City Council Minutes

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The December 12, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: December 12, 2023, and December 13, 2023.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillors T. Cartmell, M. Janz and J. Rice were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors S. Hamilton and E. Rutherford were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, M. de Guzman and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the December 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.13 2024 Council and Committee Calendar Change
  • 9.3 Collective Bargaining Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.2 Infrastructure Enhancement for City Transit Facilities (T. Cartmell)
    - 10.3 124 Street Business Association One-time Funding (A. Stevenson)

  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. Paquette

  That the topic of Intergovernmental Update be added to item 9.2 - Government of Canada - Pre-Budget Submission - Verbal report.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • November 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • November 7/8, 2023, City Council
  • November 10, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
  • November 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • November 21-22/27-28, 2023, City Council - 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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Final Report (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that eight years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report, which highlights the traumatic history and stories stemming from the residential school system. The report also outlined 94 calls to action and in response, the City of Edmonton undertook a number of actions towards it's own path to reconciliation.

1.5.2

Remembrance of Patricia MacKenzie (A. Sohi/T. Carmell)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the passing of former City Alderman Patricia MacKenzie on November 30. She served three terms in Ward 5 as an Alderman, the term previously used for Councillor. Mayor A. Sohi extended condolences to all of her family, friends and loved ones; and Councillor T. Carmell shared personal anecdotes about his friendship with Patricia MacKenzie.

1.5.3

Duggan School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Duggan School in Ward papastew and their teacher, N. Ming.

1.5.4

Coralwood Adventist Academy (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 3 class from Coralwood Adventist Academy in Ward Anirniq and their teacher, S. Bailey.

1.5.5

Meyokumin School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Meyokumin School in Ward Karhiio and their teacher, M. Davis.

1.5.6

Dickinsfield School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 7 class from Dickinsfield School in Ward tastawiyiniwak and their teacher, N. Halabi.

1.5.7

Kensington School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Kensington School in Ward Anirniq and their teachers, R. Barnes and Ms. Sowemimo.

1.5.8

John A. McDougall School (A. Sohi/E. Rutherford)

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, Ms. Lessard.

Councillor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from John A. McDougall School in Ward O-day'min and their teacher, Mrs. Besecker.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 7.10, 7.12, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Direct Downtown to Airport Bus Route
  • 7.5 Revised Council Policy/Procedure - Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions - Governance Review Implementation
  • 7.6 Enterprise Risk Management - Policy C587 Update
  • 7.8 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Budgets
  • 7.9 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Boards of Directors
  • 7.11 Affordable Housing Agreement - Catholic Social Services
  • 7.13 2024 Council and Committee Calendar Change

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 9.1 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report - Second item at 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2023
  • 9.3 Collective Bargaining Update - First item at 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

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

  • 7.3 Bi-monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report - Second item of business, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  *Clerk's note: The above-noted time specific was scheduled to continue the discussion on item 7.3.

  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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

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

  • 9.2 Government of Canada - Pre-Budget Submission - Verbal report - Third item of business, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20639 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19365, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown District Energy Initiative, Amendment #3

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

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20639 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19365, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown District Energy Initiative, Amendment #3

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20702 - Independent Council Compensation Committee
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20640 - To amend Bylaw 20390, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, Amendment #1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20702 - Independent Council Compensation Committee
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20640 - To amend Bylaw 20390, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, Amendment #1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20702 - Independent Council Compensation Committee
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20640 - To amend Bylaw 20390, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, Amendment #1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20702 - Independent Council Compensation Committee
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20640 - To amend Bylaw 20390, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, Amendment #1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Direct Downtown to Airport Bus Route

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

That the revised due date of January 30, 2024, City Council, for the City Operations report CO01632, Direct Downtown to Airport Bus Route, be approved.

Revised Due Date: January 30, 2024, City Council

6.

Unfinished Business

6.1

Asset Rationalization Framework and Pilot

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 6.1.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

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

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

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:26 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That Attachment 3 be added to the October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767, and that the actions included in Attachment 3 be approved.
  2. That the Asset Rationalization Framework, as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767, be approved, and be applied to City of Edmonton infrastructure assets as part of asset management practices.
  3. That the October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure SServices report IIS01767 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests) 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.

Public Reports

7.1

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2023

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were laid over to the January 30/31, 2024, City Council meeting.

*Clerk's note: Administration provided their presentation to Council. Due to time constraints, Council did not ask questions of Administration, therefore, items 7.1 and 7.2 were laid over.

7.2

Operating Financial Update – September 30, 2023

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together (see item 7.1).

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were laid over to the January 30/31, 2024, City Council meeting.

7.3

Bi-monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy
• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy
• D. Hunter, City Operations

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

• R. Kaboni, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• J. Hrycun, Edmonton Police Service
• K. Johnson, Edmonton Police Service
• W. Driechel, Edmonton Police Service
• D. McIntyre, Edmonton Police Service
• S. Schulman, InWithForward

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Motion 1 on item 7.3:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Administration return to the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment with an unfunded service package to create four additional Transit Community Action Teams and/or Community Outreach Transit Safety Teams.

  Due Date: Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

• Motion 2 on item 7.3:

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

  That Administration provide a report outlining a detailed plan for a two-year trial for the use of fare gates at two transit facilities, including one LRT station with an underground platform; and outline a detailed costing for the trial and an evaluation plan in the report.

• Amendment to Motion 2 on item 7.3:

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

  That the motion be substituted with the following:

  That Administration provide a report outlining a detailed plan for a two-year trial for the use of fare gates at two transit facilities, including one LRT station with an underground platform, including a cost-benefit analysis, recommendation, evaluation plan, and detailed costing for the trial.

  *Clerk's note: The amendment was treated as a delete and replace of Councillor T. Cartmell's motion on the floor.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Motion 2 on item 7.3, as Amended, put:

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

  Infrastructure Enhancement for City Transit Facilities

  That Administration provide a report outlining a detailed plan for a two-year trial for the use of fare gates at two transit facilities, including one LRT station with an underground platform, including a cost-benefit analysis, recommendation, evaluation plan, and detailed costing for the trial.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

• Motion 3 on item 7.3:

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

  That Administration cease providing bi-monthly updates to Council and move to providing quarterly updates on the progress of the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core (as well as complimentary memo with data) until such time as Council provides new direction.

• Motion to Close Debate/Previous Question on Motion 3 of item 7.3:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the debate on the motion on the floor be closed (previous question).

  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)

  *Clerk's note: The voting requirement to Close Debate/Previous Question is 2/3 Present Or Informally by Unanimous Consent.

  
  

• Motion 3 on item 7.3, put:

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

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

  That Administration cease providing bi-monthly updates to Council and move to providing quarterly updates on the progress of the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core (as well as complimentary memo with data) until such time as Council provides new direction.

  Due Date: March 12, 2024, 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
  Opposed (1)	A. Paquette

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.4

2022 Edmonton Police Service Annual Report

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

• E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission
• B. Harker, Edmonton Police Service
• L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
• D. McIntyre, Edmonton Police Service
• A. Hussainaly, Edmonton Police Commission

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

  That the December 12, 2023, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT02215, 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: A. Paquette

  Edmonton Police Commission - Audit and Program Service Review

  That City Council request the Edmonton Police Commission provide an audit and program service review plan for 2024.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, City Council

  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)

7.5

Revised Council Policy/Procedure - Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions - Governance Review Implementation

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

That the revised Council Policy and Procedure C575E - Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02197, be approved.

7.6

Enterprise Risk Management - Policy C587 Update

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

That revised Enterprise Risk Management Policy C587A, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 30, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02101, be approved.

7.7

Ortona Armoury - Arts Habitat Funding Agreement

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• J. Mayne, Arts Habitat Edmonton

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Community Services

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

  1. That Attachment 1 of the October 30, 2023, Community Services report CS02019, be revised by adding the following:

  “Other Conditions

  Payment of the funding will be conditional upon:

  1. Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton forming an ArtsHub Ortona Community Artist Advisory Committee to be maintained throughout the term of the agreement; and
  2. Confirmation that the Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton has the ability to grant licences to artists of varying term lengths as negotiated between the Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton and the artists.”

  2. That the funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Arts Habitat Association of Edmonton, to support operating costs and cover lease capital and property tax obligations for the Ortona Armoury, as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the October 30, 2023, Community Services report CS02019, be approved, and the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.8

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Budgets

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

That the following Edmonton Business Improvement Area Association 2024 Budgets, as outlined in Attachments 2 to 14 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01571, be approved:

• 124 Street and Area Business Association 
• Alberta Avenue Business Association
• Beverly Business Association
• Chinatown and Area Business Association
• Downtown Business Association of Edmonton 
• Fort Road Business and Community Association
• French Quarter Business Association / Association des Entreprises du Quartier Francophone
• Kingsway District Association
• North Edge Business Association
• Northwest Industrial Business Association
• Old Strathcona Business Association
• Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
• The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Association

7.9

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Boards of Directors

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

1. That the appointments of the Boards of Directors to the Business Improvement Area associations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01572, be approved, and that the term of appointment be January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
2. That Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01572 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.10

Surplus School Sites Policy Review and Recommendations

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

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

  That the amendments to Policy C583 - Guidelines for Development of the 2009 Surplus School Sites, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS01758, be approved.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	S. Hamilton

  Carried (11 to 1)

7.11

Affordable Housing Agreement - Catholic Social Services

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

1. That the 2024 revenue and expenditure operating budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $2,775,000, on a one-time basis with funding from the Affordable Housing Reserve, to be spent on a multi-year basis, to fund the subsidy funding affordable housing agreement outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS02035.
2. That a subsidy funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Catholic Social Services, for an amount not to exceed $2,775,000, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS02035, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

7.12

Invitations to Events

This item was laid over to the January 30/31, 2024, City Council meeting.

7.13

2024 Council and Committee Calendar Change

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

That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled on February 2, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the purpose of a non-statutory public hearing on the Public Spaces Bylaw.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20702 - Independent Council Compensation Committee

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20702 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20639 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19365, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown District Energy Initiative, Amendment #3

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20639 received second and third readings.

8.3

Bylaw 20640 - To amend Bylaw 20390, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, Amendment #1

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20640 received three readings.

8.4

Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20630 received three readings.

8.5

Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20631 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20632 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20633 received three readings.

8.8

Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20634 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  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 items 9.1 and 9.3.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 3:31 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  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)

  City Council met in public at 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

  
  

9.1

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the December 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02203.
  2. That the actions outlined in slide 14 of Attachment 1 of the December 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02203, be approved.
  3. That the December 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02203 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 (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)

9.2

Government of Canada - Pre-Budget Submission - Verbal report

*Clerk's note: Council passed a motion to include the topic of Intergovernmental Update to item 9.2 (see item 1.3).

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.2.

  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 4:11 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
  • Y. Oke, Office of the City Manager
  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  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 4:48 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the December 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02225. 
  2. That the pre-budget submission priorities as outlined on slides 5 to 9 of Attachment 1 of the December 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02225, be approved for advancement to the Government of Canada.
  3. That Attachment 1 of the December 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02225 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.3

Collective Bargaining Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Strong, Employee and Legal Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Memorandum of Agreement in Attachment 1 of the December 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02231 between the City of Edmonton and Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 569, DATS Unit, signed December 1, 2023, be ratified.
  2. That the December 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02231 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 (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Schonsee and Inglewood Parcels (K. Principe)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  

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

  Schonsee Parcel

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

  That Administration provide a report outlining proposal(s) from the top candidate(s) for the sale of the city-owned Schonsee parcel at 16704 - 66 Street NW (legally described as a portion of Block C, Plan 2887AQ), following the closure of public land sale on February 29, 2024, and that report shall include any proposal(s) that include a linked transaction such as land exchanges, should such submission(s) be received and that a decision to ratify the sale would not be made before this report; and return to Council in the Second Quarter of 2024.

  Due Date: June 11, 2024, City Council

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.2

Infrastructure Enhancement for City Transit Facilities (T. Cartmell)

Item 10.2 was dealt with (see item 7.3).

10.3

124 Street Business Association One-time Funding (A. Stevenson)

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

  That the 124 Street Business Association be provided $75,000 one-time funding in 2024 to support capital projects, with funding from the 2023 Council Contingency.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 1)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Public Engagement Practice (S. Hamilton)

Councillor S. Hamilton stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration:

1. revise the public engagement practice to include Homeowners Associations as part of their consultation framework, and
2. update Council on how frequently the contact list is audited and email addresses and phone numbers are checked to verify that they are current and monitored.

• Notice of Motion Given: December 12/13, 2023, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023.