City Council Minutes

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The February 22, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: February 22, 2023 and February 24, 2023.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillors T. Cartmell and S. Hamilton were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the February 22, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.1 Monthly Update on Operating Budget Amendment 12
  • 9.3 Exploration of Major Event Bid
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement attachment:

  • 9.3 Exploration of Major Event Bid
    - Attachment 1

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • January 23, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • January 25, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
  • January 31, 2023, City Council
  • February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Pink Shirt Day (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, recognized February 22, 2023, as Pink Shirt Day, a day for all Canadians and people around the world to stand against bullying. Donations from Pink Shirt activities in Western Canada go to local anti-bullying programs and initiatives implemented by partners like Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

1.5.2

Nick Lees, Edmonton Journal Columnist (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell, on behalf of City Council, thanked N. Lees, Edmonton Journal Columnist. In his 40 year career as a philanthropist, N. Lees raised more than $11 million for Edmonton’s charitable causes and his commitment has helped to create a caring and resilient community.

1.5.3

JUNOs Host Committee (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that Edmonton will host the 2023 JUNO Awards from March 9 to 13, 2023, for the first time since 2004. Mayor A. Sohi also recognized the Local Organizing Committee, who made the event possible. The City of Edmonton is sponsoring the JUNOs along with other sponsors such as Explore Edmonton.

1.5.4

St. Lucy School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from St. Lucy School in Ward Anirniq and their teachers, M. Urso and A. Giacobbo.

1.5.5

Ben Calf Robe/St. Clare School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Ben Calf Robe/St. Clare School in Ward Métis and their teacher, A. Pawluski.

1.5.6

Chimes For Ukraine (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized one year ago today – Russia began its unprovoked attack on Ukraine. In recognition of the anniversary of the Russian invasion, City Hall will be participating in a grassroots initiative to mark the occasion. Joining municipalities and churches throughout Europe and Canada, today the City will ring the Friendship Clocktower chimes for 15 seconds at 11:58 a.m.

1.5.7

Bisset School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Bisset School in Ward Sspomitapi and their teacher, Mrs. Kinasevich.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.6, 7.7, 8.1, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change
  • 7.3 Changes to Approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund Program
  • 7.4 Anti-Racism Community Safety Fund Proposal Recommendation
  • 7.5 Edmonton Screen Industries Office - Updates and Realignment
  • 7.8 Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments
  • 7.9 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 9.3 Exploration of Major Event Bid - First item of business, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023
  • 7.7 Residential Subclasses and Options for 'Other Residential' Phase-Out - Second item of business, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 103A Avenue Pedway Local Improvement
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20363  - A Bylaw to Replace Bylaw 18590, the City of Edmonton Waste Services Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 103A Avenue Pedway Local Improvement
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20363  - A Bylaw to Replace Bylaw 18590, the City of Edmonton Waste Services Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 103A Avenue Pedway Local Improvement
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20363  - A Bylaw to Replace Bylaw 18590, the City of Edmonton Waste Services Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 103A Avenue Pedway Local Improvement
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20363  - A Bylaw to Replace Bylaw 18590, the City of Edmonton Waste Services Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Monthly Update on Operating Budget Amendment 12

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the February 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM01643, be received for information.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the February 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM01643 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.2

2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change

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

That the following changes to the 2023 Council and Committee calendar be approved:

Additions

• That a Special Audit Committee meeting be scheduled on April 21, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• That a City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting be scheduled on March 10, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Cancellations

• That the August 14, 2023, City Council Public Hearing meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled. 
• That the August 15, 2023, City Council Public Hearing meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled.
• That the August 16, 2023, City Council Public Hearing continuation meeting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled.
• That the September 15, 2023, City Council Public Hearing continuation meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled.

Adjustments

• That the orders of the day for the March 13, 2023, City Council Public Hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be changed to 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

7.3

Changes to Approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund Program

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

That the following changes to the approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund system plan, as outlined in the January 30, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01567, be approved:

• Deletion of the SW6 and SW7 trunk segments and the addition of a pump station and forcemain system in lieu of the SW6 and SW7 segments; and
• Deletion of the SW5 trunk segment.

7.4

Anti-Racism Community Safety Fund Proposal Recommendation

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

That the grant funding allocations outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 7, 2023, Community Services report CS01550, be approved.

7.5

Edmonton Screen Industries Office - Updates and Realignment

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

That the Edmonton Screen Media Fund subsidy agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Screen Industries Office Society be amended to update the reporting requirements and uses for the Edmonton Screen Media Fund, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 15, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01524, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

7.6

Additional Support for Industrial Development - Fulton Creek Business Park

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That revised Council Policy C592A - Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the February 15, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01473, be approved to allow future, eligible, industrial developers to recover 100 per cent of the tax uplift for over-expenditure costs.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (3)	J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 3)

7.7

Residential Subclasses and Options for 'Other Residential' Phase-Out

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• C. Poohkay, Communications and Engagement

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

  That Administration align the annual tax rate bylaws with the 'Other Residential' and Residential tax rates over three years, to phase out the 'Other Residential' subclass starting in 2024, as outlined in the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153.

• Referral Motion 1:

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

  That the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153 and the Motion on the Floor, be referred back to Administration for more comprehensive analysis on rental competitiveness with other major municipalities and a report back on all tools Council can consider to enhance Edmonton’s rental competitiveness.

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

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Referral Motion 2:

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

  That the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153 and the Motion on the Floor, be referred back to Administration for more comprehensive analysis on:

  • rental competitiveness with other major municipalities (including rental builds/rental unit availability);
  • an overview of tax and service competitiveness with other major municipalities including income tax options that offset corporate costs; and
  • report back on all tools Council can consider to enhance Edmonton’s tax competitiveness including potential off-loading and incentive scenarios in terms of tax load distribution across all tax classes.

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

  Defeated (3 to 10)

• Original Motion on the Floor

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

  Motion, put:

  That Administration align the annual tax rate bylaws with the 'Other Residential' and Residential tax rates over three years, to phase out the 'Other Residential' subclass starting in 2024, as outlined in the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153.
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  Amendment:

  That "three years", be replaced with "five years".

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	M. Janz, and J. Rice

  Carried (10 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  Motion as Amended, put:

  That Administration align the annual tax rate bylaws with the 'Other Residential' and Residential tax rates over five years, to phase out the 'Other Residential' subclass starting in 2024, as outlined in the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153.

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

  Carried (7 to 6)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Attachment 3 of the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01153 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That Administration prepare a comprehensive analysis and return with a report on: 

  • rental competitiveness with other major municipalities (including rental builds/rental unit availability);
  • an overview of tax and service competitiveness with other major municipalities including income tax options that offset corporate costs; 
  • and a report back on all tools Council can consider to enhance Edmonton’s tax competitiveness including potential off-loading and incentive scenarios in terms of tax load distribution across all tax classes.

• The Chair, Mayor A. Sohi, ruled the above-stated motion as invalid, as it is renewing a defeated motion and therefore did not comply with Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw section 29 (c). 

  The Chair ruled the motion out of order. 

  Councillor A. Paquette disagreed with the ruling regarding the inadmissibility of the motion. Councillor A. Paquette challenged the Chair's ruling.

  Moved by: A. Paquette

  That the Chair be challenged on the ruling that Councillor A. Paquette's motion is out of order.

  Motion, put:

  That the ruling of the Chair be upheld.

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

  Carried (6 to 7)

  *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.

  
  

7.8

Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments

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

That Administration proceed with the Leduc Annexation Area Residential Property Tax Cancellations for 2022, in the amount of $10,610.17, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01500, to be paid through the assessment and tax prior year appeal loss budget.

7.9

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

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

That the cancellation (write-off) of $117,760.25 in uncollectible taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2022, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 15, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01559, be approved.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20364 - Amendments to Create a New Offence and Penalty Specific to Vehicle Noise

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

• D. Jones, Community Services

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

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

  That Bylaw 20364 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20364 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20364 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20364 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

8.2

Bylaw 20387 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 103A Avenue Pedway Local Improvement

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20387 received three readings.

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

  That the budget for capital profile 21-50-9100 103A Avenue Pedway be increased by $4,500,000 to $31,000,000 as set out in Attachment 2 of the February 22, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01641.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

8.3

Bylaw 20363 - A Bylaw to Replace Bylaw 18590, the City of Edmonton Waste Services Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20363 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Regional Update

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:25 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 5:02 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the February 22, 2023, City Operations report CO01703, be received for information.
  2. That the February 22, 2023, City Operations report CO01703 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.2

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.2.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:57 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Dorval, Employee Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 2:59 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the February 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01735.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01735, be approved.
  3. That Attachment 1 and the February 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01735 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.3

Exploration of Major Event Bid

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:09 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
  
  
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the recommended actions, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2023, Community Services report CS01756, be approved.
  2. That the February 22, 2023, Community Services report CS01756 remain private, until selection of the host, pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Multi-year Dedicated Climate Levy (A. Salvador)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

*Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Salvador re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  Dedicated Climate Fund

  That Administration provide a report with options for a Dedicated Climate Fund, including potential parameters and funding amounts in alignment with the Energy Transition Strategy.

  Due Date: September 20, 2023, Executive Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.2

Seniors' Promotion Rate for City-owned Recreational Centres (J. Rice)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

*Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  That Administration develop a new seniors’ promotion rate for city-owned recreational centres to encourage participation in non-peak times at city recreational facilities, including walking tracks.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice withdrew the motion on the floor.

  Withdrawn

  
  

10.3

Assisted Snow Programs (J. Rice)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manger (Legal Services)
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

*Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  Assisted Snow Programs

  That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. Previous assisted snow removal programs provided by the City of Edmonton;
  2. Current assisted snow removal programs or initiatives underway;
  3. Jurisdictional scan of assisted snow removal programs across Canada, including looking at the current program implemented by Calgary for the special needs assistance for seniors benefit program; and
  4. Summary of potential opportunities for assisted snow removal programs for Edmonton, as well as an estimate of resource and cost implications.

  Due Date: May 31, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.4

Real Time Traffic Monitoring Review (A. Knack)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Ibrahim, City Operations
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

*Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Knack re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

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

  Real Time Traffic Monitoring Review

  That Administration complete a review of other jurisdictions to identify what is required to have real-time or close to real-time traffic volume measurement and to implement traffic dependent signals across Edmonton to improve traffic flow for all modes of transportation. This report is to include:

  1. Cost differences for different types of traffic signals and traffic equipment;
  2. Ways to incorporate this work with other transportation network projects;
  3. The ability of reducing or eliminating pedestrian buttons as part of improving traffic movement for everyone; and adding audio signals; and
  4. Identify changes to design practices that would be required to formally define signal prioritization to include all modes of transportation.

  Due Date: August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee
  

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.5

Arterial Road Assessment (A. Knack)

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

  That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. For arterial roads outside the Anthony Henday Drive, provide an assessment of the identified incomplete vehicular infrastructure and how its status relates to City Plan policies, factors of safety, capacity and goods movement;  
  2. Provide a list that highlights which infrastructure is the City’s responsibility and which are the developer’s responsibility to complete; and  
  3. Identify work that is planned, if any, for the completion of vehicular infrastructure  that is the responsibility of the City and include actions planned from a safety and/or capacity perspective. 

  • Notice of Motion Given: February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • Laid Over: February 22/24, 2023, City Council to March 14, 2023, City Council

   

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023.