City Council - Budget - Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Knack, 
  • R. Clarke, 
  • M. Elliott, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • J. Morgan, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • T. Parmar, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor A. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, December 1, 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 December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting was held over four days: December 1, 2025, December 2, 2025, December 3, 2025, and December 4, 2025.

1.2
Roll Call

 

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

Mayor A. Knack and Councillors M. Elliott, K. Principe and E. Rutherford were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, R. Yusuf, B. Tyson, G. Goodin, A. Karbashewski, E. Norton, M. Friesen and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

 

Mayor A. Knack asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

1.4
Adoption of Agenda

 

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 5.1 Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget
      - Attachment 10
    • 5.4 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2026 Rate Filing and Fall 2025 Supplemental Budget Adjustment
    • 5.7 Municipal Traffic Safety Expansion Opportunities - Reinvesting to Address Critical Safety Concerns
    • 7.1 Bylaw 21367 - To Amend Bylaw 17943 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility, Amendment No. 7

    Replacement report:

    • 5.1 Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget
      - Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159

    Replacement attachments:

    • 5.2 Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Attachments 3 and 4

    Replacement page:

    • 5.2 Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Page 53 of Attachment 2

     

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    Suspension of Rules: 

    That the following sections of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw be waived:

    • 15(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), items will be discussed at a meeting in the order they appear on the agenda for that meeting.
    • 27(2) A motion must be on the floor prior to discussing an item at Council.
    • 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, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

    *Clerk's note: The Suspension of Rules was passed on Monday, December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting.


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

    That the following be added to the December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting agenda:

    • 5.2 Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Attachment 9
      (Private pursuant to sections 29, 30 and 32 of the Access to Information Act)
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

    *Clerk's note: Attachment 9 was added on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting. 


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

    That City Council adjust its rules on time limits as set out in section 38 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw for the remainder of the December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting, so that each member of Council has:

    • two minutes to introduce an item;
    • two minutes to ask questions; and
    • two minutes to close.

    *Clerk's note: The adjustment of Rules was passed on Thursday, December 4, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting. 

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

1.5.1
World AIDS Day (A. Knack)

 

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, recognized December 1 as World AIDS Day and encouraged all Edmontonians to wear a red ribbon, which symbolizes solidarity for people living with HIV. It is a chance to raise awareness about this virus and dispel the stigma. 

1.5.2
Richard Secord School (A. Knack)

 

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Richard Secord School in Ward papastew and their teachers, T. Bradley, J. Gorgichuk, E. Carter and S. Fritz.

1.5.3
St. Martin School (A. Knack)

 

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Martin School in Ward papastew and their teacher, M. Alexandruk.

1.5.4
Soraya Hafez School (A. Knack)

 

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Soraya Hafez School in Ward Dene and their teacher, M. Hart.

1.5.5
Newcomer Centre (A. Knack)

 

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed English learning students from the Newcomer Centre and their teacher, B. Finley.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.1 and 7.2.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

 

All items were selected for debate.

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

 

All Bylaws were selected for debate.

3.
Councillor Inquiries

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.
Questions of Boards and Authorities

 

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • W. Driechel, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Anderson, Edmonton Police Service 
  • B. Henderson, Edmonton Police Commission 
  • T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service
  • S. Amiri, Edmonton Police Commission
  • P. Misutka, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

5.
Public Reports

 

5.1
Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.5.1 ADDENDUM CC Report 1 - Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment.pdf
2.5.1 REPLACEMENT Report - FCS03159 - Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget.pdf
3.5.1 ADDENDUM Report - FCS03159 - Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Capital Budget.pdf
4.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - FCS03159 - Capital Budget Summary.pdf
5.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 2 - FCS03159 - Project Development and Delivery Model Overview.pdf
6.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 3 - FCS03159 - Summary of Fall 2025 SCBA Recommendations.pdf
7.REVISED Attachment 4 - FCS03159 - Detailed Budget Adjustments 2025 Fall SCBA (revised for carried Council amendments).pdf
8.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 4 - FCS03159 - Fall 2025 SCBA Detailed Budget Adjustments - Council.pdf
9.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 5 - FCS03159 - New Profiles Recommended for Funding.pdf
10.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 7 - FCS03159 - Emerging Items - Fall 2025 (Unfunded).pdf
11.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 8 - FCS03159 - Unfunded Capital Profiles or Projects.pdf
12.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 9 - FCS03159 - Arterial Road Paving Renewal Analysis.pdf
13.5.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 10 - FCS03159 - Unfunded Capital Profile 27-61-3624.pdf
14.5.1, 5.2, 5.3 PRESENTATION - Combined Fall 2025 budget presentations - City Council, Dec 1.pdf

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

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

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved.
    2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved.
    3. That Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 22 (confidential evaluations), 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted motion was dealt with in section 5.1.3. See section 5.1.3 for voting results.


5.1.1
Capital Budget Amendments

 

  • Capital Budget Amendment 1 - Playground Design (Postponed)

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $270,000 in 2026 to fund the design of playgrounds for the following sites: Secord South (St. Josephine Bakhita School), Chapelle East (Garth Worthington School), Albany Village Park, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 2 - Arterial Roads Renewal (Postponed)

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

    That capital profile CM-22-0000 - Transportation: Goods Movement - Arterial Renewal be increased by $5,000,000 in 2026 to fund Option 1 of the Arterial Road Paving Renewal Analysis, as outlined on page 5 of Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 3 - Parsons Road Widening (Postponed)

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $600,000 to fund planning and design of road widening for Parsons Road (19 Avenue to 91 Street), as outlined in Attachment 8 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS03159, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 4 - Argyll Velodrome Demolition (Postponed)

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

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-5 for the scope change adjustment to add $3,200,000 to CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth to design and deliver the Argyll Velodrome Demolition project.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 5 - Integrated Transit Control Centre (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-2 for the scope change adjustment to add $7,300,000 to CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth for the Integrated Transit Control Centre.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 6 - Transit Bike Racks Upgrade (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-6 for the scope change adjustment to add $2,074,531 to CM-66-3600 - Bus Fleet and Equipment Rehab and Replacement for the Transit Bike Racks Upgrade.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 7 - Passenger Counters for Light Rail Vehicle Fleet (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-8 for the scope change adjustment to add $1,200,000 to CM-66-3400 - LRV Fleet and Equipment Renewal for the Passenger Counters For Light Rail Vehicle Fleet.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 8 - Growth Buses (Postponed)

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

    That new capital profile 27-61-3624 - Growth Buses as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved in the amount of $25,223,000, with funding from tax-supported debt.

  • Capital Budget Amendment 9 - Growth Buses (Postponed)

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

    That new capital profile 27-61-3624 - Growth Buses as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved in the amount of $25,223,000, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted amendments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget were moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.1.1 and were dealt with in section 5.1.2. See section 5.1.2 for voting results.


5.1.2
Vote on Capital Budget Amendments

 

*Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed at the November 17, 2025, City Council meeting, capital budget amendments were randomized and dealt with in the order as outlined below.

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

  • Capital Budget Amendment 4 - Argyll Velodrome Demolition

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • R. Jevne, Community Services

    Capital Budget Amendment 4, put:

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

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-5 for the scope change adjustment to add $3,200,000 to CM-99-9000 - Infrastructure Delivery - Growth to design and deliver the Argyll Velodrome Demolition project.

    In Favour (5)A. Salvador, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (5 to 8)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 5 - Integrated Transit Control Centre

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • E. Robar, City Manager

    Capital Budget Amendment 5, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-2 for the scope change adjustment to add $7,300,000 to CM-10-1010 - Facility Planning and Design - Growth for the Integrated Transit Control Centre.

    In Favour (1)K. Principe
    Opposed (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (1 to 12)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 6 - Transit Bike Racks Upgrade

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

    Capital Budget Amendment 6, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-6 for the scope change adjustment to add $2,074,531 to CM-66-3600 - Bus Fleet and Equipment Rehab and Replacement for the Transit Bike Racks Upgrade.

    In Favour (2)K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (2 to 11)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 7 - Passenger Counters for Light Rail Vehicle Fleet 

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

    Capital Budget Amendment 7, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be amended to remove item 4.2-8 for the scope change adjustment to add $1,200,000 to CM-66-3400 - LRV Fleet and Equipment Renewal for the Passenger Counters For Light Rail Vehicle Fleet.

    In Favour (3)K. Principe, M. Elliott, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (3 to 10)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 2 - Arterial Roads Renewal

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Zerebeski, City Operations
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

    Capital Budget Amendment 2, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-22-0000 - Transportation: Goods Movement - Arterial Renewal be increased by $5,000,000 in 2026 to fund Option 1 of the Arterial Road Paving Renewal Analysis, as outlined on page 5 of Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (4)A. Paquette, M. Janz, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 8 - Growth Buses

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • E. Robar, City Manager

    Capital Budget Amendment 8, put:

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

    That new capital profile 27-61-3624 - Growth Buses as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved in the amount of $25,223,000, with funding from Tax-Supported Debt.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (5)E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 1 - Playground Design

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    • R. Jevne, Community Services

    Capital Budget Amendment 1, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-30-3030 - Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $270,000 in 2026 to fund the design of playgrounds for the following sites: Secord South (St. Josephine Bakhita School), Chapelle East (Garth Worthington School) and Albany Village Park, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (7)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, and T. Parmar
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 3 - Parsons Road Widening 

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

    Capital Budget Amendment 3, put:

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

    That capital profile CM-20-2020 - Transportation: Planning and Design - Growth be increased by $600,000 to fund planning and design of road widening for Parsons Road (19 Avenue to 91 Street), as outlined in Attachment 8 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

    In Favour (2)K. Tang, and E. Rutherford
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (2 to 11)

  • Capital Budget Amendment 9 - Growth Buses

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

    That new capital profile 27-61-3624 - Growth Buses as outlined in Attachment 10 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved in the amount of $25,223,000, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

    *Clerk's note: Capital Budget Amendment 9 - Growth Buses (Postponed) is a duplicate of Capital  Budget Amendment 8. Therefore, Capital Budget Amendment 9 is not in order and was not put.

    Not put to vote


5.1.3
Vote on Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment and Other Related Motions

 
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved.
    2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159, be approved.
    3. That Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03159 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 22 (confidential evaluations), 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (11 to 2)

5.2
Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.5.2 ADDENDUM CC Report 2 - Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.pdf
2.5.2 ADDENDUM Report - FCS03158 - Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget.pdf
3.REVISED Attachment 1 - FCS03158 - 2026 Operating Budget Changes (revised for carried Council amendments).pdf
4.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - FCS03158 - 2026 Operating Budget Changes.pdf
5.REPLACEMENT PAGE 53 - Attachment 2 - FCS03158 - Operating Budget - Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.pdf
6.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 2 - FCS03158 - Operating Budget - Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.pdf
7.5.2 REPLACEMENT Attachment 3 - FCS03158 - Status Update of Structural Budget Variances (Nov 26).pdf
8.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 3 - FCS03158 - Status Update of Structural Budget Variances.pdf
9.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 5 - FCS03158 - Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy Reserve Schedule.pdf
10.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 6 - FCS03158 - LRT Reserve Update.pdf
11.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 7 - FCS03158 - 2025 Budget Survey Results - Public Opinion Research - November 2025.pdf
12.5.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 8 - FCS03158 - City of Edmonton Service Satisfaction Survey - August 2025.pdf
13.5.1, 5.2, 5.3 PRESENTATION - Combined Fall 2025 budget presentations - City Council, Dec 1(1).pdf

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Zerebeski, City Operations
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
  • E. Robar, City Manager
  • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Moved by:T. Parmar
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 5.2.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 3:16 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 4:37 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025.


  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That adjustments to the 2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be approved.
    2. That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted motion was dealt with in section 5.2.3. See section 5.2.3 for voting results.


5.2.1
Operating Budget Amendments

 

  • Operating Budget Amendment 1 - Whitemud Drive Upgrades (Postponed)

    Moved by:T. Parmar
    Seconded by:R. Clarke

    That the Development Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $7,300,000 in 2026 and decreased by $5,300,000 in 2027, on a one-time basis ending in 2027, for the service package Enoch Cree Nation Whitemud Drive Upgrades, as outlined on page 36 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 2 - Item 1 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $4,700,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 1 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 3 - River Valley Trail Strategy (Postponed)

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $423,000 in 2026, $58,000 in 2027 and decreased by $124,000 in 2028, and the Social Development branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $60,000 in 2026, and $61,000 in 2027, and the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2027, on a one-time basis ending in 2028, for the integrated service package River Valley Trail Strategy, for a total of $1,663,000, as outlined on pages 53 and 54 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Parkland Purchase Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 4 - Derelict Residential Tax Subclass Expansion (Postponed)

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

    That the Assessment and Taxation branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $95,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the service package Expansion of Derelict Residential Tax Subclass, as outlined on page 35 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 5 - Infill Liaison Team (Postponed)

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

    That the Development Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $387,000 in 2026, and the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $169,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Infill Liaison Team as outlined on pages 51 and 52 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from Planning and Development Business.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 6 - Bus Cleaning Service Delivery (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $724,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Cleaning Service Delivery Model, as outlined on pages 58 and 59 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 7 - DATS Service Level (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,995,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the standalone service package DATS Service Level, as outlined on page 57 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 8 - Bus Service Growth - Operating Impacts of Capital (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure be increased by $420,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Service Growth Operating Impacts of Capital, as outlined on pages 39 and 40 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 9 - Explore Edmonton - Operational Support (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on a one-time basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with $1,000,000 funding from the EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies and $10,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 10 - DATS Service Level (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service - DATS branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,995,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the service package DATS Service Level, as outlined on page 57 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the LRT Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 11 - Infill Liaison Team (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Development Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $387,000 in 2026, and the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $169,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Infill Liaison Team, as outlined on pages 51 and 52 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with revenues from the Planning and Development Business.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 12 - EPCOR Dividend Release ($5M) (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the $5,000,000 EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies for 2026 be released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 13 - Vandalism Costs (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,061,000 on an ongoing basis, to reflect vandalism costs, as outlined on page 3 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 14 - LRT Reserve Wind Down (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget in Financial Strategies, as outlined on pages 2 and 3 of Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $11,100,000 on a one time basis, to reflect the winding down of the LRT reserve, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 15 - Valley Line South East - Operating Impacts of Capital (Postponed)

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget in Financial Strategies, as outlined on pages 3 and 4 of Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $11,100,000 on an ongoing basis, to reflect removal of operating impacts of capital for Valley Line Southeast LRT Funding Plan, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 16 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer ($270k)  (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be increased by $270,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 17 - Old Strathcona Public Realm Reserve (Postponed)

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That Part 3 of the main motion be deleted.
    2. That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $438,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the Transfer to the Old Strathcona Public Realm Reserve, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 1 in the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 18 - River Valley Trail Strategy (Postponed)

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $423,000 in 2026, $58,000 in 2027, and decreased by $124,000 in 2028, and the Social Development branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $60,000 in 2026, and $61,000 in 2027, and the Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2027 on a one-time basis ending in 2028, for the integrated service package River Valley Trail Strategy, for a total of $1,663,000, as outlined on pages 53 and 54 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Natural Area Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 19 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($1.8M) (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $1,777,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 20 - Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions (Postponed)

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $43,000 in 2026 and the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,734,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions - Analysis and Options, as outlined on pages 45 and 46 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 21 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($555k) (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $555,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 22 - Custodial Living Wage Impacts (Postponed)

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

    That Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $465,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $90,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Custodial Living Wage Impacts, as outlined on pages 60 and 61 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 23 - GEF Seniors Housing (Postponed)

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

    That the GEF Seniors Housing 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $4,726,000 in 2026, on a one-time basis ending in 2026, for the service package 2026 Funding Increase for GEF Seniors Housing Capital Expenses, as outlined on page 56 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 24 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($1.2M) (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditure and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $1,224,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 25 - Bus Cleaning Service Delivery (Postponed)

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

    That Edmonton Transit Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $724,000 in 2026 and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Cleaning Service Delivery Model, as outlined on pages 58 and 59 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 26 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($2.7M) (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditure and Revenues 2023-2025 operating expense budget be decreased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 27 - ETS Permanent Enhanced Cleaning (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Permanent Enhanced Cleaning, as outlined on pages 41 and 42 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 28 - 103A Avenue Pedway - Operating Impacts of Capital (Postponed)

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

    That the ongoing operating costs of capital for the 103A Avenue and 99 Street pedway, as outlined on page 3 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be reduced by $253,000, specifically through:

    • a $203,000 reduction to Community Standards
    • a $50,000 reduction to Fleet Services

    with funding released to the tax levy, and that the remaining funds be held in abeyance until Administration reports back to Urban Planning Committee on the outcomes of negotiations for an ongoing operating agreement with Qualico.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 29 - EPCOR Dividend Release ($555k)  (Postponed)

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $555,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, from the EPCOR dividend held in Financial Strategies, with funding released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 30 - Custodial Living Wage Impacts (Postponed)

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

    That the Fleet and Facility Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $465,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $90,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Custodial Living Wage Impacts, as outlined on pages 60 and 61 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Adjustment 31 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($2.7M) (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 32 - ETS Permanent Enhanced Cleaning (Postponed)

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Permanent Enhanced Cleaning, as outlined on pages 41 and 42 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Adjustment 33 -  Explore Edmonton - Operational Support (Postponed)

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on a one-time basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding $1,000,000 from the EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies and $10,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • Operating Budget Adjustment 34 - Community Standards Peace Officers Contingent (Postponed)

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

    That the Community Standards branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Community Standards Peace Officers Contingent, as outlined on page 47 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from increasing Fine Revenue in Corporate Revenues by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 35 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer  (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget for Corporate Expenditures be increased by $5,000,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 36 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer ($600k)  (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expense budget be increased by $600,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Adjustment 37 - Structural Budget Variances (Postponed)

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

    That the funding for the Structural Budget Variances, as outlined in the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be approved for the following amounts:

    • $27,700,000 as outlined in Attachment 3; and
    • $11,131,000 as outlined in private Attachment 4; 

    with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 38 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer - Ongoing ($15M) (Postponed)

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

    That an ongoing annual contribution of $15,000,000 be allocated to the Pay-As-You-Go Reserve, with funding from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 39 - Financial Stabilization Reserve Replenishment

    That a three-year plan, in accordance with Council Policy C629A, be approved to replenish the Financial Stabilization Reserve to its minimum required balance, comprising equal annual payments of $21,500,000 for each of the years 2026, 2027, and 2028 (for a total replenishment of $64,500,000), to be funded from the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 39 - Financial Stabilization Reserve Replenishment (Re-stated)(Postponed)

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the amendment

    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That a three-year plan, in accordance with Council Policy C629A, be approved to replenish the Financial Stabilization Reserve to its minimum required balance by adding $64,500,000 to the Financial Stabilization Reserve with funding from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted amendments to the 2023-2026 Operating Budget were moved, seconded and postponed in section 5.2.1 and were dealt with in section 5.2.2. See section 5.2.2 for voting results.


  • Operating Budget Amendment 40 - Corporate Expenditures - Insurance Claims Reduction (Postponed)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenue 2023-2026 operating expense budget be decreased by $2,000,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for insurance claims and settlements, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding being released to the tax levy.

  • Operating Budget Amendment 41 - Corporate Expenditures - WCB Premium Reduction (Postponed)

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $704,000 on an ongoing basis, for changes to WCB premiums, with funding released to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendments 40 and 41 were moved, seconded and postponed on Thursday, December 4, 2025, City Council - Budget meeting.


5.2.2
Vote on Operating Budget Amendments

 

*Clerk's note: Pursuant to the motion passed at the November 17, 2025, City Council meeting, operating budget amendments were randomized and dealt with in the order as outlined below.

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

  • Operating Budget Amendment 35 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer ($5M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,000,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 36 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer ($600k)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $600,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 16 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer ($270k)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $270,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 2 - Item 1 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($4.7M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $4,700,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 1 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 2 is a duplicate of Operating Budget Amendment 14 - LRT Reserve Wind Down (Postponed). Therefore, Operating Budget Amendment 2 is not in order and was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 14 - LRT Reserve Wind Down 

    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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 14, put (Re-stated):

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $4,685,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 1 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    In Favour (5)M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, A. Salvador, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, R. Clarke, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, A. Paquette, E. Rutherford, T. Parmar, and K. Tang
    Defeated (5 to 8)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 21 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($555k)

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    Operating Budget Amendment 21, put:

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $555,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    In Favour (5)A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (5 to 8)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 17 - Old Strathcona Public Realm Reserve

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

    Operating Budget Amendment 17, put:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That Part 3 of the main motion be deleted.
    2. That the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $438,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the Transfer to the Old Strathcona Public Realm Reserve, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 1 in the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158.
    In Favour (7)K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (6)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and M. Elliott
    Carried (7 to 6)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 28 - 103A Avenue Pedway - Operating Impacts of Capital

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • D. Jones, Community Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 28, put:

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

    That the ongoing operating costs of capital for the 103A Avenue and 99 Street pedway, as outlined on page 3 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be reduced by $253,000, specifically through:

    • a $203,000 reduction to Community Standards
    • a $50,000 reduction to Fleet Services

    with funding released to the tax levy, and that the remaining funds be held in abeyance until Administration reports back to Urban Planning Committee on the outcomes of negotiations for an ongoing operating agreement with Qualico. 

    In Favour (4)K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 24 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($1.2M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,224,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 24 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 26 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($2.7M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 26 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 31 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($2.7M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,704,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 31 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 19 - Item 3 Estimates for Unknown Amounts Release ($1.8M)

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

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $1,777,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by releasing funding from item 3 in Estimates for Unknown Amounts risk being held within Financial Strategies, as outlined in private Attachment 9 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, to the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 19 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 12 - EPCOR Dividend Release ($555k)

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    Operating Budget Amendment 12, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the $5,000,000 EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies for 2026 be released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (4)A. Paquette, K. Principe, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 29 - EPCOR Dividend Release ($555k)

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $555,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, from the EPCOR dividend held in Financial Strategies, with funding released to the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 13 - Vandalism Costs

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • S. Nichols, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • D. Jones, Community Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 13, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,061,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, to reflect vandalism costs, as outlined on page 3 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (4)K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and J. Morgan
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 15 - Valley Line South East - Operating Impacts of Capital

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget in Financial Strategies, as outlined on pages 3 and 4 of Attachment 6 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $11,100,000 on an ongoing basis, to reflect removal of operating impacts of capital for Valley Line Southeast LRT Funding Plan, with funding released to the tax levy. 

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 23 - GEF Seniors Housing 

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • M. Kuriyama, Office of the City Manager
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the GEF Seniors Housing operating expenditure budget be increased by $4,726,000 in 2026, on a one-time basis ending in 2026, for the service package 2026 Funding Increase for GEF Seniors Housing Capital Expenses, as outlined on page 56 in Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve. 

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 7 - DATS Service Level

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Salvador re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 7, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,995,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the standalone service package DATS Service Level, as outlined on page 57 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the EPCOR dividend held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 10 - DATS Service Level

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service - DATS branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,995,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the service package DATS Service Level, as outlined on page 57 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the LRT Reserve. 

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 10 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 39 - Financial Stabilization Reserve Replenishment

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the amendment. 

    Operating Budget Amendment 39, put (Re-stated):

    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    That the Corporate Expenditures and Revenues 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $64,500,000 in 2026 on a one-time basis, to replenish the Financial Stabilization Reserve, with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (1)A. Paquette
    Opposed (12)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (1 to 12)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 9 - Explore Edmonton - Operational Support

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 9:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on a one-time basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with $1,000,000 funding from the EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies and $10,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    Amendment #1 to Operating Budget Amendment 9:

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

    That all wording after “FCS03158”, be deleted and replaced with, “with $11,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve."

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

    Withdrawn


  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Tang re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 9 (Re-stated):

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on a one-time basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with $11,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    Amendment #2 to Operating Budget Amendment 9:

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

    That:

    • "one-time", be deleted and replaced with "ongoing", and
    • "Financial Stabilization Reserve" be deleted and replaced with "tax levy".
    In Favour (8)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, K. Tang, K. Principe, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 9, as Amended, put:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on an ongoing basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with $11,000,000 funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (8)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 18 - River Valley Trail Strategy

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $423,000 in 2026, $58,000 in 2027, and decreased by $124,000 in 2028, and the Social Development branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $60,000 in 2026, and $61,000 in 2027, and the Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2027 on a one-time basis ending in 2028, for the integrated service package River Valley Trail Strategy, for a total of $1,663,000, as outlined on pages 53 and 54 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Natural Area Reserve.

  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

    Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 18:

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

    That "Natural Area Reserve," be deleted and replaced with "Parkland Purchase Reserve."

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 18, as Amended, put:

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $423,000 in 2026, $58,000 in 2027, and decreased by $124,000 in 2028, and the Social Development branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $60,000 in 2026, and $61,000 in 2027, and the Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2027 on a one-time basis ending in 2028, for the integrated service package River Valley Trail Strategy, for a total of $1,663,000, as outlined on pages 53 and 54 in Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Parkland Purchase Reserve.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 33 - Explore Edmonton - Operational Support

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

    That the Explore Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $11,000,000 on a one-time basis in 2026, for the service package Explore Edmonton - Operational Support, as outlined on page 55 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding $1,000,000 from the EPCOR Dividend held in Financial Strategies and $10,000,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve. 

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 33 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 3 - River Valley Trail Strategy

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

    That the Planning and Environment Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $423,000 in 2026, $58,000 in 2027, and decreased by $124,000 in 2028, and the Social Development branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $60,000 in 2026, and $61,000 in 2027, and the Community Recreation and Culture branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 in 2027, on a one-time basis ending in 2028, for the integrated service package River Valley Trail Strategy, for a total of $1,663,000, as outlined on pages 53 and 54 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Parkland Purchase Reserve. 

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 3 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 30 - Custodial Living Wage Impacts

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • A. Sharma, City Operations
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 30, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $465,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $90,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Custodial Living Wage Impacts, as outlined on pages 60 and 61 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the EPCOR dividend.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and T. Parmar
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 1 - Whitemud Drive Upgrades

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Pivovar, Urban Planning and Economy
    • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 1, put:

    Moved by:T. Parmar
    Seconded by:R. Clarke

    That the Development Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $7,300,000 in 2026 and decreased by $5,300,000 in 2027, on a one-time basis ending in 2027 for the service package Enoch Cree Nation Whitemud Drive Upgrades, as outlined on page 36 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (6)A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (7 to 6)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 20 - Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions

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

    That the Community Recreation and Culture branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $43,000 in 2026, and the Parks and Road Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,734,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions - Analysis and Options, as outlined on pages 45 and 46 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Operating Budget Amendment 34 - Community Standards Peace Officers Contingent

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • D. Jones, Community Services
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • J. Lamarre, City Operations
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 34:

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

    That the Community Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,844,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Community Standards Peace Officers Contingent, as outlined on page 47 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from increasing Fine Revenue in Corporate Revenues by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis

  • Councillor E. Rutherford stated that they felt that the amendment was not in order as the funding source was not valid.

    The Chair ruled the amendment was in order.

    Councillor E. Rutherford disagreed with the ruling regarding the admissibility of the amendment. Councillor E. Rutherford challenged the Chair's ruling.

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.
    Motion to Challenge the Chair, put: 

    That the ruling of the Chair be upheld.

    In Favour (8): A. Knack, R. Clarke, M. Janz, A. Paquette, T. Parmar, A. Stevenson, K. Tang and J. Wright

    Opposed (5): M. Elliott, J. Morgan, K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador

    Carried (8 to 5)

    Carried

    *Clerk’s note: As per Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw, section 42(3) a challenge is defeated if at least one-third of Councillors present vote in favour of the Chair’s ruling. 


  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    • D. Jones, Community Services
    • J. Lamarre, City Operations
    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

    Amendment to Operating Budget Amendment 34:

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

    That "increasing Fine Revenue in Corporate Revenues by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis." be deleted and replaced with "from the tax levy."

    In Favour (4)A. Paquette, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 34, put:

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

    That the Community Standards branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Community Standards Peace Officers Contingent, as outlined on page 47 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from increasing Fine Revenue in Corporate Revenues by $5,844,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and T. Parmar
    Opposed (5)E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 22 - Custodial Living Wage Impacts

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

    That Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $465,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $90,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Custodial Living Wage Impacts, as outlined on pages 60 and 61 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 22 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 27 - ETS Permanent Enhanced Cleaning

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,704,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Permanent Enhanced Cleaning, as outlined on pages 41 and 42 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 27 - ETS Permanent Enhanced Cleaning (Postponed) is a duplicate of Operating Budget Amendment 32. Therefore, Operating Budget Amendment 27 is not in order and was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 11 - Infill Liaison Team

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

    Operating Budget Amendment 11, put:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:T. Parmar

    That the Development Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $387,000 in 2026, and the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $169,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Infill Liaison Team, as outlined on pages 51 and 52 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with revenues from the Planning and Development Business.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (3)E. Rutherford, K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (10 to 3)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 5 - Infill Liaison Team

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

    That the Development Services branch 2023-2025 operating expenditure budget be increased by $387,000 in 2026, and the Planning and Environment Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $169,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Infill Liaison Team, as outlined on pages 51 and 52 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from Planning and Development Business.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 5 - Infill Liaison Team (Postponed) is a duplicate of Operating Budget Amendment 11. Therefore, Operating Budget Amendment 5 is not in order and was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 25 - Bus Cleaning Service Delivery

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Wright re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget Amendment 25, put (Re-stated):

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

    That Edmonton Transit Service branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $724,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Cleaning Service Delivery Model, as outlined on pages 58 and 59 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the EPCOR dividend held in Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and R. Clarke
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 6 - Bus Cleaning Service Delivery

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Services branch 2023-2025 operating expenditure budget be increased by $724,000 in 2026, and the Fleet and Facility Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Cleaning Service Delivery Model, as outlined on pages 58 and 59 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the EPCOR dividend held within Financial Strategies.

    *Clerk's note: Operating Budget Amendment 6 was not put.

    Not put to vote


  • Operating Budget Amendment 4 - Derelict Residential Tax Subclass Expansion 

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    Operating Budget Amendment 4, put:

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

    That the Assessment and Taxation branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $95,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, for the service package Expansion of Derelict Residential Tax Subclass, as outlined on page 35 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 37 - Structural Budget Variances

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the amendment. 

    Operating Budget Amendment 37, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the funding for the Structural Budget Variances, as outlined in the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be approved on an ongoing basis starting in 2026, for the following amounts:

    • $27,700,000 as outlined in Attachment 3; and
    • $11,131,000 as outlined in private Attachment 4; 

    with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (3)A. Paquette, M. Janz, and E. Rutherford
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (3 to 10)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 8 - Bus Service Growth - Operating Impacts of Capital

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Salvador re-stated the amendment. 

    Operating Budget Amendment 8, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Services branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $420,000 in 2026, $6,935,000 in 2027, $207,000 in 2028, and $123,000 in 2029 on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Bus Service Growth Operating Impacts of Capital, as outlined on pages 39 and 40 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding of $226,000 from the EPCOR Dividend and the remainder from the tax levy. 

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (4)E. Rutherford, K. Principe, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
    Carried (9 to 4)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 38 - Pay-As-You-Go Transfer - Ongoing

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the amendment.

    Operating Budget 38, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $15,000,000 in 2026 on an ongoing basis, by increasing the operating transfer of Pay-As-You-Go to capital, with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (4)A. Paquette, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (9)A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (4 to 9)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 40 - Corporate Expenditures - Insurance Claims Reduction

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 40, put:

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

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $2,000,000 on an ongoing basis, for insurance claims and settlements, with funding released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (6)A. Paquette, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, and R. Clarke
    Carried (7 to 6)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 41 - Corporate Expenditures - WCB Premium Reduction

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

    Operating Budget Amendment 41, put:

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

    That the 2026 operating expenditure budget for Corporate Expenditures, as outlined on page 2 of Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be decreased by $704,000 on an ongoing basis, for changes to WCB premiums, with funding released to the tax levy.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and T. Parmar
    Opposed (7)A. Paquette, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Operating Budget Amendment 32 - ETS Permanent Enhanced Cleaning

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • E. Robar, City Manager
    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the amendment. 

    Operating Budget Amendment 32, put (Re-stated):

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

    That the Edmonton Transit Services branch 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,704,000 in 2026, on an ongoing basis, for the integrated service package Permanent Enhanced Cleaning, as outlined on pages 41 and 42 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, with funding from the tax levy.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, and J. Morgan
    Opposed (5)K. Tang, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, and R. Clarke
    Carried (8 to 5)

5.2.3
Vote on Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment and Other Related Motions

 
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That adjustments to the 2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, be approved.
    2. That Attachment 4 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (11 to 2)

5.3
Fall 2025 Carbon Budget Update - 2023-2026 Carbon Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.5.3 ADDENDUM CC Report 3 - Fall 2025 Carbon Budget Update.pdf
2.5.3 ADDENDUM Report - FCS03160 - Fall 2025 Carbon Budget Update - 2023-2026 Carbon Budget.pdf
3.5.3 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - FCS03160 - Fall 2025 Carbon Budget Update.pdf
4.5.1, 5.2, 5.3 PRESENTATION - Combined Fall 2025 budget presentations - City Council, Dec 1(2).pdf

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

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

    That the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03160, be received for information.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (11 to 2)

5.4
Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2026 Rate Filing and Fall 2025 Supplemental Budget Adjustment

This item has attachments. 
1.5.4 ADDENDUM Report - FCS03164 - Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2026 Rate Filing and Fall 2025 Supplemental Budget.pdf
2.5.4 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - FCS03164 - Blatchford Renewable Energy 2026 Rate Filing.pdf
3.5.4 ADDENDUM Attachment 2 - FCS03164 - Blatchford Renewable Energy 2026 Minimum Filing Requirements Schedules.pdf
4.5.4 ADDENDUM Attachment 3 - FCS03164 - Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2026 Operating Budget.pdf
5.5.4 ADDENDUM Attachment 4 - FCS03164 - Utility Advisor Review - Blatchford Renewable Energy 2026 Rate Filing.pdf
6.5.4 PRESENTATION FCS03164 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2026 Rate Filing and Fall 2025 Supplemental Budget Adjustment.pdf

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

  • C. Felske, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • T. Lumsden, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Cheung, Financial and Corporate Services

J. Beckett, Utility Advisor, made a presentation and answered questions.

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

    That Administration prepare a draft policy that allows the retained earnings for the Blatchford Development to fund the required cash infusion and/or annual operating shortfalls required for the Blatchford Utility to achieve financial sustainability, as outlined in the March 22, 2019, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_6640, Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility - Updated Strategy and Financial Options.  

    Not put to vote


  • With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the motion. 

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    Blatchford Energy Utility - Financial Update and Funding Options

    That Administration provide a report on updated options and strategies to meet the non-refundable cash-infusion needs of the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility and return to Utility Committee.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2026, Utility Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)

5.5
Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing

This item has attachments. 
1.CC Report - Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing.pdf
2.Report - CO03095 - Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - CO03095 - Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - CO03095 - Waste Services Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment (1).pdf
5.Attachment 3 - CO03095 - Utility Advisor Review.pdf
6.5.5 PRESENTATION CO03095 Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing.pdf

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

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  • C. Fowler, City Operations 

J. Beckett, Utility Advisor, made a presentation and answered questions.

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the Waste Services 2026 Rate Filing, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 24, 2025, City Operations report CO03095, be approved.
    2. That the Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustments, as set out in Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, City Operations report CO03095, be approved.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

5.6
GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2024 Financial Reporting and 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets

This item has attachments. 
1.CC Report - GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2024 Financial Reporting and 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.pdf
2.Report - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2024 Financial Reporting and 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - CS03136 - Ministerial Order No. H_024_20.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - Executive Summary.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - 2025 Lodge Occupancy by Site.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2024 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
7.Attachment 5 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - 2024 Variance Reporting.pdf
8.Attachment 6 - CS03136 - 2024-2028 GEF Seniors Housing Strategic Plan.pdf
9.Attachment 7 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2026 Proposed Operating Budget.pdf
10.Attachment 8 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2026 Proposed Capital Budget.pdf
11.Attachment 9 - CS03136 - GEF Seniors Housing - 2026 Capital Budget Risk Profile.pdf
12.Attachment 10 - CS03136 GEF Seniors Housing - Recommendation Options.pdf
13.5.6 PRESENTATION CS03136 GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2024 Financial Reporting and 2026 Budget.pdf
14.GEF PRESENTATION 2025 COE Annual Report.pdf

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

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

  • K. Mah, GEF Seniors Housing
  • D. Forbes, GEF Seniors Housing
  • M. Parmar, GEF Seniors Housing

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • S. Donalds, GEF Seniors Housing

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Quan, Community Services
  • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    1. That the GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2026 Proposed Operating Budget, as set out in Attachment 7 of the November 24, 2025, Community Services report CS03136, be approved.

    GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2026 Capital Budget
    2. That the GEF Seniors Housing - Lodge Program - 2026 Proposed Capital Budget, as set out in Attachment 8 of the November 24, 2025, Community Services report CS03136, be referred back to the GEF Seniors Housing Board to reduce the budget to $2.1 million and return to Council no later than February 28, 2026.
    Due Date: February 17, 2026, City Council
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Administration work with GEF Seniors Housing to:

    1. Prepare an unfunded service package for consideration as part of the 2027-2030 Operating Budget to fund GEF Seniors Housing’s capital priorities.

    Due Date: 2023-2027 City Council Budget Deliberations

    2. Provide a list of properties operated by GEF Seniors Housing and owned by the Government of Alberta.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (11 to 0)

5.7
Municipal Traffic Safety Expansion Opportunities - Reinvesting to Address Critical Safety Concerns

This item has attachments. 
1.ADDENDUM - Report - CO03044 - Municipal Traffic Safety Expansion Opportunities.pdf
2.ADDENDUM - Attachment 1 - CO03044 - Changes in Fatalities, Speed Violations and ATE Guidelines.pdf
3.ADDENDUM - Attachment 2 - CO03044 - 2023-2026 Traffic Safety Automated Enforcement Reserve Schedule.pdf
4.5.7 PRESENTATION CO03044 Municipal Traffic Safety Expansion Opportunities Presentation.pdf

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • J. Lamarre, City Operations
  • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That Administration implement Option 2 (Partial Expansion Implementation), as outlined in the December 1, 2025, City Operations report CO03044, funded from the Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Opposed (2)K. Principe, and M. Elliott
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Attachment 3 of the December 1, 2025, City Operations report CO03044 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

5.8
Options for City-Owned Parking Machines

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - CO03040 - Options for City-Owned Parking Machines .pdf
2.Attachment 1 - CO03040 - What We Heard Report - EPark's Move to a Mobile-only Payment System.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - CO03040 - HotSpot Transactions and User Adoption.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - CO03040 - HotSpot Application Updates.pdf
5.5.8 PRESENTATION CO03040 Options for City-Owned Parking Machines Presentation.pdf

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

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Zerebeski, City Operations

This item was dealt with.

6.
Private Reports

 

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

7.
Bylaws

 

7.1
Bylaw 21367 - To Amend Bylaw 17943 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility, Amendment No. 7

This item has attachments. 
1.7.1 ADDENDUM Bylaw Report - FCS03165 - Bylaw 21367 - To Amend Bylaw 17943 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility.pdf
2.7.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - FCS03165 - Bylaw 21367 - To Amend Bylaw 17943 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Amendment No 7.pdf
3.7.1 ADDENDUM Attachment 2 - FCS03165 - Blatchford Renewable Energy Bylaw Comparison.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 21367 - Published December 3, 2025.pdf

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

  • C. Felske, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • T. Lumsden, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Cheung, Financial and Corporate Services

J. Beckett, Utility Advisor, made a presentation and answered questions.

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

    That Bylaw 21367 be read a first time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 21367 be read a second time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 21367 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 21367 be read a third time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.2
Bylaw 21349 - Waste Services Bylaw 20363, Amendment No. 3

This item has attachments. 
1.7.2 ADDENDUM CC Report - Bylaw 21349 - Waste Services Bylaw 20363, Amendment No. 3.pdf
2.7.2 ADDENDUM Report - CO03230 - Bylaw 21349 - Waste Services Bylaw 20363, Amendment No. 3.pdf
3.7.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 1 - CO03230 - Bylaw 21349 - Waste Services Bylaw 20363 Amendment No. 3.pdf
4.7.2 ADDENDUM Attachment 2 - CO03230 - Bylaw 20363 - Redline Version.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 21349 - Published December 3, 2025.pdf

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

  • C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. Fowler, City Operations

J. Beckett, Utility Advisor, made a presentation and answered questions.

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

    That Bylaw 21349 be read a first time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 21349 be read a second time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 21349 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 21349 be read a third time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

8.
Subsequent Motions

 

  • Subsequent Motion 1

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
    Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:M. Elliott

    Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Stormwater Management Charges

    1. That Administration, in consultation with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, prepare the necessary agreement amendments to allow the City of Edmonton to directly remit payment for all ongoing and one-time stormwater management charges levied by EPCOR against the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues to ensure community leagues are not billed for these fees.

    Due Date: To be determined, Community and Public Services Committee

    2. That Administration identify a potential ongoing funding source for stormwater management charges levied by EPCOR against the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and include an unfunded service package in the development of the 2027-2030 Operating Budget.

    Due Date: 2027-2030 City Council Budget Deliberations

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 2

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

    On Demand Transit Service Expansion

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to add local destinations in addition to transit hubs, and onboard fare collection, for On Demand Transit service.

    Due Date: Third Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 3

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

    That Administration provide an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2027-2030 budget deliberations with a further analysis on the Integrated Service Package - Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions - Analysis and Options, as presented in the Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment, including an allocation of the positions per department.

    Due Date: 2027-2030 City Council Budget Deliberations

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 4

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

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors to provide matching funding for all priority arterial road projects identified through the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03117, Mobility Network Needs Assessment Update, including the operating impacts of capital for these projects.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 5

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Morgan

    That Administration provide a report to Committee with options to improve transit service in the northwest quadrant including but not limited to options for Bus Rapid Transit routings and service-hour increases that could be feasibly considered in the 4-year budget and with any bus service capacity growth.

  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 5:

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

    That "in the northwest quadrant", be deleted.

    In Favour (6)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and T. Parmar
    Opposed (7)A. Knack, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Subsequent Motion 5, put:

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

    Northwest Quadrant Transit Service Improvement Options

    That Administration provide a report to Committee with options to improve transit service in the northwest quadrant, including but not limited to options for Bus Rapid Transit routings and service-hour increases that could be feasibly considered in the 4-year budget and with any bus service capacity growth.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

    *Clerk's note: Subsequent Motion 5 was rescinded at the April 28, 2026, City Council meeting - see item 10.4.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (12 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 6

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

    Curbside and Parking Program 

    That Administration make recommendations regarding the following program aspects into City Operations report CO03308, Transforming Edmonton’s Curbside and Parking Program:

    • Refined pricing frameworks, including:
      • Data-driven approach for identifying payment locations and evaluating utilization and flexible demand.
      • Paid parking options at City operated, provided, and/or managed amenities with reinvestment approaches to offset municipal tax contributions.
      • Reduced-cost payment options for eligible low-income Edmontonians similar to the Ride Transit Program and Leisure Access Program.
      • Options for cost-recovery initiatives for non-resident users.
      • Innovative financial strategies to manage program expenses, revenues, and reinvestment plans, including, but not limited to, a curbside and parking program reserve.
      • Payment and permitting technology, in person and automated enforcement, communications and change management approaches to meet enhanced program outcomes.
      • Resources required to implement enhanced programming in 2027-2030.

    and that the due date for the City Operations report CO02571, Residential Parking Program, be revised to May 12, 2026, Urban Planning Committee, to align with City Operations report CO03308, Transforming Edmonton’s Curbside and Parking Program and Urban Planning and Economy UPE03021, Parking Benefit Districts.

    Due Date: May 12, 2026, Urban Planning Committee 

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (12 to 0)

  • Subsequent Motion 7

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    2027-2030 Budget Public Engagement

    That Administration expand the public engagement approach to developing the 2027-2030 budget to include 12 community-based engagement sessions, held in collaboration with the Mayor and Ward Councillor, and provide a report back to Council by the end of June 2026.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, City Council

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
    Carried (13 to 0)

9.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

9.1
City Connect Partnerships (R. Clarke)

 

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

That Administration:

  1. perform a comprehensive analysis about the potential to co-operate and organizational partnerships to sponsor city services beyond naming rights to include assets like (but not limited to) snow removal, waste collection, recreational programs and infrastructure renewal;
  2. provide a report about current revenue generated from naming rights and advertising during this current budget cycle, 2023 to 2026; and
  3. report back to Committee by Second Quarter 2026 with:
    1. a full assessment of the potential assets/services that have potential for partnerships,
    2. analysis of revenue impact on the ongoing operating budget, and
    3. recommended policy adjustments needed to allow for these opportunities.
  • Notice of Motion Given: December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget

9.2
Measuring Edmonton’s Tax Policy Competitiveness (R. Clarke)

 

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

That Administration:

  1. conduct a comprehensive analysis of how Edmonton’s current and projected residential and non-residential tax rates are impacting the City’s overall economic competitiveness, including effects on:
    1. industrial investment and site selection
    2. business attraction and retention
  2. compare Edmonton’s tax position to comparable municipalities, including the Edmonton Metro regions, Calgary, Saskatoon and other mid-sized Canadian cities, with specific attention to:
    1. non-residential tax gap
    2. relative operating and capital spending pressures
    3. impacts on investment confidence and economic growth 
  3. provide a report to Committee by Second Quarter 2026 with:
    1. a full assessment of how current tax policy is influencing competitiveness
    2. early warning thresholds and trend analysis
    3. recommended policy adjustments to strengthen Edmonton’s economic position relative to regional and national peers.
  • Notice of Motion Given: December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget

9.3
Permanent Enhanced Cleaning - Evaluation (J. Morgan)

 

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

That Administration provide a report with an evaluation plan and timelines for measuring the results of the Permanent Enhanced Cleaning, as outlined on pages 41 and 42 of Attachment 2 of the November 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03158, Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget.

  • Notice of Motion Given: December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget

9.4
One-time Multi-year Funding Programs (A. Stevenson)

 

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

That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining programs, grants, and initiatives with one-time multi-year funding that will end at the 2023-2026 budget.

  • Notice of Motion Given: December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget

9.5
Integrated Call Evaluation and Dispatch Initiative Update (A. Stevenson)

 

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

That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Service to provide a report with an update on the Integrated Call Evaluation and Dispatch initiative, including how the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy funding has been used to support integrated dispatch.

  • Notice of Motion Given: December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget

10.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025.

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