MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City

MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City

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November 2, 2009
MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of City Council held on Monday,
November 2, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor R.D. Tarleck
ALDERMEN:
J.H. Carlson
R. Dodic
B.A. Lacey
R.K. Parker
M.A. Simmons
K.E. Tratch
T.H. Wickersham
OTHERS:
Deputy City Clerk – A. Neufeld
Legislative Coordinator – B. Burke
City Manager – G. Sherwin
City Solicitor – D. Hudson
City Treasurer – C. Wight
Director of Community Services – K. Hopkins
Director of Infrastructure Services – D. Hawkins (left at
3:50 p.m.)
ABSENT:
S.G. Ward
CALL TO ORDER:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
•
Introduction and Presentation to Tara-Jean Popowich, Canada’s
Favorite Dancer, 2009 So You Think You Can Dance Competition
Mayor Tarleck introduced and congratulated Ms. Popowich,
Canada’s Favorite Dancer and presented her with a Key to the City.
He spoke of her determination and dedication which was evident in
her performances and her humble demeanor as she moved
upwards through the competition. He spoke about her schooling in
Lethbridge and the start of her dancing career. Mayor Tarleck
thanked her family for the support they have given her over the
years and which made her journey possible. He stated that she
was an excellent role model for other young people in Lethbridge.
•
Introduction of Dr. Akira Taguchi, Faculty Member from Hokkai
Gakuen University, Faculty of Law
Mayor Tarleck introduced Dr. Taguchi reporting that he is at the
University of Lethbridge for the fall semester as part of a program of
faculty exchanges between Lethbridge and Sapporo going back to
1982.
Dr. Taguchi advised that he was happy to be in Lethbridge and
found everyone in Canada to be extremely helpful and friendly.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: (continued)
•
Tribute to Former Alderman John Boras
Mayor Tarleck, on behalf of all members of City Council, paid
tribute to former Alderman John Boras who passed away on
October 18, 2009. John served three terms on City Council from
October 1983 to October 1991. Mayor Tarleck advised that
Alderman Boras would never allow issues, even generally popular
positions, to go unchallenged. One of his most important
contributions to municipal government was the unswerving
commitment to a culture of thorough, careful and respectful debate.
DELEGATIONS:
1.
Stephen Burnell, Traffic Manager, re Parking in the Area of
the NOMA Building
2.
Melody Garner, Executive Officer and Jean Greer
McCarthy,
President,
Canadian
Home
Builders’
Association – Lethbridge Region, re Canadian Home
Builders’ Association Yearly Update
3.
Dr. Gary Bowie, Chair, Lethbridge Sport Council and
Dennis Wickham, Board Member, Southern Alberta Minor
Football and Zone 1 Director, Football Alberta, re Bid to
Host the 2011 Football Canada Cup
4.
Justin Gyorfi and Jesse Peever, Co-Chairs, Youth
Advisory Council, re Recent Hazing Incidents in Lethbridge
5.
HEARING – Unsightly Property at:
• 916 – 9 Street North
• 1909 – 6 Avenue North
BYLAWS:
FOR FIRST READING:
BYLAW 5618 – Amendment to Hardieville-Legacy Ridge-Uplands
Area Structure Plan (Public Hearing November 23, 2009)
FOR SECOND AND THIRD READING:
•
BYLAW 5605 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 4100, change
from Highway Commercial (C-H) to Direct Control (DC), (606 W.T.
Hill Boulevard South)
•
BYLAW 5615 – Text Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 4100,
Additional Dwelling in the Urban Reserve District
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OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
•
Waste Reduction Performance Dividend
•
Unsightly Premises Bylaw Amendment
•
Land Transaction with Daytona Land Corporation (0.546 acres of
land more or less) at the intersection of Temple Blvd. and Metis
Trail West (Plan 0512218, Block 1, Lot 2)
•
Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination
•
Purchase of Downtown IGA Site – 721 – 3 Avenue South (Lots 111, Block 17, Plan 4353S)
REPORTS:
•
Follow-Up Action List
INCAMERA REPORTS:
•
Advice from Officials (FOIP Section 24)
•
Local Body Confidences (FOIP Section 23)
COMMUNICATIONS:
•
Stephen Burnell, Traffic Manager, re Parking in the Area of the
NOMA Building
•
Duane Ens, Regulatory Services Manager, re Unsightly
Property at 916 – 9 Street North
•
Duane Ens, Regulatory Services Manager, re Unsightly
Property at 1909 – 6 Avenue North
•
Alderman Ken Tratch, Chairman, Heart of Our City Revitalization
Committee, re Downtown Redevelopment Incentive Policy
Update
•
Duane Ens, Regulatory Services Manager, re Unsightly
Property at 1916 - 4 Avenue North
•
Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re SC-09-39; Sole Source Return Activated Sludge (RAS) Pumps
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COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
•
Melody Garner, Executive Officer, Canadian Home Builders’
Association – Lethbridge Region, re Canadian Home Builders’
Association Yearly Update
•
Susan Eymann, Executive Director, Lethbridge Sport Council, re
Bid to Host the 2011 Football Canada Cup
•
Justin Gyorfi and Jesse Peever, Co-Chairs, Youth Advisory
Council, re Recent Hazing Incidents in Lethbridge
•
Jenny Alston, Imajen Portrait Art, re Business License Fees for
Home Businesses
•
Ted Stilson, Managing Coordinator, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ,
re Downtown Farmers’ Market
CALL TO ORDER:
M.A. SIMMONS
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Monday, October 19,
2009 and the Public Hearing held Monday, October 26, 2009, be
approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the
same.
-------------------------CARRIED
M.A. SIMMONS
THAT the communications as presented by the City Clerk be laid on
the table for further consideration.
-------------------------CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
•
Stephen Burnell, Traffic Manager, re Parking in the Area of
the NOMA Building
650-A
Stephen Burnell, Traffic Manager, provided a history of the NOMA
Place development and the required parking stalls advising that there
is currently a parking deficit of 13 stalls. He advised that the principle
tenant is Lethbridge Family Services, Home Services Department and
described the parking requirements of staff and clients utilizing the
building.
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DELEGATIONS:
(continued)
650-A
Mr. Burnell reported on the residential parking zones in several areas
of the City and advised that these zones use parking restrictions and
parking permits to minimize over spill parking from intensive land uses.
He described the residential parking process and the options available
to restrict parking in residential areas as being:
•
Two hour, 0700 to 1600, weekdays (allows two hour parking
without permit and no limitations evenings and weekends)
•
No parking, 24 hours/day, all days (parking with permit only)
Mr. Burnell advised the residents originally decided on the two hour
weekday parking restriction but when that did not seem to solve the
problem another petition called for the no parking, 24 hours/day
restriction. He advised that since implementation, the residents on 15
Avenue have determined that the complete no parking ban is too
restrictive and have been discussing a change back to the two hour
restriction.
Mr. Burnell outlined options for NOMA Place as being:
• Utilize angle parking on Mayor Magrath Drive service road
• Lease parking space from adjacent commercial properties, if
available
• Local improvements to develop angle parking stalls on 26 Street
South adjacent to NOMA Place and Dunlop Ford
The following resolution was presented:
J.H. CARLSON
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding
the Residential Parking Restrictions in the Vicinity of NOMA Place
(1410 Mayor Magrath Drive South), be received as information and
filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Portlock and Ms.
Barrows be provided with a copy of the Administration’s report
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration continue to
work with NOMA Place and residents and report back to City Council
by January 25, 2010
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Burnell be thanked for
his presentation.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Infrastructure Services
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DELEGATIONS:
•
(continued)
Melody Garner, Executive Officer and Jean Greer McCarthy,
President, Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Lethbridge
Region, re Canadian Home Builders’ Association Yearly
Update
625-D
Melody Garner, Executive Officer, Canadian Home Builders’
Association – Lethbridge Region, provided an overview of the home
builder’s industry impact on the region. She advised that the economic
impact for 2009 resulted in 2,750 jobs, $370 million in wages, $230
million of which was in the City of Lethbridge. She provided housing
information for 2009 year-to-date and advised that as of September
2009, there were 653 housing starts in total, 485 single family and 168
multi-family homes. The average selling price in September was
$331,481. She advised that housing starts in the Lethbridge Region
are down 6.4% while Red Deer is down 19%, Medicine Hat down
64.8% and Grande Prairie down 45.2% from 2007.
Ms. Garner advised that the Home Builders’ Association had submitted
a Plan Your City document including such things as industry
innovations for future growth, the type of developments, densification
and housing choices and impact of regulations on costs.
Jean Greer McCarthy, President, Canadian Home Builders’
Association – Lethbridge Region, provided an update on the 2008
issues. She advised that communications with city departments has
improved drastically. Previously it took six weeks to get a building
permit and now it is eight or nine days. Additionally, she reported that
they were able to work through the obstacles with the City when the
Provincial Government changed legislation in the inspection area.
Ms. Greer McCarthy advised that city signage continues to be an issue
for new subdivisions, builder group showhomes and non-builder group
showhomes. She advised that the regulations are not serving the
groups and people find unique and sometimes unattractive ways
around the regulations. She reported that the 2009 issues are:
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Review of Off-site Levies
Environmental initiatives
Construction and demolition waste
The following resolution was presented:
T.H. WICKERSHAM:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter from Melody Garner, Executive
Officer, Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Lethbridge Region,
requesting to provide City Council with an update concerning the home
building industry in Lethbridge, be received as information and filed
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DELEGATIONS:
(continued)
625-D
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Lethbridge work
with Industry Representatives in an attempt to resolve show home
signage issues
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City meet with Housing
Industry Representatives to discuss impact of new regulations on the
home builder industry
AND FURTHER THAT Ms. Garner and Ms. Greer McCarthy be
thanked for their presentation.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Development Services, Infrastructure
Services
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•
Dr. Gary Bowie, Chair, Lethbridge Sport Council, re Bid to
Host the 2011 Football Canada Cup
555-D
625-D
Dr. Bowie, Chair, Lethbridge Sport Council, advised that the
Lethbridge Sports Bid Committee would like City Council support in
submitting a bid for the 2011 Football Canada Cup. Lethbridge has
never hosted a football tournament of this caliber and this is an
opportune time with the development of the Community Sports
Stadium at the University of Lethbridge. He reported that the Canada
Cup has already been awarded to Alberta. Football Alberta has
identified a selection committee that will review the bids, tour the
selected bid communities in November and December of 2009 and
recommend selection of the host community to be announced at the
Football Alberta Annual General Meeting in January 2010.
Dr. Bowie outlined the funding support from Football Canada and the
Provincial government. He requested a letter of support from the City
and a municipal contribution of $30,000 in the form of gifts-in-kind for
internal transportation and facility rental.
The following resolution was presented:
M.A. SIMMONS:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Susan Eymann,
Executive Director, Lethbridge Sport Council, requesting a letter of
support outlining our community’s interest in bidding to host the 2011
Football Canada Cup, be received as information and filed
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DELEGATIONS:
(continued)
555-D
625-D
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s office write the
appropriate letter of support
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the requested municipal
contribution of $30,000 in the form of gifts-in-kind for internal
transportation and facility rental be approved with one-time funding
from the 2011 Municipal Revenue Stabilization Reserve (MRSR),
contingent upon a successful application
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Bowie be thanked for his
presentation and the Committee wished every success with their bid to
host the football tournament.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
Mayor’s Office, City Treasurer, Community Services,
Infrastructure Services
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•
Justin Gyorfi and Jessie Peever, Co-Chairs, Youth Advisory
Council, re Recent Hazing Incidents in Lethbridge
555-E
Melisa Minari, Member, Youth Advisory Council, advised that the
definition of hazing is a term used to describe various ritual and other
activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of
initiating a person into a group. Hazing is seen in many different types
of groups, including gangs, clubs, sports teams, military units, and
workplaces. Hazing is often prohibited by law and may be either
physical (possibly violent) or mental (possibly degrading) practices. It
may also include nudity or sexually oriented activities.
Ms. Minari advised that recently, in Lethbridge, there were 15 incidents
of hazing with 5 people charged and 3 with charges pending. She
advised that the Youth Advisory Council has met with the Mayor and
Lethbridge Regional Police regarding these incidents.
Jesse Peever, Co-Chair, Youth Advisory Council, advised that this
behavior is intolerable and inconsistent to building a safe community
and school environment. Schools are a microcosm of the community
and these issues reflect on the values that our society has accepted as
norm. Schools should have a safe environment without fear of hazing
and bullying. He reported that the purpose of the Youth Advisory
Council is to provide a bridge between City Council, youth and the
community by functioning as an advisory body to City Council. The
Youth Advisory Council is ready to work with School Boards to
eliminate bullying and hazing.
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DELEGATIONS:
(continued)
655-E
B.A. LACEY:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Justin Gyorfi and
Jesse Peever, Co-chairs, Youth Advisory Council regarding the Recent
Hazing Incidents in Lethbridge, be received as information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council affirm that this
sort of behaviour is intolerable and against all the principles of the
Coalition of Municipalities against Racism and Discrimination, of which
the City of Lethbridge is a member
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council reaffirm its
commitment to the promotion of building a welcoming and inclusive
community that is free from any form of discrimination
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Manieri and Mr. Peever
be thanked for their presentation.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
Community Services
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•
HEARING – Unsightly Property at 916 – 9 Street North
655-B
Duane Ens, Manager, Regulatory Services, reported that the
property at 916 – 9 Street North is in contravention of the City of
Lethbridge Bylaw 3193 regarding unsightly premises, as it contains
old washing machine, fridge, carpet, broken barbeque stand, broken
computer monitor, old fencing and a vast pile of bagged and loose
refuse.
He requested that City Council authorize the issuance of
Form C to the owner, Domenic Construction Ltd.
The following resolution was presented:
B.A. LACEY:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding
the Unsightly Premises at 916 – 9 Street North, be received as
information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk, pursuant to
the Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3193, be instructed to issue a Notice in
Form C upon the owners of the property
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Ens be thanked for his
presentation.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Regulatory Services
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DELEGATIONS:
•
(continued)
HEARING – Unsightly Property at 1909 – 6 Avenue North
655-B
Duane Ens, Manager, Regulatory Services, reported that the
property at 1909 – 6 Avenue North is in contravention of the City of
Lethbridge Bylaw 3193 regarding unsightly premises, as it mattresses,
tires, old plastic tubing and three unregistered/dilapidated vehicles.
He requested that City Council authorize the issuance of Form C to the
owner, Margaret Knight.
The following resolution was presented:
T.H. WICKERSHAM:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding
the Unsightly Premises at 1909 – 6 Avenue North, be received as
information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk, pursuant to
the Unsightly Premises Bylaw 3193, be instructed to issue a Notice in
Form C upon the owners of the property
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Ens be thanked for his
presentation.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Regulatory Services
COMMUNICATIONS:
•
Alderman Ken Tratch, Chairman, Heart of Our City Revitalization
Committee, re Downtown Redevelopment Incentive Policy
Update
510
K.E. TRATCH:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Heart of Our City
Revitalization Committee providing a Redevelopment Incentive Policy
update, be received as information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Heart of Our City
Revitalization Committee continue to examine alternatives or
enhancements to the Downtown Redevelopment Incentive Policy and
report back to City Council by March 1, 2010.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
Development Services, Assessment
………………………………..
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COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
•
Duane Ens, Regulatory Services Manager, re Unsightly Property
at 1916 - 4 Avenue North
655-B
R.K. PARKER:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding
the Unsightly Premises at 1916 – 4 Avenue North, be received as
information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Notice, by way of Form B,
in accordance with City of Lethbridge Bylaw 3193, the Unsightly
Premises Bylaw, be served on the owners of 1916 – 4 Avenue North,
Andy Dormaar and Steven Dormaar
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council set a date for
this matter to be reviewed at a Hearing scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on
November 30, 2009.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Regulatory Services
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•
Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re SC-09-39; Sole Source - Return
Activated Sludge (RAS) Pumps
700
R. DODIC:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to
award the Sole Source, SC-09-39; RAS (Return Activated Sludge)
Pumps to Weir Minerals Canada of Calgary, AB at an estimated cost of
$88,830 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of
$84,600, be approved.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Manager, Purchasing Manager, City Treasurer,
City Solicitor, Community Services
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COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
•
Jenny Alston, Imajen Portrait Art, re Business License Fees for
Home Businesses
655-A
R. DODIC:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Jenny Alston,
Imajen Portrait Art concerning Business License Fees for Home
Businesses, be received as information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Alston be advised that
City Council has reviewed the home business license fees on a
number of occasions and has determined that the existing fees are fair
and at a level that equalizes the costs between home businesses and
those established in conventional industrial and commercial locations
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Alston be provided a
copy of the Administrative Report providing the history and where we
are today in regards to business license fees for home businesses.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk, Regulatory Services
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•
Ted Stilson, Managing Coordinator, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, re
Downtown Farmers’ Market
525
K.E. TRATCH:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Ted Stilson,
Managing Coordinator, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and Lethbridge
Main Street Project, be received as information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Deon-Ford and Ms.
Deon be advised that the Downtown BRZ and Exhibition Park will be
contacting businesses next spring, prior to determining the location for
next season’s Farmer’s Market.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk
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BYLAWS:
FOR FIRST READING:
BYLAW 5618
530
M.A. SIMMONS:
RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5618, amendment to
Hardieville-Legacy Ridge-Uplands Area Structure Plan be introduced
and read a first time.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Clerk, Development Services
Public Hearing – November 23, 2009
2nd & 3rd Reading – November 30, 2009
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FOR SECOND AND THIRD READING:
BYLAW 5605
530
Aldermen Dodic, Lacey and Simmons left City Council Chambers
because they were not in attendance at the Public Hearing for
Bylaw 5605 and Bylaw 5615
T.H. WICKERSHAM:
RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5605, amendment to the
Land Use Bylaw 4100, change from Highway Commercial (C-H) to
Direct Control (DC), (606 W.T. Hill Boulevard South) be read a second
time
For:
J.H. Carlson
Opposed:
R.D. Tarleck
R.K. Parker
K.E. Tratch
T.H. Wickersham
-------------------------DEFEATED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Clerk, Development Services
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BYLAWS:
(continued)
BYLAW 5615
530
K.E. TRATCH:
RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5615, Text Amendment to
Land Use Bylaw 4100, Additional Dwelling in the Urban Reserve
District be read a second time.
For:
R.D. Tarleck
R.K. Parker
K.E. Tratch
T.H. Wickersham
Opposed:
J.H. Carlson
-------------------------CARRIED
R.K. PARKER
RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5615, Text Amendment to
Land Use Bylaw 4100, Additional Dwelling in the Urban Reserve
District BE NOW READ a third time and passed, and that the Mayor
and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign and seal
the same
.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Clerk, Development Services
Aldermen Dodic, Lacey and Simmons returned to City Council
Chambers
OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
•
Waste Reduction Performance Dividend
590-A
650-E
R. DODIC:
WHEREAS the City of Lethbridge provides the proceeds from the sale of
the recycled material to the customer on a monthly basis in the form of a
Waste Reduction Performance Dividend
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OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
(continued)
590-A
650-E
AND WHEREAS there are changes to the Waste Reduction
Performance Dividend on a regular basis
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council authorize the
City Manager to establish the Waste Reduction Performance Dividend
amount, reporting to City Council any changes in the amount as they
occur.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Manager, City Treasurer, Infrastructure Services
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•
Unsightly Premises Bylaw Amendment
655-B
K.E. TRATCH:
WHEREAS under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, City Council has the power to pass
Bylaws for municipal purposes respecting unsightly properties
AND WHEREAS Unsightly Bylaw 3193 was originally passed by City
Council in 1973 and has not been amended since 1988
AND WHEREAS the current process is somewhat lengthy and
cumbersome
BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Administration undertake a review of the
Unsightly Bylaw 3193 to identify options which will reduce the time
between identification of an unsightly property to resolution of the issue
and report back to City Council with recommended changes by
December 14, 2009.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Clerk, Regulatory Services
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COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
•
Land Transaction with Daytona Land Corporation (0.546 acres
of land more or less) at the intersection of Temple Boulevard
and Metis Trail West (Plan 0512218, Block 1, Lot 2)
640-B
R.K. PARKER:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the purchase of 0.546 acres of land (more or
less) at the intersection of Temple Boulevard West and Metis Trail
located at 2414 – 25 Street West, legally described as Lot 2, Block 1,
Plan 0512218 from Daytona Land Corporation Ltd. for a total price of
$16,926.00 ($31,000 per acre) to allow for the development of an
affordable housing project, be approved, with funding from the
Affordable Housing Fund
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the sale of 5.0 acres of land
(more or less) located at 100 Metis Trail West, legally described as NW
22-8-22-W4 to Daytona Land Corporation Ltd. for a total price of
$155,000.00 ($31,000 per acre) be approved.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Treasurer, Real Estate & Land
Development
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•
Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination
555-E
J.H. CARLSON:
WHEREAS the City of Lethbridge Coalition of Municipalities Against
Racism and Discrimination Committee, sub-committee of the
Community and Social Development Committee, was involved in the
development and has approved the resolution for consideration by City
Council
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Lethbridge, member municipality
of the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and
Discrimination, partner organizations and supporters unanimously:
•
•
express our strong and ongoing commitment to champion equity
and respect for all people through the Coalition, the
endorsement of the Ten Common Commitments Against
Racism and Discrimination and each municipalities own unique
plan of action
acknowledge that racism and discrimination in Canada
continues to divide communities, threaten democratic and
participatory citizenship and entrench and aggravate inequalities
within society
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COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
555-E
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recognize that the work of the Coalition will be strengthened by
an increased membership of representative of municipalities
across Canada
welcome the ongoing role of the Canadian Commission for
UNESCO in the work of the Canadian Coalition and of
UNESCO in the international coalition and the regional
coalitions
call upon municipal governments, in partnership with local,
municipal, provincial and pan-Canadian organizations, to invest
in efforts and recommendations set forth by the Coalition
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOVED THAT the City of Lethbridge calls
upon the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to make a strong and
ongoing commitment to support the work of the Canadian Coalition of
Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination and to reiterate its
call to its members in the Member’s Advisory issued October 14, 2005
to join the Coalition
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Secretary-General for the Canadian Commission for
UNESCO, David A. Walden.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Clerk’s Office, Community Services
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Purchase of Downtown IGA Site – 721 – 3 Avenue South (Lots
1-11, Block 17, Plan 4353S)
640-B
B.A. LACEY
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the purchase of the Downtown IGA Site
located at 721 – 3 Avenue South, legally described as Plan 4353S,
Block 17, Lots 1 – 11 from Harry Penner for $4,400,000 be approved
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the purchase be funded
from a combination of the Real Estate Holdings Reserve and the Major
Capital Projects Reserve.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Solicitor, City Treasurer, Real Estate & Land
Development
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REPORTS:
•
Follow-Up Action List
M.A. SIMMONS:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Follow-up Action list be received as
information and filed.
-------------------------CARRIED
ACTION:
City Manager
M.A. SIMMONS:
THAT we do now adjourn until Monday, November 16, 2009 at 1:30
p.m.
-------------------------CARRIED
------------------------------------------Mayor
--------------------------------------Acting City Clerk