Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Paquette,
• J. Dziadyk,
• A. Knack,
• and M. Nickel

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor A. Paquette called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee 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

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

Councillors J. Dziadyk, A. Knack and M. Nickel, participated electronically.

Councillors T. Cartmell, B. Henderson and S. McKeen; and S. McKerry, L. Kjorlien, E. Norton and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the January 20, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  With the unanimous consent of Community and Public Services Committee, the motion carried.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That item 6.2 Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Request to Reallocate Council-approved Funds, be deleted from the agenda.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the December 2, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

  With the unanimous consent of Community and Public Services Committee, the motion carried.

  
  

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: 6.3, 6.4 and 8.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: J. Dziadyk

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1. Hope Mission Project Update
  • 5.2. Traffic Bylaw Changes - Bicycle Safety Passing Protocol
  • 5.3. Vehicle Noise Enforcement Pilot Program - Results and Next Steps
  • 5.4. Joint Dispatch Centre - Project Charter
  • 5.5. Balwin/Belvedere and Inglewood Financial Outlook
  • 5.6. State of Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton - Annual Report
  • 6.1 Heritage Community Investment Program Operational Grant Results 2021

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Paquette

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

  • 6.3. Canada Basketball Sponsorship Update
    1. G. Grunwald, Canada Basketball
    2. D. Dignard, Canada Basketball
    3. I. Ormond, Canada Basketball
    4. P. Sir, Canada Basketball and Alberta Basketball Association
  • 6.4. The Orange Hub - Immediate Financial Needs - Verbal report
    1. T. Janes, The Orange Hub Tenants Association
    2. C. Bedford, The Orange Hub Tenant Association / Gateway Chorus
  • 8.1. Shisha Lounge Establishments - Business License Class Options (A. Paquette)
    1. M. Belete
    2. M. El-turk, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Committee
    3. J. Campbell, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Committee

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Hope Mission Project Update

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

That the revised due date of February 17, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: February 17, 2021

5.2

Traffic Bylaw Changes - Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols

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

That the revised due date of February 17, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: February 17, 2021

5.3

Vehicle Noise Enforcement Pilot Program - Results and Next Steps

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

That the revised due date of February 17, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: February 17, 2021

5.4

Joint Dispatch Centre - Project Charter

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

That the revised due date of March 3, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: March 3, 2021

5.5

Balwin/Belvedere and Inglewood Financial Outlook

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

That the revised due date of April 14, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: April 14, 2021

5.6

State of Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton - Annual Report

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

That the revised due date of May 14, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: May 14, 2021

6.

Reports

6.1

Heritage Community Investment Program Operational Grant Results 2021

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 the recommendations, as outlined in the January 20, 2021, Edmonton Heritage Council report EXT00217, be approved.

6.2

Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - Request to Reallocate Council-approved Funds

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

6.3

Canada Basketball Sponsorship Update

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and R. Jevne, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

G. Grunwald, D. Dignard and I. Ormond, Canada Basketball; and P. Sir, Canada Basketball and Alberta Basketball Association, made presentations and answered questions.

S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and R. Bremer, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: J. Dziadyk
  1. That Administration, in consultation with Basketball Canada and Basketball Alberta, determine revisions to the sponsorship agreement that better reflect the desired outcomes of all agreement partners, and provide a memo to Council prior to the Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.
  2. That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for the Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to reflect extension of the Canada Basketball Sponsorship Agreement to December 2024.
     
     Due Date: Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

The Orange Hub - Immediate Financial Needs - Verbal report

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and R. Jevne, Citizen Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

T. Janes, The Orange Hub Tenants Association; and C. Bedford, The Orange Hub Tenants Association / Gateway Chorus, made presentations and answered questions.

J. Rohovie, Citizen Services; and C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That The Orange Hub - Immediate Financial Needs - Verbal report, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Shisha Lounge Establishments - Business License Class Options (A. Paquette)

M. Belete; M. El-turk and J. Campbell, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Committee, made presentations and answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  Shisha Lounge Establishments - Business License Class Options
  
  That Administration provide a report to Committee summarizing the bylaw amendments that would be required to create a business licence category permitting the indoor consumption of Shisha, including the following conditions:

  • no minors permitted in designated smoking areas
  • physically separated smoking area that prevents smoke from entering the remainder of the premises
  • no food or drink service within the smoking area
  • mandatory signage identifying smoking areas
  • working to eliminate any second hand impacts to employees

  
  Due Date: April 28, 2021

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Alcohol Consumption in Public Parks, Outside of Festivals and Events (J. Dziadyk)

• Councillor J. Dziadyk stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:
  
  That the Mayor write a letter to the provincial government on behalf of City Council to advocate for the reduction in regulations surrounding the City’s ability to allow alcohol consumption in public parks, outside of festivals and events.

  • Notice of Motion Given: January 20, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021.