Minutes for City Council December 16, 2003 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, December 16, 2003

PRESENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: A. B. Maurer, City Manager J. Tustian, 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.

OPENING PRAYER The University of Alberta Madrigal Singers and their conductor, Dr. L. Patzlaff, opened the meeting with a choral prayer and a seasonal song.

Members of Council acknowledged the Choir with a standing ovation.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson: That the December 16, 2003, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the addition of the following item:

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv L.1.d. Bylaw 13544 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 2 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

At the request of Administration the following item, processed as an addendum, was not added to the agenda:

E.1.n. Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton 2004 Legacy Project – Completion of Legacy Projects to Approved Project Budget 

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk: That the following meeting minutes be adopted:  November 18/21, 2003, City Council Public Hearing  November 20, 2003, Special City Council  November 24, 2003, Special City Council Public Hearing  November 25, 2003, City Council CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Acknowledgement of Participants in the Edmonton Public School Volleyball Championship Games (B. Anderson)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson acknowledged the teams and coaches who recently participated in the Edmonton Public School volleyball championship games.

B.1.b. Acknowledgement of Participants in the Metro League Volleyball Championship Games (B. Anderson)

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv On behalf of City Council, Councillor B. Anderson acknowledged the teams and coaches who recently participated in the Metro League volleyball championship games.

B.1.c. Congratulations to Pat Elliott (T. Cavanagh)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor T. Cavanagh congratulated City of Edmonton employee Pat Elliott for having received the Hockey Alberta Volunteer Award at the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) banquet on November 29, 2003. Mr. Elliot is the Past President of the EMHA, Ice Allocation Chair, Chair of EMHA’s Edmonton Oilers 50/50 Game Committee, and EMHA representative for the Ford Fun Zone program for Edmonton Oiler’s hockey games. Mr. Elliott received the Award for his dedication to minor hockey in Alberta, for his participation in Hockey Alberta programs and for his participation in the recent selection of the new General Manager of Hockey Alberta.

B.1.d. Welcome to Councillor John Rigney, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (E. Gibbons)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor E. Gibbons welcomed Councillor J. Rigney, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, representing Fort Chipewan.

B.1.e. National Purchasing Institute Award (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith acknowledged the Corporate Services Department for receiving an award recognizing excellence in purchasing practices by the National Purchasing Institute. This is the fourth consecutive year the City has been presented with this award and Edmonton is the only Canadian city to receive it. The award measurers innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership attributes.

Mayor B. Smith presented Gerry Goodall, on behalf of the Corporate Services Department, with the award.

B.1.f. Future Legends Street Hockey Tournament (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith welcomed Charlene Davis, President, Edmonton Minor Hockey Assocation, and volunteers Clayton Knoll, Pat Elliott, Joan Kurillo, Rob Suggitt and Larissa Hurak, whose hard work brought together 42 teams made up of over 1,100 players from across Edmonton and area to

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv compete in the Future Legends Street Hockey Tournament. This tournament was a part of the Molson Canadian Heritage Classic that brought great recognition to Edmonton.

Mayor B. Smith presented Mrs. Davis with the Future Legends Street Hockey Tournament Trophy.

B.1.g. Edmonton’s 100th Birthday Commemorative Stamp (B. Smith)

Mayor B. Smith welcomed Teresa Williams, Manager of Media and Community Affairs, Canada Post, who provided background on the stamp to commemorate Edmonton’s 100th birthday. Ms. Williams introduced the stamp, which will soon be in circulation across the country.

Mayor B. Smith stated that he had a pecuniary interest regarding item F.1.c. – New YMCA Building in Downtown Core and City Needs, in that he has family members who are involved in the health club business. He would, therefore, not participate in the deliberations or vote on item F.1.c.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor S. Mandel presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

1. That the following item be dealt with at 11 a.m.

J.1.b. Edmonton City Centre Airport Audit Report 

2. That items D.2.a., E.1.b., E.1.c., E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.f., E.1.g., E.1.m., F.1.a., F.1.c., F.1.d., G.1.a., H.1.a., J.1.a., J.1.b., in-private items E.1.j., E.1.k. and E.1.l. be exempted for debate; and

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. Recognition of Past Mayors

That the revised due date of February 24, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv Due: Feb. 24, 2004

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. City Policy C141 – Taxation of Properties in the Event of Demolition 

That City Policy C141 – Taxation of Properties in the Event of Demolition City Manager be rescinded.

E.1.h. Assessment Review Board Assignments for 2004 

That the assignments, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the December City Manager 5, 2003, Office of the City Manager report, to the Assessment Review Boards for 2004 be approved.

E.1.i. Membership Appointments (Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee) 

1. That the ten individuals outlined in Attachment 1 of the November City Manager 26, 2003, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee report, be appointed to the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee for the term January 1 to December 31, 2004. City Manager 2. That the two individuals outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 26, 2003, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee report, be re-appointed to the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee for the term January 1 to December 31, 2004.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b. Edmonton Arts Council – 2003 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations 

That the Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Edmonton Arts Council Recommendations (Attachment 1 of the November 21, 2003, Edmonton Arts Council report) be approved.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Smith.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c. New YMCA Building in Downtown Core and City Needs 

MOVED J. Melnychuk – T. Cavanagh: That item F.1.c. be dealt with as the first item of business. LOST (Required: 2/3 present) FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, S. Mandel. ABSENT: B. Smith.

MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Anderson: That item F.1.c. be dealt with at 1:30 p.m. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh. ABSENT: B. Smith.

Mayor B. Smith entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That City Council hear from the following delegation: G.1.a. Parking and/or Park and Ride Opportunities near the Neil Crawford LRT Station B. Zubot, Parkallen Community League LOST FOR THE MOTION: D. Thiele. OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Community Leagues and Non-Profit Groups Insurance (M. Phair)

“Over the past few months I have heard from community leagues and non- Community Svcs. profit groups that there are a large number of issues around insurance and insurance costs. Would Administration please provide information around CS Committee the availability/non-availability of the kinds of insurance that such groups would have and need? Would Administration also provide information on Due: Feb. 9, 2004 the changes of costs over recent years? Additionally, what is self-insurance, how does it work, and who might avail themselves of this? I would like this inquiry to return to the Community Services Committee.”

D.1.b. Cost Impact of the Information Technology Branch on the City’s Budget (S. Mandel)

“In our recent budget deliberations, comments were made about the cost Corporate Svcs. impacts of the Information Technology Branch on the City’s budget and the return in either or both dollars and manpower. Could Administration bring a Due: Feb. 24, 2004 report back focussing on Class and E-Business with the following:

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv 1. A quick overview of its functions. 2. Cost of implementation and maintenance. 3. What customers are served. 4. Projected costs to upgrade. 5. Revenue either served or earned by the City.”

D.1.c. Evaluation of Alternate Uses of the City Centre Airport (S. Mandel)

“We will discuss the Auditor’s report on the City Centre Airport. The report Planning & Dev. did an admirable job of analyzing the Edmonton Airport’s role and relationship with the tenants, the airport lease and the users. However, one Due: Feb. 24, 2004 significant area that was not mandated for this report was an evaluation of alternate uses. I would like Administration to report on the following:

1. What is the area of land owned by the City of Edmonton at the City Centre Airport?

2. Currently what business tax and property tax does the City receive from the lands?

3. Can you compare size of lands at the City Centre Airport with other approved area redevelopment plans as to potential:

a) residential, and non-residential development?

b) What revenue could the City generate as the owner of the lands both in the raw form as well as developed?

c) Once complete what would the general tax revenue from a development be?

4. Given Council’s desire for intensification and the Mayor’s D.1.c. cont. sustainability conference can you outline the infrastructure savings that could be attained through the development of the lands? Planning & Dev.

5. Could you contact the Edmonton Public School Board and Separate Due: Feb. 24, 2004 School Board to see if they have unoccupied school space that could be absorbed from a new development?

Specific information in response to these questions would be appreciated, however, general answers are acceptable.”

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv D.1.d. The Establishment of a Land Trust in the City of Edmonton (A. Bolstad)

“This inquiry has to do with the establishment of a Land Trust in the City of Planning & Dev. Edmonton. As you know, this is a common route many communities have taken to preserve park space and other lands, including agricultural areas that Community Svcs. are under development pressure. AMPW Given the challenges we are facing in protecting both natural areas and agricultural lands within the City of Edmonton, I would appreciate a report from Administration which outlines one or more routes the City might take Due: Feb. 24, 2004 to help get a Land Trust established.

For example, could we put together a temporary board to oversee the process, similar to the way in which we helped get the Edmonton Sports Council and the Housing Trust Fund off the ground? If so, how might we go about this?

What would such a group require in terms of administrative support during its start up phase? How much would this cost?

Are there other organizations that might want to help, such as the River Valley Alliance or Alberta Capital Region Alliance?

With all of this in mind, I would like a report for Council’s consideration, which outlines the objectives of a Land Trust in Edmonton and the steps we might take to help get this process started.

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Special Projects Benefits (D. Thiele) 

MOVED D. Thiele – B. Anderson:

That the November 19, 2003, Planning and Development Department Planning & Dev. report be referred to Executive Committee. Exec. Committee Due: Jan. 14, 2004 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv ABSENT: L. Langley.

E.1.b. Strategies to Strengthen the Linkages Between the Councils of Calgary and Edmonton 

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That City Council use Attachment 1 of the December 9, 2003, Office of the City Manager report as a guide to strengthening linkages with the City Council of Calgary.

B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions. MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Smith: That the following motion be referred to Executive Committee: MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That City Council use Attachment 1 of the December 9, 2003, Office of the City Manager report as a guide to strengthening linkages with the City Council of Calgary.

B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor S. Mandel presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Smith – T. Cavanagh: That before the words “Executive Committee” the words “the January 14, 2004,” be added, and after the words “Executive Committee” the words “meeting at 1:30 p.m.” be added. CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Hayter.

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

That the following motion be referred to the January 14, 2004, Executive City Manager Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m.: MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: Exec. Committee Due: Jan. 14, 2004

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv That City Council use Attachment 1 of the December 9, 1:30 p.m. 2003, Office of the City Manager report as a guide to strengthening linkages with the City Council of Calgary.

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

Deputy Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

E.1.c. Old Strathcona – Whyte Avenue Historic Area 

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That Administration undertake the actions necessary to declare Old Strathcona’s historic Whyte Avenue as a Provincial Historic Area.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

That the words “based on option 2 in the October 20, 2003, Planning and Development Department report” be added at the end of the sentence. CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

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

That Administration undertake the actions necessary to declare Old Planning & Dev. Strathcona’s historic Whyte Avenue as a Provincial Historic Area based on option 2 in the October 20, 2003, Planning and Development Department report.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv ABSENT: S. Mandel.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.b. Bylaw 13555 - Amendment No. 9 to Procedures and Committee Bylaw 12300 (Exemption of Bylaws and Orders of the Day) 

PURPOSE

To amend the Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 to allow bylaws that were not exempted for debate to be dealt with immediately after the vote on other items that were not exempted for debate.

L.1.c. Bylaw 13486 - The City Administration Bylaw Amendment No. 4 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Bylaw is to:

1. repeal Bylaw 2152, the Cemeteries Bylaw;

2. amend Bylaw 12005, the City Administration Bylaw, to transfer the authority to convey cemetery plots; and

3. amend Bylaw 12005, the City Administration Bylaw, to delegate the authority to enter into funding agreements pursuant to the City's Family and Community Support Services Program.

L.1.d. Bylaw 13544 – Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 2 

PURPOSE

To establish the 2004 due dates for payment of taxes, the rates of penalty to be imposed for late payment, the rate of interest to be applied on overpayments, and the terms under which taxes may be paid in monthly instalments.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That items L.1.b., L.1.c. and L.1.d. be dealt with now. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv ABSENT: S. Mandel.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 13555, 13486 and 13544 be read a first time. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That Bylaws 13555, 13486 and 13544 be read a second time. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That Bylaws 13555, 13486 and 13544 be considered for third reading. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel. MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 13555, 13486 and 13544 be read a third time. Distribution List CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

F.1.a. Edmonton Police Service Stand-off with Escaped Prisoner 

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That item F.1.a. be dealt with now. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh:

1. That the City submit an invoice, in the sum of $1,644, to the Mayor Pesakastew Centre in Hobbema, Alberta, for costs incurred in the stand-off with the escaped prisoner. ERD

2. That the Mayor send a letter to the Department of the Solicitor General of Canada outlining:

 why the action was taken; F.1.a. cont.  the costs that the City of Edmonton had to absorb as a result of the stand-off with the escaped prisoner. Mayor

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

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.h. Welcome to Deputy Mayor Tom Weber, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (R. Hayter)

On behalf of City Council, Councillor R. Hayter welcomed Deputy Mayor T. Weber, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Orders of the Day were called to deal with item J.1.b.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

J.1.b. Edmonton City Centre Airport Audit Report 

MOVED R. Hayter – L. Langley: 1. That the Mayor write a letter to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, with a copy to the Chair of the Stakeholder Committee, requesting a moratorium on:

a) the 2004 withdrawal of 19-seat planes and cargo services from the Edmonton City Centre Airport

b) the January 1, 2005, withdrawal of all passenger service from the Edmonton City Centre Airport

until the Stakeholder Committee has an opportunity to meet, discuss and make recommendations on the eventual treatment of services at Edmonton City Centre Airport. 2. That the Office of the City Auditor’s Report on the Edmonton City Centre Airport (Attachment 1 of the November 19, 2003, Office of the City Auditor report) be received for information. POSTPONED

MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:

That the following motion be postponed until the Edmonton Regional Mayor Airports Authority Air Services/City Centre Airport Consultation Group has completed its review: City Auditor

MOVED R. Hayter – L. Langley: Due: To Be 1. That the Mayor write a letter to the Edmonton Determined Regional Airports Authority, with a copy to the Chair of the Stakeholder Committee, requesting a moratorium on: a) the 2004 withdrawal of 19-seat planes and cargo services from the Edmonton City Centre Airport b) the January 1, 2005, withdrawal of all passenger service from the Edmonton City Centre Airport until the Stakeholder Committee has an opportunity to meet, discuss and make recommendations on the

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv eventual treatment of services at Edmonton City Centre Airport. 2. That the Office of the City Auditor’s Report on the Edmonton City Centre Airport (Attachment 1 of the November 19, 2003, Office of the City Auditor report) be received for information.

D. Wiun, City Auditor; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

MOVED A. Bolstad – K. Leibovici:

That the Mayor write a letter thanking the Edmonton Regional Airports Mayor Authority for placing a moratorium on any changes at the City Centre Airport until the Air Services/City Centre Airport Consultation Group has City Manager completed its review, and indicating that we look forward to seeing the results of the Consultation Group’s work.

D. Wiun, City Auditor; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor M. Phair presided.

E.1.d. Urban Growth and Infrastructure City Council Discussion (Urban Sprawl) Strategies for Urban Sustainability Conference – Follow-up Work Plan for the Follow-up on the Strategies for Urban Sustainability Conference. 

MOVED B. Smith – J. Batty:

1. That Administration bring forward, to a Special City Corporate Svcs. Council meeting on February 5, 2004, a detailed proposal, containing the topics, process and schedule for a series of Special

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv City Council meetings or portions of regular City Council Planning & Dev. meetings, to address the four pillars of urban sustainability arising from the Mayor's Report "Pursuing Urban Sustainability Initiatives All General Managers in Edmonton, 2004":  negotiate a new fiscal deal for cities Due: Feb. 5, 2004  use debt more strategically  adopt a more cost effective urban form  develop Edmonton's Regional Strategy 2. That Administration prepare background information, analysis and recommendations that represent Administration’s best professional advice relative to the sustainability issues being discussed for each of the sessions to be scheduled.

3. That the sessions be aimed at identifying real initiatives and E.1.d. cont. projects that could be undertaken to achieve a more sustainable city (as per advice and recommendations from Administration). Planning & Dev. 4. That the outcome of the process be approved as City Council’s Vision and Principles for Sustainable Urban Growth, providing Corporate Svcs. direction to the upcoming review of Plan Edmonton and as input into an action plan for achieving this vision. All General Managers

5. a) That the following Special City Council meeting dates be Due: Feb. 5, 2004 established and portions of regular City Council meetings be reserved: Thursday, February 5, 2004 (special meeting, 9:30 am - 5:30 p.m.) Tuesday, March 23, 2004 (portion of regular meeting, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Thursday, April 15, 2004 (special meeting, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Tuesday, May 11, 2004 (portion of regular meeting, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Thursday, May 20, 2004 (special meeting, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Thursday, June 17, 2004 (special meeting, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

b) That the Council Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2004, at 10 a.m. be rescheduled to Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 10 a.m.

c) That the January 22, 2004, meeting of City Council to deal with

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv Extraordinary items be cancelled.

J. Tustian, Acting City Manager; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: T. Cavanagh. Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 11:55 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:33 p.m.

Mayor B. Smith and Councillors J. Batty, M. Phair and D. Thiele were absent.

Deputy Mayor S. Mandel presided.

F.1.c. New YMCA Building in Downtown Core and City Needs 

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter: 1. That $4 million in tax levy funding be provided to the YMCA over a ten- year period beginning in 2005, as the City’s contribution to the YMCA’s ten-year capital development program subject to the determination of a site to Council’s satisfaction. 2. That Administration be directed to review site locations for the downtown fitness facility with the YMCA and negotiate agreements pertaining to public access and revenue sharing, and report back to Council in March 2004.

D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillors J. Batty and M. Phair entered the meeting.

D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response Department; L. Cochrane, Community Services Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions. AMENDMENT MOVED R. Hayter – M. Phair: That in Part 2, the words “March 2004” be replaced with “May 2004.”

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 18 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. OPPOSED: E. Gibbons. ABSENT: B. Smith; D. Thiele. A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Members of Council requested that the motion, as amended, be split for voting purposes.

MOTION ON PART 1, put:

1. That $4 million in tax levy funding be provided to the YMCA over a ten- year period beginning in 2005, as the City’s contribution to the YMCA’s ten-year capital development program subject to the determination of a site to Council’s satisfaction. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, M. Phair. OPPOSED: L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Smith.

MOTION ON PART 2, AS AMENDED, put:

2. That Administration be directed to review site locations for the downtown fitness facility with the YMCA and negotiate agreements pertaining to public access and revenue sharing, and report back to Council in May 2004. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Batty. ABSENT: B. Smith.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM F.1.c, AS AMENDED:

1. That $4 million in tax levy funding be provided to the YMCA over Community Svcs. a ten-year period beginning in 2005, as the City’s contribution to

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 19 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv the YMCA’s ten-year capital development program subject to the Corporate Svcs. determination of a site to Council’s satisfaction. Due: May 25, 2004 2. That Administration be directed to review site locations for the downtown fitness facility with the YMCA and negotiate agreements pertaining to public access and revenue sharing, and report back to Council in May 2004.

E.1.e. 2002 Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for Business Revitalization Zones 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That the November 24, 2003, Corporate Services Department report be Corporate Svcs. received for information.

Mayor B. Smith entered the meeting.

Deputy Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

E.1.f. Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations’ 2004 Budgets 

That the 2004 Budget for the following nine Business Associations be Planning & Dev. approved:

1. 97 Street and Area 2. 124 Street and Area 3. Beverly 4. Downtown

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 20 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv 5. Fort Road and Community 6. Kingsway 7. Old Strathcona 8. Northwest Industrial; and 9. Alberta Avenue.

R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

E.1.o. Inglewood Business Revitalization Zone Status Update

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Administration report back to the January 20, 2004, City Council Planning & Dev. meeting on the status of the Inglewood Business Revitalization Zone and the recommended action for 2004. Due: Jan. 20, 2004

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

E.1.g. City Manager’s Personal Contribution Plan - 2004 

MOVED D. Thiele – S. Mandel:

That the City Manager’s Personal Contribution Plan for 2004 (Attachment City Manager 1 of the December 8, 2003, Office of the City Manager report) be approved. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

E.1.m. EPCOR Water Services Inc. Franchise Agreement 

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 21 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the City Manager, subject to the approval as to form by the City City Manager Solicitor, be authorized to amend the Franchise Agreement between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR Water Services Inc. on the Terms and City Solicitor

Conditions summarized in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2003, Office E.1.m. cont. of the City Manager report. City Manager

City Solicitor

Y. Van Schaik, Office of the City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. Copies of the EPCOR Water Services Inc. Bill Presentation Scenarios handout were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

F.1.d. Re-allocation of Infrastructure Canada – Alberta Program (ICAP) Funding) 

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That the balance of the River Valley and Ravine Trails Phase 2 project Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) funds in the amount of $1,962,000 be re-allocated to Option 1 of the ICAP Phase 3 project options identified in Attachment 1 of the November 28, 2003, Community Services Department report.

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Council recessed at 3:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:47 p.m.

Councillors B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, L. Langley and J. Melnychuk were absent.

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 22 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv Councillors B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, L. Langley and J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad – K. Lebivoci: That part 4 of option 1 be removed and Administration bring forward a report to City Council outlining alternative projects which could proceed with the funds made available by this deletion.

L. Brenneis, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions LOST FOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk. OPPOSED: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOTION ON ITEM F.1.d., put:

That the balance of the River Valley and Ravine Trails Phase 2 project Community Svcs. Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) funds in the amount of $1,962,000 be re-allocated to Option 1 of the ICAP Phase 3 project options Corporate Svcs. identified in Attachment 1 of the November 28, 2003, Community Services Department report.

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

F.1.e. Continuation of the River Valley and Ravine Trail Systems (Pedestrian Bridges) – Status Report

MOVED K. Leibovici – J. Melnychuk:

That Administration provide, within three months, a status report on the Community Svcs. continuation of the river valley and ravine trail systems (pedestrian bridges) in the west end and south side. Due: Mar. 23, 2004 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. OPPOSED: D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 23 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Parking and/or Park and Ride Opportunities near the Neil Crawford LRT Station 

MOVED L. Langley – M. Phair:

That the November 17, 2003, Transportation and Streets Department report Transportation & Streets be received for information.

R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

J.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – November 2003 

MOVED S. Mandel - M. Phair: That item J.1.a. be dealt with now. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

1. That the Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – November City Auditor 2003 (Attachment 1 of the November 19, 2003, Office of the City Auditor report) be received for information. 2. That the Office of the City Auditor 2004 Annual Work Plan (Attachment 2 of the November 19, 2003, Office of the City Auditor report) be approved.

D. Wiun, City Auditor, and B. Cook, Office of the City Auditor, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 24 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs.

Councillor M. Phair provided an update on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Councillor E. Gibbons provided an update on the Clean Air Strategic Alliance. Councillor D. Thiele provided an update on the Waste Management Shareholder Group. Councillor R. Hayter provided an update on the twinning relationship between the City of Gatineau and the City of Edmonton.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager, and B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions. MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the verbal presentations be received for information. City Manager

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

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 13568 - 2004 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax and Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw 

PURPOSE

To provide for the 2004 annual and supplementary assessment and taxation of businesses operating in the City of Edmonton.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair:

That Bylaw 13568 be read a first time. Planning & Dev.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 25 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

L.3.a. Bylaw 13528 - To amend Bylaw 6288, as amended, being the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to Bylaw 12492, the Brintnell Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

To eliminate the (public elementary) school site (1.2 hectares) and re-designate the subject lands for low density residential, and reconfigure the remaining neighbourhood park site (5.2 hectares).

L.3.b. Bylaw 13529 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone, (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone and (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located at 15603 – 50 Street NW, Brintnell 

PURPOSE

To place lands in reserve for the future development of the neighbourhood park site and allow for single detached residential development on adjacent lands.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That Bylaws 13528 and 13529 be read a third time.

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

Councillor J. Batty requested the permission of Council to speak for an additional five minutes.

MOVED S. Mandel – L. Langley:

That Councillor J. Batty be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 26 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv MOTION ON THIRD READING OF BYLAWS 13528 AND 13529, put: That Bylaws 13528 and 13529 be read a third time. Distribution List

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: B. Smith; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel.

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.1.a. Amendment to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw Regarding Standing Committee Recommendations made at Council Meetings (D. Thiele)

MOVED D. Thiele – R. Hayter:

That Administration bring forward an amendment to Bylaw 12300, City Manager Procedures and Committees Bylaw, that allows Committee Chairs or Members of the Committee to move and present recommendations of that Due: Feb. 24, 2004 particular Committee at Council before any other motion is made on the item.

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

M.1.b. Council Policy Amendment (A. Bolstad)

MOVED A. Bolstad – S. Mandel: 1. That Council Policy C475, Civic Agencies Appointments, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed by any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read:

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 27 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv 7 Anyone who has been a member of one Civic Agency for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that Civic Agency for the next two years. 2. That Council Policy C478, Process for Appointments and Re- Appointments of Members to City of Edmonton Quasi-Judicial Boards, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed to any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read:

7 Anyone who has been a member of one quasi-judicial board for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that board for the next two years.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor S. Mandel presided.

MOVED B. Smith – M. Phair: That the following motion be referred to Executive Committee:

MOVED A. Bolstad – S. Mandel:

1. That Council Policy C475, Civic Agencies Appointments, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed by any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read: 7 Anyone who has been a member of one Civic Agency for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that Civic Agency for the next two years. 2. That Council Policy C478, Process for Appointments and Re- Appointments of Members to City of Edmonton Quasi-Judicial Boards, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed to any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read:

7 Anyone who has been a member of one quasi-judicial board for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that board for the next two years. LOST FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, K. Leibovici, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 28 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv OPPOSED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That Orders of the Day be extended to complete the agenda. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici.

MOTION ON ITEM M.1.b., put: 1. That Council Policy C475, Civic Agencies Appointments, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed by any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read: 7 Anyone who has been a member of one Civic Agency for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that Civic Agency for the next two years. 2. That Council Policy C478, Process for Appointments and Re- Appointments of Members to City of Edmonton Quasi-Judicial Boards, be amended by deleting the following clause: 7(b) may not be appointed to any other Civic Agency for the next two years. so that clause 7 would now read:

7 Anyone who has been a member of one quasi-judicial board for six consecutive years may not be appointed to that board for the next two years. LOST FOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel. OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Members of Council Reporting on Boards, Agencies and Commissions (S. Mandel)

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 29 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv Councillor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move:

That the following motion, as amended, which was dealt with at the November 25, 2003, City Council meeting, be renewed:

MOVED K. Leibovici – S. Mandel (made at the November 25, 2003, City Council meeting):

1. That Members of Council who are appointed to boards, agencies and commissions on behalf of the City, be allowed to make five minute verbal reports at Council on matters of significance being considered by the board or agency.

2. That Administration bring forward an amendment to Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw that will:  implement this reporting.  place the reporting on the Council agenda on a monthly basis to allow the reports to be dealt with in a timely manner.  require Members of Council to give notice to the Office of the City Clerk in order that the verbal report can be scheduled for Council.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That Council meet in private to deal with items E.1.j., E.1.k. and E.1.l.

Sections 17(1), 21, 23(1)(a) and (b), 24(1)(d), 25 and 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: L. Langley.

Council met in private at 5:29 p.m.

MOVED J. Batty – S. Mandel: That Council meet in public. CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 30 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: A. Bolstad.

Council met in public at 6:54 p.m.

Councillor A. Bolstad was absent.

E.1.j. Mayor Bill Smith’s Update Report – Ministers Council on Provincial/Municipal Roles, Responsibilities and Resources

1. That the November 27, 2003, Office of the Mayor report remain Mayor confidential pursuant to Sections 21 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2. That the November 27, 2003, Office of the Mayor report be received for information.

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

E.1.k. Edmonton International Airport – Verbal Report

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That the verbal presentation be received for information. City Manager

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 31 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv ABSENT: A. Bolstad.

E.1.l. Direction for Recruitment and Approval of Board Profile for Economic Development Edmonton

MOVED J. Batty – R. Hayter:

1. That option 2, as outlined in the December 8, 2003, Office of the City Manager City Manager report, be used to recruit to the Economic Development Edmonton Board of Directors.

2. That this report remain confidential. [Section 17(1), 23(1)(a) and (b), 24(1)(d) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 32 of 34 December 16, 2003, sv INDEX CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2003 A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS...... 1 A.1. CALL TO ORDER...... 1 A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA...... 1 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES...... 2 B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS B.1.a. Acknowledgement of Participants in the Edmonton Public School Volleyball Championship Games (B. Anderson)...... 2 B.1.b. Acknowledgement of Participants in the Metro League Volleyball Championship Games (B. Anderson)...... 3 B.1.c. Congratulations to Pat Elliott (T. Cavanagh)...... 3 B.1.d. Welcome to Councillor John Rigney, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (E. Gibbons)...... 3 B.1.e. National Purchasing Institute Award (B. Smith)...... 3 B.1.f. Future Legends Street Hockey Tournament (B. Smith)...... 4 B.1.g. Edmonton’s 100th Birthday Commemorative Stamp (B. Smith)...... 4 B.1.h. Welcome to Deputy Mayor Tom Weber, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (R. Hayter)...... 15 B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS...... 4 B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS...... 7 D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES D.1.a. Community Leagues and Non-Profit Groups Insurance (M. Phair)...... 7 D.1.b. Cost Impact of the Information Technology Branch on the City’s Budget (S. Mandel)...... 8 D.1.c. Evaluation of Alternate Uses of the City Centre Airport (S. Mandel)...... 8 D.1.d. The Establishment of a Land Trust in the City of Edmonton (A. Bolstad)...... 9 D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES D.2.a. Special Projects Benefits (D. Thiele) ...... 10 D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS D.3.a. Recognition of Past Mayors...... 5 E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS E.1.a. City Policy C141 – Taxation of Properties in the Event of Demolition ...... 5 E.1.b. Strategies to Strengthen the Linkages Between the Councils of Calgary and Edmonton ...... 10 E.1.c. Old Strathcona – Whyte Avenue Historic Area ...... 11 E.1.d. Urban Growth and Infrastructure City Council Discussion (Urban Sprawl) ...... 17 E.1.e. 2002 Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for Business Revitalization Zones ...... 21 E.1.f. Edmonton Business Revitalization Zone Associations’ 2004 Budgets ...... 21 E.1.g. City Manager’s Personal Contribution Plan - 2004 ...... 22 E.1.h. Assessment Review Board Assignments for 2004 ...... 5 E.1.i. Membership Appointments (Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee) ...... 5 E.1.j. Mayor Bill Smith’s Update Report – Ministers Council on Provincial/Municipal Roles, Responsibilities and Resources Strategies for Urban Sustainability Conference - Follow-up Work Plan for the follow-up on the Strategies for Urban Sustainability Conference...... 32 E.1.k. Edmonton International Airport – Verbal Report...... 33

______City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 December 16, 2003 E.1.l. Direction for Recruitment and Approval of Board Profile for Economic Development Edmonton...... 33 E.1.m. EPCOR Water Services Inc. Franchise Agreement ...... 22 E.1.n. Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton 2004 Legacy Project – Completion of Legacy Projects to Approved Project Budget ...... 2 E.1.o. Inglewood Business Revitalization Zone Status Update...... 22 F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS F.1.a. Edmonton Police Service Stand-off with Escaped Prisoner ...... 14 F.1.b. Edmonton Arts Council – 2003 Arts Travel Community Investment Program Grant Recommendations . 6 F.1.c. New YMCA Building in Downtown Core and City Needs ...... 6/19 F.1.d. Re-allocation of Infrastructure Canada – Alberta Program (ICAP) Funding) ...... 23 F.1.e. Continuation of the River Valley and Ravine Trail Systems (Pedestrian Bridges) – Status Report...... 24 G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS G.1.a. Parking and/or Park and Ride Opportunities near the Neil Crawford LRT Station ...... 25 H. OTHER REPORTS H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs...... 26 J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS J.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – November 2003 ...... 25 J.1.b. Edmonton City Centre Airport Audit Report ...... 4/15 L. BYLAWS L.1.a. Bylaw 13568 - 2004 Business Tax, Business Tax Rate, Supplementary Business Tax and Supplementary Business Assessment Bylaw ...... 26 L.1.b. Bylaw 13555 - Amendment No. 9 to Procedures and Committee Bylaw 12300 (Exemption of Bylaws and Orders of the Day) ...... 12 L.1.c. Bylaw 13486 - The City Administration Bylaw Amendment No. 4 ...... 12 L.1.d. Bylaw 13544 – Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw Amendment No. 2 ...... 13 L.3.a. Bylaw 13528 - To amend Bylaw 6288, as amended, being the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to Bylaw 12492, the Brintnell Neighbourhood Structure Plan ...... 27 L.3.b. Bylaw 13529 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone, (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone and (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located at 15603 – 50 Street NW, Brintnell ...... 27 M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE M.1.a. Amendment to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw Regarding Standing Committee Recommendations made at Council Meetings (D. Thiele)...... 28 M.1.b. Council Policy Amendment (A. Bolstad)...... 29 N. NOTICES OF MOTION N.1.a. Members of Council Reporting on Boards, Agencies and Commissions (S. Mandel)...... 31 AJOURNMENT...... 34

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