City Council Minutes

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 9:00 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

Acting Mayor E. Rutherford called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. The Acting Mayor 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.

*Clerk's note: The September 12, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: September 12, 2023, and September 13, 2023.

1.2

Roll Call

Acting Mayor E. Rutherford conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors T. Cartmell and S. Hamilton were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors M. Janz and A. Stevenson were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, M. de Guzman, B. Tyson, E. Norton and J. Vizbar, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 9.2 Workers' Compensation Act Coverage 
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.5 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership
    (Private pursuant to sections 17, 24 and 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.3 Multi-unit Building Design (M. Janz)
    - 10.4 Single Use Item Bylaw Bag Fees (E. Rutherford)
    

  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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following be added to the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 9.6 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report 
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 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)

  *Clerk's note: Item 9.6 was added at the September 13, 2023, City Council continuation meeting.

  
  

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • August 21, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • August 22/23, 2023, City Council
  • August 31, 2023, Special City Council
  • September 6, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular

  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

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, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

*Clerk's note: Item 9.6 was added as an addendum report and was also selected for debate.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.3 Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update
  • 7.4 North Saskatchewan River Heritage Designation Initiative - Update
  • 7.5 Alley Lighting Maintenance Tax Excess Revenue
  • 7.6 Tax Forgiveness Options for the YWCA
  • 7.7 Growth Management Framework Update - Substantial Completion Standard - Additional Information
  • 7.8 Edmonton Water Treatment Plants Flood Mitigation Project

  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 20575 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaws 19982 and 20173, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20576 - To amend Bylaw 19164, as amended by Bylaws 19976 and 20191, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 17862, as amended by Bylaw 19100, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Blatchford District Energy Sharing System (DESS) Project
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20597 - To amend Bylaw 17498, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20598 - To amend Bylaw 17082, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Waste Containers
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20599 - To amend Bylaw 17497, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Equipment Acquisition (P&D)

  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 20575 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaws 19982 and 20173, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20576 - To amend Bylaw 19164, as amended by Bylaws 19976 and 20191, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20597 - To amend Bylaw 17498, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20598 - To amend Bylaw 17082, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Waste Containers
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20599 - To amend Bylaw 17497, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Equipment Acquisition (P&D)

  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 20575 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaws 19982 and 20173, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20576 - To amend Bylaw 19164, as amended by Bylaws 19976 and 20191, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20597 - To amend Bylaw 17498, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20598 - To amend Bylaw 17082, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Waste Containers
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20599 - To amend Bylaw 17497, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Equipment Acquisition (P&D)

  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 20575 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaws 19982 and 20173, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20576 - To amend Bylaw 19164, as amended by Bylaws 19976 and 20191, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20597 - To amend Bylaw 17498, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20598 - To amend Bylaw 17082, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Waste Containers
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20599 - To amend Bylaw 17497, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Equipment Acquisition (P&D)

  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

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

  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), 27 (privileged information) and 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

  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 9:47 a.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

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

  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 10:25 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

  *Clerk's note: City Council recessed in private at 9:08 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and reconvened in private at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

  
  

6.1

Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That Attachment 1 and the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02004, be received for information.
  2. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02004 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) 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
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell

  Carried (12 to 1)

  *Clerk's note: Attachment 1 was added at the August 22/23, 2023, City Council meeting - see item 1.3 Adoption of Agenda.

  
  

6.2

Intergovernmental Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• J. Miller, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• M. Bamford, Community Services
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01978, be received for information.
  2. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01978 remain private pursuant to section 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) 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)

6.3

Council Member Appointment - Alberta Municipalities

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

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the appointment recommendation to the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01957, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 2 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01957 be revised as per the discussion at the September 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.
  3. That Councillors submit applications to the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors Committees, as set out in revised Attachment 2 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01957.
  4. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01957 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.
  5. That Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01957 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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)

6.4

Edmonton Sport Council Appointment

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the Councillor named in revised Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01949, be appointed as a Council Member Advisor to the Edmonton Sport Council Board of Directors for a term of upon appointment until the Edmonton Sport Council Annual General Meeting in 2025.
  2. That the Terms of Reference - Council Member Advisor Appointment to the Edmonton Sport Council Board of Directors, as set out in Attachment 3 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01949, be approved.
  3. That the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01949 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.
  4. That revised Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01949 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Capital Financial Update - June 30, 2023

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

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

• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. McKeown, City Operations
• T. Lumsden, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

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

  That the September 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01997, 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

Operating Financial Update - June 30, 2023

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That a reserve be established for the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01959.
  2. That the Brownfield Redevelopment Reserve purpose and scope be updated as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01959.

• Amendment:

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

  That the following be added at the end of Part 1:

  “with the following change on Page 1 of Attachment 2:

  • delete the second sentence and replace with, “The intent of the Community Safety and Well-Being reserve will be used to fund Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives according to the Council approved pillars Anti-Racism, Reconciliation, Well-Being, Pathways in and Out of Poverty, Safety and Inclusive Spaces, Equitable Policies and Procedures and Crime Prevention and Crisis intervention”.

  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)

• Motion as Amended, put:

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

  1. That a reserve be established for the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01959, with the following change on Page 1 of Attachment 2:

  • delete the second sentence and replace with, “The intent of the Community Safety and Well-Being reserve will be used to fund Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives according to the Council approved pillars Anti-Racism, Reconciliation, Well-Being, Pathways in and Out of Poverty, Safety and Inclusive Spaces, Equitable Policies and Procedures and Crime Prevention and Crisis intervention”.

  2. That the Brownfield Redevelopment Reserve purpose and scope be updated as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 12, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01959.

  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)

7.3

Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy Implementation Update

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

1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, with the assistance of Administration, engage with the Edmonton Police Commission to identify shared priorities for joint advocacy to the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada for addressing the long term systemic issues to support public safety in Edmonton.
2. That Administration engage community organizations working in the Community Safety and Wellbeing ecosystem as outlined in the July 4, 2023, Community Services report CS01919 to advance advocacy on shared priorities to the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada.
3. That Administration engage with funders of Community Safety and Wellbeing initiatives (Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, Government of Canada, United Way, Community Foundation and others) to discuss strategies to coordinate funding programs, remove unnecessary red tape in funding models and align outcomes of funding programs.

Violence Prevention Action Plan

That Administration provide a report with the development of a violence prevention action plan, in collaboration with partners, as part of the broader Community Safety and Well-Being strategy, highlighting key priorities, including but not limited to youth and neighbourhood prevention, and related funding requirement; and provide a memo midway as an update on this work.

Due Date: First Quarter 2025, Community and Public Services Committee

7.4

North Saskatchewan River Heritage Designation Initiative - Update

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council and in partnership with Smoky Lake County, write a letter to both the Minister of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, supporting the designation of the North Saskatchewan River (Alberta) as a Heritage River under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.

7.5

Alley Lighting Maintenance Tax Excess Revenue

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

1. That the excess revenue of $355,914 collected as part of the 2022 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Tax be applied to the 2024 Alley Lighting Maintenance Rates.
2. That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to reduce the revenue collected through 2024 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Taxes by $355,914, offset by an equivalent transfer from amounts currently appropriated in the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

7.6

Tax Forgiveness Options for the YWCA

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

That the property located at 10408-124 Street (tax account 9948253) be granted a one-time exemption from Council Policy C607A - Retroactive Municipal Tax Policy, and that a retroactive tax refund of $18,427.28 to the property owner, Stony Plain Investments Ltd., be approved, with funding from the 2023 Council Contingency.

7.7

Growth Management Framework Update - Substantial Completion Standard - Additional Information

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

Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves

1. That Administration review and update the Terms of Reference for the Preparation of Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs) to adequately address greenhouse gas impacts, climate resilience and provide the fiscal impacts of growth (ie. operating and capital costs) to increase new neighbourhood financial sustainability.
2. That Administration engage industry and community stakeholders, including Urban Development Institute, and return with a joint strategy to advocate to other orders of government on revenue sharing and other options to pay for growth to achieve fiscal sustainability.

Due Date: First Quarter 2024, City Council

7.8

Edmonton Water Treatment Plants Flood Mitigation Project

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

1. That the Edmonton Water Treatment Plants Flood Mitigation Barriers - Site Location Study and Environmental Impact Assessment, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the September 5, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01896, be approved.
2. That the location of the flood mitigation barriers within the River Valley as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 5, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy  report UPE01896 be deemed essential, pursuant to Bylaw 7188 - North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan.
3. That Administration provide a memo to City Council with an update of the Vegetation Management Plan and Detailed Design of the Flood Barriers, including the landscaping plan for the flood barriers.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20575 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaws 19982 and 20173, 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 20575 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20576 - To amend Bylaw 19164, as amended by Bylaws 19976 and 20191, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20576 received three readings.

8.3

Bylaw 20595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 17862, as amended by Bylaw 19100, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance the Blatchford District Energy Sharing System (DESS) Project

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20595 received first reading.

8.4

Bylaw 20596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20596 received first reading.

8.5

Bylaw 20597 - To amend Bylaw 17498, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20597 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20598 - To amend Bylaw 17082, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Project, Waste Containers

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20598 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20599 - To amend Bylaw 17497, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Waste Management Services Project, Equipment Acquisition (P&D)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20599 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public for the discussion of items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5 are under section 6. Unfinished Business.

9.1

Valley Line Contractual Update

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• L. Semenchuk, Employee and Legal Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
  

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the action outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 12, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02021, be approved.
  2. That the September 12, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02021 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic interests) and 27 (privileged information) 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)

9.2

Workers' Compensation Act Coverage

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

• N. Jacobsen, Employee and Legal Services 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• C. Taylor, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That Attachment 3 be added to the September 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02033.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 3 of the September 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02033, be approved.
  3. That the September 12, 2023, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02033 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) 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)

9.3

Public Safety and Community Response Task Force Update - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02034.
  2. That the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02034 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Edmonton Public Safety and Community Response Task Force with recommendations for work plan topics as provided on Slide 5 of Attachment 1 of the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02034.

  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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02039, be reappointed to the Edmonton Police Commission, for the term of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.
  2. That the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02039 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 1 of the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02039 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the action outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02067, be approved.
  2. That the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02067 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 1 of the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02067 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) 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)

9.6

Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  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 9.6.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 2:26 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • I. Gallagher, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  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 2:57 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02079, be received for information.
  2. That the September 12, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02079 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 (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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Community Safety and Well-Being Pillars (A. Stevenson)

*Clerk’s note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the August 22/23, 2023, City Council meeting.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• I. Hoogenboom, Community Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  Community Safety and Well-Being Pillars

  That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. an analysis of current City of Edmonton spending on Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy outcomes in each of the seven pillars,
  2. an analysis of programs, services and initiatives that are currently funded by the City of Edmonton that fall outside our jurisdiction,
  3. options and analysis for an approach to ensuring the City of Edmonton’s investment in community safety and well-being keeps pace with population growth, and
  4. options and analysis for an approach to an integrated City of Edmonton funding formula for all seven pillars.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, 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)

10.2

Peace Officer Traffic Enforcement Unit (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• C. McKeown, City Operations
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package outlining the resources needed to fund a Peace Officer Traffic Enforcement Unit for consideration during the 2023 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment deliberations.

  Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  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
  Opposed (1)	A. Sohi

  Carried (11 to 1)

10.3

Multi-unit Building Design (M. Janz)

*Clerk’s note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor M. Janz re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the September 5, 2023, Utility Committee meeting.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  Multi-unit Residential Building Design

  That Administration provide a report on the feasibility and required budget for developing an alternative solution for multi-unit residential building designs in the ‘point access block’ configuration, conforming to the municipal zoning requirements for a typical city lot; that could be made freely available (e.g. open-source) to help reduce the overall cost of housing development (a point access block is defined as a multi-unit residential building of three to six storeys having a maximum of four dwelling units per storey served by a single exit staircase).

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, Urban Planning 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)

10.4

Single Use Item Bylaw Bag Fees (E. Rutherford)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jubinville, City Operations
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

  Single Use Item Bylaw Bag Fees

  That Administration provide a report outlining options and implications of not increasing the paper and reusable shopping bag fees as outlined in section 6(2)(c) of Charter Bylaw 20117 - Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2024, Utility Committee

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (8 to 4)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Licenses for E-scooters and E-bikes (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of Urban Planning Committee, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report to Committee summarizing the current licence(s) that are issued to vendors that provide services for e-scooters and e-bikes, as well as, a summary of the experience so far reported to the City, and any areas for improvement with new contracts. 

• Notice of Motion Given: September 12/13, 2023, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023.