that breaks down incremental costs and clearly shows that these costs are Exec. Committee attributed to the games, and that this item be made time-specific at 1:30 p.m. Due: Nov. 8, 2000 MOVED D. Thiele – B. Smith (made at the October 31, 2000 City Council meeting): That the October 31, 2000 Office of the City Manager report be received for information.

A.B. Maurer, Acting City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.1.a. Bylaw 12403 (M. Phair).

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor That, notwithstanding the resubmission interval prescribed in Section 26.1(3) of the Land Use Bylaw, the Development Officer accept an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw from CNC to DC5, which DC5 shall list as Uses an Automotive and Minor Recreational Vehicle Rentals Business as an Accessory Use to a Convenience Retail Store and such other uses as were included in proposed Bylaw 12403, for lands legally described as Lot 23B, Block 7, Plan 6216 KS, and located at 6610 – 86 Street. The Development Officer is further directed to waive application fees as may be required by the Land Use Bylaw. Advertising costs for this amendment shall be paid by the Planning and Development Department.

MOVED R. Noce – R. Rosenberger That Council recess for fifteen minutes.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele. ABSENT: W. Kinsella. Council recessed at 2:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 2:45 p.m.

Councillors L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor and D. Thiele were absent.

L. Benowski, Acting General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillors L. Chahley, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

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

MOTION ON ITEM M.1.a., put:

______City Council Meeting Minutes 22 October 31, 2000 That, notwithstanding the resubmission interval prescribed in Section Planning and Dev. 26.1(3) of the Land Use Bylaw, the Development Officer accept an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw from CNC to DC5, which DC5 shall list as Uses an Automotive and Minor Recreational Vehicle Rentals Business as an Accessory Use to a Convenience Retail Store and such other uses as were included in proposed Bylaw 12403, for lands legally described as Lot 23B, Block 7, Plan 6216 KS, and located at 6610 – 86 Street. The Development Officer is further directed to waive application fees as may be required by the Land Use Bylaw. Advertising costs for this amendment shall be paid by the Planning and Development Department. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, B. Anderson, D. Thiele, M. Phair, J. Taylor. OPPOSED: B. Smith; R. Noce, R. Rosenberger. ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Terms of Reference for a Power and Gas Conservation Task Force (A. Bolstad).

Councillor A. Bolstad stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move:

That the Administration be directed to develop Terms of Reference for a Power and Gas Conservation Task Force. The Terms of Reference, with a brief background report, should be presented to City Council on January 16, 2001.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

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______City Council Meeting Minutes 24 October 31, 2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

OCTOBER 31, 2000

INDEX TO MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS......

A.1. CALL TO ORDER...... 1 A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA...... 2 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES...... 2

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS...... B.1.a. Launching of the City’s History in City Hall (R. Noce)...... 2 B.1.b. National Communities in Bloom Award (B. Smith)...... 3 B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS...... 3

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES...... D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 9 D.1.a. City Owned Parking Lots - Whyte Avenue (J. Taylor)...... 9 D.1.b. Provincial Surpluses (B. Smith)...... 10

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...... E.1.a. 2492369 Canada Corporation. ...... 3 E.1.b. 2001 World Championships in Athletics Update...... 16/22 E.1.c. Intermunicipal Issue Resolution Process...... 4 E.1.d. Closure of the Avenue of Nations Business Revitalization Zone and Association. ...... 4 E.1.e. Regional Health Authority Elections. ...... 10 E.1.f. Request to Cancel Penalties on Property Tax Arrears Re: Property Tax Roll Accounts 7298201, .....7298219, 7298235, 346661 Alberta Ltd. and Nicholaos and Bonnie Papadopoulos, 12211 – 23 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. ...... 5 E.1.g. Request to Cancel Penalties on Property Tax Arrears Re: Property Tax Roll Accounts 1153535, 4085072, 1273390, 1273408, 1273424, 1273432, 1307305, 3029550, 4019444, 9977510, Marnell Resources Ltd. ...... 5 E.1.h. Recruitment Process for the City Auditor. ...... 18/21 E.1.i. Telus Presentation – Plan for a New, Toll-Free Regional Calling...... 5 Area ....... 5 E.1.j. Annexation of Steele Barracks (Namao)...... 7 E.1.k. First Day Activities at City Hall...... 8

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS...... F.1.a. Termination of Air Medical Services Contract...... 6

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS. G.1.a. TransAlta Energy Marketing Corp. Co-Composting Facility. ...... 11 G.1.b. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Leaders’ Statement on Climate Change. ...... 12 G.1.c. Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Neighbourhood Traffic Plan – Follow-Up Review....... 6 G.1.d. Settlement of an Expropriation of a Single Family Dwelling Located at 9863 – 81 Avenue and a Walk-up Apartment Located at 8013 – 99 Street from Ronald William Mitchell...... 6 G.1.e. Fee for Use and Occupation of The City of Edmonton’s Rights-of-Way...... 7 H. OTHER REPORTS...... H.1.a. Special City Council Meeting – January 11th, 2001. ...... 7

______City Council Meeting Minutes 25 October 31, 2000 H.1.b. Public Library Funding Package...... 17

L. BYLAWS...... L.1.a. Bylaw 12427 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess the Aerial Line Lane Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2000). ...... 14 L.1.b. Bylaw 12445 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 2. ...... 14 L.1.c. Bylaw 12444 – Emergency Response Department Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3. ...... 143 L.1.d. Bylaw 12461 - To Revise Bylaw 11903 being a Bylaw to Close a Portion of 62 Avenue, Located East of 104 Street, Calgary Trail North. ...... 15 L.1.e. Bylaw 12431 - Amendment No. 9 to Access Control Bylaw 9957, to Include the Physical Closure of 107 Street S.W. at Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue S.W.). ...... 15 L.1.f. Bylaw 12425 - City Administration Bylaw Amendment No. 1. ...... 18 L.1.g. Bylaw 12424 - City Auditor Bylaw. ...... 18 L.1.h. Bylaw 12426 - Procedures and Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 2. ...... 18

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE...... M.1.a. Bylaw 12403 (M. Phair)...... 23

N. NOTICES OF MOTION...... N.1.a. Terms of Reference for a Power and Gas Conservation Task Force (A. Bolstad)...... 25

O. ADJOURNMENT...... 25

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