Executive Committee Minutes

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi,
• A. Stevenson,
• A. Knack,
• J. Rice,
• and E. Rutherford

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022, and acknowledged that Executive Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee.

Councillors T. Cartmell, M. Janz, A. Paquette, K. Principe, A. Salvador, K. Tang and J. Wright; A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk; C. Schlamp, M. de Guzman and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Rice

  That the February 16, 2022, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 9.1 City Manager Update on Emergency Operations Centre - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the February 2, 2022, Executive Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Bylaw XXXXX - Child Friendly Advisory Committee
    
  • 6.2 Sale of Land Below Market Value - Paisley
  • 6.5 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.1 Affordable Housing Exemptions

  1. M. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
  2. G. Puligandla, Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region
  3. I. Martin-Lindsay, Alberta Seniors and Community Housing Association
  4. G. Johnston, Civida
  5. M. Hoosein, Civida
  6. D. Kurpjuweit, The Mustard Seed Foundation
  7. C. Halton, Right at Home Housing Society
  8. C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society
  9. L. Murphy, The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
  10. C. Cunningham, NiGiNan Housing Ventures
  11. B. Lafortune, Public Interest Alberta
  12. N. Wang, Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative
  13. N. Lilley, HomeEd
  14. R. Appleyard, Matheson Seniors Housing Corporation

  • 6.3 Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments

  1. A. Thomas

  • 6.4 Affordable Housing Investment Program - Winter 2022 Grant Award Recommendation

  1. J. Goodacre, 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd. (Avana)
  2. D. Sanche, 12621665 Canada Association & Westrich Garneau Incorporated
  3. D. Kurpjuweit, The Mustard Seed Foundation
  4. R. Appleyard, Matheson Seniors Housing Corporation (to answer questions only)
  5. T. Osipoff, 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd.
  6. E. Lascue, 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd.
     

  • 6.7 Implications of Adjustments to Residential Tax Rates and Subclasses - Further Analysis
    

  1. H. Edgar, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region
  2. K. McKee, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region
  3. T. Burr, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

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

  • 9.1 City Manager Update on Emergency Operations Centre - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Natural and Agricultural Land Protections (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a report that outlines a brief summary of the measures being taken to protect agricultural lands and other natural habitats (e.g. wetlands, urban forest, etc.) within the context of the City of Edmonton and the region.

Due Date: June 1, 2022

3.2

Cost of Growth Previous Work (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo that outlines a summary of previous work regarding the costs associated with developing communities including Integrated Infrastructure Management Planning Framework and City Plan technical studies.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Bylaw XXXXX - Child Friendly Advisory Committee

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

That the revised due date of April 27, 2022, Executive Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00739, Bylaw XXXXX - Child Friendly Advisory Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: April 27, 2022

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Affordable Housing Exemptions

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

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 6.1.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in private at 9:53 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

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

  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee meet in public.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in public at 10:23 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

  The following public speakers made presentations:

  • M. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
  • G. Puligandla, Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region
  • C. Halton, Right at Home Housing Society
  • N. Wang, Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative
  • N. Lilley, HomeEd

  The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • C. Cunningham, NiGiNan Housing Ventures
  • M. Hoosein, Civida
  • R. Appleyard, Matheson Seniors Housing Corporation
  • I. Martin-Lindsay, Alberta Seniors and Community Housing Association
  • D. Kurpjuweit, The Mustard Seed Foundation
  • L. Murphy, The Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
  • B. Lafortune, Public Interest Alberta
  • C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society

  Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor A. Stevenson requested report FCS00721 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

  
  

6.2

Sale of Land Below Market Value - Paisley

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

1. That the sale of surplus road right-of-way, as set out in Attachment 1 of the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00845, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That  the terms and conditions as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00845, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

6.3

Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments

The following member of Administration’s delegation made a presentation:

• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• A. Thomas

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Rice requested report FCS00406 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

6.4

Affordable Housing Investment Program - Winter 2022 Grant Award Recommendation

• Moved by: A. Knack
  1. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 12621665 Canada Association for an amount not to exceed $5,591,706, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  2. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $2,556,502, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  3. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $2,060,668, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  4. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Matheson Seniors Housing Corp. for an amount not to exceed $954,350, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  5. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Mustard Seed Foundation for an amount not to exceed $2,555,313, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  6. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Westrich Garneau Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,050,000, as outlined in Attachment 12 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  
  
  
  
  

  Not put to vote
  
  

  Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Rice requested report CS00897 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

  
  

6.5

Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties

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

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $79,307.42 in uncollectible taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2021, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00893, be approved.

6.6

Tax Notice Format - Education Tax Information

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00601, be postponed to the March 9, 2022, Executive Committee meeting.

  Due Date: March 9, 2022

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.7

Implications of Adjustments to Residential Tax Rates and Subclasses - Further Analysis

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

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• H. Edgar, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region
• K. McKee, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region
• T. Burr, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00457, be postponed to the March 9, 2022, Executive Committee meeting.

  Due Date: March 9, 2022

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in private at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice

  That Executive Committee meet in public.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in public at 3:24 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

  
  

9.1

City Manager Update on Emergency Operations Centre - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  1. That the February 16, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01098, be received for information.
  2. That the February 16, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01098 remain private pursuant to sections  21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Social Development Community Services Budget (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That the 2022 expenditure budget for Social Development, Community Services, be increased by $4.8 million on a one-time basis with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to fund a bridge housing transition plan.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 16, 2022, Executive Committee

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022.