Executive Committee - Minutes

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• A. Paquette, 
• T. Cartmell, 
• K. Principe, 
• and K. Tang 

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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 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and acknowledged that Executive Committee 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 Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee.

Councillor K. Tang was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson and J. Wright; and N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, B. Tyson and D. Molloy, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the February 12, 2025, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the January 22, 2025, Executive Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1 and 7.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties 
  • 7.3 Bylaw 20944 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels on 106 Street in support of the Warehouse Park Project

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speaker:

  • 6.1 Sustainable Procurement Policy - Subcontractor Compliance
    1. V. Pekez, Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons' International Association & The Building Trades of Alberta

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)

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.

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

Sustainable Procurement Policy - Subcontractor Compliance

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

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

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• V. Pekez, Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons' International Association & The Building Trades of Alberta

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Sohrabi, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Hughes, Employee and Legal Services
• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Smid, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the November 27, 2024, Financial Corporate Services report FCS02488, be received for information. 

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Policy C583A Update - Henderson Estates and Leger

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

• N. Osaduik, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Kehrig, Community Services
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  1. That Policy C583A - Developing Surplus School Sites be updated to:
     1. remove Henderson Estates from the list of applicable surplus school sites; and
     2. add Leger to the list of applicable surplus school sites.
  2. That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Policy C583A - Developing Surplus School Sites, as amended, be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That Administration:

  1. identify any further lands that are surplus to municipal requirements and that could be feasibly combined with the Leger Affordable Housing site to create a more significant development opportunity;
  2. create a public offering that encourages proposals to deliver multiple city building outcomes through development of the site including, but not limited to, library, parking, park amenities and other housing opportunities; and
  3. return to Committee for approval prior to the development and/or sale of the lands. 

  With the unanimous consent of Executive Committee, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the motion.

  Withdrawn

  
  

7.2

Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties

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

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That the cancellation (write-off) of $94,264.78 in uncollectible Business Improvement Area (BIA) taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2024, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 12, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02757, be approved. 

7.3

Bylaw 20944 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels on 106 Street in support of the Warehouse Park Project

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

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 20944 be given the appropriate readings.

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Tax Forgiveness Options - Southern Springs GP LTD (K. Tang)

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of Executive Committee, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration bring a report to Committee providing background and outlining the tax forgiveness options for Southern Springs GP LTD from 2020-2024 for property address 671 Watt Boulevard SW (account 10934587).

• Notice of Motion Given: January 22, 2025, Executive Committee
• Laid Over: February 12, 2025, Executive Committee to March 5, 2025, Executive Committee

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Edmonton Financial Sustainability Framework (A. Paquette)

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

That Administration, in connection with the Fiscal Gaps work-plan, develop a draft framework to strengthen Edmonton's financial sustainability, future fiscal independence, and the potential of a “legacy savings fund”, by exploring new revenue strategies, optimizing municipal assets, attracting investment to stimulate economic growth, and enhancing the city’s capacity to leverage provincial and federal grants to their fullest potential. Further, that this framework: 

1. Aligns with existing strategies, ensuring coherence with current city policies, financial plans, and operational frameworks. 
2. Identifies new opportunities, including innovative financial models, diversification strategies, and approaches to improve the management of municipal assets. 
3. Develops initiatives to position Edmonton as a competitive destination for business and industrial investment, fostering economic diversification and growth. 
4. Strengthens Edmonton’s long-term financial resilience by addressing infrastructure funding needs, stabilizing revenue streams, and ensuring the city’s capacity to deliver essential services.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 12, 2025, Executive Committee

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025.