City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• T. Cartmell, 
• S. Hamilton, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Knack, 
• A. Paquette, 
• K. Principe, 
• J. Rice, 
• E. Rutherford, 
• A. Salvador, 
• A. Stevenson, 
• K. Tang, 
• and J. Wright 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The June 10, 2025, City Council meeting was held over two days: June 10, 2025, and June 11, 2025.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor A. Paquette were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, City Manager; and N. Jacobsen, M. de Guzman, E. Norton and J. Taves, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the June 10, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.1 Downtown Action Plan
    - Attachment 5
  • 7.6 Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies Policy Update

  Replacement reports/attachments:

  • 7.2 Prioritization of Renewal in 2027-2030 Capital Budget
    - Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02696
  • 7.8 City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines
    - Community Services report CS02586
    - Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 7

  Deletion:

  • 9.2 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • May 20, 2025, City Council Public Hearing
  • May 21/23, 2025, City Council

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Lynn Hannley for Housing and Homelessness (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the life and legacy of Lynn Hannley, a dedicated advocate for housing and community development in Edmonton, who passed away on April 26, 2025. Their tireless advocacy, passionate leadership and countless contributions to community development have touched the lives of many Edmontonians and they leave a lasting legacy on the landscape of the City.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.3 2025 Tax Public Auction Resolution
  • 7.8 City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines
  • 7.9 Ellerslie Road Expansion Whitemud Creek Crossing - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 7.10 Arterial Road Paving Renewal Analysis

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21138 - Designation of Reserve - Carlisle Community Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21139 - Designation of Reserve - Weinlos Community Park

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21138 - Designation of Reserve - Carlisle Community Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21139 - Designation of Reserve - Weinlos Community Park

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21138 - Designation of Reserve - Carlisle Community Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21139 - Designation of Reserve - Weinlos Community Park

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21138 - Designation of Reserve - Carlisle Community Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21139 - Designation of Reserve - Weinlos Community Park

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

6.1

Downtown Action Plan

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

• Motion on the Floor (Made at the May 21/23, 2025, City Council meeting):

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

  That Administration provide a report on the following implementation options for the Downtown Action Plan:

  • identify the Edmonton Downtown Business Association as a lead partner in the implementation of Actions 4 (Safety), 5 (Beautification), 6 (Economic Engine) and 7 (Public Programming);
  • develop an ongoing partnership framework with the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, including an identified funding source to resume cost-sharing for the Downtown Core Patrol and Downtown Ambassador programs;
  • develop and prioritize a partnership approach to guide investment attraction, land development, and park/public space renewal and stewardship;
  • develop a comprehensive Public Space Management Framework, co-led with Edmonton Downtown Business Association and other partners, that includes year-round activation, cleanliness and maintenance standards, community partnerships, and safety interventions; and
  • establish a Downtown Action Plan Implementation Task Force with shared leadership and accountability from City Administration, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, and other essential organizations to oversee delivery.

• Amendment on the Floor (Made at the May 21/23, 2025, City Council meeting):

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

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

  That Administration provide a report on the following implementation options for the Downtown Action Plan:

  • develop an ongoing partnership framework with partners including, but not limited to, the Edmonton Downtown Business Association as a potential key partner, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Community League, Indigenous and Metis partners, including an identified funding source to resume cost-sharing for the Downtown Core Patrol and Downtown Ambassador programs;
  • explore multiple valid partnership approaches to guide investment attraction, land development and park/public space renewal and stewardship;
  • develop a comprehensive Public Space Management Framework, with the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, other related Business Improvement Areas, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, and other vested community partners, that includes year-round activation, cleanliness and maintenance standards, community partnerships, and safety interventions; and
  • establish a Downtown Action Plan Implementation Task Force with shared leadership and accountability from City Administration and other essential organizations to oversee delivery.

• Amendment to Amendment:

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

  That "the Chinatown Business Improvement Area", be deleted from the third bullet.

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

  Defeated (3 to 10)

• Amendment on the Floor (Made at the May 21/23, 2025, City Council meeting), put:

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

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

  That Administration provide a report on the following implementation options for the Downtown Action Plan:

  • develop an ongoing partnership framework with partners including, but not limited to, the Edmonton Downtown Business Association as a potential key partner, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Community League, Indigenous and Metis partners, including an identified funding source to resume cost-sharing for the Downtown Core Patrol and Downtown Ambassador programs;
  • explore multiple valid partnership approaches to guide investment attraction, land development and park/public space renewal and stewardship;
  • develop a comprehensive Public Space Management Framework, with the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, other related Business Improvement Areas, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, and other vested community partners, that includes year-round activation, cleanliness and maintenance standards, community partnerships, and safety interventions; and
  • establish a Downtown Action Plan Implementation Task Force with shared leadership and accountability from City Administration and other essential organizations to oversee delivery.

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

  Defeated (3 to 10)

• Motion on the Floor (Made at the May 21/23, 2025, City Council meeting), put:

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

  That Administration provide a report on the following implementation options for the Downtown Action Plan:

  • identify the Edmonton Downtown Business Association as a lead partner in the implementation of Actions 4 (Safety), 5 (Beautification), 6 (Economic Engine) and 7 (Public Programming);
  • develop an ongoing partnership framework with the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, including an identified funding source to resume cost-sharing for the Downtown Core Patrol and Downtown Ambassador programs;
  • develop and prioritize a partnership approach to guide investment attraction, land development, and park/public space renewal and stewardship;
  • develop a comprehensive Public Space Management Framework, co-led with Edmonton Downtown Business Association and other partners, that includes year-round activation, cleanliness and maintenance standards, community partnerships, and safety interventions; and
  • establish a Downtown Action Plan Implementation Task Force with shared leadership and accountability from City Administration, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, and other essential organizations to oversee delivery.

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Administration develop a comprehensive Public Space Management Framework with the Chinatown Business Association, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative, social agencies and other local community partners, that incorporates existing Chinatown Strategy actions and also includes year-round activation, cleanliness and maintenance standards, community partnerships, and safety interventions and provide an update with the Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress report UPE02877. 

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02877 - Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress scheduled for Fourth Quarter 2025, Executive Committee.

  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
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and T. Cartmell

  Carried (11 to 2)

6.2

Bylaw 21063 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #3

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

  That Bylaw 21063 be read a second time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21063 be read a third time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)

6.3

Regional Update

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

  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 6.3.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 9:54 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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

  • A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • O. Green, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 10:26 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 21, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02793, be approved.
  2. That the May 21, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02793 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 (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell

  Carried (11 to 1)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Spring 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget

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:

• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• R. Jevne, Community Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852, be approved.
  2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852, be approved.
  3. That Attachment 7 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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.
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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 7.1.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Matheson, Financial and Corporate Services 
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Bohn, Employee and Legal Services
  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:48 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

  
  

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852, be approved.
  2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852, be approved.
  3. That Attachment 7 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02852 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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)

7.2

Prioritization of Renewal in 2027-2030 Capital Budget

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:

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• E. Robar, City Manager
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  That the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02696, 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  Mobility Network Assessment Update

  That Administration provide an update on prioritization of mobility infrastructure including arterial roads, as a follow-up to the February 15, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00491 - Mobility Network Assessment and the October 31, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01825 - Arterial Road Assessment, and include the conditions that have changed since 2022/2023 including but not limited to growth, cost escalation, tariff implications etc. for the top priorities.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.3

2025 Tax Public Auction Resolution

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

1. That the 2025 Tax Public Auction be held on October 23, 2025, in Council Chamber, City Hall, commencing at 10 a.m.
2. That the reserve bid be set for all properties at fair market value and that the market value be determined by an independent appraisal of each property.
3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 10, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02850, be approved.
4. That the City Assessor adjourn the auction for a period of up to 60 days after the advertised date, if necessary.

7.4

Anti-Racism Strategy Update

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

• E. Robar, City Manager
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• L. Jina, Office of the City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Pandey, Employee and Legal Services
• J. Smith, Community Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

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

  That the June 10, 2025, Office of the City Manager report OCM02612, be received for information. 

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.5

Independent Anti-Racism Body Analysis and Options

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

• L. Jina, Office of the City Manager
• L. Holmes, Office of the Mayor

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

• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• A. Tinio, Independent Anti-Racism Body Advisory Panel
• K. Avveduti, Independent Anti-Racism Body Advisory Panel
• I. Chaudhry, Independent Anti-Racism Body Advisory Panel
• B. Woldemariam, Independent Anti-Racism Body Advisory Panel

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

  Implementation of the Anti-Racism Collaboration Table

  1. That Administration implement the recommendation to create a Collaboration Table as outlined on page 17 of  Attachment 2 of the June 10, 2025, Office of the City Manager report OCM03051 - Independent Anti-Racism Body Analysis and Options, and that implementation includes:

  a. A plan to ensure the Collaboration Table selection process is equitable, transparent and includes both individuals and groups who are reflective of the diverse Black, Indigenous and racialized communities in Edmonton.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, City Council

  Anti-Racism Collaboration Table Work Plan

  b. In setting up the Collaboration Table, Administration facilitates a member-led process to develop short and medium term outcomes, identify how these outcomes will be resourced and a plan to report back to the community. 

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2026, City Council

  Anti-Racism Collaboration Table Year One Update

  2. That Administration facilitate a report to Council from the Collaboration Table with a one year update on implementation and additional thoughts on moving to a “Community Ownership” model. 

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2027, City Council

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.6

Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies Policy Update

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• M. Ha, Office of the City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

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

  That the revised Policy and Procedure C628B - Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 10, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03077, 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)

7.7

Approval to Stop Train Whistling at Railway Crossings

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

• J. Albers, City Operations

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

• C. Zerebeski, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Mullen, City Operations
• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
  

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

  That the Resolution to Stop Train Whistling at Railway Crossings 2025 as listed in Attachment 1 of the June 10, 2025, City Operations report CO03028, 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)

7.8

City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines

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

That Council Policy C601A - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2025, Community Services report CS02586, be approved.

7.9

Ellerslie Road Expansion Whitemud Creek Crossing - Environmental Impact Assessment

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

1. That the Whitemud Creek Crossing Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02998, be approved pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
2. That the location of the proposed Whitemud Creek Crossing in the river valley, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02998, be deemed essential pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

7.10

Arterial Road Paving Renewal Analysis

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

That Administration perform an analysis of arterial road paving renewal based on condition priorities and provide a report with options to increase the funding for the Arterial Renewal Program in 2026 as part of the 2025 Fall Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment.

Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21138 - Designation of Reserve - Carlisle Community Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21138 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 21139 - Designation of Reserve - Weinlos Community Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21139 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Edmonton Police Commission Membership Update

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:24 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

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

  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:49 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachment 2 be added to the June 10, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03080 and be approved.
  2. That the June 10, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03080 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.2

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Changes to the Deputy Mayor Term for July and September 2025 (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Deputy Mayor Terms for July and September 2025.

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

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Knack to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Deputy Mayor Terms for July and September 2025.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That the Deputy Mayor Terms be amended to swap the following terms:

  • July 22, 2025, to August 21, 2025
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    Deputy Mayor: A. Knack
    
    
  • September 22, 2025, to the 2025 Municipal Election
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    Deputy Mayor: S. Hamilton

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.