City Council Minutes

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

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, July 4, 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 July 4, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: July 4, 2023, and July 5, 2023.

1.2
Roll Call

 

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

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, T. Ward, M. de Guzman, T. Orbell, R. Yusuf, J. Abekah and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

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

    That the July 4/5, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 9.1 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Update
      - Attachment 2
      (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.3 Partnership Update
      (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 10. Motions Pending
      - 10.1 Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces (E. Rutherford)

    Deletion:

    • 7.4 Rapid Housing Initiative - Recommendations and Update
    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the following item be added to the July 4/5, 2023, City Council meeting agenda:

    • 9.10 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to sections 21 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)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Orders of the Day for the July 4/5, City Council meeting, be changed as follows:

    July 4, 2023

    • Dinner - 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CMCAPEC_Jun06_2023 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCPH_Jun12_2023 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jun13_2023 - English.pdf
4.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCPH_Jun26_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • June 6, 2023, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
    • June 12, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • June 13/14, 2023, City Council
    • June 26, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    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
Al Rashid Mosque and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (E. Rutherford)

 

Councillor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Al Rashid Mosque and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their hard work, tireless efforts and commitment to supporting all in the community, particularly those who need help during difficult times.

1.5.2
Yeg Dignity Mural (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the artists who contributed to the YEG Dignity Mural, led by lead artist, Carla Rae Taylor. The YEG Dignity Mural is a collaboration between the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and the City of Edmonton.

1.5.3
Air Quality Health Indicator Lamp (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged the great work of Open City and Technology and Environment and Climate Resilience employees for their excellent work to reactivate the City’s Air Quality Health Indicator artistic lamp. The team developed a new computer code that connected air quality data to a smart LED lightbulb, giving a visual indicator of the outside air quality.

1.5.4
City of Edmonton Tax Communications Video receives IABC Capital Award (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the City Tax Communications team for their excellence in tax communications. These teams developed a video that explains how the City arrives at each property owner’s tax bill and the video was recently recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators Communications with a Capital Award.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.8 and 9.10.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information
    • 7.8 Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study Amendment
    • 9.5 City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2023 Appointment Recommendations
    • 9.6 Edmonton Downtown Business Association Update
    • 9.7 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report
    • 9.9 Audit Committee Public Members - Membership Update
    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

 

There were no Requests to Speak.

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:J. Wright

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20391 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20401 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20393 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20511 - To amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

    • 8.4 Bylaw 20511 - To amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the following Bylaw be considered for third reading:

    • 8.4 Bylaw 20511 - To amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

    • 8.4 Bylaw 20511 - To amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
    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

This item has attachments. 
1.STATUS REPORT - July 4, 2023, City council.pdf

5.1
Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information

 

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

That the revised due date of August 22, 2023, City Council, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542, Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 22, 2023, City Council

6.
Unfinished Business

 

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.
Public Reports

 

7.1
Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report

This item has attachments. 
1.Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report.pdf
2.Administration Presentation 7.1 and 7.2 CO01908 - Monthly Verbal Update on the Transit Safety Plan.pdf

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • D. Hunter, City Operations
  • S. Feldman, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy
  • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  • R. Kaboni, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission
  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

  • Items 7.1 and 7.2 were voted on together.

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

    That the July 5, 2023, City Operations verbal report CO01908, 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)

7.2
Implementation of the Edmonton Transit System Safety Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.CO01834 Implementation of the Edmonton Transit System Safety Plan Council Report .pdf
2.CO01834 - Attachment 1 - Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Safety Task Force Recommendations.pdf
3.CO01834 - Attachment 2 - Recent Investments in Transit Safety and Security.pdf
4.CO01834 - Attachment 3 - Transit Safety Plan Placemat.pdf
5.CO01834 - Attachment 4 - Transit Service Customer Journey Map.pdf
6.Administration Presentation 7.1 and 7.2 CO01908 - Monthly Verbal Update on Transit Safety.pdf

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

  • Items 7.1 and 7.2 were voted on together.

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

    Opportunities to Enhance Transit Safety and Security - Further Information and Plan

    1. That Administration provide a report to City Council that includes detailed plans that outline specific actions, proposed timing and budget impacts prior to the Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustments related to:

      1. Transit Space Activation (#3 in the July 4, 2023, City Operations report CO01834)
      2. Customer Support at Stations (#4 in the July 4, 2023, City Operations report CO01834)
      3. Permanent enhanced cleaning (#5 in the July 4, 2023, City Operations report CO01834)

    Due Date: October 24, 2023, City Council

    2. That an unfunded capital profile related to the Tunnel Intruder Technology (#12 in the July 4, 2023, City Operations report CO01834 report) be included in the Fall 2023 Budget discussion.

    Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

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

7.3
Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update

This item has attachments. 
1.CS01919 Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update Council Report.pdf
2.CS01919 Attachment 1 - Transforming Edmonton's Response to Safety and Well-Being.pdf
3.CS01919 Attachment 2 - Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Spectrum of Action.pdf
4.CS01919 Attachment 3 - Current Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Outcomes .pdf
5.CS01919 Attachment 4 - Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Investments and Municipal Services.pdf
6.CS01919 Attachment 5 - Related City of Edmonton Strategies, Plans and Policies.pdf
7.CS01919 Attachment 6 - Upcoming Community Safety and Well-Being Related Reports .pdf
8.Administration Presentation 7.3 CS01919 - Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update.pdf

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • K. Coomber, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • I. Hoogenboom, Community Services
  • N. Harcus, Community Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01919, be received for information.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update

    That the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01919, be referred to Committee to hear from stakeholders and discuss next steps and return to City Council.

    Due Date: August 28, 2023, 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)

7.4
Rapid Housing Initiative - Recommendations and Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Rapid Housing Initiative - Recommendations and Update - Report to be distributed when available.pdf

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

7.5
FireSmart Program Grant

This item has attachments. 
1.CO01916 FireSmart Program Grant Council Report.pdf
2.CO01916 Attachment 1 - FireSmart Program Grant Application.pdf
3.CO01916 Attachment 2 - Fire Rescue Services Letter of Support.pdf

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

  • C. McKeown, City Operations

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration proceed with the FireSmart Program grant application, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, City Operations report CO01916.

    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
2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change

This item has attachments. 
1.Replacement Report - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf
2.Report - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf
3.Replacement Attachment 1 - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf
4.Attachment 1 - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf
5.Replacement Attachment 2 - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf
6.Attachment 2 - OCC01941 - 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change.pdf

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the following changes to the 2023 Council and Committee calendar, be approved:

    New Meeting Added:

    That a December 1, 2023, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., be scheduled.

    Meeting Cancellation:

    That the August 1, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting, be cancelled.

    Orders of the Day Adjustments to Existing Meetings:

    • That the September 5, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    • That the September 19, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
    • That the December 5, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    Date Change and Orders of the Day Adjustment:

    That the September 6, 2023, Council Services Committee meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., be rescheduled to September 15, 2023, and that orders of the day be from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment and Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment:

    That the Council and Committee calendar changes, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01941, be approved with the following changes:

    • That the November 9, 2023, City Council Non-Regular meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be moved to November 10, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • That the November 14, 2023, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be moved to November 21, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Amendment:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That "the November 14, 2023, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be moved to November 21, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.", be replaced with "the November 14, 2023, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be deleted."

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

  • Motion as Amended, put:

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

    That the following changes to the 2023 Council and Committee calendar, be approved:

    New Meeting Added:

    That a December 1, 2023, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., be scheduled.

    Meeting Cancellation:

    That the August 1, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting, be cancelled.

    Orders of the Day Adjustments to Existing Meetings:

    • That the September 5, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    • That the September 19, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
    • That the December 5, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting orders of the day, be changed from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    Date Change and Orders of the Day Adjustment:

    That the September 6, 2023, Council Services Committee meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., be rescheduled to September 15, 2023, and that orders of the day be from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment and Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment:

    That the Council and Committee calendar changes, as outlined in revised Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01941, be approved with the following changes:

    • That the November 9, 2023, City Council Non-Regular meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be moved to November 10, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • That the November 14, 2023, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be deleted.
    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)

7.7
Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption

This item has attachments. 
1.CSPC Report 1 - Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption.pdf
2.UPE01602 Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Jurisdictional Scan Summary - Indoor Shisha Consumption.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - Review of Engineering Report.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - AHS Responses to Discussion on Indoor Consumption of Shisha.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - 2023 Indoor Shisha Engagement - What We Heard Report.pdf
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the June 19, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01602, be received for information.

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

7.8
Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study Amendment

This item has attachments. 
1.Exec Report 1- Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion.pdf
2.IIS01838 Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion - Report.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - IIS01838 - Environmental Impact Assessment Amendment - Rainbow Valley Road Parking Lot.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - IIS01838 - Site Location Study - Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Rainbow Valley Road Parking.pdf

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

  1. That the amendment to the Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion Environmental Impact Assessment, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01838, be approved.
  2. That the Site Location Study for the Rainbow Valley Road Parking Lot expansion, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 23, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01838, be approved.
  3. That the location of the proposed Rainbow Valley Road Parking Lot expansion, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 23, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01838, be deemed essential and approved pursuant to Section 3.5.3 of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

7.9
Downtown District Energy Initiative - Project Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Exec Report 2 - Downtown District Energy Initiative.pdf
2.IIS01386 Downtown District Energy Initiative - Report.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - IIS01386 - Capital and Operating Costs Development - Project Budget - Downtown District Energy Initiative.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - IIS01386 - Downtown District Energy Project - Adjusted Term Sheet.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - IIS01386 - Development Growth Plan for the Downtown District Energy Initiative.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - IIS01386 - Capital Budget Adjustments.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Salvador
    1. That the agreements between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR Utilities Inc. (or an affiliate) for the design, build, financing, operation and maintenance of the Downtown District Energy System, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 23, 2023, Integrated infrastructure Services report IIS01386, be approved, and that the agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    2. That the budget adjustments to capital profiles 20-83-9001 - Downtown District Energy Initiative and CM-83-0001 - District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the June 23, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01386, be approved.
    3. That an amendment to the construction funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Francis Winspear Centre of Music, as outlined in the June 23, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01386, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    In Favour (10)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)

8.
Bylaws

 

8.1
Bylaw 20391 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01892 - Bylaw 20391 to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188.pdf
2.FCS01892 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20391.pdf
3.FCS01892 - Attachment 2 Bylaw 19163 Redline Version .pdf
4.FCS01892 - Attachment 3 Capital Profile 19-22-9006.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20391 received first reading.

8.2
Bylaw 20401 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01893 - Bylaw 20401 to amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210.pdf
2.FCS01893 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20401.pdf
3.FCS01893 - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 19161 Redline Version .pdf
4.FCS01893 - Attachment 3 Capital Profile 20-20-2022.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20401 received first reading.

8.3
Bylaw 20393 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01702 - Bylaw 20393 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake.pdf
2.FCS01702 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20393.pdf
3.FCS01702 - Attachment 2 Profile Capital CM-12-0300.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20393 received first reading.

8.4
Bylaw 20511 - To amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01903 - Bylaw 20511 to amend Bylaw 19618, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct.pdf
2.FCS01903 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20511.pdf
3.FCS01903 - Attachment 2 Bylaw 19618 Redline Version.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20511 - Published July 5, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20511 received three readings.

9.
Private Reports

 

  • That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

    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 7:03 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.


  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 3:16 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

    *Clerk's note: City Council recessed at 8:58 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023, and reconvened in private at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023.


9.1
2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Update

 

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Bremer, Community Services
  • J. Gillis, Community Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01870, be received for information.
    2. That the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01870 remain private until selection of the host, pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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)

9.2
Valley Line Contractual Update

 

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

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Gentile, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Feldman, City Operations
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • L. Semenchuk, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the July 4, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01917, be received for information.
    2. That the July 4, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01917 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

9.3
Partnership Update

 

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • N. Osadiuk, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • K. Thurston, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador
    1. That the recommendation as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01929, be approved.
    2. That the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01929 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)

9.4
Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force: Final Report

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 - OCC01933 Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force Final Report Attachment One.pdf

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

  • D. Wiltse, Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Pungur-Buick, Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force
  • S. Hamana, Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force: Final Report

    1. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01933, be referred to Committee for further discussion.
    2. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01933 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.

    Due Date: September 15, 2023, Council 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)

9.5
City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2023 Appointment Recommendations

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 - OCC01911 - City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2023 Appointment Recommendations.pdf

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

  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01911, be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for a term September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.
  2. That the actions described in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01911, be approved.
  3. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01911 and Attachment 2 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01911 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.6
Edmonton Downtown Business Association Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 2 - Nomination and Acceptance Letter - date April 12, 2023.pdf
2.Attachment 4 - Nomination and Acceptance Letter on behalf of the board - dated May 10, 2023.pdf

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

  1. That the individuals recommended in Attachments 1 and 3 of the July 4, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01932, each be appointed as a Director of the Downtown Business Association of Edmonton for the term ending December 31, 2023.
  2. That the July 4, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01932, and Attachments 1 and 3 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachments 2 and 4 of the July 4, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01932 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.7
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 - OCC01915 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (ERAA) - Reappointment Recommendations.pdf

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

  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01915, be reappointed to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board of Directors, for the term of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.
  2. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board Director Search Profile, as set out in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01915, be approved. 
  3. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01915 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  4. That Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01915 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.8
Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report

 
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.8.

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

    City Council met in private at 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

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

    • M. Everett, Office of the City Clerk

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

    • E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

    The following member of the delegation answered questions:

    • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

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

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 5:14 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.


  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That Attachment 6 - Additional Direction, be added to the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942.
    2. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    3. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Profile, as set out in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    4. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Strategy, as set out in Attachment 3 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved as the basis for the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction.
    5. That the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    6. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942 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.

  • Amendment 1:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That Part 2, be replaced with "That the actions outlined in original Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved."

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

  • Amendment 2:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That Part 1, be deleted.
    2. That Part 4, be amended by deleting “as the basis for the actions outlined in Attachment 6."
    3. That Part 5, be deleted.
    In Favour (5)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (5 to 8)

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

    Parts 1, 4 and 5 of Motion, put:

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

    1. That Attachment 6 - Additional Direction, be added to the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942.
    4. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Strategy, as set out in Attachment 3 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved as the basis for the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction.
    5. That the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.

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

  • Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

    2. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.

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

  • Part 3 of Motion, put:

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

    3. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Profile, as set out in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, 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)

  • Part 6 of Motion, put:

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

    6. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942 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.

    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)

  • Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.8:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That Attachment 6 - Additional Direction, be added to the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942.
    2. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    3. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Profile, as set out in Attachment 2 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    4. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Strategy, as set out in Attachment 3 of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved as the basis for the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction.
    5. That the actions outlined in Attachment 6 - Additional Direction of the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942, be approved.
    6. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01942 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.

9.9
Audit Committee Public Members - Membership Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 - OCC01931 Audit Committee Public Member - Reappointment Recommendation (1).pdf

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

  1. That the individual listed in Attachment 1 of the June 29, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01931, be reappointed as a public member of Audit Committee, for the term of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.
  2. That the June 29, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01931 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the June 29, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01931 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.10
Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.10.

    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 3:33 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

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

    • A. Corbould, City Manager

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

    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 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023.


  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01956, be received for information.
    2. That the July 4, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01956 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

10.
Motions Pending

This item has attachments. 
1.Motions Pending Report.pdf

10.1
Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces (E. Rutherford)

 

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • M. Holubisky, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces

    1. That Administration take the following actions:

    1. Explore measures and opportunities within the Public Spaces Bylaw to create safe access and inclusive public spaces on all protected grounds.
    2. Draft a report on what would be needed to work with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, groups, employees, and organizations to and develop a 2SLGBTQ+ community advisory committee and a 2SLGBTIAQ+ Action Plan for the City to enhance support and services for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, address rising hate, and create safe and inclusive public spaces; and

    Due Date: First Quarter 2024, Community and Public Services Committee

    2. That, based on the recent RCMP 2SLGBTQ+ advisory statement, the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, draft a letter to other orders of government highlighting concern about rising hate and discrimination towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and urging legislative changes and resources to address this as well as an invitation to meet and discuss the matter and work collaboratively on actions.

    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)

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

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