City Council Minutes

Monday, October 17, 2022

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

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

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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., Monday, October 17, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council 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 City Council.

S. Padbury, Acting City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, M. de Guzman, C. Martin and J. Vizbar, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the October 17/19, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.8 Homelessness Response Strategy - Supplemental Shelter Plan 2022 to 2024
  • 9.2 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Candidate Shortlisting
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • October 3, 2022, City Council
  • October 4, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
  • October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular

  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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that Edmonton recently became the first Canadian City to become a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

1.5.2

Government of Alberta's Municipal Excellence Awards (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that Edmonton received an award in the Red Tape Reduction category for its Permits and Licensing Improvements Initiative from the Government of Alberta's Municipal Excellence Awards.

1.5.3

Edmonton's Connections and Exchanges Plan (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Edmonton's Connections and Exchanges Plan for being awarded the Cultural Planning Award of Excellence by Creative City Network of Canada.

1.5.4

Holy Child School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grades 5/6 class from Holy Child School in Ward O-day'min and their teacher, H. D'Astous.

1.5.5

Grace Martin School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Grace Martin School in Ward Karhiio.

1.5.6

Gold Bar School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Gold Bar School in Ward Métis.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.8 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms - October 17, 2022, to the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council
  • 7.6 Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Facility Staircase
  • 7.7 Ward Boundary Policy Review
  • 9.1 Council Member Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Committees
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.2 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Candidate Shortlisting
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the motions listed in Attachment 3 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01412, be rescinded.

  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)

  *Clerk's note: The above-noted motion pertains to the recommendation in item 8.1 - Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing Bylaw.

  
  
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaw be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing 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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing 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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaw be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing 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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing 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)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

2023 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar

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

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

  That the 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01224, be approved with the following changes to the week of May 29, 2023:

  • Move the May 29, 2023, City Council Public Hearing to May 30, 2023, and start at 9:30 a.m.
  • Move the May 30, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee meeting to May 31, 2023.
  • Move the May 31, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting to June 1, 2023.
  • Move the June 1, 2023, Executive Committee meeting to June 2, 2023.

  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)

7.2

Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms - October 17, 2022, to the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council

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

• That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 17, 2022, to the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01413, be approved.

7.3

Neighbourhood Renewal Funds

Items 7.3 and 7.4 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the October 17, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01330, 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)

7.4

Options for a New Dedicated Tax Levy - Allocation Of Property Tax Levy To A Dedicated Renewal Fund

Items 7.3 and 7.4 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the October 17, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01338, 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)

7.5

Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update

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
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 

• Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update - Statutory Public Hearing

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

  That the October 17, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS1494, be referred to the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting, for the purpose of City Council holding a Statutory Public Hearing on the revised Debt Management Fiscal Policy C203D as outlined in Attachment 1.

  Due Date: November 14/15, 2022, 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)

7.6

Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Facility Staircase

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

1. That the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant South Access Stairway - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 2 and 3 of the October 17, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01398, be approved.
2. That the location of the stairway within the River Valley as outlined in Attachment 3 of the October 17, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01398 be deemed essential, pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

7.7

Ward Boundary Policy Review

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

That Council Policy C469B - Ward Boundary Design, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 12, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report CR_8350, be approved.

7.8

Homelessness Response Strategy - Supplemental Shelter Plan 2022 to 2024

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.8.

  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 2:14 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2022.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • L. Houle, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  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 4:56 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2022.

  City Council met in private at 9:36 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

  City Council met in public at 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

  *Clerk's note: Council passed the motions to move in private and in public on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, under section 9.

  K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Janz
  1. That Attachment 2 be added to the October 17, 2022, Community Services report CS01536.
  2. That Attachment 2 of the October 17, 2022, Community Services report CS01536 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that will be made public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the October 17, 2022, Community Services report CS01536, be received for information.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Community Services report CS01536 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) 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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20275 - Fall General Repealing Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20275 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of items 7.8 and 9.3.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 9:36 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

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

  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 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

  
  

9.1

Council Member Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Committees

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

1. That the Council member appointments to agencies as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01429, be approved for the terms shown.
2. That the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01429 be discussed in 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.

9.2

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Candidate Shortlisting

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

1. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority candidate shortlist, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01433, be approved.
2. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority draft interview questions, as set out in Attachment 3 of the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01433, be approved.
3. That the Chair of the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, Joan Hertz, attend the candidate interviews at the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting as is permitted under section 16(b) of Council Policy/Procedure C575D Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions.
4. That a representative from the search consultant, Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada), attend the candidate interviews at the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting.
5. That the October 17, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01433 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.

9.3

Rationalizing and Right Sizing Municipal Assets

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

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Yong, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Jevne, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That Attachment 4 be added to the October 12, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01349.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 4 of the October 12, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01349, be approved and completed.
  3. That Attachment 4 and the October 12, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01349 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)

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Events Funding (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration bring an unfunded service package to the 2023-2026 budget deliberations to increase the operating budget of Partnerships & Event Strategy to support Do North’s bid to host the Professional Triathlon Association’s Canadian Open in 2023 and 2024 and the Canadian Open and Multi Sport World Championships in 2025, to include one-time budget increases in the amounts of $500,000 in 2023, $625,000 in 2024 and $1.2 million for 2025.

• Notice of Motion Given: October 17/19, 2022, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.