City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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

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 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 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 August 19, 2025, City Council meeting was held over two days: August 19, 2025, and August 20, 2025.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Wright were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 9.3 Contract Negotiation Update - Verbal report
    - Attachments 1, 2 and 3
    (Private pursuant to sections 19, 29 and 32 of the Access to Information Act)

  Replacement attachments/report:

  • 7.5 Downtown Student Housing Incentive - Executive Committee report
    - Attachments 1 and 2
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21064 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Dunluce Neighbourhood
    - Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02886

  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

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • June 26/27, 2025, Special City Council Public Hearing
  • June 30/July 3/4/8, 2025, City Council Public Hearing
  • July 2/4, 2025, 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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Students from the Global Academic Leadership Development Program (K. Tang)

Councillor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, recognized students from China participating in the Global Academic Leadership Development Program at the University of Alberta.

1.5.2

Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized August 23, which will mark 149 years since the Plains Cree, Woods Cree, Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Dene entered into Treaty No. 6 with the Crown. Treaty No. 6 is a living agreement that continues to guide governance, how the land is shared, and how future generations can walk together.

1.5.3

International Overdose Awareness Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. The City is addressing this through the Drug Poisoning Reduction Advocacy and Action Plan, working with all levels of government and community leaders.

1.5.4

Mark Connolly Retirement (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the career of Mark Connolly, who after 46 years in broadcasting, hung up the microphone at the end of July. Mark has been the voice of CBC’s Edmonton AM for the last 12 years.

1.5.5

Legislature Tour Guides (A. Knack)

Deputy Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed tour guides from the Legislature in Ward O-day'min and their Group Lead, M. Yule.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.3 Old Strathcona Business Association Update
  • 7.4 Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
  • 9.1 City of Edmonton Youth Council - Appointment Recommendations

  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

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

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 21284 - Amendments to Council Disclosure Bylaw 20901 - Gifts and Benefits
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21169 - To Designate Westminster Apartments as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21284 - Amendments to Council Disclosure Bylaw 20901 - Gifts and Benefits
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21163 - To amend Bylaw 20959, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement, Amendment No. 1
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21169 - To Designate Westminster Apartments as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21284 - Amendments to Council Disclosure Bylaw 20901 - Gifts and Benefits
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21169 - To Designate Westminster Apartments as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21284 - Amendments to Council Disclosure Bylaw 20901 - Gifts and Benefits
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21163 - To amend Bylaw 20959, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement, Amendment No. 1
  • 8.6 Bylaw 21169 - To Designate Westminster Apartments as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 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)

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

2025-2026 Council and Committee Calendar Feedback

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:

• E. Robar, City Manager

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

  That Administration prepare a draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee calendar based on the nine principles outlined in the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03018 with the following changes to the Orders of the Day for regularly scheduled meetings:

  1. Call to Order - 9 a.m.
  2. Lunch - Noon to 1 p.m.
  3. Adjournment - 5 p.m.

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

  
  

• Part a. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration prepare a draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee calendar based on the nine principles outlined in the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03018 with the following changes to the Orders of the Day for regularly scheduled meetings:

  1. Call to Order - 9 a.m.

  In Favour (1)	M. Janz
  Opposed (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

  Defeated (1 to 12)

• Part b. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration prepare a draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee calendar based on the nine principles outlined in the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03018 with the following changes to the Orders of the Day for regularly scheduled meetings:

  b. Lunch - Noon to 1 p.m.

  In Favour (1)	M. Janz
  Opposed (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

  Defeated (1 to 12)

• Part c. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration prepare a draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee calendar based on the nine principles outlined in the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03018 with the following changes to the Orders of the Day for regularly scheduled meetings:

  c. Adjournment - 5 p.m.

  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)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 7.1:

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

  That Administration prepare a draft 2025-2026 Council and Committee calendar based on the nine principles outlined in the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03018 with the following changes to the Orders of the Day for regularly scheduled meetings:

  • Adjournment - 5 p.m.

7.2

Social Media Engagement

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

• J. Badry, Interim Chief Communications Officer

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Velmurugiah, Office of the City Manager

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

  Corporate and Reputation Strategy

  That Administration provide a report to Committee with a corporate and reputation strategy that unifies and elevates the City’s social media, communications, and engagement approaches, empowering staff to deliver clearer, more creative, and more human storytelling that strengthens the reputation of Edmonton at home and beyond.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

  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

Old Strathcona Business Association Update

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

1. That the appointments to the Old Strathcona Business Association Board of Directors, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 19, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03149, be approved, and that the term of appointment be August 19, 2025, to  December 31, 2025.
2. That Attachment 1 of the August 19, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03149 remain private pursuant to section 34 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Access to Information Act.
3. That Attachment 2 of the August 19, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03149 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

7.4

Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

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

1. That the Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) Replacement Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02807, be approved pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
2. That the location of the proposed road bridge and Mill Creek realignment in the river valley, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02807, be deemed essential pursuant the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

7.5

Downtown Student Housing Incentive

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Ku, Community Services
• T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the Downtown Student Housing Incentive, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 13, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03036, be approved.
  2. That the payment of any Downtown Student Housing Incentive grants be subject to the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 of the August 13, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03036 and not exceed $15,000,000 cumulatively from funding allocated by the Federal Government under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund.
  3. That Attachment 3 of the August 13, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03036 remain private pursuant to sections 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 29 (advice from officials) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information 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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21284 - Amendments to Council Disclosure Bylaw 20901 - Gifts and Benefits

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21284 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 21163 - To amend Bylaw 20959, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement, Amendment No. 1

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21163 received second and third readings.

8.3

Bylaw 21064 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Dunluce Neighbourhood

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  

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

  That Bylaw 21064 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	T. Cartmell, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21064 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	T. Cartmell, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21064 be considered for third reading.

  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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21064 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	T. Cartmell, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)

8.4

Bylaw 21265 - To amend Bylaw 20394, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration - Approach 3, Amendment #1

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Rutledge, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

  That Bylaw 21265 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.5

Bylaw 21244 - Animal Care and Control Bylaw

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

  That Bylaw 21244 be amended by deleting and replacing section 35(4) with:

  • 35(4) The City Manager may impose conditions on a Licence to keep or have pigeons.
  • 35(5)  A Licensee may appeal the decision of the City Manager to refuse to issue, revoke, or impose conditions on a Licence issued under this section within 14 days pursuant to the provisions of the Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee Bylaw, Bylaw 19003.

  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: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 21244, as amended, be read a first time.

  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: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 21244, as amended, be read a second time.

  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: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 21244, as amended, be considered for third reading.

  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: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 21244, as amended, be read a third time.

  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. Knack

  Domesticated Pigeons -  Challenges and Opportunities

  That Administration review the intersection of the following bylaws: Business Licensing, Zoning, and Animal Care and Control, on the licensing and regulations of pigeons within City limits and provide a report to Committee highlighting challenges and opportunities and any recommended amendments to the aforementioned bylaws.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

  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)

8.6

Bylaw 21169 - To Designate Westminster Apartments as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21169 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  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), 29 (advice from officials) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of items 9.2 and 9.3.

  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 2:06 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

  
  

9.1

City of Edmonton Youth Council - Appointment Recommendations

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

1. That the appointments listed in Attachment 1 of the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03113, be approved.
2. That the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03113 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

9.2

Edmonton Police Commission Membership Update #2 (2025)

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 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 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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

  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk

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

  • B. Henderson, Edmonton Police Commission

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Mitchell, Employee and Legal Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  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 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Profile, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03138, be approved.
  2. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Strategy, as set out in Attachment 2 of the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03138, be approved.
  3. That the August 19, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03138 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, 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)

9.3

Contract Negotiation Update - Verbal report

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

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
• E. Robar, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the August 11, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03171, be received for information.
  2. That the August 11, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03171 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 29 (advice from officials) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Tax Forgiveness Options for the Alberta Craft Council (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  Tax Forgiveness Options for the Alberta Craft Council

  That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee providing background and outlining the tax forgiveness options for the Alberta Craft Council (Account 3170503) for the 2023 taxation year.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

  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)

10.2

Urban Reserve in Blatchford (A. Paquette)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• R. Wallace, Office of the City Manager
• C. Hodsgon, Financial and Corporate Services
• E. Riddle, Community Services

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

  Urban Reserve in Blatchford

  That Administration invite Kehewin Cree Nation to work together to outline the next steps in establishing an Urban Reserve in the Blatchford Development, to serve as an economic and cultural area, and provide a report to Committee in First Quarter of 2026 that includes the following:

  1. a Business case prepared by Kehewin Cree Nation that outlines a detailed plan for the potential land in the Blatchford Development;
  2. an analysis of policy considerations/exemptions necessary to facilitate a land transfer (Blatchford Development), including consideration for a below-market land transfer;
  3. an overview of the potential impact to the Blatchford Development including impact to the vision, impact to the operations and sustainability of the Blatchford District Energy System, the area redevelopment plan, anticipated revenue, impact to the development pace, sustainable goals and others; and
  4. identification of potential timelines and any further recommendations and considerations in order to advance an Urban Reserve in the Blatchford Development.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

  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)

10.3

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Public Spaces Bylaw 20700 (A. Paquette)

N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
• R. Jevne, Community Services

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

  Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Public Spaces Bylaw 20700

  That Administration prepare amendments to Public Spaces Bylaw 20700 to allow for the designation of spaces in City of Edmonton recreation facilities where photography and the use of electronic devices with cameras is prohibited.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

  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)

10.4

Downtown Investment (A. Knack)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• E. Robar, City Manager

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

  Downtown Investment - Verbal report

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, initiate conversations with the Government of Alberta on the second phase of provincial funding to bring parity between Edmonton and Calgary related to Downtown investment and provide a verbal report to City Council in Third Quarter of 2025.

  Due Date: September 16, 2025, City Council

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

10.5

Amendments to District Policy (K. Principe)

N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  District Policy Amendment to Location Criteria for Additional Scale

  That Administration prepare amendments to District Policy 2.5.2.7 to remove criteria e, and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

  Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (6)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 6)

10.6

Vehicle Noise Automated Technology Pilot Project (M. Janz)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
• S. Sohrabi, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Lamarre, City Operations

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That Administration establish a vehicle noise automated technology pilot project with one-time funding of $50,000 from the 2025 Council Contingency.
  2. That Administration provide a report on the vehicle noise automated technology pilot project, including opportunities for future enforcement expansion and advocacy opportunities.

• Amendment:

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

  That Part 1 be deleted.

  In Favour (2)	S. Hamilton, and A. Paquette
  Opposed (11)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Defeated (2 to 11)

• Motion, put:

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

  Vehicle Noise Automated Technology Pilot Project

  1. That Administration establish a vehicle noise automated technology pilot project with one-time funding of $50,000 from the 2025 Council Contingency.
  2. That Administration provide a report on the vehicle noise automated technology pilot project, including opportunities for future enforcement expansion and advocacy opportunities.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2027, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and A. Paquette

  Carried (11 to 2)

10.7

Transit Oriented Development Incentive Program - Options and Analysis (M. Janz)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Transit Oriented Development Incentive Program - Options and Analysis

  That Administration provide a report to Committee with options and analysis for a transit oriented development incentive program to accelerate new housing opportunities around LRT stations and to include:

  • mid-rise (six or more stories), 
  • family-friendly (three or more bedrooms), 
  • focus on areas 400m of an LRT station,
  • and alignment with other City Plan goals.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell

  Carried (11 to 1)

10.8

Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions - Analysis and Options (J. Wright)

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

  That Administration return to Council during the Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment with analysis and options, including an unfunded service package, to fund the conversion of winter/summer temporary assignments to permanent positions.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Sale of Land - McCauley - 10530 - 96 St NW - Road Right-of-Way (A. Stevenson)

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

That the road right of way in the McCauley Neighbourhood adjacent to 10530 96 St, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2H6, be sold to the Bissell Centre for $10.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 19/20, 2025, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025.