OPENING MEDITATION Councillor Smith will read the Opening Meditation. We are honoured to be on Chief Drygeese Territory. 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.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Previously Distributed 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, June 24, 2019 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, June 24, 2019 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?
MEMBER STATEMENTS A request to proclaim August 7, 2019 as Shop Local Day in the City of Yellowknife.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Smith will introduce the following reports: 11. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for June 24, 2019. 12. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That in accordance with Creative Transportation Solutions (CTS) traffic study recommendations, Council directs Administration to: 1. Not install a traffic light at 44th Street and Franklin Avenue; and 2. Move forward with pedestrian crossing upgrades for the intersection at an approximate cost of $40,000.00
13. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for July 8, 2019. 14. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the City of Yellowknife support La Federation Franco-Tenoise bid to host the 2023 Francophone Games for Yellowknife by: 1. Allocating staff resources in an advisory capacity on the Bid Committee. 2. Providing a letter of support indicating that the City of Yellowknife will provide the required City facilities to the Games at no cost. 3. Allocating staff resources in an advisory capacity on the Host Committee should the Federation Franco - Tenoise be successful in their bid to host the Games.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to enter into a ten-year contract for assessment services with Teranda Assessments Ltd.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the Mayor be authorized to travel to Lutsel K’e, NT from July 9 to 10, 2019 to attend the 2019 Akaitcho General Assembly.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint the following representatives to serve on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development: Organization Name The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - ex-officio Mayor Rebecca Alty Member of City Council Steve Payne One(1) representative from Tourism Liang Chen One(1) representative from Minerals David Connelly One(1) representative from Arts, Crafts and Film Rachelle Francoeur One(1) representative from Agriculture and Fisheries Monique Robitaille One(1) representative from Aviation, transportation, and logistics Peter Houweling One(1) representative from Real Estate Kelly Kaylo (developers/realtors/builders/planning & engineering) One(1) representative from Post - secondary Josée Clermont One(1) representative from Retail Eric Binion One(1) representative from Hospitality Robert Warburton One(1) Business Owner Sean Ivens One (1) Member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Lena Black Det’on Cho Corporation Paul Gruner Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Kyle Thomas, President NWT Tourism Cathie Bolstad NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines Kenny Ruptash CDETNO François Afane, ED GNWT ITI Tracy St. Denis, ADM ED CANNOR Cheryl Keats City of Yellowknife, Senior Administrative Officer Sheila Bassi - Kellett City of Yellowknife, Director, Policy, Communications and Economic Development Kerry Penney Any additional representatives as deemed appropriate by Council. Mark Brajer V. Lee Sacrey A representative from the Yellowknife Airport
18. Special Governance and Priorities Committee Report for July 15, 2019. 19. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council pass the following resolution: WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife values reconciliation with Indigenous people and building a community with a strong sense of pride in our unique history, culture and natural beauty; WHEREAS Yellowknife is located within Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional lands of Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN); WHEREAS the YKDFN has identified through Band Council Resolution No. Boundary – YDCR# 2019-06-19-002 that for the purposes of community growth and land development they are requesting that the community boundary between the City of Yellowknife and Dettah/Ndilo be adjusted (Attachment 1 Proposed Boundary);1 AND WHEREAS Council supports the community boundary adjustment as identified in Attachment 1 as it also accommodates long term growth of Yellowknife; AND WHEREAS: The City of Yellowknife and YKDFN agree to work together to identify sites of cultural importance using traditional knowledge and to ensure the proper designation and protection of those sites; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council direct Administration to apply to the Government of the Northwest Territories for a community boundary revision jointly with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the following resolution to participate in the First Nation - Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) be presented for adoption by Council: RESOLUTION FOR CEDI PARTICIPATION July 15, 2019 WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife intends to improve intergovernmental relations with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) and enter into a community - to - community relationship with Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN); WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife commits the participation of the community in the First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) from this date of July 15, 2019 until March 31, 2021; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife Council will keep the community informed about the CEDI; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife Council has appointed Mayor Rebecca Alty as their community champion; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife has appointed Sheila Bassi - Kellett as the administrative community champion and Kerry Penney as the alternate; and WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife commits to the following resources in collaboration with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN)CEDI champions: A. Organizing and participating in five - six 1 - 1.5 - day joint workshops; ensuring there is representation of the elected officials, senior administration and economic development staff from each community at each workshop. B. Ensuring that joint CEDI champions meet monthly (by phone or in person) throughout the CEDI process, Stronger Together Approach, to organize the joint workshops and carry - forward any necessary strategic or work planning. C. Responsible for ongoing community engagement and keeping the community informed about CEDI (may include agenda items at meetings, reports in local media, community announcements, etc.) D. Coordinate a contingency plan for the CEDI champions should a designated person leave their position prior to March 2021. E. Agree to maintain communication with CEDI staff and to assist with coordinating the logistics of community visits and workshops, as appropriate. F. Providing any in - kind or financial resources required to hold the meetings (such as mileage to and from venue, in - kind meeting space, and catering expenses above and beyond what can be reimbursed through the CEDI program). G. Actively participate in the planning for and management of the financial resources component of CEDI, including peer mentorship, study tour and capacity building grants. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the City of Yellowknife supports the participation in First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) from the date of this Council Resolution until March 31, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS 21. A memorandum regarding whether to approve a Conditionally Permitted Use (Special Care Facility) on Lot 13, Block 29 Plan 65 (5023 49 Street). 22. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve a Conditionally Permitted Use (Special Care Facility) on Lot 13, Block 29 Plan 65 (5023 49th Street).
ENACTMENT OF BY - LAWS 24. By - law No. 5001 - A by - law to amend to Zoning By - law No. 4404, as amended, to amend Section 9.8 Car Sharing to include car sharing in multi - attached development, is presented for First Reading. 25. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5001.
26. By - law No. 5002 - A by - law to amend Zoning By - law No. 4404, as amended, to set out circumstances for amending an Effective Development Permit, pursuant to Section 15(2) of the Community Planning and Development Act, is presented for First Reading. 27. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5002.
28. By - law No. 5003 - A by - law to amend Fees and Charges By - law No. 4436, as amended, to include fees for amendments to Effective Development Permits, is presented for First Reading. 29. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5003.
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA A presentation from William Gagnon, a representative of Ecology North, regarding the Northern Building Retrofit Economy.
Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor? ADJOURNMENT
OPENING MEDITATION Councillor Smith will read the Opening Meditation. We are honoured to be on Chief Drygeese Territory. 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.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Previously Distributed 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, June 24, 2019 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, June 24, 2019 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?
MEMBER STATEMENTS A request to proclaim August 7, 2019 as Shop Local Day in the City of Yellowknife.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Smith will introduce the following reports: 11. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for June 24, 2019. 12. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That in accordance with Creative Transportation Solutions (CTS) traffic study recommendations, Council directs Administration to: 1. Not install a traffic light at 44th Street and Franklin Avenue; and 2. Move forward with pedestrian crossing upgrades for the intersection at an approximate cost of $40,000.00
13. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for July 8, 2019. 14. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the City of Yellowknife support La Federation Franco-Tenoise bid to host the 2023 Francophone Games for Yellowknife by: 1. Allocating staff resources in an advisory capacity on the Bid Committee. 2. Providing a letter of support indicating that the City of Yellowknife will provide the required City facilities to the Games at no cost. 3. Allocating staff resources in an advisory capacity on the Host Committee should the Federation Franco - Tenoise be successful in their bid to host the Games.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council direct Administration to enter into a ten-year contract for assessment services with Teranda Assessments Ltd.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the Mayor be authorized to travel to Lutsel K’e, NT from July 9 to 10, 2019 to attend the 2019 Akaitcho General Assembly.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint the following representatives to serve on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development: Organization Name The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - ex-officio Mayor Rebecca Alty Member of City Council Steve Payne One(1) representative from Tourism Liang Chen One(1) representative from Minerals David Connelly One(1) representative from Arts, Crafts and Film Rachelle Francoeur One(1) representative from Agriculture and Fisheries Monique Robitaille One(1) representative from Aviation, transportation, and logistics Peter Houweling One(1) representative from Real Estate Kelly Kaylo (developers/realtors/builders/planning & engineering) One(1) representative from Post - secondary Josée Clermont One(1) representative from Retail Eric Binion One(1) representative from Hospitality Robert Warburton One(1) Business Owner Sean Ivens One (1) Member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Lena Black Det’on Cho Corporation Paul Gruner Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Kyle Thomas, President NWT Tourism Cathie Bolstad NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines Kenny Ruptash CDETNO François Afane, ED GNWT ITI Tracy St. Denis, ADM ED CANNOR Cheryl Keats City of Yellowknife, Senior Administrative Officer Sheila Bassi - Kellett City of Yellowknife, Director, Policy, Communications and Economic Development Kerry Penney Any additional representatives as deemed appropriate by Council. Mark Brajer V. Lee Sacrey A representative from the Yellowknife Airport
18. Special Governance and Priorities Committee Report for July 15, 2019. 19. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council pass the following resolution: WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife values reconciliation with Indigenous people and building a community with a strong sense of pride in our unique history, culture and natural beauty; WHEREAS Yellowknife is located within Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional lands of Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN); WHEREAS the YKDFN has identified through Band Council Resolution No. Boundary – YDCR# 2019-06-19-002 that for the purposes of community growth and land development they are requesting that the community boundary between the City of Yellowknife and Dettah/Ndilo be adjusted (Attachment 1 Proposed Boundary);1 AND WHEREAS Council supports the community boundary adjustment as identified in Attachment 1 as it also accommodates long term growth of Yellowknife; AND WHEREAS: The City of Yellowknife and YKDFN agree to work together to identify sites of cultural importance using traditional knowledge and to ensure the proper designation and protection of those sites; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council direct Administration to apply to the Government of the Northwest Territories for a community boundary revision jointly with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the following resolution to participate in the First Nation - Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) be presented for adoption by Council: RESOLUTION FOR CEDI PARTICIPATION July 15, 2019 WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife intends to improve intergovernmental relations with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) and enter into a community - to - community relationship with Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN); WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife commits the participation of the community in the First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) from this date of July 15, 2019 until March 31, 2021; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife Council will keep the community informed about the CEDI; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife Council has appointed Mayor Rebecca Alty as their community champion; WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife has appointed Sheila Bassi - Kellett as the administrative community champion and Kerry Penney as the alternate; and WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife commits to the following resources in collaboration with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN)CEDI champions: A. Organizing and participating in five - six 1 - 1.5 - day joint workshops; ensuring there is representation of the elected officials, senior administration and economic development staff from each community at each workshop. B. Ensuring that joint CEDI champions meet monthly (by phone or in person) throughout the CEDI process, Stronger Together Approach, to organize the joint workshops and carry - forward any necessary strategic or work planning. C. Responsible for ongoing community engagement and keeping the community informed about CEDI (may include agenda items at meetings, reports in local media, community announcements, etc.) D. Coordinate a contingency plan for the CEDI champions should a designated person leave their position prior to March 2021. E. Agree to maintain communication with CEDI staff and to assist with coordinating the logistics of community visits and workshops, as appropriate. F. Providing any in - kind or financial resources required to hold the meetings (such as mileage to and from venue, in - kind meeting space, and catering expenses above and beyond what can be reimbursed through the CEDI program). G. Actively participate in the planning for and management of the financial resources component of CEDI, including peer mentorship, study tour and capacity building grants. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the City of Yellowknife supports the participation in First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) from the date of this Council Resolution until March 31, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS 21. A memorandum regarding whether to approve a Conditionally Permitted Use (Special Care Facility) on Lot 13, Block 29 Plan 65 (5023 49 Street). 22. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve a Conditionally Permitted Use (Special Care Facility) on Lot 13, Block 29 Plan 65 (5023 49th Street).
ENACTMENT OF BY - LAWS 24. By - law No. 5001 - A by - law to amend to Zoning By - law No. 4404, as amended, to amend Section 9.8 Car Sharing to include car sharing in multi - attached development, is presented for First Reading. 25. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5001.
26. By - law No. 5002 - A by - law to amend Zoning By - law No. 4404, as amended, to set out circumstances for amending an Effective Development Permit, pursuant to Section 15(2) of the Community Planning and Development Act, is presented for First Reading. 27. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5002.
28. By - law No. 5003 - A by - law to amend Fees and Charges By - law No. 4436, as amended, to include fees for amendments to Effective Development Permits, is presented for First Reading. 29. Councillor Smith moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By - law No. 5003.
DELEGATIONS PERTAINING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA A presentation from William Gagnon, a representative of Ecology North, regarding the Northern Building Retrofit Economy.
Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor? ADJOURNMENT