OPENING PRAYER/MEDITATION 1. Councillor Alty will read the Opening Prayer/Meditation. We are grateful for our city, for our homes, for our neighbours, and for our freedom. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to meet here and to serve our fellow citizens. May we bring both the strength of our convictions, and the willingness to listen and learn, to our discussions. May we consider the needs and aspirations of all our fellow citizens in our decisions. And may we always represent our constituents with dignity, integrity, and honesty. AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PRESENTATIONS 2. There were no awards, ceremonies or presentations for the agenda.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, March 13, 2017 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, March 13, 2017 be presented for adoption.
5. Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight? CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS 6. There was no correspondence nor were there any petitions for the agenda. STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. There were no Statutory Public Hearings for the agenda.
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA A presentation from Denise McKee regarding Autism Awareness Day.
MEMBER STATEMENTS 9. A request to proclaim April 2, 2017 as “Autism Awareness Day” in the City of Yellowknife. 10. A request to proclaim April 6 – 9, 2017 as “Canadian North Balsillie Cup Week” in the City of Yellowknife. 11. Are there any Member statements from the floor?
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Alty will introduce the following reports: 12. Municipal Services Committee Report for March 13, 2017. 13. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, 14. Municipal Services Committee Report for March 20, 2017. 15. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a contract with Proform Concrete Services Inc. for repairs to Reservoir #1 in the amount of $596,870.00 (plus GST). 16. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Administration be directed to proceed with Option #1 – the Winnipeg Model, for the Homelessness Employment Program pilot project identified in the 2017 Budget. 17. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve the Conditionally Permitted Use for the construction and temporary placement of four log cabins for a limited term until May 30, 2018, as a “Similar Use” to construction of a Single Detached Dwelling in the R5 zone, commencing from the date of Council’s resolution, at Lots 53, 54 and 55, Block 501 (#186, 188 and 190 Hall Crescent). 18. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a contract with Arctic Pipe Solutions Inc. for pipe materials supply in the amount of $1,348,120.19 (plus GST).
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 19. By-law No. 4929 - A by-law to amend Grace Lake Development Scheme By-law No. 4676, by removing the floating boardwalk and the 6m pathway in the middle section of the subdivision area and including park nodes at the east end, is presented for First Reading. 20. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4929. DEFERRED BUSINESS AND TABLED ITEMS 21. There was no deferred business and there were no tabled items for the agenda. 22. Is there any deferred business or are there any tabled items from the floor? OLD BUSINESS 23. There was no old business for the agenda. 24. Is there any old business from the floor? NOTICES OF MOTION 25. There were no notices of motion for the agenda. 26. Are there any notices of motion from the floor? DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 27. There were no delegations pertaining to items not on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS 28. A memorandum regarding whether to present resolutions to the Northwest Territories Association of Communities (“NWTAC”) for adoption at its annual general meeting. 29. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ________seconded, NWTAC AGM Resolution: Membership Fees Whereas community governments in the Northwest Territories have worked together productively for over 50 years through the NWT Association of Communities; And Whereas membership fees are an important part of the collaborative working process and demonstrate the commitment of all 33 NWT community governments to support this collective; And Whereas the diversity of community governments – from size, demographics, location and region – contributes to a comprehensive and fulsome representation of NWT community governments’ interests; And Whereas the principle of equitable engagement has long been a cornerstone of NWT community government collaboration ensuring that all communities contribute appropriately; And Whereas NWT community governments have lobbied the Government of the Northwest Territories, the federal government and other key funders to ensure equitable treatment when it comes to funding allocations so that smaller provinces, territories and/or communities are not adversely impacted or excluded; And Whereas NWT community governments have historically rejected per capita funding, and as an alternative, have advocated for and implemented the principle of “Base plus” funding when it comes to funding allocations for the NWT and NWT community governments; And Whereas best practice comparisons with ‘sister’ organizations across Canada indicate that of the 14 where the membership fee structure is known, 8 use a base plus model and 4 use a per capita model; one uses 1% of base grant from the PT government and one uses assessments; Now Therefore Be it Resolved that the NWTAC revise its membership fee structure so that it reflects a “Base plus” model, using a base of $2,000 for all members plus $1.63 per capita. 30. Is there any new business from the floor? ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES 31. There were no administrative enquiries for the agenda. 32. Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor? ADJOURNMENT
OPENING PRAYER/MEDITATION 1. Councillor Alty will read the Opening Prayer/Meditation. We are grateful for our city, for our homes, for our neighbours, and for our freedom. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to meet here and to serve our fellow citizens. May we bring both the strength of our convictions, and the willingness to listen and learn, to our discussions. May we consider the needs and aspirations of all our fellow citizens in our decisions. And may we always represent our constituents with dignity, integrity, and honesty. AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PRESENTATIONS 2. There were no awards, ceremonies or presentations for the agenda.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, March 13, 2017 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, March 13, 2017 be presented for adoption.
5. Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight? CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS 6. There was no correspondence nor were there any petitions for the agenda. STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. There were no Statutory Public Hearings for the agenda.
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA A presentation from Denise McKee regarding Autism Awareness Day.
MEMBER STATEMENTS 9. A request to proclaim April 2, 2017 as “Autism Awareness Day” in the City of Yellowknife. 10. A request to proclaim April 6 – 9, 2017 as “Canadian North Balsillie Cup Week” in the City of Yellowknife. 11. Are there any Member statements from the floor?
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Alty will introduce the following reports: 12. Municipal Services Committee Report for March 13, 2017. 13. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, 14. Municipal Services Committee Report for March 20, 2017. 15. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a contract with Proform Concrete Services Inc. for repairs to Reservoir #1 in the amount of $596,870.00 (plus GST). 16. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Administration be directed to proceed with Option #1 – the Winnipeg Model, for the Homelessness Employment Program pilot project identified in the 2017 Budget. 17. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve the Conditionally Permitted Use for the construction and temporary placement of four log cabins for a limited term until May 30, 2018, as a “Similar Use” to construction of a Single Detached Dwelling in the R5 zone, commencing from the date of Council’s resolution, at Lots 53, 54 and 55, Block 501 (#186, 188 and 190 Hall Crescent). 18. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a contract with Arctic Pipe Solutions Inc. for pipe materials supply in the amount of $1,348,120.19 (plus GST).
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 19. By-law No. 4929 - A by-law to amend Grace Lake Development Scheme By-law No. 4676, by removing the floating boardwalk and the 6m pathway in the middle section of the subdivision area and including park nodes at the east end, is presented for First Reading. 20. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4929. DEFERRED BUSINESS AND TABLED ITEMS 21. There was no deferred business and there were no tabled items for the agenda. 22. Is there any deferred business or are there any tabled items from the floor? OLD BUSINESS 23. There was no old business for the agenda. 24. Is there any old business from the floor? NOTICES OF MOTION 25. There were no notices of motion for the agenda. 26. Are there any notices of motion from the floor? DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 27. There were no delegations pertaining to items not on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS 28. A memorandum regarding whether to present resolutions to the Northwest Territories Association of Communities (“NWTAC”) for adoption at its annual general meeting. 29. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ________seconded, NWTAC AGM Resolution: Membership Fees Whereas community governments in the Northwest Territories have worked together productively for over 50 years through the NWT Association of Communities; And Whereas membership fees are an important part of the collaborative working process and demonstrate the commitment of all 33 NWT community governments to support this collective; And Whereas the diversity of community governments – from size, demographics, location and region – contributes to a comprehensive and fulsome representation of NWT community governments’ interests; And Whereas the principle of equitable engagement has long been a cornerstone of NWT community government collaboration ensuring that all communities contribute appropriately; And Whereas NWT community governments have lobbied the Government of the Northwest Territories, the federal government and other key funders to ensure equitable treatment when it comes to funding allocations so that smaller provinces, territories and/or communities are not adversely impacted or excluded; And Whereas NWT community governments have historically rejected per capita funding, and as an alternative, have advocated for and implemented the principle of “Base plus” funding when it comes to funding allocations for the NWT and NWT community governments; And Whereas best practice comparisons with ‘sister’ organizations across Canada indicate that of the 14 where the membership fee structure is known, 8 use a base plus model and 4 use a per capita model; one uses 1% of base grant from the PT government and one uses assessments; Now Therefore Be it Resolved that the NWTAC revise its membership fee structure so that it reflects a “Base plus” model, using a base of $2,000 for all members plus $1.63 per capita. 30. Is there any new business from the floor? ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES 31. There were no administrative enquiries for the agenda. 32. Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor? ADJOURNMENT