Minutes for City Council February 24, 2004 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, February 24, 2004

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 D. H. Edey, City Clerk A. Sinclair, Office of the 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 B. Anderson was absent.

OPENING PRAYER Captain Jim Craig, Protestant Chaplain, Edmonton Garrison, led the assembly in prayer.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 1 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh:

1. That the February 24, 2004, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following additions:

E.1.c. Collection of the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee

Attachment 1 – Collection of the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee

H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs – IN PRIVATE – Verbal Report

Per Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), (c) and (g) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

2. That City Council recess from 11:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to allow all Members of Council to attend the 2004 Heart Check Fair in City Hall.

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.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That the February 3, 2004, City Council meeting minutes, February 5, 2004, Special City Council meeting minutes and the February 11, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting minutes be adopted.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 2 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. “Clear the Trails” Initiative (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith welcomed the “Clear the Trails” Organizing Committee: Cheryl Chapin, Alan Whyte and John Stanton. Over the past 11 years, this group has raised funds to clear 10 kilometres of trails in the river valley. Mr. Stanton presented a cheque on behalf of the Organizing Committee in the amount of $6,058.37 to enable the City of Edmonton to clear trails in the winter.

A.4.b. World Two-Man Bobsled Championship (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith congratulated Pierre Lueders and Giulio Zardo on winning the World Two-Man Bobsled Championship in Germany in February 2004.

A.4.c. Edmonton’s “Cold Weather Friends” (B. Smith)

On behalf of City Council, Mayor B. Smith introduced Edmonton’s “Cold Weather Friends” who rallied to the aid of Edmonton’s less fortunate by providing shelter during the severe cold spell this winter:

Debbie Saidman, Edmonton Housing Trust Fund; Anne Milne, Human Resources and Development Canada; Bruce Reith, Allen Rempel, Joanne Burkholder and David Hornek, Hope Mission; Laura Kozack and Lorette Garrick, George Spady Centre; Jason Stewart, Downtown YMCA; Susan Irvine, Urban Manor; Nathan Reeves and Andy Kwok, Salvation Army; Martin Garber-Conrad, Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre; Anne Lee and Pat Barnes, South Side Churches Out-of-the-Cold Program; Dave Dickey, Knox Evangelical Free Church; Pastor Shelley Schneider and Meryl Rack, Strathcona Baptist Church; Karen Belcourt, Trinity Lutheran Church; Rev. Eileen Conway, Holy Trinity Anglican Church; and Rev. Lloyd Lovett, Knox Metropolitan United Church.

Mayor Smith also acknowledged the assistance and support of Strathcona Community Christian Church; Edmonton Moravian Church; Old Strathcona Vineyard Church; Evangelical Fellowship Church; Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation; and City of Edmonton staff from Community Services Department, Asset Management and Public Works Department, and Corporate Services Department; as well as staff from the Edmonton Police Service.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 3 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That items D.2.a., E.1.a., E.1.c., E.1.d., E.1.f., E.1.g., F.1.b., F.1.c. (at 1:30 p.m.), G.1.a. and in-private items E.1.e., E.1.i., E.1.j., E.1.k., E.1.l., E.1.m. and H.1.a. be exempted for debate; and

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS 

D.3.a. Evaluation of the Industrial Land Strategy

That the revised due date of March 9, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev. Due: Mar. 9, 2004

D.3.b. Budget and Planning Processes for Cities

That the revised due date of March 9, 2004, be approved. Corporate Svcs. Due: Mar. 9, 2004

D.3.c. Government of Alberta Funding for the Operation of the Odyssium

That the revised due date of March 23, 2004, be approved. Community Svcs. Due: Mar. 23, 2004

D.3.d. Conservation and Agricultural Land Trust (A. Bolstad)

That the revised due date of March 23, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev. Due: Mar. 23, 2004

______City Council Meeting Minutes 4 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv D.3.e. Cost Impact of the Information Technology Branch on the City’s Budget (S. Mandel)

That the revised due date of March 23, 2004, be approved. Corporate Svcs. Due: Mar. 23, 2004

D.3.f. Spending on Consultants

That the revised due date of April 13, 2004, be approved. Corporate Svcs. Due: Apr. 13, 2004

D.3.g. Evaluation of Alternative Uses of the City Centre Airport (S. Mandel)

That the revised due date of June 29, 2004, be approved. Planning & Dev. Due: June 29, 2004

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Intervenor Status in 2004 Equalized Assessment Appeal of the City of Calgary 

That the City of Edmonton intervene and make representations before the Planning & Dev. Municipal Government Board with respect to the 2004 equalized assessment appeal filed by the City of Calgary.

E.1.h. 2003 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements 

1. That the February 2, 2004, Office of the City Manager report City Manager 2004CMC016 be received for information.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 5 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv 2. That the 2003 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements be made available E.1.h. cont. for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk. City Manager

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Edmonton Art Gallery “Keeping the Doors Open” 2004 Community Investment Grant 

1. That payment of the first instalment of the Edmonton Art Gallery’s Community Svcs. 2004 Community Investment Grant, in the amount of $360,960, be approved. 2. That the balance of the Edmonton Art Gallery’s 2004 Community Investment Grant be determined subsequent to the administrative review of the Edmonton Art Gallery’s 2003 audited financial statement.

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

I.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – February 2004 

1. That the Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – February 2004 Police Commission (Attachment 1 of the February 12, 2004, Office of the City Auditor report 2004OCA001) be received for information.

2. That the Office of the City Auditor 2003 Annual Report (Attachment 2 of the February 12, 2004, Office of the City Auditor report 2004OCA001) be received for information.

3. That Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to Mayor Edmonton Police Commission requesting a memorandum on sharing of information from those audits requested by the Commission which are carried out by the City Auditor.

CARRIED

______City Council Meeting Minutes 6 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv 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.b. Bylaw 13609 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the erection, removal, operation, and maintenance of the Downtown Christmas Lighting Decorations, and for the repair, and maintenance of the Alley Lighting 

PURPOSE

To impose a special tax for the erection, removal, operation, and maintenance of the Downtown Christmas Lighting Decorations, and for the repair, and maintenance of the Alley Lighting.

L.1.c. Bylaw 13027 -A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 12340, Street Paving Local Improvement on 131 Avenue, from 149 Street to 156 Street, and on 151 Street, from 131 Avenue to approximately 160 metre South 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 12340. This amendment will decrease the borrowing authority by $13,774.38 from $814,052 to $800,277.62, and at the same time, decrease the annual amount by $4,802.55 from $73,879.56 to $69,077.01. This amendment to the Street Paving Local Improvement is required to enable the City to recover the actual rather than the estimated cost of the local improvement.

L.1.e. Bylaw 13599 - The City of Edmonton Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 55 

PURPOSE To amend Bylaw 2198 relating to the Annuity Fund to provide for an increase in pensions in recognition of the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the six months preceding the increase.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 7 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv L.1.g. Bylaw 13634 - Speed Bylaw Amendment No. 45 (Amendments to Bylaw 6894, the Speed Bylaw) 

PURPOSE

To amend Bylaw 6894, the Speed Bylaw.

MOVED J. Batty – D. Thiele: That Bylaws 13609, 13027, 13599 and 13634 be read a first time. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

MOVED J. Batty – D. Thiele: That Bylaws 13609, 13027, 13599 and 13634 be read a second time. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

MOVED J. Batty – D. Thiele: That Bylaws 13609, 13027, 13599 and 13634 be considered for third reading. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

MOVED J. Batty – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 13609, 13027, 13599 and 13634 be read a third time. Distribution List

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 8 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Responsible Pet Ownership (A. Bolstad)

“Mr. Chairman, this inquiry deals with responsible pet ownership and the Planning & Dev. degree to which the City, in partnership with others, is making any headway in this area. CS Committee My questions, which deal specifically with dogs and cats, are as follows: Due: Apr. 19, 2004 1. How are we doing with respect to animal adoptions, through our facility or the SPCA? Have the numbers gone up or down? Are there any impediments that need to be addressed in this area? 2. How many animals are being euthanized? I would appreciate it if Administration could review the past five or six years and note any trends that seem to have emerged. 3. What is the physical state of the animal shelters, operated by the City and the SPCA? Are they adequate? Can they accommodate growth and future programming needs? Are there issues that will soon need to be addressed? 4. How are we doing with respect to spaying and neutering programs? Is there more that needs to be done in this area? 5. Is there anything more we could do to encourage responsible pet ownership? If so, what might that be? 6. Are there any other issues that might impact upon the care and attention given to dogs and cats in our city that we should be aware of? I would like this inquiry to return to Community Services Committee.”

D.1.b. City Centre Airport Survey (A. Bolstad)

”Mr. Mayor, this inquiry has to do with the City Centre Airport Survey that City Manager was released last week by the Air Services For Tomorrow Association. Due: Apr. 27, 2004 As you may have heard, the survey suggests that Edmontonians are thoroughly opposed to the closure of the City Centre Airport and further feel that it should offer some scheduled passenger flights, at least by small carriers.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 9 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv It also suggests that the City of Edmonton should play a greater role in the D.1.b. cont. operation of this facility. City Manager I would like a report from Administration which responds to the information provided in this survey. Due: Apr. 27, 2004 I would also like to hear what the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority and its City Centre Airport consultation committee has to say about the survey results. Perhaps the response from these two groups could be provided in the same report.”

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Transportation and Technology (D. Thiele) 

MOVED D. Thiele – M. Phair:

That the January 22, 2004, Transportation and Streets Department report Transportation & Streets 2004TS1784 be referred to the March 2, 2004, Transportation and Public TPW Works Committee meeting. Due: Mar. 2, 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.a. Interim Evaluation of the Facade and Storefront Improvement Program 

MOVED K. Leibovici - M. Phair:

That the January 16, 2004, Planning and Development Department report Planning & Dev. 2004PDP016 be received for information.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 10 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

E.1.c. Collection of the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee 

MOTION ON THE FLOOR

MOVED E. Gibbons – L. Langley (Made at the February 3, 2004, City Council meeting):

That Administration:

1. Refund all of the funds collected in 2003 and 2004 under the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee implemented by the Emergency Response Department.

2. Discontinue all actions commenced to try to enforce collection of the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee and take any possible actions to alleviate the consequences of any collection action already taken.

3. Discontinue issuing any further bills with respect to the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee.

4. Provide a report to Council through Executive Committee with a recommended funding approach.

D. Kloster, General Manager, Emergency Response Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. D. H. Edey, City Clerk; R. Wolsey, Emergency Response Department; R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department; A. B. Maurer, City Manager; W. Trocenko, Emergency Response Department; and K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions. LOST FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk. OPPOSED: B. Smith; J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, S. Mandel, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 11 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv L. BYLAWS

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That item L.1.f. 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.

L.1.f. Bylaw 13633 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 132 (Amendments to Bylaw 5590, the Traffic Bylaw) 

PURPOSE To amend Bylaw 5590, the Traffic Bylaw.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That Bylaw 13633 be read a first time. 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.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That Bylaw 13633 be read a second time. 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.

MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair: That Bylaw 13633 be considered for third reading. 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.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 12 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair:

That Bylaw 13633 be read a third time. Distribution List

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.

E.1.d. Feasibility of Mailing Two Separate Tax Notices to Edmonton Taxpayers 

MOVED M. Phair – R. Hayter:

That the Mayor request a meeting with the Province to discuss sharing the Mayor cost of collection of education taxes with the City of Edmonton.

M. Chibuk and L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

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

Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 11:39 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:32 p.m.

Councillors J. Batty, J. Melnychuk and D. Thiele were absent.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 13 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c. Integrated Pest Management Policy (Pesticide Advisory Committee – Administration Response)

Implementation Strategy for Public Education on the Use of Pesticides (Pesticide Advisory Committee – Administration Response) 

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter: 1. That the Integrated Pest Management Policy (C501), and accompanying standards of practice as identified in Attachments 1-4 of the January 22, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP005, be approved. 2. That the proposed Implementation Strategy entitled Public Education Toward Reduced Pesticide Use in Edmonton (Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP006) be approved. 3. That Administration report back to the April 5, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting with a strategy to fund the Integrated Pest Management public education program. 4. That Administration report back to the Community Services Committee in three years to advise of the program’s progress including an evaluation of the City’s pesticide use and public awareness initiatives.

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

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici: That a part 1 b) be added as follows: b) That Administration bring forward, through the Community Services Committee, the necessary amendments to Policy C501 and the attachments which would result in:

i) 50% of the neighbourhood parks and schoolyards in Edmonton being designated pesticide free commencing in 2005, and

ii) 100% of neighbourhood parks and schoolyards in Edmonton being designated pesticide free commencing in 2006.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 14 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv D. Kloster, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair – K. Leibovici: That in Attachment 3 of the January 22, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP005 a part 2 be added under Petition Program as follows: 2. That the petition program be extended to school administration/school councils on their school sites and community leagues on their sites with similar program guidelines. LOST FOR THE AMENDMENT: K. Leibovici, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk.

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

MOTION ON PARTS 1, 2 AND 4, put:

1. That the Integrated Pest Management Policy (C501), and accompanying standards of practice as identified in Attachments 1-4 of the January 22, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP005, be approved. 2. That the proposed Implementation Strategy entitled Public Education Toward Reduced Pesticide Use in Edmonton (Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP006) be approved. 4. That Administration report back to the Community Services Committee in three years to advise of the program’s progress including an evaluation of the City’s pesticide use and public awareness initiatives. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: K. Leibovici.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 15 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv MOTION ON PART 3, put:

3. That Administration report back to the April 5, 2004, Community Services Committee meeting with a strategy to fund the Integrated Pest Management public education program. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons. ABSENT: K. Leibovici.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM F.1.c.

1. That the Integrated Pest Management Policy (C501), and Community Svcs. accompanying standards of practice as identified in Attachments 1-4 of the January 22, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP005, be approved. 2. That the proposed Implementation Strategy entitled Public Education Toward Reduced Pesticide Use in Edmonton (Attachment 1 of the January 19, 2004, Community Services Department report 2004CSP006) be approved. 3. That Administration report back to the April 5, 2004, Community CS Committee Services Committee meeting with a strategy to fund the Integrated Pest Management public education program. Due: Apr. 5, 2004 4. That Administration report back to the Community Services CS Committee Committee in three years to advise of the program’s progress including an evaluation of the City’s pesticide use and public awareness Due: Feb. 2007 initiatives.

E.1.f. Recognition of Past Mayors 

MOVED D. Thiele – J. Melnychuk:

1. That the Names Advisory Committee be directed to establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to honour past mayors Ivor Dent, Terry Cavanagh, Cec Purves, and Jan Reimer.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 16 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv 2. That Administration be directed to amend Bylaw 3414 and City Policy C480A in order that the Names Advisory Committee becomes responsible for recommending an appropriate development area, road, park, or a municipal facility to be named in honour of the following past mayors (deceased): Charles May, David Milwyn Duggan, Ambrose Upton Gledstanes Bury, James McCrie Douglas, and Vincent M. Dantzer.

M. Lawrence, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED S. Mandel – R. Hayter:

That part 2 be deleted and that part 1 be amended by adding the following names at the end of the sentence, “Charles May, David Milwyn Duggan, Ambrose Upton Gledstanes Bury, James McCrie Douglas, and Vincent M. Dantzer.”

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

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

That the Names Advisory Committee be directed to establish an Ad Hoc Planning & Dev. Subcommittee to honour past mayors Ivor Dent, Terry Cavanagh, Cec Purves, Jan Reimer, Charles May, David Milwyn Duggan, Ambrose Upton Gledstanes Bury, James McCrie Douglas, and Vincent M. Dantzer.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 17 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv E.1.g. Legislative Changes Affecting the 2004 Election 

MOVED M. Phair – A. Bolstad:

That the February 10, 2004, Office of the City Manager report City Manager 2004CMC012 be received for information.

D. H. Edey, City Clerk; K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law); and S. Thompson, Office of the City Clerk, 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, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b. Alberta’s Promise: A Partnership with Children and Youth 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – A. Bolstad:

1. That the City of Edmonton endorse and adopt the philosophy of Community Svcs. Alberta’s Promise as outlined in the Alberta’s Promise February 9, 2004, presentation to Community Services Committee. 2. That the City of Edmonton complete the Alberta’s Promise Municipality Application Form to register as a participating municipality. 3. That Administration report back to Community Services Committee on CS Committee initiatives the City can undertake in conjunction with others to further the objectives of Alberta’s Promise. Due: Apr. 19, 2004

D. Kloster, General Manager, Community Services Department, 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, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. OPPOSED: D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 18 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) Project Status Report – January 2004 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That the January 23, 2004, Asset Management and Public Works AMPW Department report 2004PWD014 be received for information.

K. Siu, Asset Management and Public Works 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, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.

Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 3:28 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:50 p.m.

Councillors J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, L. Langley and D. Thiele were absent.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 13610 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Waste Management, Compost Plant Enhancements Project 

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Waste Management, Compost Plant Enhancements Project in the amount of $5,000,000.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 19 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Administration provide a detailed description, including the history, AMPW of the Waste Management, Compost Plant Enhancements Project, when Bylaw 13610 comes back to City Council for second and third readings. Due: To Be Determined

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, made a presentation.

Councillors A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, L. Langley and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. OPPOSED: D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13610 be read a first time. AMPW CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: J. Batty.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

L.1.d. Bylaw 13611 - Amendment No. 10 to Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 

PURPOSE To allow Standing Committee Chairs and other Committee Members to make motions at City Council on items from their committees before any other motion is made on those items.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons: That Bylaw 13611 be read a first time.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 20 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter: That Bylaw 13611 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, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: M. Phair.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter: That Bylaw 13611 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, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 13611 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, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: M. Phair.

L.1.h. Bylaw 13603 - to Designate the Imperial Bank of Canada Building at 9990 Jasper Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource 

PURPOSE

To designate the original 1951 building known as the “Imperial Bank of Canada Building” located at 9990 Jasper Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource pursuant to the provisions of the Historical Resources Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. H-9, as amended.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 21 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13603 be read a first time.

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, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Hayter, S. Mandel.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13603 be read a second time.

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

That Bylaw 13603 be considered for third reading.

That Bylaw 13603 be read a third time. Distribution List CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Hayter, S. Mandel. MOVED D. Thiele – J. Melnychuk:

That the Rehabilitation and Maintenance Incentive Agreement (Schedule Planning & Dev.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 22 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv C of Attachment 1 of the January 6, 2004, Planning and Development Department report 2004PDP005), which recommends the payment of up to $400,000 to encourage the designation and rehabilitation of the Imperial Bank of Canada Building as a Municipal Historic Resource, be approved. 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.1.i. Bylaw 13655 - A Bylaw to Approve a New Franchise Agreement with EPCOR Distribution Inc. 

PURPOSE

To approve a new Franchise Agreement between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR Distribution Inc.

That Bylaw 13655 be read a first time. Y. van Schaik, Office of the City Manager, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. M. Sherk, Corporate Services Department (Law), 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.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons: That Bylaw 13655 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, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons: That Bylaw 13655 be considered for third reading.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 23 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, 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. MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13655 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, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Drinking and Driving Laws in Canada (S. Mandel)

Councillor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move: 1. That Mayor B. Smith write a letter to Federal Minister of Justice, the Honourable Dr. Irwin Cotler, indicating the support of the City of Edmonton for the Federal Government to continue to examine the drinking and driving laws in Canada to improve their effectiveness. 2. That copies of the Mayor’s letter be sent to the Prime Minister, the Premier of Alberta, the Alberta Minister of Justice and Edmonton Members of Parliament.

MOVED A. Bolstad – D. Thiele:

That Council meet in private to deal with the following items:

E.1.e. Appointment of Representative for Alberta Capital Finance Authority (ACFA) Section 21(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.i. Power Agreement

______City Council Meeting Minutes 24 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv Section 16(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.j. Letter from David Margolus Sections 17 and 27(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.k. Key Board Recruitment Sections 17(1), 23(1)(b) and 24(1)(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.l. Bargaining Update Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), (c), (d) and (g) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.m. Update on Potential Special Event Sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), (c) and (g) and 25(1)(c) 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, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

Council met in private at 4:32 p.m.

MOVED A. Bolstad – J. Melnychuk: That Council meet in public. 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.

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m.

Councillor T. Cavanagh was absent.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 25 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That Orders of the Day be extended to complete the agenda. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. OPPOSED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, D. Thiele. ABSENT: T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That Council meet in private to continue discussion on the in-private items. 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.

Council met in private at 5:26 p.m.

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

Council met in public at 6:57 p.m. Councillors B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, and S. Mandel were absent.

E.1.i. Power Agreement

1. That the Power Agreement between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR AMPW Merchant and Capital L.P. be approved on the Terms and Conditions set out in Attachment 1 of the February 13, 2004, Asset Management Corporate Svcs. and Public Works Department report 2004PWW018, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 26 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv 2. That approval be given to amend the Lease between the City of E.1.i. cont. Edmonton and EPCOR Generating Inc., dated June 13, 2002, by adding to the demised premises those lands as shown more or less on AMPW the Plan in Attachment 2 of the February 13, 2004, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2004PWW018, for the purpose of Corporate Svcs. expanding the existing Clover Bar Landfill Gas Plant to generate electricity. 3. That the February 13, 2004, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2004PWW018 remain confidential as per Section 16(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, S. Mandel.

E.1.j. Letter from David Margolus

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

1. That the January 20, 2004, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2004COL002 be received for information. 2. That the January 20, 2004, Corporate Services Department report 2004COL002 remain in private pursuant to sections 17 and 27(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Hayter. ABSENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, S. Mandel.

E.1.k. Key Board Recruitment

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty:

1. That the resolutions outlined in Attachment 1, as amended, of the City Manager February 9, 2004, Office of the City Manager report 2004CACA01 be forwarded to Economic Development Edmonton for consideration at the March 18, 2004, Shareholders meeting. E.1.k. cont.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 27 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv 2. That the February 9, 2004, Office of the City Manager report City Manager 2004CACA01 remain in private. [Sections 17(1), 23(1)(b), and 24(1)(d) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.]

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

E.1.l. Bargaining Update

MOVED R. Hayter – E. Gibbons:

That the recommendation in Attachment A of the presentation be Corporate Svcs. approved and remain in private pursuant to Section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, as it pertains to collective bargaining.

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

E.1.m. Update on Potential Special Event

MOVED D. Thiele – J. Melnychuk:

That the verbal presentation be received for information. Department

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 28 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley:

That the presentation be received for information and remain in City Manager private pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), (c) and (g) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, S. Mandel.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor J. Melnychuk presided.

H.1.b. St. Albert Smoking Bylaw

Mayor B. Smith requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on the St. Albert Smoking Bylaw.

MOVED M. Phair – R. Hayter: That Mayor B. Smith be allowed to make a motion without notice on the St. Albert Smoking Bylaw. CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, S. Mandel.

MOVED B. Smith - R. Hayter

That Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of Edmonton City Council, write a Mayor letter to St. Albert City Council encouraging the St. Albert smoking bylaw to take effect in 2005, consistent with that of the City of Edmonton.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 29 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel.

Deputy Mayor J. Melnychuk vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK

______City Council Meeting Minutes 30 of 30 February 24, 2004, mj, sv INDEX CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2004

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 A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS...... 3 A.4.a. “Clear the Trails” Initiative (B. Smith)...... 3 A.4.b. World Two-Man Bobsled Championship (B. Smith)...... 3 A.4.c. Edmonton’s “Cold Weather Friends” (B. Smith)...... 3

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS...... 4

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 9 D.1.a. Responsible Pet Ownership (A. Bolstad)...... 9 D.1.b. City Centre Airport Survey (A. Bolstad)...... 9 D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 10 D.2.a. Transportation and Technology (D. Thiele) ...... 10 D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS ...... 4 D.3.a. Evaluation of the Industrial Land Strategy...... 4 D.3.b. Budget and Planning Processes for Cities...... 4 D.3.c. Government of Alberta Funding for the Operation of the Odyssium...... 4 D.3.d. Conservation and Agricultural Land Trust (A. Bolstad)...... 4 D.3.e. Cost Impact of the Information Technology Branch on the City’s Budget (S. Mandel)...... 5 D.3.f. Spending on Consultants...... 5 D.3.g. Evaluation of Alternative Uses of the City Centre Airport (S. Mandel)...... 5

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS E.1.a. Interim Evaluation of the Facade and Storefront Improvement Program ...... 10 E.1.b. Intervenor Status in 2004 Equalized Assessment Appeal of the City of Calgary ...... 5 E.1.c. Collection of the Motor Vehicle Incident Response Fee ...... 11 E.1.d. Feasibility of Mailing Two Separate Tax Notices to Edmonton Taxpayers ...... 13 E.1.f. Recognition of Past Mayors ...... 16 E.1.g. Legislative Changes Affecting the 2004 Election ...... 18 E.1.h. 2003 Councillors’ Disclosure Statements ...... 5 E.1.i. Power Agreement...... 26 E.1.j. Letter from David Margolus...... 27 E.1.k. Key Board Recruitment...... 27 E.1.l. Bargaining Update...... 28 E.1.m. Update on Potential Special Event...... 28

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS F.1.a. Edmonton Art Gallery “Keeping the Doors Open” 2004 Community Investment Grant ...... 6 F.1.b. Alberta’s Promise: A Partnership with Children and Youth ...... 18 F.1.c. Integrated Pest Management Policy (Pesticide Advisory Committee – Administration Response)...... 14

February 24, 2004 i of ii City Council Meeting Minutes - Index G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 19 G.1.a. Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP) Project Status Report – January 2004 ...... 19

H. OTHER REPORTS...... 29 H.1.a. Intergovernmental Affairs...... 29 H.1.b. St. Albert Smoking Bylaw...... 29

I. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS...... 6 I.1.a. Office of the City Auditor Quarterly Report – February 2004 ...... 6 Implementation Strategy for Public Education on the Use of Pesticides (Pesticide Advisory Committee – Administration Response) ...... 14

L. BYLAWS...... 7 L.1.a. Bylaw 13610 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Waste Management, Compost Plant Enhancements Project ...... 19 L.1.b. Bylaw 13609 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the erection, removal, operation, and maintenance of the Downtown Christmas Lighting Decorations, and for the repair, and maintenance of the Alley Lighting ...... 7 L.1.c. Bylaw 13027 -A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 12340, Street Paving Local Improvement on 131 Avenue, from 149 Street to 156 Street, and on 151 Street, from 131 Avenue to approximately 160 metre South ...... 7 L.1.d. Bylaw 13611 - Amendment No. 10 to Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300 ...... 20 L.1.e. Bylaw 13599 - The City of Edmonton Annuity Bylaw Amendment No. 55 ...... 7 L.1.f. Bylaw 13633 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 132 (Amendments to Bylaw 5590, the Traffic Bylaw) ...... 12 L.1.g. Bylaw 13634 - Speed Bylaw Amendment No. 45 (Amendments to Bylaw 6894, the Speed Bylaw) ...... 8 L.1.h. Bylaw 13603 - to Designate the Imperial Bank of Canada Building at 9990 Jasper Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource ...... 21 L.1.i. Bylaw 13655 - A Bylaw to Approve a New Franchise Agreement with EPCOR Distribution Inc. ...... 23

N. NOTICES OF MOTION...... 24 N.1.a. Drinking and Driving Laws in Canada (S. Mandel)...... 24

O. ADJOURNMENT...... 30

February 24, 2004 ii of ii City Council Meeting Minutes - Index