Community and Public Services Committee - Minutes

Monday, June 02, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• E. Rutherford, 
• A. Salvador, 
• A. Stevenson, 
• A. Sohi, 
• and K. Tang 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor A. Salvador called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, 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 Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor A. Salvador conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

Councillor K. Tang was named a Member of the Committee, for a portion of the meeting, to maintain quorum, pursuant to section 17(1) of the Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Mayor A. Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillors E. Rutherford was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent with notice.

Councillors A. Knack, K. Principe and K. Tang; A. Karbashewski, R. Yusuf and J. Taves, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the June 2, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, K. Tang, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the Orders of the day for the June 2, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting be changed to recess at 9:45 a.m. and reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, K. Tang, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the May 12, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, K. Tang, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Canadian Armed Forces Day (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, recognized today as Canadian Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated annually on June 1. This day honours the dedication and sacrifices of active duty members, reservists, and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, and their families. 

1.5.2

Pride Month (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, recognized the start of Pride Month, an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community's contributions and resilience. 

1.5.3

Seniors' Week (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, recognized Seniors’ Week, which kicks off June 2 and runs until June 8. Edmonton is part of a global movement exploring what actions our cities can take to enhance the ongoing health, participation and security of seniors.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

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

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

All items were selected for debate.

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: K. Tang

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

  7.1 Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw Renewal

  1. C. Cassady St. Clair 
  2. A. Wilson 
  3. L. Sunley, Edmonton Humane Society 
  4. C. Ring 
  5. C. Karsten, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program 

  7.2 City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines

  1. M. Arklie 
  2. Z. Weeks, Accessibility Advisory Committee 
  3. T. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre 
  4. N. Lilley, HomeEd 

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, K. Tang, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw Renewal

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• J. Wilson, Community Services

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• C. Cassady St. Clair

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• A. Wilson
• L. Sunley, Edmonton Humane Society
• C. Ring
• C. Karsten, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Wilson, Community Services
• J. Afonne, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  Bylaw XXXXX - Animal Care and Control Bylaw

  That Administration prepare a new Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw, in alignment with the policy directions outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2025, Community Services report CS02833. 

  Due Date: August 11, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)

7.2

City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• H. Quan, Community Services
• E. Black, Community Services
  

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• M. Arklie
• Z. Weeks, Accessibility Advisory Committee
• T. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
• N. Lilley, HomeEd

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Council Policy C601A - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee report CS02586, be approved.

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  Options to Expand Affordable Housing Throughout Edmonton

  That Administration explore opportunities to achieve increased affordable housing ratios in developing neighbourhoods including, but not limited to, municipal reserve dedication, and report back to Committee.  

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026

  In Favour (3)

  A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (3 to 0)

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

Councillor E. Rutherford asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025.