Minutes for City Council May 17, 2005 Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MINUTESTuesday, May 17, 2005PRESENT: 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. Sinclair, Office of the City ClerkA. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESSA.1. CALL TO ORDERMayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.OPENING PRAYER Ms. Marie Gervais, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Edmonton, led the assembly in prayerA.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDAMOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That the May 17, 2005, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:______City Council Meeting Minutes 1 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj a. ADDITIONS: E.1.k. Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord 2005-2006 Program Implementation Funding Attachment 2 – Edmonton Aboriginal Accord Initiative – Budget H.1.a. Civic Agency Issues – EPCOR – IN PRIVATE - VERBAL b. REPLACEMENT PAGES: E.1.d. 2006 Business Plan and Budget – Context Report - Replacement Attachment 1 – 2006 Context ReportE.1.l. AltaLink Management Ltd. Request for Waiver of Property Tax Penalties Property Tax Roll No. 10005501 - Replacement page 3CARRIED 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.A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTESMOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk: That the following meeting minutes be adopted: April 25, 2005, Special City Council  April 26, 2005, City Council Public Hearing  May 3, 2005, City Council 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.______City Council Meeting Minutes 2 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMSA.4.a. Half Marathon (J. Batty)On behalf of City Council, Councillor J. Batty congratulated the Canadian and World Half Marathon Committee, which recently held a test event at Hawrelak Park. The fastest time for a male was 1 hour and 5 minutes, and the fastest female was 1 hour and 15 minutes.This was a test run for the event taking place October 1, 2005, which will have a television viewing audience of 500 million.A.4.b. Firefighters “Orientation Day” for Elected Officials (D. Thiele)On behalf of City Council, Councillor D. Thiele thanked Edmonton Firefighters Union Local 209 for planning the recent firefighting orientation for elected officials. Participants spanned all three orders of government.A.4.c. Queen’s Centennial Bursary Recipients (S. Mandel)In honour of the Queen’s visit, the City of Edmonton introduced a one-time bursary program for Grade 12 students. Each of 35 city high schools submitted the name of one deserving student from each school.On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel recognized the following 35 students:  Amy Falk, Parkland Immanuel Christian School  Leah Germain, St. Francis Xavier  Scott MacLeod, Jasper Place  Maily Huynh, Archbishop O’Leary  Dana Stirrett, Ross Sheppard  Wolf Wildcat, Amiskwaciy Academy  Justin Yaassoub, Queen Elizabeth  Andrea Hiron, Concordia  Erin Nickel, Eastglen  Angie Tomlinson, M. E. LaZerte  Parneet Chohan, St. Joseph  Colette Gingras, Progressive Academy  Anissa Hamdon-Morison, Victoria School for the Performing Arts  Elizabeth Inman, Centre High  Sandra LaPiana, Ecole J. H. Picard______City Council Meeting Minutes 3 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj  Erin Luth, Edmonton Christian School  Orna Marron, Edmonton Menorah Academy  Adrienne Norman, Inner City High  Katherine O’Connor, Archbishop Macdonald  Ryan Robitaille, L’Academie Vimy Ridge Academy  Kyle Todd, McNally  Kenway Yan, Old Scona Academic School  Bianca Bertolin, Louis St. Laurent  Rakiya Debaji, Tempo School  Hillary Foster, Strathcona  Ian Magee, Victory Christian School  Felisha Paquin, L. Y. Cairns  Nithya Ramachandran, Harry Ainlay  Dena Rutter-Koopma, Alberta School for the Deaf  Alizah Bright, Braemar  Jenna Clouston, Millwoods Christian School  John Marple, Austin O’Brien  Charlene Purcha, J. Percy Page  Amanda Wagner, W. P. Wagner  Maureen Walsh, Holy TrinityA.4.d. 2005 Edmonton Business Expo – Thanks to City of Edmonton Employees (S. Mandel)On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel thanked City of Edmonton staff involved in ensuring the success of the 2005 Edmonton Business Expo, which was hosted by the Mayor’s office from May 11–13, 2005. This event attracted 46 participants, who represented 23 countries.B. PROCEDURAL MATTERSB.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMSCity Council exempted the following items for debate: E.1.a., E.1.b., E.1.c., E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.j., E.1.k., F.1.b., F.1.c., F.1.e., and in-private items E.1.g., E.1.h. and H.1.a.MOVED B. Anderson – D. Thiele:E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS______City Council Meeting Minutes 4 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj E.1.f. Legal Issues Relative to the Position of Chief of Police1. That the April 19, 2005, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2005COL007 be received for information. 2. That the April 19, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COL007 remain in-private pursuant to section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.E.1.i. Non-Statutory Public Hearing for Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services 1. That the June 17, 2005, Special City Council meeting be moved to City Manager June 21, 2005, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All General Managers 2. That a non-statutory public hearing on the Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services be held at the June 21, 2005, meeting. 3. That the following be added to the non-statutory public hearing procedures: a. EPCOR be allowed to make a presentation after Administration; b. the public presenters be panelled into panels of up to 18 individuals; and c. Councillors ask questions of EPCOR with Administration following the panels. 4. That the June 21, 2005, regular City Council meeting adjourn at 12 noon on June 21, 2005, and continue at 9:30 a.m. on June 22, 2005, with the reports dealing with budget guideline setting time specific for 9:30 a.m. E.1.l. AltaLink Management Ltd. Request for Waiver of Property Tax Penalties Property Tax Roll No. 10005501 That the request for waiver of penalties imposed due to late payment of Planning & Dev. 2003 property taxes be denied.______City Council Meeting Minutes 5 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERSF.1.a. Community Services Advisory Board - Recommendations for March 2005 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards That the 2005 City of Edmonton Community Investment Hosting Grant CSAB program awards, as contained in the April 28, 2005, Community Services Advisory Board report 2005CAAB03, be approved. F.1.d. Fee Schedules for New Turf Field at Clarke Stadium 1. That the 2005 Fees for the artificial turf sportsfield at Clarke Stadium, Community Svcs. as per ‘Option 3 – Fees As Recommended’ outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 20, 2005, Community Services report 2005CSR008, be approved. 2. That Administration prepare an analysis of artificial turf and natural Due: July 19, 2005 turf fields identifying where there is potential for cost savings or cost avoidance.G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS______City Council Meeting Minutes 6 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj G.1.a. Recycled Water Supply Definitive Agreements 1. That amendment of the Memorandum of Agreement for the delivery AMPW of recycled water, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 25, 2005, Asset Management and Public Works Department report Corporate Svcs. 2005PWD055, be approved. 2. That entering into an agreement for the delivery of recycled water to Strathcona County, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 25, 2005, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2005PWD055, be approved. 3. That entering into a Municipal Rights-of-Way agreement crossing Roadway, Public Spaces and Bridges for the delivery of recycled water to Strathcona County, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the April 25, 2005, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2005PWD055, be approved. 4. That the agreements be acceptable in form to Corporate Services Department (Law Branch), and in content to the General Manager of Asset Management and Public Works.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.B.2. TIME SPECIFICS AND DECISION TO HEARMOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk: That the following item be dealt with as the second item of business:F.1.c. Recommendations for the Dispersal of Social Services Revenue Stabilization FundCARRIED 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.E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS______City Council Meeting Minutes 7 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj E.1.k. Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord 2005-2006 Program Implementation Funding MOVED M. Phair – R. Hayter:That $504,000 from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Corporate Svcs. Fund be allocated to the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord Initiative project for program expenditures of $204,000 in 2005 and $300,000 in 2006.M. Kroening, Corporate Services Department; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.L. Cardinal, Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, answered Council's questions.J. Tustian, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, 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. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERSF.1.c. Recommendations for the Dispersal of Social Services Revenue Stabilization Fund MOVED J. Batty – M. Phair: That pursuant to City Policy C217, a transfer of $342,000 from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund be approved for the Vibrant Communities for programs aimed at reducing poverty.K. Barnhart, Community Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.K. Gingras, Vibrant Communities Edmonton, answered Council's questions.Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Phair presided. ______City Council Meeting Minutes 8 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj MOVED S. Mandel – M. Nickel: 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. OPPOSED: D. Thiele.Mayor S. Mandel left the meeting.K. Gingras, Vibrant Communities Edmonton, answered Council's questions.A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.Mayor S. Mandel re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor M. Phair vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.K. Barnhart, Community Services, answered Council's questions.AMENDMENT MOVED K. Leibovici – M. Nickel: That a part 2 be added as follows: 2. That Vibrant Communities Edmonton report back to the Community Services Committee every six months for a two-year period on the expenditure of the funds provided from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund. D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and K. Barnhart, Community Services, answered Council's questions.AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel: That the words “accomplishments as a result of the” be added after the words “two-year period on the.”CARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 9 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj FOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: E. Gibbons, M. Phair, D. Thiele.MOTION ON AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, put: 2. That Vibrant Communities Edmonton report back to the Community Services Committee every six months for a two-year period on the accomplishments as a result of the expenditure of the funds provided from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund. CARRIED FOR THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: B. Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair. Members of Council requested that the motion, as amended, be split for voting purposes.D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.PART 1 OF MOTION, put:1. That pursuant to City Policy C217, a transfer of $342,000 from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund be approved for the Vibrant Communities for programs aimed at reducing poverty.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.PART 2 OF MOTION, put:2. That Vibrant Communities Edmonton report back to the Community Services Committee every six months for a two-year period on the accomplishments as a result of the expenditure of the funds provided from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund. CARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 10 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj FOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: S. Mandel; T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: B. Anderson, J. Batty, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM F.1.c.:1. That pursuant to City Policy C217, a transfer of $342,000 from the Community Svcs. Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund be approved for Corporate Svcs. the Vibrant Communities for programs aimed at reducing poverty. 2. That Vibrant Communities Edmonton report back to the Community CS Committee Services Committee every six months for a two-year period on the accomplishments as a result of the expenditure of the funds provided Due: Nov. 7, 2005 from the Social Services Revenue Stabilization Reserve Fund. A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMSA.4.e. Introduction of University Officials (S. Mandel)On behalf of City Council, Mayor S. Mandel welcomed visitors involved with Edmonton’s bid to host the 2011 Summer University Games.E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERSE.1.b. Strathcona Library Branch Renovations MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Phair:1. That Capital Project #05-20-0023, Strathcona Library Branch Library Renovations be increased by $543,000 to $3,161,000. 2. That the funding source for the project be from general financing Corporate Svcs. released through the 2004 capital carry-forward process.A. B. Maurer, City Manager; and L. Cook, Director, Libraries, answered Council's questions.CARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 11 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj 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, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: R. Hayter.E.1.c. Special City Council Public Hearing Meeting on June 23, 2005, for an Application for the Development of a Wal-Mart Store in Eaux Claires MOVED J. Melnychuk – M. Nickel:That a Special City Council meeting be held on June 23, 2005, 9:30 a.m. to City Manager 9:30 p.m. for a public hearing on an application for the development of a Due: June 23, 2005 Wal-Mart Store in Eaux Claires.D. H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: S. Mandel; E. Gibbons.F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERSF.1.e. Redevelopment Plan and Capital Financing Strategy for Current Outdoor Pools MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty: That item F.1.e. be dealt with now. 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.MOVED K. Leibovici – T. Cavanagh (Made at the March 1, 2005, City Council meeting): That as part of the report requested by Community Services Committee on options for the future of outdoor pools in the City of Edmonton, which is due back on August 22, 2005, Administration prepare a redevelopment plan and capital ______City Council Meeting Minutes 12 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj financing strategy (that includes municipal funding) for the current outdoor pools so that these projects can be considered for funding as part of the 2006 Capital Budget process. WITHDRAWN L. Cochrane, Community Services; and A. B. Maurer, City Manager, answered Council's questions.With the unanimous consent of all Members of Council, Councillor K. Leibovici withdrew the above motion, made at the March 1, 2005, City Council meeting.MOVED J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:That, pending the outcome of the August 22, 2005, outdoor pools Community Svcs. assessment report and meeting, Administration prepare a redevelopment Corporate Svcs. plan and capital financing strategy (that includes municipal funding) for the current outdoor pools so that these projects can be considered for Due: Nov. 3, 2005 funding as part of the 2006 capital budget process. City Council BudgetCARRIED 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.Orders of the Day were called.Council recessed at 12:01 p.m.Council reconvened at 1:33 p.m.Councillors R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel and D. Thiele were absent.E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS______City Council Meeting Minutes 13 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj E.1.a. Northlands Park 2005 Budget MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty:That the April 21, 2005, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2005COF041 be received for information.Councillors R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, M. Nickel and D. Thiele entered the meeting.R. Wosar and M. Bampford, Northlands Park, answered Council's questions.D. H. Edey, City Clerk; and R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, 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. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.E.1.e. Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council Special Initiatives 2005-07 MOVED J. Batty – M. Phair That item E.1.e. be dealt with now.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.MOVED K. Krushell – M. Phair:That the May 6, 2005, Corporate Services Department report 2005COS010 Corporate Svcs. be referred back to Administration to meet with Councillors heading each Due: July 5, 2005 initiative and report back to the July 5, 2005, City Council meeting.CARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 14 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj 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. OPPOSED: D. Thiele.E.1.d. 2006 Business Plan and Budget – Context Report MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:That the May 9, 2005, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2005COF043 be received for information.A. B. Maurer, City Manager; J. Tustian, General Manager, and G. Kliparchuk, Corporate Services Department, made presentations and answered Council's questions. R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Phair presided. Mayor S. Mandel left the meeting.A. B. Maurer, City Manager; R. Rosychuk and G. Kliparchuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: S. Mandel.E.1.j. 2004 Investment Committee Annual Report MOVED D. Thiele – J. Batty:That the April 14, 2005, Corporate Services Department report Corporate Svcs. 2005COF034 be received for information.R. Rosychuk, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.______City Council Meeting Minutes 15 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERSF.1.b. Edmonton Community Plan on Housing and Support Services 2005- 2009 MOVED J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:That the Edmonton Community Plan on Housing and Support Services Community Svcs. 2005-2009 be endorsed.J. Freeman, Community Services, answered Council's questions.CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, L. Sloan. OPPOSED: M. Nickel. ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.N. NOTICES OF MOTIONDeputy Mayor M. Phair asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.MOVED J. Batty – J. Melnychuk :That Council recess and reconvene in private at 3:50 p.m. to discuss the following items:E.1.g. City Auditor’s 2004 Performance Review Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. E.1.h. City Auditor’s Personal Contribution Plan Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.H.1.a. Civic Agency Issues - EPCOR Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 16 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan. ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.Council recessed at 3:36 p.m.H. OTHER REPORTSH.1.a. Civic Agency Issues – EPCORMOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel: 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, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.Council met in public at 4:10 p.m.MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel:1. That City Council, as the Shareholder for EPCOR Utilities Inc., City Manager approve the Shareholders Resolution in Writing contained in Schedule A. 2. That the Mayor for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Shareholder, sign the Shareholder's Resolution in Writing formalizing the appointment approved herein within the corporate records of EPCOR Utilities Inc. in accordance with paragraph 8.18 of the Administrative Bylaw. 3. That the City Clerk certify and deliver a copy of such Shareholder's Resolution in Writing to EPCOR Utilities Inc. in accordance with paragraph 8.19 of the Administrative Bylaw. 4. That Schedule A remain in private until resolutions 1 and 2 are certified. [Sections 17, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and H.1.a. cont. Protection of Privacy Act.] City ManagerCARRIED______City Council Meeting Minutes 17 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj 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. OPPOSED: L. Sloan.MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel: That Council meet in private.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 4:14 p.m.MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair: 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. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. ABSENT: M. Nickel.Council met in public at 5:25 p.m.E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERSE.1.g. City Auditor’s 2004 Performance ReviewMOVED K. Leibovici – E. Gibbons: 1. That the report entitled 2004 Performance Evaluation Results - City Auditor remain in private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2. That, as per the City of Edmonton's management salary compensation program, David Wiun, City Auditor, be granted a 5 percent lump sum payment in recognition of his 2004 performance. 3. That the classification of the City Auditor's position be changed to 102 level with a 2005 salary range of $91,794 to $131,134 and that Mr. Wiun's compensation effective January 1, 2005, be increased to $125,000 per year.______City Council Meeting Minutes 18 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.PART 3 OF MOTION, put:3. That the classification of the City Auditor's position be changed to 102 level with a 2005 salary range of $91,794 to $131,134 and that Mr. Wiun's compensation effective January 1, 2005, be increased to $125,000 per year.CARRIED FOR THE MOTION: S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, L. Sloan, D. Thiele. OPPOSED: M. Phair. ABSENT: M. Nickel.PARTS 1 and 2 OF MOTION, put:1. That the report entitled 2004 Performance Evaluation Results - City Auditor remain in private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2. That, as per the City of Edmonton's management salary compensation program, David Wiun, City Auditor, be granted a 5 percent lump sum payment in recognition of his 2004 performance. 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.SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEM E.1.g.:1. That the report entitled 2004 Performance Evaluation Results - City City Clerk Auditor, remain in private pursuant to sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.2. That, as per the City of Edmonton's management salary compensation E.1.g. cont. program, David Wiun, City Auditor, be granted a 5 percent lump sum payment in recognition of his 2004 performance. City Clerk 3. That the classification of the City Auditor's position be changed to 102 level with a 2005 salary range of $91,794 to $131,134 and that Mr. Wiun's compensation effective January 1, 2005, be increased to $125,000 per year.E.1.h. City Auditor’s Personal Contribution Plan ______City Council Meeting Minutes 19 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj MOVED K. Leibovici – E. Gibbons:That the City Auditor’s Personal Contribution Plan for 2005 City Auditor (Attachment 1 of the April 25, 2005, Office of the City Manager report 2005CMC027) be approved.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. NickelO. ADJOURNMENTThe meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.______MAYOR CITY CLERK______City Council Meeting Minutes 20 of 20 May 17, 2005, mj INDEX CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 17, 2005 A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS...... 1A.1. CALL TO ORDER...... 1 OPENING PRAYER...... 1 A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA...... 1A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES...... 2A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS...... 3 A.4.a. Half Marathon (J. Batty)...... 3 A.4.b. Firefighters “Orientation Day” for Elected Officials (D. Thiele)...... 3 A.4.c. Queen’s Centennial Bursary Recipients (S. Mandel)...... 3 A.4.d. 2005 Edmonton Business Expo – Thanks to City of Edmonton Employees (S. Mandel)...... 4 A.4.e. Introduction of University Officials (S. Mandel)...... 11 B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS...... 4 B.1. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS...... 4 E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 5 E.1.a. Northlands Park 2005 Budget ...... 14 E.1.b. Strathcona Library Branch Renovations ...... 11 E.1.c. Special City Council Public Hearing Meeting on June 23, 2005, for an Application for the Development of a Wal-Mart Store in Eaux Claires ...... 12 E.1.d. 2006 Business Plan and Budget – Context Report ...... 15 E.1.e. Building the Capital City: Edmonton City Council Special Initiatives 2005-07 ...... 14 E.1.f. Legal Issues Relative to the Position of Chief of Police...... 5 E.1.g. City Auditor’s 2004 Performance Review...... 16/18 E.1.h. City Auditor’s Personal Contribution Plan...... 16/20 E.1.i. Non-Statutory Public Hearing for Feasibility Study concerning City of Edmonton Drainage Services and ... EPCOR Water Services ...... 5 E.1.j. 2004 Investment Committee Annual Report ...... 15 E.1.k. Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord 2005-2006 Program Implementation Funding ...... 8 E.1.l. AltaLink Management Ltd. Request for Waiver of Property Tax Penalties Property Tax Roll No...... 10005501 ...... 6 F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS...... 6 F.1.a. Community Services Advisory Board - Recommendations for March 2005 Community Investment Hosting Grant Awards ...... 6 F.1.b. Edmonton Community Plan on Housing and Support Services 2005-2009 ...... 16 F.1.c. Recommendations for the Dispersal of Social Services Revenue Stabilization Fund ...... 8 F.1.d. Fee Schedules for New Turf Field at Clarke Stadium ...... 6 F.1.e. Redevelopment Plan and Capital Financing Strategy for Current Outdoor Pools ...... 12 G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION $ PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS.....6 G.1.a. Recycled Water Supply Definitive Agreements ...... 7 H. OTHER REPORTS...... 17 H.1.a. Civic Agency Issues – EPCOR...... 17O. ADJOURNMENT...... 20

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