City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Knack, 
• R. Clarke, 
• M. Elliott, 
• M. Janz, 
• J. Morgan, 
• A. Paquette, 
• T. Parmar, 
• K. Principe, 
• 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. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The March 17, 2026, City Council meeting was held over two days: March 17, 2026, and March 18, 2026.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Knack and Councillors T. Parmar, A. Paquette and K. Principe were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

E. Robar, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman, E. Norton and J. Taves, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

Mayor A. Knack asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

1.4

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.7 2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes #2
  • 7.8 2025 Edmonton Election Financial Disclosures - Non-Compliance

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  Adjustment of Rules:

  That City Council adjust its rules on time limits as set out in section 38 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw for the March 17/18, 2026, City Council meeting, so that each member of Council has:

  • two minutes to introduce an item;
  • three minutes to ask questions;
  • Council may permit additional rounds of three minutes to ask more questions; and
  • three minutes to close.

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, M. Janz, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (6)	A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, M. Elliott, and J. Morgan

  Defeated (7 to 6)

  *Clerk's note: The voting requirement for waiver of rules is 2/3 present requiring 9 of 13 votes for the above-noted motion to pass.

  
  

1.5

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • February 17/18, 2026, City Council
  • February 20, 2026, City Council - Non-Regular
  • February 24, 2026, City Council Public Hearing
  • March 10, 2026, City Council Public Hearing

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.6

Council Protocol Recognition

1.6.1

Québec City Delegation (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Mayor B. Marchand and an 18-member delegation from Québec City. They are in Edmonton to see the LRT system first-hand as they prepare for their TramCité project.

1.6.2

McKernan School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from McKernan School in Ward papastew and their teachers, S. Hayati and J. Krenz.

1.6.3

Donald R. Getty School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 2 class from Donald R. Getty School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teacher, Ms. Barclay.

1.6.4

Holyrood School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Holyrood School in Ward Métis and their teachers, C. Snyder, J. Lane and Z. Lavoie.

1.6.5

Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day (J. Morgan)

Councillor J. Morgan, on behalf of City Council, recognized March 18 as Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. This is a day to recognize the thousands of dedicated women and men who, every single day, move millions of Canadians and keep communities connected.

1.6.6

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, recognized March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is observed annually to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre and acknowledge the ongoing global fight against racial oppression.

1.6.7

Joey Moss School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 4 class from Joey Moss School in Ward pihêsiwin and their teacher, B. Tirschmann.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.2, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review
  • 7.7 2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes #2
  • 7.8 2025 Edmonton Election Financial Disclosures - Non-Compliance

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

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

  • 9.2 City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Update #4 (2026) - Between 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m, Tuesday, March 17, 2026

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.3 Bylaw 21397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21383 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18880, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21408 - Designation of Reserve - Oxford Community Park
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.3 Bylaw 21397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21383 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18880, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21408 - Designation of Reserve - Oxford Community Park
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.3 Bylaw 21397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21383 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18880, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21408 - Designation of Reserve - Oxford Community Park
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.3 Bylaw 21397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21383 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18880, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21408 - Designation of Reserve - Oxford Community Park
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

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

Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review

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 April 22, 2026, Executive Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02815, Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review, be approved.

Due Date: April 22, 2026, Executive Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

6.1

Bylaw 21424 - Spring 2026 Minor Revisions and General Repeals - Bylaws, Policies and Motions

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the Policies and Procedures listed in Attachment 3 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335 be revised by deleting Motion #1 from Motions to Amend, and that the motions listed in Attachment 4, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.

• Amendment 1:

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

  That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended by deleting Motion #3 from Motions to Rescind and added as Motion #4 to Motions to Amend as follows:

  That Administration work on mutual aid organizations focused on harm reduction to identity existing or develop and deliver a module of training for Peace Officers interacting with individuals who are using drugs in public spaces, and provide a memo to Council with information on the funding required to resource this initiative.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  Amendment 2:

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

  That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended by deleting Motion #2 from Motions to Rescind and added as Motion #5 to Motions to Amend as follows:

  That the March 31, 2025, Community Services report CS02575, be referred back to Administration to complete the following:

  1. Integrate the findings from the regional housing needs assessment including the services available in municipalities surrounding Edmonton and their approach for supporting people experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions in their municipalities,
  2. An itemized list of supports and services requested of the Province to meet Edmonton's needs in housing, people experiencing homelessness, and homelessness and mental health or addictions in Edmonton,

  and provide a report to Committee.

• Amendment to Amendment 2:

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

  That "provide a report to Committee" be replaced with "provide a memo to Council".

  In Favour (5)	J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (8)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Morgan

  Defeated (5 to 8)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • H. Quan, Community Services
  • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

  Amendment 2, put:

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

  That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended by deleting Motion #2 from Motions to Rescind and added as Motion #5 to Motions to Amend as follows:

  That the March 31, 2025, Community Services report CS02575, be referred back to Administration to complete the following:

  1. Integrate the findings from the regional housing needs assessment including the services available in municipalities surrounding Edmonton and their approach for supporting people experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions in their municipalities,
  2. An itemized list of supports and services requested of the Province to meet Edmonton's needs in housing, people experiencing homelessness, and homelessness and mental health or addictions in Edmonton,

  and provide a report to Committee.

  Due Date: June 29, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Motion as Amended:

  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the Policies and Procedures listed in Attachment 3 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335 be revised by deleting Motion #1 from Motions to Amend, and that the motions listed in revised Attachment 4, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.

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

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion as Amended, put:

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

  1. That the Policies and Procedures listed in Attachment 3 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

• Part 2 of Motion as Amended, put:

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

  2. That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335 be revised by deleting Motion #1 from Motions to Amend, and that the motions listed in revised Attachment 4, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 6.1:

  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the Policies and Procedures listed in Attachment 3 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03335 be revised by deleting Motion #1 from Motions to Amend, and that the motions listed in revised Attachment 4, be amended or rescinded, as specified in the attachment.
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That Bylaw 21424 be read a first time.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That Bylaw 21424 be read a second time.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That Bylaw 21424 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That Bylaw 21424 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.2

Removal of Restrictive Covenants and Exclusivity Controls for Grocery Stores

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

• Moved M. Janz - A. Salvador (Made at the February 17/18, 2026, City Council meeting):

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the provincial government to enable grocery store competition via the removal of restrictive covenants and exclusivity controls for grocery stores via the Land Titles Act or other legislation.

• Amendment:

  Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That “the Mayor, on behalf of City Council advocate to the” be deleted and replace with “Administration provide a report on discussions with the” and add "provide a report to Council" after "other legislation".

  In Favour (2)	K. Principe, and M. Elliott
  Opposed (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Defeated (2 to 11)

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the provincial government to enable grocery store competition via the removal of restrictive covenants and exclusivity controls for grocery stores via the Land Titles Act or other legislation.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

6.3

Edmonton 2026 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference (FCM) Update

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• M. Kuriyama, Office of the City Manager

• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Manager report OCM03414 remain pursuant to sections 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (2)	K. Tang, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (11 to 2)

6.4

Council Liaison Appointment - Do North Events

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

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Councillors R. Clarke and K. Principe be appointed as co-Council Liaison to the Do North Events board of directors for the term of February 17, 2026, to the City Council’s Organizational Meeting in October 2027.
  2. That the February 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03406 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2025

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services
• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• E. Robar, City Manager
• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services

This item was dealt with.

7.2

Operating Financial Update - December 31, 2025

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: T. Parmar
  1. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $7,181,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from amounts previously appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to address the delay of expenditures into 2026, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 1, Schedule A of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  2. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $11,905,000 and to transfer the equivalent amount from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to fund the carryforward of expenditures where 2025 program commitments exist, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 1, Schedule E of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  3. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $14,676,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Reserve, to address the timing of Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund program rebates within Development Services, Urban Planning and Economy, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2, of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  4. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $4,899,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Affordable Housing Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for the Rapid Housing Initiative - Project Stream (Coliseum Inn Hotel Conversion Project) within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  5. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $1,943,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Affordable Housing Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for the Catholic Social Services Housing Project within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  6. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $1,025,000 offset by an equivalent amount of revenue (transfer from the Affordable Housing Reserve and federal grant), to address the timing of construction costs funded through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  7. That the 2026 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 Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  8. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $500,000 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 Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  9. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $899,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Community Safety and Well-being Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for various Community Safety and Well-being initiatives within various branches, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  10. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $3,500,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Community Safety and Well-being Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for the Community Mobilization Task Force funding agreements within Social Development, Community Services, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  11. That the 2026 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $1,044,000 offset by an equivalent transfer from the Planning and Development Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures for the Future Growth Area Servicing Study within Development Services, as outlined in Attachment 2, Table 2 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314.
  12. That the excess revenue of $137,734 collected as part of the 2025 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Tax be appropriated within the Financial Stabilization Reserve to be used to offset the 2027 special tax for alley lighting maintenance.
  13. That $1,452,000 previously appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve (on January 27, 2026 through Urban Planning and Economy private report UPE03378) be released back to the unappropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.  
  14. That the 2026 Economic Investment Services branch operating expenditure budget be decreased by $2,000,000, on a one-time basis, with an offsetting decrease of $1,452,000 in the transfer from the Financial Stabilization Reserve and $548,000 from the Commercial Revitalization Reserve, to reflect the reversal of funding previously approved on January 27, 2026 through Urban Planning and Economy private report UPE03378.
  15. That Attachment 4 of the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03314 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.3

Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library - Capital Project Update

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

• J. Banford, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Community Services
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  

• Moved by: R. Clarke
  Seconded by: T. Parmar
  1. That adjustments to capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, as set out in Attachment 4 of the March 17, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03354, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the March 17, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03354 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 7.3.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:46 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • E. Robar, City Manager
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    
  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:18 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

  
  

• The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

  Motion, put:

  Moved by: R. Clarke
  Seconded by: T. Parmar
  1. That adjustments to capital profile 15-21-5785 - Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, as set out in Attachment 4 of the March 17, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03354, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 4 of the March 17, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03354 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	M. Elliott

  Carried (11 to 1)

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Subsequent Motion:

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 5 be added to the March 17, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03354, and the actions be approved.
  2. That Attachment 5 remain private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 1)

7.4

City Council's Governance Framework for Council Committees

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 7.4.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 1:47 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Afonne, Employee and Legal Services
  • E. Robar, City Manager
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 2:42 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That the March 17, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03459, be postponed to the March 5/6/13/24/25, 2026, Special City Council meeting.

  Due Date: March 5/6/13/24/25, 2026, Special City Council

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.5

Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Attainable Housing Incentive Program Guide, as set out in Attachment 2 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207, be approved.
  2. That the payment of Attainable Housing Incentive grants be subject to the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 3 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207.
  3. That Attachment 4 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207 remain private pursuant to section 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 7.5.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:48 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Sinclair, Employee and Legal Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:52 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

  
  

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Attainable Housing Incentive Program Guide, as set out in Attachment 2 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207, be approved.
  2. That the payment of Attainable Housing Incentive grants be subject to the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 3 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207.
  3. That Attachment 4 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03207 remain private pursuant to section 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.6

Options to Fund Francis Winspear Centre Expansion

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

• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• S. Young, Francis Winspear Centre for Music Expansion Project
• A. Petrov, Francis Winspear Centre for Music Expansion Project

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy operating budget be increased by $15.5 million in 2026 and $17.9 million in 2027 on a one-time basis with offsetting transfers from the Downtown Community Revitalization Reserve.
  2. That a grant funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Francis Winspear Centre for Music to provide funding for the Francis Winspear Centre for Music Expansion catalyst project for an amount not to exceed $33.4 million and in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03310, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That Attachment 3 of the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03310 remain private pursuant to section 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (10 to 1)

7.7

2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes #2

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

1. That the Monday, May 4, 2026, Audit Committee meeting be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon.
2. That the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Audit Selection Committee meeting be rescheduled to Monday, May 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., with a recess from 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

7.8

2025 Edmonton Election Financial Disclosures - Non-Compliance

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. 

*Clerk's note: No motion is required. This report satisfies a legislative obligation under the Local Authorities Election Act.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21384 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #4

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

  That Bylaw 21384 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21384 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.2

Bylaw 21385 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19979, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Ambleside Integrated Site - Phase I, Amendment #1

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

  That Bylaw 21385 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21385 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21385 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21385 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)

8.3

Bylaw 21397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of Alley Lighting

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21397 received three readings.

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the 2026 operating expenditure budget within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, specific to the cost to repair and maintain existing alley lights be adjusted to $692,235 as outlined in the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03304.
  2. That the 2026 revenue budget within Parks and Road Services, City Operations, specific to the special tax revenue be adjusted to $347,965 as outlined in the March 17, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03304.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.4

Bylaw 21382 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19781, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line South LRT: Century Park to Ellerslie Road, Amendment #4

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

  That Bylaw 21382 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21382 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21382 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21382 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.5

Bylaw 21383 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18880, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension, Amendment #2

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21383 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 21408 - Designation of Reserve - Oxford Community Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21408 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21396 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 34 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of items 6.3, 6.4 and 9.1.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:27 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

  
  
• Moved by: M. Elliott
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of items 9.2 and 9.3.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 3:29 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:23 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

  
  

9.1

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Procurement Update

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

• B. Henderson, Edmonton Police Commission
• K. Kobi, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• A. Kemp, Edmonton Police Service
• S. Innes, Edmonton Police Service
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

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

  That the March 17, 2026, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT03467 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 29 (advice from officials) and 34 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.2

City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Update #4 (2026)

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

• A. Kouri, Leaders International

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the actions as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 12, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03465, be approved.
  2. That the March 12, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03465 remain private pursuant to section 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.3

Office of the Mayor Report (20260312)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachment 3 be added to the March 12, 2026, Office of the Mayor report MO03466, and the actions be approved.
  2. That the March 12, 2026, Office of the Mayor report MO03466 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Minor Sport Rental Subsidy Options (J. Wright)

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  Minor Sport Rental Subsidy Options

  That Administration provide a report to Committee regarding options to amend the Minor Sport rental subsidy for City-operated amenities (including arenas, gymnasiums, pools and sports fields), including:

  1. Options to reduce the current subsidy level for the Minor Sport rate, including an analysis of adjusting the rate from the current 50% of the adult rate to a higher cost recovery level. 
  2. An analysis on the viability and implications of requiring all minor sport organizations to mandate Community League memberships for their participants as a condition of receiving the subsidized Minor Sport rate.
  3. An assessment of the potential impacts on sport participation, registration costs for families, and the financial sustainability of Community Leagues.

  Due Date: June 29, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Review of Traffic Bylaw 5590: Enforcement Trends, Penalty Efficacy and Deterrence Strategies (A. Salvador)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
• D. Jones, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  Review of Traffic Bylaw 5590: Enforcement Trends, Penalty Efficacy and Deterrence Strategies

  That Administration provide a report on enforcement trends and penalty structures for Traffic Bylaw 5590, including but not limited to:

  • enforcement information from 2015 to 2025, including annual ticket volumes, enforcement resources (including, but not limited to, tow lot capacity), most frequent offences, and key drivers of change in enforcement trends;
  • a review of fine adjustments under Bylaw 5590, including when each fine amount was established or last adjusted, how their real value has changed over time, and any implications for deterrence;
  • options to maintain the intended effectiveness of fines over time, including indexation using Consumer Price Inflation and/or other appropriate indicators; and
  • recommendations for policy, bylaw, and/or fine schedule amendments to support deterrence and long-term efficacy, as well as a regular review schedule.

  Due Date: August 31, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Options for Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Delivery (J. Morgan)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Administration, as part of the upcoming review of Council Policy C409K - Snow and Ice Control Policy, include options, risk analysis, operationalization timelines and resource implications for different or innovative operational tactics, including but not limited to calcium chloride (CaCl) application to roadways, to improve Snow and Ice Control Service delivery.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

Snow and Ice Control Surge Capacity Strategy (A. Paquette)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  That Administration, as part of the upcoming review of Council Policy C409K - Snow and Ice Control Policy, include public feedback and industry best practices, outlining options, costs and implications for a Snow and Ice Control Surge Capacity strategy to ensure timely service delivery during unexpected or extreme precipitation events, including:

  1. an operational analysis of projected extreme weather frequency based on current climate modeling and climate data;
  2. mechanisms to scale resources, including but not limited to, on-call private contracting and emergency procurement, to meet services levels outlined in the SNIC Administrative Procedures when accumulation exceeds City-owned and standard contract capacity;
  3. specific strategies to prioritize accessibility with consideration of the active pathway network in areas of high Social Vulnerability Index during these surge events, including but not limited to more proactive crosswalk and access point windrow removal and clearing;
  4. any other strategies or enhancements that could improve service delivery; and
  5. options to further support Snow and Ice Control operations in communities with scheduled winter events and festivals to ensure reliable event access and mobility.

  In Favour (10)

  A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.5

City of Edmonton Strategic Priorities and Opportunities for Defense (A. Knack)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• E. Robar, City Manager
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That the City Manager, in partnership with the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance and other relevant organizations, identify strategic priorities and opportunities for defense for the City of Edmonton, including coordination and investment attraction, in alignment with Canada's newly launched Defense Industrial Strategy and other intergovernmental defense priorities, using existing delegated authority and budget.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.6

Patio Program Fees (K. Principe)

With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe restated the motion.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• M. Pivovar, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Administration:

  1. Immediately pause the implementation of increased patio fees for the 2026 patio season and continue the program at no cost to applicants for the 2026 season; and the Parks and Roads Services 2026 revenue budget be decreased by $157,000 on a one time basis, with funding from Council Contingency.
  2. Provide a memo to Council containing:
     
     1. a financial analysis outlining the full cost recovery opportunities of patio expansion permits;
        
     2. contemplation of a tiered or scaled fee structure;
        
     3. points of alignment between patio permitting and the City’s Downtown Action Plan, and other economic development priorities; and
        
     4. a summary of communications and engagement activities with affected small businesses and interest groups.

  In Favour (3)	K. Principe, M. Elliott, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and J. Morgan

  Defeated (3 to 9)

10.7

132 Avenue Collector Renewal (K. Principe)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Administration immediately pause implementation of 132 Avenue construction between 82 Street and 97 Street for further discussion with relevant stakeholders and possible design reconsideration.

  Opposed (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Defeated (0 to 11)

  *Clerk’s note: Councillor K. Principe was present for the debate but was absent with notice for the final vote.

  
  

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Garth Worthington School Fundraising Society (J. Morgan)

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

That the Garth Worthington School Fundraising Society be provided $100,000 one-time funding in 2026 to support playground costs, with funding from the 2026 Council Contingency.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 17/18, 2026, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026.