City Council Minutes

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The October 22, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: October 22, 2024, and October 23, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors A. Paquette and J. Wright were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor M. Janz was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, Interim City Manager; and N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, M. de Guzman, E. Norton and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the October 22/23, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 9.4 Contractual Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement attachment:

  • 7.8 GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2023 Financial Reporting - Executive Committee report
    - Attachment 7

  Orders of the Day:

  That the Orders of the Day be changed as follows:

  Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  • Recess - 3:30 p.m., and reconvene at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following item be added to the October 22/23, 2024, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 9.5 City Manager Recruitment - Update #11 - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 17, 19, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • October 1, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • October 2/3, 2024, City Council
  • October 4, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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

1.5.1

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Bergen op Zoom (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands. In October 1944, Canadian soldiers, including those from the South Alberta Regiment, fought bravely during the Battle of the Scheldt to make German forces retreat from the area and eventually surrender.

1.5.2

Order of Excellence 2024 - Former City of Edmonton Mayor, The Honourable Stephen Mandel (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized former colleague, The Honourable Stephen Mandel, for receiving the Alberta Order of Excellence, which is the highest honour the Province can give to current or former long-time residents of Alberta. The Honourable Stephen Mandel was first elected as a City Councillor in 2001, then served as Mayor for three terms from 2004 to 2013.

1.5.3

United Way Campaign Kickoff (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, announced the launch of the City of Edmonton’s 2024 United Way campaign. United Way is uniquely positioned to bring together a diverse network of partners including social agencies, schools, organizations and governments to address the community’s most pressing needs.

1.5.4

Grace Martin School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Grace Martin School in Ward Karhiio and their teachers, S. Hussain and M. Yakimets.

1.5.5

Svend Hansen School (E. Rutherford)

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 2 class from Svend Hansen School in Ward Sspomitapi and their teacher, T. Brooks.

1.5.6

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School (E. Rutherford)

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School in Ward O-day'min and their teacher, E. Dubrule.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 8.1, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 9.1, 9.3 and 9.4.

*Clerk's note: Item 9.5 was added as an addendum verbal report and was also selected for debate.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.8 GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2023 Financial Reporting
  • 7.10 Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress
  • 7.11 Edmonton Waste Management Centre Water Distribution System Upgrade Project
  • 9.2 Consultant Update #1 (2024)

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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

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

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

  • 7.1 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar - 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • 7.6 Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2023 - First item of business, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • 9.4 Contractual Update - 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20895 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #6 to Bylaw 19394
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20894 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #9 to Bylaw 17693
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20620 - To amend Bylaw 16117, City of Edmonton Waste Management Projects, Edmonton Waste Management Centre Facility Upgrade and Material Recovery Facility Renewal
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20623 - To amend Bylaw 17083, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, EWMC Facilities, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20966 - To amend Bylaw 20126, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20895 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #6 to Bylaw 19394
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20894 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #9 to Bylaw 17693
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20620 - To amend Bylaw 16117, City of Edmonton Waste Management Projects, Edmonton Waste Management Centre Facility Upgrade and Material Recovery Facility Renewal
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20623 - To amend Bylaw 17083, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, EWMC Facilities, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20966 - To amend Bylaw 20126, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20895 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #6 to Bylaw 19394
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20894 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #9 to Bylaw 17693
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20620 - To amend Bylaw 16117, City of Edmonton Waste Management Projects, Edmonton Waste Management Centre Facility Upgrade and Material Recovery Facility Renewal
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20623 - To amend Bylaw 17083, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, EWMC Facilities, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20966 - To amend Bylaw 20126, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 20895 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #6 to Bylaw 19394
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20894 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #9 to Bylaw 17693
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20620 - To amend Bylaw 16117, City of Edmonton Waste Management Projects, Edmonton Waste Management Centre Facility Upgrade and Material Recovery Facility Renewal
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20623 - To amend Bylaw 17083, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, EWMC Facilities, Amendment #2
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20966 - To amend Bylaw 20126, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk

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

  That the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02541, be approved.

  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

Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms - October 22, 2024, to the 2025 Municipal Election

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That Attachment 3 be added to the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02547.
  2. That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 22, 2024, to the 2025 Municipal Election, as set out in Attachment 3 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02547, be approved.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	A. Sohi, and J. Rice

  Carried (10 to 2)

• Amendment to Attachment 3:

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

  That Attachment 3 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02547, be amended to swap the following terms:

  • March 22, 2025, to April 21, 2025
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  Deputy Mayor K. Principe
  Acting Mayor E. Rutherford

  • September 22, 2025, to the 2025 Municipal Election
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  Deputy Mayor A. Knack
  Acting Mayor A. Stevenson

• Amendment to the Amendment to Attachment 3:

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Attachment 3 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02547, be further amended to swap the following terms:

  • December 22, 2024, to January 21, 2025
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  Deputy Mayor T. Cartmell
  Acting Mayor S. Hamilton

  • June 22, 2025, to July 21, 2025
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  Deputy Mayor J. Rice
  Acting Mayor K. Tang

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Amendment to Attachment 3, put:

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

  That Attachment 3 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02547, be amended to swap the following terms:

  • March 22, 2025, to April 21, 2025
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  Deputy Mayor K. Principe 
  Acting Mayor E. Rutherford

  • September 22, 2025, to the 2025 Municipal Election
    Nakota Isga

  Deputy Mayor A. Knack
  Acting Mayor A. Stevenson

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, 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

Elections Bylaw Policy Decisions

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

• A. Giesbrecht, Returning Officer
• T. Ward, Substitute Returning Officer

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Legal Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

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

  That the next steps as outlined in Attachment 5 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02694, be approved.

• Amendment to Attachment 5:

  Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following recommendation be added to Attachment 5:

  That a criminal record check conducted by Edmonton Police Service be included for the nomination commencing January 1, 2025, and that the cost of the criminal record check be covered by the candidate.

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

  Defeated (2 to 11)

• Motion, put:

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

  That the next steps as outlined in Attachment 5 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02694, be approved.

  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)

7.4

Analysis of the 2023-2026 Capital Plan

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That the October 22, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02471, be received for information.

  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)

7.5

Capital Line South Extension - Options and Cost Analysis for an Ellerslie Road Grade Separation

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the October 22, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01926, 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)

7.6

Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2023

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

• J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner
• B. Rathgeber, Ethics Advisor

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• *Clerk's note: Revised Attachment 2 was provided by the Integrity Commissioner to show a correction on Page 10, No. 29 to say, "Given the nature of the Solicitor – Client relationship, the Ethics Advisor does not respond to media inquiries and will not interact with members of the public, except to give general information on the Code and the process that is unrelated to any specific councillor or complaint."

  Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the October 22, 2024, Office of the Integrity Commissioner report EXT02704, be received for information.

  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)

7.7

Monthly Update on Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton - Verbal report

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

• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• M. Beare, City Operations

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  1. That Administration cease providing monthly verbal updates to Council on Dutch Elm disease in Edmonton and move to providing regular public updates online until such time as Council provides new direction or a new positive case of Dutch Elm disease is detected.

  Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton - Verbal report

  2. That Administration provide a verbal report to Council in May 2025 on the status of Dutch Elm disease in Edmonton.

  Due Date: May 21, 2025, 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)

7.8

GEF Seniors Housing Annual Report - 2023 Financial Reporting

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

1. That the 2024-2028 GEF Seniors Housing Strategic Plan, as set out in Attachment 5 of the October 9, 2024, Community Services report CS02564, be approved.
2. That the GEF Seniors Housing 2025 Operating Budget, as set out in Attachment 6 of the October 9, 2024, Community Services report CS02564, be approved.

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

  That the GEF Seniors Housing 2025 Capital Budget, as set out in replacement Attachment 7 of the October 9, 2024, Community Services report CS02564, be approved.

  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)

7.9

Capital and Operating Funding Shortfall Analysis

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  Fiscal Gap Strategies Work Plan

  That Administration provide a report outlining a work plan to complete the 11 strategies to narrow the fiscal gap outlined in section 35 of Attachment 1 of the October 9, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02218, including:

  • timelines for reporting findings, 
  • challenges, 
  • key opportunities, 
  • developing recommendations, 
  • measures and indicators of success, and
  • a parallel engagement plan that includes, but is not limited to, the business community, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Civic Unions, Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary organizations and the Social Planning Council.

  Due Date: March 5, 2025, 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)

7.10

Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress

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

That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2027-2030 budget deliberations to provide ongoing funding for the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund.

Due Date: 2027-2030 City Council Budget Deliberations

7.11

Edmonton Waste Management Centre Water Distribution System Upgrade 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 business case for the Edmonton Waste Management Centre Water Distribution System Upgrade Project, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 11, 2024, City Operations report CO02388, be approved.
2. That Attachment 1 of the October 11, 2024, City Operations report CO02388 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.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20909 - Fall 2024 General Repealing Bylaw

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• J. Albers, City Operations

N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Council Policies listed in Attachment 2 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02549, be repealed or amended as specified, with the exception of C209C - Parking Meter Permits.
  2. That the motions listed in Attachment 3 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02549, be rescinded.

  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: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20909 be read a first time.

  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: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20909 be read a second time.

  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: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20909 be considered for third reading.

  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: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20909 be read a third time.

  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)

8.2

Bylaw 20895 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw - Amendment #6 to Bylaw 19394

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20895 received three readings.

8.3

Bylaw 20894 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #9 to Bylaw 17693

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20894 received three readings.

8.4

Bylaw 20620 - To amend Bylaw 16117, City of Edmonton Waste Management Projects, Edmonton Waste Management Centre Facility Upgrade and Material Recovery Facility Renewal

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20620 received three readings.

8.5

Bylaw 20623 - To amend Bylaw 17083, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, EWMC Facilities, Amendment #2

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20623 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20966 - To amend Bylaw 20126 City of Edmonton 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 20966 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20967 - To amend Bylaw 18735 City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #4

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

  That Bylaw 20967 be read a first time.

  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)

8.8

Bylaw 20968 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18736 City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Services Facilities & Infrastructure Project Delivery, Amendment #2

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

  That Bylaw 20968 be read a first time.

  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)

8.9

Bylaw 20943 - To Designate the Crawford Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• E. Backstrom, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That Bylaw 20943 be read a first time.

  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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20943 be read a second time.

  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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20943 be considered for third reading.

  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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20943 be read a third time.

  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.

Private Reports

9.1

Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies

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

  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 the discussion of item 9.1.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in private at 3:17 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That City Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in public at 3:28 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02546, be revised as per the discussion at the October 22/23, 2024, City Council meeting, and that the actions be approved.
  2. That the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02546 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 revised Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02546 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)

9.2

Consultant Update #1 (2024)

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

1. That the approach outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 4, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02662, be approved.
2. That the October 4, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02662 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.3

Contractual Update

*Clerk's note: This item was not discussed in private and the recommendation passed without debate.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 11, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02693, be approved.
  2. That the October 11, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02693 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interest 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. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.4

Contractual Update

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.4.

  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 private at Noon, Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

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

  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Latte, Integrated Infrastructure Services

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Himmel, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • M. Bohn, Employee and Legal Services
  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager

  N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, answered questions.

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

  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 3:16 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the recommendation as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02728, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 5 be added to the October 22, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02728.
  3. That the actions outlined in Attachment 5 of the October 22, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02728, be approved.
  4. That the October 22, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02728 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other 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, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  Transportation Projects Traffic Management (Q1 2025)

  That Administration provide quarterly updates to City Council on the status of ongoing or imminent major capital construction projects (roads, bridges, and LRT), including traffic management plans and disruptions, project progress, and mitigation strategies.

  Due Date: March 18, 2025, 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)

9.5

City Manager Recruitment - Update #11 - Verbal report

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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 9.5.

  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 private at 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • K. Gregor, DHR Global

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  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 2:43 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC02732.
  2. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC02732, be approved. 
  3. That the October 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC02732 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Changes to the Council Calendar - November 2024 (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the November 2024 Council Calendar.

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

  That Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Knack to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the November 2024 Council Calendar.

  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)

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Orders of the Day for the November 5, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be changed to adjourn at Noon.
  2. That the Orders of the Day for the November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing, be changed to continue on November 5, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., if required.
  3. That the November 6, 2024, Council Services Committee meeting, be moved from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Noon.

  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)

11.2

Downtown Investment Plan (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration review the Downtown Investment Plan presented by downtown stakeholders and:

1. provide an analysis of the report,
2. compile investments the City has made in the downtown and their impacts to date,
3. itemize what additional funding is committed in the downtown, and
4. identify opportunities to leverage existing funding programs, including infill infrastructure funding and others, that could help accelerate investment in the downtown.

• Notice of Motion Given: October 22/23, 2024, City Council

11.3

Amendments to Bylaw 18156 - Council Committees Bylaw - Infrastructure Standing Committee (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration prepare amendments to the Council Committee Bylaw to create an Infrastructure Standing Committee with the membership comprised of four members of Council. The Committee, once established and a work plan is set, may also add external stakeholders.

• Notice of Motion Given: October 22/23, 2024, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024.