City Council Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Sohi, 
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • S. Hamilton, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The August 22, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: August 22, 2023, and August 23, 2023.

1.2
Roll Call

 

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

Councillors A. Paquette and M. Janz were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

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

    That the August 22/23, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 8.11 Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8
    • 9.3 Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update - Verbal report
      - Attachment 1
      (Private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.6 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Replacement attachment:

    • 7.2 Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations
      - Attachment 1
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    1. That the following be added to the August 22/23, 2023, City Council agenda:

    • 7.6 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information
      - Attachment 6 to the August 22, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542

    2. That Attachment 6 of the August 22, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That City Council extend orders to deal with the following items:

    • 9.2 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report #2
    • 9.6 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jul04_2023 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCPH_Jul10_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • July 4/5, 2023, City Council
    • July 10, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

1.5.1
Treaty 6 Recognition Day (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Grand Chief Leonard Standingontheroad of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and Chief Randy Ermineskin of the Ermineskin Cree Nation in Council Chamber; and acknowledged Treaty 6 Day by proclaiming August 21, 2023, as Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day. Edmonton is home to vibrant Indigenous cultures, which are made stronger when committed to truth and reconciliation.

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, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Capital Line South Extension - Options and Cost Analysis for an Ellerslie Road Grade Separation
    • 9.5 Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor Contracts
    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)

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:J. Rice

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

    • 7.2 Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations - First item of business, Tuesday, August 22, 2023
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

2.5
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20510 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20563 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20564 - To amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241, 20049 and 20215, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20565 - To amend Bylaw 18733, as amended by Bylaw 20046, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects - Planning and Design
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20567 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871, 20033 and 20213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20510 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20393 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20400 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20563 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20567 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871, 20033 and 20213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20391 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20401 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20510 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20563 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20567 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871, 20033 and 20213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20510 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20393 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20400 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20563 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20567 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871, 20033 and 20213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20391 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20401 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8
    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)

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

This item has attachments. 
1.STATUS REPORT - August 22, 2023, City Council.pdf

5.1
Capital Line South Extension - Options and Cost Analysis for an Ellerslie Road Grade Separation

 

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 Second Quarter 2024, City Council, for the Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01926, Capital Line South Extension - Options and Cost Analysis for an Ellerslie Road Grade Separation, be approved.

Revised Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, City Council

6.
Unfinished Business

 

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.
Public Reports

 

7.1
Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal Report

This item has attachments. 
1.Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal Report.pdf
2.7.1 Administration Presentation - Monthly Verbal Update on Transit Safety Plan and Downtown Core_Aug 22, 2023.pdf

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • D. Hunter, City Operations
  • T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  • R. Kabonie, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • A. Kemp, Edmonton Police Service
  • D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Administration cease providing monthly verbal updates to Council and move to providing quarterly updates on the progress of the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core until such time as Council provides new direction.

  • Amendment:

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

    That “quarterly”, be deleted and replaced with, “bi-monthly”.

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

  • Motion as Amended, put:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:K. Tang

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

    That Administration cease providing monthly verbal updates to Council and move to providing bi-monthly updates on the progress of the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core until such time as Council provides new direction.

    Due Date: October 24, 2023, City Council

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

7.2
Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations

This item has attachments. 
1.OCM02003 Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations - Council Report Template.pdf
2.REPLACEMENT ATTACHMENT - Attachment 1 - Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Indigenous-Led Housing - Letter of Intent with Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nation.pdf

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:

  • Grand Chief Leonard Standingontheroad of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations
  • Chief Randy Ermineskin of the Ermineskin Cree Nation
  • K. Avveduti, Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign the Letter of Intent with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM02003, to support efforts to increase Indigenous-led housing in Edmonton.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.3
2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar - Draft for Council Feedback

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - OCC01901 - 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - OCC01901 - 2024 Council and Committee Calendar - monthly format.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - OCC01901 - 2024 Council and Committee Calendar - weekly format.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - OCC01901 - 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar - monthly format.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - OCC01901 - 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar - weekly format, including.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - OCC01901 - Annual Meeting Statistics by Type (2021-2024).pdf
7.Attachment 6 - OCC01901 - Monthly Meeting Statistics by Type (2021 - 2023).pdf
8.Attachment 7 - OCC01901 - Justification for Thursday and Friday Meetings.pdf
9.Attachment 8 - OCC01901 - External Stakeholders Consulted.pdf
10.7.3 Administration Presentation - 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.pdf

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

  • C. Martin, Office of the City Clerk

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01901, be received for information.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Knack withdrew the motion.

    Withdrawn


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

    2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar

    That the the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01901, be referred back to Administration to consider the following changes:

    • Adjust the week of October 14, 2024, by moving up the schedule by one week,
    • Adjust the weeks of November 11 and November 18, 2024, in consultation with the budget office,
    • Adjust the June 10, 2024, City Council Public Hearing to be from 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Due Date: October 24, 2023, City Council

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.4
Edmonton Arts Council - Terms of Reference

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - OCC01947 Edmonton Arts Council - Terms of Reference.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - OCC01947 - Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) - Terms of Reference - Council Member Advisor Appointment.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - OCC01947 - Edmonton Arts Council - Bylaws (2023).pdf

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Terms of Reference - Council Member Advisor Appointment to the Edmonton Arts Council Board of Directors, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01947, be approved.

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

7.5
Edmonton Police Commission – Police Funding Formula Analysis

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - EXT02009 - Police Funding Formula Analysis .pdf
2.Attachment 1 - EXT02009 - PwC Report – Funding Formula Options Analysis Summary (August 3, 2023).pdf

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

  • E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
  • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
  • J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the August 22, 2023, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT02009, 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)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Edmonton Police Commission provide City Council a copy of the complete PWC report “Funding Formula Options Analysis Summary” August, 3, 2023.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.6
Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - FCS01542 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - FCS01542 - Decision Flow Chart .pdf
3.Attachment 2 - FCS01542 - Crime Severity Index For Canada’s Largest Seven Cities.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - FCS01542 - Alternative Growth Drivers to Population Growth Rate (Factor G).pdf
5.Attachment 4 - FCS01542 - Comparison Analysis of Previous and Replacement Formula.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - FCS01542 - Council Policy Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula.pdf
7.7.6 Administration Presentation - Police Funding Formula.pdf

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
  • M. Petigara, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
  • J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service
  • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That revised Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604B, as set out in Attachment 5 of the August 22, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542, be approved.

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

    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.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 3:17 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

    The following members of the delegation answered questions:

    • E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission
    • J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service
    • R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 3:41 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


  • Motion, put:

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

    That revised Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604B, as set out in Attachment 5 of the August 22, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542, be approved.

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

7.7
National Urban Park Initiative - Outcomes of Pre-feasibility Phase

This item has attachments. 
1.Urban Planning Committee Report 1 - National Urban Park Initiative - Outcomes of Pre-feasibility Phase.pdf
2.UPE01668 National Urban Park Initiative - Outcomes of Pre-feasibility Phase.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Draft Parks Canada National Urban Park Program Policy Framework.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - Parks Canada Process for National Urban Park Designation.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - Preferred Candidate Site - the North Saskatchewan River Valley.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - National Urban Park Pre-Feasibility What We Heard Report.pdf
7.Attachment 5 - GBA+ Findings and Recommendations.pdf

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Kotowska, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Padolsky, Parks Canada
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That Administration proceed to the planning phase of the National Urban Park Initiative, pending endorsement by Parks Canada, as outlined in the July 12, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01668.

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

8.
Bylaws

 

8.1
Bylaw 20510 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01902 - Bylaw 20510 to amend Revised Bylaw 19980, to authorize.pdf
2.FCS01902 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20510.pdf
3.FCS01902 - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 19980 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS01902 - Attachment 3 Capital Profile 22-12-9007.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20510 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20510 received three readings.

8.2
Bylaw 20393 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01702rev - Bylaw 20393 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance.pdf
2.FCS01702rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20393.pdf
3.FCS01702rev - Attachment 2 Profile Capital CM-12-0300.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20393 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20393 received second and third readings.

8.3
Bylaw 20397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood - Crown Land

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01649rev - Bylaw 20397 to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess.pdf
2.FCS01649rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20397.pdf
3.FCS01649rev - Attachment 2 Petition Received.pdf
4.FCS01649rev - Attachment 3 Declaration Re_ Local Improvement.pdf
5.FCS01649rev - Attachment 4 Location of Proposed Local Improvement.pdf
6.FCS01649rev - Attachment 5 Approval Memorandum from Alberta Infrastructure.pdf
7.Signed Bylaw 20397 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20397 received second and third readings.

8.4
Bylaw 20400 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood - Crown Land

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01740rev - Bylaw 20400 to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess.pdf
2.FCS01740rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20400.pdf
3.FCS01740rev - Attachment 2 Petition Received.pdf
4.FCS01740rev - Attachment 3 Declaration Re_ Local Improvement.pdf
5.FCS01740rev - Attachment 4 Location of Proposed Local Improvement.pdf
6.FCS01740rev - Attachment 5 Approval Memorandum from Alberta Infrastructure.pdf
7.Signed Bylaw 20400 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20400 received second and third readings.

8.5
Bylaw 20563 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Great Neighbourhoods Initiative

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01960 - Bylaw 20563 to amend Revised Bylaw 15156, as amended by Bylaws 15978, 17075, 17638, 17978, 18429 and 19373.pdf
2.FCS01960 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20563.pdf
3.FCS01960 - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 15156 Redline Version .pdf
4.FCS01960 - Attachment 3 Capital Profiles.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20563 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20563 received three readings.

8.6
Bylaw 20564 - To amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241, 20049 and 20215, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01962 - Bylaw 20564 to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241, 20049 and 20215, to authorize.pdf
2.FCS01962 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20564.pdf
3.FCS01962 - Attachment 2 Bylaw 16846 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS01962 - Attachment 3 Capital Profiles.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20564 received first reading.

8.7
Bylaw 20565 - To amend Bylaw 18733, as amended by Bylaw 20046, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects - Planning and Design

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01963 - Bylaw 20565 to amend Bylaw 18733, as amended by Bylaw 20046, to authorize the City of Edmonton.pdf
2.FCS01963 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20565.pdf
3.FCS01963 - Attachment 2 Bylaw 18733 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS01963 - Attachment 3 Capital Profile CM-50-5050.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20565 received first reading.

8.8
Bylaw 20567 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871, 20033 and 20213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01961 - Bylaw 20567 to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws.pdf
2.FCS01961 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20567.pdf
3.FCS01961 - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 15977 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS01961 - Attachment 3 Capital Profiles.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20567 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20567 received three readings.

8.9
Bylaw 20391 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01892rev - Bylaw 20391 to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, as amended by Bylaw 20188, to authorize the City of Edmonton.pdf
2.FCS01892rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20391.pdf
3.FCS01892rev - Attachment 2 Bylaw 19163 Redline Version_.pdf
4.FCS01892rev - Attachment 3 Capital Profile 19-22-9006.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20391 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20391 received second and third readings.

8.10
Bylaw 20401 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage

This item has attachments. 
1.FCS01893rev - Bylaw 20401 to amend Revised Bylaw 19161, as amended by Bylaw 20210, to authorize.pdf
2.FCS01893rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20401.pdf
3.FCS01893rev - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 19161 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS01893rev - Attachment 3 Capital Profile 20-20-2022.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20401 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20401 received second and third readings.

8.11
Bylaw 20589 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - OCC01965 - Bylaw 20589 Council Committees Bylaw Amendment No. 8.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - OCC01965 - Bylaw 20589 Agenda Review Committee Amendments.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - OCC01965 - Bylaw 18156 - Redline Version.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20589 - Published August 23, 2023.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20589 received three readings.

9.
Private Reports

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

    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 items 9.1 and 9.2.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 11:33 a.m., Tuesday August 22, 2023.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 12:04 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023.


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

    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 9.1.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 4:42 p.m., Tuesday August 22, 2023.


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

    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 4:58 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023.


  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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 items 9.2 and 9.6.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023.


9.1
Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report #1

 

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • 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
  • R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services
  • K. Sorochuk, Employee and Legal Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. Krikler, Edmonton Police Service
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES01971.
    2. That Attachment 2 be added to the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES01971 and that the actions outlined in Attachment 2, be approved.
    3. That the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES01971 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 (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)K. Tang, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (10 to 2)

9.2
Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report #2

 

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

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES02005.
    2. That Attachment 2 be added to the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES02005 and that the actions outlined in Attachment 2, be approved.
    3. That the August 22, 2023, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ES02005 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 (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.3
Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update - Verbal report

 

This item was laid over to the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

9.4
Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

 

This item was laid over to the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

9.5
Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor Contracts

This item has attachments. 
1.REDACTED Attachment 1 - OCC01948 - Professional Services Agreement (Integrity Commissioner).pdf
2.REDACTED Attachment 2 - OCC01948 - Professional Services Agreement (Ethics Advisor).pdf

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

  1. That Jamie Pytel be reappointed as Integrity Commissioner for the term as described in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01948 and that the Professional Services Agreement between The City of Edmonton and Jamie Pytel (the “Integrity Commissioner”), as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01948, be approved.
  2. That Brent Rathgeber be reappointed as Ethics Advisor for the term as described in Attachment 2 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01948 and that the Professional Services Agreement between The City of Edmonton and Brent Rathgeber (the “Ethics Advisor”), as set out in Attachment 2 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01948, be approved.
  3. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01948 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.6
Edmonton Police Commission - Membership

 

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

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

  • T. Gagnon, Gallagher
  • J. Robin, Gallagher
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the actions, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01983, be approved.
    2. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01983 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.
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.7
Council Member Appointment - Alberta Municipalities

 

This item was laid over to the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

9.8
Edmonton Sport Council Appointment

 

This item was laid over to the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

10.
Motions Pending

 

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

11.1
Change to September 2023 Council Calendar (S. Hamilton)

 

Councillor S. Hamilton requested permission to make a motion without notice to adjust the Orders of the Day for the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

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

    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 S. Hamilton to adjust the Orders of the Day for the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

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

    That the Orders of the Day for the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting, be changed as follows:

    Tuesday, September 12, 2023:

    • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
    • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Recess - 9 p.m.

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023, continuation:

    • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
    • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Adjournment - 9 p.m
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

11.2
Community Safety and Well-Being Pillars (A. Stevenson)

 

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

That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. an analysis of current spending in each of the seven community safety and wellbeing pillars,
  2. a recommended approach to ensuring investment in these areas keeps pace with population growth,
  3. a recommended approach to an integrated funding formula for all seven pillars, and
  4. a recommended outcomes framework for all seven pillars.
  • Notice of Motion Given: August 22/23, 2023, City Council

11.3
Peace Officer Traffic Enforcement Unit (A. Stevenson)

 

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

That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package outlining the resources needed to fund a Peace Officer Traffic Enforcement Unit for consideration during the 2023 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment deliberations.

  • Notice of Motion Given: August 22/23, 2023, City Council

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

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