Executive Committee - Minutes

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Knack, 
• K. Tang, 
• M. Elliott, 
• T. Parmar, 
• and A. Salvador 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and acknowledged that Executive Committee 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.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor A. Knack conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee.

Councillor K. Tang was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors J. Morgan, A. Paquette, K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson and J. Wright; and N. Jacobsen, B. Tyson and J. Taves, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

Councillor K. Tang declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 7.3, due to a family member's affiliation with the related organization and will not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item. 

1.4

Adoption of Agenda

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. Tang

  That the March 4, 2026, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 7.5 Options to Fund Francis Winspear Centre Expansion

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the February 11, 2026, Executive Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.6

Council Protocol Recognition

There were no Council Protocol Recognition items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.5.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Urban Reserve in Blatchford
  • 5.2 Conditions Contributing to Commercial Vacancies
  • 7.4 Bylaw 21396 - To Designate the Harcourt House as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.1 Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress

  1. 1. D. Cooke, Boyle Street Community Services
     2. J. Watson
     3. R. Mohiuddin
     4. B. Cha
     5. W. Lau, Chinatown Re:VITA
     6. M. Tsang
     7. A. Hui
     8. S. Mah, Mah Society of Edmonton
     9. G. Moukhaiber
     10. J. Wong, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative

  • 7.2 Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive

  1. 1. J. Syvixay, BILD Edmonton Metro
     2. B. Murray, BILD Edmonton Metro
     3. H. Edgar, BILD Edmonton Metro
     4. J. Robinson, Edmonton Downtown Business Association

  • 7.3 Below Market Sale to Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

  1. 1. A. MacIsaac, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

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.

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

Urban Reserve in Blatchford

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 August 12, 2026, Executive Committee, for the Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03188, Urban Reserve in Blatchford, be approved.

Due Date: August 12, 2026, Executive Committee

5.2

Conditions Contributing to Commercial Vacancies

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 To be determined, Executive Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03048, Conditions Contributing to Commercial Vacancies, be approved.

Due Date: To be determined, Executive Committee

*Clerk's note: The motion that generated this report was rescinded as outlined in revised Attachment 4 of Bylaw 21424 - Spring 2026 Minor Revisions and General Repeals - Bylaws, Policies and Motions - item 6.1 on the March 17/18, 2026, City Council agenda. As such, this report will no longer be moving forward.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress

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

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

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

• S. Pon, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• G. Moukhaiber

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Wong, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative
• R. Mohiuddin
• B. Cha
• S. Mah, Mah Society of Edmonton
• W. Lau, Chinatown Re:VITA
• M. Tsang
• A. Hui
• J. Watson
• D. Cooke, Boyle Street Community Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• S. Pon, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative

• Moved by: K. Tang

  Chinatown Community Clean Up Program

  That Administration work with Chinatown community groups to explore a community clean up program focused on Chinatown, and prepare a report for Committee that outlines options for such a program in advance of 2027-2030 budget discussions.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

   

  97th Street Bridge Options

  That Administration work with Qualico and adjacent landowners to prepare options and analysis for the improvement or removal of the 97th Street bridge, including costs, potential funding sources, legal implications and other considerations and return to Committee with a report for consideration.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2027, Executive Committee

   

  Chinatown/Quarters Housing Incentive

  That Administration provide a report with options and analysis for a housing incentive in the Quarters area, including options for funding and return to Committee with a report for consideration.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.2

Downtown Attainable Housing Incentive

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

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• B. Murray, BILD Edmonton Metro

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• H. Edgar, BILD Edmonton Metro
• J. Syvixay, BILD Edmonton Metro
• J. Robinson, Edmonton Downtown Business Association

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

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

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, K. Tang, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Below Market Sale to Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

Due to a conflict of interest Councillor K. Tang did not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item (see item 1.3). Councillor K. Tang left the meeting.

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

• C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• A. MacIsaac, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Knack
  1. That the sale of land in Edmonton Research Park legally described as Plan 242 0043 Block 2 Lot 9 and 8120859 Block 2 Lot 5, to Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation at below market value as outlined in Attachment 4 of the March 4, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03214, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the March 3, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03214 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of third parties), 26 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.4

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

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

That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 21396 be given the appropriate readings.

7.5

Options to Fund Francis Winspear Centre Expansion

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

• B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

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

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

Mayor A. Knack and Councillor K. Tang requested the March 4, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03310 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor A. Knack asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026.