City Council Minutes

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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

1.
Call to Order and Related Business
 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement
 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2021, 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.

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Cook, Acting Deputy City Clerk, R. Yusuf and K. Gibson, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda
 

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

    That the December 13, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Addition:

    • 9.1 Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Interviews
    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Dec06_2021 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Dec07_2021 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCPH_Dec07_2021 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    1. That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

    • December 7, 2021, City Council
    • December 7. 2021, City Council Public Hearing

    2. That the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting minutes be adopted with the following change:

    • 1.5.1 - Title be changed to: Michael Strembitsky School (A. Sohi)
    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items
 

1.
Bryan Anderson Memorial Fund (T. Cartmell)
 

Councillor T. Cartmell, on behalf of City Council, recognized that the Canada Basketball, along with KidSport Edmonton and Alberta Basketball Association is launching the Bryan Anderson Memorial Fund. Bryan was instrumental in creating the original basketball partnership between Canada Basketball, Alberta Basketball Association and the City of Edmonton. The Bryan Anderson Memorial Fund is a multi-year partnership that will work to increase opportunities for girls from families facing financial barriers to access basketball programs in Edmonton.

2.
Valley Line West Project Team Recognition (A. Sohi)
 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Valley Line West Project Team was presented with the Gold Award for Project Development for their design-build-finance procurement on November 17, 2021. This award was from the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP). These awards are presented annually to showcase Canadian excellence and innovation in project financing, service delivery, infrastructure investment and/or generation of economic benefit, which result in enhanced quality of public services and facilities.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business
 

2.1
Select Items for Debate
 

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

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate
 

All items were selected for debate.

2.3
Requests to Speak
 

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda
 

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

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

    • 7.2 Bylaw 19938 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment (Conditions) - 11 a.m.
    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

2.5
Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate
 

All items were selected for debate.

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.
Public Reports
 

There were no Public Reports on the agenda.

7.
Bylaws
 

7.1
Charter Bylaw 19918 - Public Notification Bylaw Amendment No. 1
This item has attachments. 

1.Report - CE00826 - Bylaw 19918 - Public Notification Bylaw Amendment.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - CE00826 - Public Notification Bylaw Amendment.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - CE00826 - Municipal Best Practices - Public Hearing Notifications.pdf

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

  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure
  • M. Sturgeon, Communications and Engagement 
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • C. Dyke, Communications and Engagement 
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 19918 be read a first time.

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration include with all reports to Council and Committee for policy changes and/or amending bylaws a redline version that clearly identifies what is to be changed.  

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.2
Bylaw 19938 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment (Conditions)
This item has attachments. 

1.OCM00875 Bylaw 19938 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - Report Bylaw.pdf
2.Bylaw 19938 - Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment.pdf
3.7.2 CC Dec 13 - Bylaw 19938 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment (Conditions) - Presentation.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 19938 - Published December 13, 2021.pdf

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

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions.

  • C. Sikora, Alberta Health Services
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

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

    That the December 13, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00875, be postponed to the November 30, 2021, City Council meeting, as time specific: last item on the agenda.

    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Amendment: 

    Delete “November 30, 2021, City Council meeting, as time specific: last item on the agenda” and replace with “January 24, 2022, City Council meeting”

    In Favour (11)A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)A. Sohi, and J. Wright
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • Motion as amended, put:

    That the December 13, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00875, be postponed to the January 24, 2022, City Council meeting.

    Due Date: January 24, 2022, City Council

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

    That Bylaw 19938 be read a first time.

    In Favour (9)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, J. Rice, K. Tang, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (4)M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 19938 be read a second time.

    In Favour (9)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, J. Rice, K. Tang, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (4)M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 19938 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 19938 be read a third time.

    In Favour (9)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, J. Rice, K. Tang, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (4)M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (9 to 4)

8.
Motions Pending
This item has attachments. 

1.Motions Pending Report.pdf

8.1
Active Transportation Equity During Construction Projects (M. Janz)
 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity

    That Administration provide a report to Urban Planning Committee with an overview of current policy guidance and potential recommended policy changes relating to ensuring safety, accessibility and equity for active and public transportation in the development of traffic accommodation plans.

    Due Date: March 22, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, the notice of motion given at the December 7, 2021, City Council Public Hearing has been updated and is reflected in the motion passed.


9.
Private Reports
 

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for discussion of item 9.1.

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 12:23 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2021.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 6:49 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2021. 

     


9.1
Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Interviews
 

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • J. Mitchell, Employee Services

The following answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • K. Cook, Acting Deputy City Clerk
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That the individuals named in revised Attachment 1 of the December 13, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00832, be appointed to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term of January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
    2. That the December 13, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00832, be postponed to the January 24, 2022, City Council meeting.
    3. That the December 13, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00832, 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. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (13 to 0)

10.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice
 

10.1
Affordable Childcare Spaces Accessible to Edmontonians (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 outlining how the City of Edmonton can help to increase the number of affordable childcare spaces accessible to Edmontonians by investigating, but not exclusively, the following options:

  • Using the Zoning Bylaw as well as current and future development plans to remove bylaw barriers that may currently exist;
  • Using City-owned and operated facilities throughout the city to provide affordable and accessible space that could be used by child care providers;
  • Working to develop a comprehensive Child Care Strategy that:
    • Considers how to provide spaces, including outside of the traditional needs of 9-5 work hours, that will meet the needs of all families;
    • Fosters greater collaboration between school boards, local non-profits, and community organizations, such as community leagues, and child-care providers.

Due Date: First Quarter 2022

  • Notice of Motion Given: December 13, 2021, City Council

11.
Adjournment
 

The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2021.

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