163 April 20, 2009

MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of City Council held on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 1:35 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 OTHERS: City Clerk – D. Nemeth Legislative Coordinator – B. Burke City Manager – G. Sherwin City Treasurer – C. Wight Director of Community Services – K. Hopkins Director of Infrastructure Services – D. Hawkins Corporate Initiatives Director – B. Beck ABSENT: S.G. Ward T.H. Wickersham

CALL TO ORDER:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DELEGATIONS:

1. Deborah Brown, Vice President, Volunteer Lethbridge, re National Volunteer Week

2. Alderman Rajko Dodic, Chair, Audit Committee, Mark DeBlois, KPMGLLP

Chartered Accountants and Corey Wight, City Treasurer re Annual Report

3. David Ellis, Parks Manager, re Henderson Lake Water Quality Update

4. Jack Yaeck, Diane Randell, Co-Chairs Festival 2009 and Amber Kristjanson Co-Chair, Festival 2008, re Report on the 2008 ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival and plans for the 8th Annual ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival

5. Moira Mireault, Fund Development Coordinator, The Good Samaritan Society, re Request for a Letter of Support

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

6. HEARING, 2009 Budget - Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ)

7. Marcelle Trinkaus, Red Ribbon Alternative Driving Services, re Need for a Designated Driving Program

8. Suzanne Lint, Executive Director Allied Arts Council & Chair, Public Art Selection Committee, re Bridge Centennial Sculpture Recommendation

BYLAWS

:

FOR FIRST READING:

• BYLAW 5583 – General Taxation and Supplementary Assessment Bylaw for the City of Lethbridge

• BYLAW 5585 – To provide for the 2009 Downtown Business

Revitalization Zone Tax Rate Levy FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

:

• BYLAW 5584 – To impose a Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Tax for the 2009 Tax Year

• BYLAW 5588 – To provide for a Pre-Authorized Tax Installment

Payment Plan • BYLAW 5590 – To Provide for Partial Property Tax Exemption

for certain Non-Profit Organizations OFFICIAL BUSINESS:

REPORTS:

• Follow-Up Action List

INCAMERA REPORTS:

• Land Matters (FOIP Section 24) • Labour Relations (FOIP Section 23) • Advice from Officials (FOIP Section 24)

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COMMUNICATIONS:

• Alderman Rajko Dodic, Chair, Audit Committee, re 2008 Annual Report

• David Ellis, Parks Manager, re Henderson Lake Water Quality

Update • Ashley Matthews, ENMAX Centre General Manager, re

Racquetball Courts - ENMAX Centre • Corey Wight, City Treasurer, re 2009 Taxation Requirements • Dianne Nemeth, City Clerk, re 2009 Budget – Downtown

Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone • Corey Wight, City Treasurer, re Insurance Renewal 2009 • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re EQ-09-32; Sole Source –

Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re S-09-30; Sole Source –

Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation – Liquid Live Micro-Organisms

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-05B; Amended Contract

- Construction of Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Driveway Crossings

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re SC-09-09; Invitation to

Tender – Asphalt Supply • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-10; Invitation to Tender

- Recycling Area Site Development • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-11; Invitation to Tender -

The Crossings Subdivision - Wet Pond Landscape and Irrigation

• Laurie Ruff, Executive Director, Volunteer Lethbridge, re

National Volunteer Week • Jack Yaeck, Diane Randell and Amber Kristjanson, Co-Chairs,

Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, re Report on the 2008 ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival and plans for the 8th Annual ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival

• Moira Mireault, Fund Development Coordinator, The Good

Samaritan Society, re Request for a Letter of Support • Marcelle Trinkaus, Red Ribbon Alternative Driving Services, re

Need for a Designated Driving Program

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COMMUNICATIONS

: (continued)

• Suzanne Lint, Executive Director, Allied Arts Council & Chair, Public Art Selection Committee re Bridge Centennial Sculpture Recommendation

• (1) Greg Norman, President, London Road Neighbourhood

Association (2) Sharon Myck (3) Sharon Gillett (4) Reuben Tams (5) Anna Molenaar (6) Bradley T. Goss, Goss Architectural Design Group re Parking Problems and concerns about the future of the Downtown Civic Sports Field

CALL TO ORDER:

K.E. TRATCH

:

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Monday, April 6, 2009, be approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the same.

-------------------------CARRIED K.E. TRATCH

:

THAT the communications as presented by the City Clerk be laid on the table for further consideration.

-------------------------CARRIED DELEGATIONS:

• Deborah Brown, Vice President, Volunteer Lethbridge, re National Volunteer Week

625-D Ms. Brown, Vice President, Volunteer Lethbridge advised that National Volunteer Week started April 19th and continues until April 26th

. National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the thousands of volunteers in Lethbridge and across Canada who give of themselves to better their communities and the organizations that rely on others.

Volunteer Lethbridge strives to inform the community about what and how much volunteers contribute, thus increasing the appreciation of

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

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their role. Ms. Brown advised that with 75 of their 93 member organizations reporting, they reported a total of 772,971 hours of volunteer time to our community which represents a financial contribution of $13,434,235. Ms. Brown thanked the City of Lethbridge for its support and presented a plaque to the Mayor and certificates to all the Aldermen in recognition of the volunteer hours. The following resolution was presented:

M.A. SIMMONS

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Laurie Ruff, Executive Director, Volunteer Lethbridge requesting an opportunity to address City Council regarding National Volunteer Week and to the present the 2008 Volunteer Hour Plaque, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Brown be thanked for her presentation.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Clerk ………………………………..

• Alderman Rajko Dodic, Chair, Audit Committee, Mark DeBlois,

KPMGLLP

Chartered Accountants and Corey Wight, City Treasurer re Annual Report

590-D

Alderman Dodic, Chairman, Audit Committee provided an overview of the Annual Report and commented on the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee and the external auditor. The City of Lethbridge’s Annual Report provides information to taxpayers and other members of the public about the City’s 2008 financial performance. In addition, the report highlights some of the significant events and accomplishments. Alderman Dodic reported on the role of the Audit Committee in regards to the review of financial statements prepared and presented by management as well as the audited report done by KPMG, Chartered Accountants.

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

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He highlighted that for the twelfth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada presented the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the City of Lethbridge for its annual financial report. Mr. Wight, City Treasurer, reported on the extensive financial information contained in the Annual Report. He went through the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Income Statement. reporting that the City has net financial assets of $52 million which equates to a good financial position with the ability to meet challenges. Mark DeBlois, KPMGLLP

, Chartered Accountants, Auditor, advised that their firm has conducted their audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. In their opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City as at December 31, 2008, and the results of its financial activities and cash flows for the year.

The following resolution was presented: R. DODIC

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City’s 2008 Annual Report, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2008 Annual Report be approved as presented AND FURTHER THAT Alderman Dodic, Mr. Wight and Mr. DeBlois be thanked for their presentation.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Treasurer ………………………………..

• Corey Wight, City Treasurer, re 2009 Taxation Requirements

510 530

R. DODIC

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration on the 2009 Property Taxation Requirements, be received as information and filed.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Treasurer, City Assessor ………………………………..

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

• David Ellis, Parks Manager, re Henderson Lake Water Quality Update

555-D Mr. Ellis, Parks Manager advised that Henderson Lake is approximately 100 years old and is a dead end reservoir so natural processes are incomplete which has led to the deteriorating water quality. He provided a history of some of the more recent things that have been done to improve the water quality. The 2009 program plans include weed mowing, expanding on the past success of the SolarBees through the installation of 2 additional units and the use of a natural product composed of bacteria and enzymes to accelerate the natural decomposition process, Liquid Live Micro Organisms (LLMO). Plans are for the formation of a partnership with the National Research Council and Lethbridge College. Mr. Ellis described the SolarBees and their operation and displayed a map showing the approximate placement of the SolarBee pumps. He advised that the trial for the introduction of MicroOrganisms to the lake would be done in partnership with Lethbridge College and the National Resource Council. The College is providing space and management of the incubation of the Micro Organisms at the Aquaculture centre and they are providing technical expertise giving some access to the Aquatic Biologist expertise. They are also managing the staffing and logistical aspects of incubation and application. The National Research Council is contributing about $13,000 for testing and monitoring. Mr. Ellis reported that the proposed strategy of using LLMO has been successfully used on golf courses in Canada and the USA. The City of Calgary has been using LLMO on 9 storm water ponds for the past 4 or 5 years. He outlined the concept and process for applying Micro Organisms indicating that increasing their concentration should tackle the backlog of accumulated sludge. The following resolution was presented: M.A. SIMMONS

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation Strategy, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Ellis be thanked for his presentation.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Community Services ………………………………..

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

• Jack Yaeck, Diane Randell, Co-Chairs Festival 2009 and Amber Kristjanson Co-Chair, Festival 2008, re Report on the 2008 ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival and plans for the 8th

Annual ATB Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival

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Jack Yaeck, Co-Chair, 2009 Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, advised that this will be the 8th

Annual Festival and that it has grown from 17 teams to 59 teams last year.

Diane Randell, Co-Chair, 2009 Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, reported that Dragon Boat Canada wants to make the Lethbridge event a sanctioned event and that a team from Spokane has called about entering so this may become an international event. Ms. Randell reported that the venue at Henderson Lake is ideal and that 20,000 people were in attendance last year. She advised that 59 crews participated, 40 local and 19 out of town with 3 youth groups. They are anticipating 60 teams in 2009. She identified the 2008 partners and provided some 2008 participant feedback. The following resolution was presented: J.H. CARLSON

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Jack Yaeck, Diane Randell and Amber Kristjanson, Co-Chairs, Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, requesting to appear before City Council to report on the results of the 2008 Festival and to outline the Proposed 2009 Festival (8th

Annual Festival), be received as information and filed

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Yaeck, and Ms. Randell be thanked for their presentation and wished every success with the 2009 Festival.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Community Services ………………………………..

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

• Moira Mireault, Fund Development Coordinator, The Good Samaritan Society, re Request for a Letter of Support

625-D

Moira Mireault, Fund Development Coordinator, The Good Samaritan Society, advised that they have 280 residents in Lethbridge at the Good Samaritan Park Meadows and West Highlands Centre who are in need of a wheelchair accessible bus. They are attempting to get grant funding for this bus and requested a letter of support from the City. The following resolution was presented:

B.A. LACEY

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Moira Mireault, Fund Development Coordinator, The Good Samaritan Society, requesting a letter of support to accompany their grant application to the Alberta Lottery Grant Community Initiatives Program to purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Bus, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor’s Office write the appropriate letter of support AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. Mireault be thanked for her presentation.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Mayor’s Office ………………………………..

• HEARING, 2009 Budget - Downtown Lethbridge Business

Revitalization Zone (BRZ)

525 There was no response to Mayor Tarleck’s three calls for anyone wishing to address City Council on this matter. The following resolution was presented: K.E. TRATCH

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2009 Budget for the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Clerk ………………………………..

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

• Marcelle Trinkaus, Red Ribbon Alternative Driving Service, re Need for a Designated Driving Program

625-D 630-A

Marcelle Trinkaus, Red Ribbon Alternative Driving Service, advised that a designated driving service is required in Lethbridge and he is prepared to provide that service but has been deterred because City Bylaws prohibit this type of service. He outlined how the service works and advised that it is funded through donations. He requested that City Council change the Bylaw to facilitate this free designated driving service. Duane Ens, Manager, Regulatory Services, reported that there had been complaints from various local taxi companies about Red Ribbon Alternative Driving Service and an investigation revealed that there were concerns about the operation from infractions of Provincial legislation under the Traffic Safety Act and section 6.13 of Bylaw 3998. Mr. Ens advised that his office has offered to assist Mr. Trinkaus obtain compliance in this matter. The following resolution was presented: R. DODIC

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Marcelle Trinkaus requesting an opportunity to speak to City Council regarding the “Need for a Designated Driving Program” (Alternative Driving Service), be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Trinkaus be thanked for his presentation.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Community Services, Regulatory Services, ………………………………..

• Suzanne Lint, Executive Director Allied Arts Council & Chair,

Public Art Selection Committee, re Bridge Centennial Sculpture Recommendation

555-A Suzanne Lint, Executive Director, Allied Arts Council & Chair, Public Art Selection Committee advised that the Bridge Centennial Sculpture is the first project in this anniversary year. She reported that artists from across the country were invited to submit proposals and nine submissions were received. She outlined the process for selection and advised that the maquettes of the short listed artists had been on display in the Atrium.

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DELEGATIONS:

(continued)

555-A The Committee recommended the commissioning of Halifax artist Ilan Sandler to create an aluminum sculpture named “Departure” to be installed adjacent to the walk way which runs along the coulee top between the Galt Museum and 4th

Avenue South. The sculpture will be cast aluminum, consisting of 2 small train wheels, 6 feet high and one large train wheel, 14 feet high placed in the earth at angles.

Ms. Lint provided the rationale for the Committee’s decision. She stated that the scale of this piece would pull viewers to the bridge. The following resolution was presented:

B.A. LACEY

:

WHEREAS at the April 14, 2008 meeting City Council referred the commissioning of a Sculpture to commemorate the 100th

Anniversary of the High Level Bridge to the Public Art Acquisition Committee

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Public Art Acquisition Committee to commission Halifax artist, Ilan Sandler, to create an aluminum sculpture named “Departure” to be located at the coulee top between the Galt Museum and 4th Avenue South, in honour of the 100th

Anniversary of High Level Bridge, be approved

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT an allocation of $44,300 from the Public Art Fund be approved AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Public Art Acquisition Committee be thanked for its efforts.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Community Services

COMMUNICATIONS

:

• Ashley Matthews, ENMAX Centre General Manager, re Racquetball Courts - ENMAX Centre

555-D

R. DODIC

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration’s addressing Danni McKenzie’s concerns about the upcoming demolition of the racquetball courts at the ENMAX Centre, be received as information and filed

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COMMUNICATIONS

: (continued)

555-D AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ms. McKenzie be provided a copy of the report.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: Community Services

……………………………….. • Corey Wight, City Treasurer, re Insurance Renewal

685

R.K. PARKER:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report from the Administration regarding renewal of the City’s insurance coverage, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to renew the insurance coverage with the incumbent Insurers (St. Paul Fire & Marine, RSA Group and American Home Assurance Company) effective May 1, 2009, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, Risk Management

………………………………..

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-05B; Amended Contract

- Construction of Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Driveway Crossings

700

B.A. LACEY

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to amend the contract, C-09-05B; Construction of Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Driveway Crossings with McNally Contractors Ltd. of Lethbridge for an increased cost of $210,000 less GST refunds, for a net increased cost to the City of Lethbridge of $200,000, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor,

Infrastructure Services ………………………………..

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COMMUNICATIONS

: (continued)

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re SC-09-09; Invitation to Tender

– Asphalt Supply

700

R.K. PARKER:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to award the Invitation to Tender SC-09-09; Asphalt Supply to the low bidder, Tollestrup Construction Inc. of Lethbridge for a total cost of $1,845,050.55 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of $1,757,191.00, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor, Infrastructure Services

……………………………….. • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-10; Invitation to Tender

- Recycling Area Site Development

700

J.H. CARLSON

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to award the Invitation to Tender C-09-10; Recycling Area Site Development to the low bidder, Kimmitt Excavating (Red Deer) Ltd., of Elnora, AB for a total cost of $1,239,374.37 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of $1,180,356.54, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor,

Infrastructure Services ………………………………..

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COMMUNICATIONS

: (continued)

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re C-09-11; Invitation to Tender - The Crossings Subdivision - Wet Pond Landscape and Irrigation

700

R.K. PARKER:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to award the Invitation to Tender C-09-11; The Crossings, Wet Pond Landscape Construction to the low bidder, Bos Scapes Inc. of Coaldale, AB for a total cost of $1,596,016.76 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of $1,520,015.96, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor,

Infrastructure Services, Real Estate & Land Development

……………………………….. • Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re EQ-09-32; Sole Source –

Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation

700

M.A. SIMMONS

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to award the Sole Source, EQ-09-32; Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation to H2

0 Logics Inc. of Sherwood Park, AB at a total cost of $140,082.60 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of $133,412.00, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor, Community Services

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COMMUNICATIONS

: (continued)

• Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re S-09-30; Sole Source – Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation – Liquid Live Micro-Organisms

700

M.A. SIMMONS

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation of the Administration to award the Sole Source, S-09-30; Henderson Lake Water Quality Mitigation – Liquid Live Micro-Organisms to Advanced Water Technologies of Raymond, AB at a total cost of $100,522.80 less GST refunds, for a net cost to the City of Lethbridge of $95,736.00, be approved.

-------------------------CARRIED

ACTION: City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor,

Community Services ………………………………..

• Greg Norman, President, London Road Neighbourhood

Association. Sharon Myck, Sharon Gillett, Reuben Tams, Anna Molenaar, Bradley T. Goss, Goss Architectural Design Group re Parking Problems and concerns about the Future of the Downtown Civic Sports Field

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K.E. TRATCH

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communications from Greg Norman, President, London Road Neighbourhood Association, Sharon Myck, Sharon Gillett, Reuben Tams, Anna Molenaar and Bradley T. Goss, Goss Architectural Design Group outlining their concerns about the future of the Downtown Civic Sports Field (civic block) and possible solutions, be received as information and filed AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Norman, Ms. Myck, Ms. Gillett, Mr. Tams, Ms. Molenaar and Mr. Goss be advised that prior to any action being taken on this matter there will be a public consultation process to hear all concerns and they will be notified when this process has been scheduled.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: Community Services, City Clerk

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BYLAWS

:

FOR FIRST READING

:

BYLAW 5583

530 R. DODIC

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5583, General Taxation and Supplementary Assessment for the City of Lethbridge be introduced and read a first time.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Solicitor, City Clerk

2nd and 3rd

……………………………….. reading on May 4, 2009

BYLAW 5585

530 K.E. TRATCH

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5585, to provide for the 2009 Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Tax Levy be introduced and read a first time.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Solicitor, City Clerk

2nd and 3rd

……………………………….. reading on May 4, 2009

FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

:

BYLAW 5584 530

R. DODIC

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5584, to impose a Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Tax for the 2009 Tax Year be introduced and read a first time.

-------------------------CARRIED

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BYLAWS

: (continued)

530 K.E. TRATCH

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5584, to impose a Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Tax for the 2009 Tax Year be read a second time.

-------------------------CARRIED M.A. SIMMONS

:

THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Section 187 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, Bylaw 5584 be presented for a third reading.

-------------------------CARRIED

R.K. PARKER:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5584, to impose a Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Tax for the 2009 Tax Year 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 Clerk, City Solicitor, City Treasurer, City Assessor

………………………………..

530 BYLAW 5588

R. DODIC

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5588, to provide for a Pre-authorized Tax Installment Payment Plan be introduced and read a first time.

-------------------------CARRIED J.H. CARLSON

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5588, to provide for a Pre-authorized Tax Installment Payment Plan be read a second time.

-------------------------CARRIED

M.A. SIMMONS

:

THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Section 187 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, Bylaw 5588 be presented for a third reading.

-------------------------CARRIED

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BYLAWS

530 : (continued)

R.K. PARKER:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5588, to provide for a Pre-authorized Tax Installment Payment Plan 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, City Treasurer, City Assessor

………………………………..

530 BYLAW 5590

R. DODIC

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5590, to provide for Partial Property Tax Exemption for certain Non-Profit Organizations be introduced and read a first time.

-------------------------CARRIED

B.A. LACEY

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5590, to provide for Partial Property Tax Exemption for certain Non-Profit Organizations be read a second time.

-------------------------CARRIED

R.K. PARKER:

THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Section 187 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, Bylaw 5590 be presented for a third reading.

-------------------------CARRIED

M.A. SIMMONS

:

RESOLVED THAT a Bylaw entitled Bylaw 5590, to provide for Partial Property Tax Exemption for certain Non-Profit Organizations 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, City Treasurer, City Assessor

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OFFICIAL BUSINESS:

REPORTS:

(Consent Items)

• Follow-Up Action List

K.E. TRATCH

:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Follow-up Action List be received as information and filed.

-------------------------CARRIED ACTION: City Manager K.E. TRATCH

:

THAT we do now adjourn until Monday, May 4, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

-------------------------CARRIED

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