City Council Minutes

Monday, April 04, 2022

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., Monday, April 4, 2022, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillor M. Janz was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, R. Yusuf and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the April 4/5/6, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
  
  Additions:

  • 6.10 2022 Day-Service Operator Agreement
  • 9.8 GEF Seniors Housing Board
    (Private pursuant to sections 17, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.10 Collective Bargaining Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Deletions:

  • 9.2 Collective Bargaining - Verbal report
  • 9.9 Fire Rescue Services - Verbal report

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • March 14/16/22, 2022, City Council
  • March 15, 2022, 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.

Forest Heights School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Forest Heights School in Ward Métis and their teacher, K. Janiak.

2.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Initiative (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that on April 10, 2022, the City of Edmonton will be celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

3.

Welcome Deputy City Manager of Community Services (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, invited A. Corbould, City Manager, to welcome and introduce the City of Edmonton's Deputy City Manager of Community Services, J. Flaman.  

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.10, 7.2, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8 and 9.10.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity
  • 5.2 Bylaw 20073 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw
  • 6.5 Edmonton - Strathcona County Footbridge - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
  • 6.8 Single-use Item Reduction Strategy
  • 6.9 Multi-Unit Strategy - Alternative Business Model
  • 9.3 Council Member Appointments to River Valley Alliance
  • 9.4 Council Member Nomination to Federation of Canadian Municipalities
  • 9.7 Edmonton Public Library Board - Membership Report and Re-appointment Recommendations

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 9.10 Collective Bargaining Update - 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022

  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: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaw be read a first time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 20048 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaw 19240, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

  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: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.3 Bylaw 19976 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19164, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19977 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144, 15203 and 15408, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

  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: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.3 Bylaw 19976 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19164, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19977 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144, 15203 and 15408, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity

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

• That the revised due date of April 12, 2022, Urban Planning Committee, for the Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00934, Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity, be approved.

  Revised Due Date: April 12, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

5.2

Bylaw 20073 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

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

• That the revised due date of to be determined, for the Office of the City Clerk report OCC01133, Bylaw 20073 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw, be approved.

  Revised Due Date: To Be Determined

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Capital Budget Update - Emerging Items - 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation, 124 Street Renewal, Edmonton-Strathcona County Pedestrian Bridge

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

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That adjustments to the 2019-2022 Capital Budget for the 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation project, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 4, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01171, be approved.
  2. That adjustments to the 2019-2022 Capital Budget and pre-approval of 2023-2026 capital funding for the 124 Street Renewal project, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the April 4, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01171, be approved.
  3. That adjustments to the 2019-2022 Capital Budget and pre-approval of 2023-2026 capital funding Edmonton-Strathcona County Pedestrian Bridge project, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the April 4, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01171, be approved. 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.2

Aerial Mosquito Program - Additional Information

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• M. Jenkins, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Administration develop education and biological pest control measures to manage Edmonton’s mosquito population and that the funds previously approved to restore the aerial mosquito program to 2020 levels, ($507,000 on on-going basis starting in 2022 within Financial Strategies) be redirected to fund the implementation of the above program.

• Amendment:

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

  That the motion be amended as follows:

  • add the words “starting in 2023” after the word “population”; and
  • replace after “levels” with “be allocated as follows: $507,000 in 2022 to restore the aerial mosquito program to 2020 levels; and starting in 2023, be redirected on an ongoing basis to fund the implementation of the above program."

   

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Administration develop education and biological pest control measures to manage Edmonton’s mosquito population and that the funds previously approved to restore the aerial mosquito program to 2020 levels, ($507,000 on on-going basis starting in 2022 within Financial Strategies) be redirected to fund the implementation of the above program.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (4)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 4)

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Biological Pest Control Measures - Communications and Education Strategy 

  That Administration provide a report on the communications and education strategy and biological pest control measures alternative to the aerial spraying program, including a cost breakdown, prior to the 2022 mosquito season and return to Committee on a date to be determined by Agenda Review Committee.

  Due Date: To be determined, Agenda Review Committee

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

6.3

Alternative Landscape Options for Boulevards and Turf

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• T. Kennedy, City Operations
• N. Fraser, City Operations
  
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• M. Jenkins, Community Services

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

  Elimination of Cosmetic Pesticide - Community Outreach, Public Education, Operational and Enforcement Resources

  That Administration provide a report outlining steps towards a 2023 elimination of cosmetic pesticide use on public and private properties, including required changes to City Policy C501A - Integrated Pest Management as a result. This report should include:

  • Potential new and/or changes to existing bylaws, regulations and policies, Community outreach, public education, operational and enforcement resources needed to support program implementation and promote compliance; and
  • An implementation plan that outlines a phased approach, resources required, associated budget, and aligns with naturalization work currently underway, is based on limited use of pesticides and optimizes the integration of other ecosystem requirements.

  Due Date: August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

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

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • N. Fraser, City Operations
  Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Residential Boulevard Gardening Guidelines

  That Administration begin a project for residential boulevard gardening guidelines to encourage low maintenance, citizen-led plantings, gardening, and beautification that contributes to neighborhood vitality and climate resilience, from May to October 2022, and provide a report with the results including resident feedback and suggested improvements.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Urban Planning Committee
  

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

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

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services 
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Administration bring an unfunded service package to the 2023-2026 capital budget deliberations to advance the artificial turf field at the Bryan Anderson Athletic Grounds to Project Development and Delivery Model (PDDM) checkpoint 1.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

   

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

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

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That Administration explore options including the conversion of City maintained turf to urban gardens/farms and conduct high-level quantification of number of sites and gross area of the turf inventory potentially viable for agricultural activities, an analysis of barriers/opportunities, and outline of recommended next steps that align with the City Plan, Economic Action Plan and Climate Resilience Strategy and return to Committee.

• Amendment:

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

  That a Part 2 be added as follows:

  2. That Administration explore how to simplify the application process for community gardens with community leagues.

  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)

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

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • N. Fraser, City Operations

  Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Urban Farms and Gardens on Public Land

  1. That Administration explore options including the conversion of City maintained turf to urban gardens/farms and conduct high-level quantification of number of sites and gross area of the turf inventory potentially viable for agricultural activities, an analysis of barriers/opportunities, and outline of recommended next steps that align with the City Plan, Economic Action Plan and Climate Resilience Strategy and return to Committee.
     
     Due Date: August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee
     
     
  2. That Administration explore how to simplify the application process for community gardens with community leagues.

   

  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)

6.4

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry - Final Report Update and Implementation Plan Development

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• J. Miller, Community Services
• A. Levey, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

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

  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan

  1. That Administration develop a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan, including timeline and budget requirements within the 2023-2026 budget cycle, for short, medium, and long-term actions under the themes of awareness building, addressing underlying causes, and Indigenous resurgence outlined in Attachments 1 and 3 of the March 21, 2022, Community Services report CS00434. 
  2. That Administration develop an Indigenous People's Awareness Campaign and funding strategy that includes missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA awareness campaigns for Indigenous Peoples History Month. 
  3. That Administration engage with community and the Anti-Racism Strategy to expand the City’s Indigenous Framework to develop an Indigenous Ombudsperson/Advocate for the City of Edmonton.  

  Due Date: November 14, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  Clerk’s note: At the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting, the November 14, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting was cancelled. This report was rescheduled to the November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee agenda.

  
  

6.5

Edmonton - Strathcona County Footbridge - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

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

1. That the Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study for the Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge project, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 of the March 23, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00765, be approved.
2. That the location of the footbridge in the River Valley be deemed essential and approved pursuant to Section 3.4.1 of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

6.6

William Hawrelak Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That the William Hawrelak Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the March 23, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00670, be approved.
  2. That the location of William Hawrelak Park as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 23, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00670 be deemed essential and approved, pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

  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)

6.7

Financial Assistance for Economic Loss due to Major Construction - Draft Policy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Bohn, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  That the Financial Loss During Major Construction Projects policy, as set out in Attachment 1 of the March 23, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00397, be approved, subject to budget approval during the 2023-2026 Budget deliberations and the effective date align with budget approval.

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

  Defeated (6 to 7)

6.8

Single-use Item Reduction Strategy

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

1. That Edmonton’s Plan to Reduce Single-use Items, as set out in Attachment 1 of the March 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01033, be approved.
   
   Bylaw XXXXX - Single-use Items Bylaw
2. That Administration develop a draft Single-use Items Bylaw based on the direction as set out in Attachment 2 of the March 25, 2022, City Operations report CO01033.
   Due Date: August 16, 2022, City Council Public Hearing

6.9

Multi-Unit Strategy - Alternative Business Model

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

1. That Waste Services provide mandatory three-stream communal collection, with mandatory co-location for disposal of each waste stream as outlined in the March 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00581rev.
2. That the Communal Collection Diversion Rate Calculation Methodology as set out in Attachment 2 of the March 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00581rev, be approved.
3. That capital profile 23-81-2054, Three-stream Communal Collection, as set out in Attachment 3 of the March 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00581rev, be approved. 

6.10

2022 Day-Service Operator Agreement

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

• R. Jevne, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services 
• 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: A. Stevenson
  1. That the Social Development branch 2022 operating expenditure budget be increased by $1,800,000, on a one-time basis, with funding from the COVID-19 specific funds set aside in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve for costs related to funding day services at the Bissell Centre Community Space.  
  2. That a subsidy agreement between the City of Edmonton and Bissell Centre to provide day services at Bissell Centre Community Space, for an amount not exceeding $1,800,000 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 4, 2022, Community Services report CS01182, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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)

• The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Kjenner, Community Services 
  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies

  That Administration explore, in collaboration with homeless serving agencies and Alberta Health Services (AHS), the possibility of providing drug checking programs and provide a report with options to implement such a program. 

  Due Date: September 9, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 20048 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaw 19240, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20048 received first reading.

7.2

Bylaw 19999 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre Rehabilitation - Phase 1

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

  That Bylaw 19999 be read a second time.

  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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 19999 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.3

Bylaw 19976 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19164, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19976 received second and third readings.

7.4

Bylaw 19977 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144, 15203 and 15408, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19977 received second and third readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Drainage Pond Turf Maintenance (K. Principe)

Councillor K. Principe stated that she would not be making the motion for which she had given notice at the March 8, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting.

8.2

Independent Task Force to Review Ward and Common Budgets (E. Rutherford)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Perraton, Office of the City Clerk
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  Bylaw XXXXX - Independent Task Force to Review Ward and Common Budgets

  That Administration prepare a bylaw for an Independent Task Force, comprised of five individuals, for the purpose of reviewing:

  • roles and responsibilities of City Councillors and their offices;
  • Councillors’ Budget and Expenses Policy C618A;
  • Councillors' Ward and Common Budget allocations;
  • centralized supports funded under the Common Budget;

  and bring forward any changes/recommendations, if any, to assess current allocation of resources and to ensure equity among all 12 Ward Offices.

  Due Date: June 7, 2022, City Council
  

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  Clerk's notes: The title of this report has changed to Bylaw 20132 - Office of the Councillors Budget Review Task Force Bylaw.

  
  

8.3

Turkish Canadian Society Outstanding Tax Balance Options (A. Knack)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  Turkish Canadian Society Outstanding Tax Balance Options

  That Administration return with a report outlining the options available to Council for supporting the Turkish Canadian Society (account 9998985) with their current outstanding tax balance.

  Due Date: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.4

Industrial Infrastructure Projects - Prioritization, Evaluation and Outcome (A. Sohi)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  Industrial Infrastructure Projects - Prioritization, Evaluation and Outcome

  That Administration provide a report that outlines the prioritized industrial infrastructure projects under consideration for the 2023-2026 capital budget including road connections on Anthony Henday and 137 Avenue to open up industrial development in the northwest. Report to provide details on the evaluation criteria used to prioritize and the anticipated outcome/benefits of each project.

  Due Date: November 29, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  Clerk’s note: At the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting, the November 29, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting was cancelled. This report was rescheduled to the November 22, 2022, Urban Planning Committee agenda.

  
  

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Update on the Provincial Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force - Verbal report

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

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 12:09 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01137, be received for information.
  2. That the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01137 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 (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.2

Collective Bargaining - Verbal report

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

9.3

Council Member Appointments to River Valley Alliance

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

1. That the reappointments of Councillors M. Janz and A. Salvador to the River Valley Alliance (RVA) as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01115, be approved.
2. That the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01115 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.4

Council Member Nomination to Federation of Canadian Municipalities

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

1. That the City of Edmonton nomination of Councillor S. Hamilton to stand for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as set out in Attachment 1 be approved, and that costs associated with attendance and participation in Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) meetings for 2022 and committee(s) for the nominated Councillor be covered by the Councillors' Common Budget.
2. That the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01175 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

9.5

Anti-racism Advisory Committee - Membership Report and Applicant Shortlisting

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.5, 9.6 and 9.8.

   

  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 9:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  
  
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That City Council meet in public.

   

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the March 16, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00980, be received for information.
  2. That the March 16, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00980 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.6

Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee - Membership Report and Re-appointment Recommendations

City Council met in private at 9:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (see item 9.5).

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

City Council met in public at 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (see item 9.5).

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00986, be re-appointed to the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee, for the term of May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2024.
  2. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 16658 - Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee to expand the membership from up to 15 to up to 20.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.7

Edmonton Public Library Board - Membership Report and Re-appointment Recommendations

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

That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00987 be re-appointed to the Edmonton Public Library Board, for the term of May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2024.

9.8

GEF Seniors Housing Board

City Council met in private at 9:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (see item 9.5).

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

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
  
• C. Heywood, Office of the City Clerk
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

City Council met in public at 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (see item 9.5).

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That options 1 and 2 as outlined in Attachment 1, of the April 4, 2022 Office of the City Manager report OCM01170, be approved.
  2. That the April 4, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01170 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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)

9.9

Fire Rescue Services - Verbal report

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

9.10

Collective Bargaining Update

• Councillor E. Rutherford stated that she has a pecuniary interest with respect to the private portion of item 9.10 as her husband is employed with the City of Edmonton and is a member of CSU52. Therefore, she would not participate in discussions or vote on this item. Councillor E. Rutherford left the meeting.

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.10.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 12:01 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • M. Dorval, Employee Services

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Strong, Employee Services
  
  
• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 1:50 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Edmonton and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local No. 569 as outlined in the April 4, 2022, Employee Services report ES01189, be ratified.
  2. That Attachment 1 be added to the April 4, 2022, Employee Services report ES01189, and that the actions as outlined, be approved.
  3. That the April 4, 2022, Employee Services report ES01189 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from official) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022.