City Council Minutes

Tuesday, March 14, 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 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 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 March 14, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: March 14, 2023 and March 15, 2023.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors J. Wright and A. Stevenson were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the March 14, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions: 

  • 7.1 Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Municipal Response Plan Update
  • 7.2 Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2022
  • 7.3 Operating Financial Update - December 31, 2022
  • 7.6 Permanent Electors Register
  • 7.10 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change
  • 9.2 Edmonton Arts Council Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.4 Collective Bargaining Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 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, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following item be added to the March 14/15, 2023, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 9.5 Contract Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 27 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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • February 21, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • February 22/24, 2023, City Council with the following change:
    • Page 3 of 24, item 1.5.5 - change Ward "Anirniq" to "Métis".

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

WAVE Chair and Parity YEG - Policy Competition Winners (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed F. Omole, Chair of The Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton (WAVE) Committee and winners of the Parity YEG - Policy Competition.

1.5.2

Canadian Open Data Award (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Open Data Program winning its fourth Canadian Open Data Award in the category of “Accessibility.” Accessibility is about making data more usable by people with a wide range of technical abilities.

1.5.3

Edmonton Ranked No. 1 in Canadian Home Builders’ Association Municipal Benchmarking Study (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that the Canadian Home Builders’ Association ranked Edmonton #1 in its 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Study. The study examines how local development processes, approvals and charges affect housing affordability and
housing supply in major cities.

1.5.4

Bishop Greschuk School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Bishop Greschuk School in Ward Tastawiyiniwak and their teachers, T. Pinder and L. Perri-Desantis.

1.5.5

St. Brendan School (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from St. Brendan School in Ward Métis and their teachers, D. Masluk and P. Haro.

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, 7.10, 8.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

*Clerk's note: Item 9.5 was added as an addendum report at the March 15, 2023, City Council - continuation meeting and was also selected for debate.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information
  • 7.4 Capital Budget Update - Standalone Profiles
  • 7.5 Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2022
  • 7.6 Permanent Electors Register
  • 7.7 Council Member Appointments to Agencies, Boards, and Commissions
  • 7.8 MacKinnon Ravine Pedestrian Bridge (B165) Replacement Project - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 7.9 Rapid Housing Initiative Investment Plan - Round 3 of Rapid Housing Initiative

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20389 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20390 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20395 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20389 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20389 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20389 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.5 Bylaw 20356 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20376 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, High Level Bridge Rehabilitation

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.5 Bylaw 20356 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20376 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, High Level Bridge Rehabilitation

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Bylaw Enforcement and Ticketing during Phase 2 Parking Bans (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a report with the following information regarding bylaw enforcement and ticketing during Phase 2 parking bans:

• outline the process by which areas and neighbourhoods are selected for enforcement, what factors are considered to identify  areas/neighbourhoods as ‘high priority’, and how often the ‘high priority’ list is updated;
• listing which areas and neighbourhoods are currently identified as ‘high priority’ for enforcement; and
• a breakdown of how many tickets were issued per area and neighbourhood in the most recent Phase 2 parking ban (January/February 2023) and how many tickets were subsequently cancelled?

Due Date: June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

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

Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information

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 June 13, 2023, City Council, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542, Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information, be approved.

Revised Due Date: June 13, 2023, City Council

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Municipal Response Plan Update

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

• J. Miller, Office of the City Manager
• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services

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

  That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of item 7.1.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 10:51 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  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 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

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

  That:

  1. Councillors K. Tang and A. Paquette, be appointed for the remaining 2021-2025 Council Term to participate in the Enoch Stewardship Roundtable; and
  2. September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, be declared a civic holiday in the City of Edmonton.

  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

Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2022

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were dealt with together.

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

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

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

• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

City Council met in private at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• L. Fenger, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

City Council met in public at 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under section 9. Private Reports.

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

  That the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01696, be received for information.

  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)

7.3

Operating Financial Update - December 31, 2022

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were dealt with together.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $19,160,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from amounts currently appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to address the delay of expenditures into 2023, as outlined in Schedule A, Table 1, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656
  2. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $20,774,000 and to transfer the equivalent amount from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to fund the carryforward of expenditures where 2022 program commitments exist, as outlined in Schedule E, Table 1, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.
  3. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $3,183,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Reserve, to address the timing of Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund program rebates within Development Services, Urban Planning and Economy, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.
  4. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $1,018,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (transfer from reserve and provincial grant), to address the timing of expenditures for Rapid Housing Initiative - Cities Stream within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.
  5. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $9,799,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (transfer from reserve and federal grant), to address the timing of expenditures for Rapid Housing Initiative - Project Stream within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.
  6. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $3,765,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Brownfield Reserve, to address the timing of grant expenditures for Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment support within Economic Investment Services, Urban Planning and Economy, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.
  7. That the 2023 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $250,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve (TSAER), to address the timing of traffic safety related expenditures within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01656.

  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)

7.4

Capital Budget Update - Standalone Profiles

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

1. That the capital budget adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget for capital projects as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01640, be approved.
2. That the capital budget adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget for New Capital Profiles as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 14, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01640, be approved.

7.5

Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2022

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

That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01697, be received for information.

7.6

Permanent Electors Register

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

That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01475, be received for information.

7.7

Council Member Appointments to Agencies, Boards, and Commissions

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

1. That the actions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01747, be approved.
2. That Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01747 remain private, until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.8

MacKinnon Ravine Pedestrian Bridge (B165) Replacement Project - Environmental Impact Assessment

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

That the Environmental Impact Assessment for the MacKinnon Ravine Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01470, be approved.

7.9

Rapid Housing Initiative Investment Plan - Round 3 of Rapid Housing Initiative

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

1. That capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be increased by $12,533,074 in 2023 to recognize receipt of Rapid Housing Initiative funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Rapid Housing Initiative Cities Stream to fund the Cities Stream project, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2023, Community Services report CS01624.
2. That capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development be increased by $11,876,000 in 2023 with funding from Pay-As-You-Go to fund the City’s maximum matching contribution required under the Rapid Housing Initiative Projects Stream, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2023, Community Services report CS01624, and that the funding be held in abeyance subject to the City being successful in obtaining the Projects Stream funding.
3. That Administration submit an Investment Plan to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation based on the Rapid Housing Initiative Investment Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2023, Community Services report CS01624.
4. That Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2023, Community Services report CS01624 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations),
   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.
5. That Attachment 2 of the March 1, 2023, Community Services report CS01624 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.10

2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

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

  Cancellation

  • That the April 26, 2023, City Council continuation of the April 25, 2023, City Council meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled. 
  • That the April 28, 2023, City Council Non-Regular (Intergovernmental) meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., be cancelled.

  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.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20389 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20389 received three readings.

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

  That the 2023 operating expenditure and revenue budget within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, specific to the cost to repair and maintain existing alley lights (expenditure) and the special tax revenue (revenue), both be adjusted to $1,173,295, as outlined in the March 14, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01645.

  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 K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

8.2

Bylaw 20390 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20390 received first reading.

8.3

Bylaw 20394 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3

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

  That Bylaw 20394 be read a first time.

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (4)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (8 to 4)

8.4

Bylaw 20395 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Missing and Enhanced Sidewalk Connections

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20395 received first reading.

8.5

Bylaw 20356 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20356 received second and third readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20376 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, High Level Bridge Rehabilitation

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20376 received second and third readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 19 (confidential evaluations), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 7.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

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

  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, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.5.

  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 2:09 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  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 3:49 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

  
  

9.1

Contract Update - Office of the Integrity Commissioner

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 6 of the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791, be approved.
  2. That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (confidential evaluations), 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.

  Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion, put:

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

  1. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 6 of the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791, be approved.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

  2. That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (confidential evaluations), 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)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.1:

  1. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 6 of the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791, be approved.
  2. That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01791 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (confidential evaluations), 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.

9.2

Edmonton Arts Council Update

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• S. Williams, Edmonton Arts Council
• S. Thomas, Edmonton Arts Council
• S. Shahani, Edmonton Arts Council

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01794, be received for information.
  2. That the March 14, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01794 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) 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)

9.3

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
• M. Dorval, Employee Services
• R. Birch, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• R. Strong, Employee Services

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the March 14, 2023, Employee Services verbal report ES01795, be received for information.
  2. That the March 14, 2023, Employee Services verbal report ES01795 remain private pursuant to 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.

  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)

9.4

Collective Bargaining Update

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

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

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1007, signed February 3, 2023, and outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 14, 2023, Employee Services report ES01814, be ratified.
  2. That the March 14, 2023, Employee Services report ES01814 remain private pursuant to 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.

  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)

9.5

Contract Update - Verbal report

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

• L. Holmes, Office of the Mayor

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• J. Fitzgerald, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to item 9.5 Contract Update - Verbal report.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of item 9.5 Contract Update - Verbal report, be approved.
  3. That item 9.5 Contract Update - Verbal report 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)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Arterial Road Assessment (A. Knack)

*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

  That Administration:

  Arterial Road Assessment

  1. Provide a report with an assessment of arterial roadway/intersection improvements in developing areas that are City responsibility to identify top locations based on operational and strategic considerations.
  
  Due Date: October 31, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  2. Provide a memo identifying any work planned in 2023 for the completion of vehicular infrastructure that is the responsibility of the City and include actions planned from a safety and/or capacity perspective.

  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)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Office Tower Conversions (A. Knack)

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

That Administration work with external stakeholders (ex: UDI, BOMA, CHBA-ER, DBA, DRC, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, etc.) and engage the province to request financial incentives, including but not limited to provincial legislation and regulation amendments, for increasing the number of new residential and office conversion to residential in Edmonton’s downtown.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 14/15, 2023, City Council

11.2

Esports Events (A. Knack)

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

That Administration facilitate an engagement session and work with the Edmonton Screens Industries Office and any other relevant stakeholders to:

1. Review the Alberta Esports Strategy for the actions identified in the report that fall within municipal control and within the existing municipal budget and provide a report back on the status of implementation including identification of the lead(s) responsible for implementing municipal actions.
2. Develop a plan for Edmonton to host a mid-sized Esports event in the next one to two years and a major Esports event in the next two to three years and report back on the proposed plans that include identification of the lead(s) responsible for implementation of the Esports events.
3. Review existing high-level interactive digital media investment attraction strategy for Edmonton and provide recommendations for programs and incentives to support the strategy and potential funding strategies.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 14/15, 2023, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023.