· C Council agreed that a public participation meeting would be held November 29, 2011 on the proposed Taxi/Limousine By-law.
·Co Council authorized staff to release a Request for Expression of Interest for service providers interested and qualified to perform animal welfare activities.
·CC Council discussed the presentation made last week by EPCOR, the utility owned by the City of Edmonton. Council received the information, but did not take any further action on the proposal to enter into a cooperation agreement. They reaffirmed their commitment to have staff develop guiding principles to explore the potential for a London-based utility model which could include our water, wastewater, solid waste and parking services.
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Council commended City staff on achieving a 35th straight year of the City’s triple-A credit rating.
·The City will be working with local non-profit group UnLondon to hold a contest to develop computer applications (apps) that could improve citizen engagement and understanding of the City’s budget. The contest will be launched this fall.
·Cou Council authorized City staff to begin negotiations with the Tricar Group for the lease of a parking garage at King and Ridout streets, subject to an appraisal and a business plan. City staff will also be updating the City’s long term parking plan.
· Council reviewed the Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS). This review of the City’s growth management policies takes place annually. The strategy provides direction on future development applications.
