City Council - Budget Minutes

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. 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 November 21, 2023, City Council - Budget meeting was held over four days: November 21, 2023, November 22, 2023, November 27, 2023, and November 28, 2023. The City Council - Budget meeting adjourned on November 28, 2023, therefore, the November 29, 2023, continuation was not required.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillors S. Hamilton, M. Janz and A. Paquette were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, C. Martin, M. de Guzman, J. Shearer, T. Orbell, B. Tyson, E. Norton and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That the November 21/22/27/28/29, 2023, City Council - Budget meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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)

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  Suspension of Rules:

  That the following sections of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw be waived for the discussion of items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5:

  • 28(1) A Councillor may not amend their own motion.
  • 28(5) During debate on an amendment to a motion, Councillors may only debate the amendment.
  • 38(4) During a Council meeting, Councillors may only ask questions once in relation to a single item for up to 5 minutes unless Council, by motion, permits Councillors to ask questions for up to an additional 5 minutes.

  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 Suspension of Rules was passed at the November 22, 2023, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.

   

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

  That the following be added to the November 21/22/27/28/29, 2023, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

  Addendum:

  • 5.1 Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget
    - Attachment 12

  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: Item 5.1 - Attachment 12 was added at the November 27, 2023, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.

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

  That the following be added to the November 21/22/27/28/29, 2023, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

  Replacement attachment: 

  • 5.1 Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget
    - Attachment 6

  Addition:

  • 5.2 Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
    - Attachment 5
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 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)

  *Clerk's note: The above-noted items were added at the November 27, 2023, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.

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

  That the following be added to the November 21/22/27/28/29, 2023, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

  Replacement attachment:

  • 5.2 Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
    - Attachment 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)

  *Clerk's note: Item 5.2 - Replacement Attachment 1 was added at the November 28, 2023, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.

  
  

1.4

Protocol Items

1.4.1

National Housing Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized November 22 as National Housing Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about housing and houselessness.

1.4.2

Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized November 25 as Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day. In Canada and nations all over the world, this day recognizes the Ukrainian Famine of 1932 as an act of genocide.

1.4.3

Centennial School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Centennial School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teacher, S. Kovahleo.

1.4.4

Bishop Greschuk School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Bishop Greschuk School in Ward tastawiyiniwak and their teachers, C. Horner and S. Sikorski.

1.4.5

Richard Secord School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Richard Secord School in Ward papastew and their teachers, J. Gorgichuk, L. Letourneau and T. Bradley.

1.4.6

Waverley School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Waverley School in Ward Métis and their teacher, D. Douglas.

1.4.7

Donald R. Getty School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Donald R. Getty School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohsti and their teachers, C. Vanderhoek and C. Benson.

1.4.8

St. Augustine School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Augustine School in Ward papastew, their teacher J. Pierce and Edmonton Catholic School Division Trustee, L. Turchansky.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 and 7.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

All items were selected for debate.

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 4. Questions of Boards and Authorities - 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 21, 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)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

All Bylaws were selected for debate.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Questions of Boards and Authorities

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
• J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service
• D. Gnatiuk, GEF Seniors Housing
• E. Ambtman, EndPovertyEdmonton
• P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library
• K. Mah, GEF Seniors Housing
• J. Janis, Explore Edmonton
• D. McFee, Edmonton Police Service
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
• A. Hussainaly, Edmonton Police Commission
• S. Donalds, GEF Seniors Housing

5.

Public Reports

5.1

Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget

*Clerk's note: With unanimous consent of City Council, items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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.

  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 10:13 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  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 public at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

  *Clerk's note: Council resumed asking questions of Administration.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Sparks, Employee and Legal Services
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  
  
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  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.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 1:48 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • A. Altamirano, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  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 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services 
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  
  

• Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment Motion

  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.
  2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.
  3. That the exception for capital profile CM-20-0330 Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.

  Clerk's note: The above-noted motion was moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.1 and was dealt with in section 5.1.3. See section 5.1.3 for voting results.

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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)

  City Council met in private at 9:33 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  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 11:07 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023.

  
  

5.1.1

Capital Budget Amendments

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Capital Budget Amendment 1 (Postponed)

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund up to $14,780,000 in one-time funding for purchase of diesel buses, and that funding for capital profile 24-61-3623 - Growth Buses for $15,780,000 in 2025 to purchase 20 diesel buses in support of Edmonton Transit Service service growth, be approved with $1,000,000 in funding from Pay-As-You-Go and $14,780,000 in funding from the LRT Reserve.

• Capital Budget Amendment 2 (Postponed)

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

  That composite profile CM-20-0330 - Active Transportation be decreased by $50,000,000 to go towards the tax levy.

• Capital Budget Amendment 3 (Postponed)

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

  That $26,808,000 be reduced from the 2024 capital budget and keep this same amount in the original funding pool as listed on 2024 operating budget in Attachment 1.

  *Clerk's note: The above-noted amendments on the 2023-2026 Capital Budget were moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.1.1 and were dealt with in section 5.1.2. See section 5.1.2 for voting results.

  
  

5.1.2

Vote on Capital Budget Amendments

*Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed in item 7.6 at the November 7/8, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor A. Sohi's capital budget amendment was dealt with before capital budget amendments were put forward by other Members of Council.

• Capital Budget Amendment 1

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

  Capital Budget Amendment 1, put:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund up to $14,780,000 in one-time funding for purchase of diesel buses, and that funding for capital profile 24-61-3623 - Growth Buses for $15,780,000 in 2025 to purchase 20 diesel buses in support of Edmonton Transit Service service growth, be approved with $1,000,000 in funding from Pay-As-You-Go and $14,780,000 in funding from the LRT Reserve.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Capital Budget Amendment 2

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe re-stated the amendment.

  Capital Budget Amendment 2, put (Re-stated):

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

  That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3 be reduced by $50,000,000 ($16,350,000 in 2024, $16,825,000 in 2025, and $16,825,000 in 2026) with a funding reduction from tax-supported debt.

  In Favour (4)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (8)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (4 to 8)

• Capital Budget Amendment 3

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

  That $26,808,000 be reduced from the 2024 capital budget and keep this same amount in the original funding pool as listed on 2024 operating budget in Attachment 1.

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

  Withdrawn

  
  

5.1.3

Vote on Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment Motion (Revised), put:

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in replacement Attachment 6 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.
  2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.
  3. That the exception for capital profile CM-20-0330 Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053, be approved.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Motion to keep Attachments 5 and 10 of item 5.1 in private:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  2. That Attachment 10 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02053 remain private pursuant to section 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)

5.2

Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget

*Clerk's note: With unanimous consent of City Council, items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 were dealt with together.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment Motion

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

  That adjustments to the 2024-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, be approved.

  Clerk's note: The above-noted motion was moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.2 and was dealt with in section 5.2.3. See section 5.2.3 for voting results.

  
  

5.2.1

Operating Budget Amendments

• Operating Budget Amendments 1- 15 (Postponed)

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $8,000,000 starting in 2024 on an on-going basis by decreasing $8,000,000 related to the EPCOR Dividend, currently held in Financial Strategies.
  2. That the funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and A1 Soccer, committing $5,000,000, which was appropriated from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, not be renewed and that the funding be released to the unappropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  3. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $500,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis by releasing funds held within Financial Strategies for the Scona Pool Operational Savings.
  4. That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 7 of Attachment 2 in the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, for the Insurance Review Program.
  5. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,900,000 in 2024, $100,000 in 2025, and increased by $400,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis by releasing funding held in Financial Strategies for the merit program.
  6. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $187,000 in 2024 and $63,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, due to On Demand Transit service buses purchasing their fuel from City of Edmonton fueling stations.
  7. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, and that $1,700,000 be reallocated to priorities that would qualify towards the City of Edmonton’s Family and Community Support Services contribution, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.
  8. That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $750,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis through the cancellation of the Development Incentive Program Grant.
  9. That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget for Renewable Energy Credits be decreased in 2024 by $3,300,000 on a multi-year basis ending in 2025.
  10. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $600,000 in 2024, decreased by $500,000 in 2025, and decreased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, and that the Community Safety and Wellbeing funding be released to the tax levy, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.
  11. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $4,717,000 in 2024 (expenditure - $6,456,000, revenue - $1,739,000), $523,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $681,000, revenue - $158,000) and $17,000 in 2026 (expenditure), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Redeploy VLSE (Valley Line Southeast LRT) Hours/Buses service package, as outlined on page 29 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the tax levy.
  12. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $430,000 in 2024 (expenditure), $6,114,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $7,136,000, revenue - $1,022,000) and $835,000 in 2026 (expenditure - $1,176,000, revenue - $341,000), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Satellite Garage and Transit Service Growth Operating Impact of Capital service package, capital profile 24-61-3623, as outlined on pages 34-35 in Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, to add 50,000 annual bus service hours for Edmonton Transit Service, with funding from the tax levy.
  13. That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,002,000 in 2024, decreased by $230,000 in 2025 and increased by $6,000 in 2026, and that the Parks and Roads Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,047,000 in 2024 and decreased by $112,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Core Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response service package, as outlined on page 44-45 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from tax levy.
  14. That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a multi-year basis ending in 2025 by $1,836,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025, to fund the actions as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.
  15. That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a one-time basis by $1,494,000 in 2024, to fund the action, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

• Operating Budget Amendment 16 (Postponed)

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

  That tax-supported operations funding for Edmonton Public Library be increased by $449,000 in 2025 and $37,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to support Heritage Valley Expansion, as outlined on page 41 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the tax levy.

• Operating Budget Amendment 17 (Postponed)

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

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund up to $1,000,000 in one-time funding to fund the turf maintenance program, and that the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget, as outlined on page 7 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, be increased by $1,000,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis to fund the turf maintenance program, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

• Operating Budget Amendment 18 (Postponed)

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

  That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $10,000,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis, to reflect a reduction in the Pay-As-You-Go transfer to capital.

• Operating Budget Amendment 19 (Postponed)

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

  That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,300,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis by reducing the taxation appeals adjustment, as outlined on page 1 of Attachment 1 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  *Clerk's note: The above-noted amendments on the 2023-2026 Operating Budget were moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.2.1 and were dealt with in section 5.2.2. See section 5.2.2 for voting results.

  
  

5.2.2

Vote on Operating Budget Amendments

• *Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed in item 7.6 at the November 7/8, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor A. Sohi's operating budget amendments were dealt with before operating budget amendments were put forward by other Members of Council.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions on Operating Budget Amendments 1 to 15:

  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  Operating Budget Amendments 1 to 15

  1. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $8,000,000 starting in 2024 on an on-going basis by decreasing $8,000,000 related to the EPCOR Dividend, currently held in Financial Strategies.
  2. That the funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and A1 Soccer, committing $5,000,000, which was appropriated from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, not be renewed and that the funding be released to the unappropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  3. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $500,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis by releasing funds held within Financial Strategies for the Scona Pool Operational Savings.
  4. That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 7 of Attachment 2 in the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, for the Insurance Review Program.
  5. That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,900,000 in 2024, $100,000 in 2025, and increased by $400,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis by releasing funding held in Financial Strategies for the merit program.
  6. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $187,000 in 2024 and $63,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, due to On Demand Transit service buses purchasing their fuel from City of Edmonton fueling stations.
  7. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, and that $1,700,000 be reallocated to priorities that would qualify towards the City of Edmonton’s Family and Community Support Services contribution, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.
  8. That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $750,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis through the cancellation of the Development Incentive Program Grant.
  9. That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget for Renewable Energy Credits be decreased in 2024 by $3,300,000 on a multi-year basis ending in 2025.
  10. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $600,000 in 2024, decreased by $500,000 in 2025, and decreased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, and that the Community Safety and Wellbeing funding be released to the tax levy, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.
  11. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $4,717,000 in 2024 (expenditure - $6,456,000, revenue - $1,739,000), $523,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $681,000, revenue - $158,000) and $17,000 in 2026 (expenditure), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Redeploy VLSE (Valley Line Southeast LRT) Hours/Buses service package, as outlined on page 29 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the tax levy.
  12. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $430,000 in 2024 (expenditure), $6,114,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $7,136,000, revenue - $1,022,000) and $835,000 in 2026 (expenditure - $1,176,000, revenue - $341,000), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Satellite Garage and Transit Service Growth Operating Impact of Capital service package, capital profile 24-61-3623, as outlined on pages 34-35 in Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, to add 50,000 annual bus service hours for Edmonton Transit Service, with funding from the tax levy. 
  13. That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,002,000 in 2024, decreased by $230,000 in 2025 and increased by $6,000 in 2026, and that the Parks and Roads Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,047,000 in 2024 and decreased by $112,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Core Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response service package, as outlined on page 44-45 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from tax levy.
  14. That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a multi-year basis ending in 2025 by $1,836,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025, to fund the actions as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.
  15. That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a one-time basis by $1,494,000 in 2024, to fund the action, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 Operating Budget Amendments 1 to 15.

  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 3:16 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2023.

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  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 3:32 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2023.

  Members of City Council requested that the amendment be split for voting purposes.

  
  

• Operating Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

  That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $8,000,000 starting in 2024 on an on-going basis by decreasing $8,000,000 related to the EPCOR Dividend, currently held in Financial Strategies.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 2, put:

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

  That the funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and A1 Soccer, committing $5,000,000, which was appropriated from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, not be renewed and that the funding be released to the unappropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

• Operating Budget Amendment 3, put:

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

  That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $500,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis by releasing funds held within Financial Strategies for the Scona Pool Operational Savings.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Operating Budget Amendment 4, put:

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

  That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 7 of Attachment 2 in the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, for the Insurance Review Program.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 5, put:

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

  That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,900,000 in 2024, $100,000 in 2025, and increased by $400,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis by releasing funding held in Financial Strategies for the merit program.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 6, put:

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

  That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $187,000 in 2024 and $63,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, due to On Demand Transit service buses purchasing their fuel from City of Edmonton fueling stations.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 7, put:

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

  That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, and that $1,700,000 be reallocated to priorities that would qualify towards the City of Edmonton’s Family and Community Support Services contribution, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 8, put:

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

  That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $750,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis through the cancellation of the Development Incentive Program Grant.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 9, put:

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

  That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget for Renewable Energy Credits be decreased in 2024 by $3,300,000 on a multi-year basis ending in 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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 10, put:

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

  That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $600,000 in 2024, decreased by $500,000 in 2025, and decreased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, and that the Community Safety and Wellbeing funding be released to the tax levy, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  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
  Opposed (1)	A. Paquette

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Operating Budget Amendment 11, put:

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

  That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $4,717,000 in 2024 (expenditure - $6,456,000, revenue - $1,739,000), $523,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $681,000, revenue - $158,000) and $17,000 in 2026 (expenditure), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Redeploy VLSE (Valley Line Southeast LRT) Hours/Buses service package, as outlined on page 29 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the tax levy.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Operating Budget Amendment 12, put:

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

  That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating budget be increased by $430,000 in 2024 (expenditure), $6,114,000 in 2025 (expenditure - $7,136,000, revenue - $1,022,000) and $835,000 in 2026 (expenditure - $1,176,000, revenue - $341,000), on an ongoing basis, to fund the Satellite Garage and Transit Service Growth Operating Impact of Capital service package, capital profile 24-61-3623,  as outlined on pages 34-35 in Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, to add 50,000 annual bus service hours for Edmonton Transit Service, with funding from the tax levy.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Operating Budget Amendment 13, put:

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

  That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,002,000 in 2024, decreased by $230,000 in 2025 and increased by $6,000 in 2026, and that the Parks and Roads Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,047,000 in 2024 and decreased by $112,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Core Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response service package, as outlined on page 44-45 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from tax levy.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 14, put:

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

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a multi-year basis ending in 2025 by $1,836,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025, to fund the actions as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 15, put:

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

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to increase the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget on a one-time basis by $1,494,000 in 2024, to fund the action, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate services report FCS02052, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

  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: Pursuant to the motion passed in item 7.6 at the November 7/8, 2023, City Council meeting, budget decreases were dealt with first and then budget increases. The remaining operating budget amendments were voted on in the following order:

  
  

• Operating Budget Amendment 18

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  Operating Budget Amendment 18, put:

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

  That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $10,000,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis, to reflect a reduction in the Pay-As-You-Go transfer to capital.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 19

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Operating Budget Amendment 19, put:

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

  That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,300,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis by reducing the taxation appeals adjustment, as outlined on page 1 of Attachment 1 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  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)

• Operating Budget Amendment 16

  The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library

  Operating Budget Amendment 16, put:

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

  That tax-supported operations funding for Edmonton Public Library be increased by $449,000 in 2025 and $37,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to support Heritage Valley Expansion, as outlined on page 41 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, with funding from the tax levy.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

• Operating Budget Amendment 17

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That an exemption to Council Policy C217E - Reserve and Equity Accounts be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund up to $1,000,000 in one-time funding to fund the turf maintenance program, and that the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget, as outlined on page 7 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, be increased by $1,000,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis to fund the turf maintenance program, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

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

  Withdrawn

  
  

5.2.3

Vote on Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment Motion, (Revised), put:

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

  That adjustments to the 2024-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in replacement Attachment 1 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, be approved.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Motion to keep Attachment 5 and the private presentation related to item 5.2 in private:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 5 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052 remain private pursuant to sections 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.
  2. That the private discussion and private portions of the presentations of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services reports FCS02052 remain private pursuant to sections 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)

5.3

Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2024 Rate Filing and Fall 2023 Supplemental Budget Adjustment

*Clerk's note: With unanimous consent of City Council, items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2024 Rate Filing, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 3, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02051, be approved, and
  2. 1. that the 2024-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Operating Budget, as originally approved in the November 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01479, be adjusted as follows:
        
        1. 2024 Operating Budget with operating revenues be reduced by $1,160,000,
        2. 2025 Operating Budget with operating revenues be reduced by $2,030,000, and
        3. 2026 Operating Budget with operating revenues be reduced by $2,100,000. 

  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)

5.4

Waste Services Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

*Clerk's note: With unanimous consent of City Council, items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That $18,513,872 of replacement costs in the (Item 3-1) Communal Collection Program capital profile (23-81-2054), as detailed in Attachment 1, of the November 3, 2023, City Operations report CO02061, be removed.
  2. That the four funding source adjustments in the Source Separated Organics Program (20-81-2041), Organics Screening and Mixing System (23-81-3060), High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility (13-33-2023) and Refuse Derived Fuel Facility Enhancements (20-81-2052) capital profiles, as detailed in Attachment 1 of the City Operations report CO02061 (Items 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4), 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)

5.5

Fall 2023 Carbon Budget Update - 2023-2026 Carbon Budget

*Clerk's note: With unanimous consent of City Council, items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02055, 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)

6.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 20628 - To Amend Bylaw 17943 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility, Amendment No. 5

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

  That Bylaw 20628 be read a first time.

  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. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20628 be read a second time.

  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. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20628 be considered for third reading.

  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. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20628 be read a third time.

  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.

Subsequent Motions

• Subsequent Motion 1

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Historic Resource Management Strategy, as outlined on page 148 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.
  2. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Direct Control Zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area service package, as outlined on page 147 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Historic Resource Management Strategy, as outlined on page 148 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  In Favour (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
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

  2. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Direct Control Zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area service package, as outlined on page 147 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)

• Summary of Council's Decision on Subsequent Motion 1:

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

  Heritage Places Strategy Options

  1. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Historic Resource Management Strategy, as outlined on page 148 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  2. That Administration provide a report assessing options and the impact of funding the Direct Control Zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area service package, as outlined on page 147 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  Due Date: March 19, 2024, Urban Planning Committee

• Subsequent Motion 2

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

  That Administration, as part of the upcoming report on Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) prioritization, include the consideration, implications of, and alternatives to, providing a one-time grant to the Winspear Centre Project: Phase 3 in the amount of $12,800,000 to help address cost escalation.

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy report scheduled for the March 20, 2024, Executive Committee meeting.

  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)

• Subsequent Motion 3

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

  Bus Network Service Plan Update

  That Administration provide a report and analysis on the recommended route and service adjustments for the additional transit service hours delivery including a transit equity lens.

  Due Date: March 19, 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 4

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Administration provide a memo outlining the next park growth priorities and updated recommendations based on new information, including the social vulnerability index and GBA+ analysis.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 5

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • K. Scott, Community Services
  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Assisted Snow Clearing Program Pilot Project - Stakeholder Feedback

  That Administration provide a report that incorporates feedback from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Seniors Coordinating Council, to understand their lived experiences, wants and needs related to an assisted snow clearing program pilot project which includes eligibility, program options and a potential service package budget, and a recommended pilot length and timeline.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 6

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

  That Administration, prior to the Fall 2024 Supplemental Budget deliberations, provide a report outlining staffing ratios and options for reducing the number of management and/or supervisor positions in each of the Community Services, Integrated Infrastructure Services and Office of the City Manager departments.
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  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 Subsequent Motion 6.

  In Favour (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
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (12 to 1)

  City Council met in private at 2:33 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services 
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  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 3:23 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

  
  

• Subsequent Motion 6, put:

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

  That Administration, prior to the Fall 2024 Supplemental Budget deliberations, provide a report outlining staffing ratios and options for reducing the number of management and/or supervisor positions in each of the Community Services Integrated Infrastructure Services, and Office of the City Manager departments.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Tang withdrew the motion. 

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Subsequent Motion 7

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration by Council during the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to increase tax-supported operations funding for Explore Edmonton by $6,000,000 in 2024, along with the results of an operational review of the Expo Centre that considers the following:

  1. potential permanent integration of sports activities in Halls A, B and C as generally described in the “Expo Centre for Sports Excellence Business Case”,
  2. compatibility of the Exhibition Lands Planning Framework with the ongoing operational needs of the Expo Centre, and
  3. consideration of ongoing need for an outdoor festival space to accommodate K-Days and other festivals.

• Subsequent Motion 7, put (Re-stated):

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

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

  1. That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration by Council during the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to increase tax-supported operations funding for Explore Edmonton by $6,000,000 in 2024, along with the results of an operational review of the Expo Centre that considers the following:

  1. 1. potential permanent integration of sports activities in Halls A, B and C as generally described in the “Expo Centre for Sports Excellence Business Case”.

  Due Date: Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

   

  Exhibition Lands Planning Framework and Outdoor Festival Space

  2. That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining the following:

  1. 1. compatibility of the Exhibition Lands Planning Framework with the ongoing operational needs of the Expo Centre, and
     2. consideration of ongoing need for an outdoor festival space to accommodate K-Days and other festivals.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2024, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 8

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

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration by Council during the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to increase the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget by $2,000,000 in 2024, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to support the event attraction program as outlined on page 6 in Addendum 1 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052.

  Due Date: Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating 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)

• Subsequent Motion 9

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  Edmonton Sport and Cultural Attraction Plan Update

  That Administration request the Edmonton Sport Council facilitate an update to the event attraction action plan, including but not limited to engagement with Explore Edmonton, Edmonton Events, Do North and any other relevant stakeholders, and that the update include recommendations on a future model that gives clear direction on the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, governance, funding, types of events and interface with external stakeholders such as other orders of government, private sector sponsors, event producers, facility operators and advocacy groups.

  Due Date: March 18, 2024, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 10

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

  Destination Marketing and Attraction Activities by City-Funded Entities

  That Administration provide a report outlining an assessment of all Destination Marketing and Attraction activities in the City of Edmonton which are administered by Explore Edmonton, Edmonton Events, Fort Edmonton Management Company, TELUS World of Science and other city-funded entities, and propose options for funding these activities, including a shared funding model.

  Due Date: March 18, 2024, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 11

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  That Administration provide a memo outlining the advantages and disadvantages of changing residential permit costs to flat rates in place of permit costs proportional to construction costs.

  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)

• Subsequent Motion 12

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

  City Grants to Non-Profit Organizations - Gaps and Overlaps

  That Administration provide a report summarizing a review of grants awarded through Community Safety and Well-Being, the Community Investment Operating Grants, Family and Community Support Services, Edmonton Arts Council and Edmonton Heritage Council to identify gaps and overlaps in levels of support to non-profit organizations.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2024, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 13

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That Administration, as part of the 2023-2026 Operating Budget Amendment 12 work, prior to the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget deliberations, provide a report outlining options for an ongoing $10,000,000 from the $240,000,000 in Operating Budget Amendment 12 savings to be used to either reduce the mill rate or fund services prioritized by Council.

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in the Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update scheduled for the First Quarter 2024, City Council meeting.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Subsequent Motion 14

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Land Governance Strategy Implementation Update

  That Administration provide a report on the current status of the implementation of the Land Governance Strategy, including:

  1. status of regular inventory review and annual reporting of surplus land assets to ensure land is used optimally or, if surplus to civic needs, is sold for maximum value,
  2. an updated plan to accelerate disposition of surplus lands including recommended short-term (by end of 2026), mid-term (by end of 2030) and long-term targets for surplus land sales, and
  3. identification of renewal and growth priorities that the funds from the surplus land sales could be put towards.

  Due Date: February 28, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 15

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Administration provide a report outlining options to develop a 3-day Arc transit pass for visitors to Edmonton.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Mayor A. Sohi withdrew the motion. 

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Subsequent Motion 16

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

  Development Incentive Program

  That Administration provide a report for the reinstatement of the Development Incentive Program including recommended improvements to better contribute to the implementation of City Plan.

  Due Date: First Quarter 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)

• Subsequent Motion 17

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

  Assessment and Tax Service Fees Adjustment

  That Administration provide a report with options to increase the assessment and tax service fees, as outlined in the Corporate Revenues and Expenditures, Corporate Revenues table on pages 104-105 of Attachment 2 of the November 7, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02052, to support increased cost recovery.

  Due Date: February 28, 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)

• Subsequent Motion 18

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions

   

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee once a month, for a discussion on program, budget and service delivery, and planning with the intent to provide insight to improve the budget process ahead of the Fall 2024 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustments.

• Subsequent Motion 18, put (Re-stated):

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Mayor A. Sohi re-stated the motion so that it reads as follows:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Administration, as part of its regular Operating Budget Amendment 12 updates, include information on program, budget and service delivery, and planning with the intent to provide insight to improve the budget process ahead of the Fall 2024 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustments.

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in the Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update scheduled for the First Quarter 2024, City Council meeting.

  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)

• Subsequent Motion 19

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration provide a report outlining a list of all capital projects approved as part of the 2023-2026 capital budget, identifying which of these projects can be deferred or cancelled, identifying the financial and infrastructure impacts, and specifying which of these are growth or renewal projects.

  In Favour (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (2 to 9)

9.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

9.1

Changes to the December 2023 Council Calendar (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson requested permission to make a motion without customary notice to change the Orders of the Day for Community and Public Services Committee, Urban Planning Committee and City Council Public Hearing.

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That 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 customary notice regarding changes to the Orders of the Day for Community and Public Services Committee, Urban Planning Committee and City Council Public Hearing.

  In Favour (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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That the Orders of the Day for the following meetings be changed:

  December 4, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m. 

  December 5, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m. 

  December 11, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m.

  In Favour (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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023.