minutes for city council march 2, 1999...

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, March 2, 1999

PRESENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City ManagerE.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk*D.H. Edey, 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.

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Rod Sykes, McDougall United Church, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – B. Anderson

That the City Council Agenda for the March 2, 1999 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

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a) Orders of the Day be amended as follows:

12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. - Lunch; and

Item G.1.a. be made time-specific for 3:00 p.m., in private.

b) The following items be added to the agenda:

Item A.3. - Attachment 1 to the February 18, 1999 City Council Minutes; and

Replacement Schedule I - Page 4 of Item L.1.c. - Bylaw No. 12006 - Assessment Review Boards Bylaw.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason,R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,D. Thiele.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair – W. Kinsella

That the Minutes of the February 11, 1999, February 16, 1999, February 17, 1999 and February 18, 1999 City Council Meetings be adopted.



B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Environmental Award of Excellence and Infrastructure Award of Merit (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith presented J. Hodgson, Acting Manager, Drainage Services Branch, with awards in recognition of excellence in two projects - The Fulton Creek Regional Wetlands Project that received the Environmental Award of Excellence and the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant Waste Activated Sludge Thickening Facility that won the Infrastructure Award of Merit. Mayor B. Smith congratulated all the team members from these two projects, including A. Maurer, Acting General Manager; and K. Sawatzky, Manager, Drainage Services Branch, Asset Management and Public Works Department, on a job well done.


B.1.b. Garfield Weston Scholarship (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith presented congratulatory pen sets and certificates to Amy Cervenan from Harry Ainlay High School, Sultana Qureshi and Zaki Taher, from Old Scona Academic High School, for receiving the Garfield Weston Scholarships, the highest honour, from the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation. The Scholarships are for outstanding academic achievement combined with community leadership. Mayor B. Smith congratulated the students for receiving this outstanding and prestigious award.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce - T. Cavanagh

That items E.1.a., E.1.c., F.1.a., F.1.b. and G.1.a. (in private) be exempted for debate; and

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Briefing and Planning Sessions (R. Rosenberger)Briefing Sessions (R. Noce).

That the February 2, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

D.2.b. Graffiti on Public and Private Property (R. Noce).

That the February 2, 1999 Edmonton Police Service report be received for information.

Police Service

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. 1999 Tax Sale Resolution.


1. That the date for the 1999 Tax Sale be set for Thursday, April 15, 1999, 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 payment and sale be set to be 10 per cent deposit with the balance to be paid to the City by the closing date of the sale. Attachment 1 (of the January 26, 1999 Corporate Services Department report) details the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.d. Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan – Possible Rezoning of Property at 9908 – 84 Avenue.

That the February 1, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

E.1.e. Business Taxes Recommended for Write-Off.

That the write-off of $381,490 in uncollectible business taxes and penalties covering the period July 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998 (as per Attachment 2 of January 18, 1999 Corporate Services Department report) be approved.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.f. 2000 Budget and Business Planning Calendar.

1. That the 2000 Budget and Business Planning Calendar (in Attachment 1 of the January 18, 1999 Corporate Services Department) be approved.

Corporate Svcs.


2. That the Special Council meeting date, originally scheduled for November 18, 1999, be cancelled.

3. That a Special Council meeting date of December 7, 1999 be added for the 2000 Budget review.

4. That the Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting date, originally scheduled for December 7, 1999, be rescheduled to December 8, 1999 at 1:30 p.m.

E.1.g. Support for City of Toronto’s Proposal on the Homeless.

That the Administration prepare a letter for the Mayor’s signature in response to Mel Lastman, Mayor, City of Toronto’s request in support of the following areas:

(i) Call for immediate Federal action on this front.

(ii) Endorse the FCM request for a meeting with the Federal Cabinet Committee dealing with housing and homeless.

(iii) Endorse a national Homelessness Issue web site be developed.

(iv) Ask the FCM to put the critical issue of housing and homelessness on the agenda for a full FCM Plenary Session, at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the FCM (June 4-7, 1999) in Halifax.

RECONSIDERED ON PAGE 11

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Civic Agencies and Other Associations – Appointment of Externally-Nominated Members.

That the appointments outlined in Attachment 1 (of the February 9, 1999 Corporate Services Department report) be approved.

Civic Agencies


H.1.b. Recommendation of Appointment to Boards from the Community Services Committee.

That the recommended appointments outlined in Schedule “A” (of the February 23, 1999 Corporate Services Department report) be approved for terms ending as shown.

Civic Agencies



MOVED T. Cavanagh - J. Taylor

That the motion on exemptions be reconsidered.




That items E.1.a., E.1.c, F.1.a., F.1.b. and G.1.a. (in private) be exempted for debate.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - T. Cavanagh

That Item E.1.g. be exempted for debate.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,


MOTION ON THE EXEMPTIONS, AS AMENDED, put:

That items E.1.a., E.1.c, E.1.g., F.1.a., F.1.b. and G.1.a. (in private) be exempted for debate.


CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,


D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Remuneration and Benefits for Councillors (M. Phair).

“I would like the following information regarding remuneration and benefits for Councillors.

1. When were the current salaries and benefits set for City Councillors and when did they come into effect?

2. A review of the compensation arrangements provided to Council members with a view to determining whether these arrangements remain competitive and appropriate by industry standards and the impact of inflation and cost of living.

3. How does our salary and benefit arrangement including retirement benefits compare with other Canadian cities of comparable size?

4. What process and criteria do other cities use to set remuneration and benefits?

5. If benefit arrangements, including retirement benefits for Councillors, were to be established that had the same value as a City employee making a similar salary, how could that be done? What would the estimated cost be? Would it be portable?”

Human Resources

Corporate Svcs.

Due: May 4, 1999

D.1.a. cont'd.

Human Resources

Corporate Svcs.

Due: May 4, 1999

D.1.b. McGrath Mansion on Ada Boulevard (B. Mason).


“What is the status of the McGrath Mansion on Ada Boulevard? What steps can be taken to preserve this historic building?”

Planning & Dev.

Due: May 4, 1999

D.1.c. Mandatory Display of House Numbers on the Rear of Property (R. Rosenberger).

“Neighbourhood patrols are encouraged in our communities in an effort to keep them safer and provide extra eyes and ears to the Police Service. When community members are walking around the neighbourhoods and in the back lanes, they are often at a disadvantage in being able to identify the location of a suspected incident because they cannot easily determine the house numbers. I believe the Emergency Response Department and Police may also have this difficulty. What would be involved to amend the Addressing Bylaw to make it mandatory for homeowners to display their house numbers on their rear property if there is a back lane?

I would like this answer to come back to the next Executive Committee meeting.”

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due: Mar. 10, 1999

D.1.d. Annexation of Land Within Canadian Forces Base Edmonton (B. Smith).

“On October 8, 1996, City Council passed a resolution requesting the Lieutenant Governor in Council to order the annexation of land within Canadian Forces Base Edmonton to the City of Edmonton, subject to a satisfactory financial arrangement for capital and operating costs being reached between the Province of Alberta, CFB Edmonton and the City of Edmonton.

At that time, City Council also directed the Administration to work directly with CFB Edmonton to refine the cost estimates for infrastructure upgrading and the financial responsibilities of each party.

I would like a report from the Administration as soon as possible indicating the status of this initiative.”

Planning & Dev.

D.1.d. cont'd.

Planning & Dev.

Due: May 4, 1999

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a. Joint Study of the Business Case for Increased Provincial Investment.


MOVED J. Taylor - B. Anderson

1. That the report “Joint Calgary-Edmonton Case for Provincial Investment in the Two Cities” prepared by KPMG Consulting Services be received for information.

2. That the Administration pursue with the City of Calgary, the formation of a Joint Committee, with members from Calgary City Council and Edmonton City Council, to develop a joint strategy from this report.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; J. Bellinger, Office of the City Manager; and D. Elliott, KPMG, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That in Part 2 the word "Administration" be replaced with the word "Mayor".

AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT MOVED L. Chahley - J. Taylor

That the words "and the Administration" be added after the word "Mayor".

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh.

AMENDMENT AS AMENDED, put:

That in Part 2 the word "Administration" be replaced with the words "Mayor and the Administration".

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

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

1. That the report “Joint Calgary-Edmonton Case for Provincial Investment in the Two Cities” prepared by KPMG Consulting Services be received for information.

City Manager


2. That the Mayor and the Administration pursue with the City of Calgary, the formation of a Joint Committee, with members from Calgary City Council and Edmonton City Council, to develop a joint strategy from this report.

Mayor

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION AS AMENDED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,


MOVED R. Noce - R. Rosenberger

That the Executive Committee be charged with dealing with this matter prior to the joint meeting with Calgary City Council.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, L. Langley,

B. Mason, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Phair presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

E.1.c. Report on Election Statements from the 1998 General Municipal Election and 1998 Councillors' Disclosure Statements.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - M. Phair

1. That the February 1, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

2. That the 1998 Election Statements and Councillors’ Disclosure Statements be made available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk.

Corporate Svcs.

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


CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,


ABSENT: B. Smith.

(Cont'd from page 5)

E.1.g. Support for City of Toronto’s Proposal on the Homeless.

MOVED W. Kinsella - B. Mason



(ii) Endorse the FCM request for a meeting with the Federal Cabinet Committee dealing with housing and homeless.



D. Freeman, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor M. Phair vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - B. Mason

That a part (v) be added as follows:

(v) Designate a senior staff (policy) persons for input into a "National Housing Policy Options" Team.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and D. Freeman, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce - T. Cavanagh

That the following Conditional Support be added to part (v):

Conditional Support


Consistent with the City's staff support of the FCM's Housing Policy and Quality of Life Study and the approved AUMA Housing Policy, a senior staff (policy) person could link local community and municipal priorities and plans with Federal directions.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

L. Langley.

AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, put:

That a part (v) be added as follows:

(v) Designate a senior staff (policy) persons for input into a "National Housing Policy Options" Team.

Conditional Support

Consistent with the City's staff support of the FCM's Housing Policy and Quality of Life Study and the approved AUMA Housing Policy, a senior staff (policy) person could link local community and municipal priorities and plans with Federal directions.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and D. Freeman, Community Services Department, answered Council's questions.

LOSTFOR THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, R. Noce,

M. Phair, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

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



(ii) Endorse the FCM request for a meeting with the Federal

Community Svcs.

Mayor


Cabinet Committee dealing with housing and homeless.



Mayor B. Smith; and B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, answered Council's questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation.

MOVED B. Mason - M. Phair

1. That the establishment of an interest-bearing Natural Areas Reserve Fund to be held by the Community Services Department, to facilitate the acquisition and conservation of natural areas, be approved.

2. a) That Community Services Department 1999 Land Acquisition Program 99-21-0002 be reduced by $150,000, from $360,000 to $210,000 (reduction in transfer from Parkland Purchase Reserve Account [PPRA]);

b) That the $150,000 reduction in the transfer from the PPRA be transferred to the Natural Areas Reserve Fund; and

c) That a new Capital Budget project: Natural Areas Acquisition and Conservation Program 99-21-5390 be created, with a budget of $300,000 to be funded equally by

Community Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.


$150,000 from the Natural Areas Reserve Fund and from partner funding.

3. That the Administration report back to City Council regarding future potential funding sources, by October 1, 1999.

4. That the Administration report back to City Council by October 1, 1999 with a prioritized list of sites for acquisition and conservation, associated budget/costs and timing.

5. That the City explore with the Province changes to existing legislation that will enhance the ability of the City to acquire natural areas at reduced cost to the City.

Due: October 1, 1999

B. Anderson, Community Services Department; and R. Caldwell, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: B. Smith; L. Chahley.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor M. Phair presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

F.1.b. City Council Representation on the Board of Directors of the Society for the ITU Triathlon World Championships 2001.

MOVED J. Taylor - R. Rosenberger

That Councillor J. Taylor be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Society for the ITU Triathlon world Championships 2001 (the “Society”).

Community Svcs.

Councillor J. Taylor




ABSENT: B. Smith.

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw No. 11959 – To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Acquire and Finance the Materials Recovery Facility Project.

PURPOSE

To authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire and finance the Materials Recovery Facility Project in the amount of $10,000,000.00.

L.1.b. Bylaw No. 11974 – To Authorize the Preparation of Supplementary Assessments for all Improvements for the 1999 Taxation Year.

PURPOSE

To authorize the supplementary assessment of improvements for the 1999 taxation year.


That Bylaw No. 11959 be read a first time; Corporate Svcs.

and Bylaw No. 11974 be read a first time.



ABSENT: B. Smith.


That Bylaw No. 11974 be read a second time.




ABSENT: B. Smith.


That Bylaw No. 11974 be considered for third reading.



ABSENT: B. Smith.


That Bylaw No. 11974 be read a third time. Distribution List



ABSENT: B. Smith.

L.1.c. Bylaw No. 12006 – Assessment Review Boards Bylaw Amendment.

PURPOSE

To implement new flat rate filing for complaints, and to make other minor amendments to the fee schedule in the Bylaw for clarification.

MOVED R. Noce - J. Taylor

That Bylaw No. 12006 be read a first time.

D.H. Edey, City Clerk; and K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.




ABSENT: B. Smith.

MOVED R. Noce - D. Thiele

That Bylaw No. 12006 be read a second time.



ABSENT: B. Smith.


That Bylaw No. 12006 be considered for third reading.



ABSENT: B. Smith.





ABSENT: B. Smith.

MOVED R. Noce - W. Kinsella

That Council recess now and reconvene at 3:00 p.m., in private.



ABSENT: B. Smith.

Council recessed at 12:00 noon.

Council reconvened at 3:00 p.m. in private.


MOVED R. Noce – R. Rosenberger

That Council meet in public.



Council met in public at 5:03 p.m.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Fee for Use and Occupation of the City of Edmonton’s Rights of Way.

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

MOVED B. Smith – R. Noce

1. That the “Fee for Use and Occupation of the City of Edmonton’s Rights of Way” item be postponed until the October 5, 1999 City Council meeting and that the Administration continue to negotiate with the interested parties in an effort to come to an agreement.

2. That the Administration continue to work through FCM and other Cities to determine if joint positions and actions are possible or desirable.

Transportation & Streets

Corporate Svcs.

Due: Oct. 5, 1999

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager, answered Council’s questions.



MOVED R. Noce – T. Cavanagh

That the Mayor be directed to write a letter to Shaw Cable requesting that Shaw Cable provide copies of its agreements with the City of Calgary and other municipalities.

Mayor



L. Chahley, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: W. Kinsella

MOVED R. Rosenberger – R. Noce

That the Mayor be directed to arrange individual meetings of City Council with Telus, Shaw and Videon and that the Administration be present.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and Councillor R. Rosenberger, answered Council’s questions.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,

B. Mason, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

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

L.3 THIRD READING BYLAWS

L.3.c. Bylaw No. 11944 – To Amend Bylaw No. 5739, As Amended, Being the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan Through an Amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighbourhood Structure Plan.

PURPOSE

To establish the future land use within Special Study Area 1 for institutional and medium density residential development, will redesignate a portion of the community commercial site for institutional use and redesignate a portion of the stormwater management lake for low density residential development.

L.3.d. Bylaw No. 11945 – To Amend the Land Use Bylaw from AG (Agricultural) District and CSC (Shopping Centre) District to RA7 (Low Rise Apartment) District, DC5 (Site Specific Development Control) District, RSL (Residential Small Lot) District and PU (Public Utility) District, Located South of 167 Avenue and East of 95 Street, Eaux Claires.

PURPOSE

To accommodate a medical treatment service (nursing home), low and medium density residential development and will restrict development on the TransAlta


right-of-way to utility uses.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Noce

That Bylaw Nos. 11944 and 11945 be read a third time. Distribution List



L.3.a. Bylaw No. 11833 – To Amend the Land Use Bylaw to Create Three New Municipal Airport Land Use Districts.

PURPOSE

To permit intensified development of airport land for both aviation and non-aviation industrial and commercial uses.



CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, L. Langley, B. Mason, M. Phair.

L.3.b. Bylaw No. 11834 – To Amend the Land Use Bylaw from MA (Municipal Airport) District and DC5 (Site Specific Development Control) District to MA1 (Municipal Airport Airfield) District, MA2 (Municipal Airport Business Industrial) District and MA3 (Municipal Airport General Business) District; Located Between 109 and 121 Streets, North of Kingsway and Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Municipal Airport.

PURPOSE

To allow for intensified development of airport land for both aviation and non-aviation industrial and commercial uses.




CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor,D. Thiele.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, L. Langley, B. Mason, M. Phair.

M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

M.1.a. Unemployment Insurance Fund (D. Thiele).

This item was laid over.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor B. Smith asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 100. B.L. 9999, as amended)

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

______________________________ ______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK


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