Executive Committee Minutes

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

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

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• A. Salvador, 
• S. Hamilton, 
• M. Janz, 
• 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 9:34 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023, and acknowledged that Executive Committee 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.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee. 

Councillor M. Janz was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors T. Cartmell, A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson and K. Tang; and E. Norton, B. Tyson and T. Day, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the December 6, 2023, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 7.11 Affordable Housing Site - Sale of Land Below Market Value - Athlone Residential

  Deletion:

  • 9.1 Affordable Housing Site - Sale of Land Below Market Value - Athlone Residential
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the November 1, 2023, Executive Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador, on behalf of Executive Committee, recognized December 6 as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day to remember those who have experienced and those we have lost to gender-based violence.

1.5.2

Keheewin School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of Executive Committee, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Keheewin School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teacher, E. Moubarak.

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, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10 and 7.11.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 5.1 Night-Time Economy Strategy - Evaluation Framework and Performance Measures
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.3 Surplus School Sites Policy Review and Recommendations

  1. 1. D. Garrett, Wedgewood Ravine Homeowners Association
     2. M. Breckenridge
     3. M. Fiala
     4. H. Aboye, Wedgewood Ravine Homeowners Association

  • 7.5 Affordable Housing Agreement - Catholic Social Services

  1. 1. R. Akkerman, Catholic Social Services
     2. P. Vargas, Catholic Social Services
     3. E. Murray, Catholic Social Services
     4. T. Mireau, Catholic Social Services
     5. C. Greig, Catholic Social Services

  • 7.11 Affordable Housing Site - Sale of Land Below Market Value - Athlone Residential

  1. 1. A. Mulawyshyn, Veterans' House Canada 
     2. D. Garrett, Wedgewood Ravine Homeowners Association
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee hear from the following additional speakers:

  • 7.3 Surplus School Sites Policy Review and Recommendations

  1. 1. F. Abt

  • 7.6 Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 7.7 Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 7.8 Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 7.9 Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 7.10 Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

  1. 1. N. Binnema, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, 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

Night-Time Economy Strategy - Evaluation Framework and Performance Measures

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 28, 2024, Executive Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01388, Night-Time Economy Strategy - Evaluation Framework and Performance Measures, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 28, 2024, Executive Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Budgets

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• C. Klassen, Old Strathcona Business Association

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Gordon, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Robinson, City Operations

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the following Edmonton Business Improvement Area Association 2024 Budgets, as outlined in Attachments 2 to 14 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01571, be approved:

  • 124 Street and Area Business Association 
  • Alberta Avenue Business Association
  • Beverly Business Association
  • Chinatown and Area Business Association
  • Downtown Business Association of Edmonton 
  • Fort Road Business and Community Association
  • French Quarter Business Association / Association des Entreprises du Quartier Francophone
  • Kingsway District Association
  • North Edge Business Association
  • Northwest Industrial Business Association
  • Old Strathcona Business Association
  • Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
  • The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Association
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.2

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2024 Boards of Directors

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together (see item 7.1).

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the appointments of the Boards of Directors to the Business Improvement Area associations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01572, be approved, and that the term of appointment be January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01572 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Surplus School Sites Policy Review and Recommendations

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• D. Garrett, Wedgewood Ravine Homeowners Association
• M. Fiala
• F. Abt
• H. Aboye, Wedgewood Ravine Homeowners Association

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the amendments to Policy C583 - Guidelines for Development of the 2009 Surplus School Sites, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS01758, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (4)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	S. Hamilton

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 1)

7.4

Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress

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

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• S. Pon, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative
• L. Chan-Marples, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the December 6, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01709, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.5

Affordable Housing Agreement - Catholic Social Services

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speaker answered questions:

• P. Vargas, Catholic Social Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Kehrig, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the 2024 revenue and expenditure operating budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $2,775,000, on a one-time basis with funding from the Affordable Housing Reserve, to be spent on a multi-year basis, to fund the subsidy funding affordable housing agreement outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS02035. 
  2. That a subsidy funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Catholic Social Services, for an amount not to exceed $2,775,000, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Community Services report CS02035, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.6

Bylaw 20630 - To Designate the Main Pavilion as a Municipal Historic Resource

Items 7.6 to 7.10 were dealt with and voted on together.

The following public speaker answered questions:

• N. Binnema, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
• D. Johnston, Urban Planning and Economy
• E. Backstrom, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  • That Bylaw 20630 be given the appropriate readings.
  • That Bylaw 20631 be given the appropriate readings.
  • That Bylaw 20632 be given the appropriate readings.
  • That Bylaw 20633 be given the appropriate readings.
  • That Bylaw 20634 be given the appropriate readings. 
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.7

Bylaw 20631 - To Designate the Boat House as a Municipal Historic Resource

Items 7.6 to 7.10 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.6).

7.8

Bylaw 20632 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #1 as a Municipal Historic Resource

Items 7.6 to 7.10 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.6).

7.9

Bylaw 20633 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #2 as a Municipal Historic Resource

Items 7.6 to 7.10 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.6).

7.10

Bylaw 20634 - To Designate Picnic Shelter #3 as a Municipal Historic Resource

Items 7.6 to 7.10 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.6).

7.11

Affordable Housing Site - Sale of Land Below Market Value - Athlone Residential

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

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• A. Mulawyshyn, Veterans' House Canada

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Ku, Community Services
• C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the sale of land in Athlone outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 6, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02105, to Veterans’ House Canada, on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 2 of the December 6, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02105, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Affordable Housing Site - Sale of Land Below Market Value - Athlone Residential

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

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023.