City Council Minutes

Monday, August 15, 2022

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• 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

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022, 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 A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors M. Janz and K. Principe were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the August 15/17, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
  

  Additions:

  • 7.3 Council Calendar Changes
  • 9.4 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report 
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.5 New Investment Response - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.8 Specialized Recreation Programming (E. Rutherford)

  Deletion:

  • 9.1 Regional Update - Verbal report
    

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • July 4/6, 2022, City Council
  • July 5, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
  • August 10, 2022, Special City Council

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.3 Council Calendar Changes
  • 9.2 City of Edmonton Council Member Appointment to Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

  That the following items be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda:

  •  9.3 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report - 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022
  • 9.4 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report - 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

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 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20210 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19161, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage - Planning and Design
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects 
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue) 
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20126 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection
    
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20173 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaw 19982, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation 
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects 
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue) 
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 
  • 8.12 Bylaw 20190 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Commonwealth Recreation Centre Solar Photovoltaic
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20188 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20126 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection
    
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20173 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaw 19982, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation 
  • 8.12 Bylaw 20190 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Commonwealth Recreation Centre Solar Photovoltaic
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20188 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue)
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue)
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Corner Store Grant Program - Outcomes and Status

Can Administration provide a report on the Corner Store grant program including the planned and achieved outcomes of the program, its current status and plans for the future?

Due Date: November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

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

6.1

Healthy Streets Operation Centre - Chinatown

Items 6.1 and 7.1 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service
• E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager

•  

  Motion on the Floor made at the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting:
  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the budgets be adjusted on a multi-year one time basis to support the Healthy Streets Operation Centre as follows:

  • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $2.9 million in 2023 and $5.8 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies;
  • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $1.6 million in 2023 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies; and
  • That the Community Standards and Neighborhoods Branch budget be increased by $2 million in 2023 and $2.9 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies. 

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

  The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
  • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
  • D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service
  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the above noted Motion on the Floor be referred back to Administration to return to City Council with an update on the request to the Province of Alberta.

  In Favour (1)	M. Janz
  Opposed (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Defeated (1 to 12)

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the budgets be adjusted on a multi-year one time basis to support the Healthy Streets Operation Centre as follows:

  • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $2.9 million in 2023 and $5.8 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies;
  • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $1.6 million in 2023 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies; and
  • That the Community Standards and Neighborhoods Branch budget be increased by $2 million in 2023 and $2.9 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies. 

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (3)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (10 to 3)

• The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Multi - Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem

  That Administration provide a report that outlines and maps the landscape of multidisciplinary teams in the City, their results to date, effectiveness, governance structures, funding sources, interactions with each other and other formal and informal organizations and networks bodies in the ecosystem, and opportunities for greater alignment and consistency, to supplement the progress report for Healthy Streets Operation Centre.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Healthy Streets Operations Centre - Verbal report 

Items 6.1 and 7.1 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01390, be received for information

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.2

Sanction Hearing - Integrity Commissioner Complaints 2216 - 2222 

J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner, made a presentation and answered questions.

C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

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

  That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk OCC01408 report, be received for information.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.3

Council Calendar Changes

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

1. That the continuation of the September 12, 2022, City Council meeting on September 14, 2022, be cancelled.
2. That the Orders of the Day for the September 14, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be changed to 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3. That a Code of Conduct Sub-Committee meeting be scheduled on September 29, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
4. That the continuation of the October 3, 2022, City Council meeting on October 7, 2022, be cancelled.
5. That a City Council - Non-Regular meeting be scheduled on October 7, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6. That a City Council Non-Regular (Intergovernmental) meeting be scheduled on October 21, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

7.4

C5 North East Community Hub - Investment Impact 2019-2022

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• J. Smith, Community Services 
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring a funded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations to increase operational subsidies to C5 by $200,000 per year for a total of $500,000 per year for a total of $2,000,000.

• The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Smith, Community Services 

  Amendment 1:

  Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the word “funded” be deleted and replaced with “unfunded".

  In Favour (5)	S. Hamilton, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
  Opposed (7)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (5 to 7)

• The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

  Amendment 2:

  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Motion on the Floor be amended as follows:

  • Delete “to increase operational subsidies to C5 by $200,000 per year",
  • Delete “$500,000” and replace with “$300,000", and 
  • Delete “$2,000,000” and replace with “$1,200,000".

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
  Opposed (5)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 5)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring a funded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations for a total of $300,000 per year for a total of $1,200,000.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring an unfunded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations for a total of $200,000 per year for a total of $800,000.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.5

Prairie Sky Gondola Land Agreements

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• C. Argo, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the August 10, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01252, be received for information. 

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  Indigenous Memorandum of Understanding - Rossdale - Update

  That Administration provide a report to Committee:

  1. Outlining a potential governance structure that empowers Indigenous Memorandum of Understanding
     partners and communities with historical and cultural connections to Rossdale to provide direct input on the implementation of the River Crossing Business plan, Touch the Water and future developments on the Rossdale flats location.
  2. Summarizing the City of Edmonton’s current approach to private development and land use on locations of special cultural, spiritual or historical significance.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Executive Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20189 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20126 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20126 received second and third readings.

8.3

Bylaw 20173 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaw 19982, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20173 received second and third readings.

8.4

Bylaw 20210 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19161, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage - Planning and Design

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20210 received first reading.

8.5

Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20211 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20212 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20213 received three readings.

8.8

Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20214 received three readings.

8.9

Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20215 received three readings.

8.10

Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20216 received three readings.

8.11

Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20217 received three readings.

8.12

Bylaw 20190 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Commonwealth Recreation Centre Solar Photovoltaic

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20190 received second and third readings.

8.13

Bylaw 20188 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 202188 received second and third readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.3 and 9.4.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.

  
  

9.1

Regional Update - Verbal report

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

9.2

City of Edmonton Council Member Appointment to Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors

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

1. That the reappointment of Councillor K. Tang to the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01369, be approved.
2. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01369 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

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report

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

• J. Hertz, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, made a presentation and answered questions.

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board Director Recruitment Candidate Profile, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01378, be approved.
  2. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01378 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 (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.4

Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report

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

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Stolarz, Office of the City Clerk
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• J. Mitchell, Employee Services

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC001396, be reappointed to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
  2. That the previously approved recruitment profile as outlined in Attachment 2 and the recruitment strategy as outlined in Attachment 3 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01396, be amended to include recruitment for three vacancies. 
  3. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01396 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 (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.5

New Investment Response - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, 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 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Corbould, City Manager

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That City Council meet in public.

   

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, 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 11:56 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission outlining:
     1. concerns with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission consultation process for the casino application;
     2. the transfer of licence restrictions under Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission; and
     3. the impact of the licence transfer on charitable organizations in Edmonton.
  2. That City Council make the letter publicly available once submitted to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
  3. That the August 15, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy verbal report UPE01426 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 25 (disclosure harmful to interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Neighbourhood Entrance Signs on Private Property (J. Wright)

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Wright was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.1.

10.2

Outdoor Pool Operations (A. Sohi)

Due to time constraints, Mayor A. Sohi was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.2.

10.3

Furniture Enhancements in River Valley Room (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that the notice of motion that was provided at the June 22, 2022, Council Services Committee meeting, will not be made. 

10.4

Council Seating Chart Adjustments (J. Rice)

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Rice was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.3

10.5

Options to Change Councillor Appointments (J. Rice)

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Rice was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.4.

10.6

2021 Edmonton Police Services Annual Report (K.Tang)

Due to time constraints, Councillor K. Tang was unable to make the motion pending. Mayor A. Sohi restated this motion as a new Notice of Motion under 11.5.

10.7

Additional Support for Industrial Development - Fulton Creek Business Park (T. Cartmell)

Due to time constraints, Councillor T. Cartmell was unable to make the motion pending. Mayor A. Sohi restated this motion as a new Notice of Motion under 11.6.

10.8

Specialized Recreation Programming (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That the City Auditor include as part of the proposed 2023 Office of the City Auditor Work plan an audit of the City of Edmonton specialized recreation programming and accommodations for equity seeking groups including at a minimum:

1. an assessment of accessibility to City-run programs for all Edmontonians, incorporating the diverse needs associated with age (youth, seniors, etc.), gender, identity, ability, family status, ethnicity, race, religion and income level,
2. an assessment of equitable access in City policies and processes related to recreation programming.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee
• Laid Over: August 15/17, 2022, City Council to August 29/31, 2022, City Council

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Neighbourhood Entrance Signs on Private Property (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration provide a report with options on the establishment of a framework that outlines maintenance, repair and replacement cost responsibilities for developer built neighbourhood entrance signs on private property.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

11.2

Outdoor Pool Operations (A. Sohi)

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

That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2023 - 2026 budget deliberations to provide annual funding to extend Outdoor Pool operations from May to September (weather dependent) from 2023 onwards.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

11.3

Council Seating Chart Adjustments (J. Rice)

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration provide a report with options to adjust the Council Seating Chart including potential amendments to Bylaw 18155 section 6 (2) (b).

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council
  

11.4

Options to Change Councillor Appointments (J. Rice)

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration provide a report with options to change the appointments of Councillors to Audit Committee, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee and Utility Committee to align with the rotation of the other Standing Committees.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council
  

11.5

2021 Edmonton Police Services Annual Report (A. Sohi)

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

That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Commission to present the 2021 Edmonton Police Services Annual Report at a meeting in the fall, prior to budget deliberations. 

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council
  

11.6

Additional Support for Industrial Development - Fulton Creek Business Park (A. Sohi)

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

That Administration provide a report that outlines:

• The opportunities and tradeoffs for providing up to 100% of the Incremental Tax Revenue to go towards the over expenditures as defined in City Policy C592 - Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program for over- expenditures for Fulton Creek Business Park at 6010 30th St. N.W. in Edmonton; and
• Any potential adjustments to City Policy C592 - Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program and an engagement process to provide additional support for industrial development.
  

• Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

11.7

Specialized Recreation Programming (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That the City Auditor include as part of the proposed 2023 Office of the City Auditor Work plan an audit of the City of Edmonton specialized recreation programming and accommodations for equity seeking groups including at a minimum:

1. an assessment of accessibility to City-run programs for all Edmontonians, incorporating the diverse needs associated with age (youth, seniors, etc.), gender, identity, ability, family status, ethnicity, race, religion and income level,
2. an assessment of equitable access in City policies and processes related to recreation programming.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee
• Laid Over: August 15/17, 2022, City Council to August 29/31, 2022, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.