Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Monday, June 17, 2024

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• K. Principe, 
• J. Rice, 
• A. Knack, 
• and A. Paquette 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor K. Principe called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2024, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services 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 Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor K. Principe conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

Councillors T. Cartmell, M. Janz, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang and J. Wright; and A. Karbashewski, G. Goodin, and J. Shearer, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Rice

  That the June 17, 2024, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the May 21, 2024, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Tevie Miller School (K. Principe)

Councillor K. Principe, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, welcomed the Grades 1 and 2 classes from Tevie Miller School in Ward Papastew and their teachers, E. Grindy and K. Baxter.

1.5.2

College Heights Christian School (K. Principe)

Councillor K. Principe, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, welcomed the Grade 6 class from College Heights Christian School in Lacombe and their teacher, J. Coke-Talbot.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2 and 9.1

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 7.3 Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.1 Progress on Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan to Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton - 2024 Annual Update

  1. 1. M. Wyman
     2. P. Arès-Pilon, Ortona Armoury Tenants Association
     3. D. Beggs

  • 7.2 City of Edmonton - Corporate Homelessness Plan

  1. 1. S. McGee, Homeward Trust Edmonton
     2. S. Bjornson, Bissell Centre

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Request for a specific time on the agenda was not considered.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

4.1

Infrastructure and Housing Needed for a Growing Population (A. Knack)

This report was dealt with at the June 18, 2024, Urban Planning Committee meeting.

4.2

2023 Arts Habitat Annual Report

This report was dealt with at the June 11/12, 2024, City Council meeting.

4.3

City Grants to Non-Profit Organizations - Gaps and Overlaps

This report was dealt with at the June 11/12, 2024, City Council meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

2023 Arts Habitat Annual Report

This item was rescinded at the June 11/12, 2024, City Council meeting - see line 2 of Attachment 3 of item 8.1 of that agenda.

5.2

City Grants to Non-Profit Organizations - Gaps and Overlaps

This item was rescinded at the June 11/12, 2024, City Council meeting - see line 3 of Attachment 3 of item 8.1 of that agenda.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Progress on Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan to Transform Arts and Heritage - 2024 Annual Update

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

• S. Combden, Edmonton Arts Council

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• P. Arès-Pilon, Ortona Armoury Tenants Association
• M. Wyman
• D. Beggs

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• A. Burbank, Edmonton Arts Council

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the June 17, 2024, Edmonton Arts Council report EXT02503, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Administration provide a memo summarizing the current ArtsHab and Edmonton Arts Council governance models and include options to ensure a broader participation of stakeholders and more consistency in reporting.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.2

City of Edmonton - Corporate Homelessness Plan

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

• H. Quan, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• R. Putt, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• S. McGee, Homeward Trust Edmonton
• S. Bjornson, Bissell Centre

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• J. Mryglod, City Auditor
• A. Jiwa, Employee and Legal Services
• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Homelessness and Housing Services Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024 Community Services Report CS01759, be approved.
  2. That Administration work with the province on an exit strategy for all services, programs, and infrastructure related to housing, shelter operations, and mental health/addictions support that are being funded by the City of Edmonton but are the jurisdiction of the Government of Alberta.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.3

Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

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

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 20801 be given the appropriate readings.

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

City of Edmonton Youth Council - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee meet in 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 for the discussion of item 9.1.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

  Community and Public Services Committee met in private at 9:40 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2024.

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • R. Arvikar, City of Edmonton Youth Council

  The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, Office of the City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: K. Principe

  That Community and Public Services Committee meet in public.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

  Community and Public Services Committee met in public at 9:55 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  1. That the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502, 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.
  2. That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to the August 20, 2024, City Council meeting:
     1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502, be approved. 
     2. That the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502 and Attachments 2 and 3 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.
     3. That Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Change to July 2024 Council Calendar (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the July 2024 Council Calendar.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Committee waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Knack to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2024 Committee Calendar.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That a Special Community and Public Services Committee meeting be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. for the voting of Chair and Vice-Chair.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (4 to 0)

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024.