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Breezeway : When visiting dignitaries come to City Hall, the Mayor will greet them on the driveway just outside the doors to the North Lobby.

When visiting dignitaries come to City Hall, the Mayor will greet them on the driveway just outside the doors to the North Lobby. The driveway also provides convenient vehicle access to the building for pick-ups and deliveries, and for people with mobility challenges.

Caravel: <img src="/images/hotspots/north_art.jpg" align="right" />Located outside the north entrance of City Hall facing 103A Avenue, off 100 Street sits "Caravel". This art piece was created by Isla Burns in 1992 and is made of stainless steel. "The feel and tension of the sculpture lies in the shape, the relationship of the ground to its curving from the ground, the weight pressing down one end while the other lifts up, weightless. This also enhances the sense of gliding movement. The canoe shape itself speaks directly. It talks of travel, going somewhere, coming from somewhere else, about history and timeliness." (Isla Burns - Artist)

North Lobby : Just inside the North Lobby is an acrylic artwork by Glen Guillet, entitled 'Ultima Thule'.

Just inside the North Lobby is an acrylic artwork by Glen Guillet, entitled "Ultima Thule". When visiting dignitaries come to City Hall, the Mayor will greet them on the driveway just outside the doors to the North Lobby. The driveway also provides convenient vehicle access to the building for pick-ups and deliveries, and for people with mobility challenges. On the grassed area outside the North Lobby is another of City Hall's art pieces, a sculpture by Isla Burns called, "Caravel".

Spaghetti Tree : In the west side courtyard is a famous Edmonton sculpture created by Lionel J. Thomas. Titled 'The Migrants', also known by the affectionate nickname, the Spaghetti Tree.

In the west side courtyard is a famous Edmonton sculpture created by Lionel J. Thomas. Titled "The Migrants", this sculpture used to be the centrepiece of the old City Hall fountain. It was so popular that when the new City Hall was built, Edmontonians called in to demand it be used in the new design. Created to symbolize the annual migration of our Canada geese, it is also known to some citizens by the affectionate nickname, the Spaghetti Tree.

Spaghetti Tree: <img src="/images/hotspots/spaghettiTree.jpg" align="right" /> "The Migrants" statue, created by Lionel J. Thomas is affectionately known as "The Spaghetti Tree", is made of Bronze/tobin and was commissioned in 1957 for the opening of the previous City Hall. It is located in the west outdoor courtyard.

City Room : The City Room is the main public gathering area, for hosting special events, presentations, graduations, cultural displays and arts programs, among other things.

We are now underneath the larger of City Hall's two pyramids. The City Room is the main public gathering area, for hosting special events, presentations, graduations, cultural displays and arts programs, among other things. Community and not-for-profit groups often book this area to hold their events. As mentioned, this is the larger of the two pyramids, standing eight stories high. To get to the second, smaller pyramid, you take the grand staircase up two floors into Council Chambers. The grand staircase is often used as a stage. When City Hall was built, they set aside one per cent of the total construction budget, or four hundred ninety two thousand five hundred dollars, to buy artwork for decorating the building. The art collection, featuring many accomplished Edmonton artists, is displayed throughout the building. On either side of the staircase there are large paintings. City Hall commissioned these two works from Edmonton artist Douglas Haynes. The one on the left is called "Promise of Dusk", the one on the right is "To Morning Light". Our multicultural heritage is something to be proud of, and we want to encourage understanding and acceptance of all peoples and faiths. The "Celebration of Our Faiths" display in the City Room is a showcase featuring religious symbols of different faith communities in Edmonton. The display focuses on one faith at a time, changing throughout the year.

Promise of Dusk: <img src="/images/hotspots/scene14art1.jpg" align="right" />Promise of Dusk and To Morning Light were created in 1992 by Douglas Haynes. Acrylic paintains on canvas each panel measures approximately 6.4m high by 2.4m wide. Located in the City Room north wall, on both sides of the grand staircase, they were commissioned for the opening of City Hall in 1992. While the pictures are abstract, they are based on a theme. In formal terms they describe a movement upwards, a sense of rising toward the light.

To Morning Light: <img src="/images/hotspots/scene14art2.jpg" align="right" />Promise of Dusk and To Morning Light were created in 1992 by Douglas Haynes. Acrylic paintains on canvas each panel measures approximately 6.4m high by 2.4m wide. Located in the City Room north wall, on both sides of the grand staircase, they were commissioned for the opening of City Hall in 1992. While the pictures are abstract, they are based on a theme. In formal terms they describe a movement upwards, a sense of rising toward the light.

Rivervalley Room : The River Valley Room takes its name from a painting by Hillary Prince that hangs on the south wall of the room and is a replica of Council Chambers.

The River Valley Room takes its name from a painting by Hillary Prince that hangs on the south wall of the room. Entitled "There is a River", the painting celebrates one of the most familiar, beloved vistas in our city - the North Saskatchewan River Valley. This room is a replica of Council Chambers. It is used as the Committee Meeting Room. City Council has three committees who meet here twice a month to discuss important issues. They are:<ul><li>the Executive Committee</li><li>the Community Services Committee</li><li>and the Transportation and Public Works Committee</li></ul> Each one consists of four councillors, so each of the twelve councillors sit on one of the committees. The Mayor heads the Executive Committee and is an ex-officio member of the other two committees. Like council chambers, the front table is set up in a semi-circle, with microphones for all twelve councillors and the mayor. There is a separate microphone for members of the public who wish to speak or present to council, and media seating at the back with plug-ins for their equipment. There are two overhead screens in the room, which lower from the ceiling. These are used for presentations. When the sunlight is too bright in the room, there are automated blinds that can be closed at the push of a button.

Media Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/rivervalleyMedia.jpg" align="right" />Media seating is provided at the rear of the room with extra electrical outlets and feeds for media equipment.

City Clerk and Administration Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/rivervalleyClerk.jpg" align="right" />The City Clerk is seated at the right end of this desk and the City Manager is seated directly next to the Clerk. The remaining seating is used by civic staff from various departments and the general public who make presentations to committees and answer questions as required.

There is a River: <img src="/images/hotspots/rivervalleyArt.jpg" align="right" />This artwork was created in 1992 by Hilary Prince and depicts Edmonton's River Valley in the winter. This scene was selected by the artist because it better depicts Edmonton as a Northern city. The painting captures the expanse of our City and the beautiful colors of the winter sky.

West Arcade : Just inside the main doors is the south arcade where you can see the different building materials the architects used.

Just inside the main doors is the south arcade. Here we can get a good look at the different building materials the architects used. During construction of the new City Hall, the builders used as much material from the old building as they could, in an effort to save costs and reduce waste:<ul><li>The burgundy granite columns here and throughout the building were built from the outside walls of the previous City Hall;</li><li>The terrazzo flooring throughout the building also came from the old City Hall</li><li>and the green marble on the west wall of the Councillor's Wing is from the old City Hall lobby.</li></ul> Buried in the southwest wall of the south arcade are two time capsules from when the new City Hall was opened in 1992. They contain newspapers from the era, memorabilia from the city, and historical information about Edmonton. The inscription on the capsules reads "the past lays the foundation for our future". The capsules will be opened 100 years from 1992.

Time Capsule: <img src="/images/hotspots/time_capsule.jpg" align="right" />Two cylinder capsules are built into this wall - it has a letter from our past mayor (Jan Reimer) to the future mayor. She put The Edmonton Journal and Sun Newspapers, memorabilia from the City of Edmonton, information on the City, its councillors, pictures and historical information from the past to give the future people of Edmonton a chance to see what our city was like many years ago. The logo "The Past lays the foundation for the future" is inscribed on the plaque covering the capsules. The time capsules are to be opened 100 years from 1992.

South Lobby : When you enter from the main doors at the south of the building, you arrive at the south lobby.

When you enter from the main doors at the south of the building, you arrive at the south lobby. The building is designed to be inclusive - at all entrances, there are access ramps and automatic double doors for people with mobility challenges. There are also elevators serving the pedway system, parking lot and LRT. In addition, we have Braille lettering on our building directory, signs and elevators throughout City Hall. Over at the Citizen Action Centre, visitors and tourists can get information about City services. There are TV screens showing traffic conditions around the city, and arrivals and departures at the international airport. The Citizen Action Centre is also where citizens can call to get information, access City services and programs, and register their concerns about civic issues. The centre receives over 55,000 calls a year.

Building Directory: <img src="/images/hotspots/directory.jpg" align="right" />The directory board shows a helpful map of the building. City Hall is a "People Place" for everyone and for that reason it is wheelchair accessible and contains brail lettering on the directory, all signage and Elevators.

Citizen Action Centre: <img src="/images/hotspots/citizenAction.jpg" align="right" />The Citizen Action Centre is also where citizens can call to get information, access City services and programs, and register their concerns about civic issues. The centre receives over 55,000 calls a year. Other useful information for visitors and tourists can be found here, such as information about City services, TV screens showing traffic conditions around the city, and arrivals and departures at the international airport.

Old City Hall Plaque (circa 1957): <img src="/images/hotspots/lobbyPlaque1.jpg" align="right" />The previous City Hall was built in 1957 on this exact same location as the current City Hall. The plaque from that building was salvaged and mounted on the west side of the South Lobby as you enter the great City Room to remind us of the importance of out past and how our city has evolved.

The Current City Hall Plaque: <img src="/images/hotspots/lobbyPlaque2.jpg" align="right" />The current plaque, made of brushed aluminium to match the look of the building, is mounted on the east side of the south lobby as you enter the great City Room. The plaque highlights those involved with this project and the official opening on August 28, 1992.

The City Employment Wall/Counter: <img src="/images/hotspots/lobbyEmployment.jpg" align="right" />The City of Edmonton Employment Wall carries all the current postings for those seeking employment with the City of Edmonton. The postings are updated daily and managed by the Human Resources Branch. Positions are also posted online at www.edmonton.ca

East Arcade : Much of the building's white limestone walls were built using Tyndall stone. Inside the rock there are fossils of animals that lived thousands of years ago.

Much of the building's white limestone walls were built using Tyndall stone from a quarry in Tyndall, Manitoba. Inside the rock there are fossils of animals that lived thousands of years ago. As you walk along the South Arcade, you can find the imprints of their tiny skeletons embedded in the walls since pre-historic times.

Fossil: <img src="/images/hotspots/fossil.jpg" align="right"> The white rock-limestone walls come from Tyndal Manitoba (north east of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). When they split the rock from the quarry they found fossis embedded that date back to pre-historic times, millions of years ago. Throughout the walls of this atrium you can spot fossils such as the one shown here.

Glyde Mural : At the entrance to the Heritage Room on the east side of the building is the cast aluminum Glyde Commemorative Mural created for the opening of the old City Hall in 1957.

At the entrance to the Heritage Room on the east side of the building is the Glyde Commemorative Mural. Henry Glyde created this cast aluminum mural for the opening of the old City Hall in 1957. The mural depicts the history of Edmonton:<ul><li>Starting from the left, there are Wood Cree and Blackfoot First Nations people, followed by settlers and explorers who came to Edmonton by york boats and red river carts;</li><li>Fort Edmonton and the legislative building stand prominently in the mural, along with City Hall;</li><li>and woven into the image are symbols of our commercial and historic past and present, including the oil industry, agriculture, science and aviation.</li></ul>

Glyde Commemorative Mural: <img src="/images/hotspots/glydeMural.jpg" align="right" /> The Glyde Commemorative Mural was created in 1957 for the opening of the previous City Hall. Made of cast aluminium the mural depicts Edmonton's History. It was previously located in the archway of the old City Hall foyer leading to Utility Services. Its history is depicted by the figures starting from the left side:<ul><li>The Wood Cree and Blackfoot First Nations people</li><li>Modes of transportation including canoe, York Boat, Red River Cart</li><li>Fort Edmonton</li><li>Legislative building</li><li>Industry, medical research, aviation, agriculture, oil and coal mining</li></ul>

Heritage Room : Council committees, city administration, boards and commissions use the Heritage Room as a boardroom for meetings.

Council committees, city administration, boards and commissions use the Heritage Room as a boardroom for meetings. When it is not booked by one of these groups, non-profit organizations can book the room at no cost. Like the River Valley Room, it is set up with audio-visual equipment, including microphones and a sound system, and a projection screen. Calgary artist Wendy TooGood created the artwork in this room using cloth on a wooden frame. Called "The Historical Heritage of Edmonton", it captures moments from our past and present, including:<ul><li>settlers and homesteading;<li>major Edmonton industries like agriculture and oil;</li><li>our culture and festivals</li><li>and the sports teams that built our reputation as "The City of Champions".</li></ul>

Aspects of History: <img src="/images/hotspots/heritageArt.jpg" align="right" />The nine panel artwork found in the Heritage Room was created by Wendy Toogood and depicts the history and landmarks of Edmonton. The nine panels represent (Top row Left to Right):<ul><li>The Great Plains</li><li>Agriculture and Homesteads</li><li>Transportation via North Saskatchewan River</li><li>Multicultural heritage</li><li>Sports</li></ul>(Bottom row Left to Right):<ul><li>Fort Edmonton Settlers</li><li>Farming and Wheat</li><li>Oil Industry</li><li>Festivals</li><li>Edmonton's Landmarks</li></ul>

2004 Room : The 2004 Room is located next to Kids in the Hall Bistro on the Main Floor of City Hall and serves as a meeting venue and home to the City Hall School program.

The 2004 Room is located next to Kids in the Hall Bistro on the Main Floor of City Hall in the same wing as the Councillors' Offices. The room serves as a meeting venue as well as home to the City Hall School program.

Main Plaza : City Hall's pyramids are a landmark for most Edmontonians, as well as many visitors. The building stands as a centrepiece of Edmonton's downtown arts district.

City Hall's pyramids are a landmark for most Edmontonians, as well as many visitors. The building stands as a centrepiece of Edmonton's downtown arts district, looking out onto Sir Winston Churchill Square. From here, you can see:<ul><li>the Edmonton Art Gallery,</li><li>the Francis Winspear Centre,</li><li>the Citadel Theatre,</li><li>the Stanley Milner Library</li><li>the Edmonton court house</li><li>and City Centre mall.</li></ul> From City Hall, you can get to any of these places within minutes, either outside or through our underground pedway system. With all these venues near by, not to mention all the festivals and events that happen here, this is a gathering place for the community. And City Hall overlooks it all.

Fountain/Rink: <img src="/images/hotspots/fountain.jpg" align="right" />In summer, the fountains and the wading pool in front of City Hall are often filled with kids playing and having fun. Families come here to picnic. In winter, we turn the wading pool into an NHL-sized skating rink. There are change rooms on the south west side for winter and summer use. It's all part of what makes our City Hall "a people place".

Friendship Tower: <img src="/images/hotspots/tower.jpg" align="right" />The Friendship Tower is 200 feet high, has 23 carillon bells weighing 40,000 lbs and plays 99 different melodies. The clock on the front projects the music every half hour and on the hour onto Churchhill Square. It has a manual keyboard for new compositions or songs for special occasions that can be added to the repertoire. It cost one million dollars to build, financed by donations from private citizens of Edmonton. One person in particular, Dr. Rice, donated $300,000.

Madonna of the Wheat: <img src="/images/hotspots/statue.jpg" align="right" />The statue was created by John Weaver in 1981. It was commissioned by The Ukranian Women's Association and donated to the city as an Alberta 75th Anniversary Project to commemorate all pioneer women of Alberta and to be a symbol of the rich culture brought to our province by the Ukrainian community. It is located south of the Friendship Tower adjacent to the east entrance pedestrian walkway.

Southwest Plaza : In summer, the fountains and the wading pool in front of City Hall are often filled with kids playing and having fun, in the winter we turn the wading pool into an NHL-sized skating rink.

In summer, the fountains and the wading pool in front of City Hall are often filled with kids playing and having fun. Families come here to picnic. In winter, we turn the wading pool into an NHL-sized skating rink. There are change rooms on the south west side for winter and summer use. It's all part of what makes our City Hall "a people place".

Ukranian Famine of 1933: <img src="/images/hotspots/ukraineFamine.jpg" align="right" />The aluminum, steel and concrete scruture was created by Ludmilla Temertey in 1983. It was commissioned by the Ukrainian Canadian Committee to Commemorate the Ukrainian Famine and was donated to the City of Edmonton in memory of the millions who perished in the genocidal famine inflicted upon the Ukraine by the Soviet regime of Moscow 1932-1933. It is located south of the Councillor's wing.

Stanley Milner Library: <img src="/images/hotspots/library.jpg" align="right" />The Stanley Milney Library sits across Churchill Square a short distance from the main plaza. It serves Edmonton's business community, residents and visitors.

Francis Winspear Centre: <img src="/images/hotspots/winspear.jpg" align="right" />The Francis Winspear Centre for Music, a 1932-seat concert hall which is the home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, was inaugurated in EDMONTON, Alberta, in September 1997. Built at a cost of $40 million, it was designed by Douglas McConnell of the Cohos Evamy Partners architectural firm, in association with Artec Consultants Inc of New York, internationally renowned acoustical experts.

Edmonton Citadel Theater: <img src="/images/hotspots/citadel.jpg" align="right" />The Citadel Theatre is the major venue for theatre arts in the city of Edmonton. Founded in 1965, it moved to its current building just off Churchill Square in 1978. The building itself houses the Maclab, Shoctor and Rice Theatres, Zeidler Hall (the venue for the art-house Metro Cinema), the Tucker Amphitheatre, and the Foote Theatre School. The Maclab and Tucker are part of the Lee Pavilion, a luscious greenscape is found inside the lobby.

Southeast Plaza : Our clock tower, otherwise known as the Friendship Tower, stands two hundred feet high, displaying the time and ringing out music for all to enjoy.

It's in that spirit of community that we named our clock tower the Friendship Tower. It stands two hundred feet high, displaying the time and ringing out music for all to enjoy. The tower has twenty-three carillon bells that weigh forty thousand pounds altogether. They ring on the half hour and the hour. The bells are programmed to play over ninety-nine different melodies, but there is also a manual keyboard for playing new songs or adding to the repertoire. Edmontonians generously raised the one million dollars to build the Tower through private donation.

The Friendship Tower: <img src="/images/hotspots/tower.jpg" align="right" />The Friendship Tower is 200 feet high, has 23 carillon bells weighing 40,000 lbs and plays 99 different melodies. The clock on the front projects the music every half hour and on the hour onto Churchill Square. It has a manual keyboard for new compositions or songs for special occasions that can be added to the repertoire. It cost one million dollars to build, financed by donations from private citizens of Edmonton. One person in particular, Dr. Rice, donated $300,000.

The Art Gallery of Alberta: <img src="/images/hotspots/artGallery.jpg" align="right" />The Art Gallery of Alberta (formerly the Edmonton Art Gallery) is a public art gallery located in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Its collection of over 5000 works of art includes historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, installation works and photographs by Canadian and international artists. Originally designed in 1968 as a Brutalist building by Don Bittorf, the gallery is currently undergoing a 40 million dollar renovation.

Madonna Of The Wheat: <img src="/images/hotspots/statue.jpg" align="right" />The statue was created by John Weaver in 1981. It was commissioned by The Ukranian Women's Association and donated to the city as an Alberta 75th Anniversary Project to commemorate all pioneer women of Alberta and to be a symbol of the rich culture brought to our province by the Ukrainian community. It is located south of the Friendship Tower adjacent to the east entrance pedestrian walkway.

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Upper Chamber : Council Chambers gallery contains public seating for up to 200 people.

The Council Chambers gallery contains public seating for up to 200 people. Council meetings follow a standard process. First, motions are brought forward. Once they have debated a motion, Council votes on it. Screens on either side of the chambers will show the motion being made. A semi-circle on the screen indicates the seating order of the council members. The councillors vote by pushing a button for either "yes" or "no"; this is then shown on the screen by either a green checkmark for "yes", or a red X for "no". The votes are displayed in the semi-circle according to the seating order. At the bottom of the screen, it indicates whether a motion has been passed or defeated.

Media Boxes: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberMedia.jpg" align="right" />Media boxes on either side house extra electrical outlets for media equipment.

Gallery Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberGallery.jpg" align="right" />The Council Chambers gallery contains public seating for up to 200 people.

Lower Chamber : Council Chambers is where City Council gathers. The mayor and councillors sit at the semi-circular table in front, with the mayor in the centre and the councillors on either side.

Council Chambers is where City Council gathers to debate and decide important civic issues. They meet regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. They also hold a third meeting for public hearings. Citizens who wish to speak at a hearing must apply to the City Clerks office. The mayor and councillors sit at the semi-circular table in front, with the mayor in the centre and the councillors on either side. The City Clerk sits at the first table on the right, facing Council. The City Clerk makes sure that meetings follow protocol. An assistant takes minutes of the meeting, recording the topics and motions brought forward. The row immediately behind the City Clerk is reserved for city administration - the city manager, city solicitor, city administrator, and general managers. On occasion, other staff may accompany them.

Council and Mayor Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberSeating.jpg" align="right" />The mayor and councillors sit at the semi-circular table in front, with the mayor in the centre and the councillors on either side.

Edmonton's Coat of Arms: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberCoatofArms.jpg" align="right" />Edmonton's coat of arms is proudly displayed at the centre of the room, inscribed with the City motto: integrity, industry, progress. The Crest features a mace which represents Edmonton as the capital of Alberta. The sun represents Edmonton's above average amount of sunshine; the winged wheel illustrates Edmonton's importance as an aviation and industrial centre; the wavy ribbon depicts the North Saskatchewan River; and the sheaf symbolizes agriculture. Dressed in a 1796 blanket coat, trousers, fur cap, scarf and sash, and holding a British Brown Bess flintlock musket, the explorer "looks to the future" and is a reminder of our fur trading origin. The second figure, Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, representing education and the University of Alberta, carries the Torch of Knowledge and volume or book. The coat of arms is centred on the back wall behind the City Council seating area.

Clerk and Administration Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberClerk.jpg" align="right" />The City Clerk sits at the first table on the right, facing Council. The City Clerk makes sure that meetings follow protocol. An assistant takes minutes of the meeting, recording the topics and motions brought forward. The row immediately behind the City Clerk is reserved for city administration - the city manager, city solicitor, city administrator, and general managers. On occasion, other staff may accompany them.

Queen and Canada's Governor General: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberQueen.jpg" align="right" />Framed pictures of the Queen and Canada's Governor General hang on the walls in Council Chambers.

Additional Administration Seating: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberAdminSeating.jpg" align="right" />The boxed areas located at the front on either side of the public gallery are reserved for General Managers who attend Council meetings regularly. They make various presentations to Council and are present to answer any questions that may arise related to their particular department.

Public Lectern: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberLectern.jpg" align="right" />When members of the public speak at a council hearing, they use the lecterns at either side of the gallery. The lecterns are designed to be wheelchair accessible. Each person is allowed five minutes to address council. There are three lights on the lecterns:<ul><li>a green one to let the person know when to start,</li><li>a yellow one that warns that time is running out,</li><li>and a red one letting them know they have reached the five-minute limit.</li></ul> Afterwards, councillors may ask questions of the presenter. To do so, they will turn on a yellow light showing they want to ask a question.

Retractable Roof: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberRoof.jpg" align="right" />Council chambers sits under the second of the two pyramids. This pyramid is smaller than the one in the City Room and it has a retractable roof for controlling the amount of light in the room.

Queen and Canada's Governor General: <img src="/images/hotspots/chamberGG.jpg" align="right" />Framed pictures of the Queen and Canada's Governor General hang on the walls in Council Chambers.

Outside Chamber : From just outside Council Chambers you have a view of the grand staircase and the City Room. The windows of the eight-story pyramid are cleaned with the Canadarm.

Council Chambers is where City Council gathers to debate and decide important civic issues. From just outside Chamber you have a stunning view of the grand staircase, the City Room and its large eight storey pyramid.

Canadarm: <img src="/images/hotspots/canadarm.jpg" align="right" />As you can imagine, cleaning windows on an eight-story high pyramid is a little challenging. To manage this task, we installed a hydraulic arm on the third floor. It's designed exactly like the Canadarm that was built by Canadian scientists for use in space.

Media Room : The Media Room is used for smaller meetings as well as City of Edmonton media conferences.

The Media Room is located in the northwest corner of the second floor of City Hall. This space is used for smaller meetings as well as City of Edmonton media conferences. The room is also connected to the offices that house various local media outlets that make up City Hall media.

Outside Council : On the second floor, the southwest corner of the building leads into the Office of the Councillors.

On the second floor, the southwest corner of the building leads into the Office of the Councillors. Their offices are situated in the southwest wing, set apart by its green marble walls. Just inside, past the reception area, there is a boardroom where the councillors can gather to discuss important civic issues. On the wall just outside the entrance, there are pictures of all twelve councillors. Edmonton has six wards, with two councillors representing each. While all Edmontonians vote for the mayor, only the voters within a particular ward can vote for the councillors who will represent them. Elections are held every three years.

Councillor's Wall: <img src="/images/hotspots/councillors.jpg" align="right" />On the wall just outside the entrance, there are pictures of all twelve councillors. Edmonton has six wards, with two councillors representing each. While all Edmontonians vote for the mayor, only the voters within a particular ward can vote for the councillors who will represent them. Elections are held every three years.

Historical Wall of Fame: Between the councillor's offices and the elevators, we have the historical wall of fame. Pictures on this wall reflect our history since we became a town in 1892 as well as the various members of Council that have served since that time. Some historical dates include: In 1905, a year after we became a city, the province of Alberta was created and Edmonton was named the capital. 1915 was the year Edmonton experienced one of its worst floods. In 1947, oil was discovered near Leduc, starting our first oil boom. And from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, we earned our reputation as the "City of Champions" - the Oilers won five Stanley Cups, and the Eskimos won 12 Grey Cups. These and other historic events are preserved in photographs, for you to come and enjoy.

Council Boardroom : Edmonton's twelve City Councillors use this boardroom to discuss important civic issues.

Edmonton's twelve City Councillors use this boardroom to discuss important civic issues. Each councillor is also an ambassador for the City of Edmonton. They sit on one of three main standing committees each year over the three-year term. These committees are:<ul><li>The Executive Committee</li><li>Community Services Committee</li><li>Transportation and Public Works Committee</li></ul> They make recommendations and decisions to City Council on specific policies from each of these committees. The Executive Committee - Comprised of the mayor who chairs the meeting and four councillors, who meet twice a month to deal with corporate issues and reports from the City Manager, Corporate Services Department, and the Planning and Development Department. Community Services Committee - Comprised of four councillors who meet two times a month to deal with community issues, reports from Community Services Department, Emergency Response and Police Service. Transportation and Public Works Committee - Comprised of four councillors who meet two times a month to deal with city infrastructure issues and reports from Asset Management and Public Works Department and Transportation and Streets Department. The mayor is an ex-officio member of every committee. They also servce on a variety of Civic Agency Boards. To mention a few - Edmonton Police Commission, Economic Development Edmonton, Public Library, Landloard and Tenants advisory Board, Northlands Park, Edmonton Sports Council etc.

Mayor's Office : The Mayor's office enjoys a commanding view of the city's central square, which includes the grounds and fountains in front of City Hall.

The Mayor's office enjoys a commanding view of the city's central square, which includes the grounds and fountains in front of City Hall, and Sir Winston Churchill Square.

Mayor's Reception : There are several items on display at the reception for the Mayor's office: the mayor's chain of office, the Borough of Edmonton chair, and the mayor's guest book.

The reception for the Mayor's office is at the southeast corner of the building, on the second floor. There are several items on display here: the mayor's chain of office, the Borough of Edmonton chair, and the mayor's guest book. The mayor wears the chain of office at special occasions. The chain is made of 40 badges, the City of Edmonton coat of arms and the Hudson's Bay Company seal. The badges are made of gold, silver, brass and bronze. They represent military units, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and North West Mounted Police, and animals native to this area. The badges sit on a beaver pelt, symbolizing the fur trade era. The Borough of Edmonton chair was a gift from the city of Edmonton, in Middlesex County, England. The chair bears the coat of arms of both cities, and commemorates the common bond the two cities share. The guest book is open for all visitors to sign. Over the years, it has collected some interesting autographs, such as famous hockey player and former Oiler Wayne Gretzky, among others. If you stop by City Hall during office hours, you are welcome to sign the book as well. Past the reception, there are a number of offices, ending with the Mayor's office at the centre of the south wing. The Mayor's office enjoys a commanding view of the city's central square, which includes the grounds and fountains in front of City Hall, and Sir Winston Churchill Square.

The Borough of Edmonton Chair: <img src="/images/hotspots/mayorChair.jpg" align="right" />The Borough of Edmonton chair was a gift from the city of Edmonton, in Middlesex County, England. The chair bears the coat of arms of both cities, and commemorates the common bond the two cities share.

Mayor's Guestbook: <img src="/images/hotspots/mayorGuestbook.jpg" align="right" />The guest book is open for all visitors to sign. Over the years, it has collected some interesting autographs, such as famous hockey player and former Oiler Wayne Gretzky, among others. If you stop by City Hall during office hours, you are welcome to sign the book as well.

Mayor's Chain of Office: <img src="/images/hotspots/mayorChain.jpg" align="right" />The mayor wears the chain of office at special occasions. The chain is made of 40 badges, the City of Edmonton coat of arms and the Hudson's Bay Company seal. The badges are made of gold, silver, brass and bronze. They represent military units, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and North West Mounted Police, and animals native to this area. The badges sit on a beaver pelt, symbolizing the fur trade era.

Mayor's Boardroom : Past the Mayor's Reception, there are a number of offices and the Mayor's Boardroom used by the mayor and staff for various meetings.

Past the reception, there are a number of offices, ending with the Mayor's office at the centre of the south wing. The Mayor's Boardroom is used by the mayor and staff for various meetings.

Wall of Mayor's : Between the Mayor's office and the elevators, we have the wall of mayors. It has pictures of all the mayors who served since Edmonton became a town in 1892.

Between the Mayor's office and the elevators, we have the wall of mayors. It has pictures of all the mayors who served in office since Edmonton became a town in 1892. The mayor at that time was Matthew McCauley. In 1904, when Edmonton became a city, Mayor William Short was in office. Later that year, Kenneth McKenzie was the first person to be elected as mayor of the new city. Many of the names on this wall have become part of the community as well including Hawrelak Park, Clarke Stadium and Blatchford Field, to name a few.

Wall of Mayor's: <img src="/images/hotspots/wallofMayors.jpg" align="right" />Between the Mayor's office and the elevators, we have the wall of mayors. It has pictures of all the mayors who served in office since Edmonton became a town in 1892. The mayor at that time was Matthew McCauley. In 1904, when Edmonton became a city, Mayor William Short was in office. Later that year, Kenneth McKenzie was the first person to be elected as mayor of the new city. Many of the names on this wall have become part of the community as well including Hawrelak Park, Clarke Stadium and Blatchford Field, to name a few.

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City Clerks : There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch.

There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch. City Hall isn't big enough for all of the City's employees, but the offices on the third floor and throughout the building contain staff who help with the day-to-day operations of the City.

City Clerks Office: <img src="/images/hotspots/thirdClerks.jpg" align="right" />There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch. City Hall isn't big enough for all of the City's employees, but the offices on the third floor and throughout the building contain staff who help with the day-to-day operations of the City.

City Managers : There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch.

City Managers Office: <img src="/images/hotspots/thirdManagers.jpg" align="right" />There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch. City Hall isn't big enough for all of the City's employees, but the offices on the third floor and throughout the building contain staff who help with the day-to-day operations of the City.

Sports Hall of Fame : Edmonton is known as the City of Champions, and on the south wall of the third floor, we pay tribute to our athletes with our Sports Hall of Fame.

Edmonton is known as the "City of Champions", in part because of all the athletes from our city who have won championships and medals, and succeeded on the world stage. On the south wall of the third floor, we pay tribute to these athletes with our Sports Hall of Fame. Here you will find pictures of sports stars including Eskimos great Jackie Parker, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, Olympic medal winners Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, and many more.

Sports Hall of Fame: <img src="/images/hotspots/thirdHallofFame.jpg" align="right" />Edmonton is known as the "City of Champions", in part because of all the athletes from our city who have won championships and medals, and succeeded on the world stage. On the south wall of the third floor, we pay tribute to these athletes with our Sports Hall of Fame. Here you will find pictures of sports stars including Eskimos great Jackie Parker, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, Olympic medal winners Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, and many more.

Communications Office: <img src="/images/hotspots/thirdCommunications.jpg" align="right" />There are several administrative offices on the third floor, including the City Manager's office, the City Clerk's office, and the Communications branch. City Hall isn't big enough for all of the City's employees, but the offices on the third floor and throughout the building contain staff who help with the day-to-day operations of the City.

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