Minutes for City Council February 1, 2000...

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, February 1, 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 Manager.D.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.

Councillor R. Rosenberger was absent.

OPENING PRAYER

Dr. Rhea Plouffe, Chaplain, Cross Cancer Institute led the assembly in prayer.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

That the City Council Agenda for the February 1, 2000 meeting be adopted with the following changes:

a) Additions:

___________________City CouncilMeeting Minutes 1February 1, 2000

H.1.c.- Special City Council Meetings - February 28 and March 6, 2000.

F.1.a.- In Private - Citizen at Large Appointment Recommendations to Various Civic Agencies.

b) Replacement Pages:

Annotated Agenda - Pages 7 and 8.

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

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

ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

A.3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOVED M. Phair - R. Noce

That the Minutes of the January 12, 2000 City Council Public Hearing Meeting; January 13, 2000 Special City Council Meeting; and January 18, 2000 City Council Meeting be adopted.


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

ABSENT: R. Rosenberger.

Councillor R. Rosenberger entered the meeting.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.a. Alberta Winter Games (T. Cavanagh).

Councillor T. Cavanagh stated that he had the opportunity, together with Councillor D. Thiele, to meet with the representatives of the Alberta Winter Games from Sherwood Park, at which time the representatives thanked the City of Edmonton for the use of the City of Edmonton facilities for the games.


B.2. EXEMPTIONS AND VOTE ON ALL OTHER ITEMS

MOVED T. Cavanagh - R. Noce

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

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.b. Reporting of Taxes (A. Bolstad).

That the January 10, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

E. REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.b. Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee Appointments.

That Lewis Cardinal, Rosalie Cardinal, Gordon Harris and Rosie Vermillion be appointed to the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee for the term ending December 31, 2000.

Civic Agencies

E.1.c. Letter dated September 1, 1999 to Council re: Tax Assessment from Charles and Linda Illerbrun.

That the request for a reduction and rebate of property taxes for the years of 1994 through 1997 be denied.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.d. Hangars at the City Centre Airport.

1. That the Planning and Development Department advise the Provincial Government that City Council supports the designation of Hangar #14 as a Provincial Historic Resource, and undertake steps to facilitate the designation of Hangar #14 as a Provincial Historic Resource.

2. That the Planning and Development Department bring forward bylaws and documents to have Hangar #14

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designated as a Municipal Historic Resource. Planning & Dev.

E.1.f. Progress Report on the Development of the New Zoning Bylaw.

That the December 15, 1999 Planning and Development Department report be received for information.

Planning & Dev.

E.1.g. Legacy Facilities – 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

That the December 15, 1999 Community Services/Corporate Services Departments report be received for information.

Community Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.a. Citizen-At-Large Appointment Recommendations to Various Civic Agencies.

That the appointments, as outlined in Attachment 1, be approved for the term ending December 31, 2000, except for the Community Lottery Board appointees whose terms will be at pleasure.

Civic Agencies

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b. Settlement of a Section 30 Agreement Pursuant to the Expropriation Act for the Acquisition of a Single Family Dwelling at 9866 - 79 Avenue from Michael Joseph O'Rourke.

1. That the acquisition of Lot 40, Block 39, Plan 29U, containing 405.82 square metres, more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals, from Michael Joseph O'Rourke as per the attachments of the January 10, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works report, be approved.

2 That the January 10, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works report remain in private and confidential. (s.24 Freedom of

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Asset Mgmt. & Public


Information and Protection of Privacy Act).Works

H. OTHER REPORTS

H.1.a. Civic Agencies - Appointment of Various External Representatives

1. That Jim Oscroft and Gerry Haracsi be appointed and that David Baker, John Campbell and Vivianne Favreau Sparrow be re-appointed to the Kinsmen Park Advisory Committee as Kinsmen Club representatives for the term ending December 31, 2000.

2. That Jim Goebel and George Milner be re-appointed to the Edmonton Historical Board as the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association representatives for the term ending December 31, 2000.

Civic Agencies

H.1.c. Special City Council Meetings - February 28 and March 6, 2000.

That Special City Council meetings be scheduled to conduct civic agency interviews on the following dates in the Councillors' Boardroom:

February 28, 2000 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.;

March 6, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Civic Agencies


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

B.3. DECISION TO HEAR AND TIME SPECIFICS

L.1.a. Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw.

MOVED M. Phair - L. Langley

That Item L.1.a. - Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw, be dealt with at 2:30 p.m.



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

ABSENT: B. Mason.

J.1.a. Final Report - City of Edmonton Members of Council Remuneration and Benefits Review.


MOVED M. Phair - A. Bolstad

That City Council hear from the following delegations:

A. Neufeld, The Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB); and C. Berg with respect to Item J.1.a.; and

K. Byram, President, Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club; and C. Berg with respect to Item L.1.a.

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

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

D. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES

D.1. ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.1.a. Area Redevelopment Plans (M. Phair/J. Taylor).

"We would like the following information from the Planning and Development Department and the Law Branch about Area Redevelopment Plans (ARP's):

1. What is the status (both legal and otherwise) of a Council approved ARP?

2. If an application for development within an approved ARP is made that substantially differs from the ARP (doubles the size of the neighbourhood, follows few if any of the guidelines outlined for

Planning and Dev.

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Exec. Committee

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the property in the ARP) would approval constructively overturn the ARP?

3. If yes, what are the implications for City Council and the affected community?

We would like the response to come to the Executive Committee on March 1, 2000."

Planning & Dev.

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee

Due: March 1, 2000

D.1.b. Recruitment and Training of New Firefighters (M. Phair).

"It is my understanding that nearly 50% or more of the employees of Fire Services will be eligible for retirement over the next 5 years. I would like the following information from the Fire Services and Human Resources Departments.

4. What policies are in place regarding recruitment and training of new firefighters?

5. Who is responsible for the recruitment and selection of new trainees?

6. Does the current ‘job description’ reflect both today and future responsibilities and skills for firefighters and does it reflect the City of Edmonton's goals and priorities?"

Emergency Response

Human Resources

Due: April 11, 2000

D.2. REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

D.2.a. Vending Machines in City Facilities (A. Bolstad).

MOVED A. Bolstad - M. Phair

That the January 7, 2000 Community Services Department report be referred to the Community Services Committee.

Community Svcs

CS Committee

Due: Feb. 7, 2000


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

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

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

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

D.2.c. Parking Permits (B. Smith).

MOVED B. Smith - M. Phair

That the December 29, 1999 Transportation and Streets Department report be referred to the Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Transportation & Streets

TPW Committee

Due: Feb. 8, 2000

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

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

R. Rosenberger.

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

J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

J.1.a. Final Report - City of Edmonton Members of Council Remuneration and Benefits Review.

MOVED M. Phair - J. Taylor

Cash Compensation

7. That the City of Edmonton continue to pay cash compensation to their Members of Council entirely through an annual fixed salary.

8. That the City of Edmonton pay elected officials total annual cash compensation as detailed in Table 1, with one third of this sum being tax exempt.

9. That no changes be made to the additional remuneration of $300

Human Resources

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paid councillors for each month of service in the capacity of Deputy Mayor.

Benefits

10. That Members of Council be provided with the same employee benefits package and employer contribution rates as the City of Edmonton's "Management Exempt Group" (Non union management employees of the City of Edmonton).

11. That the current City of Edmonton policy of providing the Mayor a choice between having access to a City vehicle or a vehicle allowance for the Mayor's use be maintained.

12. That Councillors be provided with a $400 a month transportation allowance to offset the transportation costs associated with fulfilling their duties within the City of Edmonton and the region.

13. That the City continue to provide elected officials with administrative support and office equipment required to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities as elected officials within established budget constraints.

Retirement Benefits

14. That the City of Edmonton contribute an amount equal to 6% of the elected officials total annual salary to support retirement.

Transition Allowance

15. That the City of Edmonton Members of Council be provided with a severance payment upon the conclusion of their service. This severance allowance is to be equal to 2 weeks salary for each year served to a maximum of six months salary. Members of Council will not begin to accumulate credits under this provision until after the 2001 election.

Other Compensation Policy Related Issues

16. That cash compensation for Members of Council be adjusted on January 1st of each year by the same percentage increase or decrease as the Average Weekly Earnings for Alberta as reported by the Statistics Canada survey of employment payroll and hours for the immediately preceding year.

17. That the City establish a Council Compensation Commission, or similar independent body, every six years (or two Council terms) to do a comprehensive review of compensation levels, issues and

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Human Resources


policies relating to elected officials. The Commission could include representatives from labor, the business community, post secondary institutions, the judiciary and citizens at large. The Independent Compensation Commission would be appointed toward the end of the second Council term with their recommendations not coming into effect until after the next election.

Continuing Education

18. That City Council develop a partnership with the University of Alberta for the purpose of creating a university level educational program for elected municipal officials.

Corporate Svcs.

R. Rosen, Chair, Independent Committee to Review the Remuneration and Benefits of Members of Council, made a presentation.

R. Rosen, T. Olenuk and R. Schneck, Members of the Independent Committee to Review the Remuneration and Benefits of Members of Council, answered Council's questions.

D. Bray, General Manager, Human Resources Department; and D.H. Edey, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.




E.1.a. Assessment of Supply Management Strategies.

MOVED T. Cavanagh - D. Thiele


A. B. Maurer, General Manager; and G. Goodall, Corporate Services Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That the following motion be referred to the Executive Committee:

MOVED T. Cavanagh - D. Thiele (Made at the Feb. 1, 2000 City Council meeting):

Corporate Svcs.

Exec. Committee



Due: Feb. 9, 2000

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

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

ABSENT: B. Anderson, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

E.1.e. Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines.

MOVED M. Phair - D. Thiele

That the Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines be approved in principle for implementation.

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

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor R. Rosenberger presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting.

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

Members of Council requested permission to speak for an additional five minutes.

MOVED R. Noce - B. Smith

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so, be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

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

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

D. Thiele.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Acting Mayor L. Chahley presided.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Smith - T. Cavanagh

The following be added after the word "implementation"

"with the following amendment:

1. That Section 2.2.3 - Signage be deleted."


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

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

OPPOSED: M. Phair.

AMENDMENT MOVED A. Bolstad - W. Kinsella

That a part 2 be added as follows:

2. That any reference to the Gateway to the Capital Region, major regional tourism information/service Centre be deleted from the report.


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

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce - T. Cavanagh


3. That the word "Edmonton" be predominant throughout the report.

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

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

OPPOSED: B. Anderson, M. Phair.

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

That the Highway 2 Corridor Design Guidelines be approved in principle for implementation with the following amendments:

1. That Section 2.2.3 - Signage be deleted.

2. That any reference to the Gateway to the Capital Region, major regional tourism information/service centre be deleted from the report.

3. That the word "Edmonton" be predominant throughout the report.

Planning & Dev.


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


MOVED B. Smith - R. Noce

That Section 2.2.3 - Signage, be referred to the Planning and Development Department to consult with the Transportation and Streets Department and bring back a plan that will consider including the word "Edmonton" on all signage, at all entrances to the City.

Planning & Dev.



MOVED A. Bolstad - W. Kinsella

That the Administration prepare a report which details conceptual plans including the financial implications of developing the Gateway to the Capital Region tourism information centre at the intersection of Highway 2 and 2A.

Planning & Dev.



Acting Mayor L. Chahley vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

E.1.k. Improvements to the Major Entrance Corridors in the City of Edmonton.

MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce

That the Administration prepare, subject to available resources, the necessary design guidelines, policies and physical improvement plans to improve all other major entrance corridors in the City of Edmonton in a manner similar to the efforts being made on Calgary Trail and Highway 2 South. The major entrance corridors this should apply to will include:


Stony Plain Road; St. Albert Trail; 97 Street North; Manning Freeway; Yellowhead Highway East; Yellowhead Highway West; Whitemud Drive East; and Whitemud Drive West.

MOVED M. Phair - D. Thiele

That the following motion be referred to the Administration to report back with the timelines, costs and the amount of work this would entail:

MOVED B. Mason - R. Noce (Made at the Feb. 1, 2000 City Council meeting):

That the Administration prepare, subject to available resources, the necessary design guidelines, policies and physical improvement plans to improve all other major entrance corridors in the City of Edmonton in a manner similar to the efforts being made on Calgary Trail and Highway 2 South. The major entrance corridors this should apply to will include:

Stony Plain Road; St. Albert Trail; 97 Street North; Manning Freeway; Yellowhead Highway East; Yellowhead Highway West; Whitemud Drive East; and Whitemud Drive West.

Planning & Dev.

Due: April 11, 2000



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

MOVED R. Noce - M. Phair

That Item E.1.j. be added to the agenda.



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


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).

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair - W. Kinsella

That parts 2 and 3 be added as follows:

2. That the Mayor send a letter to Mayor A. Duerr, City of Calgary, explaining the City's action regarding the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Refund Policy and send a copy of the City's letter to Alberta Municipal Affairs to Calgary.

3. That the Mayor send a letter to other appropriate organizations explaining the City's action regarding the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Refund Policy and that the City advocates all refunds be honoured with no deductible.


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

ABSENT: D. Thiele.

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

1. 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).

2. That the Mayor send a letter to Mayor A. Duerr, City of Calgary, explaining the City's action regarding the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Refund Policy and send a copy of the City's letter to Alberta Municipal Affairs to Calgary.

3. That the Mayor send a letter to other appropriate organizations explaining the City's action regarding the Alberta School Foundation Fund (ASFF) Refund Policy and that the City advocates all refunds be honoured with no deductible.

Mayor

Corporate Svcs.



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

ABSENT: D. Thiele.

B.1. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

B.1.b. Welcome to the City Assessor from the City of Calgary (B. Smith).

Mayor B. Smith, on behalf of all Members of Council, welcomed I. McClung, City Assessor, from the City of Calgary.


E.1.i. Response to Provincial Government Capping of the Education Property Taxes.

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

MOVED W. Kinsella - M. Phair

That Items E.1.i. and E.1.j. be dealt with together.



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

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:

1. commenting on our meeting with the Minister;


2. 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;

3. and 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 highlights the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes.

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

WITHDRAWN

A.B. Maurer, General Manager; and S. Dilworth, Corporate Services Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

MOVED B. Mason - J. Taylor

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



Council recessed at 11:58 a.m.

MOVED R. Noce - M. Phair

That Council meet in public.

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

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

ABSENT: T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, D. Thiele.

Council reconvened at 1:55 p.m.

Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, and D. Thiele were absent.

With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor J. Taylor withdrew his motion.

Councillors T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, D. Thiele and W. Kinsella entered the meeting.


MOVED J. Taylor - M. Phair

4. That the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the Province of Alberta's latest announcement with respect to the Capping of the Education Property Tax and the negative impact of $7.7 million on the City of Edmonton.

5. That the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the policy of Capping the Education Property Tax and the long term effect it has on Market Value Assessment.

6. That copies of the above correspondence be sent to the Premier, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the two School Boards.

7. That the Administration inform the public about the tax changes in Edmonton and highlight the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes and that the Administration consider using paid advertising as part of this communication plan.

8. That the Administration report back to City Council through the Executive Committee with ongoing strategies related to the long term policies being developed by the Province with respect to Education Property Taxes.

9. That this January 28, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

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

AMENDMENT MOVED R. Noce - M. Phair

That in part 3, the words "the Alberta Association of Municipal District and Counties and any other relevant organizations" be added to the end of the sentence.

D. Fisher, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

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


MOTION ON ITEM E.1.i. and E.1.j., AS AMENDED, put:

19. That the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the Province of Alberta's latest announcement with respect to the Capping of the Education Property Tax and the

Mayor


negative impact of $7.7 million on the City of Edmonton.

20. That the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the policy of Capping the Education Property Tax and the long term effect it has on Market Value Assessment.

21. That copies of the above correspondence be sent to the Premier, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, the two School Boards, the Alberta Association of Municipal District and Counties and any other relevant organizations.

22. That the Administration inform the public about the tax changes in Edmonton and highlight the municipal tax changes and the provincial school tax changes and that the Administration consider using paid advertising as part of this communication plan.

23. That the Administration report back to City Council through the Executive Committee with ongoing strategies related to the long term policies being developed by the Province with respect to Education Property Taxes.

24. That the January 28, 2000 Corporate Services Department report be received for information.

Corporate Svcs.

E.1.i./E.1.j. cont'd

Exec. Committee

Due: April 5, 2000




G.1.a. Waste Management Services Financing Preview.

MOVED A. Bolstad - W. Kinsella

1. That the financing options of Standard Tax Levy, Residential Tax Levy, Flat Fees, Standard Tax Levy plus Flat Fees (Status Quo), and Standard Tax Levy plus Tags, be approved for detailed evaluation.

2. That the public input plan outlined in Part 2 of the January 14, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be approved.


W.D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, made a brief presentation.

R. Neehall, Asset Management and Public Works Department; Councillor W. Kinsella, Chair, Transportation and Public Works Committee and W.D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

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Orders of the Day were called to deal with item L.1.a.

L. BYLAWS


PURPOSE

To establish a system of licensing cats that will encourage responsible pet ownership.

MOVED L. Chahley - R. Noce

3. That Bylaw 12222 - Cat Licensing Bylaw, be referred back to the Administration to include the following:

1. That the Bylaw be drafted to include a Cat Licensing components, also a Cat Control component which would include offences and penalties for cats at large.

2. That consideration be given to exemptions for those owners of cats whose cats are never outside, and are in essence 'house cats'.

3. That consideration be given to exemptions for those who are registered breeders.

4. a) That this report be made available for the Community Services Committee in due course.

b) That the Community Services Committee hold a non-statutory public hearing.

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law) and P. Fearon, Edmonton Police Service (Bylaw Services), answered Council's questions.

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

MOTION ON PART 1a, put:


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

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

MOTION ON PART 1b, put:

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley,

R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, B. Mason,

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

MOTION ON PART 1c, put:

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley,

R. Noce, R. Rosenberger.OPPOSED: B. Smith; A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, B. Mason,

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

MOTION ON PART 2a, put:

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, R. Noce,

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

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

MOTION ON PART 2b, put:

LOSTFOR THE MOTION: L. Chahley, R. Noce, M. Phair.OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

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

MOVED A. Bolstad - B. Smith

That Bylaw 12222 be read a first time.


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

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

Orders of the Day were called.


Council recessed at 3:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:48 p.m.

Councillors T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Rosenberger and D. Thiele were absent.

Councillors T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele, R. Rosenberger, W. Kinsella, and L. Langley entered the meeting.

MOVED A. Bolstad - D. Thiele

That Bylaw 12222 be read a second time.

D. Collinson, Edmonton Police Service (Animal Control), answered Council's questions.


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

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

MOVED D. Thiele - M. Phair

That Bylaw 12222 be considered for third reading. Corporate Svcs.Police Service

Due: Feb. 15, 2000

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

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

OPPOSED: L. Chahley, R. Noce.

F. REPORTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS

F.1.b. Cat Control Components Including Offences and Penalties for Cats at Large.

MOVED W. Kinsella - A. Bolstad

That the Administration prepare a report, for the Community Services Committee, relative to Bylaw 12222 that assesses the flexibility of adding cat control components which would include offences and penalties for cats at large and suggest other possible measures. In addition, the report should recommend


exemptions for those who are registered breeders and other exemptions as deemed necessary.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - D. Thiele

That the words "for final consideration by City Council" be added after "Community Services Committee".

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


MOTION ON F.1.b., AS AMENDED, put:

That the Administration prepare a report, for the Community Services Committee for final consideration by City Council, relative to Bylaw 12222 that assesses the flexibility of adding cat control components which would include offences and penalties for cats at large and suggest other possible measures. In addition, the report should recommend exemptions for those who are registered breeders and other exemptions as deemed necessary.

Police Service

CS Committee

Due: April 3, 2000



(cont'd from page 21)


G.1.a. Waste Management Services Financing Preview.

W.D. Burn, General Manager, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Mason - M. Phair

That in part 1, the words "Residential Tax Levy" be deleted.


LOSTFOR THEAMENDMENT: B. Mason, M. Phair, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor.

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

25. That the financing options of Standard Tax Levy, Residential Tax Levy, Flat Fees, Standard Tax Levy plus Flat Fees (Status Quo), and Standard Tax Levy plus Tags, be approved for detailed evaluation.

26. That the public input plan outlined in Part 2 of the January 14, 2000 Asset Management and Public Works Department report be approved.

Asset Mgmt. & Public Works



L. BYLAWS

L.1.b. Bylaw 11215 - To Amend Access Control Bylaw 12092, to Include the Physical Closure of 81 Avenue at 99 Street.

PURPOSE

To include the physical closure of 81 Avenue at 99 Street.

L.3.a. Bylaw 12205 - To Close a Portion of 45 Avenue Government Road Allowance, Located Between 183A Street and 184 Street, Donsdale.

PURPOSE

To close a portion of 45 Avenue. Once closed, the area will be consolidated with the abutting properties to allow development on the site.

MOVED R. Noce - D. Thiele

That Bylaw 11215 be read a first time.





That Bylaw 11215 be read a second time.




That Bylaw 11215 be considered for third reading.




That Bylaws 11215 and 12205 be read a third time. Distribution List



M. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

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

Councillor M. Phair requested that his motion on notice be laid over until the next City Council meeting.

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


J. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

J.1.b. Alberta Capital Region Governance Review.

MOVED J. Taylor - B. Anderson

That Mayor B. Smith advise Mr. Lou Hyndman, Project Chair, Alberta Capital Region Governance Review, that Edmonton City Council's "Official Position" is:

1. In considering the three Working Group A options, Edmonton City Council feels that there could be potential mutual benefits associated with the "Four to Six Sub-Regions" model. Council does not, however, support the ACRA model, either evolved or mandated and does not support any mandatory regional financial contribution of member municipalities. Council also does not support any regional entity that does not provide some significant level of services to the region.

i Subject to paragraph one, Edmonton City Council would still consider supporting other options, including mandated regional service delivery.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager; and J. Bellinger, City Manager's Office, answered Council's questions.

AMENDMENT MOVED M. Phair - A. Bolstad


3. That Edmonton City Council does not support a Super City or a Uni-City for this region.

B.E. Thom, Q.C., City Manager and J. Bellinger, City Manager's Office, answered Council's questions.

LOSTFOR THEAMENDMENT: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, B. Mason,

M. Phair.OPPOSED: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, L. Langley,

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

AMENDMENT MOVED L. Chahley - R. Noce

That in part 1 the words "feels that there could be potential mutual benefits associated with" be replaced with the word "supports".


MOVED L. Chahley - W. Kinsella

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete the agenda.


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

OPPOSED: M. Phair.

AMENDMENT, put:

That in part 1 the words "feels that there could be potential mutual benefits associated with" be replaced with the word "supports".

LOSTFOR THEAMENDMENT: B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, R. Noce,

R. Rosenberger, D. Thiele.OPPOSED: B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, W. Kinsella, L. Langley,

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

MOTION ON ITEM J.1.b., put:

That Mayor B. Smith advise Mr. Lou Hyndman, Project Chair, Alberta Capital Region Governance Review, that Edmonton City Council's "Official Position" is:1. In considering the three Working Group A options, Edmonton City

Council feels that there could be potential mutual benefits associated with the "Four to Six Sub-Regions" model. Council does not, however, support the ACRA model, either evolved or mandated and does not support any mandatory regional financial contribution of member municipalities. Council also does not support any regional entity that does not provide some significant level of services to the region.

2. Subject to paragraph one, Edmonton City Council would still consider supporting other options, including mandated regional service delivery.

Mayor

City Manager

J.1.b. cont'd

Mayor

City Manager


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

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

OPPOSED: A. Bolstad, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

N.1.a. Alternative Representative to the Alberta Capital Region Alliance Board

Councillor A. Bolstad stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council he will move:

That City Council designate Councillor T. Cavanagh as the City of Edmonton's representative on the Alberta Capital Region Alliance Board in the event Mayor B. Smith is unable to attend.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

______________________________ ______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK


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