Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Monday, November 21, 2022

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

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• T. Cartmell, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Sohi, 
• K. Tang, 
• and J. Wright

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgment

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2022, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee 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

Councillor T. Cartmell conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee. 

Mayor A.Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillors A. Knack, K. Principe, J. Rice and E. Rutherford; and E. Norton, J. Shearer and J. Abekah, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 7.5 Community-initiated Proposals for Off-leash Dog Parks

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the October 25/28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

CKUA Radio 95 Years of Service (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, recognized CKUA, an independent broadcaster and media network based in Alberta, celebrating 95 years of broadcasting. CKUA was one of the first radio stations in Canada, and the country’s only province-wide radio network.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Alcohol Consumption at Designated Sites in Parks Program - Further Analysis
  • 5.2 Environmental Review of City-led Projects
  • 5.3 Corner Store Grant Program - Outcomes and Status    
  • 5.4 Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400
  • 5.5 Public Places Bylaw 14614 - Hate Symbols Provisions (K. Tang)
  • 5.6 Updates to City Policy C529 Immigration and Settlement
  • 5.7 Flood Mitigation Storage Areas as Snow Dumps
  • 5.8 Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.1 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan

  1. K. Quinn, CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation
  2. R. Venne, Esquao, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
  3. M. Orr, Native Counselling Services of Alberta
  4. F. Ricard, STREET Program - Creating Hope Society
  5. A. Wiberg, Stolen Sisters and Brothers Action Movement
  6. B. Iahtail, Creating Hope Society
  7. M. Chisaakay

  • 7.2 Refugee and Newcomer Housing Project Update

  1. C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society

  • 7.3 Potential Relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project

  1. H. Sharif, Africa Centre
  2. K. Mansaray, Africa Centre
  3. S. Muchekeza, Africa Centre
  4. E. Onah, Africa Centre

  • 7.5 Community-initiated Proposals for Off-leash Dog Parks

  1. H. Voogd
  2. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

   

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

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

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following additional speaker:

  • 7.3 Potential Relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project

  1. N. Badr, Africa Centre (to answer questions only)

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Alcohol Consumption at Designated Sites in Parks Program - Further Analysis

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 February 27, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS01134, Alcohol Consumption at Designated Sites in Parks Program - Further Analysis, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 27, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

5.2

Environmental Review of City-led Projects

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

That the revised due date of January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01463, Environmental Review of City-led Projects, be approved.

Revised Due Date: January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

5.3

Corner Store Grant Program - Outcomes and Status

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, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01452, Corner Store Grant Program - Outcomes and Status, be approved.

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

5.4

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400

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 March 20, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01189, Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400, be approved.

Revised Due Date: March 20, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

5.5

Public Places Bylaw 14614 - Hate Symbols Provisions (K. Tang)

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

That the revised due date of January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS01187, Public Places Bylaw 14614 - Hate Symbols Provisions (K. Tang), be approved.

Revised Due Date: January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

5.6

Updates to City Policy C529 Immigration and Settlement

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, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS00789, Updates to City Policy C529 Immigration and Settlement, be approved.

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

5.7

Flood Mitigation Storage Areas as Snow Dumps

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 February 7, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the City Operations report CO01253, Flood Mitigation Storage Areas as Snow Dumps, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 7, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

5.8

Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices

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 February 7, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS00751, Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 7, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• J. Miller, Community Services
• A. Levey, Community Services

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• A. Wiberg, Stolen Sisters and Brothers Action Movement

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• K. Quinn, CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation
• R. Venne , Esquao, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women 
• F. Ricard, STREET Program - Creating Hope Society
• M. Chisaakay

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• J. Miller, Community Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS01218, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.2

Refugee and Newcomer Housing Project Update

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

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• Y. Chiu, Multicultural Health Brokers
• A. Velasquez, New Canadians Health Centre Edmonton

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• Y. Chiu, Multicultural Health Brokers
• A. Velasquez, New Canadians Health Centre Edmonton
• M. Chow, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS00788, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Potential Relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project

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

• S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• H. Sharif, Africa Centre
• K. Mansaray, Africa Centre
• E. Onah, Africa Centre 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• M. Chow, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS01445, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.4

Enhanced Vehicle Noise Enforcement - Options and Implementation Plan

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

• D. Jones, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

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

• Moved by: M. Janz

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

  That Administration return to Council with bylaw amendments to create a new offence and penalty specific to vehicle noise with a minimum fine amount of $1000, as outlined in the November 21, 2022, Community Services report CS01456.

  Due Date: February 22, 2023, City Council

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.5

Community-initiated Proposals for Off-leash Dog Parks

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the November 21, 2022, City Operations report CO01284rev be postponed to the January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

  Due Date: January 16, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2022.