City Council Minutes

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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 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. 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 Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The October 24, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: October 24, 2023, and October 25, 2023.

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, K. Principe, J. Rice and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

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

    That the October 24/25, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the changes:

    Additions:

    • 7.3 Opportunities to Enhance Transit Safety and Security - Further Information and Plan
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20669 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 9
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20671 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Bylaw
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20676 - City of Edmonton Youth Council Bylaw
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20672 - Community Services Advisory Board Bylaw
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20673 - Edmonton Design Committee Bylaw
    • 8.12 Bylaw 20674 - Edmonton Historical Board Bylaw
    • 8.13 Bylaw 20675 - Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board Bylaw
    • 8.14 Bylaw 20677 - Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee Bylaw
    • 8.15 Bylaw 20670 - Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw
    • 8.16 Bylaw 20570 - Bylaw to Designate The Boardwalk as a Municipal Historic Resource
      - Attachment 3
    • 8.17 Bylaw 20571 - Bylaw to Designate the Revillon Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
      - Attachment 3
    • 9.2 Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies
      (Private pursuant to sections 17, 24 and 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
      (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.5 City Auditor Recruitment Update #3
      (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 29 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:J. Rice

    That the following be added to the October 24/25, 2023, City Council meeting agenda:

    • 7.1 Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms - October 24, 2023, to the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council
      - Attachment 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)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following be added to the October 24/25, 2023, City Council meeting agenda:

    • 7.6 Administration Response - ETSAB Report: A Review of Winter Mobility and Accessibility of Pathways to Transit Stops - Urban Planning Committee report
      - Attachment 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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • October 3, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • October 4, 2023, City Council
    • October 6, 2023, Special 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)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, congratulated and thanked all members of City Administration who worked to support the City Council Public Hearing on the Zoning Bylaw over multiple days.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Lynwood School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teachers, J. Webster and K. Farrell.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from George P. Nicholson School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teachers, S. Switzer and T. Jones.

Deputy Mayor K. Principe, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Michael A. Kostek School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teacher, J. Hill.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, 8.15, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

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

    That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

    • 7.7 Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP) Regional Context Statement
    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)

Requests to Speak were not considered.

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

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

    • 9.2 Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies - Third item of business, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (after items 7.1 and 7.2)
    • 9.5 City Auditor Recruitment Update #3 - 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, October 24, 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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20577 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #8 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20578 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #5 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20639 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19365, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown District Energy Initiative, Amendment #3
    • 8.16 Bylaw 20570 - Bylaw to Designate The Boardwalk as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.17 Bylaw 20571 - Bylaw to Designate the Revillon Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20577 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #8 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20578 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #5 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 17862, as amended by Bylaw 19100, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Blatchford District Energy Sharing System (DESS) Project
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System
    • 8.16 Bylaw 20570 - Bylaw to Designate The Boardwalk as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.17 Bylaw 20571 - Bylaw to Designate the Revillon Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20577 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #8 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20578 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #5 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.16 Bylaw 20570 - Bylaw to Designate The Boardwalk as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.17 Bylaw 20571 - Bylaw to Designate the Revillon Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20577 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #8 to Bylaw 17693
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20578 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #5 to Bylaw 19394
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 17862, as amended by Bylaw 19100, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Blatchford District Energy Sharing System (DESS) Project
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System
    • 8.16 Bylaw 20570 - Bylaw to Designate The Boardwalk as a Municipal Historic Resource
    • 8.17 Bylaw 20571 - Bylaw to Designate the Revillon Building as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

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

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 24, 2023, to the end of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Option 4 of Attachment 1 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be approved.

    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)
  • Motion to Reconsider:

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

    That the following motion be reconsidered:

    That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 24, 2023, to the end of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Option 4 of Attachment 1 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be approved.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)K. Tang
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Motion on the Floor, put:

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

    That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 24, 2023, to the end of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Option 4 of Attachment 1 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be approved.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Motion to Refer:

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

    That the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be referred back to Administration to create an Attachment 2 with an Option 5, for Council's consideration.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)K. Tang
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • *Clerk's note: The motion to add Attachment 2 is under 1.3 Adoption of Agenda.

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

    That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 24, 2023, to the end of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Option 5(A) of Attachment 2 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be approved.

  • Amendment:

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

    That Option 5(A) be changed to Option 5, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984.

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

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

    That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 24, 2023, to the end of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Option 5(A) of Attachment 2 of the October 23, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01984, be approved.

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

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01901rev, be approved.

  • Amendment:

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

    That the Friday, October 4, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be changed from 9:30 a.m. - Noon to 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)T. Cartmell, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Motion as Amended, put:

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

    That the 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01901rev, be approved with the following change:

    • Move Friday, October 4, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon to 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    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 made a presentation and answered questions:

  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • S. Feldman, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • D. Hunter, City Operations
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    That Administration prepare unfunded service packages for consideration by Council during the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment deliberation to enhance transit safety and security that includes:
    • $300,000 annual ongoing funding to support transit space activation; and
    • $1,840,000 ongoing funding in 2024, and an additional $500,000 in ongoing funding in 2025 for permanent enhanced clearing, beginning in 2025.

    Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration by Council during the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget deliberation to enhance transit safety and security that includes $2,500,000 annual ongoing funding for 24 FTEs (attendants) to support a Station Attendant Program.

    Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

    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)

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

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • D. Hunter, City Operations
  • T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • A. Kemp, Edmonton Police Service
  • L. Yellowbird, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
  • D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the October 24, 2023, City Operations report CO01944, be received for information.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (8 to 0)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Coomber, Community Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Sohi
    1. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,946,000 on a one-time basis to fund the one-time increases to the Community Safety and Well-being and Family and Community Support Services Grants and the creation of a one-time Collaboration Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.
    2. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the increase to the Indigenous Operating Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.

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


  • Part 1 of Motion, put:

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

    1. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,946,000 on a one-time basis to fund the one-time increases to the Community Safety and Well-being and Family and Community Support Services Grants and the creation of a one-time Collaboration Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

    2. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the increase to the Indigenous Operating Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Summary of Council's Decision on item 7.5:

    Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Sohi
    1. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3,946,000 on a one-time basis to fund the one-time increases to the Community Safety and Well-being and Family and Community Support Services Grants and the creation of a one-time Collaboration Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.
    2. That the Social Development branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $500,000 on an ongoing basis to fund the increase to the Indigenous Operating Grant, with funding from the Community Safety and Well-being funds held within Financial Strategies.

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • K. Scott, Community Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That an exemption for the LRT Reserve be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund the Snow and Ice Control program and the assisted snow program services package; and 

    • That the Parks and Roads Services Branch budget be increased by $2,130,000 in 2023, $2,080,000 in 2024 and $904,000 in 2025, from the LRT Reserve, on a one-time basis to fund the Snow and Ice Control program; and 
    • That a one-time multi-year funding (2024 - $840,000, 2025 - $842,000 and 2026 - $843,000) for the assisted snow program as service package (as per Attachment 1 of item 7.6), be approved with funding from the LRT Reserve.

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


  • Motion 1, put:

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

    That an exemption for the LRT Reserve be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund the Snow and Ice Control program and that the Parks and Roads Services Branch budget be increased by $2,130,000 in 2023, $2,080,000 in 2024 and $904,000 in 2025, from the LRT Reserve, on a one-time basis to fund the Snow and Ice Control program.

    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)
  • Motion to Table, put:

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

    That Motion 2 on the Floor be tabled and return on the floor prior to dealing with items 10.1 to 10.5 - Motions Pending, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. 

    Motion 2 on the Floor:

    That an exemption for the LRT Reserve be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund the assisted snow program services package and that a one-time multi-year funding (2024 - $840,000, 2025 - $842,000 and 2026 - $843,000) for the assisted snow program service package (as per Attachment 1 of item 7.6), be approved with funding from the LRT Reserve.

    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)
  • With the unanimous consent of City Council, Motion 2 is back on the floor.

    Motion 2, put:

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

    That an exemption for the LRT Reserve be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund the assisted snow program services package and that a one-time multi-year funding (2024 - $840,000, 2025 - $842,000 and 2026 - $843,000) for the assisted snow program service package (as per Attachment 1 of item 7.6), be approved with funding from the LRT Reserve.

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

    Withdrawn


  • Summary of Council's Decision on item 7.6:

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

    That an exemption for the LRT Reserve be approved on a one-time basis for the purpose of using the LRT Reserve to fund the Snow and Ice Control program and that the Parks and Roads Services Branch budget be increased by $2,130,000 in 2023, $2,080,000 in 2024 and $904,000 in 2025, from the LRT Reserve, on a one-time basis to fund the Snow and Ice Control program.

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

That the Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP) Regional Context Statement as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 11, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01950, be approved and that Administration be authorized to refer it to the Edmonton Metropolitan Board for information.

8.

 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Martin, Office of the City Clerk
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20581 be read a first 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20581 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20581 be considered for third reading.

    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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20581 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)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack
    1. That the City policies listed in Attachment 2 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01966, be repealed and/or amended, as specified in Attachment 2.
    2. That the motions listed in Attachment 3 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01966, be rescinded.
    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 made a presentation and answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • M. Everett, Office of the City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20669 be read a first time with the following change:

    • Section 12(1) is amended by deleting and replacing “A Council Committee” with “If approved to do so by Council, a Council Committee”.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20669, as amended, be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20669, as amended, be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20669, as amended, be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20671 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20671 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20671 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20671 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20676 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20676 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20676 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20676 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20672 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20672 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20672 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20672 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20673 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20673 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20673 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20673 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20674 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20674 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20674 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20674 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20675 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20675 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20675 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20675 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20677 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20677 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20677 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Bylaw 20677 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20670 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20670 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20670 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20670 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of item 9.1.

    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 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

    *Clerk's note: City Council recessed at 5:01 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and reconvened in private at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in the Heritage Room.

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

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

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    (10 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 10:56 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023.


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

    That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of item 9.1.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (8 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 12:23 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • C. Sparks, Financial and Corporate Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.


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

    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 3:22 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023.


  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That Attachments 1 (Expenses), 2 (Revenue), 3 (Council Directed Options to Prioritize), be added to the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02089 and 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.
    2. That Administration, as part of the regular reporting for Operating Budget Adjustment 12, return to Council with a financial analysis of Operating Budget Adjustment 12 options as outlined in Attachment 3 (Council Directed Options to Prioritize) of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02089.
    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. Knack

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and 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 10:22 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

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

    • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • M. Everett, Office of the City Clerk
    • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

    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 11:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023.


  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador
    1. That the appointments, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964, be approved.
    2. That the October 24, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 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.
    3. That revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    1. That the appointments, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964, be approved.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Parts 2 and 3 of Motion, put:

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

    2. That the October 24, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 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.

    3. That revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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)
  • Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.2:

    1. That the appointments, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964, be approved.
    2. That the October 24, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 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.
    3. That revised Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01964 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767, be postponed to the December 12, 2023, City Council meeting.
    2. That the October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    Due Date: December 12, 2023, 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 note: This item was not discussed in private and the recommendation passed without debate.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That Administration submit the proposal outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM02094 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
    2. That the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM02094 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interest 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, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.5.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 3:31 p.m., Tuesday October 24, 2023.

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

    • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

    • K. Gregor, DHR Global

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

    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 4:09 p.m., Tuesday October, 24, 2023.


  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the City Auditor position description, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02111, be approved and remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    2. That the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02111 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    3. That the City Auditor role profile (Position Specification), as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02111, be approved and remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

Councillor M. Janz stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the October 4, 2023, City Council meeting.

Councillor M. Janz stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the October 4, 2023, City Council meeting.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Zatynly, Office of the City Manager
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    Medical Services Provided by the Edmonton Fire Rescue Service

    That Administration provide a report on the following:

    1. A jurisdictional scan on the nature of medical services provided by the Edmonton Fire Rescue Service-equivalents of other medium to large Canadian municipalities and their related funding sources.
    2. An analysis of Edmonton Fire Rescue Service calls for service, categorized by calls that are medical in nature, both immediately life-threatening and time critical and not immediately life-threatening as defined by Alberta Health Services, as well as, calls that relate to a drug poisoning response.
    3. An approach for how the City of Edmonton could refocus Edmonton Fire Rescue Services to respond to medical, immediately life threatening or time critical events as defined by Alberta Health Services, with part of this approach exploring the feasibility and cost of using a light fleet truck and crew to respond to medical calls on top of the existing minimum staffing while City of Edmonton works with Alberta Health Services to collaboratively amend their medical first response plan.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2024, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration provide as an attachment, to the UPE01993 Construction Site Safety and Accountability - Impact Assessment report, the specific roles and responsibilities involved in the construction process (i.e. from permitting to occupancy) and identify what changes or improvements have taken place in the last 20 years for the following:

    1. a permit applicant (owner), 
    2. associated professionals and parties with the project, and
    3. the City, as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the administration of the Safety Codes Act.

    *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01993 - Construction Site Safety and Accountability - Impact Assessment.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, 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:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That Administration provide a memo on the outcome of the investigation conducted under authority of the Safety Codes Act, once reporting and reviews are complete to the satisfaction of the Safety Codes Council and Administrator.
    2. That an advocacy strategy to other orders of government to strengthen construction accountability be included in a future Intergovermental Update to City Council.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor A. Paquette requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership and participation.

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Paquette to make a motion without notice regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership and participation.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the City of Edmonton nomination of Councillor Aaron Paquette to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities committees as follows:

    • Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion Committee,
    • Prairies and Territories Caucus,
    • Committee of the Whole,

    for a term effective immediately until June 30, 2024, be approved.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

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