Council Agenda for January 11th, 2010

AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NATIONAL ANTHEM
3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5. DELEGATIONS
5.1 Ms. R. Gagnon, Resident, Re: Snow Removal/No Snow Parking Route
My note: I've received a lot of email about this change I mentioned on my blog previously. I think we need to re-look at the issue and see if there might be a better compromise position that balances the city's need to have these areas free of parked cars while crews remove snow and the needs of residents.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Reserve Disposal of Lot R (Reserve), Block 3, Plan 3680HW (attached)
6.1.1. Call To Order
6.1.2. Introduction by Administration:
For disposal of Municipal Reserve as requested by the Regional Authority of The Northwest Francophone Education Region No. 1, to enable them to complete a transfer of land.
6.1.3. Presentations/Submissions
6.1.4. Close Public Hearing
6.1.5. Business Arising from the Hearing
6.1.5.1. Reserve Disposal of Lot R (Reserve), Block 3, Plan 3680HW
Council approve to remove the “R” Reserve designation from Plan 3780HW, Block 3, Lot R (Reserve), as identified on the attached “Schedule A” and to proceed with transfer of title back to the Regional Authority of the Northwest Francophone Education Region No. 1, as presented.

6.2 Bylaw C-1100-155, to Amend the Land Use Bylaw (attached) Bylaw C-1100-155, to amend the Land Use Bylaw text amendments regarding Dispatch Office.
6.2.1. Call To Order
6.2.2. Introduction by Administration
6.2.3. Business Arising from the Hearing
Council recess the Public Hearing of Bylaw C-1100-155 to Monday, February 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 Bylaw C-1235 to Repeal Road Closure Bylaw C-456 (attached)
Council give Bylaw C-1235, to repeal Road Closure Bylaw C-456, second reading.
Council give Bylaw C-1235, to repeal Road Closure Bylaw C- 456, third reading.

8. REPORTS

9. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
9.1 Policy Review Committee – December 14, 2009
RECOMMENDATION
Council receive the minutes of the Policy Review Committee meeting held December 14, 2009.

9.2 Council Committee of the Whole – December 16, 2009
RECOMMENDATION
Council receive the minutes of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting held December 16, 2009.

9.2.1 Multiplex Theming RFP
RECOMMENDATION
Council: 1. award the amended Multiplex theming package to Studio Y Creations Inc. in the amount of $886,631, as the most qualified bidder meeting specifications, and,
2. direct Administration reduce the palm trees and one dinosaur at the Multiplex adult whirlpool, and further,
3. direct Administration include the trompe-l’oeil style mural for the Multiplex flow rider.

9.3 Environment Committee – January 4, 2010
RECOMMENDATION
Council receive the minutes of the Environment Committee meeting held January 4, 2010.

9.4 Protective Services Committee – January 5, 2010
RECOMMENDATION
Council receive the minutes of the Protective Services Committee meeting held January 5, 2010.

9.4.1 Dispatch Agreement Renewal for the MD of Big Lakes
RECOMMENDA TION
Council approve the renewal of the contract with the Municipal District of Big Lakes to provide emergency fire dispatch services for a three year period in accordance with the fee schedule.

9.5 Community Development Committee – January 5, 2010
RECOMMENDA TION
Council receive the minutes of the Community Development Committee meeting held January 5, 2010.

9.5.1 Tender T-39-434-09, Coca-Cola Centre Crawl Space Improvements Phase 1
RECOMMENDA TION
Council award Tender T-39-434-09, in the amount of $118,500 (excluding GST), for the Coca-Cola Crawl Space Improvements Phase 1 to G & M Plumbing & Heating Ltd., as the lowest tender meeting specifications.

10. CORRESPONDENCE
11. DELEGATION BUSINESS
12. NOTICES OF MOTION
13. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS