City Council Minutes

Monday, March 15, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

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,
• and M. Walters

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. 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 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 City Council.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically.

Councillors B. Henderson and M. Walters were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, S. McKerry and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: B. Esslinger
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the March 15, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.11 Council Initiatives - Update and Next Steps
  • 6.12 Intergovernmental Update on Bill 56 - Verbal report
  • 9.4 Legal Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.6 Negotiation Approach Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That the following City Council meeting minutes be approved:

  • February 22, 2021, City Council
  • February 23, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
  • March 4, 2021, City Council Non-Regular

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Special Land Acknowledgement (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council and in recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, acknowledged and expressed gratitude to the Indigenous Women Leaders who selected the new ward names for Edmonton. Together they guided, directed and gathered the wisdom and knowledge to help create a more inclusive and welcoming future for our city. The Committee was made up of 17 women from First Nations in Treaties 6, 7 and 8, as well as Métis and Inuit representatives. They represented the Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Iroquois (Michael Bond), Métis and Sioux Nations.

2.

Virginia Park School (T. Caterina)

Councillor T. Caterina, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 3 class from Virginia Park School in Ward 7 and their teacher S. de Vries.

3.

One Year Observance for COVID-19 (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. The Mayor expressed gratitude for the ongoing courage, work and resiliency of front-line workers including health professionals, civic workers, grocery and retail employees; as well as the strength of the Edmonton community. City Council will continue to work together with its partners, stakeholders and government counterparts to ensure we emerge from this pandemic stronger and more resilient than ever before.

4.

408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 80th Anniversary (J. Dziadyk)

Councillor J. Dziadyk, on behalf of City Council, recognized the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron for its 80th anniversary of formation and its 50th anniversary being stationed in Edmonton. The Squadron was first formed at Lindeholme, Yorkshire as part of the 5 Royal Air Force Group on June 24, 1941. On January 1, 1971, it became a Tactical Helicopter Squadron at Canadian Forces Base Namao. The Squadron’s primary role is helicopter support to the Canadian Army and other government departments. Lieutenant-Colonel D. Forbes, Commanding Officer of 408, participating virtually, presented on the significance of this double anniversary year.

5.

Edmonton Public Schools, 140th Anniversary (B. Esslinger)

Councillor B. Esslinger, on behalf of City Council, recognized and congratulated Edmonton Public Schools on its 140th anniversary. The first school was built in 1881 with one teacher and 28 students. It was an early example of diversification with children from Hudson Bay company employees. Today there are 215 schools, 9,500 staff and over 103,000 students. To mark this milestone anniversary, a clever engagement initiative was launched: 140 facts for 140 years, developed by the Edmonton Public School Board Museum and Archives. T. Estabrooks, Board Chair, Edmonton Public Schools; and C. Davis, Edmonton Public School Board Museum and Archives, participating virtually, presented on the importance of Edmonton Public Schools.

6.

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, 100th Anniversary (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues for its 100th anniversary. The Federation's roots date back to 1917, when Canada’s first community league was founded in Crestwood. Over the next five years, eight more leagues opened their doors around the city, and in 1921, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues was born. Today, there are 162 leagues across our city, each of which plays an essential role in the healthy development and long-term success of our residents, neighbourhoods and city as a whole. Across the city, we’ve seen league volunteers work hard to support neighbours who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. R. Barber, participating virtually, presented on the significance of this anniversary.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.11, 6.12, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Community Safety and Well-being Bylaw - Review
  • 5.2 Transit Fare Fines
  • 5.3 Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Recommendations
  • 5.4 Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms - Revised Order
  • 5.5 Update on the Bus Network Redesign
  • 5.6 Ambleside Integrated Site
  • 5.7 Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Bridge
  • 6.3 Intermunicipal Planning Framework with the City of St. Albert - Grant Application Funding
  • 6.7 Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre
  • 6.8 Approval of Expropriations - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion - 14215, 14219 & 14325 Yellowhead Trail
  • 6.9 Compensation Policy for Elected Officials
  • 6.10 Changes to the 2021 Council Calendar - Audit Committee
  • 9.3 Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee - Appointment Recommendations

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

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. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • Bylaw 19641 - To Amend Bylaw 19407, Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19018 - Amendments to Bylaw 16675 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19624 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area
  • Bylaw 19206 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • Bylaw 19641 - To Amend Bylaw 19407, Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19018 - Amendments to Bylaw 16675 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19624 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area
  • Bylaw 19206 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • Bylaw 19641 - To Amend Bylaw 19407, Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19018 - Amendments to Bylaw 16675 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19624 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area
  • Bylaw 19206 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • Bylaw 19641 - To Amend Bylaw 19407, Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19018 - Amendments to Bylaw 16675 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • Bylaw 19624 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area
  • Bylaw 19206 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Community Safety and Well-being Bylaw - Review

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

That the revised due date of March 24, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: March 24, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

5.2

Transit Fare Fines

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 March 24, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: March 24, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

5.3

Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Recommendations

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

That the revised due date of April 6, 2021, be approved.

Revised Due Date: April 6, 2021

5.4

Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms - Revised Order

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

That the revised due date of April 6, 2021, be approved.

Revised Due Date: April 6, 2021

5.5

Update on the Bus Network Redesign

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

That the revised due date of April 12, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: April 12, 2021, Executive Committee

5.6

Ambleside Integrated Site

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 May 27, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: May 27, 2021, Executive Committee

5.7

Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Bridge

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 May 27, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: May 27, 2021, Executive Committee

6.

Reports

6.1

Operating Financial Update - December 31, 2020

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

A. Corbould, City Manager; S. Padbury and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

C. Hotton-MacDonald and G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations; S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement; A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services; and R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Walters
  1. That the 2021 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $10,482,842 offset by an equivalent transfer from amounts currently appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to address the delay of expenditures into 2021, as outlined in Schedule A, Table 1, Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00281.
  2. That the 2021 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $9,859,000, offset by an equivalent transfer from the Industrial Servicing Fund Reserve, to address the timing of expenditures within Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, City Planning, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00281.
  3. That the 2021 Operating Budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $7,793,000 and to transfer the equivalent amount from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, to fund the carryforward of expenditures where 2020 program commitments exist, as outlined in Schedule E, Table 1, Attachment 2, of the March 15, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00281.
  4. That $7.6 million be appropriated within the Financial Stabilization Reserve from the 2020 tax-supported surplus to potentially cover the outstanding loan balance due from Waste Services Utility, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00281.
  5. That $24.8 million be appropriated within the Financial Stabilization Reserve from the 2020 tax-supported surplus to be used to cover potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00281.

  In Favour (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Carried (12 to 1)

6.2

Capital Financial Update - December 31, 2020

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Walters

  That the March 15, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00286, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.3

Intermunicipal Planning Framework with the City of St. Albert - Grant Application Funding

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

That the City of Edmonton participate jointly, with the City of St. Albert, in the Alberta Community Partnership grant application, as outlined in the February 19, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report UFCSD00279.

6.4

Sale of Lands for Permanent Supportive Housing to Homeward Trust Holding Company

C. Kjenner and R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and S. McGee, Homeward Trust, answered questions.

• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: D. Iveson
  1. That an exception to the standard market value sale price contained in City Policy C437 The Lease or Sale of City-Owned Land for Social Housing Development, as outlined in the March 1, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00218, be approved.
  2. That the sale of the lands from the City of Edmonton to Homeward Trust Holding Company, on the revised terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the March 1, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00218, be approved, and that the agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That the sale of the lands from the City of Edmonton to Homeward Trust Holding Company, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the March 1, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00218, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That the affordable housing agreements between the City of Edmonton and Homeward Trust Holding Company, on the revised terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the March 1, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00218, be approved, and that the agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  5. That the affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Homeward Trust Holding Company, on the terms and conditions, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the March 1, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00218, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.5

Hope Mission Project Update

Items 6.5 and 6.6 were dealt with together.

J. Foord, C. Kjenner and R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; J. Liddle, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and A. Corbould, City Manager, answered questions.

• Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That Administration look at options to mitigate emergency shelter impacts on communities and provide better service to clients, including the development of minimum emergency shelter standards and operating requirements that can be expected of shelter operators in order to better support clients and communities, and provide a report back.
• Amendment:
  Moved by: D. Iveson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. Add "including orienting service to best support transitions into housing" after "shelter operators", and
  2. add a part two  “2. That the report make recommendations for policy tools and/or municipal bylaw regulatory authorities and the actions the City may take to ensure these standards are met, including but not limited to licensing and conditions and suspensions of licences.”

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Amendment:
  Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  Add “and an analysis or options to deal with people who are evicted, or banned from shelters” after “supporting clients and communities”.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Emergency Shelter Standards and Operating Requirements - Options

  1. That Administration look at options to mitigate emergency shelter impacts on communities and provide better service to clients, including the development of minimum emergency shelter standards and operating requirements that can be expected of shelter operators, including orienting service to best support transitions into housing in order to better support clients and communities, and an analysis or options to deal with people who are evicted, or banned from shelters, and provide a report back.
  2. That the report make recommendations for policy tools and/or municipal bylaw regulatory authorities and the actions the City may take to ensure these standards are met, including but not limited to licensing and conditions and suspensions of licences.

  Due Date: June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.6

Shelter Operations and Funding (M. Nickel)

Items 6.5 and 6.6 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00197, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.7

Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre

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

That Goal 1, Action #1 of the EndPovertyEdmonton Road Map 2017-2021 (page 24), as set out in Attachment 3 of the March 3, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00337, be amended to change the lead from "City of Edmonton" to "EndPovertyEdmonton".

6.8

Approval of Expropriations - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion - 14215, 14219 & 14325 Yellowhead Trail

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

1. That the expropriation of all registered and unregistered interests (the “Interests”) in the property shown and legally described in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00300, (the “Property”), be approved.
2. That all steps under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c. E-13 (the “Act”) be taken to complete the expropriation, including but not limited to, registering certificates of approval of expropriation, and serving the notices of expropriation, notices of proposed payment, and notices of possession.

6.9

Compensation Policy for Elected Officials

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

That City Council Compensation Policy C626, as set out in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCC00150, be approved and come into effect October 26, 2021.

6.10

Changes to the 2021 Council Calendar - Audit Committee

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

That the April 16, 2021, Audit Committee meeting, be rescheduled from 9:30 a.m. - noon to 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

6.11

Council Initiatives - Update and Next Steps

A. Corbould, City Manager, made a presentation and answered questions.

C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement, answered questions.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the recommendations set out in Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00151, be approved.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.12

Intergovernmental Update on Bill 56 - Verbal report

M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Caterina

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, work with the City of Calgary, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta to advocate to the Province and express concern regarding Bill 56, including impacts to the fiscal framework and the City’s capital plan.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19641 - To Amend Bylaw 19407, Community Safety and Well-being Task Force Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19641 received three readings.

7.2

Bylaw 19018 - Amendments to Bylaw 16675 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19018 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19624 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19624 received three readings.

7.4

Bylaw 19206 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19206 received three readings.

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following changes to the Council Calendar be approved:

  1. That an Agenda Review Committee meeting be scheduled on March 23, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  2. That the May 25, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be cancelled.
  3. That an Agenda Review Committee meeting be scheduled on June 1, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  4. That the June 29, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be cancelled.
  5. That an Agenda Review Committee (including Quarterly Lookahead) meeting be scheduled on July 27, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  6. That the August 31, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be cancelled.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.5

Bylaw 19517- Closure of Vehicular Access to 16301 87 Avenue NW for Valley Line West

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19517 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and M. Nickel

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19517 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and M. Nickel

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19517 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19517 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (2)	S. Hamilton, and M. Nickel

  Carried (11 to 2)

7.6

Bylaw 19518 - Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 5590 - Shared Street, Road Ban, Weight Tolerances and Tow Truck Updates

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19518 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19518 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19518 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Bylaw 19518 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.7

Charter Bylaw 19267 - Adoption of the Edmonton Exhibition Lands Planning Framework

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

Councillors M. Banga and M. Walters were absent for the deliberations and voting on this item during the November 5, 2020, City Council Public Hearing. Therefore, they did not participate in the deliberations or vote on these items. Councillors M. Banga and M. Walters left the meeting.

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following bylaws be read a third time:

  • Charter Bylaw 19267 - Adoption of the Edmonton Exhibition Lands Planning Framework
  • Bylaw 19269 - Amendment to the Coliseum Station Area Redevelopment Plan
  • Bylaw 19270 - Amendment to the Cromdale/Virginia Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • Bylaw 19271 - Amendment to the Montrose/Santa Rosa Area Redevelopment Plan
  • Bylaw 19272 - Amendment to the Parkdale Area Redevelopment Plan
  • Bylaw 19273 - Amendment to the Yellowhead Corridor Area Structure Plan

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
  Abstain (2)	M. Banga, and M. Walters

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.8

Bylaw 19269 - Amendment to the Coliseum Station Area Redevelopment Plan

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

7.9

Bylaw 19270 - Amendment to the Cromdale/Virginia Park Area Redevelopment Plan

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

7.10

Bylaw 19271 - Amendment to the Montrose/Santa Rosa Area Redevelopment Plan

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

7.11

Bylaw 19272 - Amendment to the Parkdale Area Redevelopment Plan

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

7.12

Bylaw 19273 - Amendment to the Yellowhead Corridor Area Structure Plan

Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.12 were dealt with together.

7.13

Bylaw 19219 - Amendment to the Summerlea Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

Items 7.13 and 7.14 were dealt with together.

Councillor M. Walters was absent for the deliberations and voting on this item during the September 22, 2020, City Council Public Hearing. Therefore, he did not participate in the deliberations or vote on these items. Councillor M. Walters left the meeting.

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • Bylaw 19219 - Amendment to the Summerlea Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • Charter Bylaw 19220 - To allow for a shopping centre intended to serve a community or regional trade area, Summerlea

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
  Opposed (1)	A. Knack
  Abstain (1)	M. Walters

  Carried (11 to 1)

7.14

Charter Bylaw 19220 - To allow for a shopping centre intended to serve a community or regional trade area, Summerlea

Items 7.13 and 7.14 were dealt with together.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Federal Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (J. Dziadyk)

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

  That City Council, in response to the Federal government support of 988 as a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline, and the increasing demand for suicide prevention as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, endorse the creation and implementation of the 988 crisis line.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Walters

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

  
  
• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger

  That City Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.
  City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

  
  

9.1

Major Event Update

City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

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)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• K. Fallis-Howell, Acting City Solicitor
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen 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
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• R. Jevne, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• R. Bremer, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• H. Seutter, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• M. Davison, Explore Edmonton (Subject matter expert)
• J. Janis, Explore Edmonton (Subject matter expert)
• D. St. Pierre, Explore Edmonton (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• M. Hoffner, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• B. Lau, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political Staff)
• J. Charchun, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political Staff)

City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: S. McKeen
  1. That the March 15, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00365, be received for information.
  2. That the March 15, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00365 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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 until one month after the selection of the host cities for the event.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.2

Technology Update - Verbal report

City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

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)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• K. Fallis-Howell, Acting City Solicitor
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen 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
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• E. Robar, City Operations (Subject matter expert)
• C. Grayson, City Operations (Subject matter expert)
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations (Subject matter expert)
• K. Brunelle, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• P. Bhasin-Singh, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• A. Turcza-Karhut, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Bennett, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Charchun, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political Staff)

City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That the Technology Update - Verbal report CO00426, be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.3

Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee - 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 individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the February 25, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00273 be reappointed to the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee, for the term of May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2023.
2. That the individual listed in Attachment 2 of the February 25, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00273 be reappointed to the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee for a one-year extension for the term of May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022.
3. That the February 25, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00273 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.

9.4

Legal Update

City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

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)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• K. Fallis-Howell, Acting City Solicitor
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen 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
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Laban, Integrated Infrastructure Services (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• L. Fenger, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Charchun, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political Staff)

City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger
  1. That the increase in authority as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00482, be approved.
  2. That the instructions as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00482, be approved.
  3. That the March 15, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00482 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.5

City Manager Update - Verbal report

City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

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)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That the City Manager Update - Verbal report OCM00450, be received for information and remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.6

Negotiation Approach Update - Verbal report

City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

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)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

City Council met in public at 6:02 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Negotiation Approach Update

  1. That the Office of the City Manager report, Negotiation Approach Update - Verbal report, be referred back to Administration for further exploration and report back at the next City Council meeting.
  2. That the Office of the City Manager report, Negotiation Approach Update - Verbal report remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  Due Date: April 6/9, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Overdose Crisis - Safe Supply Pilot Program(s) (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen stated that at the March 22, 2021, Executive Committee meeting, he would move the following:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Prime Minister asking for the following:

1. that the Federal Government officially recognize the overdose crisis as a national public health emergency;
2. that the Federal Government fund and accommodate a safe supply pilot program, or programs, in Edmonton;
3. that the principles of decriminalization within the Government of Canada’s proposed amendments to the Canadian Drug and Substances Act, as proposed in Bill C-22, be enacted by parliament.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 15/17, 2021, City Council

10.2

Bylaw 14614, Public Places Bylaw - Amendments to the Anti-bullying Provisions (S. McKeen)

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

That Administration work with the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee to review and recommend changes to the anti-bullying provisions (8.1 and 8.2) in Bylaw 14614, Public Places Bylaw:

1. To include in its offences any acts of harassment based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity;
2. To use restorative justice practices in response to any of these offences.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 15/17, 2021, City Council

10.3

LGBTQ2S+ rights within Emergency Shelter System (A. Paquette)

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

That as Administration is considering the development of minimum emergency shelter standards and operating requirements that should be expected of shelter operators in order to better support clients and communities, that it also specifically consider the broader need for mental health supports, freedom of religious expression, reconciliation efforts and LGBTQ2S+ rights within the emergency shelter system and homeless-serving sector overall.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 15/17, 2021, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021.