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 9:34 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 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 Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The September 16, 2025, City Council meeting was held over two days: September 16, 2025, and September 17, 2025.

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

Mayor A. Sohi, Councillors K. Principe and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

S. Padbury, Acting City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, M. de Guzman and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the September 16, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 7.7 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Fire Fighters Union Tentative Agreement Ratification
    • 7.12 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers' Association Tentative Agreement Ratification
    • 8.3 Bylaw 21265 - To amend Bylaw 20394, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3, Amendment #1
      - Attachment 4
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1 - Utility Committee report
      - Attachment 3

    Replacement report/attachments:

    • 7.3 Below Market Value Sale to Metis Capital Housing Corporation - Blatchford
      - Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03146
    • 7.8 Draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
      - Attachment 1
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1 - Utility Committee report
      - Attachments 1 and 2
    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Orders of the Day for the September 16/17, 2025, City Council meeting be changed as follows:

    Continuation on Wednesday, September 17, 2025:

    • Adjournment - 6 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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • February 19, 2025, Emergency Advisory Committee
    • June 25, 2025, Special Infrastructure Committee
    • August 14, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
    • August 18/28/29, 2025, City Council Public Hearing
    • August 19/20, 2025, City Council
    • August 25, 2025, City Council - Non-Regular
    • September 2, 2025, Agenda Review Committee
    • September 2, 2025, Utility Committee
    • September 3, 2025, Audit Committee
    • September 4, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
    • September 5, 2025, Council Services Committee
    • September 5, 2025, City Council - Non-Regular
    • September 8, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee
    • September 9, 2025, Urban Planning Committee
    • September 8/10, 2025, 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)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Tuesday, September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools and the survivors that did, as well as their families and communities.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Gender Equality Week, which takes place during the last week of September. This week is an opportunity to acknowledge the significant contributions women and gender-diverse individuals have made to the City.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the launch of the City of Edmonton’s 2025 United Way campaign. For more than a decade, the City of Edmonton has partnered with United Way of the Alberta Capital Region as the corporate charity of choice.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Rail Safety Week from September 15 to 21. This week emphasizes the importance of rail safety, noting that over 100 Canadians are seriously injured or killed annually in railway incidents. 

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.12, 8.3, 8.4 and 9.1.

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review
    • 7.4 2024 Alley Lighting Maintenance Tax Excess Revenue
    • 7.8 Draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
    • 7.9 Business Improvement Area Policy C462B
    • 7.10 Snowberry Neighbourhood Structure Plan Council Authorization
    • 7.11 Edmonton Financial Sustainability Framework
    • 9.2 Consultant Update #3 (2025)
    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 Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services

Requests to Speak were not considered.

  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:J. Rice

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

    • 7.7 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Fire Fighters Union Tentative Agreement Ratification - Second item at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 7.12 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers' Association Tentative Agreement Ratification - First item at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    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 first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 21197 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.2 Bylaw 21198 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #10 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.5 Bylaw 21303 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 9
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1
    • 8.7 Bylaw 21223 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.8 Bylaw 21218 - 124th Street and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.9 Bylaw 21222 - Edmonton Beverly Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.10 Bylaw 21224 - Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.11 Bylaw 21216 - Edmonton Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.12 Bylaw 21219 - Edmonton Fort Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.13 Bylaw 21228 - French Quarter Business Improvement Area/Association des Interets Commerciaux du Quartier Francophone Bylaw
    • 8.14 Bylaw 21217 - Edmonton Kingsway Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.15 Bylaw 21227 - North Edge Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.16 Bylaw 21225 - Northwest Industrial Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.17 Bylaw 21220 - Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.18 Bylaw 21226 - Stony Plain Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.19 Bylaw 21221 - The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.20 Bylaw 21170 - To Repeal Bylaw 20084, a Bylaw to Designate Hangar 11 as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.21 Bylaw 21243 - To Designate the Massey Ferguson Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.22 Bylaw 21246 - To Designate the Miller Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.23 Bylaw 21090 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcel on 103A Avenue
    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 21197 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.2 Bylaw 21198 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #10 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.5 Bylaw 21303 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 9
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1
    • 8.7 Bylaw 21223 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.8 Bylaw 21218 - 124th Street and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.9 Bylaw 21222 - Edmonton Beverly Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.10 Bylaw 21224 - Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.11 Bylaw 21216 - Edmonton Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.12 Bylaw 21219 - Edmonton Fort Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.13 Bylaw 21228 - French Quarter Business Improvement Area/Association des Interets Commerciaux du Quartier Francophone Bylaw
    • 8.14 Bylaw 21217 - Edmonton Kingsway Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.15 Bylaw 21227 - North Edge Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.16 Bylaw 21225 - Northwest Industrial Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.17 Bylaw 21220 - Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.18 Bylaw 21226 - Stony Plain Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.19 Bylaw 21221 - The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.20 Bylaw 21170 - To Repeal Bylaw 20084, a Bylaw to Designate Hangar 11 as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.21 Bylaw 21243 - To Designate the Massey Ferguson Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.22 Bylaw 21246 - To Designate the Miller Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.23 Bylaw 21090 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcel on 103A Avenue
    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 21197 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.2 Bylaw 21198 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #10 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.5 Bylaw 21303 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 9
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1
    • 8.7 Bylaw 21223 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.8 Bylaw 21218 - 124th Street and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.9 Bylaw 21222 - Edmonton Beverly Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.10 Bylaw 21224 - Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.11 Bylaw 21216 - Edmonton Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.12 Bylaw 21219 - Edmonton Fort Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.13 Bylaw 21228 - French Quarter Business Improvement Area/Association des Interets Commerciaux du Quartier Francophone Bylaw
    • 8.14 Bylaw 21217 - Edmonton Kingsway Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.15 Bylaw 21227 - North Edge Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.16 Bylaw 21225 - Northwest Industrial Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.17 Bylaw 21220 - Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.18 Bylaw 21226 - Stony Plain Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.19 Bylaw 21221 - The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.20 Bylaw 21170 - To Repeal Bylaw 20084, a Bylaw to Designate Hangar 11 as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.21 Bylaw 21243 - To Designate the Massey Ferguson Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.22 Bylaw 21246 - To Designate the Miller Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.23 Bylaw 21090 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcel on 103A Avenue
    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 21197 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.2 Bylaw 21198 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #10 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.5 Bylaw 21303 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 9
    • 8.6 Bylaw 21300 - To amend EPCOR Water Services Bylaw 19626, Amendment No. 1
    • 8.7 Bylaw 21223 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.8 Bylaw 21218 - 124th Street and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.9 Bylaw 21222 - Edmonton Beverly Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.10 Bylaw 21224 - Chinatown and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.11 Bylaw 21216 - Edmonton Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.12 Bylaw 21219 - Edmonton Fort Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.13 Bylaw 21228 - French Quarter Business Improvement Area/Association des Interets Commerciaux du Quartier Francophone Bylaw
    • 8.14 Bylaw 21217 - Edmonton Kingsway Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.15 Bylaw 21227 - North Edge Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.16 Bylaw 21225 - Northwest Industrial Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.17 Bylaw 21220 - Edmonton Old Strathcona Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.18 Bylaw 21226 - Stony Plain Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.19 Bylaw 21221 - The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Bylaw
    • 8.20 Bylaw 21170 - To Repeal Bylaw 20084, a Bylaw to Designate Hangar 11 as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.21 Bylaw 21243 - To Designate the Massey Ferguson Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.22 Bylaw 21246 - To Designate the Miller Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.23 Bylaw 21090 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcel on 103A Avenue
    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.

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 First Quarter 2026, City Council, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02815, Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review, be approved.

Due Date: First Quarter 2026, City Council

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

  • S. Padbury, Acting City Manager
  • F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  • K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Zerebeski, City Operations
  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
  • N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Feldman, City Operations
  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    Motion on item 7.1:

    That the September 16, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02855, be received for information.

    Motion on item 7.2:

    1. That the September 16, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02854, be received for information.
    2. That Attachment 3 of the September 16, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02854 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information 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)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare an unfunded service package as part of the 2025 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to fund one-third of the upgrades to the Whitemud Drive and 215 Street project that is being delivered by Enoch Cree Nation.

    Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

    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 Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • R. Carey, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Comia, Community Services
  • C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services
  • T. Lumsden, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • A. Barner, Métis Urban and Capital Housing Corporation
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the below-market and direct sale of land in Blatchford, located at 7103 Fane Mews NW (Lot 1, Block 8, Plan 212 0299), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 16, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03146, to Metis Capital Housing Corporation, on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 3 of the September 16, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03146, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

    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:

    • S. Padbury, Acting City Manager
    • S. Gellatly, Community Services
    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    Municipal Leadership in Advancing Housing and Health Solutions

    1. That Administration provide a report with recommendations for how Edmonton can potentially act as a pilot city in demonstrating effective strategies and integrated approaches that combine housing, mental health supports, and addiction services, partnering with the provincial government, including options for formal correspondence and requests to other orders of government from the Mayor, on behalf of City Council.

    Due Date: October 2026, City Council

    2. That the City of Edmonton propose a resolution at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to encourage the formation of a federal-provincial-municipal multi-lateral, Pan-Canadian strategy to take coordinated action, and respond decisively on the national challenge of mental health, addictions, and chronic homelessness issues in Canada.

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

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

  1. That the excess revenue of $344,270 collected as part of the 2024 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Tax be applied to the 2026 Alley Lighting Maintenance Rates.
  2. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to reduce the revenue collected through 2026 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Taxes by $344,270, offset by an equivalent transfer from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the September 16, 2025, Office of the Mayor verbal report MO03185, 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)

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

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  • S. Feldman, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford
    1. That the September 16, 2025, City Operations report CO03139, be received for information.
    2. That Attachment 2 of the September 16, 2025, City Operations report CO03139 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to individual or public safety) and 23 (disclosure harmful to law enforcement) of the Access to Information 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 member of Administration’s delegation made a presentation:

  • D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer

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

  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Sorochuk, Employee and Legal Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • D. Lazenby, Community Services
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Fire Fighters Union dated August 12, 2025, as set out in Attachment 1 of the September 16, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03199, be approved.

    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:

That the revised Business Improvement Areas Policy C462C, as set out in Attachment 1 of the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02533, be approved.

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

That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by 25 Avenue SW to the north, 17 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 50 Street SW to the west.

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

That the Edmonton Financial Sustainability Framework, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02994, be approved.

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

  • D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer

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

  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Service Senior Officers’ Association dated September 9, 2025, as set out in Attachment 1 of the September 16, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03208, be approved.

    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.

 
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 21265 be read a second time.

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

    That Bylaw 21265 be read a third time.

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

    That Bylaw 20890 be read a third time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (4)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • S. Gellatly, Community Services
    • S. Padbury, Acting City Manager
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, send a letter to the Ministry requesting that the Government of Alberta continue to work collaboratively with the City of Edmonton and Hope Mission to pursue a specific plan to decrease the occupancy size of the Bruce Reith Centre and Herb Jamieson Centre, without decreasing Edmonton's overall emergency shelter capacity.

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

    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 12:02 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

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

    • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

    • K. McLaughlin, New West Public Affairs
    • M. Solberg, New West Public Affairs

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • C. Kjenner, Community Services
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    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 2:34 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025.


  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That the September 16, 2025, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM03126, be received for information.
    2. That the September 16, 2025, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM03126 remain private pursuant to sections 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information 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 Attachments 1 and 3 of the September 4, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03179, be approved.
  2. That the September 4, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03179 and all attachments remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 22 (confidential evaluations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That the City of Edmonton enter into a sales agreement with Bissell centre for the purchase of the road right-of-way in the McCauley Neighbourhood adjacent to 10530 96 St, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2H6 for $10, contingent upon the road right-of-way being closed by bylaw.

    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. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Lamarre, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2025 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment for the creation of a dedicated Traffic Safety Team within Community Standards Branch, including but not limited to:

    • Expanded enforcement capacity for school zones, speeding, and vehicle noise violations under the Traffic Safety Act and relevant bylaws.
    • Engagement with the Edmonton Police Commission to complete a logistic analysis of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for coordination.
    • A recommended staffing model and resource requirements, without presupposing a fixed number of officers, for Council’s review and direction.

    Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

    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 Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Tax Forgiveness Options for The Ethiopian Community Association

    That Administration provide a report to Committee with background and outlining the tax forgiveness options for The Ethiopian Community Association in Edmonton (Account 3379708) for the 2023 and 2024 taxation years.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2026, 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 Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Acting City Manager
  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Administration provide a report to Committee on the opportunities to encourage and support youth participation in recreation by extending services in recreation centres and in parks including options to work with partners and the costs and potential benefits of those opportunities.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette withdrew the motion.

    Withdrawn


Councillor A. Paquette stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the September 2, 2025, Utility Committee meeting.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Administration provide a report to Committee that explores options to reduce the impact to adjacent properties of the maximum allowable height in the RS (Small Scale Residential) Zone.

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted information will be included in Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03152, Regulating Side Entrances and Implications of Amending Maximum Number of Dwellings for Interior Sites returning in First Quarter 2027, Urban Planning Committee.

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

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 20996, North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan for Indigenous Engagement

    1. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 20996, North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, including direct references to relevant provisions of The City Plan, to clarify requirements for Indigenous engagement and compliance with the commitments of the Indigenous Framework and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

    Indigenous Engagement within the North Saskatchewan River Area Redevelopment Plan Area

    2. That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining the current legal requirements for Indigenous engagement on city-owned land within the North Saskatchewan River Area Redevelopment Plan Area, privately owned land within the North Saskatchewan River Area Redevelopment Plan Area, all lands covered by Policy C542A - Development Setbacks From River Valley/Ravine Crests and all lands below bank in the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, and make recommendations for changes to ensure consistency and alignment for adequate Indigenous engagement within the City of Edmonton as it relates to the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Acting City Manager
  • R. Norman, Community Services
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Leisure Access Pass Program Review

    That Administration, as part of the comprehensive review of the Leisure Access Pass Program, consider criteria to allow registered post-secondary students to be eligible for the program and provide a report to Committee.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Community and Public Services 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 members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration at the Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment for the creation of a multi-use trail connecting Hawrelak park footbridge to the west top of bank.

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

N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

Councillor A. Knack stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the September 9, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Administration provide a report outlining key information and considerations regarding interest in pursuing the potential acquisition of the northern portion of Plan 0024504 Lot A.

    In Favour (5)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (8)A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Below Market Sale to Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

    That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining the risks and potential benefits, along with the required policy exemptions, for advancing a nominal sale of the lands legally described as Plan 242 0043 Block 2 Lot 9 and 8120859 2 5 to Applied Pharmaceuticals Innovation including a recommended term sheet with proposed conditions to facilitate the sale.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That all current construction work cease immediately on bike lane projects where a bike lane is intended to be constructed on an existing road where construction has not yet started, pending a complete review of all individual bike lane projects with a report returning to Committee.

  • Amendment:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That the Motion on the Floor be replaced with the following:

    That all current construction work cease immediately on 2026 dedicated bike lane projects where a dedicated bike lane is intended to be constructed on an existing road and where a contract has not been signed, pending a complete review of all individual bike lane projects with a report returning to Committee.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Knack withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Amendment:

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

    That the motion be amended to:

    • delete "all current construction work cease immediately on bike lane projects where a bike lane is intended to be constructed on an existing road where construction has not yet started, pending", and
    • add “Administration provide a report on” after “That” so that the motion reads:

    That Administration provide a report on a complete review of all individual bike lane projects with a report returning to Committee.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Wright withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Motion, put:

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

    That all current construction work cease immediately on bike lane projects where a bike lane is intended to be constructed on an existing road where construction has not yet started, pending a complete review of all individual bike lane projects with a report returning to Committee.

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

Councillor A. Stevenson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding affordable housing protection.

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Stevenson to make a motion without notice regarding affordable housing protection.

    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. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration bring forward a DC1 rezoning for the HomeEd properties at 9008 101 Avenue NW, 10125 88 Street NW, 10120 92 Street NW and 10121 88 St NW that includes a requirement for a minimum of 20 affordable housing units for consideration at a future City Council Public Hearing.

  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 11.1.

    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 2:51 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • H. Quan, Community Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.


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

    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 4:11 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 11.1.

    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 4:57 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • H. Quan, Community Services

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

    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 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


  • Motion, put:

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

    Affordable Housing Protection for Lands in Riverdale

    That Administration bring forward a DC1 rezoning for the HomeEd properties at 9008 101 Avenue NW, 10125 88 Street NW, 10120 92 Street NW and 10121 88 St NW that includes a requirement for a minimum of 20 affordable housing units for consideration at a future City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

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

Councillor J. Wright requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding a bridge over CN Tracks at Maple Road NW.

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor J. Wright to make a motion without notice regarding a bridge over CN Tracks at Maple Road NW.

    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, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That Administration provide a memo that outlines:

    • an estimate of what resources would be required to complete a high-level feasibility assessment for a bridge for either pedestrians or vehicles over the CN Tracks at Maple Road NW,
    • exploring additional access points to the neighbourhood in alignment with growth planning,
    • a feasibility assessment on permanent wayfinding signage for alternate routing, and
    • further information about accountability regulations for rail operators.
    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 5:53 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

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