City Council Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Sohi, 
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • S. Hamilton, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The April 23, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: April 23, 2024, and April 24, 2024.

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors A. Paquette and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, Interim City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, Acting Deputy City Clerk, E. Norton, M. de Guzman, G. Goodin, R. Zheng and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the April 23/24, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 7.1 Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Attachment 10
    • 7.7 2024 Council and Committee Calendar Changes
    • 9.8 Procurement Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to section 16, 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Replacement attachments:

    • 7.1 Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Attachment 2
    • 9.2 Appointment Recommendations Of Externally-Nominated Representatives To Edmonton Design Committee And Naming Committee
      - Attachment 1

    Orders of the Day:

    That the Orders of the Day for the Tuesday, April 23, 2024, City Council meeting, be changed as follows:

    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
    • Recess - 9 p.m.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following be added to the April 23/24, 2024, City Council meeting agenda:

    • 9.21 City Auditor Recruitment #8
      (Private pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    *Clerk's note: Item 9.21 was added at the April 24, 2024, City Council - continuation meeting.


  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • April 2, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
    • April 3, 2024, City Council
    • April 5, 2024, Special City Council
    • April 11, 2024, Special City Council
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from David Thomas King School in Ward Nakota Isga and their teachers, Mr. Lauziere, Mr. Knight and M. Zenari.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 9.1 and 9.8.

*Clerk's note: Item 9.21 was added as an addendum report and was also selected for debate.

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 7.5 Affordable Housing Site: Sale of Land Below Market Value and Grant Funding - Canora and Garneau
    • 7.6 City of Edmonton 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
    • 9.2 Appointment Recommendations Of Externally-Nominated Representatives To Edmonton Design Committee And Naming Committee    
    • 9.3 Women's Advisory Voice Of Edmonton Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
    • 9.4 Edmonton Combative Sports Commission - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations    
    • 9.5 GEF Seniors Housing Board - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
    • 9.6 Edmonton Salutes Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
    • 9.7 Women's Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee - Appointment Recommendations
    • 9.9 Civida Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.10 Assessment Review Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.11 Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.12 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.13 Edmonton Design Committee - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.14 Naming Committee - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.15 Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.16 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.17 Edmonton Public Library Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.18 Edmonton Historical Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.19 Community Services Advisory Board - 2024 Recruitment
    • 9.20 Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2024 Recruitment
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

Requests to Speak were not considered.

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following item be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda:

    • 9.21 City Auditor Recruitment #8 - 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20768 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Boyle Street Neighbourhood
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20770 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Gariepy Neighbourhood
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20771 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20772 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20773 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Hairsine Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20764 - Access Closures to Support 2024 Roadway Construction
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20782 - Amendment to Off-site Levies Bylaw 19340
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20765 - Omnibus Amendment to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Amendment #3
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20768 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Boyle Street Neighbourhood
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20770 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Gariepy Neighbourhood
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20771 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20773 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Hairsine Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20764 - Access Closures to Support 2024 Roadway Construction
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20782 - Amendment to Off-site Levies Bylaw 19340
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20765 - Omnibus Amendment to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Amendment #3
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20768 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Boyle Street Neighbourhood
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20770 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Gariepy Neighbourhood
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20771 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20773 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Hairsine Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20764 - Access Closures to Support 2024 Roadway Construction
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20782 - Amendment to Off-site Levies Bylaw 19340
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20765 - Omnibus Amendment to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Amendment #3
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20768 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Boyle Street Neighbourhood
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20770 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Gariepy Neighbourhood
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20771 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20773 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Hairsine Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20764 - Access Closures to Support 2024 Roadway Construction
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20782 - Amendment to Off-site Levies Bylaw 19340
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20765 - Omnibus Amendment to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Amendment #3
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

The following members of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • D. Lazenby, Office of the City Manager
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • D. Dalgleish, Fort Edmonton Management Company
  • T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That adjustments to the 2024-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, be approved.
    2. That the proposed fee changes to Fort Edmonton Park, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, be approved.
    3. That $2,700,000 be appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve for the Sedona property (Dwayne's Home), as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361.
    4. That Attachment 8 of the April 23, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 7.1, 9.1 and 9.8.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Sparks, Employee and Legal Services

    The following members of the delegation answered questions:

    • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
    • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Ashmore, Employee and Legal Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 8:23 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.


  • Amendment 1:

    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch operating expenditure budget be decreased by $108,000 in 2024 and $46,000 in 2025 by unfunding the Sergeant at Arms City Hall service package, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding released to the OP12 reallocations held within Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Opposed (6)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Reconsideration of Amendment 1:

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the following amendment be reconsidered:

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch operating expenditure budget be decreased by $108,000 in 2024 and $46,000 in 2025 by unfunding the Sergeant at Arms City Hall service package, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding released to the OP12 reallocations held within Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Stevenson
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Amendment 1, put:

    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch operating expenditure budget be decreased by $108,000 in 2024 and $46,000 in 2025 by unfunding the Sergeant at Arms City Hall service package, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding released to the OP12 reallocations held within Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (3)M. Janz, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Defeated (3 to 10)
  • Amendment 2:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Community Recreation and Culture Branch operating expenditure budget be increased, on an ongoing basis starting in 2024, by $2,000,000 to fund the Event Attraction Program service package, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Amendment 3:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Parks and Roads Services Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a one-time basis by $1,562,000 in 2024 to fund the Centre City Optimization service package, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (7)S. Hamilton, A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (6)A. Sohi, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Principe, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • First Reconsideration of Amendment 3:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That the following amendment be reconsidered:

    That the Parks and Roads Services Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a one-time basis by $1,562,000 in 2024 to fund the Centre City Optimization service package, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (3)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Amendment 3, put (after the First Reconsideration):

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Parks and Roads Services Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a one-time basis by $1,562,000 in 2024 to fund the Centre City Optimization service package, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (7)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 7)
  • Second Reconsideration of Amendment 3:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following amendment be reconsidered:

    That the Parks and Roads Services Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a one-time basis by $1,562,000 in 2024 to fund the Centre City Optimization service package, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Amendment 3, put (after the Second Reconsideration):

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Parks and Roads Services Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a one-time basis by $1,562,000 in 2024 to fund the Centre City Optimization service package, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, with funding from the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (6)A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Amendment 4:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That $6,766,000 in 2024 of the OP12 reallocations held in Financial Strategies be released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (2 to 11)
  • Amendment 5:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 by $516,000 in 2024, increased by $323,000 in 2025 and decreased by $481,000 in 2026, to fund the Assisted Snow Clearing Program Pilot Project service package with one-time funding of $83,000 in 2024 from the Community Safety and Well-Being Reserve and the remaining funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funds held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in Option 1 of the Assisted Snow Removal Program as described in the April 8, 2024, Community Services report CS02243.

  • Amendment to Amendment 5:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That "one-time funding of $83,000 in 2024 from the Community Safety and Well-Being Reserve and the remaining funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funds held within Financial Strategies" be deleted and replaced with "funding from the tax levy".

    In Favour (8)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Amendment 5, As Amended, put:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch operating expenditure budget be increased on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 by $516,000 in 2024, increased by $323,000 in 2025 and decreased by $481,000 in 2026, to fund the Assisted Snow Clearing Program Pilot Project service package with funding from the tax levy, as outlined in Option 1 of the Assisted Snow Removal Program as described in the April 8, 2024, Community Services report CS02243.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (5)A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Final Motion on the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget, put:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That revised Attachment 1 be added to the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361. 
    2. That adjustments to the 2024-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, be approved. 
    3. That the proposed fee changes to Fort Edmonton Park, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361, be approved.
    4. That $2,700,000 be appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve for the Sedona property (Dwayne's Home), as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361.
    5. That Attachment 8 of the April 23, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02361 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • E. Robar, Interim City Manager

    Subsequent Motion 1:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration:

    1. provide a breakdown of operational savings and cost of the different elements of Neighborhood Renewal, including sidewalks / multi-use trails, lighting replacement, curb, gutter and road way replacement, boulevard additions, curb extensions and other discrete infrastructure elements;
    2. provide an analysis of the effect of reducing annual spending by 25% and 35%, and
    3. pause work on any new projects until the above is complete.
  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 1:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Part 3 be deleted.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Subsequent Motion 1, as Amended, put:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Neighbourhood Renewal Funding and Operational Impacts

    That Administration:

    1. provide a breakdown of operational savings and cost of the different elements of Neighborhood Renewal, including sidewalks / multi-use trails, lighting replacement, curb, gutter and road way replacement, boulevard additions, curb extensions and other discrete infrastructure elements;
    2. provide an analysis of the effect of reducing annual spending by 25% and 35%.

    Due Date: November 26, 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)A. Sohi, and J. Wright
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • The following members of the delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • E. Robar, Interim City Manager

    Subsequent Motion 2:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Administration undertake an analysis of the 2023 - 2026 Capital Plan to identify options to reduce the impact on the tax levy.

  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 2:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That "to reduce the impact on the tax levy", be deleted and replaced with, "to look for opportunities for critical capital investments".

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn

  • Subsequent Motion 2, put:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Administration undertake an analysis of the 2023 - 2026 Capital Plan to identify options to reduce the impact on the tax levy.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the motion.

    Withdrawn

  • Subsequent Motion 2 (Re-stated):

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    Analysis of the 2023-2026 Capital Plan

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell re-stated the motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration undertake an analysis of the 2023-2026 Capital Plan to identify options to reduce tax levy impacts, look for opportunities for critical capital investments, and/or options for redirection of annual funding.

    Due Date: October 22, 2024, City Council

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Salvador
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 

    Subsequent Motion 3:

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Financial Stability: Addressing Budget and Growth Challenges

    That Administration provide a report with an action plan and recommendations on how to respond to structural budget issues and growth challenges over the next three supplemental budget adjustments while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Corporation.

    Due Date: August 14, 2024, Executive Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

The following member of the delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service
  • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Edmonton Police Service reserve be replenished by the management of Edmonton Police Service operating expenditures from 2024 to 2026.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the April 8, 2024, Community Services report CS02243, be received for information.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the April 8, 2024, Community Services report CS01912, be received for information.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be increased by $4,248,681 to recognize the anticipated receipt of Affordable Housing Partnership Program funding from Alberta Social Housing Corporation, to be spent on a multi-year basis, to fund the Canora permanent supportive housing development, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348.
  2. That the sale of land in Canora from the City of Edmonton to Homeward Trust Holding Company in respect of the Canora permanent supportive housing development, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That an affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Homeward Trust Holding Company, in respect of the Canora permanent supportive housing development, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be increased by $2,337,810 to recognize the anticipated receipt of Affordable Housing Partnership Program funding from Alberta Social Housing Corporation, to be spent on a multi-year basis, to fund the Garneau permanent supportive housing development, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348.
  5. That the sale of land in Garneau from the City of Edmonton to Homeward Trust Holding Company in respect of the Garneau permanent supportive housing development, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  6. That an affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Homeward Trust Holding Company, in respect of the Garneau permanent supportive housing development, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 10, 2024, Community Services report CS02348, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  7. That the $11,900,000 of Pay-As-You-Go funding held in abeyance in capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be used to fund the Canora and/or Garneau permanent supportive housing projects. 
  8. That $21,500,000 from the existing funding in capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be allocated to fund the Canora and Garneau permanent supportive housing projects.
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the following changes to the 2024 Council and Committee calendar be approved:

    Orders of the Day Adjustments:

    That the Orders of the Day for the May 28-30, 2024, City Council Public Hearing (District Planning) meeting be changed as follows:

    • May 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a dinner break from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • May 29, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a dinner break from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • May 30, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a dinner break from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    New Meeting Added:

    • That a May 8, 2024, Special City Council meeting be scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Meeting Cancellation:

    • That the May 8, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular meeting be cancelled. 
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

8.

 

City Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

The following members of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

City Council met in public at 8:23 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under item 7.1 - Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget.

  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack
    1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the April 23, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02431.
    2. That actions as outlined on slide 12 of Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02431, be approved.
    3. That the April 23, 2024 Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02431 remain private, pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02403, be approved. 
  2. That the actions in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02403, be approved.
  3. That the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02403 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That the Attachments 1 and 2 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02403 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the March 6, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02292, be approved.
  2. That the March 6, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02292 and Attachments 2 and 3 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the March 6, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02292 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the March 6, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02289, be approved.
  2. That the March 6, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02289, and Attachments 2 and
    3 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the March 6, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02289 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That actions in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02310, be approved.
  2. That the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02310 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02310 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02295, be appointed to the Edmonton Salutes Committee for the term of May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026.
  2. That the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02295 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02295 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02402, be approved. 
  2. That the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02402 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02402 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

City Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.8.

The following members of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

City Council met in public at 8:23 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under item 7.1 - Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget.

  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack
    1. That the April 23, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services verbal report IIS02457, be received for information.
    2. That the April 23, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services verbal report IIS02457 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02294rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02294rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02294rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02293rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02293rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02293rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02296rev, be approved.
  2. That the action outlined in Attachment 14 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02296rev, be approved.
  3. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02296rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02296rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02314rev, be approved.
  2. That the action outlined in Attachment 18 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02314rev, be approved.
  3. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02314rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02314rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02311rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02311rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02311rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02313rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02313rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02313rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02312rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02312rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 16, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02312rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02288rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02288rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02288rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02291rev, be approved. 
  2. That the April 17, 2024 Office of the City Clerk report OCC02291rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02291rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02290rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02290rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02290rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02286rev, be approved.
  2. That the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02286rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02286rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02285rev, be approved.
  2. That the action outlined in Attachment 14 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02285rev, be approved.
  3. That the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02285rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02285rev remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.21.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 1:36 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

    The following member of the delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

    • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 1:52 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024.


  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the employment offer as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02467, be approved and that Janine Mryglod be appointed as the City Auditor for the City of Edmonton.
    2. That the materials as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02467, be approved.
    3. That the April 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02467 remain private subject to sections 17 (personal information) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • T. Pawklyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Beard, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy
  • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Short Term Rental Regulations

    That Administration provide a report on:

    1. a review of the current state of municipal and provincial short term rental regulations (including licensing, zoning, taxation and other regulatory models) with options or recommendations for further bylaw amendments and programming,
    2. amendments to Bylaw 20002, Business Licence Bylaw, including but not limited to, requiring Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term) licensees to remain on the premises while operating the business.

    Due Date: Third Quarter 2025, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Councillor T. Cartmell stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved: 

That Administration provide a report on:

  1. project management costs, including reports from SAP (or similar accounting software) summarizing person-hours and dollars spend on project management tasks, including City of Edmonton employees and all contracted resources;
  2. project team organization charts;
  3. comprehensive project cost estimates completed at the tender stage; and
  4. milestone timeline report (dates on which PDDM checkpoints were achieved)

for the following projects:

  • Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
  • Meadows Community Recreation Centre
  • Coronation Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre
  • Lewis Farms Recreation Centre
  • Ellerslie Fire Station
  • Windermere Fire Station
  • Rabbit Hill Road twinning Terwillegar Drive to 23 Avenue (2010)
  • Rabbit Hill Road twinning 23 Avenue to Mullen Road (2018-2019)
  • Ambleside Service Yard
    • Notice of Motion Given: April 9, 2024, Urban Planning Committee
    • Laid Over: April 23/24, 2024, City Council to May 14/15, 2024, City Council

N. Jacobsen, Acting Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

Mayor A. Sohi requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding the public hearing process.

  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Mayor A. Sohi to make a motion without notice regarding the public hearing process.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    1. That City Council modify sections 53(1)(b) and (c) of the Council Procedures Bylaw, Bylaw 18155, during the Council meeting dedicated to District Planning commencing on May 27, 2024, so that speakers in favour, in panels as appropriate, alternate with speakers opposed, in panels as appropriate.

    Bylaw XXXXX - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment

    2. That Administration prepare bylaw amendments to Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw to formalize the modified procedure outlined in Part 1 for all statutory public hearings.

    Due Date: August 20, 2024, City Council

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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