CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

July 6/8, 2020  –  Council Chamber

PRESENT

D. Iveson, M. Banga*, T. Cartmell*, T. Caterina*, J. Dziadyk**, B. Esslinger**, S. Hamilton*,
B. Henderson*, A. Knack, S. McKeen*, M. Nickel*, A. Paquette*, M. Walters*

*Participated electronically
**Participated electronically for a portion of the meeting
Councillor T. Cartmell was absent for a portion of the meeting with notice

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk
C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Roll Call                                                                                                  2

1.3        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.4        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           3

1.5        Protocol Items                                                                                      3

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS             3

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      3

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              3

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         3

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      4

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 5

4.          UPDATE ON SCHEDULED REPORTS                                          5

5.          STATUS REPORT AND REQUESTS TO RE-ROUTE                5

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              5

6.1        COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy -

             Update                                                                                                    5

6.2        2020 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton

             Event Update                                                                                        6

6.3        Reimagine - Strategic Response to COVID-19                            7

6.4        Re-initiation of Standing Committees - Verbal report                7

6.5        Alberta Infrastructure Act Consultation - City of

             Edmonton Submission                                                                      8

6.6        Alternative Approaches to Snow and Ice Control                      8

6.7        Cost of Clearing Bike Lanes (J. Dziadyk)                                      8

6.8        Referred Motion regarding Edmonton Police Commission     8

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              12

7.1        Bylaw 19365 - To authorize the City of Edmonton

             to undertake, construct and finance Integrated

             Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown

             District Energy Initiative                                                                   12

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                         12

8.1        Gravel Roads - Maintenance and Renewal (T. Cartmell)        12

8.2        Property Valuation - Leduc County Annexation Area

             (T. Cartmell)                                                                                         13

8.3        Electric Charging Equipment and EV Charging

             Rebate (A. Knack)                                                                              13

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         13

9.1        Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report                            14

9.2        Audit Committee Reports for a Scheduling

             Discussion                                                                                          17

9.3        2020 - 2024 External Audit Services -

             Presentations and Evaluations                                                      19

9.4        Update on Board Recruitment for New Innovation

             Entity                                                                                                     20

9.5        Human Resources Update - Verbal report                                 21

9.6        Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report                                  22

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                23

11.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                24

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DECISION SUMMARY

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order on Monday July 6, 2020, at 9:33 a.m., and acknowledged that Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. He 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor D. Iveson conducted Roll Call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Council.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Banga:

That the July 6/8, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

·         6.5 Alberta Infrastructure Act Consultation - City of Edmonton Submission

·         6.8 Referred Motion regarding Edmonton Police Commission - City Council report

·         9.6 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report
(Sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Replacement pages:

·         6.1 COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy - Update
- Attachment 1
- Attachment 5

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

1.4

Adoption of Minutes

There were no minutes for adoption.

1.5

Protocol Items

The Hills at Charlesworth Sustainability Plaza – International Award (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the award-winning Sustainability Plaza in The Hills at Charlesworth. The Sustainability Plaza recently won the Royal Town Planning Institute International Award for Planning Excellence.

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6.

2.2

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Moved A. Knack - B. Esslinger:

That item 6.8 - Referred Motion regarding Edmonton Police Commission - City Council report, be time specific at
11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

With unanimous consent of Council, the request for time specific was approved.

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered Council's questions.

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

1.    That item 6.3 - Reimagine - Strategic Response to COVID-19, be time specific as first item of business on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That the following items be made time specific:

·         9.2 - Audit Committee Reports for a Scheduling Discussion - PRIVATE - Second item at 3:45 p.m., on Monday July 6, 2020

·         9.5 - Human Resources Update – Verbal report - PRIVATE - 3rd item at 3:45 p.m., on Monday July 6, 2020.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

See item 7.1.

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

UPDATE ON SCHEDULED REPORTS - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT AND REQUESTS TO RE-ROUTE - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy - Update

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation and answered Council's questions. C. Watt and H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services; and
G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered Council's questions.

Moved M. Banga – M. Nickel:

That the Parks and Roads branch budget be increased by $1.8 million in 2020, on a one-time basis, to restore turf maintenance service levels to 2019 service levels, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

In Favour:

Lost

M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel

Opposed:

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

Moved A. Knack - B. Esslinger:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations; and
A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Paquette - S. Hamilton:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
A. Paquette

Opposed:

M. Banga, M. Nickel, M. Walters

6.2

2020 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton Event Update

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

6.3

Reimagine - Strategic Response to COVID-19

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, made a presentation. A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager;
S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement; K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Moved A. Knack - J. Dziadyk:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

6.4

Re-initiation of Standing Committees - Verbal report

A.   Giesbrecht, City Clerk, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

Moved S. McKeen - M. Banga:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

6.5

Alberta Infrastructure Act Consultation - City of Edmonton Submission

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

6.6

Alternative Approaches to Snow and Ice Control

Referred: August 17, 2020, City Council meeting

6.7

Cost of Clearing Bike Lanes (J. Dziadyk)

Referred: August 17, 2020, City Council meeting

6.8

Referred Motion regarding Edmonton Police Commission

Amendment 12 on the Floor

Moved B. Henderson - M. Walters (Made at the June 29/30/July 2, 2020, City Council meeting):

That the following be added to Part 4:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the Commission and ask for analysis on how things like uniform colour and design, and vehicle livery and design can be adjusted to put forward a different face to the public; and how certain training and enforcement tactics can be adjusted to support greater professionalism in the service.

Motion on the Floor, as amended

Moved A. Knack - A. Paquette (Made at the June 29/30/July 2, 2020, City Council meeting):

1.    That the Edmonton Police Commission:

a.    Work with Administration to bring forward analysis on how many calls for service are driven by mental health, addictions, homelessness or other social and public health factors; and how many calls could be better responded to by partners through interagency partnerships without police intervention,

b.    Work with Administration and the Mayor to approach other mid-sized and large cities in Alberta to jointly analyse the ‘cracks in the system’ in Alberta’s cities that drive higher crime, disorder, and demand for service for reactive community services,

c.    Ask the Edmonton Police Service to review the 2018 consultant’s report entitled City of Edmonton Street Checks Policy and Practice Review and report on work or plans to implement the consultant’s recommendations to enhance accountability in regards to the ways Police interact with racialized or vulnerable people, and report back to Council/Committee by October 2020,

d.    Engage external subject matter experts to bring a report summarizing an in-depth analysis of all monies spent within participating cities listed above in b. in the human services/social safety net ecosystem, including but not limited to police, City of Edmonton, Fire, and other orders of government, charitable donations and fundraising proceeds, with a goal to leverage all expenditures into better system outcomes (and reduced demand for system intakes).

2.    That Administration:

a.    Return to Council in August 2020 with a bylaw and terms of reference to create a Community Safety and Well-being Task Force (Civic Agency) and initiate an inclusive, co-creation process to develop recommendations for the future of community safety and well-being in Edmonton, for recommendations to City Council in First Quarter 2021, including:

              i.        Review of trends and change models generally described under “divest” and “defund” including any Canadian contextual examples;

            ii.        Analysis of the change model articulated in the End Poverty Edmonton Roadmap and the Plan to End Homelessness;

           iii.        Review of proven practices that have a impact on reducing racism, discrimination, excessive force, etc, with recommendations for short, medium and long term action (and associated budget implications) and suggested KPIs;

           iv.        Consider development of a detailed plan to integrate social services offered by the City of Edmonton with Edmonton Police Service’s CSWB department to better serve vulnerable Edmontonians, and return to Council within six months.

b.    Prepare amendments for Council’s consideration at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Discussion:

              i.        Amendments to reduce the Edmonton Police Service budget from 2021 levels by $11M with reductions split over the 2021 and 2022 budget years;

            ii.        Adjustments to suspend the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604 pending review and reframing as an Edmonton Community Safety and Well-being Funding Policy informed by the analysis directed above;

           iii.        Re-direct savings realized to fund supportive housing construction grants to end homelessness and to fund programs and partners within the community development/ human services / social safety net ecosystem with advice and budget recommendations from the Community Safety and Well-being Task Force;

           iv.        A report that explores the creation of a joint dispatch Centre that includes mergers and amalgamations of all social service ecosystem partners to ensure the right services and units (ranging from fire to police to peace officers to Emergency Medical Services to crisis diversion or mental health teams) are being appropriately and efficiently dispatched to calls for service.

c.    Report urgently on immediate options to better hold Transit Peace Officers accountable for excessive use of force, including an arm’s length oversight mechanism, and advice on further submissions to the Alberta’s Solicitor General on the Police Act,

d.    As part of the forthcoming bylaw review, include an analysis of bylaws commonly used in pretence policing (e.g. loitering, jaywalking, interfering with lawn furniture, riding a bicycle on a sidewalk), including suggestions for clarification, revision or repeal,

e.    Return with a report on equipment options for City of Edmonton Community Standards Officers, Municipal Enforcement Officers, Transit Peace Officers.

3.    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Solicitor General, regarding the pending expedited Police Act review:

a.    Advocating for an independent oversight mechanism like ASIRT be given the mandate for handling all public complaints about police conduct, appropriately funded to provide the ability to resolve public complaints in a timely fashion,

b.    Advocating that accountability for Transit Police Officers and Peace Officers be subject to the same independent oversight body identified in 2. a.,

c.    Seeking clarity of provincial law and policy with respect to Carding and Street Check policy, and any findings and implementation plans arising from the Province’s recent review that can be shared,

d.    Advocating for a mechanism that allows Edmonton Police Service to have the authority to provide a level of service based on high priority of community and low risk to harm for officers that thus allows members within the police service to be deployed without a firearm, with a different uniform or without a uniform.

4.    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Edmonton Police Commission, requesting the following:

a.    Advice to Council on Edmonton Police Commission’s perspective on opportunities to strengthen the public complaints about police conduct, particularly around excessive force complaints, as part of the Police Act review,

b.    To invite participation in the work outlined in part 1, including proposals prior to budget for “smart on community safety and well-being” changes to policy, funding, programs and partnerships,

c.    To provide information to Council on Dash and Body camera implementation pathways given Federal announcements, including costs and timelines,

d.    A proposal from the Edmonton Police Commission that considers amending the scope of this Commission to responsibility for the public safety and potentially the human services ecosystem, including specifically financial oversight, to better achieve a balanced approach to community safety within Edmonton,

e.    To work in cooperation with the public school boards and other private or charter schools who wish to participate to review the School Resource Officer Program and report back.

Amendment moved S. McKeen - M. Banga:

Amendment 13

That the following be added to Part 2:

That Administration consult the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and report back with recommendations on the following:

1.    A review of budget, terms of reference and mandate for the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee to confirm its advisory role to City Council, on par with WAVE or the Edmonton Transit Advisory Board;

2.    The inclusion of per-meeting honoraria for members of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (as well as other City boards and agencies);

3.    A review of the current makeup of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee with the option to increase representation.

Chief D. McFee, Edmonton Police Service, answered Council's questions.

Amendment 12, put:

That the following be added to Part 4:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the Commission and ask for analysis on how things like uniform colour and design, and vehicle livery and design can be adjusted to put forward a different face to the public; and how certain training and enforcement tactics can be adjusted to support greater professionalism in the service.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Opposed:

T. Caterina

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and
A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Amendment 13, put:

That the following be added to Part 2:

That Administration consult the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and report back with recommendations on the following:

1.    A review of budget, terms of reference and mandate for the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee to confirm its advisory role to City Council, on par with WAVE or the Edmonton Transit Advisory Board;

2.    The inclusion of per-meeting honoraria for members of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (as well as other City boards and agencies);

3.    A review of the current makeup of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee with the option to increase representation.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, answered Council's questions.

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

Parts 1 and 2. a. of Motion, put:

1.  That the Edmonton Police Commission:

a.    Work with Administration to bring forward analysis on how many calls for service are driven by mental health, addictions, homelessness or other social and public health factors; and how many calls could be better responded to by partners through interagency partnerships without police intervention,

b.    Work with Administration and the Mayor to approach other mid-sized and large cities in Alberta to jointly analyse the ‘cracks in the system’ in Alberta’s cities that drive higher crime, disorder, and demand for service for reactive community services,

c.    Ask the Edmonton Police Service to review the 2018 consultant’s report entitled City of Edmonton Street Checks Policy and Practice Review and report on work or plans to implement the consultant’s recommendations to enhance accountability in regards to the ways Police interact with racialized or vulnerable people, and report back to Council/Committee,

d.    Engage external subject matter experts to bring a report summarizing an in-depth analysis of all monies spent within participating cities listed above in b. in the human services/social safety net ecosystem, including but not limited to police, City of Edmonton, Fire, and other orders of government, charitable donations and fundraising proceeds, with a goal to leverage all expenditures into better system outcomes (and reduced demand for system intakes).

2.  That Administration:

a.    Return to Council in August 2020 with a bylaw and terms of reference to create a Community Safety and Well-being Task Force (Civic Agency) and initiate an inclusive, co-creation process to develop recommendations for the future of community safety and well-being in Edmonton, for recommendations to City Council in First Quarter 2021, including:

              i.        Review of trends and change models generally described under “divest” and “defund” including any Canadian contextual examples;

            ii.        Analysis of the change model articulated in the End Poverty Edmonton Roadmap and the Plan to End Homelessness;

           iii.        Review of proven practices that have a impact on reducing racism, discrimination, excessive force, etc, with recommendations for short, medium and long term action (and associated budget implications) and suggested KPIs;

           iv.        Consider development of a detailed plan to integrate social services offered by the City of Edmonton with Edmonton Police Service’s CSWB department to better serve vulnerable Edmontonians, and return to Council within six months.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Part 2.  b. i. of Motion, put:

2.  That Administration:

2. Prepare amendments for Council’s consideration at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Discussion:

i.      Amendments to reduce the Edmonton Police Service budget from 2021 levels by $11M with reductions split over the 2021 and 2022 budget years;

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk

Part 2.  b. ii. of Motion, put:

2.  That Administration:

b.    Prepare amendments for Council’s consideration at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Discussion:

            ii.        Adjustments to suspend the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604 pending review and reframing as an Edmonton Community Safety and Well-being Funding Policy informed by the analysis directed above;

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk

Part 2.  b. iii. of Motion, put:

2.  That Administration:

b.    Prepare amendments for Council’s consideration at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Discussion:

           iii.        Re-direct savings realized to fund supportive housing construction grants to end homelessness and to fund programs and partners within the community development/ human services / social safety net ecosystem with advice and budget recommendations from the Community Safety and Well-being Task Force;

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger,
S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Banga, T. Caterina

Part 2.  b. iv. of Motion, put:

2.  That Administration:

b.    Prepare amendments for Council’s consideration at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Discussion:

           iv.        A report that explores the creation of a joint dispatch Centre that includes mergers and amalgamations of all social service ecosystem partners to ensure the right services and units (ranging from fire to police to peace officers to Emergency Medical Services to crisis diversion or mental health teams) are being appropriately and efficiently dispatched to calls for service.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Parts 2. c. to f., 3. and 4. of Motion, put:

2.  That Administration:

c.  Report on immediate options to better hold Transit Peace Officers accountable for excessive use of force, including an arm’s length oversight mechanism, and advice on further submissions to the Alberta’s Solicitor General on the Police Act,

d.  As part of the forthcoming bylaw review, include an analysis of bylaws commonly used in pretence policing (e.g. loitering, jaywalking, interfering with lawn furniture, riding a bicycle on a sidewalk), including suggestions for clarification, revision or repeal,

e.  Return with a report on equipment options for City of Edmonton Community Standards Officers, Municipal Enforcement Officers, Transit Peace Officers,

f.   Consult the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and report back with recommendations on the following:

                i.  A review of budget, terms of reference and mandate for ARAC to confirm its advisory role to City Council, on par with WAVE or the Edmonton Transit Advisory Board;

            ii.     The inclusion of per-meeting honoraria for members of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (as well as other City boards and agencies);

           iii.     A review of the current makeup of ARAC with the option to increase representation.

3.  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Solicitor General, regarding the pending expedited Police Act review:

1. Advocating for an independent oversight mechanism like ASIRT be given the mandate for handling all public complaints about police conduct, appropriately funded to provide the ability to resolve public complaints in a timely fashion,
2. Advocating that accountability for Transit Police Officers and Peace Officers be subject to the same independent oversight body identified in 2. a.,
3. Seeking clarity of provincial law and policy with respect to Carding and Street Check policy, and any findings and implementation plans arising from the Province’s recent review that can be shared,
4. Advocating for a mechanism that allows Edmonton Police Service to have the authority to provide a level of service based on high priority of community and low risk to harm for officers that thus allows members within the police service to be deployed without a firearm, with a different uniform or without a uniform,

4.  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Edmonton Police Commission, requesting the following:

1. Advice to Council on Edmonton Police Commission’s perspective on opportunities to strengthen the public complaints about police conduct, particularly around excessive force complaints, as part of the Police Act review,
2. To invite participation in the work outlined in part 1, including proposals prior to budget for “smart on community safety and well-being” changes to policy, funding, programs and partnerships,
3. To provide information to Council on Dash and Body camera implementation pathways given Federal announcements, including costs and timelines,
4. A proposal from the Edmonton Police Commission that considers amending the scope of this Commission to responsibility for the public safety and potentially the human services ecosystem, including specifically financial oversight, to better achieve a balanced approach to community safety within Edmonton,
5. To work in cooperation with the public school boards and other private or charter schools who wish to participate to review the School Resource Officer Program and report back,
6. An analysis on how things like uniform colour and design, and vehicle livery and design, can be adjusted to put forward a different face to the public, and how certain training and enforcement tactics can be adjusted to support greater professionalism in the service.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Summary of Council’s Decision on item 6.8:

Moved S. Hamilton - D. Iveson:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 19365 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Downtown District Energy Initiative

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, A. Paquette,
M. Walters

Opposed:

M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Gravel Roads - Maintenance and Renewal (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration engage with independent third party experts and provide a report to Committee outlining maintenance and renewal best practices for gravel roads.

Due: Fourth Quarter 2020

• Notice of Motion Given: June 29/30/July 2, 2020,
  City Council
• Laid over: August 17, 2020, City Council

8.2

Property Valuation - Leduc County Annexation Area
(T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration, with respect to properties annexed from the County of Leduc:

1.    provide a report summarizing an analysis of disparities in property value assessment methods and approaches between the County of Leduc and the City of Edmonton;

2.    approach Municipal Affairs requesting that the Assessment Audit department complete a review of property valuation in the Leduc County annexation area;

3.    provide a strategy to reduce property taxes in 2021 to 2017 levels plus inflation, and to limit year over year increases to 10% until the 2030 tax year.

Due: Third Quarter 2020

• Notice of Motion Given: June 29/30/July 2, 2020,
  City Council
• Laid over: August 17, 2020, City Council

8.3

Electric Charging Equipment and EV Charging Rebate
(A. Knack)

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council’s questions.

Moved A. Knack - J. Dziadyk:

That the Economic and Environmental Sustainability branch budget be decreased by $150,000 in 2021 and $150,000 in 2022, with funds released to the tax levy as a result of defunding the electric charging equipment and EV charging rebate.

Moved M. Walters - S. McKeen:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette, M. Walters

Opposed:

T. Caterina

Absent:

T. Cartmell

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

Moved B. Esslinger - S. Hamilton:

That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 20 (disclosure harmful to law enforcement), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Council met in private at 3:35 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That Council meet in public.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Moved A. Knack - S. McKeen:

That 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 9.1 and 9.5.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Council met in private at 11:31 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That Council meet in public.

Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

9.1

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

Moved A. Knack - B. Esslinger:

That item 9.1 - Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report - PRIVATE, be time specific for 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Council met in private at 11:31 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020, pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk

·         C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

·         B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

·         M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

·         J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

·         S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

·         C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

·         K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services

·         R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

·         S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Oxford, Office of the Mayor (Political Staff)

·         D. Jubinville, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         D. Traynor, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         E. Walkom, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         R. Strong, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         R. Smith, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Henry, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Beliveau, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         K. Sorochuk, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)

·         J. Fitzgerald, Legal Services

Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Moved A. Knack – M. Walters:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Absent:

T. Cartmell

9.2

Audit Committee Reports for a Scheduling Discussion

Council met in private at 3:35 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, pursuant to sections 20, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

·         B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

·         D. Wiun, City Auditor

·         M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

·         S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

·         J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

·         C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

·         R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

·         A. Turcza-Karhut, Office of the City Manager (Legal services)

·         A. Delgado, Office of the City Manager (Legal services)

·         N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal services)

·         K. Cook, Office of the City Clerk (Subject matter expert)

·         S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Oxford, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Moved B. Henderson - D. Iveson:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, A. Paquette,
M. Walters

Opposed:

J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, M. Nickel

9.3

2020 - 2024 External Audit Services - Presentations and Evaluations

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

9.4

Update on Board Recruitment for New Innovation Entity

Council met in private at 3:35 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

·         B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

·         G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

·         C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Oxford, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Moved M. Walters - A. Knack:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

9.5

Human Resources Update - Verbal report

Council met in private at 3:35 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Council met in private at 11:31 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Banga:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

Absent:

T. Cartmell

9.6

Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

Council met in private at 3:35 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, pursuant to sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         M. Walters

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

·         B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

·         M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

·         J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

·         S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

·         C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

·         R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

·         S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal services)

·         Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)

·         C. Oxford, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 5:32 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020.

Moved A. Knack - B. Esslinger:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020.