City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• 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

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 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 Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson and Councillor S. Hamilton were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent as per the leave of absence authorized by City Council on March 24, 2025.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the April 22/23, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 9.18 Legal Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.19 Collective Bargaining Update - IBEW 1007 Tentative Agreement Ratification
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement attachment:

  • 7.3 City of Edmonton 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements
    - Attachment 1

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meeting be approved:

  • April 7, 2025, City Council Public Hearing

  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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Earth Day (K. Tang)

Councillor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, recognized Earth Day and highlighted Edmonton's commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The City is committed to keeping the environment clean through a number of initiatives and programs.

1.5.2

Recognizing Alison Mackie, Nordic Junior World Ski Medalist (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell, on behalf of City Council, recognized Nordic Junior World Ski Medalist, A. Mackie, who won two bronze medals at the women’s Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in February 2025, becoming the first Canadian woman to win a medal since 1989.

1.5.3

United Way Campaign Wrap Up (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, announced the wrap-up of the City’s recent United Way campaign, which raised over $192,000 and collected 663 bags of winter coats. Recognition was extended to the contributions of the City of Edmonton United Way Working Committee, Site Coordinators, and representatives from United Way, as well as all City employees and donors.

1.5.4

Athlone School (A. Stevenson)

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Athlone School in Ward Anirniq and their teacher, A. Mrkonjic.

1.5.5

Lorelei School (A. Stevenson)

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Lorelei School in Ward tastawiyiniwak and their teacher, B. Watson.

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, 8.2, 9.1, 9.17, 9.18 and 9.19.

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:

  • 9.2 Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee - Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.3 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
  • 9.4 Edmonton Historical Board - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
  • 9.5 Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
  • 9.6 Naming Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
  • 9.7 GEF Seniors Housing Board - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
  • 9.8 Accessibility Advisory Committee - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.9 Community Services Advisory Board - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.10 Edmonton Public Library Board - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.11 Edmonton Combative Sports Commission - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.12 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.13 Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.14 Edmonton Design Committee - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.15 Assessment Review Board - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations
  • 9.16 Edmonton Salutes Committee - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations

  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)

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. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21146 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21066 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Phase 2 Neighbourhood

  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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21146 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21066 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Phase 2 Neighbourhood

  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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21146 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21066 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Phase 2 Neighbourhood

  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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21146 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21066 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Phase 2 Neighbourhood

  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)

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 Municipal Tax Levy Confirmation - 2023-2026 Operating Budget

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• D. Lazenby, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That adjustments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02845, be approved.
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02845, be revised to include an increase to the Explore Edmonton operating expenditure budget of $1,300,000 in 2025 on a one-time basis with funding from Financial Strategies.

  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)
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.1.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

  City Council met in private at 10:41 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in public.

  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)

  City Council met in public at 10:48 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

  
  

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That adjustments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget, as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02845, be approved.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  Municipal Traffic Safety Expansion Opportunities

  That Administration provide a report with options to expand municipal traffic safety capacity, including opportunities for a cost neutral program.

  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)

7.2

Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2024

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

• J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner
• B. Rathgeber, Ethics Advisor

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

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

  That the April 22, 2025, Office of the Integrity Commissioner report EXT03005, be received for information.

  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)

7.3

City of Edmonton 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the 2024 City of Edmonton audited consolidated financial statements, as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 11, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02843, be approved.

  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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21146 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21146 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 21065 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Overlanders Neighbourhood

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Schmidt, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• T. Esch, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21065 be read a first time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21065 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21065 be considered for third reading.

  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)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21065 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

8.3

Bylaw 21066 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Phase 2 Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21066 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 for the discussion of items 9.1, 9.17, 9.18 and 9.19.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 2:33 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  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)

  City Council met in public at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

  
  

9.1

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer

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

• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03014.
  2. That the recommended action, as outlined on slide 5 of Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03014, be approved.
  3. That the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03014 remain private pursuant to sections 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.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.2

Women’s Advisory 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 appointments listed in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02982, be approved.
2. That the April 22, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02982 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.

9.3

Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02872, be approved.
2. That the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02872 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02872 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.

9.4

Edmonton Historical Board - Membership Report and Reappointment 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02874, be approved.
2. That the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02874 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02874 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.

9.5

Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02873, be approved.
2. That the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02873 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 2 of the March 11, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02873 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.

9.6

Naming Committee - Membership Report and Reappointment 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 2 of the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02890, be approved.
2. That the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02890 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 2 of the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02890 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.

9.7

GEF Seniors Housing Board - Membership Report and Reappointment 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 3 of the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02895, be approved.
2. That the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02895 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 3 of the March 12, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02895 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.

9.8

Accessibility Advisory Committee - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02896, be approved.
2. That the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02896 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.

9.9

Community Services Advisory Board - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02897, be approved.
2. That the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02897 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.

9.10

Edmonton Public Library Board - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02899, be approved.
2. That the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02899 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.

9.11

Edmonton Combative Sports Commission - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02898, be approved.
2. That the April 14, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02898 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.

9.12

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02900, be approved.
2. That the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02900 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.

9.13

Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02902, be approved.
2. That the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02902 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.

9.14

Edmonton Design Committee - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02901, be approved.
2. That the April 15, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02901 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.

9.15

Assessment Review Board - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02903, be approved.
2. That the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02903 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.

9.16

Edmonton Salutes Committee - Candidate Interviews and 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 Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02904, be approved.
2. That the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02904 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.

9.17

Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee - Candidate Interviews and Appointment Recommendations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905 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.

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

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion, put:

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

  1. That Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905, be approved.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	T. Cartmell, and J. Rice

  Carried (9 to 2)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

  2. That the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905 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.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.17:

  Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905, be approved.
  2. That the April 16, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02905 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.

9.18

Legal Update - Verbal report

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

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03037.
  2. That the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03037, be received for information.
  3. That the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS03037 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.19

Collective Bargaining Update - IBEW 1007 Tentative Agreement Ratification

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

• D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Sorochuk, Employee and Legal Services
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1007, dated April 3, 2025, and contained in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03033, be approved.
  2. That the April 22, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03033 remain private pursuant to sections 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.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Options for City-Owned Parking Machines (A. Paquette)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor
  

N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, answered questions.

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the motion.

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration provide a report to Council with:

  a. options to delay the turnover of existing City-owned parking machines currently scheduled for removal or deactivation as part of the HotSpot implementation;

  b. potential capital funding sources that could support the retention or upgrade of City-managed parking infrastructure, including but not limited to:

  • Projects currently on pause,
  • Projects awaiting further information, or
  • Projects otherwise held in abeyance,

  with a goal of minimizing service disruption and maximizing long-term public value from the City’s parking assets; and

  c. current communication strategies and app updates to include enhanced marketing, education and transition efforts based on a GBA+ approach, including but not limited to seniors.

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Part a. of the above-noted motion was deleted and the remainder was renumbered accordingly.

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration provide a report to Council with:

  a. potential capital funding sources that could support the retention or upgrade of City-managed parking infrastructure, including but not limited to:

  • Projects currently on pause,
  • Projects awaiting further information, or
  • Projects otherwise held in abeyance,

  with a goal of minimizing service disruption and maximizing long-term public value from the City’s parking assets; and

  b. current communication strategies and app updates to include enhanced marketing, education and transition efforts based on a GBA+ approach, including but not limited to seniors.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

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

  
  

• Part a. of Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration provide a report to Council with:

  a. potential capital funding sources that could support the retention or upgrade of City-managed parking infrastructure, including but not limited to:

  • Projects currently on pause,
  • Projects awaiting further information, or
  • Projects otherwise held in abeyance,

  with a goal of minimizing service disruption and maximizing long-term public value from the City’s parking assets.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (3)	K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright

  Carried (8 to 3)

• Part b. of Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration provide a report to Council with:

  b. current communication strategies and app updates to include enhanced marketing, education and transition efforts based on a GBA+ approach, including but not limited to seniors.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 10.1:

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Options for City-Owned Parking Machines

  That Administration provide a report to Council with:

  a. potential capital funding sources that could support the retention or upgrade of City-managed parking infrastructure, including but not limited to:

  • Projects currently on pause,
  • Projects awaiting further information, or
  • Projects otherwise held in abeyance,

  with a goal of minimizing service disruption and maximizing long-term public value from the City’s parking assets; and

  b. current communication strategies and app updates to include enhanced marketing, education and transition efforts based on a GBA+ approach, including but not limited to seniors.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

10.2

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) Fleet Growth (A. Knack)

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

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded capital profile to add 25 growth buses to the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) fleet for consideration as part of the 2025 Fall Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Chair T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.