City Council - Budget Minutes

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

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 2:52 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The November 30, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting was held over 10 days: November 30, 2022, December 1, 2022, December 2, 2022, December 7, 2022, December 9, 2022, December 12, 2022, December 13, 2022, December 14, 2022, December 15, 2022, and December 16, 2022.

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, M. Janz and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, T. Ward, C. Martin, J. Abekah, J. Vizbar, E. Norton, R. Yusuf, M. de Guzman, T. Orbell, R. Zheng, B. Tyson, S. Parsons, J. Shearer and B. Webster, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda be adopted.

    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 addition of the City Council - Budget meeting continuation on December 15, 2022, was added after the agenda was adopted.


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

    That the following be added to the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    Addition:

    • 9.3 Operating Budget Questions and Answers (Private Responses)
    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)

    *Clerk's note: Item 9.3 was added at the December 1, 2022, City Council Budget - continuation meeting.


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

    Suspension of Rules:

    That the following sections of Council Procedures Bylaw 18155 be waived for the discussion of items 8.1, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1 and 10.2:

    • 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 December 2, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.


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

    That the following be added to the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    Addition:

    • 8.1 Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget
      - Attachment 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)

    *Clerk's note: Item 8.1 - Attachment 4 was added at the December 7, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.


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

    That the following be added to the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    Additions:

    • 1.4 Adoption of Minutes
      - November 28/29/30, 2022, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget
    • 8.1 Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget
      - Attachment 5
    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 December 9, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.


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

    That the Orders of the Day for the December 12, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting be changed as follows:

    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Recess - 9:30 p.m.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following be added to the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    Addition:

    • 11.2 Labour Relations Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to sections 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: Item 11.2 was added at the December 12, 2022, City Council Budget - continuation meeting.


  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the Orders of the Day for the December 13 and 14, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meetings, be changed as follows:

    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Recess - 9:30 p.m.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Orders of the Day for the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting be changed as follows:

    Continuation on Thursday, December 15, 2022:

    • Reconvene - 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
    • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Recess - 9:30 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)

    *Clerk's note: The motion to schedule the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting was passed at the December 14, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting.


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

    That the following be added to the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    Addition:

    • 17.3 Bylaw 20373 - Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 155
    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 17.3 was added at the December 16, 2022, City Council Budget - continuation meeting.


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

    That the minutes from the following meeting be approved:

    • November 28/29/30, 2022, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget
    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
    (13 to 0)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Angela School in Ward Anirniq and their teacher, B. Merkosky.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Hardisty School in Ward Métis and their teacher, T. Arends.

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Hardisty School in Ward Métis and their teacher, M. Lastiwka.

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

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from John A. McDougall School in Ward O-day’min and their teacher, S. Hunt.

Councillor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, recognized E. Siemens, Safety Ambassador of the War Amps Child Amputee Program who resides in Ward Karhiio. War Amps has worked to increase awareness of diverse abilities and promoting inclusion for Edmontonians with disabilities. Saturday, December 3, 2022, was International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Avonmore School in Ward Métis and their teacher, K. Matheson.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Esther Starkman School in Ward pihêsiwin and their teachers, C. Benson, S. Choi and C. Hillman.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Johnny Bright School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teachers, C. Yiu, J. Wilson, K. Nabe and T. Tameling.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 9 class from J.J. Bowden School in Ward Dene and their teacher, J. Filiplic.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from St. Charles School in Ward tastawiyiniwak and their teachers, B. Prather and L. Holts.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 8.1, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 16.1, 16.2, 17.1 and 17.2.

*Clerk's note: Items 9.3, 11.2 and 17.3 were added as addendum reports and were also selected for debate.

All items were selected for debate.

There were no Requests to Speak.

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

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

    • 16.2 Update on Emergency Shelter Space in Edmonton - First item of business, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022
    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:J. Rice

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

    • 11.2 Labour Relations Update - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
    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)

All Bylaws were selected for debate.

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

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

  • P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the December 1, 2022, Edmonton Public Library verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • S. Shahani, Edmonton Arts Council
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That the December 1, 2022, Edmonton Arts Council verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

    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)

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

  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • C. Johnson, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • J. Parsonage, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • J. Gurnet, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    That the December 1, 2022, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • R. Hobson, Edmonton Heritage Council

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • D. Ridley, Edmonton Heritage Council
  • K. Fisher, Edmonton Heritage Council
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the December 1, 2022, Edmonton Heritage Council verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • C. Warren, Edmonton Unlimited
  • K. Cotter, Edmonton Unlimited

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the December 1, 2022, Edmonton Unlimited verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • R. Chendria, Explore Edmonton
  • D. St. Pierre, Explore Edmonton
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the December 1, 2022, Explore Edmonton verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • D. Dalgleish, Fort Edmonton Management Company
  • J. Forsyth, Fort Edmonton Management Company
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the December 1, 2022, Fort Edmonton Management Company verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

The following members of the delegation made a presentation:

  • D. Gnatiuk, GEF Seniors Housing
  • B. DeSantis, GEF Seniors Housing

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

  • S. Donalds, GEF Seniors Housing

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • D. Forbes, GEF Seniors Housing
  • K. Mah, GEF Seniors Housing
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the December 1, 2022, GEF Seniors Housing verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

    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)

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

  • D. Ludvigsen, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. Fox, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the December 1, 2022, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

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

  • A. Nursall, Telus World of Science
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the December 1, 2022, Telus World of Science verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information.

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

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

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

  • D. McFee, Edmonton Police Service
  • L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • R. Anderson, Edmonton Police Service
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the December 2, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission verbal presentation on the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating budgets, be received for information. 

    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)

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

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the 2023-2026 Capital Budget for tax-supported operations in the amount of $7,750,000,000, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, comprised of $6,976,000,000 in 2023-2026 and $775,000,000 in 2027 and beyond, be approved with the following revision:

    • That Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library profile be reduced by $57,900,000 (the cost escalation amount added for this profile) and that it be removed from Attachment 1.
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 8.1.

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

    City Council met in private at 11:13 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022.

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

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

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 11:43 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022.


  • Moved by:M. Janz
    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 for the discussion of item 8.1.

     

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

    City Council met in private at 9:36 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
    • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • R. Jevne, Community Services
    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

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

    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 10:58 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022.


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

    That the following motion passed at the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting, be reconsidered:

    That Option 1, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations with the following adjustments:

    1. That Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 13

    For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    3. That budget decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities), and then budget increases.

    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, put (Moved at the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting):

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

    That Option 1 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations with the following adjustments:

    1. That Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 13

    For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    3. That budget decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities), and then budget increases.

  • Amendment 1:

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

    That a Part 4., be added as follows:

    4. That multi-part amendments be permitted.

    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)
  • Amendment to Amendment 1:

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

    That a Part 5., be added as follows:

    5. That the Mayor be removed from the randomization process, and be listed first.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Amendment 2:

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

    That Parts 4. and 5. be deleted and replaced with:

    4. That Mayor A. Sohi:

    1. be removed from the amendment randomization process; 
    2. be permitted to make multi-part amendments that include decreases and increases; and
    3. that these amendments be voted on first prior to moving into the randomization process for the Councillors.
  • First Amendment to Amendment 2:

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

    That part 4(c) be deleted.

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

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

    That a Part 5., be added as follows:

    5. That Capital amendments are put and voted on before moving to the main Operating Budget motion.

    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)
  • Amendment 2, as Amended, put:

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

    That Parts 4. and 5. be deleted and replaced with:

    4. That Mayor A. Sohi:

    1. be removed from the amendment randomization process, and 
    2. be permitted to make multi-part amendments that include decreases and increases.

    5. That Capital amendments are put and voted on before moving to the main Operating Budget motion.

    *Clerk's note: Amendment 2, as Amended was included in the Motion, as Amended (Re-Stated). See below for vote results.

    Not put to vote


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

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

    Parts 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the Motion, as Amended, put (Re-stated, including Amendment 2 as Amended):

    That Option 1 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations with the following adjustments:

    1. That Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 13

    For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    3. That budget decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities), and then budget increases.

    5. That Capital amendments are put and voted on before moving to the main Operating Budget motion.

    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)
  • Part 4 of Motion, as Amended, put (Re-stated, including Amendment 2 as Amended):

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

    4. That Mayor A. Sohi:

    1. be removed from the amendment randomization process,
    2. be permitted to make multi-part amendments that include decreases and increases.
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)

    Summary of Council's Decision on the 2023-2026 Council Budget Deliberation Process - Reconsideration of Motion passed at the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting

    That Option 1, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations with the following adjustments:

    1. That Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10

    For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    3. That budget decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities), and then budget increases.

    4. That Mayor A. Sohi:

    1. be removed from the amendment randomization process, 
    2. be permitted to make multi-part amendments that include decreases and increases.

    5. That Capital amendments are put and voted on before moving to the main Operating Budget motion.


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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 373 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

  • 1.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 1 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 27) (Postponed):

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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 373 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

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

    That capital profile CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth be decreased by $2,500,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $2,000,000 in 2024) to eliminate design of the co-location housing project for Walker Fire Station and undertake a standardized design to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3 for both Cumberland and Walker Fire Stations.

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

    That capital profile CM-25-1001 - Vehicle and Equipment Replacement proposed 2023-2026 capital budget be reduced by $11,200,000 ($2,800,000 in 2023, $2,800,000 in 2024, $2,800,000 in 2025 and $2,800,000 in 2026) of Fleet Services Replacement Reserve funding, with funding redirected to Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That new capital profile 23-24-0300 - High Level Bridge Rehabilitation, as outlined on page 496 in Attachment 1 of October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FSC01393, be approved with a reduction of $70,000,000 ($25,000,000 in 2026, $25,000,000 in 2027 and $20,000,000 in 2028) of Tax-Supported Debt to deliver planning, design and delivery of the rehabilitation scenario B1 plus the widening of the east sidewalk to 3.7 meters.

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

    That capital profile 23-21-4000 - LRT Tunnel Intruder Technology, as outlined on page 114 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, in the amount of $3,800,000 funded by Pay-As-You-Go, be unfunded and that the project be cancelled.

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

    That capital profile 19-90-4100 - Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development, as outlined on page 663 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $22,925,000 in 2023 for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 6.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 6 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 52) (Postponed):

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That capital profile 19-90-4100 - Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development, as outlined on page 663 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $91,700,000 ($22,925,000 in 2023, $22,925,000 in 2024, $22,925,000 in 2025 and $22,925,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation -
    Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved with the following change: for $100,000,000 ($5,950,000 in 2023, $26,750,000 in 2024, $33,650,000 in 2025, and $33,650,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 1 project with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 7.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Postponed):

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved with the following change: for $30,000,000 to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 1 project with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 7.2 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Postponed):

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved with the following change: for $100,000,000 ($5,950,000 in 2023, $26,750,000 in 2024, $33,650,000 in 2025, and $33,650,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 3 project with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 7.3 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Postponed):

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved with the following change: for $50,000,000 ($2,874,400 in 2023, $13,143,600 in 2024, $16,553,150 in 2025, and $17,428,850 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 1 project with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 7.4 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 28) (Postponed):

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

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3 as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933 be approved for $95,766,000 ($10,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $28,808,000 in 2025, $32,308,000 in 2026) to plan, design and deliver the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project for 2023 to 2026, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget.

  • 7.5 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 51) (Postponed):

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $201,000,000 ($16,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $33,800,000 in 2025, $37,300,000 in 2026, $31,800,000 in 2027, $22,650,000 in 2028, $20,650,000 in 2029 and $14,150,000 in 2030) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That new capital profile CM-10-0001 - Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades be approved for $53,000,000 ($5,000,000 in 2023, $16,000,000 in 2024, $22,000,000 in 2025 and $10,000,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery of deep energy retrofits of City facilities undergoing renewal in support of Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That new capital profile CM-17-2000 - Emissions Neutral City Fleet and Equipment be approved for $11,200,000 ($1,200,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $3,000,000 in 2025, and $5,000,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of Emissions Neutral City Fleet and Equipment with funding coming from Fleet Replacement Reserve.

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-3100 - Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections, as outlined on page 673 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be approved for $13,615,000 ($3,500,000 in 2023, $3,500,000 in 2024, $3,300,000 in 2025 and $3,315,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 10.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 10 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 29) (Postponed):

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

    That the following be added at the end, "and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget".

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

    That new capital profile CM-83-0001 - District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, as outlined on page 666 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $34,500,000 ($1,725,000 in 2023, $8,625,000 in 2024, $10,350,000 in 2025 and $13,800,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $2,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023, $850,000 in 2024, and $650,000 in 2025) for planning and design and CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $5,100,000 ($1,500,000 in 2024, and $3,600,000 in 2025) to fund delivery of Transit Priority Measures Program with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $5,500,000 ($1,000,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $2,000,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 2 of the semi-exclusive routes B1 and B2 from the City Plan Mass Transit Network, as outlined on page 4 in Attachment 2 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $750,000 ($750,000 in 2023) for planning and design and capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $6,550,000 ($6,100,000 in 2024, and $450,000 in 2025) for delivery of 137 Avenue / Anthony Henday Drive Ramps, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-3102 - Chinatown Infrastructure Improvements be approved for $10,100,000 ($700,000 in 2023, $2,250,000 in 2024, $5,450,000 in 2025, and $1,700,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of 97 Street Streetscape, 107A Avenue Streetscape, and McCauley Neighbourhood Renewal Streetscapes in Chinatown and Mary Burlie Park, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-40-4040 - Building Great Neighbourhoods: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $780,000 ($330,000 in 2023, $150,000 in 2024, $150,000 in 2025 and $150,000 in 2026) for planning and design and CM-40-9000 Building Great Neighbourhoods Delivery-Growth be increased by $7,600,000 ($1,575,000 in 2023, $1,275,000 in 2024, $1,975,000 in 2025 and $2,775,000 in 2026) for delivery of the Corner Stores Program, as outlined on page 674 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile 16-66-7020 - LRT Preliminary Design: Metro Line: Blatchford to Campbell Road be increased by $20,000,000 ($2,000,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $2,000,000 in 2025, and $14,000,000 in 2026) for land acquisition required for the construction of the Metro Line light-rail transit (LRT) from Blatchford to Castle Downs, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 671 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $300,000 ($100,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025) for Castledowns District Park Concept Plan to include the addition of artificial turf facility to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-17-3017 - Natural Area Acquisition, as outlined on page 328 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $10,000,000 ($2,500,000 in 2023, $2,500,000 in 2024, $2,500,000 in 2025, and $2,500,000 in 2026) to support the acquisition of natural areas, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth - be increased by $310,000 ($200,000 in 2023, and $110,000 in 2024) to fund planning and design and CM-99-9000- Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $2,790,000 ($500,000 in 2024, $1,790,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) for delivery of Albany Urban Village and Carlton Village Parks to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 5, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    1. That funding for the following profiles be approved and be held in abeyance until a report returns, addressing the items in part 2:

    • CM-17-5046 - Edmonton Exhibition Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • CM-17-5047 - River Crossing Redevelopment - with the exception of $ 500,000
    • CM-16-2015 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Acquisition
    • CM-16-2010 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000
    • CM-16-2020 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000
    • CM-16-2025 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development Acquisition
    • CM-17-5045 - Transforming Surplus City Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • 14-02-2106 - Blatchford Redevelopment Implementation - with the exception of $68,000,000

    2. That Administration provide a report on the previous work related to the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Municipal Development Corporation, based on the following principles:

    • Create a new, third party corporate entity that would develop City owned land (including residential and non-residential land), sell developed land on open market to builders and partner with other private sector companies in development opportunities.
    • The Municipal Development Corporation would include a Board of Directors appointed by Council.
    • The City would be the sole Shareholder.
    • All city owned land ready for development transferred to Municipal Development Corporation, including but not limited to:
      • Blatchford;
      • Exhibition Lands
      • Rossdale;
      • Enterprise Lands.
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Neighbourhood Renewal Reserve funding recommended for capital profile CM -27-0000 - Transportation: Neighbourhood Alley Renewal Program be decreased by $40,000,000 ($10,000,000 in 2023, $10,000,000 in 2024, $10,000,000 in 2025 and $10,000,000 in 2026).

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

    That $291,000,000 of Tax-Supported Debt in capital profile 20-20-2022 - New Transit Bus Garage Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget be held in abeyance pending confirmation of funding from other levels of governments ($33,500,000 in 2024, $89,000,000 in 2025, $92,500,000 in 2026, $63,250,000 in 2027 and $12,750,000 in 2028).

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $1,000,000 ($650,000 in 2023 and $350,000 in 2024) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3 for the Windermere Transit Centre and the Park and Ride, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-10-1010 - Facility: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $800,000 ($400,000 in 2023 and $400,000 in 2024) to fund planning and design to advance the Riverbend Library Relocation to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, as outlined on page 235 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be reduced by $49,500,000 with the following adjustments:

    • Release of $44,900,000 in Tax-Supported Debt ($2,500,000 in 2022, $14,300,000 in 2023, $23,700,000 in 2024 and $4,400,000 in 2025); and
    • Release of $5,400,000 in Partnership Funding in 2025; and Increase of Pay-As-You-Go funding of $800,000 in 2022 to fund actual and committed expenditures incurred to date.
  • 26.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 26 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 49 (Postponed):

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Capital Profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, as outlined on page 235 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be reduced by $49,500,000 with the following adjustments:

    • Release of $44,900,000 in Tax-Supported Debt ($2,500,000 in 2022, $14,300,000 in 2023, $23,700,000 in 2024 and $4,400,000 in 2025);
    • Release of $5,400,000 in Partnership Funding in 2025; and Increase of Pay-As-You-Go funding of $800,000 in 2022 to fund actual and committed expenditures incurred to date.

     

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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 273 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 27 was moved to 1.1 under item 8.1.1, as it was an amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 1.


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

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933 be approved for $95,766,000 ($10,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $28,808,000 in 2025, $32,308,000 in 2026) to plan, design and deliver the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project for 2023 to 2026, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 28 was moved to 7.4 under item 8.1.7, as it was an amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7.


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

    That new capital project CM-20-3100 - Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections, as outlined on page 673 of Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $13,615,000 ($3,500,000 in 2023, $3,500,000 in 2024, $3,300,000 in 2025 and $3,315,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 29 was moved to 10.1 under item 8.1.10, an amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 10.


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

    That capital profile 25-21-1000 - LRV Replacements, as outlined on page 238 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, recommended funding be reduced by $55,000,000 ($36,000,000 in 2025, $19,000,000 in 2026) of Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That capital profile CM-35-0000 - from (page 468 of Attachment 1) Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget to change the funding source of the $7.8M from Pay as You Go ($7,800,000) to the Local Government Financial Framework (LGFF), up to a total of $25,000,000.

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

    That capital profile CM-66-3600 - Bus Fleet & Equipment Rehab and Replacement, as outlined on page 502 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01393, be reduced by 40 per cent Pay-As-You-Go, which is $16,300,000, and replaced with Local Government Fiscal Framework for the same amount.

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

    That capital profile CM-50-5050, project Jasper Avenue New Vision (102-109 Street), as outlined on page 372 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, in the proposed 2023-2026 capital budget be delayed.

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

    That new capital profile 23-66-1000 - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) - Capital Funding Split, as outlined on page 1 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $10,600,000 ($6,700,000 in 2023, and $3,900,000 in 2024), with funding coming from Pay-as-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $300,000 ($120,000 in 2025 and $180,000 in 2026) for planning and design to Checkpoint 3 of the School and Community Park Development (Base Level Park Development) for Cavanagh school/community park, as outlined on page 672 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM 30-3030 - Open Space Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $100,000 in 2023 for planning and design of Heritage Valley District Park Phase 2 - shared amenities - stage 1 including tennis courts to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $660,000 ($200,000 in 2024, 230,000 in 2025 and $230,000 in 2026) for planning and design to Checkpoint 3 of Community Parks Amenities, as outlined on page 657 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That new capital profile 23-40-9030 - Balwin/Belvedere Revitalization be approved for $6,600,000 ($700,000 in 2023, $4,900,000 in 2024 and $1,000,000 in 2025) of Tax-Supported Debt to fund the Open Space projects already at Checkpoint 3 and $15,400,000 ($4,000,000 in 2024, $6,700,000 in 2025 and $4,700,000 in 2026) of Tax-Supported Debt to be held in abeyance until the corresponding Transportation projects reach Checkpoint 3.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That capital profile CM-60-1425 - Radio Life Cycle, as outlined on page 147 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be increased by $9,995,000 ($2,946,000 in 2023, $2,946,000 in 2024, $3,667,000 in 2025, and $436,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That capital profile CM-60-1460 - Police IT - Applications Sustainment, as outlined on page 279 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $14,154,000 ($3,185,000 in 2023, $3,519,000 in 2024, $3,787,000 in 2025, and $3,663,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That new capital profile CM-30-0001 - Nature Based Climate Solutions be approved for $4,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $1,500,000 in 2024, $1,500,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) to plan and design Nature Based Climate Solutions with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-0051 - Library Materials, as outlined on page 618 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, Pay-As-You-Go funding be decreased by $12,333,336 ($3,083,334 in 2023, $3,083,334 in 2024, $3,083,334 in 2025, and $3,083,334 in 2026).

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

    That Pay-As-You-Go funding recommended for capital profile CM-60-1461 - Police IT - Applications Enhancement, as outlined on page 275 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be reduced by $4,295,000 ($1,073,750 in 2023, $1,073,750 in 2024, $1,073,750 in 2025, and $1,073,750 in 2026).

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

    That capital profile CM-12-0300 - Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement proposed 2023-2026 capital budget be decreased by $3,600,000 ($150,000 in 2023, $800,000 in 2024, $1,900,000 in 2025 and $750,000 in 2026) in Pay-As-You-Go funding to remove all growth components from the profile.

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 669 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $35,000,000 ($5,000,000 in 2023, $16,000,000 in 2024, $12,000,000 in 2025 and $2,000,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of the Edmonton Coliseum Demolition, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,350,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $750,000 in 2024) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3 of 101 Avenue (76 Street to 50 Street) Streetscape, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile 23-21-3002 - Train to Wayside Technology, as outlined on pages 120-122 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS1393, in the amount of $8,000,000 with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go be unfunded and the project cancelled.

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

    That capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library be reduced to $185,000,000 and the following amounts to be released and adjusted: Tax-Supported Debt $125,637,000 be released as follows: ($9,312,000 in 2022, $22,100,000 in 2023, $74,350,000 in 2024, $63,500,000 in 2025); The following is to be added back into the profile: $1,500,000 in 2026 and $42,125,000 in 2027 and beyond.

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

    That capital profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, as outlined on page 235 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be reduced by $49,500,000 with the following adjustments:

    • Release of $44,900,000 in Tax-Supported Debt ($2,500,000 in 2022, $14,300,000 in 2023, $23,700,000 in 2024 and $4,400,000 in 2025);
    • Release of $5,400,000 in Partnership Funding in 2025; and Increase of Pay-As-You-Go funding of $800,000 in 2022 to fund actual and committed expenditures incurred to date.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 49 was moved to 26.1 under item 8.1.26, as it was an amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 26.


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

    That capital profile 21-32-9101 - William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation be decreased by $50,760,000 ($20,000,000 in 2023, $20,000,000 in 2024 and $10,760,000 in 2025) to remove the growth funding, as outlined on page 472 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved for $201,000,000 ($16,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $33,800,000 in 2025, $37,300,000 in 2026, $31,800,000 in 2027, $22,650,000 in 2028, $20,650,000 in 2029 and $14,150,000 in 2030) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 51 was moved to 7.5 under item 8.1.7., as it was an Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7.


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

    That capital profile 19-90-4100 - Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be increased by $91,700,000 ($22,925,000 in 2023, $22,925,000 in 2024, $22,925,000 in 2025 and $22,925,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Amendment 52 was moved to 6.1 under item 8.1.6, as it was an Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 6.


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

    That capital profiles CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design Growth be increased by $290,000 ($150,000 in 2023 and $140,000 in 2024) and CM-99-9000 Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $3,710,000 ($410,000 in 2024, $3,000,000 in 2025 and $300,000 in 2026) for delivery of the Londonderry District Park - Phase 1 project, as outlined on page 657 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $15,355,000 ($1,535,000 in 2023, $9,600,000 in 2024, and $4,220,000 in 2025) to fund the 167 Avenue (76 Street - 52A Street) 4 Lane Widening project for delivery, as outlined on page 660 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $5,720,000 ($575,000 in 2023 and $5,145,000 in 2024) for 66 Street (158 Avenue to 167 Avenue) 4 Lane Widening, as outlined on page 661 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1425 - Radio Life Cycle, as outlined on page 147 of Appendix A in the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be increased by $9,995,000 ($2,946,000 in 2023, $2,946,000 in 2024, $3,667,000 in 2025, and $436,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1433 - Police IT - Infrastructure Sustainment, as outlined on page 283 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $20,923,000 ($8,232,000 in 2023, $3,962,000 in 2024, $4,816,000 in 2025, and $3,913,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1460 - Police IT - Applications Sustainment, as outlined on page 279 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $14,154,000 ($3,185,000 in 2023, $3,519,000 in 2024, $3,787,000 in 2025, and $3,663,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1771 - Police Equipment, as outlined on page 143 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $6,027,000 ($1,741,000 in 2023, $1,161,000 in 2024, $1,906,000 in 2025, and $1,219,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-50-5050 - CRL Projects-Planning and Design be decreased by $8,334,000 ($411,632 in 2023, $2,709,544 in 2024, $3,381,995 in 2025, and $1,830,829 in 2026) and capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies by decreased by $21,016,000 ($2,338,368 in 2023, $4,340,456 in 2024, $7,793,005 in 2025, and $6,544,171 in 2026) to unfund planning, design, and delivery of the Green and Walkable Downtown - Emerging Opportunities project, the Jasper Avenue New Vision (102-109 Street) project, and the 103a Avenue Streetscaping projects project.

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

    1. That the CM-30-3030 - Open Spaces Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $300,000 (100,000 in 2023 and 200,000 in 2024) to fund Coronation District Park to Checkpoint 3 with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    2. That the CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $1,125,000 ($270,000 in 2023, $855,000 in 2024) to fund the Woodcroft Library Relocation and Expansion planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model Checkpoint 3 with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) and CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 612 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $16,500,000 ($6,000,000 in 2024, $5,500,000 in 2025 and $5,000,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, as outlined on page 184 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01393, be increased by $57,913,000 ($30,000,000 in 2026, $26,913,000 in 2027, and $1,000,000 in 2028) to fund delivery with funding sections 8, 12, 13 from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That capital profile CM-66-3400 - LRV Fleet and Equipment Renewal, as outlined on page 246 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, increase by $3,000,000 to fund all projects at 100 per cent listed on page 248 with funding coming from the Local Government Financial Framework.

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $1,200,000 ($280,000 in 2023, and $920,000 in 2024) to fund delivery of Baseball Diamonds at Brian Anderson Athletics Park with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $6,300,000 ($300,000 in 2023, $2,500,000 in 2024, $2,500,000 in 2025, and $1,000,000 in 2026) for delivery of Cemeteries - Northern Lights and South Haven (Phase 1 Completion), as outlined on page 654 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

     

    *Clerk's note: All the above-noted amendments and amendment to amendments on the 2023-2026 Capital Budget moved and seconded in section 8.1 were postponed to section 12 - Vote on Capital Budget Amendments - see section 12 for voting results.

     


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

    2023:

    That the 2023 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,237,373,000 and expenditures of $3,237,373,000.

    1. 2023 Revenue budget for Corporate Revenues, Corporate Expenditures and Revenues, be increased by $8,000,000 to reflect the increase in the EPCOR dividend and the 2023 expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures (Financial Strategies), Corporate Expenditures and Revenues be increased by $8,000,000.

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $83,826,000 and expenditures of $60,861,000.
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $17,440,000 and expenditures of $13,012,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes:

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,875,000 and expenditures of $6,875,000.
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $34,147,000 and expenditures of $34,147,000.
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $9,888,000 and expenditures of $9,888,000.

    4. Non-cash 2023 budget adjustments for amortization of $607,713,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000.

    2024:

    That the 2024 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,297,280,000 and expenditures of $3,297,280,000.

    1. 2024 Revenue budget for Corporate Revenues, Corporate Expenditures and Revenues, be increased by $8,000,000 to reflect the increase in the EPCOR dividend and the 2024 expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures (Financial Strategies), Corporate Expenditures and Revenues be increased by $8,000,000.

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $25,289,000 and expenditures of $20,001,000.
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $37,979,000 and expenditures of $32,031,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes:

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,874,000 and expenditures of $6,874,000. Page 1 of 3, November 14, 2022, City Council FCS01394 Attachment 1.
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $36,568,000 and expenditures of $36,568,000.
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $9,907,000 and expenditures of $9,907,000.

    4. Non-cash 2023 budget adjustments for amortization of $611,913,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000.

    2025:

    That the 2025 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,409,839,000 and expenditures of $3,409,839,000.

    1. 2025 Revenue budget for Corporate Revenues, Corporate Expenditures and Revenues, be increased by $8,000,000 to reflect the increase in the EPCOR dividend and the 2025 expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures (Financial Strategies), Corporate Expenditures and Revenues be increased by $8,000,000.

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $32,108,000 and expenditures of $24,159,000.
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $82,973,000 and expenditures of $74,854,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes:

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,879,000 and expenditures of $6,879,000.
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $42,730,000 and expenditures of $42,730,000.
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $10,849,000 and expenditures of $10,849,000.

    4. Non-cash 2023 budget adjustments for amortization of $616,413,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000.

    2026:

    That the 2026 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,512,732,000 and expenditures of $3,512,732,000.

    1. 2026 Revenue budget for Corporate Revenues, Corporate Expenditures and Revenues, be increased by $8,000,000 to reflect the increase in the EPCOR dividend and the 2026 expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures (Financial Strategies), Corporate Expenditures and Revenues be increased by $8,000,000.

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes:

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $33,946,000 and expenditures of $25,318,000. Page 2 of 3, November 14, 2022,City Council FCS01394 Attachment 1.
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $53,429,000 and expenditures of $45,418,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes:

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,883,000 and expenditures of $6,883,000.
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $46,652,000 and expenditures of $46,652,000.
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $12,659,000 and expenditures of $12,659,000.

    4. Non-cash 2023 budget adjustments for amortization of $620,213,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000.

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

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity, as outlined on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • 1.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity as shown on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $248,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Employee Mediation and Conflict Resolution, as outlined on page 115 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $623,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Employee Service Centre Resourcing, as outlined on page 116 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $330,000 in 2025 and $115,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Digital / Web Service Improvement, as outlined on page 125 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $721,000 in 2025 and $134,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded operating impacts of capital service package Corporate Digital Media Production as outlined on page 151 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budgets be reduced as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,052,000 in 2024, $112,000 in 2025, and $4,000 in 2026, and
    • Edmonton Transit Service branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $443,000 in 2023, $2,049,000 in 2024, $1,383,000 in 2025 and $13,000 in 2026, and revenue budget be reduced by $81,000 in 2024, $81,000 in 2025, and $6,000 in 2026,

    on an ongoing basis to remove the funded integrated service package for Metro to Blatchford Operating Impacts of Capital, as outlined on pages 155-156 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Research, Engagement and Communications branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $180,000 in 2025 and increased by $30,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the Public Engagement - Measuring Perception Drivers funded service package, as outlined on page 126 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $274,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the Workforce Data and Analytics funded service package, as outlined on page 132 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Corporate Procurement and Supply Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $390,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the funded Corporate Procurement and Supply Services Workforce Redevelopment service package, as outlined on page 134 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $264,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Operationalize Multilingual Framework, as outlined on page 113 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,595,000 in 2023 and increased by $1,595,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to delay the funded Corporate Integrated Data Solution service package by one year, as referenced on page 137 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 11.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 11 (Postponed):

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,595,000 in 2023, $3,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Corporate Integrated Data Solution as outlined on page 137 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating budget be reduced by $15,000,000 each year on a multi-year basis from 2023-2026 and returned to the tax levy as follows:

    1. By Administration undertaking a City-wide comprehensive corporate review of all programs and services, exercising hiring restraints into non-frontline vacant positions and reducing consultant use and fees, reviewing layers of accountability and internal facing services, without impacting front-line essential services with the requirement to reduce expenses each year by a minimum of $15,000,000, for a total amount of $60,000,000;

    2. By Administration identifying an additional minimum $240 million that City Council can transition to its directed priority areas of housing, climate change, public transit, and core services:

    a. That Administration bring back to Council at the January 25, 2023, City Council Non-regular meeting, a draft scope of work for the review as outlined in part 1 and 2 and that the draft scope of work include the following at a minimum:

      1. Exercise hiring restraints into non-frontline vacant positions based on finding efficiencies throughout the corporation with a focus on redundant and unfilled positions.
      2. Identify existing and new service lines that require additional resources and personnel to align with identified Council priorities.
      3. Focus on a reduction in consultant use and fees, review layers of accountability and opportunity to transition resources within internal facing services.  
      4. Conducts a thorough review of potential new revenue areas throughout the City of Edmonton and that they are brought back to Council for consideration in second quarter 2023.
      5. Recommendations to Council for the best ways the funds identified for reallocation can be used to leverage more funds from other orders of Government to focus on Council-designated priorities.
      6. Review all budget related policies and processes and return with a report for Council consideration that outlines learnings from the 2023-2026 budget process, potential changes, and options to consider related to a return to zero based budgeting. 

    3. That Administration provide monthly updates at City Council meetings throughout the 2023-2026 budget cycle.

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Edmonton Edge Fund Phase 1 service package as outlined on page 916 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from COVID-19 funds in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch On Demand Permanent Funding service package be funded, as outlined on page 211 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, as follows:

    • That the Edmonton Transit Service 2023-2026 branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $7,840,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis with funding coming from Financial Strategies (from the EPCOR Dividend); and
    • That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,657,000 in 2024, $193,000 in 2025 and $194,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis with funding coming from the tax levy.
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention service package, as outlined on page 187 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, as follows:

    • $12,500,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis with funding coming from Financial Strategies;
    • $6,170,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy.
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Affordable Housing Grant Program integrated service package be funded as follows: 

    • Assessment and Taxation branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $83,000 in 2023, and $1,000 in 2024; and
    • Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $6,000,000 in 2023, and $500,000 in 2024,

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 253-254 of Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,765,000 in 2023, $3,042,000 in 2024, $56,000 in 2025 and $54,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Transit Off Peak and On-Demand Service Growth service package, as outlined on page 912 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control Service Standards, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, be funded at 20 per cent on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy as follows:

    • 2023 - $274,600 (Community Standards and Neighbourhoods), and $3,768,000 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2024 - $3,724,800 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2025 - $2,476,800 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2026 - $721,400 (Parks and Roads Services)
  • 18.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 18 (Postponed):

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Standards be funded as follows:

    • 2023 - $20,213,000 ($1,373,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $18,840,000 Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2024 - $18,624,000 (Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2025 - $12,384,000 (Parks and Roads Services); and
    • 2026 - $3,607,000 (Parks and Roads Services),

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Tax Levy.

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,000,000 in 2023, $500,000 in 2024, on an ongoing basis to partially fund the Supplemental Community Energy Transition Implementation service package, as referenced on page 241 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Public Washroom Strategy integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $315,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis;
    • Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $122,000 in 2023 and ongoing basis;
    • Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,030,000 in 2023 and ongoing basis;
    • Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $24,000 in 2023 and ongoing basis; and
    • Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,216,600 in 2023 and ongoing basis,

    as outlined on pages 246-248 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis to fund the Support for Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Castledowns service package, as outlined on page 205 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to partially fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as referenced on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 22.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 22 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $600,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as outlined on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund 24/7 Crisis Diversion by $1,500,000 in 2023, $800,000 in 2024, $800,000 in 2025 and $800,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, with the funding being provided to REACH Edmonton for a period of four years, with funding coming from the tax levy for the purposes referenced on page 180 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Service report FCS01394.

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

    That the Assessment and Taxation branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $291,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis to fund the Development of Derelict Residential Subclass service package, as outlined on page 907 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Africa Centre Community Multicultural Centre, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $480,000 in 2023, and decreased by $84,000 in 2024 and $158,000 in 2025, on a multi-year basis starting in 2023 and ending at the end of 2026, to fund the Urban Farms and Gardens service package, as outlined on page 183 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $492,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Festival Support and Growth service package, as outlined on page 184 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package, as referenced on page 219 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 28.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 28 (Postponed):

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,740,000 in 2023, $4,150,000 in 2024, decreased by $750,000 in 2025 and increased by $1,120,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package as outlined in Attachment 2 on page 219 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $399,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026 and the revenue budget be increased by $77,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis for the reinstatement of Outdoor Pool Operating Seasons, as outlined on page 186 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS0139, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,098,500 in 2023, $170,000 in 2024, $253,500 in 2025 and $141,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Community Services department integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization, as referenced on pages 249-250 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 30.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 30 (Postponed):

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization be funded as follows:

    • $3,197,000 in 2023 ($2,997,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $200,000 Social Development);
    • $3,340,000 in 2024 ($3,140,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods,
    • $200,000 Social Development);
    • $507,000 in 2025 ($281,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods,
    • $226,000 Social Development); and
    • $282,000 in 2026 ($81,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $201,000 Social Development),

    on an ongoing basis modified from the service package, as outlined on page 249 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Heritage Council 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $400,000 in 2023, $250,000 in 2024, $200,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Reconciliation, Inclusion, Neighbourhoods, Capacity service package to fund at 50 per cent, as referenced on page 223 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $763,000 in 2023 to fund the increase in Sunday service hours on an ongoing basis under the Increased Access to Library Services service package, as outlined on page 226 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Urban Planning and Economy City Plan integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Development Services expenditure budget be increased by $1,200,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis, 
    • Economic Investment Services expenditure budget be increased by $64,000 in 2023, $63,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, 
    • Planning and Environment Services expenditure budget be increased by $1,151,000 in 2023, $578,000 in 2024 and decreased by $225,000 in 2025 and $117,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, and
    • Service Innovation and Performance expenditure budget be increased by $204,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis,

    as outlined on pages 202-204 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Planning and Environment Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,000,000 in 2023 and $4,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to fund Energy Transition Strategy Implementation Composite service package at 50 per cent of the funding, as outlined on page 239 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Planning and Environment Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, $500,000 in 2024, and $1,000,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis ending in 2026 to fund the Climate Adaptation Strategy Implementation Composite service package at 50 per cent of the funding referenced on page 238 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $959,000 in 2023, $9,500 in 2024 and $250 in 2025 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund 25 per cent of the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as referenced on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 36.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 36.2 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024 and $1,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy, and the grant be fully administered by the City of Edmonton and approved by the Community Services Advisory Board.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $178,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Edmonton Sport Council - Operating Support service package, as outlined on page 189 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $913,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project service package, as outlined on page 100 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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    *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 36.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 36.1 was moved to 9.1.36, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36.

     

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, $125,000 in 2024, and $575,000 in 2025  and a decrease of $1,200,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis only to fund the Do North Bid for Professional Triathlon Association Canadian Open service package, as outlined on page 10 in Addendum 1 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  •  

    *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 28.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,740,000 in 2023, $4,150,000 in 2024, decreased by $750,000 in 2025 and increased by $1,120,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package as outlined in Attachment 2 on page 219 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 28.1 was moved to 9.1.28, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 28.

     

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

    That the funded Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response integrated service package be reduced as follows, to remove all funding with the exception of the one-time prototype funding of $250,000 in 2024:

    • Community Standards and Neighborhoods branch expenditure budget reduced by $869,000 in 2023, $1,030,000 in 2024, $504,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026;
    • Parks and Road Services branch expenditure reduced by $1,171,000 in 2024 $4,000 in 2025 and $4,000 in 2026;
    • Social Development branch expenditure reduced by $1,267,000 in 2024 and reduced by $29,000 in 2025,

    on an ongoing basis as outlined on pages 108-109 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS0139, with funding from the Community Safety and Wellbeing funds held within Financial Strategies released. 

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $200,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to decrease the Arts Habitat Edmonton Service Agreement funded service package to $250,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 127 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the River Valley Trail Strategy integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2026;
    • Urban Planning and Economy branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $211,000 in 2023, $126,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025, and decreased by $75,000 in 2026,
      on a multi-year basis ending after 2026, as outlined on pages 200-201 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,000,000 in 2023, $3,000,000 in 2024, $1,000,000 in 2025, and $1,000,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 43.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 43 (Originally stated as Operating Budget Amendment 71) (Postponed):

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package on an ongoing basis with funding coming from the tax levy, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the revisions:

    • $1,000,000 in 2023
    • $3,000,000 in 2024
    • $1,500,000 in 2025
    • $1,500,000 in 2026
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,200,000 in 2023 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Funding for Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 44.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44 (Postponed):

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 44.2 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44 (Postponed):

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $260,000 in 2023, reduced by $60,000 in 2024, reduced by $100,000 in 2025 and reduced by $100,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis, to fund the Edmonton Community Development Corporation, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $413,000 in 2023, $6,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $9,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to fund the Tripartite Amenity Assessments service package, as outlined on page 221 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating budget be adjusted to reduce the Operational Planning for New River Valley Park integrated service package (River Valley Land Acquisition profile, CM-17-1001), as outlined on pages 161-163 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, leaving the operational minimum to maintain the property, with funding released to the tax levy. To be reduced as follows on an ongoing basis:

    • Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $20,000 in 2023, $45,000 in 2024, $51,000 in 2025, and by $82,000 in 2026,
    • Fleet and Facility Services branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $120,000 in 2023,
    • Parks and Roads Services branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $45,000 in 2023, and
    • Research, Engagement and Communications branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $36,000 in 2023.
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Corporate Revenues program revenue budget be increased by $420,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis by increasing the fees for Property Tax / Tax Levy Information to Lending Institutions Hard Copy and Electronic from $19 to $25 as outlined on page 334 in the Responses to City Council Questions on the 2023-2026 proposed operating budget (Sorted by Councillor).

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,578,600 in 2023 on an ongoing basis, to fund resources for enforcing excessive vehicle noise, as outlined in the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS01456, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $769,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund the Roadway and Other Service Asset Maintenance service package, as outlined on page 261 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $150,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending after 2026, to fund two archivists to work through the LGBTQ2S+ materials held with City Archives, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund building costs at the Bissell Centre, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies, if available, and the tax levy.

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $366,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project (Indigenous Peoples Experience) service package, as outlined on page 257 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,762,000 in 2023, decreased by $69,000 in 2024, increased by $7,000 in 2025 and increased by $5,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund resources for the purpose of traffic enforcement, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Expanded Community League Supports service package for $393,000 in 2023, $9,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026  on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 220 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund Tripartite Amenity Assessments service package for $413,000 in 2023, $6,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $9,000 in 2026, as outlined on page 221 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Fire Rescue Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $965,000 in 2025 and $3,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Technical Services - Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) IP Call Handling service package, as outlined on page 154 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 36.2 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024 and $1,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy, and the grant be fully administered by the City of Edmonton and approved by the Community Services Advisory Board.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 36.2 was moved to 9.1.36, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36.

     

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

    That the Office of the City Clerk branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $40,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to reduce the 2025 Election Costs funded service package to remove the new voter engagement process, as outlined on page 120 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 44.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Funding for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 44.1 was moved to 9.1.44, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44.

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,784,000 in 2023, $2,584,000 in 2024, and $2,467,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to fund the Parks and Open Spaces Inventory Growth Maintenance service package, as outlined on pages 260 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $200,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to fund the Jerry Forbes Centre with funding coming from Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies if available, otherwise from the tax levy.

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

    That the Edmonton Police Service 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $4,481,000 in 2023 and $5,842,000 in 2024 to eliminate the one-time multi-year funding for the Healthy Streets Operations Centre, as outlined on page 179 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies.

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $253,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the Expanding Diversity and Inclusion funded service package, as outlined on page 131 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026 on a multi-year basis to fund the Kids Kottage, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund held in Financial Strategies.

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

    That the Telus World of Science 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $100,000 in 2023, $78,000 in 2024, $81,000 in 2025 and $82,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation 2023-2026 service package, as outlined on page 230 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund held in Financial Strategies.

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,335,000 in 2023, $560,000 in 2024, decreased by $47,000 in 2025, and increased by $54,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to fund the Animal Welfare service package, as outlined on page 235 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $200,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund the agreement with Edmonton Humane Society of $150,000 and to fund a grant of $50,000 for Wild North, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the source of funding provided to the Edmonton Police Service for the Healthy Streets Operating Centre for 2023 and 2024, be changed from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund to multi-year funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 18.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Standards be funded as follows:

    • 2023 - $20,213,000 ($1,373,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $18,840,000 Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2024 - $18,624,000 (Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2025 - $12,384,000 (Parks and Roads Services); and
    • 2026 - $3,607,000 (Parks and Roads Services),

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Tax Levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 18.1 was moved to 9.1.18 as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 18.

     

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $287,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis and the revenue budget be decreased by $69,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the Historic Resource Management Strategy and begin work on the Community-specific Heritage Work as contemplated in the service package, as outlined on pages 194-195 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 22.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $600,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as outlined on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 22.1 was moved to 9.1.22, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 22.

     

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $10,220,000 in 2023 and $2,870,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One - Service Contribution service package, as outlined on page 909 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating consulting budget across all tax supported departments be decreased by $7,950,000 in 2023, and $1,900,000 in 2025, on a ongoing basis to reduce the Consulting Services budget to $5,000,000 annually, as outlined on page 13 in the Responses to City Council Questions on the 2023-2026 Proposed Operating Budget (Sorted by Question Number), with funding released to the tax levy.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 44.2 (Postponed):

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Funding for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 44.2 was moved to 9.1.44, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44.

     

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package on an ongoing basis with funding coming from the tax levy, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the revisions:

    • $1,000,000 in 2023
    • $3,000,000 in 2024
    • $1,500,000 in 2025
    • $1,500,000 in 2026

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 71 was moved to 9.1.43, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 43.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 30.1 (Postponed):

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization be funded as follows:

    • $3,197,000 in 2023 ($2,997,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $200,000 Social Development);
    • $3,340,000 in 2024 ($3,140,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods,
    • $200,000 Social Development);
    • $507,000 in 2025 ($281,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods,
    • $226,000 Social Development); and
    • $282,000 in 2026 ($81,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $201,000 Social Development),

    on an ongoing basis modified from the service package, as outlined on page 249 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 30.1 was moved to 9.1.30, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 30.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 11.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,595,000 in 2023, $3,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Corporate Integrated Data Solution, as outlined on page 137 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 11.1 was moved to 9.1.11, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 11.

     

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $30,000 in 2023, $101,000 in 2024, $108,000 in 2025 and $45,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 60 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the funding released to the tax levy.

     

  • *Clerk's note: The following Amendment has been included in the minutes here, as it was originally stated, however, it does not have an item number as the City Clerk aligned the Amendment to the appropriate Amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 1.1 (Postponed):

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

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity, as outlined on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 1.1 was moved to 9.1.1, as it was an Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 1.

     

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

    That the Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,109,000 in 2024, on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Public Library - Heritage Valley Expansion service package, as outlined on page 225 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $447,000 in 2023, on a one-time basis to fund the River Valley Parks and Facilities - Heritage Valley Project Development service package, as outlined on page 185 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $478,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Reduce Free EPark Parking from 30 to 15 minutes’ revenue option on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

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

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $195,000 in 2023 and $65,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Introduce Sunday Paid Parking’ revenue option on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $638,000 in 2023 and $212,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to adopt the Extend Operational Hours for 'All EPark Zones' revenue option as outlined on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

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

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $113,000 in 2023 and $37,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis as referenced in the ‘On-Street Hourly Rate Increase’ revenue option as outlined on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by up to $4,000,000 in 2025 on a one-time basis to fund the Edmonton Ski Lodge Replacement service package, as outlined on page 12 in Addendum 1 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget - corporate expenditures and revenues - be increased by $18,062,000 in 2023, $19,057,000 in 2024, $20,096,000 in 2025, and $21,171,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the introduction of a new multi-year Dedicated Renewal Fund with successive one per cent annual increases.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget for Edmonton Arts Council be reduced by $1,100,000 on an ongoing basis with funding released to the tax levy and that the funding agreement with the Arts Council reflect these reductions.

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,300,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund an increase in grass trimming from two times per year to four times per year, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Municipal Drug Poisoning Response integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $25,000 in 2023, and 
    • Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $345,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, 

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 251-252 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Tax Levy.

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $300,000 in 2024, $300,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026, and $185,000 in 2027 on an ongoing basis to reduce base funding to Edmonton Health City.

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,051,000 in 2023, $500,500 in 2024, and $500,500 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to partially fund the Recreation Partnership and Facility Investment Programs service package, as outlined on page 234 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $700,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to reduce the funded service package for Anti-Racism Grants, as outlined on page 129 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.
    2. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $700,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to provide additional funding for the Community Safety and Well-being Grants funded service package, as outlined on page 130 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $1,092,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis by implementing the 2023 price increase scenario of two per cent, as outlined on page 267 of Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01394, increasing revenue from user fees.

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $646,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund the wages and benefits of 10 temporary transit cleaners to convert from temporary to permanent full-time equivalents, with funding coming from the tax levy.

     

    *Clerk's note: All the above-noted amendments and amendment to amendments on the 2023-2026 Operating Budget moved and seconded in section 9.1 were postponed to section 13 - Vote on Operating Budget Amendments - see section 13 for voting results.

     


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

    That the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01478, 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)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That the November 30, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01609, be received for information.
    2. That Attachment 1 of the November 30, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01609 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That the Revised Key Terms of Contract in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2022, 
      City Operations report CO01527, be approved and that it replace the Key Terms of Contract in Attachment 2 to City Operations report CO00171.
    2. That the November 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01527 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, until the contract agreement is finalized.
    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:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 11.2.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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 private at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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

    • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
    • M. Dorval, Employee Services

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • R. Strong, Employee Services
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    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 2:25 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022.


  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617, be received for information.
    2. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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


  • Part 1 of Motion, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    1. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617, be received for information.

    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)
  • Part 2 of Motion, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    2. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

    Summary of Council's Decision on item 11.2:

    1. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617, be received for information.
    2. That the December 13, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01617 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

*Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed in item 8.1 at the December 7, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Amendments were randomized (with the exception of Mayor A. Sohi's amendments) for voting purposes after being put on the floor and numbered for tracking purposes. Prior to voting on the Mayor's amendments on items 12.3 to 12.19, Mayor A. Sohi called for any withdrawals on amendments to the Capital Budget. Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew Capital Budget amendments 39 and 40. Amendments were voted on in the following order:

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That capital profile CM-60-1425 - Radio Life Cycle, as outlined on page 147 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $9,995,000 ($2,946,000 in 2023, $2,946,000 in 2024, $3,667,000 in 2025, and $436,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That capital profile CM-60-1460 - Police IT - Applications Sustainment, as outlined on page 279 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $14,154,000 ($3,185,000 in 2023, $3,519,000 in 2024, $3,787,000 in 2025, and $3,663,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation made a presentation and answered questions on items 12.3 to 12.19:

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions on items 12.3 to 12.19:

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 373 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

  • 1.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 1 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 27), put:

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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 373 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

    That the 100 Street Pedestrian Bridge project under composite capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies Delivery, as outlined on page 273 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be halted at Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 and that the profile be reduced by $17,580,000 ($1,080,000 in 2023, $7,978,000 in 2024, $7,978,000 in 2025 and $544,000 in 2026) of Debt Community Revitalization Levy Downtown funding to unfund the delivery portion of the project.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 2, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth be decreased by $2,500,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $2,000,000 in 2024) to eliminate design of the co-location housing project for Walker Fire Station and undertake a standardized design to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 for both Cumberland and Walker Fire 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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 3, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-25-1001 - Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget be reduced by $11,200,000 ($2,800,000 in 2023, $2,800,000 in 2024, $2,800,000 in 2025 and $2,800,000 in 2026) of Fleet Services Replacement Reserve funding, with funding redirected to Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 4, put:

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

    That new capital profile 23-24-0300 - High Level Bridge Rehabilitation, as outlined on page 496 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved with the following change: reduced by $70,000,000 ($25,000,000 in 2026, $25,000,000 in 2027 and $20,000,000 in 2028) of Tax-Supported Debt to deliver planning, design and delivery of the rehabilitation scenario B1 plus the widening of the east sidewalk to 3.7 meters.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 5, put:

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

    That capital profile 23-21-4000 - LRT Tunnel Intruder Technology, as outlined on page 114 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, in the amount of $3,800,000 funded by Pay-As-You-Go, be unfunded and that the project be cancelled.

  • Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 5:

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

    That "and that the project be cancelled", be deleted.

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "and that the project be cancelled." was deleted.

    Not put to vote


  • Capital Budget Amendment 5, put:

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

    That capital profile 23-21-4000 - LRT Tunnel Intruder Technology, as outlined on page 114 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, in the amount of $3,800,000 funded by Pay-As-You-Go, be unfunded.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 6, put:

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

    That capital profile 19-90-4100 - Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development, as outlined on page 663 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $22,925,000 in 2023 for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve. 

  • 6.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 6 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 52), put:

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

    That amendment 6.00 be amended by deleting "$22,925,000 in 2023 for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding added coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve" and replace with "$91,700,000 ($22,925,000 in 2023, $22,925,000 in 2024, $22,925,000 in 2025 and $22,925,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding added coming from Pay-As-You-Go".

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor M. Janz withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 6, put:

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

    That capital profile 19-90-4100 - Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development, as outlined on page 663 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $22,925,000 in 2023 for planning, design and delivery of Affordable Housing 2023-2026 Growth with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization 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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 7, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved with the following change: for $100,000,000 ($5,950,000 in 2023, $26,750,000 in 2024, $33,650,000 in 2025, and $33,650,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 1 project with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 7.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7:

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

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved with the following changes:  

    • $30,000,000 to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 3;
    • $70,000,000 held in abeyance, pending a report from Administration outlining all active transportation infrastructure investments for 2023-2026 contained within other mobility projects including but not limited to: Bike network expansion, High level bridge rehabilitation, Transportation neighbourhood renewal, Gateway Blvd Renewal (University Ave to 82 Ave),  Edmonton-Strathcona County Pedestrian Bridge, Terwillegar Drive, Yellowhead Trail project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • 7.2 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7:

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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford re-stated the amendment to the amendment so that it reads as follows:

    That new capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved with the following change: for $100,000,000 ($5,950,000 in 2023, $26,750,000 in 2024, $33,650,000 in 2025, and $33,650,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 3 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • 7.3 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That new capital profile CM-20-0310 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 1, as outlined on pages 4-6 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved with the following change: for $50,000,000 ($2,874,400 in 2023, $13,143,600 in 2024, $16,553,150 in 2025, and $17,428,850 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 1 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    Withdrawn


  • 7.4 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved for $95,766,000 ($10,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $28,808,000 in 2025, $32,308,000 in 2026) to plan, design and deliver the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project for 2023 to 2026, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget.

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

    Withdrawn


  • 7.5 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 7 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 51):

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved for $201,000,000 ($16,000,000 in 2023, $24,650,000 in 2024, $33,800,000 in 2025, $37,300,000 in 2026, $31,800,000 in 2027, $22,650,000 in 2028, $20,650,000 in 2029 and $14,150,000 in 2030) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Lane Implementation Approach 3 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor M. Janz withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 7, put:

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

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-0330 - Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3, as outlined on pages 10-12 in Attachment 3 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, be approved with the following change: for $100,000,000 ($5,950,000 in 2023, $26,750,000 in 2024, $33,650,000 in 2025, and $33,650,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design, and delivery of the Bike Plan Implementation Approach 3 project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (4)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 8, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-10-0001- Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades be approved for $53,000,000 ($5,000,000 in 2023, $16,000,000 in 2024, $22,000,000 in 2025 and $10,000,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery of deep energy retrofits of City facilities undergoing renewal in support of Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    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 9, put (Re-stated):

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

    That new capital profile CM-17-2000 - Emissions Neutral City Fleet and Equipment be approved for $11,200,000 ($1,200,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $3,000,000 in 2025, and $5,000,000 in 2026) for planning, design and delivery of Emissions Neutral City Fleet and Equipment with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-3100 - Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections, as outlined on page 673 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $13,615,000 ($3,500,000 in 2023, $3,500,000 in 2024, $3,300,000 in 2025 and $3,315,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 10.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 10 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 29):

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

    That the following be added at the end, "and that public engagement expenditures are limited to two per cent of the total budget".

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

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 10, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-3100 - Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections, as outlined on page 673 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be approved for $13,615,000 ($3,500,000 in 2023, $3,500,000 in 2024, $3,300,000 in 2025 and $3,315,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    That new capital profile CM-83-0001 - District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, as outlined on page 666 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $34,500,000 ($1,725,000 in 2023, $8,625,000 in 2024, $10,350,000 in 2025 and $13,800,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery with funds coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

  • 11.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 11:

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

    That the amendment be amended as follows:

    • Delete "$34,500,000 ($1,725,000 in 2023, $8,625,000 in 2024, $10,350,000 in 2025 and $13,800,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt", and
    • Replace with "$8,250,000 ($1,650,000 in 2023, $2,062,500 in 2024, $2,475,000 in 2025 and $2,062,500 in 2026) to fund planning and design of upgrades to checkpoint 3 for District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go".

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Not put to vote


  • Capital Budget Amendment 11, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-83-0001 - District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, as outlined on page 666 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be approved for $34,500,000 ($1,725,000 in 2023, $8,625,000 in 2024, $10,350,000 in 2025 and $13,800,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    In Favour (11)A. Sohi, T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, A. Knack, A. Paquette, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Tang
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and J. Rice
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 12, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $2,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023, $850,000 in 2024, and $650,000 in 2025) for planning and design and CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $5,100,000 ($1,500,000 in 2024, and $3,600,000 in 2025) to fund delivery of Transit Priority Measures Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 13, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $5,500,000 ($1,000,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $2,000,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 2 of the semi-exclusive routes B1 and B2 from the City Plan Mass Transit Network, as outlined on page 4 in Attachment 2 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 14, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $750,000 ($750,000 in 2023) for planning and design and capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $6,550,000 ($6,100,000 in 2024, and $450,000 in 2025) for delivery of 137 Avenue / Anthony Henday Drive Ramps, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 15, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-20-3102 - Chinatown Infrastructure Improvements be approved for $10,100,000 ($700,000 in 2023, $2,250,000 in 2024, $5,450,000 in 2025, and $1,700,000 in 2026) for planning, design, and delivery of 97 Street Streetscape, 107A Avenue Streetscape, and McCauley Neighbourhood Renewal Streetscapes in Chinatown and Mary Burlie Park, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 16, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-40-4040 - Building Great Neighbourhoods: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $780,000 ($330,000 in 2023, $150,000 in 2024, $150,000 in 2025 and $150,000 in 2026) for planning and design and CM-40-9000 Building Great Neighbourhoods Delivery-Growth be increased by $7,600,000 ($1,575,000 in 2023, $1,275,000 in 2024, $1,975,000 in 2025 and $2,775,000 in 2026) for delivery of the Corner Stores Program, as outlined on page 674 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 17, put:

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

    That capital profile 16-66-7020 - LRT Preliminary Design: Metro Line: Blatchford to Campbell Road be increased by $20,000,000 ($2,000,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, $2,000,000 in 2025, and $14,000,000 in 2026) for land acquisition required for the construction of the Metro Line light-rail transit (LRT) from Blatchford to Castle Downs, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library
  • G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library
  • Capital Budget Amendment 42, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-0051 - Library Materials, as outlined on page 618 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, Pay-As-You-Go funding be decreased by $12,333,336 ($3,083,334 in 2023, $3,083,334 in 2024, $3,083,334 in 2025, and $3,083,334 in 2026).

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 26, put:

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

    That capital profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, as outlined on page 235 in Appendix A of the December 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be reduced by $49,500,000 with the following adjustments:

    • Release of $44,900,000 in Tax-Supported Debt ($2,500,000 in 2022, $14,300,000 in 2023, $23,700,000 in 2024 and $4,400,000 in 2025);
    • Release of $5,400,000 in Partnership Funding in 2025; and increase of Pay-As-You-Go funding of $800,000 in 2022 to fund actual and committed expenditures incurred to date.
    In Favour (3)A. Salvador, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (3 to 10)

    *Clerk's note: The amendment was defeated, therefore, Councillor M. Janz's amendment to the amendment could be voted on. As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.


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

    26.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 26 (Originally stated as Capital Budget Amendment 49 and Re-stated as follows)

    That capital profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II (as per page 235 of Appendix A) be reduced by $49,500,000 with the following adjustments:

    • Release of $44,900,000 in Tax-Supported Debt ($2,500,000 in 2022, $14,300,000 in 2023, $23,700,000 in 2024 and $4,400,000 in 2025);
    • Release of $5,400,000 in Partnership Funding in 2025; and
    • Increase of Pay-As-You-Go funding of $800,000 in 2022 to fund actual and committed expenditures incurred to date,

    and that capital profile CM-12-0300 - Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement be increased by $25,000,000 ($2,000,000 in 2023, $5,000,000 in 2024, $8,000,000 in 2025 and $10,000,000 in 2026) for the planning, design and delivery of critical infrastructure renewal of the existing zoo assets in place of the Nature’s Wild Backyard Phase II project, with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

    In Favour (7)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 6)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 30, put:

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

    That capital profile 25-21-1000 - LRV Replacements, as outlined on page 238 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, recommended funding be reduced by $55,000,000 ($36,000,000 in 2025, $19,000,000 in 2026) of Tax-Supported Debt.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 30 was postponed to later on the agenda - see item 12.64 for final voting result.


  • Capital Budget Amendment 47, put:

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

    That capital profile 23-21-3002 - Train to Wayside Technology, as outlined on pages 120-122 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, in the amount of $8,000,000, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go be unfunded.

    In Favour (12)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
    Opposed (1)A. Knack
    Carried (12 to 1)

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "and the project cancelled" was deleted after "be unfunded".


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 22, put:

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

    That Neighbourhood Renewal Reserve funding recommended for capital profile CM-27-0000 - Transportation: Neighbourhood Alley Renewal Program be decreased by $40,000,000 ($10,000,000 in 2023, $10,000,000 in 2024, $10,000,000 in 2025 and $10,000,000 in 2026).

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 60, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-50-5050 - CRL Projects-Planning and Design be decreased by $8,334,000 ($411,632 in 2023, $2,709,544 in 2024, $3,381,995 in 2025, and $1,830,829 in 2026) and capital profile CM-74-4100 - Downtown Community Revitalization Levies by decreased by $21,016,000 ($2,338,368 in 2023, $4,340,456 in 2024, $7,793,005 in 2025, and $6,544,171 in 2026) to unfund planning, design, and delivery of the Green and Walkable Downtown - Emerging Opportunities project, the Jasper Avenue New Vision (102-109 Street) project, and the 103a Avenue Streetscaping projects project.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Tomaras, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 48, put:

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

    That capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library be reduced to $185,000,000 and the following amounts to be released and adjusted: Tax-Supported Debt $125,637,000 be released as follows: ($9,312,000 in 2022, $22,100,000 in 2023, $74,350,000 in 2024, $63,500,000 in 2025); The following is to be added back into the profile: $1,500,000 in 2026 and $42,125,000 in 2027 and beyond.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 32, put (Re-stated):

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

    That capital profile CM-66-3600 - Bus Fleet and Equipment Rehab and Replacement, as outlined on page 502 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, recommended funding be reduced by $13,255,900 ($6,400,000 in 2023, $2,285,300 in 2024, $2,285,300 in 2025, and $2,285,300 in 2026), with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Capital Budget Amendment 50, put:

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

    That capital profile 21-32-9101 - William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation be decreased by $50,760,000 ($20,000,000 in 2023, $20,000,000 in 2024 and $10,760,000 in 2025) to remove the growth funding as outlined on page 472 Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393.

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

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • R. Anderson, Edmonton Police Service
  • L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service

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. Corbould, City Manager
  • Capital Budget Amendment 43, put:

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

    That Pay-As-You-Go funding recommended for capital profile CM-60-1461 - Police IT - Applications Enhancement, as outlined on page 275 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be reduced by $4,295,000 ($1,073,750 in 2023, $1,073,750 in 2024, $1,073,750 in 2025, and $1,073,750 in 2026).

    In Favour (6)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Opposed (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 7)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 44, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-12-0300 - Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget be decreased by $3,600,000 ($150,000 in 2023, $800,000 in 2024, $1,900,000 in 2025 and $750,000 in 2026) in Pay-As-You-Go funding to remove all growth components from the profile.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 31, put (Re-stated):

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

    That capital profile CM-35-0000 - Open Spaces: Soft Landscaping: Renewal, as outlined on page 468 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, recommended funding be reduced by $6,250,000 in 2023, with the funding released to Pay-As-You-Go.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Young, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 19, put (Re-stated):

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

    That capital profile CM-17-3017 - Natural Area Acquisition, as outlined in page 328 of Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased to $10,000,000 ($875,000 in 2023, $875,000 in 2024, $875,000 in 2025, and $875,000 in 2026) to support the acquisition of natural areas, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "by" was changed to "to" before "$10,000,000". Capital Budget Amendment 19 was voted on and passed. At the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Capital Budget Amendment 19 was reconsidered - see item 12.33 for final voting result.


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

    That the following motion passed at the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, be reconsidered:

    That capital profile CM-17-3017 - Natural Area Acquisition, as outlined in page 328 of Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $10,000,000 ($875,000 in 2023, $875,000 in 2024, $875,000 in 2025, and $875,000 in 2026) to support the acquisition of natural areas, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 19, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-17-3017 - Natural Area Acquisition, as outlined on page 328 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased to $10,000,000 ($875,000 in 2023, $875,000 in 2024, $875,000 in 2025, and $875,000 in 2026) to support the acquisition of natural areas, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    Opposed (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
    Defeated (0 to 13)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 38, put:

    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That new capital profile 23-40-9030 - Balwin/Belvedere Revitalization be approved for $6,600,000 ($700,000 in 2023, $4,900,000 in 2024 and $1,000,000 in 2025) of Tax-Supported Debt to fund the Open Spaces projects already at checkpoint 3 and $15,400,000 ($4,000,000 in 2024, $6,700,000 in 2025 and $4,700,000 in 2026) of Tax-Supported Debt to be held in abeyance until the corresponding Transportation projects reach checkpoint 3.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 41, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-30-0001 - Nature Based Climate Solutions be approved for $4,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $1,500,000 in 2024, $1,500,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) to plan and design Nature Based Climate Solutions with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    Clerk's note: At the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Capital Budget Amendment 41 was reconsidered - see item 12.36 for final voting result.


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

    That the following motion passed at the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, be reconsidered:

    That new capital profile CM-30-0001 - Nature Based Climate Solutions be approved for $4,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $1,500,000 in 2024, $1,500,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) to plan and design Nature Based Climate Solutions with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 41, put:

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

    That new capital profile CM-30-0001 - Nature Based Climate Solutions be approved for $4,000,000 ($500,000 in 2023 and $1,500,000 in 2024, $1,500,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) to plan and design Nature Based Climate Solutions, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    Opposed (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
    Defeated (0 to 13)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 45, put (Re-stated):

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 669 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $35,000,000 planning, design and delivery of the Edmonton Coliseum Demolition as follows:

    • $17,500,000 ($2,500,000 in 2025, $8,000,000 in 2026, $6,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028) from Pay-As-You-Go.
    • $17,500,000 ($2,500,000 in 2025, $8,000,000 in 2026, $6,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028) interim financed from Land Enterprise Retained Earnings, and

    that Administration return in the Spring 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment with a plan to repay Land Enterprise Retained earnings over a period not to exceed five years.

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

    *Clerk's note: At the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Capital Budget Amendment 45 was reconsidered - see item 12.38 for final voting result.


A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the following motion passed at the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, be reconsidered:

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 669 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $35,000,000 planning, design and delivery of the Edmonton Coliseum Demolition as follows:

    • $17,500,000 ($2,500,000 in 2025, $8,000,000 in 2026, $6,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028) from Pay-As-You-Go.
    • $17,500,000 ($2,500,000 in 2025, $8,000,000 in 2026, $6,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028) interim financed from Land Enterprise Retained Earnings,
    • and that Administration return in the Spring 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment with a plan to repay Land Enterprise Retained earnings over a period not to exceed five years.
    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)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 45, put (Re-stated):

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 669 in Appendix E of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS10393, be increased by $35,000,000 planning, design and delivery of the Edmonton Coliseum Demolition as follows:

    • $15,750,000 ($2,250,000 in 2025, $7,200,000 in 2026, $5,400,000 in 2027 and $900,000 in 2028) from Pay-As-You-Go;
    • $19,250,000 ($2,750,000 in 2025, $8,800,000 in 2026, $6,600,000 in 2027 and $1,100,000 in 2028) interim financed from Land Enterprise Retained Earnings; and
    • That Administration return in the Spring 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment with a plan to repay Land Enterprise Retained Earnings over a period not to exceed five years.

    Due Date: Spring 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

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

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
  • P. Ladoucuer, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 62:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) and CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 612 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $16,500,000 ($6,000,000 in 2024, $5,500,000 in 2025 and $5,000,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

  • 62.1 Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 62, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) to fund planning, design of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (6)A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 6)

    *Clerk's note: Councillor A. Knack withdrew the amendment after Councillor J. Rice had moved the amendment to the amendment. 62.1 Amendment to Amendment Capital Budget 62 was voted on and passed. At the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Capital Budget Amendment 62.1 was reconsidered - see item 12.40 for final voting result.


  • Capital Budget Amendment 62:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

     

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) and CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth, as outlined on page 612 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $16,500,000 ($6,000,000 in 2024, $5,500,000 in 2025 and $5,000,000 in 2026) to fund planning, design and delivery of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

     

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the following motion passed at the December 15, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, be reconsidered:

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) to fund planning, design of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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
    Opposed (1)S. Hamilton
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 62, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,300,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $700,000 in 2024) to fund planning, design of Intersection Improvements Composite Program, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 36, put:

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

    That capital profile CM 30-3030 - Open Space Planning & Design - Growth be increased by $100,000 in 2023 for planning and design of Heritage Valley District Park Phase 2 - shared amenities - stage 1 including tennis courts to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (6)A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 6)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • P. Ladoucuer, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 25, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-10-1010 - Facility: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $800,000 ($400,000 in 2023 and $400,000 in 2024) to fund planning and design to advance the Riverbend Library Relocation to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (6)A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 53, put:

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

    That capital profiles CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design Growth be increased by $290,000 ($150,000 in 2023 and $140,000 in 2024) and CM-99-9000 Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $3,710,000 ($410,000 in 2024, $3,000,000 in 2025 and $300,000 in 2026) for delivery of the Londonderry District Park - Phase 1 project, as outlined on page 657 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (6)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (6 to 6)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 66:

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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $6,300,000 ($300,000 in 2023, $2,500,000 in 2024, $2,500,000 in 2025, and $1,000,000 in 2026) for delivery of Cemeteries - Northern Lights and South Haven (Phase 1 Completion), as outlined on page 654 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladoucuer, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 46, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 541 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $1,350,000 ($600,000 in 2023 and $750,000 in 2024) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 of 101 Avenue (76 Street to 50 Street) Streetscape, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 63:

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

    That capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, as outlined on page 184 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $57,913,000 ($30,000,000 in 2026, $26,913,000 in 2027, and $1,000,000 in 2028) to fund delivery with funding coming from Tax-Supported Debt.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 35, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $300,000 ($120,000 in 2025 and $180,000 in 2026) for planning and design to Checkpoint 3 of the School and Community Park Development (Base Level Park Development) for Cavanagh school/community park, as outlined on page 672 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $1,000,000 ($650,000 in 2023 and $350,000 in 2024) for planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3 for the Windermere Transit Centre and the Park and Ride, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $1,200,000 ($280,000 in 2023, and $920,000 in 2024) to fund delivery of Baseball Diamonds at Brian Anderson Athletics Park, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 56, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1425 - Radio Life Cycle, as outlined on page 147 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $9,995,000 ($2,946,000 in 2023, $2,946,000 in 2024, $3,667,000 in 2025, and $436,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 18, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth, as outlined on page 671 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $300,000 ($100,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025) for Castledowns District Park Concept Plan to include the addition of artificial turf facility to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 37:

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $660,000 ($200,000 in 2024, 230,000 in 2025 and $230,000 in 2026) for planning and design to checkpoint 3 of Community Parks Amenities, as outlined on page 657 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go. 

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

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 59, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1771 - Police Equipment, as outlined on page 143 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01393, be increased by $6,027,000 ($1,741,000 in 2023, $1,161,000 in 2024, $1,906,000 in 2025, and $1,219,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth - be increased by $310,000 ($200,000 in 2023, and $110,000 in 2024) to fund planning and design and CM-99-9000- Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $2,790,000 ($500,000 in 2024, $1,790,000 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2026) for delivery of Albany Urban Village and Carlton Village Parks to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 5, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack
    1. That the CM-30-3030 - Open Spaces Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $300,000 (100,000 in 2023 and 200,000 in 2024) to fund Coronation District Park to checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.
    2. That the CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $1,125,000 ($270,000 in 2023, $855,000 in 2024) to fund the Woodcroft Library Relocation and Expansion planning and design to Project Development and Delivery Model checkpoint 3, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That new capital profile 23-66-1000 - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) - Capital Funding Split (page 1 of Attachment 3) be approved for $10,600,000 ($6,700,000 in 2023, and $3,900,000 in 2024) with funding coming from Pay-as-You-Go.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Capital Budget Amendment 57, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1433 - Police IT - Infrastructure Sustainment, as outlined on page 283 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $20,923,000 ($8,232,000 in 2023, $3,962,000 in 2024, $4,816,000 in 2025, and $3,913,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    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)

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
  • L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service
  • N. Mendoza, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Commission
  • R. Anderson, Edmonton Police Service

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 58, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-60-1460 - Police IT - Applications Sustainment, as outlined on page 279 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be increased by $14,154,000 ($3,185,000 in 2023, $3,519,000 in 2024, $3,787,000 in 2025, and $3,663,000 in 2026) to deliver the renewal composite at 100 per cent of its ideal investment level with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

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

    That capital profile CM-66-3400 - LRV Fleet & Equipment Renewal, as outlined on page 246 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, increase by $3,000,000 to fund all projects at 100 per cent listed on page 248 with funding coming from the Local Government Financial Framework.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Capital Budget Amendment 54, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $15,355,000 ($1,535,000 in 2023, $9,600,000 in 2024, and $4,220,000 in 2025) to fund the 167 Avenue (76 Street - 52A Street) 4 Lane Widening project for delivery, as outlined on page 660 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


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

    That capital profile CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth be increased by $5,720,000 ($575,000 in 2023 and $5,145,000 in 2024) for 66 Street (158 Avenue to 167 Avenue) 4 Lane Widening, as outlined on page 661 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 33:

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

    That capital profile CM-50-5050, project Jasper Avenue New Vision (102-109 Street), as outlined on page 372 in Attachment 1 of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS013933, in the proposed 2023-2026 capital budget be delayed.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 60 was defeated, therefore, this related amendment was not put to vote.

    Not put to vote


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • T. Lumsden, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • N. Osaduik, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 21:

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

    1. That funding for the following profiles be approved and be held in abeyance until a report returns, addressing the items in part 2:

    • CM-17-5046 - Edmonton Exhibition Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • CM-17-5047 - River Crossing Redevelopment -with the exception of $ 500,000
    • CM-16-2015 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Acquisition
    • CM-16-2010 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000
    • CM-16-2020 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000 
    • CM-16-2025 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development Acquisition
    • CM-17-5045 - Transforming Surplus City Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • 14-02-2106 - Blatchford Redevelopment Implementation - with the exception of $68,000,000

    2. That Administration provide a report on the previous work related to the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Municipal Development Corporation, based on the following principles:

    • Create a new, third party corporate entity that would develop City owned land (including residential and non-residential land), sell developed land on open market to builders and partner with other private sector companies in development opportunities;
    • The Municipal Development Corporation would include a Board of Directors appointed by Council;
    • The City would be the sole Shareholder;
    • All city owned land ready for development transferred to Municipal Development Corporation, including but not limited to:
      • Blatchford;
      • Exhibition Lands;
      • Rossdale;
      • Enterprise Lands.
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 21:

    That "Rossdale", be deleted in Part 2.

    In Favour (9)A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (4)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Amendment to Capital Budget Amendment 21, as Amended:

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

    That a fifth bullet in Part 2., be added as follows:

    • Engagement with Indigenous communities.
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Capital Budget Amendment 21, as Amended, put:

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

    1. That funding for the following profiles be approved and be held in abeyance until a report returns, addressing the items in part 2:

    • CM-17-5046 - Edmonton Exhibition Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • CM-17-5047 - River Crossing Redevelopment -with the exception of $ 500,000
    • CM-16-2015 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Acquisition
    • CM-16-2010 - Industrial-Commercial-Investment Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000
    • CM-16-2020 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development - with the exception of $4,000,000
    • CM-16-2025 - Residential / Mixed Use Land Development Acquisition
    • CM-17-5045 - Transforming Surplus City Lands - with the exception of $500,000
    • 14-02-2106 - Blatchford Redevelopment Implementation - with the exception of $68,000,000

    2. That Administration provide a report on the previous work related to the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Municipal Development Corporation, based on the following principles:

    • Create a new, third party corporate entity that would develop City owned land (including residential and non-residential land), sell developed land on open market to builders and partner with other private sector companies in development opportunities;
    • The Municipal Development Corporation would include a Board of Directors appointed by Council;
    • The City would be the sole Shareholder;
    • All city owned land ready for development transferred to Municipal Development Corporation, including but not limited to:
      • Blatchford;
      • Exhibition Lands;
      • Enterprise Lands.
    • Engagement with Indigenous communities.
    In Favour (5)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (5 to 8)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Capital Budget Amendment 30 (Re-stated):

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

    That funding for Capital Profile 25-21-1000 LRV Replacements, as outlined on page 238 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be held in abeyance until a report returns and that Administration provide a report that provides a business case for light-rail vehicle (LRV) replacement that includes industry best practice, system reliability and value for money.

  • Moved by:A. Paquette

    That the debate be limited on Capital Budget Amendment 30.

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

    *Clerk’s note: The voting requirement for limit the debate is 2/3 Present Or Informally by Unanimous Consent. In the absence of unanimous consent, Councillor A. Paquette moved the motion to limit the debate on Capital Budget Amendment 30. The motion was defeated.


  • Capital Budget Amendment 30, put (Re-stated):

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

    That funding for Capital Profile 25-21-1000 LRV Replacements, as outlined on page 238 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01393, be held in abeyance until a report returns and that Administration provide a report that provides a business case for light-rail vehicle (LRV) replacement that includes industry best practice, system reliability and value for money.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Capital Budget Amendment 23, put:

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

    That $291,000,000 of Tax Supported Debt in capital profile 20-20-2022 - New Transit Bus Garage Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget be held in abeyance pending confirmation of funding from other levels of governments ($33,500,000 in 2024, $89,000,000 in 2025, $92,500,000 in 2026, $63,250,000 in 2027 and $12,750,000 in 2028).

    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)

*Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed in item 8.1 at the December 7, 2022, City Council - Budget continuation meeting, Amendments were randomized (with the exception of Mayor A. Sohi's amendments) for voting purposes after being put on the floor and numbered for tracking purposes. Operating Budget amendments were voted on in the following order:

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions on items 13.1 to 13.36:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • N. Devlin, Employee Services
  • K. Buckley, Employee Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • G. Fairbank, Employee Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • C. McKeown, City Operations

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 1:

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

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity, as outlined on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • 1.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity, as outlined on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

    That the Human Resources Strategic Services, Learning and Organization Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $510,000 in 2025, and increased by $75,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Develop Leadership Capacity, as outlined on page 114 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 2, put:

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $248,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Employee Mediation and Conflict Resolution, as outlined on page 115 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $623,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Employee Service Centre Resourcing as outlined on page 116 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 4, put:

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $330,000 in 2025 and $115,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Digital / Web Service Improvement, as outlined on page 125 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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 5, put:

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $721,000 in 2025 and $134,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded operating impacts of capital service package Corporate Digital Media Production, as outlined on page 151 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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 6, put:

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budgets be reduced as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,052,000 in 2024, $112,000 in 2025, and $4,000 in 2026; and
    • Edmonton Transit Service branch operating expenditure budget be reduced by $443,000 in 2023, $2,049,000 in 2024, $1,383,000 in 2025 and $13,000 in 2026, and revenue budget be reduced by $81,000 in 2024, $81,000 in 2025, and $6,000 in 2026,

    on an ongoing basis to remove the funded integrated service package for Metro to Blatchford Operating Impacts of Capital, as outlined on pages 155-156 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    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 7, put:

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

    That the Research, Engagement and Communications branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $180,000 in 2025 and increased by $30,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the Public Engagement - Measuring Perception Drivers funded service package, as outlined on page 126 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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 8, put:

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $274,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the Workforce Data and Analytics funded service package, as outlined on page 132 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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 9, put:

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

    That the Corporate Procurement and Supply Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $390,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the funded Corporate Procurement and Supply Services Workforce Redevelopment service package, as outlined on page 134 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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 10, put:

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

    That the Reputation and Brand branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $264,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Operationalize Multilingual Framework, as outlined on page 113 of Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,595,000 in 2023 and increased by $1,595,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to delay the funded Corporate Integrated Data Solution service package by one year, as referenced on page 137 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 11.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 11: 

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $1,595,000 in 2023, $3,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Corporate Integrated Data Solution, as outlined on page 137 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 11, put:

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,595,000 in 2023 and increased by $1,595,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to delay the funded Corporate Integrated Data Solution service package by one year, as referenced on page 137 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the 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 12, put:

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

    First Update to Operating Budget Amendment 12

    That the 2023-2026 operating budget be reduced by $15,000,000 each year on a multi-year basis from 2023-2026 and returned to the tax levy as follows:

    1. By Administration undertaking a City-wide comprehensive corporate review of all programs and services, equipment and infrastructure requirements, organizational structure, outcomes generated and guiding metrics, exercising hiring restraints into non-frontline vacant positions and reducing consultant use and fees, reviewing layers of accountability and internal facing services, without impacting front-line essential services with the requirement to reduce expenses each year by a minimum of $15,000,000, for a total amount of $60,000,000;

    2. By Administration identifying an additional minimum $240 million that City Council can transition to its directed priority areas of housing, climate change, public transit, and core services.

    1. That Administration provide a report to the January 25, 2023, City Council Non-regular meeting, a draft scope of work for the review as outlined in parts 1 and 2 and that the draft scope of work include the following at a minimum:

    i. Exercise hiring restraints into non-frontline vacant positions based on finding efficiencies throughout the corporation with a focus on redundant and unfilled positions,

    ii. Identify existing and new service lines that require additional resources and personnel to align with identified Council priorities,

    iii. Focus on a reduction in consultant use and fees, review layers of accountability and opportunity to transition resources within internal facing services.

    iv. Conducts a thorough review of potential new revenue areas throughout the City of Edmonton and that they are brought back to Council for consideration in second quarter 2023.

    v. Recommendations to Council for the best ways the funds identified for reallocation can be used to leverage more funds from other orders of Government to focus on Council-designated priorities.

    vi. Review all budget related policies and processes and return with a report for Council consideration that outlines learnings from the 2023-2026 budget process, potential changes, and options to consider related to a return to zero based budgeting.

    3. That Administration provide monthly updates at City Council meetings throughout the 2023-2026 budget cycle.

    Due Date: January 25, 2023, City Council Non-regular

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 13, put:

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Edmonton Edge Fund Phase 1 service package, as outlined on page 916 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from COVID-19 funds in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 14, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch On Demand Permanent Funding service package be funded, as outlined on page 211 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, as follows:

    • That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $7,840,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis with funding coming from Financial Strategies (from the EPCOR Dividend); and
    • That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,657,000 in 2024, $193,000 in 2025 and $194,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis with funding coming from the tax levy.
    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 15, put:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention service package, as outlined on page 187 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, as follows:

    • $12,500,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis with funding coming from Financial Strategies;
    • $6,170,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis, with funding coming 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 16, put:

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

    That the Affordable Housing Grant Program integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Assessment and Taxation branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $83,000 in 2023, and $1,000 in 2024; and
    • Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $6,000,000 in 2023, and $500,000 in 2024,

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 253-254 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming 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 17, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,765,000 in 2023, $3,042,000 in 2024, $56,000 in 2025 and $54,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Transit Off Peak and On-Demand Service Growth service package, as outlined on page 912 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control Service Standards, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, be funded at 20 per cent on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy as follows:

    • 2023 - $274,600 (Community Standards and Neighbourhoods), and $3,768,000 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2024 - $3,724,800 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2025 - $2,476,800 (Parks and Roads Services)
    • 2026 - $721,400 (Parks and Roads Services)
  • 18.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 18:

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Standards be funded as follows:

    • 2023 - $20,213,000 ($1,373,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $18,840,000 Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2024 - $18,624,000 (Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2025 - $12,384,000 (Parks and Roads Services); and
    • 2026 - $3,607,000 (Parks and Roads Services),

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Tax Levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 18:

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Standards be funded at 50 per cent  (cash flows to be added) on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Tax Levy.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew the amendment to the amendment. 

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 18, put:

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

    That the integrated service package - Enhanced Snow and Ice Control Service Standards, as outlined on page 198 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, be funded at 20 per cent on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy as follows:

    • 2023 - $274,600 (Community Standards and Neighbourhoods), and $3,768,000 (Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2024 - $3,724,800 (Parks and Roads Services);
    • 2025 - $2,476,800 (Parks and Roads Services); and
    • 2026 - $721,400 (Parks and Roads Services).
    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)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 19, put:

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,000,000 in 2023, $500,000 in 2024, on an ongoing basis to partially fund the Supplemental Community Energy Transition Implementation service package, as referenced on page 241 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming 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 20, put:

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

    That the Public Washroom Strategy integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $315,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis;
    • Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $122,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis;
    • Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,030,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis;
    • Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $24,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis; and
    • Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,216,600 in 2023 on an ongoing basis,

    as referenced on pages 246-248 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 21, put:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis to fund the Support for Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Castledowns service package, as outlined on page 205 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization 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)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to partially fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as referenced on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 22.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 22:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $600,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as outlined on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 22, put:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to partially fund the Free Play for Kids service package, as referenced on page 206 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization 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 23, put:

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund 24/7 Crisis Diversion by $1,500,000 in 2023, $800,000 in 2024, $800,000 in 2025 and $800,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, with the funding being provided to REACH Edmonton for a period of four years, with funding coming from the tax levy for the purposes referenced on page 180 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

    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)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 24, put:

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

    That the Assessment and Taxation branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $291,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis to fund the Development of Derelict Residential Subclass service package, as outlined on page 907 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the 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 25, put:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Africa Centre Community Multicultural Centre, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization 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 26, put:

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $480,000 in 2023, and decreased by $84,000 in 2024 and $158,000 in 2025, on a multi-year basis starting in 2023 and ending at the end of 2026, to fund the Urban Farms and Gardens service package, as outlined on page 183 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 27, put:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $492,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Festival Support and Growth service package, as outlined on page 184 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package, as referenced on page 219 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • 28.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 28, put:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,740,000 in 2023, $4,150,000 in 2024, decreased by $750,000 in 2025 and increased by $1,120,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package, as outlined in Attachment 2 on page 219 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (5)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 28, put:

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2023 on a one-time basis to fund the Change in Base Budget - Explore Edmonton Corporation service package, as referenced on page 219 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from Financial Stabilization 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 29, put:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $399,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026 and the revenue budget be increase by $77,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis for the reinstatement of Outdoor Pool Operating Seasons, as outlined on page 186 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS0139, with funding coming from the 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)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,098,500 in 2023, $170,000 in 2024, $253,500 in 2025 and $141,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Community Services department integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization, as referenced on pages 249-250 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 30.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 30:

    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization be funded as follows:

    • $3,197,000 in 2023 ($2,997,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $200,000 Social Development);
    • $3,340,000 in 2024 ($3,140,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $200,000 Social Development);
    • $507,000 in 2025 ($281,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $226,000 Social Development); and
    • $282,000 in 2026 ($81,000 Community Standards and Neighbourhoods, $201,000 Social Development),

    on an ongoing basis modified from the service package, as outlined on page 249 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 30, put:

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,098,500 in 2023, $170,000 in 2024, $253,500 in 2025 and $141,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, to fund 50 per cent of the Community Services department integrated service package Transit Safety Resource Stabilization, as referenced on pages 249-250 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding ccoming from the 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 31, put:

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

    That the Heritage Council 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $400,000 in 2023, $250,000 in 2024, $200,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Reconciliation, Inclusion, Neighbourhoods, and Capacity service package to fund at fifty per cent, as referenced on page 223 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

    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)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 32, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $763,000 in 2023 to fund the increase in Sunday service hours on an ongoing basis under the Increased Access to Library Services service package, as outlined on page 226 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 33, put:

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

    That the Urban Planning and Economy City Plan integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Development Services expenditure budget be increased by $1,200,000 in 2024 on a one-time basis;
    • Economic Investment Services expenditure budget be increased by $64,000 in 2023, $63,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis;
    • Planning and Environment Services expenditure budget be increased by $1,151,000 in 2023, $578,000 in 2024 and decreased by $225,000 in 2025 and $117,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis; and
    • Service Innovation and Performance expenditure budget be increased by $204,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis,

    as outlined on pages 202-204 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 34, put:

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

    That the Planning and Environment Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,000,000 in 2023 and $4,000,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to fund Energy Transition Strategy Implementation Composite service package at 50 per cent of the funding, as referenced on page 239 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming 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 35, put:

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

    That the Planning and Environment Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, $500,000 in 2024, and $1,000,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis ending in 2026 to fund the Climate Adaptation Strategy Implementation Composite service package at 50 per cent of the funding, referenced on page 238 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $959,000 in 2023, $9,500 in 2024 and $250 in 2025 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund 25 per cent of the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as referenced on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.


  • 36.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36, put:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, A. Paquette, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • 36.2 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 36, put:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,836,000 in 2023, $38,000 in 2024 and $1,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to fund the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as outlined on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy, and the grant be fully administered by the City of Edmonton and approved by the Community Services Advisory Board. 

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

    Operating Budget Amendment 36, put:

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $959,000 in 2023, $9,500 in 2024 and $250 in 2025 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund 25 per cent of the Reinstatement of Community Investment Operating Grant service package, as referenced on page 236 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the 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)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • K. Buckley, Employee Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 62, put:

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

    That the Talent Acquisition, Service and Solutions branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $253,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to eliminate and remove the Expanding Diversity and Inclusion funded service package, as outlined on page 131 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy. 

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Opposed (7)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 7)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Operating Budget Amendment 84, put:

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $300,000 in 2024, $300,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to reduce base funding to Edmonton Health City.

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 84, put:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That "$300,000 in 2024, $300,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026", be deleted and replaced with "$492,500 in 2023, $492,500 in 2025 and $0 in 2026".

    In Favour (2)M. Janz, and E. Rutherford
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (2 to 11)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 84, put:

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $300,000 in 2024, $300,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to reduce base funding to Edmonton Health City.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Paquette
    Carried (11 to 1)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 61:

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

    That the Edmonton Police Service 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $4,481,000 in 2023 and $5,842,000 in 2024 to eliminate the one-time multi-year funding for the Healthy Streets Operations Centre, as referenced on page 179 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund.

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of Operating Budget Amendment 61.

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

    City Council met in private at 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022.


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

    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 12:11 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022.


  • Operating Budget Amendment 61:

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

    That the Edmonton Police Service 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $4,481,000 in 2023 and $5,842,000 in 2024 to eliminate the one-time multi-year funding for the Healthy Streets Operations Centre, as referenced on page 179 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Sparks, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 72:

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

    That the Service Innovation and Performance branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $30,000 in 2023, $101,000 in 2024, $108,000 in 2025 and $45,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 60 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, the below-noted amendments were dealt with together.

    Operating Budget Amendments 75, 76, 77 and 78:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    75 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $478,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Reduce Free EPark Parking from 30 to 15 minutes’ revenue option on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    76 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $195,000 in 2023 and $65,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Introduce Sunday Paid Parking’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    77 That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $638,000 in 2023 and $212,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to adopt the Extend Operational Hours for all EPark Zones revenue option, as outlined on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

    78 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $113,000 in 2023 and $37,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘On-Street Hourly Rate Increase’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

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


  • Operating Budget Amendment 75, put:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $478,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Reduce Free EPark Parking from 30 to 15 minutes’ revenue option on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    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 76, put:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $195,000 in 2023 and $65,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Introduce Sunday Paid Parking’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    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 77, put:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $638,000 in 2023 and $212,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to adopt the Extend Operational Hours for all EPark Zones revenue option, as outlined on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

    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 78, put:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $113,000 in 2023 and $37,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘On-Street Hourly Rate Increase’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    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)
  • Summary of Council's Decision on Operating Budget Amendments 75, 76, 77 and 78:

    75 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $478,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Reduce Free EPark Parking from 30 to 15 minutes’ revenue option on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    76 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $195,000 in 2023 and $65,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘Introduce Sunday Paid Parking’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

    77 That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $638,000 in 2023 and $212,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to adopt the Extend Operational Hours for all EPark Zones revenue option, as outlined on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

    78 That the Parks and Roads branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $113,000 in 2023 and $37,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis, as outlined in the ‘On-Street Hourly Rate Increase’ revenue option shown on page 266 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with revenue from EPark user fees.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 40, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the funded Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response integrated service package be reduced as follows, to remove all funding with the exception of the encampment clean-up of $1,171,000 ongoing and the one-time prototype funding of $250,000 in 2024.  The reduction is as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighborhoods branch 2023-2026 expenditure budget reduced by $869,000 in 2023, $1,030,000 in 2024, $504,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026;
    • Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 expenditure reduced by $4,000 in 2025 and $4,000 in 2026;
    • Social Development branch 2023-2026 expenditure reduced by $1,267,000 in 2024 and reduced by $29,000 in 2025,

    on an ongoing basis as referenced on pages 108-109 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies released.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 47, put:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the operating budget be adjusted to reduce the Operational Planning for New River Valley Park integrated service package (River Valley Land Acquisition profile, CM-17-1001), as outlined on pages 161-163 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, leaving the operational minimum to maintain the property, with funding released to the tax levy. To be reduced as follows on an ongoing basis:

    • Community Recreation and Culture operating expenditure budget be reduced by $20,000 in 2023, $45,000 in 2024, $51,000 in 2025, and by $82,000 in 2026,
    • Fleet and Facility Services operating expenditure budget be reduced by $120,000 in 2023,
    • Parks and Roads Services operating expenditure budget be reduced by $45,000 in 2023,
    • Research, Engagement and Communications operating expenditure budget be reduced by $36,000 in 2023.
    In Favour (5)A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 8)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • S. Shahani, Edmonton Arts Council
  • S. Combden, Edmonton Arts Council
  • Operating Budget Amendment 81, put:

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget for Edmonton Arts Council be reduced by $1,100,000 on an ongoing basis with funding released to the tax levy and that the funding agreement with the Edmonton Arts Council reflects these reductions.

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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
  • Operating Budget Amendment 70, put:

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating consulting budget across all tax supported departments be decreased by $7,950,000 in 2023, and $1,900,000 in 2025, on a ongoing basis to reduce the Consulting Services budget to $5,000,000 annually, as outlined on page 13 in the Responses to City Council Questions on the 2023-2026 Proposed Operating Budget (Sorted by Question Number), with funding released to the tax levy. 

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, and J. Rice
    Opposed (9)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (4 to 9)
  • That the Office of the City Clerk branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $40,000 in 2023 on an one-time basis to reduce the 2025 Election Costs funded service package to remove the new voter engagement process, as outlined on page 120 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 57, put:

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

    That the Fire Rescue Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $965,000 in 2025 and $3,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove the funded service package for Technical Services - Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) IP Call Handling service package, as outlined on page 154 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394.

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

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. Mayne, Edmonton Arts Council

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 41, put:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $200,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to decrease the Arts Habitat Edmonton Service Agreement funded service package to $250,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis, as outlined on page 127 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 48:

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

    That the Corporate Revenues program revenue budget be increased by $420,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis by increasing the fees for Property Tax / Tax Levy Information to Lending Institutions Hard Copy and Electronic from $19 to $25 as outlined on page 334 in the Responses to City Council Questions on the 2023-2026 proposed operating budget (Sorted by Councillor).

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 48:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That "$25", be replaced with "$50".

    In Favour (5)A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 48, put:

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

    That the Corporate Revenues program revenue budget be increased by $420,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis by increasing the fees for Property Tax / Tax Levy Information to Lending Institutions Hard Copy and Electronic from $19 to $25, as outlined on page 334 in the Responses to City Council Questions on the 2023-2026 proposed operating budget (Sorted by Councillor).

    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
    (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating revenue budget be increased by $1,092,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis by implementing the 2023 price increase scenario of two per cent, as outlined on page 267 of Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, increasing revenue from user fees.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 86:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $700,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to reduce the funded service package for Anti-Racism Grants, as outlined on page 129 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.
    2. That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $700,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to provide additional funding for Community Safety and Well-being Grants funded service package, as outlined on page 130 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022 Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Councillor K. Tang's amendment contained both a decrease in Part 1 and an increase in Part 2. Pursuant to Council's motion in item 8.1, where it states that decreases will be dealt with first, Operating Budget Amendment 86 was split for voting purposes.


  • Part 1 of Operating Budget Amendment 86, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $700,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to reduce the funded service package for Anti-Racism Grants, as outlined on page 129 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the Community Safety and Well-Being fund.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    Part 2 of Operating Budget Amendment 86, put:

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $700,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to provide additional funding for Community Safety and Well-being Grants funded service package, as outlined on page 130 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,762,000 in 2023, decreased by $69,000 in 2024, increased by $7,000 in 2025 and increased by $5,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund resources for the purpose of traffic enforcement, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,784,000 in 2023, $2,584,000 in 2024, and $2,467,000 in 2025 on an ongoing basis to fund the Parks and Open Spaces Inventory Growth Maintenance service package, as outlined on pages 260 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $769,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund the Roadway and Other Service Asset Maintenance service package, as outlined on page 261 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund building costs at the Bissell Centre with funding coming from Community Safety and Wellbeing funds held within Financial Strategies, if available and tax levy.

    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)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • Operating Budget Amendment 88, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $646,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund the wages and benefits of 10 temporary transit cleaners to convert from temporary to permanent full-time equivalents with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (7)S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (6 to 7)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 82, put:

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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,300,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis to fund an increase in grass trimming from two times per year to four times per year, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement 
  • Operating Budget Amendment 69:

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $10,220,000 in 2023 and $2,870,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One - Service Contribution service package, as outlined on page 909 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    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 Operating Budget Amendment 69.

    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 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

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

    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 8:47 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022.


  • Operating Budget Amendment 69, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $10,220,000 in 2023 and $2,870,000 in 2024 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One - Service Contribution service package, as outlined on page 909 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 65, put:

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,335,000 in 2023, $560,000 in 2024, decreased by $47,000 in 2025, and increased by $54,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to fund the Animal Welfare service package, as outlined on page 235 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Opposed (6)A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 6)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community 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
  • Operating Budget Amendment 83:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Municipal Drug Poisoning Response integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $25,000 in 2023, and
    • Social Development 2023-2026 branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $345,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 251-252 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing fund.
  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 83:

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

    That "$25,000 in 2023, and Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $345,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis," be deleted and replaced with "$345,000 in 2023 and $345,000 in 2024 (multi-year basis ending in 2024)".

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Not put to vote


  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 83:

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

    That "$25,000 in 2023, and Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $345,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis", be deleted and replaced with, "$345,000 on a one time basis only".

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 83, put:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Municipal Drug Poisoning Response integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $25,000 in 2023, and
    • Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $345,000 in 2023, $41,000 in 2024, and $1,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 251-252 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Well-Being fund.
    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)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Operating Budget Amendment 38:

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $913,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project service package, as outlined on page 100 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 38:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That "$913,000", be deleted and replaced with $366,000".

  • *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Operating Budget Amendment 38, put:

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $913,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project service package, as outlined on page 100 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (7)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (6 to 7)
  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 38, put:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $366,000.

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

    Summary of Operating Budget Amendment 38, as Amended:

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $366,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project service package, as outlined on page 100 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.


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
  • D. Jones, Community Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • Operating Budget Amendment 55:

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Expanded Community League Supports service package for $393,000 in 2023, $9,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis (page 220), with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 55:

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

    That "from the taxy levy", be replaced with, "from the EPCOR dividend up to $160,000 and the remaining balance be from the tax levy."

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 55, put:

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

    That "$393,000", be deleted and replaced with "$200,000", and delete "the tax levy" and replace with "$160,000 from Financial Strategies (EPCOR Dividend) and $40,000 from tax levy in 2023 and tax levy on an on-going basis".

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.


  • Operating Budget Amendment 55, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Expanded Community League Supports service package for $393,000 in 2023, $9,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis (page 220), with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (3)A. Knack, A. Paquette, and J. Wright
    Opposed (10)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (3 to 10)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 55, put:

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Expanded Community League Supports service package for $200,000 in 2023, $9,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $8,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis (page 220), with $160,000 of 2023 funding coming from Financial Strategies (from the EPCOR Dividend) and the remaining from the tax levy.

    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
    Opposed (1)S. Hamilton
    Carried (12 to 1)

    *Clerk's note: Councillor J. Wright's amendment was defeated, therefore, Councillor J. Rice’s amendment to the amendment replaced the amendment; and as per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Operating Budget Amendment 74, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $447,000 in 2025, on a one-time basis to fund the River Valley Parks and Facilities - Heritage Valley Project Development service package, as outlined on page 185 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

    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)

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
  • Operating Budget Amendment 67, put (Re-stated):

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

    That $3,205,000 of the funding provided to the Edmonton Police Service for the Healthy Streets Operating Centre for 2023 and 2024 be changed from Community Safety and Wellbeing to multi-year funding coming from Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 63:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026 on a multi-year basis to fund the Kids Kottage, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies.

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 63:

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

    That "Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies", be deleted and replaced with, "2023 Council Contingency Fund on a one-time basis."

    *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 63, put:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $300,000 in 2023 and ending in 2026 on a multi-year basis to fund the Kids Kottage, with funding coming from the Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies.

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $178,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis, to fund the Edmonton Sport Council - Operating Support service package, as outlined on page 189 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 39:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2023, $125,000 in 2024, and $575,000 in 2025 and a decrease of $1,200,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis only ending in 2026 to fund the Do North Bid for Professional Triathlon Association Canadian Open service package, as outlined on page 10 in Addendum 1 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Operating Budget Amendment 56:

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

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the  Tripartite Amenity Assessments service package for $413,000 in 2023, $6,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $9,000 in 2026, as outlined on page 221 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from a reallocation of the existing base budget for the Community League Infrastructure Program.

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

    Withdrawn


The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • G. Monai, Edmonton Public Library
  • P. Martinez, Edmonton Public Library

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 73:

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

    That the Edmonton Public Library 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,109,000 in 2024, on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Public Library - Heritage Valley Expansion service package, as outlined on page 225 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Operating Budget Amendment 79, put:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by up to $4,000,000 in 2025 on a one-time basis to fund the Edmonton Ski Lodge Replacement service package, as outlined on page 12 in Addendum 1 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    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
    Opposed (1)S. Hamilton
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $413,000 in 2023, $6,000 in 2024, $8,000 in 2025 and $9,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026, to fund the Tripartite Amenity Assessments service package, as outlined on page 221 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Operating Budget Amendment 44, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,200,000 in 2023 on a ongoing basis to fund the Funding for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 44.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 to fund the Funding for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • 44.2 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 44, put:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,508,000 in 2023, $110,000 in 2024, $30,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Funding for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and J. Wright
    Opposed (7)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 7)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 44, put:

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

    That the Economic Investment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,200,000 in 2023 on a ongoing basis to fund the Funding for Edmonton Screen Industries Office service package, as outlined on page 237 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    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)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 51, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $75,000 in 2023, on a multi-year basis ending after 2026, to fund one archivist to work through the LGBTQ2S+ materials held with City Archives, with funding coming from the 2023 Council Contingency.

    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)
  • Operating Budget Amendment 64, put:

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

    That the Telus World of Science 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $100,000 in 2023, $78,000 in 2024, $81,000 in 2025 and $82,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to fund the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation 2023-2026 service package, as outlined on page 230 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy. 

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

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
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 60:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $200,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to fund the Jerry Forbes Centre with funding from Community and Safety Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies if available, otherwise from the tax levy.

  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 60:

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That:

    • "$200,000", be deleted and replaced with "$100,000"; and
    • "Community and Safety Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies if available, otherwise from the tax levy", be deleted and replaced with "2023 Council Contingency".
  • *Clerk's note: As per section 28(4) of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw, the amendment that will effect the greatest change would be debated and voted on first.

    Operating Budget Amendment 60, put:

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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $200,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to fund the Jerry Forbes Centre with funding coming from Community and Safety Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies if available, otherwise from the tax levy.

    In Favour (2)A. Paquette, and J. Wright
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (2 to 11)
  • Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 60, put:

    That:

    • "$200,000", be deleted and replaced with "$100,000"; and
    • "Community and Safety Wellbeing fund held within Financial Strategies if available, otherwise from the tax levy", be deleted and replaced with "2023 Council Contingency".
    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    Summary of Operating Budget Amendment 60, as Amended:

    Moved by: J. Wright

    Seconded by: A. Knack

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $100,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, to fund the Jerry Forbes Centre with funding coming from 2023 Council Contingency.

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget - corporate expenditures and revenues - be increased by $18,062,000 in 2023, $19,057,000 in 2024, $20,096,000 in 2025, and $21,171,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the introduction of a new multi-year Dedicated Renewal Fund with successive one per cent annual increases.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the River Valley Trail Strategy integrated service package be funded as follows:

    • Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2026;
    • Urban Planning and Economy branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $211,000 in 2023, $126,000 in 2024, $1,000 in 2025, and decreased by $75,000 in 2026,

    on a multi-year basis ending after 2026, as outlined on pages 200-201 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,000,000 in 2023, $3,000,000 in 2024, $1,000,000 in 2025, and $1,000,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

  • 43.1 Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 43:

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

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package on an ongoing basis with funding coming from the tax levy, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the revisions:

    • $1,000,000 in 2023
    • $3,000,000 in 2024
    • $1,500,000 in 2025
    • $1,500,000 in 2026

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,000,000 in 2023, $3,000,000 in 2024, $1,000,000 in 2025, and $1,000,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis to fund the Sidewalk Strategy service package, as outlined on page 233 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $260,000 in 2023, reduced by $60,000 in 2024, reduced by $100,000 in 2025 and reduced by $100,000 in 2026 on a multi-year basis, ending in 2026 to fund the Edmonton Community Development Corporation with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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

    Withdrawn


The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 85, put:

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $0 in 2023, $750,000 in 2024, $1,000,000 in 2025 and $1,400,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to partially fund the Recreation Partnership and Facility Investment Programs service package, as referenced on page 234 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Operating Budget Amendment 49, put:

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

    That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $800,000 in 2023 on an ongoing basis, to fund resources for enforcing excessive vehicle noise, as outlined in the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS01456, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Fort Edmonton Park 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $366,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis to fund the Operating Expenses for Fort Edmonton Park Expansion Capital Project (Indigenous Peoples Experience) service package, as outlined on page 257 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $287,000 in 2023, on an ongoing basis and the revenue budget be decreased by $69,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the Historic Resource Management Strategy and begin work on the Community-specific Heritage Work as contemplated in the service package, as outlined on pages 194-195 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

    *Clerk’s note: Operating Budget Amendment 68 is listed as 13.83 due to a clerical error.

    Withdrawn


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

    That the integrated service package for the operating impacts for the Bike Plan Implementation Acceleration - CM-20-0330 - Approach 3 be funded as follows: 

    • Parks and Roads Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $432,000 in 2023, $315,000 in 2024, $550,000 in 2025, and $499,000 in 2026; and
    • Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $111,000 in 2026,

    on an ongoing basis, as outlined on pages 905 to 906 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding coming from the tax levy.

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

    That the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $30,000 in 2024, $64,000 in 2025, and $97,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy to fund operating impacts of capital of the Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections project.

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

    That the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $131,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy for operating impacts of capital of the 137 Avenue / Anthony Henday Drive Ramps project.

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

    That the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $106,000 in 2023, $151,000 in 2024, and $26,000 in 2025, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy for operating impacts of capital of the Chinatown Infrastructure Improvements capital profile. 

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

    That the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $165,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, with funding coming from the tax levy for operating impacts of capital of the Balwin/Belvedere Revitalization capital profile.

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

    That the 2023-2026 Operating Budget be reduced as follows:

    • Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $94,000 in 2023, $1,000 in 2024, $758,000 in 2025, and $559,000 in 2026, and revenue budget be reduced by $575,000 in 2026; and
    • Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $510,000 in 2026,

    on an ongoing basis to remove funding for the Valley Zoo - Nature’s Wild Backyard Phase II integrated service package, as outlined on pages 164 to 165 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the tax levy.

    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
    Opposed (1)S. Hamilton
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be reduced by $122,000 in 2025, and $122,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis to remove funding for the Train to Wayside Technology service package, as outlined on page 143 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with funding released to the 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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenue 2023-2026 tax-supported operating budget expenditures be increased by $278,500 in 2023, $2,059,100 in 2024, $4,746,900 in 2025, and $4,877,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, as a result of increased debt servicing costs related to capital budget amendments approved through the 2023-2026 Capital Budget Adjustment process, with funding coming 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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenue 2023-2026 tax-supported operating budget expenditures be increased by $345,300 in 2023, $345,300 in 2024, $13,121,400 in 2025, and $5,870,100 in 2026 on a multi-year basis ending in 2026 as a result of additional Pay-As-You-Go funding required related to capital budget amendments approved through the 2023-2026 Capital Budget Adjustment process, with funding coming from the tax levy. 

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased in 2023 on a one-time basis by $13,000,000 to address the potential costs of withdrawal from the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Commission, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

    In Favour (8)A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2023 Rate Filing, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01479, be approved.
    2. That the proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget for the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility in the amount of $27.44 million, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01479, be approved.
    3. That the proposed 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01479, be approved as follows:
      1. 2023 Operating Budget with operating revenues of $1.14 million and operating expenditures of $3.07 million.
      2. 2024 Operating Budget with operating revenues of $1.45 million and operating expenditures of $3.52 million.
      3. 2025 Operating Budget with operating revenues of $2.82 million and operating expenditures of $4.15 million.
      4. 2026 Operating Budget with operating revenues of $3.94 million and operating expenditures of $4.92 million.
    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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    1. That the 2023-2024 Waste Services Utility Rate Filing, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01380, be approved.

    2. That the proposed 2023-2026 Waste Services Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01380, be approved as follows:

      1. 2023 Operating Budget with revenues of $228.99 million and expenditures of $223.43 million.
      2. 2024 Operating Budget with revenues of $235.52 million and expenditures of $230.88 million.
      3. 2025 Operating Budget with revenues of $239.18 million and expenditures of $237.46 million.  
      4. 2026 Operating Budget with revenues of $243.36 million and expenditures of $241.75 million.

    3. That the proposed 2023-2026 Waste Services Capital Budget in the amount of $153.10 million (which includes the cancellation of capital profile 15-33-2025 for Cure Site Land Use and Development in  the amount of $6.24 million from the 2022 Waste Services Capital Budget), as outlined in Attachment 3 of the November 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01380, comprised of $134.49 million in 2023-2026, and $18.61 million in 2027 and beyond, 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)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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
  • 2023-2026 Capital Budget motion (Re-stated):

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

    That the 2023-2026 Capital Budget for tax-supported operations in the amount of $7,908,195,829 comprised of $7,192,539,561 in 2023-2026 and $715,656,268 in 2027 and beyond, be approved.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (4)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • 2023-2026 Operating Budget motion (Re-stated):

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

    2023:

    That the 2023 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,287,196,000 and expenditures of $3,287,196,000.

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes: 

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $83,826,000 and expenditures of $60,861,000.  
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $17,440,000 and expenditures of $13,012,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes: 

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,875,000 and expenditures of $6,875,000. 
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $34,147,000 and expenditures of $34,147,000. 
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $9,888,000 and expenditures of $9,888,000. 

    4. Non-cash 2023 budget adjustments for amortization of $714,981,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000. 

    2024:

    That the 2024 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,342,034,000 and expenditures of $3,342,034,000. 

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes: 

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $25,289,000 and expenditures of $20,001,000.  
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $37,949,000 and expenditures of $32,031,000.

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes: 

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,874,000 and expenditures of $6,874,000. 
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $36,568,000 and expenditures of $36,568,000. 
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $9,907,000 and expenditures of $9,907,000. 

    4. Non-cash 2024 budget adjustments for amortization of $745,814,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000. 

    2025:

    That the 2025 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,476,390,000 and expenditures of $3,476,390,000. 

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes: 

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $32,108,000 and expenditures of $24,159,000.  
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $82,973,000 and expenditures of $74,854,000. 

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes:

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,879,000 and expenditures of $6,879,000. 
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $42,730,000 and expenditures of $42,730,000. 
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $10,849,000 and expenditures of $10,849,000. 
    4. Non-cash 2025 budget adjustments for amortization of $769,981,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000. 

    2026:

    That the 2026 Operating Budget be approved as follows:

    1. Total tax-supported operations with revenues of $3,589,140,000 and expenditures of $3,589,140,000. 

    2. The Municipal Enterprises operating budget includes: 

    1. Blatchford Redevelopment Project with revenues of $33,946,000 and expenditures of $25,318,000.
    2. Land Enterprise with revenues of $53,429,000 and expenditures of $45,418,000. 

    3. The Community Revitalization Levies operating budget includes: 

    1. Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $6,883,000 and expenditures of $6,883,000.
    2. Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $46,652,000 and expenditures of $46,652,000.
    3. Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy with revenues of $12,659,000 and expenditures of $12,659,000.

    4. Non-cash 2026 budget adjustments for amortization of $801,236,000 and contributed assets of $119,343,000

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

    That the Office of the City Auditor’s 2023-2026 Proposed Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2022, Office of the City Auditor report OCA01598, 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)

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • T. Sokora, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That the 2022 operating budget for the Social Development Branch be increased by $7,500,000 on a one-time basis, spent over a multi-year period, in relation to bridge/transition housing and shelter spaces at 15540 Stony Plain Road, with funding coming from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.
    2. That a subsidy funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and Jasper Place Wellness Centre, up to a maximum amount of $7,500,000, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 23, 2022, Community Services verbal report CS01603, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, request an emergency meeting with the Government of Alberta on the winter shelter crisis and the shelter space gap in Edmonton, and the following points are to be highlighted:

    1. There are currently more that 2,750 unhoused Edmontonians, and over 1,250 of those are sleeping in emergency shelters or outdoors.
    2. This situation has reached a crisis point due to declining temperatures, health and security concerns. 
    3. Alberta Health Services identified on November 30, 2022, 182 cases of shigella which is primarily affecting our unhoused neighbours.
    4. Recently, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the Edmonton Police Service have confirmed the deaths of four Edmontonians living in encampments, and last night, another unhoused neighbor was found dead on our City’s streets.
    5. Shelter capacity has consistently been above 95 per cent on cold nights and between 150 and 400 people have been supported navigating from transit stations at closing. 
    6. Significant inequity exists between the number of permanent shelter spaces funded for the City of Calgary compared to the City of Edmonton as Calgary receives three times as many spaces compared to Edmonton.
    7. Even when the additional 450 temporary shelter spaces provided by the Government of Alberta are in operation, there are still not enough spaces to meet people’s needs.
    8. The City of Edmonton has been responding to this crisis even though ending houselessness, providing supportive housing and emergency shelter spaces is a core jurisdictional responsibility of the Province of Alberta. 
    9. The provincial Government under new leadership has committed to addressing the affordability and mental health crisis. 
    10. Therefore, immediate action is required by the province of Alberta to address the winter shelter crisis to save lives. 
    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)

17.

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

    That Bylaw 20312 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 20312 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 20312 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 20312 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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 20327 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 20327 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 20327 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 20327 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)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20373 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20373 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20373 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20373 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)

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration provide a report on the previous work related to the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Municipal Development Corporation, based on the following principles:

    • Create a new, third party corporate entity that would develop City owned land (including residential and non-residential land), sell developed land on open market to builders and partner with other private sector companies in development opportunities;
    • The Municipal Development Corporation would include a Board of Directors appointed by Council;
    • The City would be the sole Shareholder;
    • All city owned land ready for development transferred to Municipal Development Corporation, including but not limited to:
      • Blatchford;
      • Exhibition Lands;
      • Rossdale;
      • Enterprise Lands;
    • Engagement with Indigenous communities.
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Amendment:

    That "Rossdale", be deleted.

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

    Withdrawn


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

    Motion, put:

    Municipal Development Corporation

    That Administration provide a report on the previous work related to the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Municipal Development Corporation, based on the following principles:

    • Create a new, third party corporate entity that would develop City owned land (including residential and non-residential land), sell developed land on open market to builders and partner with other private sector companies in development opportunities;
    • The Municipal Development Corporation would include a Board of Directors appointed by Council;
    • The City would be the sole Shareholder;
    • All city owned land ready for development transferred to Municipal Development Corporation, including but not limited to:
      • Blatchford;
      • Exhibition Lands;
      • Rossdale (recognizing that Rossdale has significant cultural Indigenous importance, and until such time that engagement with Indigenous communities is complete);
      • Enterprise Lands;
    • Engagement with Indigenous communities.

    Due Date: April 14, 2023, Executive Committee

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "(recognizing that Rossdale has significant cultural Indigenous importance, and until such time that engagement with Indigenous communities is complete)" was added.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Community Park Amenities Program

    That Administration provide a report that outlines the Community Park Amenities program approach and intended outcomes; and the report should identify needs for community park amenities across the city and consideration for a potential program.

    Due Date: June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "to address priority growth needs for the 2023-2026 budget cycle." was deleted after "potential program".

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    Approved Capital Projects - Budget vs Actuals

    That Administration provide a report that identifies budget vs actuals for the total of approved capital projects, what is contributing to delays, and ways to enhance project management or other supports to increase the percentage of on-time, approved capital projects within the 2023-2026 capital budget cycle.

    Due Date: To be determined, Executive Committee

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

    Direct Downtown to Airport Bus Route

    That Administration work with stakeholders, including downtown businesses, Explore Edmonton and the Edmonton International Airport to explore a cost sharing approach to a direct downtown to airport bus route and return with an update to City Council.

    Due Date: December 6, 2023, City Council

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

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That, as part of the Office of the City Clerk governance review of Advisory Committees of Council, that the report include considerations and potential financial impacts of City Council establishing a new Seniors’ Advisory Committee. 

    *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Office of the City Clerk report OCC00580 - Advisory Committees of Council (Policy Review) - Governance Review.

    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)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That as part of the Spring 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment, Administration provide an estimate of the date of when the Valley Line Southeast precursor bus service is no longer required and is available for redeployment and an updated cost estimate for 2023.

    Due Date: Spring 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

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

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big Cities Mayors Caucus, to advocate with the federal government for a $3,200,000,000 Climate Action Fund delivered directly to municipalities.

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

    That Administration provide information on the opportunities and implications of using available funds in the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy for a residential development incentive and return to Committee in first quarter 2023, as part of the Downtown Community Revitalization annual update report.

    *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01583 - 2023 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere.

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Administration provide a report on the 132 Avenue renewal project including the policies, rationale and process that informed the current design with 2 lanes of travel and a consideration of reconfiguring the design to retain 4 lanes of travel along the corridor and that the report return prior to advancing a decision to City Council regarding the approval of a standalone profile in 2023 to deliver the project.

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

    That capital profile 22-12-9007 - Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, as outlined on page 235 in Appendix A of the October 31, 2022 Finance report FCS01393, be decreased by $2,500,000 in 2022 with funding released to Tax-Supported Debt, and increased by $800,000 in 2022 with funding coming from Pay-As-You-Go, as a result of Capital Budget Amendment 26.1.

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

    That the City of Edmonton formally withdraw as a member of the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission at the earliest possible date, and that the withdrawal be on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager.

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

Councillor J. Wright stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report on the opportunity costs, revenues and implications of adding "spectator admission" fees to City of Edmonton ice facilities to better align with the funding structure used by Edmonton Minor Soccer Association, including free access for players, coaches, and options for season passes.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor J. Wright stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report on increasing the fine for Traffic Bylaw 5590 related offences, related to obstructions along road right-of-way being increased to $2,500.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor J. Wright stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report on increasing the fine for Bylaw 13145 - Animal Licensing and Control, Interference with Peace Officer - Parkland to $250, and how that could increase revenue.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor A. Knack stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That through the review of the Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, Administration engage with stakeholders and evaluate the opportunities and impacts of implementing the following standards:

  1. when reconstructing a road/sidewalk, multi-use trails will be the standard instead of sidewalks,
  2. installing raised crosswalks running parallel to arterial/collector roads that intersect with local roads and at key locations in residential communities,
  3. installing raised crossings at all alley access points,
  4. requiring boulevards on all roads,
  5. curb extensions will be standard at most intersections,

and report back as part of Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01428 - Standards for Public Realm Infrastructure.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Principe stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration incorporate into its upcoming report on the Affordable Housing Strategy the following information:

    • comparison of affordable housing options to provide information on best value for money; and
    • lessons learned (opportunities and challenges).
  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Principe stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration:

    • not begin any new offerings to sell any surplus school sites, excluding the First Place Program surplus school sites (Dunluce and Sifton Park);
    • undertake a review of all surplus school site policies; and
    • provide a report with proposed options for use of surplus school sites, including remaining as open space, using as urban gardens or possible future school site.
  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Principe stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide an update to Committee on Naturalization engagement, implementation and accountabilities as part of the March 21, 2023, City Operations report CO01328 City Plan - New Urban Trees.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration work with the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative and report annually highlighting initiatives and progress on the Chinatown Strategy.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide options for the investment of a portion of assessment growth into strategic priority areas like housing, climate change, and other programs, as part of the 2023 Spring Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report to Committee on the options and implications of transitioning the Edmonton Valley Zoo out of our municipal assets.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a memo outlining all active transportation infrastructure projects that are planned for implementation as part of the 2023-2026 Capital Budget.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration work with Explore Edmonton to provide a report to Committee on how Explore Edmonton can proceed with the Tourism Master Plan and support the work associated with After Hours Support for the Night-Time Economy within Explore Edmonton’s existing budget.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration engage with Arts Habitat and provide a report annually, highlighting initiatives and progress on the deliverables and outcomes in the service agreement.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Mayor A. Sohi stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration work with GEF Seniors Housing to provide annual financial reporting to Committee, including all deficits and in-year variances.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Mayor A. Sohi stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration work with Explore Edmonton to provide a report on a plan to manage the annual net operating requirement to $11,743,000 for 2024, and beyond, as outlined on page 762 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, and return to City Council with an update.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That the Reach Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget, be increased to fund the REACH - Neighbourhood Organizing Initiative service package, as outlined on page 229 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the following changes: by $350,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, with cash flows with funding from the Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report with options and analysis, including conducting stakeholder engagement, that explores opportunities for developer contributions to establish open space amenities including playgrounds in developing neighbourhoods.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report with options within the Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3 funding for enhanced lighting on existing active mode infrastructure to support safety and encourage mode shift.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

  1. That Administration increase the contracts with the Edmonton Humane Society by $150,000 annually and with Wild North for $50,000 annually, within the funding that Animal Care & Control Centre service package received, as outlined under the Animal Welfare service package on page 235 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394; and
  2. That Administration identify options to transfer responsibility for the enforcement of the Animal Protection Act to an appropriate agency and report back to the appropriate Committee.
  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor A. Salvador stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report with options for a multi-year Dedicated Climate Levy, including potential parameters and funding amounts in alignment with the Energy Transition Strategy.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor A. Salvador stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration include an updated plan for service commencement for the Metro to Blatchford extension as part of the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration develop a new seniors' promotion rate for city-owned recreational centres to encourage participation in non-peak times at city recreational facilities, to be considered as part of the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. previous assisted snow programs provided by the City of Edmonton;
  2. current assisted snow programs or initiatives underway;
  3. jurisdictional scan of assisted snow programs across North America; and
  4. summary of potential opportunities for assisted snow program enhancements for Edmonton, including potential partnership opportunities as well an estimate of resource and cost implications.
  • Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget

The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022.

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