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. A presentation of the 2017 Gardening Awards.
3. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. be presented for adoption. 5. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. are presented for adoption. 6. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. be presented for adoption. 7. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. are presented for adoption. 8. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. be presented for adoption.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight?
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA 12. A presentation from Mr. Steve Wasserman regarding running dogs beside a vehicle. 13. A presentation from Simone Tielesh in support of banning running dogs from vehicles.
MEMBER STATEMENTS 14. A request to proclaim August 25, 2017 as “Shop Local Day” in the City of Yellowknife. 15. Are there any Member statements from the floor?
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 16. Councillor Alty will introduce the following reports: 17. Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, July 24, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 18. There was no business arising from the meeting. 19. Special Municipal Services Committee Report for Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 20. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, 1. That s.8 of the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Committee be amended as follows: 8. No member, with the exception of the representative for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, may appoint an alternate to represent that Member and act on their behalf during absences. 2. That Council appoint Ms. Catherine Lafferty to act as an alternate representative from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) for a two year term effective August 29, 2017 and ending August 28, 2019. 21. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve an internal reallocation of $78,000 from the Community Safety Officers budget to fund the Yellowknife Street Outreach Service until the end of 2017. 22. Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, August 14, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 23. There was no business arising from the meeting. 24. Special Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, August 21, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 25. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That pursuant to s.5 of Council Procedures By-law No. 4250, the requirement to serve notice pursuant to s.87 of Council Procedures By-law No. 4250 be suspended to allow for reconsideration of Motion #0005-17 during this meeting. 26. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Council reconsider Motion #0005-17 to allow for the reallocation of the 2017 Council Travel Budget to authorize the Mayor and Members of Council to attend various conferences and events in 2017; 2. Travel authorization / allocation be prioritized based on core business, Council priorities and emerging opportunities; and 3. A travel authorization request be brought forward for each conference or event closer to the date of each conference or event for the remainder of 2017. 27. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to: 1. Initiate paving of parking and circulation areas of the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node in 2017, based on the proposed theme and layout; 2. Bring forward, during the 2018 budget deliberations, the proposed theme and layout option for the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node based on feedback from consultations; 3. Initiate hardscaping of School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node and naturalized landscaping in 2018, including a signature sculptural element with seating, pending 2018 Budget deliberations; and 4. Bring forward, during the 2018 amendments to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, recommendations regarding parking fees for the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node. 28. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to incorporate considerations for smaller housing forms as part of the next General Plan review. 29. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to bring forward a Memorandum to Committee outlining best practices with respect to restricting smoking near City facilities or on City property. 30. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint Aidan Kennedy to serve, for a three (3) year term effective August 29, 2017 until August 28, 2020, on the City of Yellowknife Development Appeal Board.
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 31. By-law No. 4945 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 4756 for the purpose of amending a legal description (4903 Matonabee Street), is presented for First and Second Reading. 32. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4945. 33. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4945.
NEW BUSINESS Councillor Morse moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Administration be directed to bring forward an amendment to Dog By-law No. 4755 to prohibit the walking or running of dogs alongside of a motor vehicle within city limits.
42. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint Melanie Renaud as a By-law Officer II for the City of Yellowknife. 43. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, Melanie Renaud be appointed as a By-law Officer II for the City of Yellowknife with the rank of Constable; and 2. That the term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife as a By-law Officer. 44. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint Amanda-Brea Watson as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife. 45. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 2.2 of Zoning By-law No. 4404, as amended, Amanda-Brea Watson be appointed as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife; and 2. The term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife. 46. A memorandum regarding whether to to appoint Janelle Derksen as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife. 47. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 2.2 of Zoning By-law No. 4404, as amended, Janelle Derksen be appointed as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife; and 2. The term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife. 48. Is there any new business 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. A presentation of the 2017 Gardening Awards.
3. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. be presented for adoption. 5. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. are presented for adoption. 6. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. be presented for adoption. 7. Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. are presented for adoption. 8. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. be presented for adoption.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight?
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA 12. A presentation from Mr. Steve Wasserman regarding running dogs beside a vehicle. 13. A presentation from Simone Tielesh in support of banning running dogs from vehicles.
MEMBER STATEMENTS 14. A request to proclaim August 25, 2017 as “Shop Local Day” in the City of Yellowknife. 15. Are there any Member statements from the floor?
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 16. Councillor Alty will introduce the following reports: 17. Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, July 24, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 18. There was no business arising from the meeting. 19. Special Municipal Services Committee Report for Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 20. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, 1. That s.8 of the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Committee be amended as follows: 8. No member, with the exception of the representative for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, may appoint an alternate to represent that Member and act on their behalf during absences. 2. That Council appoint Ms. Catherine Lafferty to act as an alternate representative from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) for a two year term effective August 29, 2017 and ending August 28, 2019. 21. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve an internal reallocation of $78,000 from the Community Safety Officers budget to fund the Yellowknife Street Outreach Service until the end of 2017. 22. Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, August 14, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 23. There was no business arising from the meeting. 24. Special Municipal Services Committee Report for Monday, August 21, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. 25. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That pursuant to s.5 of Council Procedures By-law No. 4250, the requirement to serve notice pursuant to s.87 of Council Procedures By-law No. 4250 be suspended to allow for reconsideration of Motion #0005-17 during this meeting. 26. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Council reconsider Motion #0005-17 to allow for the reallocation of the 2017 Council Travel Budget to authorize the Mayor and Members of Council to attend various conferences and events in 2017; 2. Travel authorization / allocation be prioritized based on core business, Council priorities and emerging opportunities; and 3. A travel authorization request be brought forward for each conference or event closer to the date of each conference or event for the remainder of 2017. 27. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to: 1. Initiate paving of parking and circulation areas of the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node in 2017, based on the proposed theme and layout; 2. Bring forward, during the 2018 budget deliberations, the proposed theme and layout option for the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node based on feedback from consultations; 3. Initiate hardscaping of School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node and naturalized landscaping in 2018, including a signature sculptural element with seating, pending 2018 Budget deliberations; and 4. Bring forward, during the 2018 amendments to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, recommendations regarding parking fees for the School Draw Parking and Old Town Gateway Node. 28. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to incorporate considerations for smaller housing forms as part of the next General Plan review. 29. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to bring forward a Memorandum to Committee outlining best practices with respect to restricting smoking near City facilities or on City property. 30. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint Aidan Kennedy to serve, for a three (3) year term effective August 29, 2017 until August 28, 2020, on the City of Yellowknife Development Appeal Board.
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 31. By-law No. 4945 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 4756 for the purpose of amending a legal description (4903 Matonabee Street), is presented for First and Second Reading. 32. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4945. 33. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4945.
NEW BUSINESS Councillor Morse moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Administration be directed to bring forward an amendment to Dog By-law No. 4755 to prohibit the walking or running of dogs alongside of a motor vehicle within city limits.
42. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint Melanie Renaud as a By-law Officer II for the City of Yellowknife. 43. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, Melanie Renaud be appointed as a By-law Officer II for the City of Yellowknife with the rank of Constable; and 2. That the term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife as a By-law Officer. 44. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint Amanda-Brea Watson as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife. 45. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 2.2 of Zoning By-law No. 4404, as amended, Amanda-Brea Watson be appointed as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife; and 2. The term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife. 46. A memorandum regarding whether to to appoint Janelle Derksen as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife. 47. Councillor Alty moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. Pursuant to s. 2.2 of Zoning By-law No. 4404, as amended, Janelle Derksen be appointed as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife; and 2. The term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife. 48. Is there any new business from the floor? ADJOURNMENT