Minutes for City Council March 19, 2002 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, March 19, 2002

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.* * Attended part of the meeting.

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 D. Thiele was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Mayor B. Smith stated the following:

“Ladies and Gentlemen:

As many of you know, Jewish people from around the world will be observing Passover next week. In addition, on April 9th, special memorial services will be held for holocaust victims.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 1 March 19, 2002 Because City Council will be in session that day, I want to take this opportunity to assure Edmonton’s Jewish Community that our thoughts will be with you as you gather in memory of the 6 million Jews who died during the Second World War.

With that, I am pleased to introduce Rabbi Lindsey Bat Joseph, from Beth Ora Reform Synagogue. She will lead us in this morning’s prayer.”

Rabbi Lindsey Bat Joseph, Beth Ora Reform Synagogue, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley: That the City Council Agenda for the March 19, 2002 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

a) ADDITIONS:

E.1.j. Citizen-at-Large Appointment to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – In Private.

E.1.k. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – Members Survey on Three R’s Report.

F.1.e. Purchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7 (Available Parkland).

F.1.f. Task Force on Affordable Housing – Budget. X-ref: Item L.1.d.

H.1.d. Task Force on Affordable Housing Appointments – In Private.

b) REPLACEMENT PAGE:

L.1.d. Bylaw 12996 – Task Force on Affordable Housing – Replacement Page 3 of Bylaw 12996 – Section 6(4).

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. ABSENT: D. Thiele.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 2 March 19, 2002 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson: That the Minutes of the March 5, 2002 City Council Meeting be adopted.

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. ABSENT: D. Thiele.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. High School Provincial Basketball Championships (B. Anderson).

Councillor B. Anderson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Edmonton Christian School 2A Boys (Coach: Andy Van Huis); Edmonton Christian School 2A Girls (Coach: Julie Shenk); John Maland, Devon 3A Boys (Coaches: Vince May and Warren Kyle); John Maland, Devon 3A Girls (Coach: Gary Frost); Harry Ainlay 4A Boys (Coach: Rob Poole); Harry Ainlay 4A Girls (Coach: John Huot) and Archbishop O’Leary 4A Girls (Coaches: Ron Kutney and Taras Pyzyk) on their placement in the High School Provincial Basketball Championships.

B.1.b. Edmonton Journal Indoor Games (K. Leibovici).

Councillor K. Leibovici, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Edmonton Journal for another successful Edmonton Journal Indoor Games. For 24 years the Edmonton Journal has sponsored this community athletics event that allows children from grades three through twelve the opportunity to experience the thrill of competition. Track events for girls and boys include 200m and 800m individual events as well as 8 x 200m relay events. Mixed relay events are offered for small elementary and junior high schools.

This year 3,810 athletes participated, this included 322 Elementary relay teams, 63 Junior High relay teams and 14 Senior High relay teams. There were also 546 individual events that were from 74 Elementary, 38 Junior High and 17 Senior High Schools.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 3 March 19, 2002 B.1.c. Contribution to Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre of Excellence (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, recognized Canadian Waste Services for their significant contribution to Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre of Excellence. Canadian Waste Services, the largest solid waste company in Canada, has committed to contribute $25,000 a year, for ten years, to advance solid waste research at the Centre. Last Fall, the Centre received $7.7 million under the infrastructure Canada-Alberta program. Construction of two new research facilities will begin this year. Canadian Waste Services contribution will help further research in areas such as new recycling methods and technologies, enhance our City’s status as a world leader in waste management, as well as lead to business opportunities.

Mayor B. Smith thanked Canadian Waste Services for their generous contribution and presented Chris Labossier, District Manager, with a token of appreciation.

B.1.d. 4th Annual Smart City Awards (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Community Services Department for being recognized at the 4th Annual Smart City Awards Luncheon for their partnership initiative “Open Doors for Kids”. This partnership involves more than 30 agencies serving children and families. It gives children from low-income families the opportunity to enjoy social and recreational activities, links families to existing resources and raises public awareness of how both children and our community as a whole benefit.

Mayor B. Smith congratulated Karen Saylor-Ray, Open Doors for Kids Coordinator, and presented Robb Compre from Open Doors for Kids with a City of Edmonton certificate.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS MOVED T. Cavanagh – B. Anderson: That items D.2.b., D.2.c., E.1.b., E.1.e., E.1.f., E.1.g., F.1.c., F.1.d., F.1.f., G.1.e., G.1.f., H.1.b., and the in private items E.1.h., E.1.i., H.1.c. and H.1.d be exempted for debate; and

______City Council Meeting Minutes 4 March 19, 2002 D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Protecting City Trees from Drought (B. Smith). 

That the February 28, 2002 Community Services Department report be Community Svcs. received for information.

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. Process to Review the Use of the Rossdale Power Plant.

That the revised due date of July 2, 2002 be approved. Planning & Dev.

Due: July 2, 2002

D.3.b City of Edmonton Council Team Building Session Report.

That the revised due date of April 23, 2002 be approved. Planning & Dev.

Due: April 23, 2002

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

______City Council Meeting Minutes 5 March 19, 2002 E.1.a. 2002 Tax Public Auction Resolution. 

1. That the date for the 2002 Tax Public Auction be set for Thursday, Planning & Dev. April 18, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

2. That the setting of the reserve bids be approved as follows:

for all properties, the reserve bids will be fair market value as determined by the City Assessor.

3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale be set to be 10 per cent deposit with the balance to be paid to the City by the closing date for the sale, which is 30 days after the Public Auction. Attachment 1, of the February 12, 2002 Planning and Development Department report, details the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

E.1.c. Notice of Intention to Designate the Birks Building located at 10113 - 104 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource. 

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to City Manager Designate a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the February 19, 2002 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by Birks Building, located at 10113 - 104 Street in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act.

2. That the General Manager of the Planning and Development Planning & Dev. Department be hereby appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the Birks Building.

3. That funding of $300,000 for this project be provided from the Heritage Reserve Fund and paid over a 3-year period commencing in 2002.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 6 March 19, 2002 E.1.d. Collection of Unpaid Waste Fees. 

That the annual transfer of unpaid multi-family waste disposal fees from Corporate Svcs. the utility bill to the tax roll, be approved.

E.1.j. Citizen-at-Large Appointment to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

That Mr. William (Bill) Pidruchney be appointed to the Subdivision and City Manager Development Appeal Board for the term ending December 31, 2002.

E.1.k. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – Members Survey on Three R’s Report. 

That the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) be advised of City Manager City Council’s support for the “Three R’s Project – Phase 1.”

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Community Services Department – Capital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium Field Restoration. 

That a new capital project 02-21-5281 Commonwealth Stadium Field Community Svcs. Restoration in the amount of $200,000, be approved.

F.1.b. Golf Courses – 2002 Market Adjusted Green Fees. 

That an amendment to the 2002 Community Services Department Price Community Svcs. Schedule for 2002 Green Fees for Riverside, Victoria and Rundle Golf Courses be approved (as per Attachment 1 of the February 25, 2002 Community Services Department report).

______City Council Meeting Minutes 7 March 19, 2002 F.1.e. Purchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7 (Available Parkland). 

That the March 12, 2002 Community Services Department report be Community Svcs. received for information.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4108 Whitemud Road from Constance M. Reid. 

That the City of Edmonton hereby approves this expropriation and Corporate Svcs. accordingly authorizes the Administration to take all necessary steps in furtherance of this expropriation pursuant to the Expropriation Act of a sub-surface, strata utility right-of-way within a portion of the following lands: LOT 6 BLOCK 1 PLAN 8022038 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS ALL THAT PORTION LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND LYING BETWEEN 2 HORIZONTAL PLANES HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 640 METRES (ELEVATIONS ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES) standing in the name of Constance M. Reid, as the registered owner of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 862 277 412, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 8 March 19, 2002 G.1.b. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4112 Whitemud Road from Muriel Florence Bryant. 

LOT 7 BLOCK 1 PLAN 8022038 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

ALL THAT PORTION LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND LYING BETWEEN 2 HORIZONTAL PLANES HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 645 METRES (ELEVATIONS ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES) standing in the name of Muriel Florence Bryant, as the registered owner of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 842 147 141, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land.

G.1.c. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4116 Whitemud Road from Kenneth L. Bowes and Ruth C. Bowes. 

______City Council Meeting Minutes 9 March 19, 2002 ELEVATION OF 655 METRES AND 640 METRES (ELEVATIONS G.1.c. cont’d. ARE GEODETIC AND ARE DERIVED FROM ALBERTA SURVEY MARKER 212209 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 683.42 METRES) Corporate Svcs. standing in the names of Kenneth Lloyd Bowes and Ruth Carol Bowes, as the registered owners of an estate in fee simple in the Land Titles Office of the North Alberta Land Registration District under Certificate of Title No. 842 121 723, together with all the rights, titles and interest in and to the aforesaid land of all persons, including the registered mortgage interest of the Bank of Montreal.

G.1.d. Capital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium. 

That the 2002 Land and Buildings Capital Budget be increased by $1.6 Asset Mgmt. & Public million for a new capital Project No. 02-75-4690 – Commonwealth Works Stadium – West Concessions and Accessibility, with funding coming from the 2001 World Championships in Athletics legacy fund.

G.1.g. Settlement of an Acquisition of Land under Section 30 of the Expropriation Act on the South Side of 45 Avenue (Whitemud Drive) and West of Meridian Street from Wilfred and Melvin Seutter.

1. That the settlement of an expropriation of Plan 972 0089, Area A, Asset Mgmt. & Public containing 7.94 hectares, more or less ( N.E. 8-52-23-4), excepting Works thereout all mines and minerals from Wilfred Clarence Seutter and Melvin Lorne Seutter, as contained in the February 22, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report, be approved.

2. That the February 22, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Department report remain confidential as per Section 24(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).

H. OTHER REPORTS

______City Council Meeting Minutes 10 March 19, 2002 H.1.a. Proclamation of Annual Civic Holiday. 

That pursuant to s. 56(1) of the Municipal Government Act, Monday, City Manager August 5, 2002, be declared the annual civic holiday.

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. ABENT: D. Thiele.

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Senior’s Safe Houses (M. Phair).

“I would like the following information regarding recent news reports Community Svcs. about the Society for the Retired and Semi-retired’s ‘Seniors Safe Houses’: 1. What is the level of need for this type of service in Edmonton? CS Committee

2. The City currently is a funder and staff supporter of a seniors abuse Due: Apr. 29, 2002 project. Does this project refer seniors to the Safe House Program and what comments do they have regarding need and the Safe House Program?

3. What is the status of the current Seniors Safe Houses? How are they funded? When does funding end? What role does the Provincial Government play? Is the City involved? I would like this report to return to the Community Services Committee in April of 2002.”

______City Council Meeting Minutes 11 March 19, 2002 D.1.b. Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) (M. Phair).

“I would like the following information about the RRAP program Community Svcs. (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program): 1. When was the RRAP program reinstated by the Federal Government CS Committee with increased funding and when does that funding end? Due: May 13, 2002 2. Over the past 2 or 3 years, how much money has the City received and disbursed?

3. Building owners who receive funds must provide low rental accommodation. For what length of time do the rental units fall under the RRAP program and how does the City monitor the terms of agreement regarding affordable rent? I would like this inquiry to return to the Community Services Committee.”

D.1.c. Property Tax Increases (M. Phair).

“Over the past number of years policies from other levels of government Planning & Dev. and health organizations have encouraged seniors to remain in their homes longer than previously possible. I have heard that for a few seniors property tax increases have become an obstacle to remaining in their Exec. Committee homes. I would like the following information from our Assessment and Due: May 15, 2002 Taxation Branch: 1. Can the Assessment and Taxation Branch confirm whether the paying of property taxes has become an insurmountable obstacle for a few seniors every year to remaining in their homes?

2. If the City wishes to assist these seniors, does the Assessment and Taxation Branch have any suggestions as to costs and how such a program might be designed? I would like this inquiry to return to the Executive Committee.” Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor J. Batty presided.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 12 March 19, 2002 D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b. Public Lakes for Swimming and Water Sports (B. Smith). 

MOVED B. Smith – A. Bolstad:

That the March 1, 2002 Community Services Department report be Community Svcs. referred to the April 2, 2002 Community Services Committee meeting. CS Committee Due: Apr. 2, 2002 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. OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh. ABSENT: D. Thiele.

D.2.c. The Status of “Brownfields” in Edmonton (B. Smith). 

MOVED B. Smith – A. Bolstad:

That the February 21, 2002 Asset Management and Public Works Asset Mgmt. & Public Department report be referred to the April 2, 2002 Transportation and Works Public Works Committee meeting. TPW Committee Due: Apr. 2, 2002 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. OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh. ABSENT: D. Thiele. Acting Mayor J. Batty vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 13 March 19, 2002 E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Alberta Capital Region Governance Review – Minister’s Response/Commentary. 

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson: 1. That the Minister’s news release dated February 8, 2002 (Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2002 Office of the City Manager report) be considered as the conclusion of the Alberta Capital Region Governance Review.

2. That Alberta Capital Region Alliance (ACRA) be advised City Council does not see a need for a plan of action as requested by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, as ACRA already has a business plan in place.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions. AMENDMENT MOVED S. Mandel – R. Hayter: That a part 3 be added as follows:

3. That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the City’s position on the conclusion of the Alberta Capital Region Governance Review.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions. AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair: That the following be added at the end of part 3:

“and that the letter indicate:

a) That the City remains concerned about the financial burden that Edmonton carries as the provider of many specialized services and programs in the Edmonton region.

b) That the City is concerned about the Minister’s lack of support for the issues referred to in 4(d) (Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2002 Office of the City Manager report) where the City has shown great leadership in promoting regional co-operation.”

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and B. Duncan, Office of the City Manager, answered Council’s questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 14 March 19, 2002 Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

CARRIED

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

AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, put: 3. That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the City’s position on the conclusion of the Alberta Capital Region Governance Review and that the letter indicate:

a) That the City remains concerned about the financial burden that Edmonton carries as the provider of many specialized services and programs in the Edmonton region.

CARRIED

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

1. That the Minister’s news release dated February 8, 2002 (Attachment 1 City Manager of the February 22, 2002 Office of the City Manager report) be considered as the conclusion of the Alberta Capital Region Governance Review.

3. That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding Mayor

______City Council Meeting Minutes 15 March 19, 2002 the City’s position on the conclusion of the Alberta Capital Region E.1.b. cont’d. Governance Review and that the letter indicate:

a) That the City remains concerned about the financial burden City Manager that Edmonton carries as the provider of many specialized services and programs in the Edmonton region. Mayor

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: 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.e. 2001 Year-end Operating and Capital Results. 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: 1. That $7,672,263 of the year-end surplus be allocated as follows:

a) $500,000 to capital project “Election Services Facility” (Project number 02-75-3702).

b) $177,924 for safety initiatives as recommended by The Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee.

c) The balance of $6,994,339 along with remaining funds in the 2002 Capital Budget, for allocation as determined by Council at a future date.

2. That the Administration bring forward a report with options on the disposition of the surplus funds in 1. c) above for Council’s consideration, including suggestions made by Members of Council.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 16 March 19, 2002 R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation, a copy of which was distributed to Members of Council and was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. AMENDMENT MOVED S. Mandel – K. Leibovici:

That part 2 be amended to include the following words after the words “Members of Council”:

“as well as written representation from all groups that receive funding from City Council during the budget process.”

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

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

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - D. Thiele: That part 2 be renumbered to be part 3 and a new part 2 be added as follows:

2. That the Administration bring forward a report regarding any Council approved projects that are subject to the availability of funds.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided.

Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

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

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

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

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.e. Welcome to the Students from St. Bernard School, Drummondville, Quebec (B. Smith).

______City Council Meeting Minutes 17 March 19, 2002 Mayor B. Smith welcomed the students from St. Bernard School, Drummondville, Quebec, supported by the Alliance Jeunesse Famille de l’Alberta Society.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.e. 2001 Year-end Operating and Capital Results. 

AMENDMENT, put;

That part 2 be renumbered to be part 3 and a new part 2 be added as follows:

2. That the Administration bring forward a report regarding any Council approved projects that are subject to the availability of funds.

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

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

1. That $7,672,263 of the year-end surplus be allocated as follows:

a) $500,000 to capital project “Election Services Facility” (Project number 02-75-3702).

b) $177,924 for safety initiatives as recommended by The Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee.

c) The balance of $6,994,339 along with remaining funds in the 2002 Capital Budget, for allocation as determined by Council at a future date.

2. That the Administration bring forward a report regarding any Council approved projects that are subject to the availability of funds.

3. That the Administration bring forward a report with options on the disposition of the surplus funds in 1. c) above for Council’s consideration, including suggestions made by Members of Council.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 18 March 19, 2002 MOTION ON PART 3, put:

3. That the Administration bring forward a report with options on the disposition of the surplus funds in 1. c) above for Council’s consideration, including suggestions made by Members of Council.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, S. Mandel. MOTION ON PARTS 1 AND 2, AS AMENDED, put:

1. That $7,672,263 of the year-end surplus be allocated as follows:

a) $500,000 to capital project “Election Services Facility” (Project number 02-75-3702).

b) $177,924 for safety initiatives as recommended by The Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee.

c) The balance of $6,994,339 along with remaining funds in the 2002 Capital Budget, for allocation as determined by Council at a future date.

2. That the Administration bring forward a report regarding any Council approved projects that are subject to the availability of funds.

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. OPPOSED: S. Mandel. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM E.1.e, AS AMENDED:

1. That $7,672,263 of the year-end surplus be allocated as follows: Corporate Services a) $500,000 to capital project “Election Services Facility” (Project number 02-75-3702).

b) $177,924 for safety initiatives as recommended by The Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 19 March 19, 2002 c) The balance of $6,994,339 along with remaining funds in the 2002 Capital Budget, for allocation as determined by Council at a future date. E.1.e. cont’d. 2. That the Administration bring forward a report regarding any Council approved projects that are subject to the availability of Corporate Services funds. Due: April 23, 2002 3. That the Administration bring forward a report with options on the disposition of the surplus funds in 1. c) above for Council’s consideration, including suggestions made by Members of Council.

E.1.f. Rebating 2002 Business Taxes for Bingo Establishments. 

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

1. That the holders of Bingo Facility Licences (as set out in Attachment 1 Planning & Dev. of the February 12, 2002 Planning and Development Department report) be rebated the 2002 Business Taxes pursuant to s.347(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 (MGA).

2. That the Administration write future Business Assessment and Taxation Bylaws to exempt non-profit Bingo Facility Licence Holders.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Benowski, General Manager, and P. Boutin (City Assessor), 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.l. Concerns Regarding Bingo Facilities located in Casinos.

MOVED E. Gibbons – D. Thiele: That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Gaming expressing concerns about the possibility of Bingo facilities being located in the Casinos after June 30, 2002.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 20 March 19, 2002 REFERRED MOVED R. Hayter – A. Bolstad:

That the following motion be referred to the Executive Committee for Planning & Dev. further discussion and report back to City Council: “MOVED E. Gibbons – D. Thiele (made at the March 19, 2002 Exec. Committee City Council meeting): That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Gaming Due: April 3, 2002 expressing concerns about the possibility of Bingo facilities being located in the Casinos after June 30, 2002.”

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 D. Thiele – M. Phair: That Council meet in private.

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 11:48 p.m.

MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Anderson: That Council meet in public.

CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, J. Melnychuk. Council met in public at 12:15 p.m.

Council recessed at 12:16 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:33 p.m.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 21 March 19, 2002 Councillors J. Batty, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk and D. Thiele were absent.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.c. EPCOR Utilities Inc. – Direction to Recruitment Consultant.

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson:

That the April 12, 2002 Special City Council meeting be cancelled and City Manager City Council interview the 6 candidates selected by the Consultant at their Special City Council Meeting on April 18, 2002.

Councillor J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

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

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.g. Smart Choices for Developing Our Community (Terms of Reference for the Industrial Land Strategy and the Urban Land Intensification Strategy).

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair: That the January 30, 2002 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.

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

Councillors E. Gibbons and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 22 March 19, 2002 Councillors K. Leibovici, J. Batty and R. Hayter entered the meeting.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.f. Welcome to the Students from Overlander School (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith welcomed the Grade 5/6 students from Overlander School, together with their teacher, Laura Wenger.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.g. Smart Choices for Developing Our Community (Terms of Reference for the Industrial Land Strategy and the Urban Land Intensification Strategy).

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; L. Benowski, General Manager, and R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

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

That the January 30, 2002 Planning and Development Department report Planning & Dev. be received for information.

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.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c. Community Services Department Capital Budget Adjustment. 

MOVED S. Mandel – L. Langley:

That the advancement of $340,000 from 2003 to 2002 for Community Community Svcs. Services Capital Project 01-21-5621, Mayliewan: Minimum Park

______City Council Meeting Minutes 23 March 19, 2002 Development, be approved, bringing the total project approval to Corporate Svcs. $534,000.

J. Tustian, General Manager, and B. Anderson, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

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.1.d. Parades in Edmonton Involving the Provision of City Services. 

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley: 1. That $6,000 from Council Contingency funds be set aside for the 2002 Silly Summer Parade, contingent on the Old Strathcona Foundation going forward with the parade.

2. That $6,000 from Council Contingency funds be provided to the 2002 St. Patrick’s Day Organization to cover their parade costs.

REFERRED J. Tustian, General Manager, and K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions. AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel: That a Part 3 be added as follows:

3. That $5,000 be set aside from the 2002 Council Contingency Funds for the Canada Day Parade in the Mill Woods area.

REFERRED J. Tustian, General Manager, and K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 24 March 19, 2002 MOVED K. Leibovici – D. Thiele:

That the following motion and amendment be referred to the Community Svcs. Administration to report back to the Community Services Committee prior to April 30, 2002, on: CS Committee a) a proposed policy for a grant program for City-wide parades; Due: April 29, 2002 b) a proposed budget for the grant program for 2002 and 2003; and c) the policies of other major cities in Canada.

“MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley (made at the March 19, 2002 City Council meeting):

1. That $6,000 from Council Contingency funds be set aside for the 2002 Silly Summer Parade, contingent on the Old Strathcona Foundation going forward with the parade.

2. That $6,000 from Council Contingency funds be provided to the 2002 St. Patrick’s Day Organization to cover their parade costs.

AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel (made at the March 19, 2002 City Council meeting):

That a Part 3 be added as follows:

3. That $5,000 be set aside from the 2002 Council Contingency Funds for the Canada Day Parade in the Mill Woods area.”

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

MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Smith: That Council meet in private.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 25 March 19, 2002 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: L. Langley. ABSENT: K. Leibovici. Council met in private at 3:05 p.m. MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That Council meet in public.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.h. City Auditor 2001 Performance Review and 2002 Contribution Plan.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

1. That David Wiun be provided with a copy of the March 13, 2002 Corporate Svcs. Corporate Services Department report entitled “City Auditor 2001 Performance Evaluation”, and the accompanying binder containing City Auditor detailed information.

2. That the March 13, 2002 Corporate Services Department report and the accompanying binder containing detailed information remain in private. (Sections 17(4) and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).

3. That, as per the City of Edmonton’s management salary compensation program, David Wiun, City Auditor, be granted a 5% in range increase in his salary.

4. That the City Auditor’s 2002 Personal Contribution Plan be approved.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 26 March 19, 2002 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.g. Congratulations to David Wiun (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, congratulated David Wiun, City Auditor, for a job well done in the year 2001.

MOVED A. Bolstad – T. Cavanagh:

That Council recess for 15 minutes and reconvene in private to deal with Item E.1.i. – Strategic Policy Forum – Investment Management and Taxation Policy, and that Council not reconvene in public until 7:00 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided.

Mayor B. Smith and Councillors B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici and J. Melnychuk were absent. MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh: That Council deal with the remaining items in the following order:

G.1.e., G.1.f., H.1.b., L.1.a., L.1.b., L.1.c., L.1.d., L.2.a., L.2.b., F.1.f., H.1.d., M.1.a. and M.1.b.

Councillor R. Hayter entered the meeting.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 27 March 19, 2002 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.e. Purchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7. 

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair: 1. That Council approve the purchase of three surplus non-reserve school sites from Edmonton School District No. 7, known as McQueen, Beverly Heights and Strathearn elementary schools, for a total cost of $1,309,000.

2. That additional unbudgeted funding for demolition and site redevelopment costs of $444,750 be approved.

3. That the land purchase and demolition costs of $1,753,750 be funded from the Parkland Purchase Reserve Account.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; J. Tustian, General Manager, and G. Witt, Community Services Department; and P. Sande, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council’s questions.

B. Armstrong and J. Bradford Green, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

Mayor B. Smith entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

Councillors E. Gibbons and J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

Members of Council requested that Strathearn Elementary School be split out for voting purposes.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 28 March 19, 2002 MOTION ON McQUEEN AND BEVERLY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, put:

1. That Council approve the purchase of two surplus non-reserve Asset Mgmt. & Public school sites from Edmonton School District No. 7, known as Works McQueen and Beverly Heights elementary schools, for a total cost of $1,110,000. Community Svcs. 2. That additional unbudgeted funding for demolition and site redevelopment costs of $153,750 be approved. Corporate Svcs.

3. That the land purchase and demolition costs of $1,263,750 be funded from the Parkland Purchase Reserve Account.

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

1. That Council approve the purchase of Strathearn Elementary School surplus non-reserve school site from Edmonton School District No. 7, for a total cost of $199,000.

2. That additional unbudgeted funding for demolition and site redevelopment costs of $291,000 be approved.

3. That the land purchase and demolition costs of $490,000 be funded from the Parkland Purchase Reserve Account.

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

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele: That the motion on Strathearn Elementary School be reconsidered.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 29 March 19, 2002 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. MOTION ON STRATHEARN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, put:

1. That Council approve the purchase of Strathearn Elementary Asset Mgmt. & Public School surplus non-reserve school site from Edmonton School Works District No. 7, for a total cost of $199,000.

2. That additional unbudgeted funding for demolition and site Community Svcs. redevelopment costs of $291,000 be approved. Corporate Svcs. 3. That the land purchase and demolition costs of $490,000 be funded from the Parkland Purchase Reserve Account.

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

G.1.f. Election Signs on Public Boulevards. 

MOVED A. Bolstad – S. Mandel:

1. That the February 25, 2002 Transportation and Streets Department Transportation & Streets report be received for information.

2. That the Director of Traffic Operations give consideration to changing the City’s Guidelines for the Placement of Election Signs on City Road Right-of-way as follows, that:

a. a distance of 20 metres between the signs of the same candidate be required, and

b. for the General Municipal Election, the period in which election signs will be allowed on public property be restricted to beginning on the day after Labour Day.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; D. Aitken, Planning and Development Department; S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); and R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 30 March 19, 2002 CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: J. Melnychuk. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.b. Big City Mayors’ Caucus – Ottawa.

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley:

That this item be postponed to the April 9, 2002 City Council meeting. Mayor

Due: April 9, 2002 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.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 13006 – To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2002).

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to finance, and assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvements (New Construction) in the amount of $8,255.00.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 31 March 19, 2002 L.1.b. Bylaw 13007 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess Commercial Alley, Removal and Construction Local Improvement (2002), Alley West of 109 Street from 102 Avenue to 103 Avenue.

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Commercial Alley, Removal and Construction Local Improvement (2002), Alley West of 109 Street from 102 Avenue to 103 Avenue in the amount of $106,445.00.

L.1.c. Bylaw 12967 - 2002 Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw. 

PURPOSE

To authorize the supplementary assessment of improvements for the 2002 taxation year.

L.1.d. Bylaw 12996 - Task Force on Affordable Housing. 

PURPOSE

To establish a Task Force on Affordable Housing.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 13006 and 13007 be read a first time. Corporate Svcs.

And, Bylaws 12967 and 12996 be read a first time.

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.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 32 March 19, 2002 L.2.a. Bylaw 12969 (as amended) - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess the Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement (2002). 

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess the Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement (2002) in the amount of $342,950.00.

L.2.b. Bylaw 12970 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton Construct, Finance, and Assess Turnbay Construction Local Improvement (2002) on Roper Road near 86 Street. 

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance, and assess Turnbay Construction Local Improvement (2002) on Roper Road near 86 Street in the amount of $65,000.00.

MOVED L. Langley – T. Cavanagh:

That the amendments to Bylaw 12969 outlined in Attachment 1 (of the Corporate Svcs March 1, 2002 Corporate Services Department report – Item L.2.a. – Bylaw 12969, as amended) be approved.

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.

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh: That Bylaws 12967, 12996, 12969, as amended, and 12970 be read a second time.

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.

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh: That Bylaws 12967 and 12996 be considered for third reading.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 33 March 19, 2002 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.

MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 12967, 12996, 12969, as amended, and 12970 be read a third Distribution List time. 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.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.f. Task Force on Affordable Housing – Budget. 

MOVED M. Phair – E. Gibbons:

1. That the March 15, 2002 Community Services Department report Community Svcs. be received for information.

2. That up to $38,000 be provided from the 2002 Council Corporate Svcs Contingency Fund for the Task Force on Affordable Housing.

A.B. Maurer, City Manager; and K. Barnhart, Community Services Department, 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.

______City Council Meeting Minutes 34 March 19, 2002 H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.d. Task Force on Affordable Housing Appointments.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele:

That the individuals outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2002 Office City Manager of the City Manager report, be appointed to the Task Force on Affordable Housing.

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.

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.1.a. Business Tax Task Force (B. Smith).

This item was laid over to the April 9, 2002 City Council meeting.

M.1.b. Process to Gain Operational Control of the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Tourism and Edmonton Research and Advanced Technology Centre (D. Thiele).

MOVED D. Thiele – M. Phair: That the Administration prepare a report, for the April 23, 2002 City Council meeting, detailing the process that the City of Edmonton needs to follow to gain operational control of the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Tourism and the Edmonton Research and Advanced Technology Centre.

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

______City Council Meeting Minutes 35 March 19, 2002 LOST FOR THE MOTION: K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele, OPPOSED: B. Smith; J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel. ABSENT: B. Anderson.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Ward Boundaries (M. Phair).

Councillor M. Phair stated at the next regular meeting of City Council, he will move:

That the Office of the City Clerk bring forward a draft of the required amendments to Bylaw 11388, a Bylaw to Set Council Composition and Ward Boundaries, including proposed ward boundaries, to divide the City into 12 wards with 1 Councillor to be elected per ward effective for the 2004 general municipal election.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK

______City Council Meeting Minutes 36 March 19, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING INDEX TO MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS A.1. CALL TO ORDER...... 1 A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA...... 2 A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES...... 3 B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS B.1.a. High School Provincial Basketball Championships (B. Anderson)...... 3 B.1.b. Edmonton Journal Indoor Games (K. Leibovici)...... 3 B.1.c. Contribution to Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre of Excellence (B. Smith)...... 4 B.1.d. 4th Annual Smart City Awards (B. Smith)...... 4 B.1.e. Welcome to the Students from St. Bernard School, Drummondville, Quebec (B. Smith)...... 17 B.1.f. Welcome to the Students from Overlander School (B. Smith)...... 23 B.1.g. Congratulations to David Wiun (B. Smith)...... 27 D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES D.1.a. Senior’s Safe Houses (M. Phair)...... 11 D.1.b. Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) (M. Phair)...... 12 D.1.c. Property Tax Increases (M. Phair)...... 12 D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES D.2.a. Protecting City Trees from Drought (B. Smith). ...... 5 D.2.b. Public Lakes for Swimming and Water Sports (B. Smith). ...... 13 D.2.c. The Status of “Brownfields” in Edmonton (B. Smith). ...... 13 D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS D.3.a. Process to Review the Use of the Rossdale Power Plant...... 5 D.3.b City of Edmonton Council Team Building Session Report...... 5 E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS E.1.a. 2002 Tax Public Auction Resolution. ...... 6 E.1.b. Alberta Capital Region Governance Review – Minister’s Response/Commentary. ...... 14 E.1.c. Notice of Intention to Designate the Birks Building located at 10113 - 104 Street as a Municipal Historic Resource. ...... 6 E.1.d. Collection of Unpaid Waste Fees. ...... 7 E.1.e. 2001 Year-end Operating and Capital Results. ...... 16/18 E.1.f. Rebating 2002 Business Taxes for Bingo Establishments. ...... 20 E.1.g. Smart Choices for Developing Our Community (Terms of Reference for the Industrial Land Strategy and the Urban Land Intensification Strategy)....... 22/23 E.1.h. City Auditor 2001 Performance Review and 2002 Contribution Plan...... 26 E.1.j. Citizen-at-Large Appointment to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board...... 7 E.1.k. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – Members Survey on Three R’s Report. ...... 7 E.1.l. Concerns Regarding Bingo Facilities located in Casinos...... 20 F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS F.1.a. Community Services Department – Capital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium Field Restoration. ...... 7 F.1.b. Golf Courses – 2002 Market Adjusted Green Fees. ...... 7 F.1.c. Community Services Department Capital Budget Adjustment. ...... 23 F.1.d. Parades in Edmonton Involving the Provision of City Services. ...... 24 F.1.e. Purchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7 (Available Parkland). ...... 8 F.1.f. Task Force on Affordable Housing – Budget...... 34 G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS G.1.a. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4108 Whitemud Road from Constance M. Reid. ...... 8 G.1.b. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4112 Whitemud Road

______City Council Meeting Minutes 37 March 19, 2002 from Muriel Florence Bryant. ...... 9 G.1.c. Expropriation of Sub-Surface Strata Utility Right-of-Way Located at 4116 Whitemud Road from Kenneth L. Bowes and Ruth C. Bowes. ...... 9 G.1.d. Capital Budget Adjustment – Commonwealth Stadium. ...... 10 G.1.e. Purchase of Three Surplus Non-Reserve School Sites from Edmonton School District No. 7. ...... 28 G.1.f. Election Signs on Public Boulevards. ...... 30 G.1.g. Settlement of an Acquisition of Land under Section 30 of the Expropriation Act on the South Side of 45 Avenue (Whitemud Drive) and West of Meridian Street from Wilfred and Melvin Seutter...... 10 H. OTHER REPORTS H.1.a. Proclamation of Annual Civic Holiday. ...... 11 H.1.b. Big City Mayors’ Caucus – Ottawa...... 31 H.1.c. EPCOR Utilities Inc. – Direction to Recruitment Consultant...... 22 H.1.d. Task Force on Affordable Housing Appointments...... 35 L. BYLAWS L.1.a. Bylaw 13006 – To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess Aerial Line Alley Lighting Local Improvement (New Construction 2002)...... 31 L.1.b. Bylaw 13007 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess Commercial Alley, Removal and Construction Local Improvement (2002), Alley West of 109 Street from 102 Avenue to 103 Avenue....... 32 L.1.c. Bylaw 12967 - 2002 Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw. ...... 32 L.1.d. Bylaw 12996 - Task Force on Affordable Housing. ...... 32 L.2.a. Bylaw 12969 (as amended) - To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Construct, Finance, and Assess the Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvement (2002). ...... 33 L.2.b. Bylaw 12970 - To Authorize the City of Edmonton Construct, Finance, and Assess Turnbay Construction Local Improvement (2002) on Roper Road near 86 Street. ...... 33 M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE M.1.a. Business Tax Task Force (B. Smith)...... 35 M.1.b. Process to Gain Operational Control of the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Tourism and Edmonton Research and Advanced Technology Centre (D. Thiele)...... 35 N. NOTICES OF MOTION N.1.a. Ward Boundaries (M. Phair)...... 36 O. ADJOURNMENT...... 36

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