Minutes for City Council June 19, 2007 Meeting

Council Minutes June 19, 2007

Present: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Also In Attendance: A. B. Maurer, City Manager D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. Call to Order Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Councillor E. Gibbons was absent.

Opening Prayer Pastor Donita Wiebe-Neufeld, First Mennonite Church, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. Adoption of Agenda

Moved M. Phair – M. Nickel: That the June 19, 2007, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes: a. Additions: E.14. Surplus School Sites – School Building Envelope E.15. June 7, 2007, Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Assessment and Taxation of Farm Buildings P.8. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL014) P.9. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL015) P.10. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL016)

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b. Request for Postponement:

E.12. Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustments - Delayed, Recosted and New Capital Projects

That the June 13, 2007, Corporate Business Planning CBP Department report 2007CBP029 be postponed to the July Due: July 3/07 3, 2007, City Council meeting, as first item of business at 1st item at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

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

A.3. Adoption of Minutes

Moved T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele: That the following meeting minutes be adopted:  May 22, 2007, City Council  May 14, 2007, City Council Public Hearing Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

A.4. Protocol Items

Association of Alberta Award of Excellence (M. Phair) On behalf of City Council, Councillor M. Phair congratulated the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) upon winning the Library Association of Alberta Award of Excellence for its teen services. This award recognizes EPL’s commitment to bringing teens into the library by enhancing its activities, collections and services for young people. Teen programming in general has increased at the EPL on an ongoing basis. The Library held 93 teen programs in 2005, which were attended by 1,095 teens. In 2006, the number of programs offered increased and overall attendance was up by 55 per cent. Kathleen Pine and Wendy Gronnestad-Damur were responsible for this teen program.

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillor M. Phair presented the award to Kathleen Pine, who was present in Chamber.

National Aboriginal Day (R. Hayter) Edmonton’s National Aboriginal Day events begin today and run through to June 24th. This year’s festivities will continue to celebrate the spirit and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people with a theme of “Embracing Our Future.” On behalf of City Council, Councillor R. Hayter encouraged all Edmontionians to take in some of the many activities and celebrations being held in our city.

Welcome to Peter Mass (D. Thiele) Councillor D. Thiele introduced Peter Mass, from the Vossloh Kiepe Corporation (a leader in the rail infrastructure and rail technology markets). His firm supplied the electrical and mechanical components of the Vancouver trolley bus 2242, which is due to arrive in Edmonton this week.

Salute to Excellence (J. Batty) On June 13, 2007, the Salute to Excellence Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Winspear Centre. On behalf of City Council, Councillor J. Batty congratulated the following inductees: Arts and Culture Hall of Fame (honours outstanding individuals and groups whose body of work in arts and culture has brought recognition to the city of Edmonton):  Walter Jule  Made McCready Community Services Hall of Fame (honours outstanding individuals or organizations who have made a significant and/or lifetime contribution to community which enhances the quality of life in the city of Edmonton):  Margaret Weir Andrekson  Krishan Joshee  Dr. Dianne Kipnes and Irving Kipnes  Rev. Donald Mayne Sports Hall of Fame (honours Edmontionians who worked tirelessly to achieve excellence in sports):  Orville Franchuk  Don Horwood  Leigh McMillan  Danielle Peers

Mayor’s Evening for the Arts (J. Batty) At the June 11, 2007, Mayor’s Evening for the Arts, the magnificent relationship between the arts community and business world was recognized. This relationship was instrumental in our city being named Canada’s Cultural Capital for 2007. On behalf of City Council, Councillor J. Batty acknowledged the significant contributions made by both the arts and business communities that continue build Edmonton’s cultural reputation.

International Triathlon Union’s World Cup Series (S. Mandel) Spread across five continents, the International Triathlon Union’s World Cup Series features 16 events, which attract hundreds of thousands of spectators and are broadcast to 144 countries around the world. 2007 marks the tenth year in a row that Edmonton has had an international profile in this exciting sport. J. D. Hole is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton BG Triathlon World Cup. Sheila O’Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of the Edmonton Triathlon World Cup organization, as well as Director of the ITU Triathlon World Cup Series for the International Triathlon Union. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel read out and presented the official City of Edmonton proclamation to Sheila O’Kelly and J. D. Hole. Those Board and staff members present in Chamber were also recognized.

Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal (S. Mandel) The Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism was established in 1989 and is given to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to humanity. In May of this year, City employee John Tomczak was presented this prestigious award in a ceremony at the World Academy of Medicine’s Integrated Medicine Conference in Warsaw, Poland. John established the Magda Tomczak Children’s Aid Foundation in memory of his daughter Magda, which helps children around the world receive medical treatment. The Foundation also provides support for families by helping defray medical-related expenses; has flown doctors to other countries to perform surgeries; has flown doctors to Canada to train; supplies much needed medical equipment; and provides humanitarian aid. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel presented John with a certificate of appreciation.

New Playground - Rundle Park (S. Mandel) Mayor S. Mandel recently attended the grand re-opening of the Rundle Park Playground. The park includes innovative and safe playground equipment, durable and environmentally friendly materials, free flow play areas, sensory manipulation pods, access to pond and water features, and much more. On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel congratulated all those involved in this wonderful project. A special thank you was extended to Gregg Distributors whose employees’ Sunshine Fund Charity Program raised $110,000 towards the park’s construction.

B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

B.1. Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items Council selected the following items for debate: E.1., E.2., E.3., E.6., E.8., E.9., E.10., E.11., E.13., E.14., E.15., J.1., J.2., and private items P.4., P.5., P.6. and P.10. D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Phair – L. Sloan:

D. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.1. Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of Industrial Land

That the revised due date of August 28, 2007, be Planning & Dev. approved. Due: Aug. 28/07

D.2. Alternate Sources of Revenue – Responsible Hospitality Institute Program

That the revised due date of November 13, 2007, be Corporate Svcs. approved. Due: Nov. 13/07

E. REPORTS

E.4. Sole Source Agreement - 170 Street, from 9 Avenue to North of Ellerslie Road

1. That the widening of 170 Street project, from 9 Avenue Transportation to north of Ellerslie Road, be approved for 2007 construction.

2. That a sole source agreement with Qualico Item E.4. cont. Developments Ltd. for the cost of sharing road works City Manager on 170 Street, from 9 Avenue to north of Ellerslie Road for $466,000, including GST, be approved, and that the agreement be in a form acceptable to the City Manager.

E.5. 2007 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Arts Operating Program Grant Recommendations

That the 2007 Community Investment Arts Operating EAC Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 23, 2007 Edmonton Arts Council report 2007EAC003, be approved.

E.7. Art Gallery of Alberta 2007 “Keeping the Doors Open” Community Investment Grant - Second Instalment and Request for Additional Funding

That, as per City Policy C211F, payment of the second Community Svcs. instalment of the Art Gallery of Alberta’s 2007 Community AGA Investment Grant in the amount of $96,612 be approved.

P. PRIVATE

P.1. Civic Agency Appointments – Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board

That the individual outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 12, City Manager 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA15 be appointed to the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board for the term ending December 31, 2008.

P.2. Civic Agency Appointments – Assessment Review Board and Subdivision and Appeal Board

1. That the composition of the Subdivision and City Manager Development Appeal Board be increased from “up to 18 members” to “up to 20 members.” 2. That the appointment recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 6, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA16 be approved.

P.3. Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Licence Agreement

1. That a Licence Agreement with the Edmonton Eskimo Community Svcs. Football Club in accordance with the Terms and Conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 25, 2007, Community Services Department report 2007CSR014 be approved, and that the Licence Agreement be acceptable in the form to the City Manager. 2. That the May 25, 2007, Community Services Department report 2007CSR014 remain private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.7. Direction to Fill Vacancies – Community Services Advisory Board

That the individuals outlined in Attachment 1 of the City Manager May 17, 2007, Office of the City Manager report 2007CACA13 be appointed to the Community Services Advisory Board for the term ending December 31, 2007.

P.8. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL014)

1. That Administration be authorized to conclude Corporate Svcs. negotiations and finalize a settlement agreement as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL014. 2. That the May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL014 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.9. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL015)

1. That Administration be authorized to conclude Corporate Svcs. negotiations and finalize a settlement agreement as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL015. 2. That May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL015 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried

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

E. REPORTS

E.1. Edmonton Police Commission 2006 Activity Report Moved M. Phair – J. Batty: That item E.1. be dealt with now. For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

Moved M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That the Edmonton Police Commission 2006 Activity Police Report to Council, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May Commission 26, 2007, Edmonton Police Commission report 2007CAPO03, be received for information.

B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear Moved M. Phair – K. Leibovici: That the following item be dealt with at 2 p.m.: E.11. St. Francis Xavier Field House Proposal – Partnership with Edmonton Catholic Schools Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.8. Bylaw 14587 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 14380 – Arterial Roads for Development Moved M. Phair – K. Leibovici:

That Bylaw 14587 be referred to the June 26, 2007, Transportation Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting to hear from speakers. TPW Committee Due: June 26/07

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES

J.1. Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan)

J.2. Rent Increases (D. Thiele) Moved K. Leibovici – L. Sloan:

That the following reports be referred to the Agenda Review ARC Committee to determine a date for consideration at an Due: July 3/07 appropriate Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting: 1. April 25, 2007, Transportation Department report Transportation 2007TD6446 [Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic]. 2. May 31, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works AMPW Department report 2007PW5360 [Rent Increases].

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

F. FIRST READING BYLAWS

F.1. Bylaw 14591 - Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 10 Years

F.2. Bylaw 14593 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Land Drainage Projects – 25 Years

F.3. Bylaw 14592 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 25 Years

F.4. Bylaw 14606 - Designation of the R.G.J. Smith Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

F.6. Bylaw 14335 - Sewers Use Bylaw Amendment No. 23

Moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14591, 14593 and 14592 be read a first time. Corporate Svcs.

That Bylaws 14606 and 14335 be read a first time. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

Moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel: That Bylaws 14606 and 14335 be read a second time. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

Moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel: That Bylaws 14606 and 14335 be considered for third reading. Carried

For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons. Moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14606 and 14335 be read a third time. Distribution List

H. THIRD READING BYLAWS

H.1. Bylaw 14601 - Amendment to the Windermere Neighbourhood Structure Plan Councillors K. Krushell and D. Thiele were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 14601 and therefore abstained from voting. Councillors K. Krushell and D. Thiele left the meeting. Moved B. Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14601 be read a third time. Distribution List

Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel, L. Sloan. Opposed: J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. Absent: K. Krushell, E. Gibbons, D. Thiele.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

C.1. Road Safety Issues at 73 Avenue and 83 Street (M. Phair)

In late May a traffic fatality claimed the life of a six-year-old Transportation child. I would like the following information (with input from the Edmonton Police Service, as appropriate): TPW Committee 1. The collision took place at 73 Avenue and 83 Street – Due: Aug. 21/07 is there a history of accidents/collisions at this location? 2. Has this location been reviewed over the past five years regarding a crosswalk, crosswalk light, signalized pedestrian crossing or full signals? Does the City have recent traffic counts?

3. With the close location of a school, does this affect the Item C.1. cont. City’s analysis of this location? 4. Are there any suggestions for improving the safety of this location from Administration or Police? I would like this inquiry to return to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.

C.2. Public Order/Disorder (M. Phair)

I would like the following information from Administration Planning & Dev. with input from the Edmonton Police Commission and Service: CS Committee 1. What standards of public order/disorder have cities Due: Aug. 20/07 considered and/or implemented (examples might include Saskatoon and Vancouver)? 2. In reviewing bylaws and police policy, what is currently in place to handle public disorder? 3. Are there areas that either Administration or Police might suggest need to be reconsidered? 4. What research/information is available regarding the breakdown of public order and actions to solve public disorder? I would like this report to return to the Community Services Committee.

C.3. Panhandling (S. Mandel)

That Administration, in cooperation with the Edmonton Planning & Dev. Police Service, bring forward a report outlining Bylaw Due: Aug. 28/07 options to deal with panhandling issues.

C.4. Concrete Road Construction (S. Mandel)

I would like Administration to provide a report to the Transportation Transportation and Public Works Committee as to: TPW Committee 1. What locations in our city have we used concrete for road construction and surfacing? Due: Aug. 21/07 2. What has been its utility and how has it performed? 3. Is there a premium for constructing roads out of concrete? 4. If there is a premium, can you compare it to other cities that use concrete roads.

E. REPORTS

E.2. Criteria for the Approval of Non-routine Adjustments to Water Rates

Moved M. Phair – S. Mandel:

That the criteria for approval of non-routine adjustments to Corporate Svcs. EPCOR Water Services Inc. water rates, as listed in Attachment 1 of the Corporate Services Department report 2007COF002, be approved.

R. Rosychuk and C. Engelking, Corporate Services Department; L. Chan, EPCOR; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons.

E.3. Sustainable Buildings Policy C532

Moved K. Krushell – D. Thiele:

That Sustainable Buildings Policy C532, as outlined in AMPW Attachment 1 of the May 22, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW9723, be approved.

K. C. Er, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, K. Leibovici, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Opposed: R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel. Absent: E. Gibbons.

E.6. 2007 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Celebrations Grant Recommendations

Moved K. Krushell – T. Cavanagh: That the 2007 Community Investment Program Celebrations Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 23, 2007, Edmonton Arts Council report 2007EAC004, be approved. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved D. Thiele – L. Sloan: That item E.6. be postponed to 1:30 p.m. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Opposed: J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel. Absent: E. Gibbons. (continued on page 16)

E.8. Municipal Sustainability Initiative Recommendations

Moved T. Cavanagh – D. Thiele: That $23.91 million of the 2007/08 Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding be allocated as follows (as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 28, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP030):  $17.39 million for Arterial/Collector Road Rehabilitation  $3.30 million for St. Francis Xavier Field House  $3.22 million for Community and Recreation Facility cost escalation P. Tarnawsky, General Manager, Corporate Business Planning Department, made a presentation. A. B. Maurer, City Manager; M. Koziol, Transportation Department; P. Tarnawsky, General Manager, and. A. Giesbrecht, Corporate Business Planning Department, answered Council's questions. Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Nickel presided. Moved S. Mandel – J. Melnychuk: That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: E. Gibbons, D. Thiele. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Motion on Item E.8., put:

That $23.91 million of the 2007/08 Municipal Sustainability CBP Initiative funding be allocated as follows (as outlined in

Attachment 3 of the May 28, 2007, Corporate Business Planning Department report 2007CBP030):  $17.39 million for Arterial/Collector Road Rehabilitation  $3.30 million for St. Francis Xavier Field House  $3.22 million for Community and Recreation Facility cost escalation

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

Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding Formula

Moved S. Mandel – R. Hayter:

That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs Mayor (with copies to the Premier, Minister of Finance, and CBP Minister of Treasury Board) indicating Council expects that the Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding formula would be based on population not on equalized assessment, and that the City of Edmonton proceed with planning based upon the Government of Alberta’s funding commitment for ten years.

Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons, L. Sloan. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

E.13. April 2007 Projected Year-end Operating Results Moved B. Anderson, - M. Nickel: That item E.13. be dealt with now. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Opposed: J. Batty. Absent: T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Sloan.

Moved D. Thiele – K. Leibovici:

That the May 29, 2007, Corporate Services Department Corporate Svcs. report 2007COF044 be received for information.

A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, L. Sloan. Orders of the Day were called. Council recessed at 11:56 a.m. Council reconvened at 1:34 p.m. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel presided. Mayor S. Mandel, Councillor E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici and D. Thiele were absent.

E.6. 2007 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Celebrations Grant Recommendations (continued from page 14)

That the 2007 Community Investment Program EAC Celebrations Grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 23, 2007, Edmonton Arts Council report 2007EAC004, be approved.

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

E.10. Allocation of 2007 Workers Compensation Board Rebate Moved M. Phair – L. Sloan: That item E.10. be dealt with now. Carried For the Motion: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

Moved T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That the 2007 Workers Compensation Board Rebate be Corporate Svcs. allocated as follows (as outlined in the June 6, 2007, CBP Corporate Services Department report 2007COF057): a. $2,500,000 to the 2007 Capital Budget. b. $117,000 to fund Safety related initiatives.

J. Tustian, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions. Mayor S. Mandel, Councillors K. Leibovici and D. Thiele entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Opposed: L. Sloan. Absent: E. Gibbons.

E.14. Surplus School Sites - School Building Envelope

Moved M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That item E.14. be dealt with now. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Opposed: J. Batty, M. Nickel. Absent: E. Gibbons. Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons (Made at the December 12, 2006, City Council meeting): That the school building envelope available for first-time home ownership housing be no more than 10% of the overall school and park site. T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. Lost

For the Motion: B. Anderson, M. Nickel. Opposed: S. Mandel; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: E. Gibbons. Moved M. Phair – D. Thiele:

That the May 31, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works AMPW Department report 2007PW5100rev be received for information.

E.11. St. Francis Xavier Field House Proposal - Partnership with Edmonton Catholic Schools

Moved K. Krushell – L. Sloan:

1. That a contribution of $9.36 million towards the Community Svcs. construction of the St. Francis Xavier Field House be CBP approved. 2. That Administration be directed to: a. Negotiate and enter into an agreement with Edmonton Catholic Schools to construct a jointly owned field house on the Johnny Bright Sports Park, adjacent to St. Francis Xavier School; agreement to be in a form and content acceptable City Manager to the City Manager. b. Negotiate and enter into an agreement with Edmonton Catholic Schools pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the facility; agreement to be in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager. Part 2.c. c. Include funding for the City’s share of the estimated Due: 2009 net operating costs ($140,000) as part of the 2009 Budget Operating Budget

R. Jevne and L. Cochrane, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions. Councillor E. Gibbons entered the meeting.

R. Smyth, Community Services Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: M. Nickel.

E.9. Allocating New Provincial Capital Dollars – Affordable Housing

Moved T. Cavanagh – L. Sloan: 1. That the Proposed Road Map for 2006 to 2010 Cornerstones Plan Implementation (Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW1741), including Provincial block funding for housing from 2007 to 2009 and other City-supported housing projects, be approved. 2. That Administration be authorized to allocate approved budget funding according to the approved road map for 2006 to 2010. 3. That the responsibility for allocation of the proposed road map funding of $16 million for transitional housing units from 2007 to 2009 be transferred to the Edmonton Housing Trust Fund T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Nickel presided. Moved S. Mandel – J. Batty: That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided. T. Loat, Asset Management and Public Works Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.

1. That the Proposed Road Map for 2006 to 2010 AMPW Cornerstones Plan Implementation (Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW1741), including Provincial block funding for housing from 2007 to 2009 and other City-supported housing projects, be approved. 2. That Administration be authorized to allocate approved Part 2 budget funding according to the approved road map for Corporate Svcs. 2006 to 2010. CBP 3. That the responsibility for allocation of the proposed road map funding of $16 million for transitional housing units from 2007 to 2009 be transferred to the Edmonton Housing Trust Fund

Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Opposed: M. Nickel. Council recessed at 3:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:06 p.m. Councillors B. Anderson, R. Hayter, M. Nickel and D. Thiele were absent. Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor M. Phair presided.

E.15. June 7, 2007, Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Assessment and Taxation of Farm Buildings Moved S. Mandel – M. Phair:

1. That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs Mayor and Housing indicating that City Council agrees with Planning & Dev. the extension of the timeline for the exemption from assessment and taxation of farm buildings within the annexed areas. 2. That the letter request that the Province provide a grant in lieu of taxes equivalent to the taxes that would have been collected if this exemption was not in place.

Councillors B. Anderson, R. Hayter and M. Nickel entered the meeting.

Acting Mayor M. Phair vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Nickel presided. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: D. Thiele. Deputy Mayor M. Nickel vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

F.5. Bylaw 14618 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 15 D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan: That Bylaw 14618 be read a first time. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan: That Bylaw 14618 be read a second time. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan: That Bylaw 14618 be considered for third reading. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Absent: D. Thiele.

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:

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

Bylaw 14618 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 15 – Edmonton Taxi Cab CommissionTerm of Service

Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:

That the term of service for Clint Mellors and Steve City Manager Zurawell, members of the Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission, be extended to September 12, 2007

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. Opposed: R. Hayter. Absent: D. Thiele.

F.7. Bylaw 14336 - Sewers Bylaw Amendment No. 11

Moved J. Melnychuk – M. Phair: That Bylaw 14336 be read a first time. J. Hodgson, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Opposed: K. Leibovici, L. Sloan. Absent: M. Nickel.

Moved J. Melnychuk – R. Hayter: That Bylaw 14336 be read a second time. Carried

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

Moved J. Melnychuk – R. Hayter: That Bylaw 14336 be considered for third reading. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Absent: M. Nickel.

Moved J. Melnychuk – M. Phair:

Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Opposed: K. Leibovici. Absent: M. Nickel.

R. NOTICES OF MOTION

R.1. One-time Grant to E4C (S. Mandel) Mayor S. Mandel stated that at the next regular City Council meeting, he will move: 1. That the City of Edmonton provide a one-time grant of $60,000 to E4C to undertake the following capital and upgrading projects, as outlined in the June 2007, letter from Michael Farris. 2. That the June 7, 2007, letter from Michael Farris, Executive Director, E4C, be referred to Administration to discuss with Kids in the Hall additional storage requirements and provide a report back to the Transportation and Public Works Committee no later than January 2008.

P. PRIVATE

Moved D. Thiele – M. Nickel: That Council meet in private to discuss the following items: P.4. Acquisition of Land in River Valley Section 25 of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act P.5. Bargaining Update – Verbal Section 24 of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act P.6. Staffing Update - Verbal Sections 17, 19 and 24 of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act P.10. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL016) Sections 25 and 27 of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. Council met in private at 4:43 p.m.

Moved M. Nickel – J. Batty: That Council meet in public. Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, D. Thiele. Absent: L. Sloan. Council met in public at 5:32 p.m.

P.4. Acquisition of Land in River Valley Moved J. Batty – T. Cavanagh:

1. That the acquisition of property, in accordance with the AMPW price and terms outlined in the May 31, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW9697, be approved. 2. That a capital budget adjustment to the Park Land Acquisition profile #07-28-0002, in the amount identified

in the May 31, 2007, Asset Management and Public Item P.4. cont. Works Department report 2007PW9697, be approved. 3. That the May 31, 2007, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2007PW9697 remain private pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Carried For the Motion: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, D. Thiele. Opposed: M. Phair. Absent: L. Sloan.

P.5. Bargaining Update – Verbal Moved J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:

1. That Attachment A of the June 19, 2007, Corporate Corporate Svcs. Services Department presentation be approved. 2. That Attachment B of the June 19, 2007, Corporate Services Department presentation be approved. 3. That the June 19, 2007, Corporate Services Department presentation remain private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

P.6. Staffing Update - Verbal Moved J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:

That the verbal report be received for information and Corporate Svcs. remain private pursuant to sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

P.10. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL016) Moved J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:

1. That Administration be authorized to conclude Corporate Svcs. negotiations and finalize a settlement agreement as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL016. 2. That May 23, 2007, Corporate Services Department report 2007COL016 remain private pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

S. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

______Mayor City Clerk

INDEX CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 19, 2007 A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS...... 1 A.1. Call to Order...... 1 Opening Prayer...... 1 A.2. Adoption of Agenda...... 1 A.3. Adoption of Minutes...... 2 A.4. Protocol Items...... 2 Year of Teen (M. Phair)...... 2 National Aboriginal Day (R. Hayter)...... 3 Welcome to Peter Mass (D. Thiele)...... 3 Salute to Excellence (J. Batty)...... 3 Mayor’s Evening for the Arts (J. Batty)...... 4 International Triathlon Union’s World Cup Series (S. Mandel)...... 4 Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal (S. Mandel)...... 4 New Playground - Rundle Park (S. Mandel)...... 5 B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS...... 5 B.1. Items Selected for Debate and Vote on Remaining Items...... 5 B.2. Time Specifics and Decision to Hear...... 8 C. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES...... 11 C.1. Road Safety Issues at 73 Avenue and 83 Street (M. Phair)...... 11 C.2. Public Order/Disorder (M. Phair)...... 12 C.3. Panhandling (S. Mandel)...... 12 C.4. Concrete Road Construction (S. Mandel)...... 12 D. STATUS OF REPORTS...... 5 D.1. Methods and Strategies – Competitiveness of Industrial Land...... 5 D.2. Alternate Sources of Revenue – Responsible Hospitality Institute Program...... 5 E. REPORTS...... 5 E.1. Edmonton Police Commission 2006 Activity Report...... 8 E.2. Criteria for the Approval of Non-routine Adjustments to Water Rates...... 13 E.3. Sustainable Buildings Policy C532...... 13 E.4. Sole Source Agreement - 170 Street, from 9 Avenue to North of Ellerslie Road...... 5 E.5. 2007 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Arts Operating Program Grant Recommendations...... 6 E.6. 2007 Edmonton Arts Council Community Investment Program Celebrations Grant Recommendations...... 13/16 E.7. Art Gallery of Alberta 2007 “Keeping the Doors Open” Community Investment Grant - Second Instalment and Request for Additional Funding...... 6 E.8. Municipal Sustainability Initiative Recommendations...... 14 Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding Formula...... 15

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E.9. Allocating New Provincial Capital Dollars – Affordable Housing.....19 E.10. Allocation of 2007 Workers ompensation Board Rebate...... 16 E.11. St. Francis Xavier Field House Proposal - Partnership with Edmonton Catholic Schools...... 18 E.12. Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustments - Delayed, Recosted and New Capital Projects...... 2 E.13. April 2007 Projected Year-end Operating Results...... 15 E.14. Surplus School Sites - School Building Envelope...... 17 E.15. June 7, 2007, Letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Assessment and Taxation of Farm Buildings...... 20 F. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS...... 8 F.1. Bylaw 14591 - Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 10 Years...... 10 F.2. Bylaw 14593 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Land Drainage Projects – 25 Years...... 10 F.3. Bylaw 14592 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Sanitary Drainage Projects – 25 Years...... 10 F.4. Bylaw 14606 - Designation of the R.G.J. Smith Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource...... 10 F.5. Bylaw 14618 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 15...... 21 Bylaw 14618 - Taxi Bylaw Amendment No. 15 – Edmonton Taxi Cab CommissionTerm of Service...... 22F.6.F.6...... 10 F.6. Bylaw 14335 - Sewers Use Bylaw Amendment No. 23...... 10 F.7. Bylaw 14336 - Sewers Bylaw Amendment No. 11...... 22 F.8. Bylaw 14587 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 14380 – Arterial Roads for Development...... 9 H. THIRD READING BYLAWS...... 11 H.1. Bylaw 14601 - Amendment to the Windermere Neighbourhood Structure Plan...... 11 J. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES...... 9 J.1. Anthony Henday – Impacts of Increased Noise and Traffic (K. Leibovici/L. Sloan)...... 9 J.2. Rent Increases (D. Thiele)...... 9 P. PRIVATE...... 24 P.1. Civic Agency Appointments – Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board 6 P.2. Civic Agency Appointments – Assessment Review Board and Subdivision and Appeal Board...... 6 P.3. Edmonton Eskimo Football Club Licence Agreement...... 7 P.4. Acquisition of Land in River Valley...... 24 P.5. Bargaining Update – Verbal...... 25 P.6. Staffing Update - Verbal...... 25 P.7. Direction to Fill Vacancies – Community Services Advisory Board...7

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P.8. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL014)....7 P.9. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL015)....7 P.10. Proposed Settlement of an Expropriation of Land (2007COL016). .26 R. NOTICES OF MOTION...... 23 R.1. One-time Grant to E4C (S. Mandel)...... 23 S. ADJOURNMENT...... 26

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