Minutes for City Council April 7, 1998...

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 22

Tuesday, April 7, 1998

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

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager.E.L. Britton, Office of the City Clerk.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER

Sister Marcia Wiley, Provincial Leader, Grey Nuns Regional Centre, led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – B. Maitson

That the City Council Agenda (No. 22) for the April 7, 1998 meeting be adopted.

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

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

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A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair – B. Maitson

That the Minutes of the March 17, 1998 City Council Meeting (No. 20) be adopted.



B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Recognition of Juno Award Winner Dr. Malcolm Forsyth (L. Chahley).

Councillor Chahley, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Dr. Malcolm Forsyth, one of the City’s most famous musical citizens. Recently, Dr. Forsyth, won his third Juno Award for the classical composition “Electra Arising”, written for his daughter, Amanda. Mayor Smith presented him with a framed Certificate of Achievement. Members of Council warmly acknowledged Dr. Forsyth.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.g. Memorial Tribute to Councillor Dick Mather.

Councillor Rosenberger requested the permission of Council to introduce a motion without notice on supporting the Edmonton Public School Board’s memorial tribute to Councillor Dick Mather.

MOVED B. Mason – J. Taylor

That Councillor Rosenberger be allowed to introduce a motion without notice.



MOVED R. Rosenberger – J. Taylor

That City Council, with the Edmonton Public School Board, participate in Corporate Svcs.


a memorial tribute to Councillor Dick Mather; and, that up to $2,500.00 be allocated for this purpose. (Source of funds: Council Contingency).



B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED R. Noce – J. Taylor

That D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., E.1.c., E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.f., F.1.a., F.1.b., F.1.d., F.1.e., G.1.b., and G.1.c. be exempted for debate; and


E.1.a. Notice of Intention to Designate the Bard Residence and Carriage House Located at 10544 – 84 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource.

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the February 27, 1998 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by the Bard Residence and Carriage House in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act.

2. That the General Manager of the Planning and Development Department be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the Bard Residence and Carriage House.

Corporate Svcs.

Planning & Dev.


E.1.b. Notice of Intention to Designate the Arlington Apartments Located at 10524 – 100 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource.

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the February 27, 1998 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by the Arlington Apartments in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act.

2. That the General Manager of the Planning and Development Department be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate the Arlington Apartments.

Corporate Svcs.

Planning & Dev.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.c. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board 1997/98: Recommendations for 1998 Community Investment Operating Grant Awards.

That the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board to award the 1998 City of Edmonton Community Investment Operating Grant Awards be approved, as follows:

1. That cash grants totalling $119,000 be awarded to fifty recreation/sport organizations (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 19, 1998 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board report).

2. That cash grants totalling $53,000 be awarded to 37 multicultural organizations (as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 19, 1998 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board report).

PRCAB

G. REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Adjustment to the City Boundary at Whitemud Drive and Highway 14.


That the adjustment to the City Boundary at Whitemud Drive and Highway 14 (as shown on Attachment 1 of the March 3, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report) be approved.

Transportation & Streets

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Appointment of New Board Members to the 124 Street and Area Business Association’s 1998 Board of Directors.

That David Angus and Ray Volner be appointed as Directors to the 124 Street and Area Business Association for the term April 8, 1998 to December 31, 1998.

Planning & Dev.

Civic Agencies



D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Fifty Percent Reduction in Waste for the Region by the Year 2000 (M. Phair).

“The Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee recently confirmed the goal of a 50% reduction of waste for the region by the year 2000. I would like the following information:

1. What is the City doing to reach this goal?

2. Will the changes in timing of the City’s waste management strategy affect the reduction of waste?

I would like this information to return to the Utilities and Public Works Committee.”

Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

UPW Committee

Due: June 16, 1998


E.1.c. Edmonton Property Tax Committee – Final Report.


MOVED B. Mason – J. Taylor (made at the February 3, 1998 Council meeting)

1. That the Edmonton Property Tax Committee’s 1999 Market Value Assessment Key Dates Schedule be adopted and that Council request the physical condition date be changed from December 31 to November 1, 1998.

2. a. That a deferred payment program for tax increases resulting fromthe implementation of Market Value Assessment be supported.

b. That the Administration be directed to utilize the best information available at the present time in the preparation of a report, to be completed not later than March 15, 1998, on a deferred payment program based on the following features:

i. That all property owners who incur an increase of more than 10% in municipal property taxes as a result on the introduction of Market Value Assessment in 1999 be eligible for a one-time tax deferment spread over five years;

ii. That the deferment opportunity only apply to the amount that exceeds the 10% threshold;

iii. That the first year of the deferment be interest free; and

iv. That after the first year, interest on the balancing owing equal the City’s average, short-time cost of borrowing.

3. That the City reinforce its position to the province that the introduction of Market Value Assessment in shopping malls will cause a serious problem and that the City take appropriate steps to work with the province to help resolve the problem.

4. That a separate mill rate for rental properties continues to exist at the present level (approximately 20% higher than single family residential).

5. a. That the City maintain the existing municipal property tax share split among taxpayers (currently 57% residential and 43% non-residential) through the 1999 tax year.

b. That beginning in the year 2000, the municipal property tax share for residential/multi-residential taxpayers be limited to no more than 59% of the total and no less than 54%.


c. That the mill rate differential between non-residential and residential municipal property taxpayers be limited to no more than 2.2 to 1 and no less than 1.5 to 1.

6. a. That a professional public relations strategy be immediately developed to address the following points:

How the introduction of Market Value Assessment in 1999 will affect taxpayers.

What taxpayers can do if they are not satisfied with their assessment.

That a deferment payment program is available to property owners who will incur a large increase in their taxes.

That the difference between property tax for municipal purposes and property tax for school purposes be made clear.

That property taxes are levied to fund the overall provision of City services and are not a reflection of the individual property owner’s use of those services.

b. That the public relations strategy be presented and approved by City Council prior to its implementation.

7. That the Edmonton Property Tax Committee be disbanded.

AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor – A. Bolstad

That Parts 1; 2b) and 6a) be amended, as follows:

1. That the words “and that the Administration report back to Executive Committee by mid May on whether or not the change to the physical condition date will be required” be added after the word “adopted” and that the words “and that Council request the physical condition date be changed from December 31 to November 1, 1998” be deleted.

2b. That the words “be directed to utilize the best information available at the present time in the preparation of a report, to be completed not later than March 15, 1998, on” be replaced with the word “implement”.

6a. That the word “professional” be replaced with the word “external”.


Dr. M. Horowitz, O.C., Chair, Edmonton Property Tax Committee; R. Liteplo, General Manager; S. White, City Assessor; and D. Schneider, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED R. Noce – A. Bolstad

That Orders of the Day be suspended to complete this item.

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,

B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, B. Maitson.ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

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

AMENDMENT ON PART 1 put:

1. That the words “and that the Administration report back to Executive Committee by mid-May on whether or not the change to the physical condition date will be required” be added after the word “adopted” and that the words “and that Council request the physical condition date be changed from December 31 to November 1, 1998” be deleted.

CARRIEDFOR THEAMENDMENT: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,


AMENDMENT OF PART 2b. put:

2b. That the words “be directed to utilize the best information available at the present time in the preparation of a report, to be completed not later than March 15, 1998, on” be replaced with the word “implement”.

CARRIEDFOR THEAMENDMENT: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,

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

OPPOSED: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.

AMENDMENT OF PART 6a. put:

6. That the word “professional” be replaced with the word “external”.

(cont’d on page 459)


L. BYLAWS

L.1.d. Bylaw No. 11735 – The Waterworks Bylaw.


That item L.1.d. be brought forward.




That Bylaw No. 11735 – The Waterworks Bylaw be dealt with at 1:30 p.m. and that the EPCOR Shareholders meeting be held immediately after.




(cont’d from page 458)


E.1.c. Edmonton Property Tax Committee – Final Report.

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair – B. Maitson

That in part 6a. the words “up to $25,000” be added after the word “strategy”.


LOSTFOR THEAMENDMENT TOTHE AMENDMENT: B. Maitson, M. Phair, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,

W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger.

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED T. Cavanagh – B. Mason

That in part 6a) the word “external” be deleted.

CARRIEDFOR THEAMENDMENT TOTHE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, M. Phair, J. Taylor.

MOTION ON PARTS 1, as amended, 3, 4, 6, as amended and 7 put:

1. That the Edmonton Property Tax Committee’s 1999 Market Value Assessment Key Dates Schedule be adopted and that Council request the physical condition date be changed from December 31 to November 1, 1998.


4. That a separate mill rate for rental properties continues to exist at the present level (approximately 20% higher than single family residential).

6a. That a public relations strategy be immediately developed to address the following points:







6b. That the public relations strategy be presented and approved by City Council prior to its implementation.


CARRIEDFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley,


MOTION ON PART 2, as amended, put:

2a. That a deferred payment program for tax increases resulting from the implementation of Market Value Assessment be supported.

2b. That the Administration implement a deferred payment program based on the following features:

i. That all property owners who incur an increase of more than 10% in municipal property taxes as a result on the introduction of Market Value Assessment in 1999 be eligible for a one-time tax deferment spread over five years;




CARRIEDFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger,J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: L. Chahley, B. Maitson, M. Phair.

MOTION ON PART 5, as amended, put:

5a. That the City maintain the existing municipal property tax share split among taxpayers (currently 57% residential and 43% non-residential) through the 1999 tax year.


5b. That beginning in the year 2000, the municipal property tax share for residential/multi-residential taxpayers be limited to no more than 59% of the total and no less than 54%.

5c. That the mill rate differential between non-residential and residential municipal property taxpayers be limited to no more than 2.2 to 1 and no less than 1.5 to 1.


W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason,R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: M. Phair.

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

1. That the Edmonton Property Tax Committee’s 1999 Market Value Assessment Key Dates Schedule be adopted and that the Administration report back to Executive Committee by mid May on whether or not the change to the physical condition date will be required.

2. a. That a deferred payment program for tax increases resulting from the implementation of Market Value Assessment be supported.

b. That the Administration implement a deferred payment program based on the following features:

i. That all property owners who incur an increase of more than 10% in municipal property taxes as a result on the introduction of Market Value Assessment in 1999 be eligible for a one-time tax deferment

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: May 13, 1998

(E.1.c. cont’d)

Corporate Svs.

Exec. Committee

Due: May 13, 1998


spread over five years;





4. That a separate mill rate for rental properties continue to exist at the present level (approximately 20% higher than single family residential).

5. a. That the City maintain the existing municipal property tax share split among taxpayers (currently 57% residential and 43% non-residential) through the 1999 tax year.

b. That beginning in the year 2000, the municipal property tax share for residential/multi-residential taxpayers be limited to no more than 59% of the total and no less than 54%.

c. That the mill rate differential between non-residential and residential municipal property taxpayers be limited to no more than 2.2 to 1 and no less than 1.5 to 1.

6. a. That a public relations strategy be immediately developed to address the following points:


(E.1.c. cont’d)

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: May 13, 1998






b. That the public relations strategy be presented and approved by City Council prior to its implementation.


D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Food Bank Survey (M. Phair).

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce

That the March 9, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion.

Transportation & StreetsExec. CommitteeDue: April 15, 1998

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: W. Kinsella, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce,

M. Phair, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.

D.2.b. “Best Use” Study of the City Centre Airport (W. Kinsella).

MOVED W. Kinsella – R. Noce

That the March 6, 1998 Planning and Development Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion.

Planning & Dev.Exec. CommitteeDue: April 15, 1998


CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,

B. Mason, R. Noce, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger,J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh.ABSENT: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.

D.2.c. Taxation of Non-Profit Groups in Alberta (R. Noce).

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Noce

That the March 25, 1998 Corporate Services Department report be referred to the Executive Committee for discussion.

Corporate Svcs.Exec. CommitteeDue: April 15, 1998

CARRIEDFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.


E.1.d. Final Report from the Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations.

MOVED M. Phair – W. Kinsella

1. That the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report be received for information.

2. That the Policy of the Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations regarding taxation for non-profit organizations be adopted.

3. That the criteria for tax forgiveness as outlined in Attachment 2 (of the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report) be adopted.

4. That the Administration be directed to implement the policy for 1998 (as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report) with the addition of the following paragraph at the end of part 6 – Mechanism to Determine Tax Forgiveness:


“If any third party should question a favourable decision of the assessor in the application of the city policy to a non-profit organization, that third party can request a review of the decision by the Peer Review Panel.”

R. Liteplo, General Manager and S. White, City Assessor, Corporate Services Department;B. Henderson, Advisory Committee of Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor Noce requested the permission of Council to speak for an additional five minutes.

MOVED B. Mason – J. Taylor

That Councillor Noce be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

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

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

OPPOSED: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.

MOTION ON ITEM E.1.d. put:

1. That the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report be received for information.

2. That the Policy of the Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations regarding taxation for non-profit organizations be adopted.

3. That the criteria for tax forgiveness as outlined in Attachment 2 (of the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report) be adopted.

4. That the Administration be directed to implement the policy for 1998 (as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 9, 1998 Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations report) with the addition of the following paragraph at the end of part 6 – Mechanism to Determine Tax Forgiveness:

“If any third party should question a favourable decision of the assessor in the application of the city policy to a non-profit organization, that third party can request a review of the decision by the Peer Review Panel.”

Advisory Committee on Tax Status of Non-Profit Organizations

Corporate Svcs.




MOVED B. Mason – B. Maitson

That Council recess now.



Council recessed at 11:57 a.m.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Councillors L. Langley, B. Mason and R. Noce were absent.

Councillor B. Mason entered the meeting.

Councillors M. Phair, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella and J. Taylor left the meeting and quorum was broken.

Council recessed at 1:35 p.m.

Councillors A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella and J. Taylor re-entered the meeting.



L. BYLAWS

L.1.d. Bylaw No. 11735 – The Waterworks Bylaw.

PURPOSE

To implement a revised price structure.

MOVED B. Mason – A. Bolstad

That Council hear from J. A. Wachowich, Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta.


D. Lowry, President & C.E.O.; D. Lewin, Vice-President, EPCOR; and A. Davies, Vice-President, Aqualta Inc. answered Council’s questions.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

B. Maitson, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.ABSENT: L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair.

Councillor R. Noce entered the meeting.

MOVED B. Maitson – L. Chahley

That Bylaw No. 11735 be read a first time.


W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT: L. Langley, M. Phair.


That Bylaw No. 11735 be read a second time.

MOVED B. Mason – R. Noce

That Bylaw No. 11735 be referred to the April 14, 1998 Utilities and Public Works Committee to give the public an opportunity to respond to the rate proposals and that the Committee forward the Bylaw with recommendations to the April 21, 1998 City Council meeting.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Noce, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

B. Maitson, R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: L. Langley, M. Phair.

A. Davies, Aqualta Inc., made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

MOTION ON SECOND READING OF BYLAW NO. 11735 put:



W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: B. Mason.ABSENT: L. Langley, M. Phair.


That Bylaw No. 11735 be considered for third reading. Aqualta.

Due: April 21, 1998

LOST(Sec. 187(4) M.G.A.)

FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

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

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.b. Welcome to the Exchange Group from Thailand (B. Smith).

Mayor Smith welcomed the Exchange Group from Thailand and their leaders Mr. and Mrs. Warren from Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School.

Members of Council warmly acknowledged the group from Thailand.

MOVED W. Kinsella – B. Maitson

That Council recess now.


W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT: L. Langley, M. Phair.



Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, R. Noce and M. Phair were absent.



E.1.e. Consideration of Bill 27, The Electric Utilities Amendment Act.

MOVED B. Mason – A. Bolstad

That the Provincial Government be requested to postpone consideration of Bill 27, the Electric Utilities Amendment Act, until its impact on power consumers and municipal utilities can be evaluated; and, further, that the City seek the support of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association on this matter.

Councillors T. Cavanagh and R. Noce entered the meeting.

MOVED L. Chahley – B. Maitson

That this item be postponed until the end of the agenda.

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

B. Maitson, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, B. Mason, R. Noce.ABSENT: W. Kinsella, M. Phair.


Councillor W. Kinsella entered the meeting.

E.1.f. 1998 Office of the City Manager – Auditor General Annual Plan.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – B. Maitson

1. That the 1998 Office of the City Manager – Auditor General Annual Plan be received for information.

2. That City Council identify any audit, investigation or study contained in the Annual Schedule which Council wants tabled at a meeting of City Council or the Special Audit Committee.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and A. Bolduc, Auditor General, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason – B. Maitson

That part 2 be replaced with the following:

2. That the Administration bring forward the following audits:

Projects Carried Forward From 1997:


- Managing of Supplies.- Project Management – Cost Estimating.- EDE - Phase II.- Taxi Commission Study.New Projects for 1998:- Review of practices to minimize fraud.- Absenteeism.- Financial Compliance Review.- Vehicle Administration – MES.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

ABSENT: A. Bolstad, M. Phair.

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

1. That the 1998 Office of the City Manager – Auditor General Annual Plan be received for information.

2. That the Administration bring forward the following audits:

Projects Carried Forward From 1997:- Managing of Supplies.- Project Management – Cost Estimating.- EDE – Phase II.- Taxi Commission Study.New Projects for 1998:- Review of practices to minimize fraud.- Absenteeism.- Financial Compliance Review.- Vehicle Administration – MES.

City Manager

Auditor General

Due: To Be Determined



ABSENT: M. Phair.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Indoor Soccer Facility East.



1. That the February 24, 1998 Community Services/Corporate Services Departments report be received for information.

2. That up to $200,000 in planning and design funds be approved with a view of completing the entire Project by December 1998. (Source of Funds: Council Contingency).

REFERRED

Mayor Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor Kinsella presided.

MOVED B. Smith – L. Chahley

1. That the following motion be referred back to the Administration to conduct a Needs Analysis for indoor soccer facilities in Edmonton and report the results of this analysis back to City Council:


1. That the February 24, 1998 Community Services/Corporate Services Departments report be received for information.


2. That the key questions to be addressed in the analysis include:

a. What is the estimated demand for indoor soccer facilities in Edmonton and the region over the next 5-20 years? Does this demand warrant the construction of indoor soccer facilities?

b. How many facilities are needed to meet this demand? Where should they be located? When should they be constructed?

c. Are indoor facilities being planned and constructed in adjacent municipalities and is there a regional strategy for the provision of these facilities? If not, should there be a regional strategy?

d. Are these facilities financially viable as privately run operations?

e. What should the City's role be with respect to the construction and operation of these facilities? Should the provision of indoor soccer facilities be viewed as one of the City's core services?

f. What budget implications would these facilities have to the City of Edmonton over the next 5-20 years, i.e. both capital and operating?


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

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce – A. Bolstad

That in part 1, the words “City Council” be replaced with the words “the April 27, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting”.

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


ABSENT: M. Phair.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Noce

That in part 2(e), the words “indoor soccer facilities” be replaced with the words “recreational facilities such as an indoor soccer complex”.

CARRIEDFOR THE AMENDMENT: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: B. Smith; L. Langley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.ABSENT: M. Phair.

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

1. That the following motion be referred back to the Administration to conduct a Needs Analysis for indoor soccer facilities in Edmonton

and report the results of this analysis back to the April 27, 1998 Community Services Committee meeting:

MOVED R. Noce – A. Bolstad (made at the April 7, 1998 meeting)

1. That the February 24, 1998 Community Services/ Corporate Services Departments report be received for information.


2. That the key questions to be addressed in the analysis include:

a. What is the estimated demand for indoor soccer facilities in Edmonton and the region over the next 5-20 years? Does this demand warrant the construction of indoor soccer facilities?

Community Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.

(F.1.a. cont’d)

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Corporate Svcs

CS Committee

Due: April 27, 1998


b. How many facilities are needed to meet this demand? Where should they be located? When should they be constructed?

c. Are indoor facilities being planned and constructed in adjacent municipalities and is there a regional strategy for the provision of these facilities? If not, should there be a regional strategy?

d. Are these facilities financially viable as privately run operations?

e. What should the City's role be with respect to the construction and operation of these facilities? Should the provision of recreational facilities such as an indoor soccer complex be viewed as one of the City's core services?

f. What budget implications would these facilities have to the City of Edmonton over the next 5-20 years, i.e. both capital and operating?



ABSENT: M. Phair.

Deputy Mayor Kinsella vacated the Chair and Mayor Smith presided.

F.1.b. Funding Request: 2001 World Triathlon Championships.

MOVED B. Maitson – R. Noce

1. That the City of Edmonton support the hosting of the 2001 World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton by providing a maximum of $400,000 in cash and services to the Society for the ITU World Championships 2001 (the Society) according to the schedule in Attachment 1 (of the March 5, 1998 Community Services Department report). These funds will be used to support preliminary events in 1998, 1999 and 2000 as well as the World Championships in 2001. Source of funds for years 1999-2001 to be incremental items in the Community Services Department Operating Budgets. The support, beyond the immediate lake improvements, be provided contingent upon the confirmation of

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the World Championships being awarded to Edmonton and confirmation of the financial support of the Provincial and Federal Governments.

2. That improvements to the lake in William Hawrelak Park be undertaken in the spring of 1998 to allow a swim event to occur in the lake this summer. (Estimated cost $59,400, included in Attachment 1). (Source of Funds: 1998 Community Services Capital Budget (and defer the septic system upgrades to the Yorath Property).

3. That approval be given to enter into an Agreement with the Society, as per Attachment 3 of the report. This Agreement shall be acceptable in form to the Corporate Services Department (Law Branch), and in content to the General Manager of the Community Services Department.

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



ABSENT: M. Phair.

F.1.d. Community Lottery Board Administrative Options.


That up to $50,000 from the Council Contingency Fund be released to the Community Services Department to provide administrative support to the Community Lottery Board and that the money be primarily used to prepare a business plan.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and J. Tustian, General Manager, Community Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED J. Taylor – B. Maitson

That the word “primarily” be deleted and the words “which will identify the source of funds to be used to administer the programs of the Community Lottery Board” be added at the end of the motion.

Mayor Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor Kinsella presided.

Mayor Smith left the meeting.


Mayor Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor Kinsella vacated the Chair and Mayor Smith presided.

MOVED J. Taylor – A. Bolstad

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete this item.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, J. Taylor,

R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, B. Maitson,

B. Mason, R. Noce.ABSENT: M. Phair.

Orders of the Day were called.


Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Councillors W. Kinsella and M. Phair were absent.

AMENDMENT OF COUNCILLOR TAYLOR, put:

That the word “primarily” be deleted and the words “which will identify the source of funds to be used to administer the programs of the Community Lottery Board” be added at the end of the motion.

LOSTFOR THE AMENDMENT: B. Smith; L. Chahley, L. Langley, B. Maitson,

J. Taylor.OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: W. Kinsella, M. Phair.

Councillor W. Kinsella entered the meeting.

MOTION ON ITEM F.1.d. put:

That up to $50,000 from the Council Contingency Fund be released to the Community Services Department to provide administrative support to the Community Lottery Board and that the money be primarily used to prepare a business plan.

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

L. Langley, B. Maitson, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: M. Phair.

F.1.e. Community Lottery Board Administrative Support – Municipal Survey.

MOVED L. Chahley – B. Maitson

That the March 30, 1998 Community Services Department report be received for information.

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ABSENT: M. Phair.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b. Transportation and Streets Department – 1998 Budget Adjustment.

G.1.c. Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion: 1998 Operating and Capital Budget (Project No. 98-66-7342).

MOVED J. Taylor – B. Maitson

Transportation and Streets Department – 1998 Budget Adjustment (G.1.b.)

That the Transportation and Streets Department 1998 Capital Budget be increased by $16,505,000 (as shown in Attachment 1 of the March 11, 1998 Transportation and Streets Department report) and that adjustments to four Project Profiles and one additional Project Profile be approved:

1. Project No. 96-66-8305 (North/South Trade Highway);

2. Project No. 95-66-7426 (Whitemud Drive from 34 Street to Highway 14);

3. Project No. 98-66-7342 (Downtown Two-Way Conversion);


4. Project XX-66-7106 (Arterial/Collector Roadway Rehabilitation – Base Level); and

5. New Project No. 98-66-7396 (112 Street from 82 Avenue to 85 Avenue).

Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion: 1998 Operating and Capital Budget (Project No. 98-66-7342) (G.1.c.)

1. That Project No. 98-66-7342 (Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion) be approved for complete implementation in 1998 at an estimated cost of $1.07 million.

2. That the Project be funded by general financing through reallocation of funding sources, as outlined in the Transportation and Streets Department proposed 1998 Budget Adjustment.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; R. Millican, General Manager, and B. Stephenson, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

Members of Council requested that part 3 of item G.1.b., and Item G.1.c. be split for voting purposes.

MOTION ON PARTS 1, 2, 4, AND 5 OF ITEM G.1.b. put:








ABSENT: M. Phair.

MOTION ON PART 3 OF ITEM G.1.b put:

3. Project No. 98-66-7342 (Downtown Two-Way Conversion).


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

B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.ABSENT: M. Phair.

MOTION ON ITEM G.1.c. put:



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

B. Mason, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce.ABSENT: M. Phair.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL’S DECISION ON ITEMS G.1.b. and G.1.c.

Transportation and Streets Department – 1998 Budget Adjustment (G.1.b.)




3. Project No. 98-66-7342 (Downtown Two-Way Conversion);



Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion: 1998 Operating and Capital Budget (Project No. 98-66-7342) (G.1.c.)

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L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw No. 11724 – To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Undertake, Construct and Finance the Projects for Aqualta Inc.

PURPOSE

To finance, undertake and complete the projects in the amount of $1,537,000.00.

L.1.b. Bylaw No. 11725 – To Authorize the City of Edmonton to Undertake, Construct and Finance the Projects for Aqualta Inc.

PURPOSE

To finance, undertake and complete the projects in the amount of $3,217,000.00.

MOVED B. Maitson – J. Taylor

That Bylaw Nos. 11724 and 11725 be read a first time. Aqualta



ABSENT: M. Phair.

L.1.c. Bylaw No. 11711 – To Authorize the Council of the City of Edmonton to Impose a Special Tax for the 1998 Operating and Maintenance of Lane Lighting.

PURPOSE

To impose a special tax for the 1998 Operation and Maintenance of Lane Lighting.


MOVED J. Taylor – R. Rosenberger

That Bylaw No. 11711 be read a first time.

R. Millican, General Manager, G. Boston and L. McCormick, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad – W. Kinsella

That Bylaw No. 11711 be referred back to the Administration to provide additional information on what the rates have been in the past; how they have been calculated in the past; and to clarify whether or not this is a change in the manner in which the rate is being assessed or in the amount that is being assessed to homeowners for Lane Lighting.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, B. Maitson, R. Noce.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley,

B. Mason, J. Taylor, R. Rosenberger.ABSENT: M. Phair.

MOTION ON FIRST READING OF BYLAW NO. 11711 put:


B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger,J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella.ABSENT: M. Phair.

MOVED J. Taylor – B. Maitson

That Bylaw No. 11711 be read a second time.


B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger,J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella.ABSENT: M. Phair..MOVED J. Taylor – B. Maitson

That Bylaw No. 11711 be considered for third reading. Transportation & Streets

Due: April 21, 1998

LOST(Sec. 187(4) M.G.A.)


FOR THE MOTION: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,L. Langley, B. Maitson, B. Mason, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad.ABSENT: M. Phair

L.3.a. Bylaw No. 11700 – The Elections Bylaw.

PURPOSE

To establish rules to follow in conducting Municipal Elections.

MOVED B. Maitson – J. Taylor

That Bylaw No. 11700 be read a third time.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason – R. Noce

That clause 20(3)(iv) be amended by adding after the words “for any other reason”:

“related to the operation of the Automated Voting System or any of its components.”

S. Thompson, Corporate Services Department, answered Council’s questions.

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

L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger,J. Taylor.

OPPOSED: L. Chahley, B. Maitson.ABSENT: M. Phair.

MOTION ON THIRD READING OF BYLAW NO. 11700, AS AMENDED, put:

That Bylaw No. 11700, as amended, be read a third time. Distribution List



ABSENT: M. Phair.




E.1.e. Consideration of Bill 27, The Electric Utilities Amendment Act.

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

That the Provincial Government be requested to postpone consideration of Bill 27, the Electric Utilities Amendment Act, until its impact on power consumers and municipal utilities can be evaluated; and, further, that the City seek the support of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association on this matter.

Councillor Mason made a presentation.

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: A. Bolstad, L. Langley, B. Mason, R. Noce.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

B. Maitson, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.ABSENT: M. Phair.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.01. Edmonton Northlands Governance Resolutions (W. Kinsella)

Councillor Kinsella stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she will move:

1. That City Council approve the governance resolutions proposed by Edmonton Northlands, and

2. That the Mayor write a letter to the President of Edmonton Northlands informing the Board of Directors of Council’s decision.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.


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