Minutes for City Council January 18, 2000...

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, January 18, 2000

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 ManagerD.H. Edey, City Clerk.

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 Dan Van Alstine led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

1. That the City Council Agenda for the January 18, 2000 meeting be adopted with the addition of the following:

J.1.a. Enoch Cree Nation.

___________________City CouncilMeeting Minutes 1January 18, 2000

In PrivateE.1.l. Whitemud Road Recovery of Costs for Demolition & Removal.

2. That the following items be dealt with together:

E.1.a. Annual Budget Process.E.1.b. Public Consultation Process of the Annual Budget.E.1.c. Planning and Budgeting Processes.

3. That in private item E.1.l. be dealt with immediately following in private item G.1.f.

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 - T. Cavanagh

That the Minutes of the December 7, 1999 Special City Council Meeting and the December 14, 1999 City Council Meeting be adopted.



B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Lunch at the Bissell Centre (D. Thiele).

Councillor D. Thiele stated that he and Councillor B. Anderson had the pleasure of helping to serve lunch at the Bissell Centre. The staff from the TAPS Brewpub and Eatery organized the event and provided the food. Randy Uytterhagen, Nathan Mison, Dennis Davitts and Liz Gardner from the TAPS Brewpub and Eatery were commended for their efforts.

B.1.b. Edmonton Minor Hockey Tournament (D. Thiele).

Councillor D. Thiele stated that he and Councillor R. Noce had the pleasure of attending the Opening Ceremonies of the Edmonton Minor Hockey Tournament,


the largest of its kind in North America and probably the world. He wished everyone well during the tournament - parents, coaches, players and especially the over 3000 volunteers who made this possible.

B.1.c. Royal Bank and the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Awards (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of City Council, introduced Bill Bannister, Regional Vice-President of the Royal Bank of Canada, who was in attendance to present the City with recognition from the Royal Bank and the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. Mr. Bannister made a presentation and presented the certificates to the Mayor.

Honourable Mention for the Willis Award for Innovation category was awarded to Dina Traynor, Human Resources and Miles Smith, Edmonton Firefighters Union for the City's Union-Management Working Relationship Agreement. This agreement believed to be the first of its kind in the Canadian public sector, is intended to improve and enhance labour relations at the City.

Congratulations were extended to the Presidents of the Unions, the City Management Association and Senior Management Team for their continued effort to make this agreement the way the City does business.

Honourable Mention in the Environment Category for the Dutch Elm Disease Prevention Project was awarded to the Forestry staff in the Community Services Department. Congratulations were extended to Barry Anderson, Lyall Brenneis, Chris Saunders, Terry Bereziuk and John Jong.

The representatives, who were in attendance, from the Elm Defence of Greater Edmonton were acknowledged for making the program a success.

Honourable Mention in the Education Category for the Physical Sewer Model was awarded to Kurt Sawatzky and Russell Barth, Asset Management and Public Works Department.

Mayor B. Smith thanked Mr. Bannister from the Royal Bank for bringing the Awards and Council warmly acknowledged all of the recipients.

B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED M. Phair - J. Taylor

That items D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., D.2.d., E.1.a., E.1.b., E.1.c. E.1.d., E.1.e., E.1.h., E.1.i., E.1.j., E.1.k., G.1.a., G.1.b., J.1.a., and in private items E.1.l. and G.1.f. be exempted for debate; and


D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.e. Process for Appointments to the City Investment Committee (B. Smith).

That the December 14, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

D.3. STATUS OF REPORTS

D.3.a. Transportation Reinvestment Funds (Funding Brief).

That the revised due date of Feb. 15, 2000 be approved. Transportation & Streets

Due: Feb. 15, 2000

D.3.b. Lodge of the Greater Edmonton Foundation (M. Phair).

That the revised due date of Feb. 15, 2000 be approved. Community Services

Due: Feb. 15, 2000

D.3.c. Parking Permits (B. Smith).

That the revised due date of Feb. 1, 2000 be approved. Transportation & Streets

Due: Feb. 1, 2000


E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.f. Notice of Intention to Designate the A. Macdonald Building Located at 10128 - 105 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource.

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate an Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the November 30, 1999 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by the A. Macdonald Building in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act, R.S.A. 1980, c.H-8, as amended.

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

Planning & Dev.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.g. Notice of Intention to Designate the Thomas Scott Residence Located at 9938 – 85 Avenue as a Municipal Historic Resource.

1. That the City Clerk be authorized to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate an Historic Resource (Attachment 1 of the December 9, 1999 Planning and Development Department report) to the owner of the property occupied by the Thomas Scott Residence in accordance with Section 22 of the Historical Resources Act, R.S.A. 1980, c.H-8, as amended.

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

Planning & Dev.

Corporate Svcs.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.c. Master Facility Crossing Agreement with Northwestern Utilities Limited.

1. That a Master Facility Crossing Agreement be approved with Asset Mgmt. & Public


Northwestern Utilities Limited for use by the Asset Management and Public Works Department, Drainage Services.

2. That the City Manager be granted the authority to amend the Master Facility Crossing Agreement by adding detailed drawings of various projects as additions to Schedule "B" of the Master Facility Crossing Agreement.

Works

G.1.d. Land Sale to Keith Frieser.

That the sale of land to Keith Frieser, located at 144 Avenue East of 50 Street, described as a portion of Lot 2, Block 6, Plan 9724257, for the price of $1,200,000.00, be approved.

Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

G.1.e. Anthony Henday Drive Extension.

1. That the North/South Trade Highway Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1 of the December 14, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report) be approved.

2. That the Mayor sign, on behalf of the City, the Memorandum of Understanding for the North/South Trade Highway agreement, and that the Administration negotiate the details of the transfer of title agreement referred to in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Transportation & Streets

Mayor

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Civic Agencies - Externally Nominated Appointments to the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board.


1. That Michael Johner be appointed to the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board as the representative of the DATS Advisory Group for a term ending December 31, 2000.

2. That Ernest C. Bastide be re-appointed to the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board as the representative of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 for a term ending December 31, 2000.

Civic Agencies



D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. "Budget 2000: New Era … New Plan" Report (W. Kinsella).

"In November, Randy Garvey and I travelled to Calgary to present to the Standing Committee on Finance on behalf of the City. The Standing Committee on Finance recently released its report entitled, "Budget 2000: New Era … New Plan."

The report contains several recommendations, particularly one regarding a new federal infrastructure program. I would like the Administration to review this report to identify this and other recommendations that affect the City and report to Council on further action that Council may take to promote and support these recommendations.

I would like this information for the second meeting in February."

Corporate Svcs.

Due: Feb. 15, 2000

D.1.b. Golden Homes (Greater Edmonton Foundation) (M. Phair).

"I recently received a letter from a group of residents of Golden Homes (80 Street and 95 Avenue) regarding the status and maintenance of their homes. As the property is managed by the Greater Edmonton Foundation and owned by the City. I would like the following information:

1. What are the parameters and conditions of the current lease the City has with Golden Homes/Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF)?

Community Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: March 15, 2000


2. Who has responsibility for day-to-day maintenance of the Homes?

3. What is the long-term viability of the Homes and who determines the viability?

4. What long-term plans does the City have for the property and GEF for managing the Homes?

I would like this information to come to the Executive Committee."

D.1.c. Billboard Beds (M. Phair).

"I would like the following information regarding the billboard beds along the Whitemud Freeway.1. When does the current contract with the provider end?

2. What conditions regarding size, design, and floral coverage must the provider adhere to? What evaluation has been carried out to ensure compliance?

3. What process will the Department go through when the contract expires?

I would like this information to return to the Community Services Committee."

Community Svcs.

CS Committee

Due: March 13, 2000

D.1d. Service Sharing Arrangements with other Municipalities (A. Bolstad).

"This inquiry has to do with the City's plans to enter into service sharing arrangements with other municipalities in the Edmonton area.

I'm wondering if the Administration intends to develop a comprehensive strategy in this regard, or will it simply bring forward individual opportunities as they arise, as it recently did in the area of sewage collection and treatment.

Further, does the Administration see opportunities for providing services differently, given the manner in which some of the surrounding municipalities provide services to their citizens? For example, would we consider contracting out in areas like transit service or sewage treatment, similar to what is done elsewhere?

Finally, I'm wondering if the Administration will be looking for some direction from City Council prior to bringing forward suggestions or proposals relative to joint-service delivery opportunities."

City Manager

D.1.d. cont'd

City Manager

Due: March 21, 2000


D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Development of an Urban Growth Boundary (A. Bolstad).

MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That the December 10, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be referred to the February 9, 2000 Executive Committee meeting.

Planning & Dev.Exec. CommitteeDue: Feb. 9, 2000

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

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

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.

D.2.b. Partially Built Neighbourhoods (A. Bolstad).

MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That the December 15, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be referred to the February 9, 2000 Executive Committee meeting.

Planning & Dev.

Exec. Committee

Due: Feb. 9, 2000


B. Mason, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.

D.2.c. House in the Boyle Street Area (M. Phair).

MOVED M. Phair - W. Kinsella

That the December 1, 1999 Community Services Department report be referred to the Community Services Committee meeting.

Community Svcs.

CS Committee

Due: Jan. 24, 2000



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

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

D.2.d. Income Replacement Fund (D. Thiele).

MOVED D. Thiele - R. Noce

That the December 9, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be referred to the February 9, 2000 Executive Committee meeting.

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: Feb. 9, 2000


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

OPPOSED: T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, R. Rosenberger.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Noce presided.


E.1.a. Annual Budget Process.

E.1.b. Public Consultation Process of the Annual Budget.

E.1.c. Planning and Budgeting Processes.

MOVED B. Smith - R. Noce (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting) (E.1.a.)

That the Administration submit a report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2000 detailing how the annual budget process could be enhanced to assist City Council with its due-diligence responsibilities. As a minimum, the Administration should comment on the feasibility of a series of Special Meetings of City Council during the first half of each year to:

1. Review and approve each departmental business plan (with the expectation that each business plan will require at least one full day of deliberation by City Council; and


2. Establish specific budget guidelines for each of the individual departments/business units.

MOVED B. Anderson - L. Langley (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting) (E.1.b.)

That the Administration be directed to bring back a report on ways to enhance the public consultation process and the distribution of information surrounding Edmonton's annual budget and planning process.

The report should identify items that can be implemented in time for the 2001 budget process and items that should be dealt with during the review of the public participation model (initiated in 2000 by the City Manager's Office).

The report should deal with, but not be limited to, the following items:

1. The receipt of information from the public prior to Council's initial direction to Administration,

2. The expansion in the number of stakeholders consulted by the Administration in developing the first budget proposal.

3. The advertising of major issues and concerns that the Administration feels must be addressed by the upcoming budget.

4. That following the presentation of the first draft (proposed) budget to Council, a Ward based presentation be made to Edmontonians.

general information on issues affecting the budget;

overhead presentation similar to the presentation Council receives;

an opportunity for citizens to submit written questions;

an opportunity for citizens to ask questions from the Floor; and

the distribution of the budget in brief document.

(These presentations would be conducted by CFO staff).

5. The full public hearing in front of Council prior to the budget debate taking place.

6. That examination of Council's needs for specific kinds of information, in advance of the preparation of future budget documents.

MOVED R. Rosenberger - R. Noce (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting) (E.1.c.)

That the Administration bring back a report addressing how we might change our planning and budgeting processes for the coming year so that public participation is improved by answering these questions:


1. Can we separate, in time and process, Council's consideration of major policy issues from Council's consideration of Budget decisions?

1. How can we assist the public to bring significant issues forward at the appropriate stage of our planning process?

2. How can we compile the input from the public that arrives in our offices to determine city-wide support for various issues and/or positions that are presented for budget debates?

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

MOVED B. Mason - T. Cavanagh

That the following Motions on the Floor be referred to the City Manager's Office to develop a consolidated recommendation to come back through the Executive Committee for final decision by City Council:

MOVED B. Smith - R. Noce (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting)

That the Administration submit a report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2000 detailing how the annual budget process could be enhanced to assist City Council with its due-diligence responsibilities. As a minimum, the Administration should comment on the feasibility of a series of Special Meetings of City Council during the first half of each year to:

1. Review and approve each departmental business plan (with the expectation that each business plan will require at least one full day of deliberation by City Council; and

2. Establish specific budget guidelines for each of the individual departments/business units.

MOVED B. Anderson - L. Langley (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting)

That the Administration be directed to bring back a report on ways to enhance the public consultation process and the distribution of information surrounding Edmonton's annual budget and planning process.

The report should identify items that can be implemented in time for the 2001 budget process and items that should be dealt with during the review of the public participation model (initiated in 2000 by the City Manager's Office).

The report should deal with, but not be limited to, the following items:

2. The receipt of information from the public prior to Council's

City Manager

Exec. Committee

E.1.a/b/c cont'd

City Manager

Exec. Committee

Due: March 15, 2000


initial direction to Administration,

3. The expansion in the number of stakeholders consulted by the Administration in developing the first budget proposal.

4. The advertising of major issues and concerns that the Administration feels must be addressed by the upcoming budget.

5. That following the presentation of the first draft (proposed) budget to Council, a Ward based presentation be made to Edmontonians.

General information on issues affecting the budget;

Overhead presentation similar to the presentation Council receives;

an opportunity for citizens to submit written questions;

an opportunity for citizens to ask questions from the Floor; and

the distribution of the budget in brief document.

(These presentations would be conducted by CFO staff).

6. The full public hearing in front of Council prior to the budget debate taking place.

7. That examination of Council's needs for specific kinds of information, in advance of the preparation of future budget documents.

MOVED R. Rosenberger - R. Noce (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting)

That the Administration bring back a report addressing how we might change our planning and budgeting processes for the coming year, so that public participation is improved by answering these questions:

8. Can we separate, in time and process, Council's consideration of major policy issues, from Council's consideration of Budget decisions?

9. How can we assist the public to bring significant issues

E.1.a./b./c. cont'd

City Manager

Exec. Committee

Due: March 15, 2000


forward at the appropriate stage of our planning process?

10. How can we compile the input from the public that arrives in our offices to determine city wide support for various issues and/or positions that are presented for budget debates?



Deputy Mayor R. Noce vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

E.1.d. News Release from the Provincial Government on the Capping of the Education Property Taxes.

MOVED J. Taylor - T. Cavanagh

That the December 23, 1999 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

A.B. Maurer, General Manager; P. Boutin, S. Dilworth and D. Fisher, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.



MOVED J. Taylor - B. Mason

1. That the Administration prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, with copies to the Premier and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association:

a) commenting on our meeting with the Minister;

b) very strongly expressing our concerns about, but not limited to:

i) the input process; and

ii) the fair market value implications of the Province's process, and

c) asking if a final decision has been made.


2. That the Administration prepare a simple document, which could be used to inform the public, about the tax changes in Edmonton and that would highlight the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes.

3. That the Administration review the legal options available regarding the Province's process.

MOVED B. Mason - D. Thiele

That the following motion be referred to the Administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the situation to come back to the in private portion of the January 26, 2000 Executive Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. and that all Members of Council be invited to attend:

MOVED J. Taylor - B. Mason (made at the January 18, 2000 City Council meeting)







2. That the Administration prepare a simple document which could be used to inform the public about the tax changes in Edmonton and highlights the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes.


AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce - L. Langley

That the words and time "at 1:30 p.m." be added after the word "meeting".

CARRIEDFOR THE

AMENDMENT: 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, AS AMENDED, put:

That the following motion be referred to the Administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the situation and come back to the in private portion of the January 26, 2000 Executive Committee at 1:30 p.m. and that all Members of Council be invited to attend:

MOVED J. Taylor - T. Cavanagh (made at the January 18, 2000 City Council meeting)







2. That the Administration prepare a simple document, which could be used to inform the public about the tax changes in Edmonton and that would highlight the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes.


Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: Jan. 26, 2000

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

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

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad.

E.1.e. Appointment of 2000 Boards of Directors to the Business Revitalization Zone Associations of Edmonton.


MOVED J. Taylor - T. Cavanagh

That the individuals named in Attachment 1 (of the December 7, 1999 Planning and Development Department Report) be appointed as the Boards of Directors for the Alberta Avenue, Beverly, Downtown, Fort Road, Inglewood, Kingsway, Old Strathcona and 124 Street and Area Business Associations for the term January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000.

Planning & Dev.

E.1.e. cont'd

Planning & Dev.

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

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

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

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh, L. Langley

E.1.h. Bill from SPCA to Cover the Clean-Up Costs Associated with the Cat House in Parkallen.

MOVED R. Noce - A. Bolstad (made at the November 2, 1999 City Council meeting)

That the City of Edmonton pay the June 29, 1999 invoice in the amount of $5,582.04 from the Edmonton SPCA. (Source of Funds: Corporate Initiative Fund.).

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Smith ruled the motion out of order based on the fact that the SPCA has withdrawn the invoice.

E.1.i. City of Edmonton Concerns with Changes in the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Refund Policy.

MOVED J. Taylor - M. Phair

That the Mayor send a letter to Alberta Municipal Affairs requesting a response to our concerns about the changes made to the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) refund policy for assessment losses (Attachment 1 of the December 8, 1999 Corporate Services Department report).

P. Boutin, City Assessor, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.


MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That the following motion be referred to the Executive Committee to be dealt with in conjunction with the item on Provincial Government Capping of the Education Property Taxes:

MOVED J. Taylor - M. Phair (made at the January 18, 2000 City Council meeting)

That the Mayor send a letter to Alberta Municipal Affairs requesting a response to our concerns about the changes made to the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) refund policy for assessment losses (Attachment 1 of the December 8, 1999 Corporate Services Department report).

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

E.1.i. cont'dCorporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: Jan. 26, 2000

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

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

ABSENT: B. Anderson, D. Thiele.

E.1.j. Community Services Capital Budget Adjustment – Rollie Miles Athletic Grounds Redevelopment Project.

MOVED R. Noce - D. Thiele

1. That the 1999 Capital Budget for Community Services - Rollie Miles Athletic Grounds Redevelopment Project be increased by $145,000 for project 96211023, Southside Athletic Grounds: Track Repairs, as shown in Attachment 3 (of the December 10, 1999 Corporate Services/Community Services Department report).

2. That the source of funds be a transfer from the 1999 Corporate Contingency Fund.

Community Svcs.

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

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

ABSENT: B. Anderson, D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Noce presided.

E.1.k. Corporate Computer Plan.


MOVED B. Smith - A Bolstad (made at the December 7, 1999 Special City Council meeting)

That the Administration prepare a Corporate Computer Plan for review and approval by City Council in the first quarter of 2000 which details:

The status of existing computer systems operated by the City of Edmonton;

The need/urgency for system acquisitions and upgrades;

Options that exist relative to acquisitions and upgrades;

Estimated costs; and

Projected benefits.

A.B. Maurer, General Manager, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - T. Cavanagh

That a part 2 be added as follows:

2. That this plan be forwarded in three separate sections as follows:

The vision for Computer Resources in the City of Edmonton.

The state of technology and infrastructure currently within the City of Edmonton.

An implementation plan designed to allow the City to meet the goals of the Corporate Business Plan and Plan Edmonton.

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

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

OPPOSED: B. Anderson, M. Phair.ABSENT: J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOTION ON ITEM E.1.k., as amended, put:


1. That the Administration prepare a Corporate Computer Plan for review and approval by City Council in the first quarter of 2000 which details:

The status of existing computer systems operated by the City of Edmonton;

The need/urgency for system acquisitions and upgrades;

Options that exist relative to acquisitions and upgrades;

Estimated costs; and

Projected benefits.

2. That this plan be forwarded in three separate sections as follows:

The vision for Computer Resources in the City of Edmonton.

The state of technology and infrastructure currently within the City of Edmonton.

An implementation plan designed to allow the City to meet the goals of the Corporate Business Plan and Plan Edmonton.

Corporate Svcs.

Due: March 21, 2000

E.1.k. cont'd

Corporate Svcs.

Due: March 21, 2000

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

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

OPPOSED: M. Phair.ABSENT: J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

Deputy R. Noce vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.


G.1.a. Use of Federal and Provincial Programs to Assist in the Southern LRT Plans.

MOVED M. Phair - W. Kinsella

That the Mayor write to the Federal Government with a request that Federal monies be made available for Rapid Transit Systems such as the LRT.


R. Millican, General Manager, Transportation and Streets Department; and Councillor B. Mason, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - D. Thiele

That the words "Federal monies be made available for Rapid Transit Systems such as the LRT' be replaced with the words "Rapid Transit Systems be eligible for any new federal infrastructure program".

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

B. Mason, M. Phair, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger.

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

That the Mayor write to the Federal Government with a request that Rapid Transit Systems be eligible for any new federal infrastructure program.

LOSTFOR THE MOTIONAS AMENDED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, B. Mason, M. Phair,

D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,

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

MOVED R. Noce - W. Kinsella

1. That Council meet in private.2. That Council recess now and reconvene at 1:30 p.m.



Council recessed at 11:55 a.m.

MOVED J. Taylor - L. Chahley

That Council meet in public.



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

ABSENT: W. Kinsella.

Council met in public at 1:45 p.m.

Councillor W. Kinsella was absent.

G.1.f. Approval to Sublease City Centre Airport Land._____________________________________________________________

MOVED L. Chahley - J. Taylor

1. That the City Manager be directed to consent to a proposed sublease of a portion of the City Centre Airport lands, as per the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 7, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report.

2. That this report remain in private, in accordance with the provisions of Section 15(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, S.A. 1994, as amended.

Asset Mgmt. & Public Works

City Manager

Councillor W. Kinsella entered the meeting.

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

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

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, B. Mason.

MOVED R. Noce - M. Phair

That Council meet in private.



Council met in private at 1:39 p.m.

MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That Council meet in public.




Council met in public at 2:32 p.m.


E.1.l. Whitemud Road Recovery of Costs for Demolition and Removal.

MOVED W. Kinsella - D. Thiele

1. That Council approve Option 2 contained in Attachment 1 (of the January 17, 2000 Corporate Services Department report).

2. That this report remain in private and remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of Section 22(1)(b), Section 26(1)(a), and Section 26(1)(b)(iii) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Corporate Svcs.




G.1.b. Transit Services LRT._____________________________________________________________

MOVED W. Kinsella - D. Thiele

1. That the Administration undertake strategic and conceptual planning for the South LRT extension from University Station to Heritage Station on the basis of the December, 1999, Scoping Document.

2. That the Administration amend the current project management services agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. to include the planning of South LRT extension to Heritage.


G.1.b. cont'd



R. Millican, General Manager; G. Menzies, Transportation and Streets Department, made a presentation, a copy of which was distributed to all Members of City Council and filed with the Office of the City Clerk, and answered Council's questions. R. Garvey, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.



J. OTHER REPORTS

J.1.a. Enoch Cree Nation.

MOVED R. Noce - W. Kinsella

That a letter be prepared to Chief Ronald Morin for the Mayor's signature indicating that the City of Edmonton does not propose any change to the existing boundaries of the Enoch Cree Nation nor does City Council contemplate any type of negotiation involving its status or relationship with the City of Edmonton, the Province of Alberta or the Federal Government.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - D. Thiele

That the words "type of negotiation involving its status or relationship with the City of Edmonton, the Province of Alberta or the Federal Government" be replaced with the words "change to its relationship with the Federal Government".

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

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

ABSENT: L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

MOTION, AS AMENDED, put:

That a letter be prepared to Chief Ronald Morin for the Mayor's signature indicating that the City of Edmonton does not propose any change to the existing boundaries of the Enoch Cree Nation nor does City Council contemplate any change to its relationship with the Federal Government.

City Manager

Mayor



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

ABSENT: L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Notice and Collection of the Tax Levy and Payment (M. Phair).

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

That the responsibility for the notice and collection of the tax levy and payment under Sections 155 and 158 be "up-loaded" to the Provincial Government thereby ending the City's responsibility to carry out this task in 2000 and beyond.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK


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