City Council Minutes

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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

Virtual Meeting

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 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 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 March 12, 2024, City Council meeting was held over three days: March 12, 2024, March 13, 2024 and March 14, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

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, J. Rice and A. Stevenson were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor J. Wright was absent for a portion of the meeting due to technical issues.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and T. Ward, Acting City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, Acting Deputy City Clerk, R. Zheng, B. Tyson, E. Norton, A. Karbashewski and T. Day, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the March 12/13, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.5 Budget Process Update
    - Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350
    - Attachments 4 and 5
    - Private Attachment 6
    (Private pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.1 Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.2 Contract Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 16 and 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.3 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.4 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    

  Replacement reports:

  • Requests to Reschedule Reports
    - 5.1 Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves 
  • 7.5 Budget Process Update
  • 7.8 Dog Off-Leash Area Establishment - Pop-up Dog Parks and Community Initiated Options

  Replacement attachments:

  • 7.5 Budget Process Update
    - Attachment 2
    - Private Attachment 3
    (Private pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 7.8 Dog Off-Leash Area Establishment - Pop-up Dog Parks and Community Initiated Options
    - Attachment 6

  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. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the Orders of the Day for the March 12/13, 2024, City Council meeting be changed as follows: 

  Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and J. Rice

  Carried (9 to 2)

  *Clerk’s note: The motion to extend the March 13, 2024, City Council continuation meeting was passed at the March 12, 2024, City Council meeting.

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

  That the Orders of the Day for the March 12/13, 2024, City Council meeting be changed as follows:

  Continuation on Thursday, March 14, 2024:

  • Call to Order - 8 a.m.
  • Adjournment - Noon

  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)

  *Clerk’s note: The motion to schedule the March 14, 2024, City Council continuation meeting was passed at the March 13, 2024, City Council meeting.

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

  That the following item be added to the March 12/13/14, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 9.5 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • February 16, 2024, Special City Council
  • February 20, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • February 21/23, 2024, City Council

  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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Passing of Kyle Dubé (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the passing of Executive Director of Youcan Youth Services, Kyle Dubé, and proclaimed March 12, 2024 as "Kyle Dubé Day".

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.8, 8.1, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

*Clerk's note: Item 9.5 was added as an addendum report at the March 13, 2024, 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. Stevenson

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves
  • 7.1 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2023
  • 7.2 Operating Financial Update – September 30, 2023
  • 7.3 Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2023
  • 7.7 Mental Health and Addiction within City of Edmonton

  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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 7.5 Budget Process Update - Second item of business on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
  • 9.3 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
  • 9.4 City Manager Update - Verbal report - First item of business on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

All Bylaws were selected for debate.

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

Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves

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 18, 2024, Urban Planning Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02083, Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves, be approved.

Revised Due Date: June 18, 2024, Urban Planning Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2023

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

That the December 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02112, be received for information.

7.2

Operating Financial Update – September 30, 2023

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

That the December 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02066, be received for information.

7.3

Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2023

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

That the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02228, be received for information.

7.4

Operating Financial Update - December 31, 2023

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $13,606,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from amounts currently appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to address the delay of expenditures into 2024, as outlined in Schedule A, Table 1, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  2. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $25,766,000 and to transfer the equivalent amount from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to fund the carryforward of expenditures where 2023 program commitments exist, as outlined in Schedule E, Table 1, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229. 
  3. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $10,306,000 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 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  4. That the 2024 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 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  5. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $4,900,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (transfer from reserve), 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 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  6. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $13,250,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (transfer from reserve and federal grant), to address the timing of expenditures for National Housing Co-Investment Fund within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  7. That the 2024 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 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  8. That the 2024 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 expenditures for Safe School Drop Off initiative within Parks and Roads Services, City Operations, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  9. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $380,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (provincial grant), to address the timing of grant expenditures to support downtown revitalization within Economic Investment Services, Urban Planning and Economy, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.
  10. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $6,503,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from Community Safety and Well-being Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for various Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) initiatives within various branches, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02229.

  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)

7.5

Budget Process Update

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
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 item 7.5.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. 

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

  • C. Sparks, Employee and Legal Services

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That City Council meet in public.

  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)

  City Council met in public at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Administration incorporate the options outlined in Attachment 4 of the March 12, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350 into the Spring Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.
  2. That Attachments 3 and 6 of the March 12, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350 remain private pursuant to sections 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.

• Amendment:

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

  That Attachment 4 of the March 12, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350 be amended by deleting items PR-12 and PR-14.

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

  Defeated (4 to 8)

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Administration incorporate the options outlined in Attachment 4 of the March 12, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350 into the Spring Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.
  2. That Attachments 3 and 6 of the March 12, 2024 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02350 remain private pursuant to sections 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.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and J. Wright

  Carried (10 to 2)

7.6

Quarterly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report

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

• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• R. Kaboni, Bent Arrow

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

• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• D. Hunter, City Operations
• B. Hilborn, Community Services
• T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• J. Hrycun, Edmonton Police Service

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

  That the March 12, 2024, City Operations report CO02227, be received for information.

  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)

7.7

Mental Health and Addiction within City of Edmonton

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the provincial Ministers of Health and Mental Health and Addictions, outlining: 

• City costs associated with providing emergency services related to mental health, addiction, and drug poisoning incidents;
• Opportunities for collaboration, provincial investment in Edmonton, and/or a future road map of future Council work and reports; and 
• Include a copy of the February 26, 2024, Community Services report CS01745 with this letter.

7.8

Dog Off-Leash Area Establishment - Pop-up Dog Parks and Community Initiated Options

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

  That the February 26, 2024, City Operations report CO02132, be received for information. 

  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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20767 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the 2024 operating expenditure budget within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, specific to the cost to repair and maintain existing alley lights be adjusted to $1,239,533, as outlined in the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02317.
  2. That the 2024 revenue budget within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, specific to the special tax revenue be adjusted to $883,619, as outlined in the March 12, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02317.

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20767 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20767 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20767 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20767 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)

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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 Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.5.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 8:02 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

  
  
• 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, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 9:25 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024.

  
  

9.1

Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That Attachment 1 of the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02374, be revised to reflect the in-private discussion at the March 12/13, 2024, City Council meeting, and that the actions be approved.
  2. That the March 12, 2024 Office of the City Clerk report OCC02374 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 Attachment 1 of the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02374 remain private, pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) 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, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.2

Contract Update - Verbal report

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the March 12, 2024, Community Services verbal report CS02383, be received for information.
  2. That the March 12, 2024, Community Services verbal report CS02383 remain in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) 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, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.3

Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

  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 1:39 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  • K. McLaughlin, New West Public Affairs
  • M. Solberg, New West Public Affairs

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  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 2:59 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02387, be received for information.
  2. That the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02387 remain in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

  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)

9.4

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of item 9.4.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 9:47 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • L. Holmes, Office of the Mayor

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • J. Cave, Employee and Legal Services
  • H. Hamilton, Office of the City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • J. Fitzgerald, Employee and Legal Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 5:05 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02404, be received for information.
  2. That the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02404 remain in private pursuant to sections 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 Privacy Act.

  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)

9.5

City Manager Update - Verbal Report

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

• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02421.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02421 be approved.
  3. That the March 12, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02421 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 (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)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Tax Forgiveness Options - Apadana Women's Housing (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the February 21/23, 2024, City Council meeting.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

March 22, 2024, Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee

Councillor A. Stevenson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the March 2024 Council Calendar.

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

  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. Stevenson to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the March 2024 Council Calendar.

  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: K. Tang

  That a Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee meeting be scheduled on March 22, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  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)

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024.