City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, December 10, 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, 
• 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 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, December 10, 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 December 10, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: December 10, 2024, and December 11, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillor A. Paquette was absent with notice.

Councillors S. Hamilton and K. Tang 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, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, M. de Guzman and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the December 10/11, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.4 Sale of Land - Wellington Park (E. Rutherford)
    - 10.5 Economic Development (A. Sohi)
    - 10.6 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula (K. Tang)

  Items to be dealt with together:

  • 7.1 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2024
  • 7.2 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • February 16, 2024, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • May 10, 2024, City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • June 3, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • June 12, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • June 28, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • August 13, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • August 22, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • August 26/September 6, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee
  • September 23, 2024, Special City Council
  • October 4, 2024, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • October 16, 2024, Independent Council Compensation Committee
  • October 22, 2024, Special City Council
  • October 31, 2024, Special City Council
  • November 4/5, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • November 5, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular
  • November 5/7, 2024, Special City Council
  • November 12, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • November 13/14, 2024, City Council
  • November 25, 2024, Special City Council
  • November 28, 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

Human Rights Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to ensure that fundamental rights were universally protected.

1.5.2

Good Shepherd Catholic School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Good Shepherd Catholic School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teachers, L. Millar and J. Fernandes.

1.5.3

Newcomer Centre (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed guests from the Newcomer Centre in Ward O-day’min and their Group Lead, D. Mamutova.

1.5.4

Greenview School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Greenview School in Ward Karhiio and their teacher, C. Krywko.

1.5.5

Monsignor William Irwin Catholic Elementary School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Monsignor William Irwin Catholic Elementary School, in Ward pihêsiwin and their teacher, C. Ostopowich.

1.5.6

Duggan School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Duggan School in Ward papastew and their teacher, K. Nsaliwa.

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, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.4 Updates to City Policy C529 Immigration and Settlement
  • 7.5 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2025 Boards of Directors
  • 7.6 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2025 Budgets

  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:

  • 9.1 Collective Bargaining Update #1 - Verbal report - Second item at 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  • 9.2 Collective Bargaining Update #2 - Verbal report - First item at 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  • 9.3 City Manager Update - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 11, 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:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20916 - Designation of Reserve - Edgemont Community and Ecological Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20975 - To revise Bylaw 20588, Closure of the Lane, Right-of-Way between 116 and 117 Avenue and between 86 Street and 85 Street, Parkdale
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21014 - Elections Bylaw
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20910 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 73 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20985 - To Designate Alexander Circle as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20950 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Boundary Amendments

  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:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20916 - Designation of Reserve - Edgemont Community and Ecological Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20975 - To revise Bylaw 20588, Closure of the Lane, Right-of-Way between 116 and 117 Avenue and between 86 Street and 85 Street, Parkdale
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20967 - To amend Bylaw 18735 City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #4
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20968 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18736 City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Services Facilities & Infrastructure Project Delivery, Amendment #2
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21014 - Elections Bylaw
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20910 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 73 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20985 - To Designate Alexander Circle as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20950 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Boundary Amendments

  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:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20916 - Designation of Reserve - Edgemont Community and Ecological Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20975 - To revise Bylaw 20588, Closure of the Lane, Right-of-Way between 116 and 117 Avenue and between 86 Street and 85 Street, Parkdale
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21014 - Elections Bylaw
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20910 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 73 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20985 - To Designate Alexander Circle as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20950 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Boundary Amendments

  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:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20916 - Designation of Reserve - Edgemont Community and Ecological Park
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20975 - To revise Bylaw 20588, Closure of the Lane, Right-of-Way between 116 and 117 Avenue and between 86 Street and 85 Street, Parkdale
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20967 - To amend Bylaw 18735 City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #4
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20968 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18736 City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Services Facilities & Infrastructure Project Delivery, Amendment #2
  • 8.5 Bylaw 21014 - Elections Bylaw
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20910 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 73 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20985 - To Designate Alexander Circle as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20950 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Boundary Amendments

  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

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2024

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with and voted on together.

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

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

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

• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

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
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

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

  Motion on item 7.1:

  That the December 10, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02725, be received for information.

  Motion on item 7.2:

  That the December 10, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02724, be received for information.
  

  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)

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  That Administration provide information on the potential twinning of 41 Avenue from 170 st to Calgary Trail, including information related to traffic assessments, population growth impacts, infrastructure requirements for traffic management and safety measures, as part of the Mobility Network Analysis, being completed in 2025 and include this information as part of the report returning in Fourth Quarter 2025.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice withdrew the motion.

  Withdrawn

  
  

7.2

Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2024

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.1).

7.3

Dutch Elm Disease Update - Verbal report

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

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the December 10, 2024, City Operations verbal report CO02763, be received for information.

  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)

7.4

Updates to City Policy C529 Immigration and Settlement

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

That the updated City Policy C529A Migrant Inclusion, as set out in Attachment 2 of the November 25, 2024, Community Services report CS00789, be approved.

7.5

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2025 Boards of Directors

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

1. That the appointments of the Boards of Directors to the Business Improvement Area associations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 27, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02299, be approved, and that the term of appointment be January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
2. That Attachment 1 of the November 27, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02299 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.6

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2025 Budgets

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

That the following Edmonton Business Improvement Area Association 2025 Budgets, as outlined in Attachments 2 to 14 of the November 27, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02300, be approved:

• 124 Street and Area Business Association 
• Alberta Avenue Business Association
• Beverly Business Association
• Chinatown and Area Business Association
• Downtown Business Association of Edmonton 
• Fort Road Business and Community Association
• French Quarter Business Association / Association des Entreprises du Quartier Francophone
• Kingsway District Association
• North Edge Business Association
• Northwest Industrial Business Association
• Old Strathcona Business Association
• Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
• The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Association

7.7

Indigenous Housing Grant Program - Fall 2024 Grant Award Recommendations

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Quan, Community Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That $1,649,360 of Pay-As-You-Go funding be transferred from Capital Profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition & Site Development to the 2024 Social Development branch operating budget to fund the projects outlined in Attachments 2, 4 and 6 of the November 27, 2024, Community Services report CS02589.
  2. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 2452743 Alberta Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $5,250,000 as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 27, 2024, Community Services report CS02589, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Métis Capital Housing Corporation for an amount not to exceed $498,000 as outlined in Attachment 4 of the November 27, 2024, Community Services report CS02589, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Niginan Housing Ventures Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,520,000 as outlined in Attachment 6 of the November 27, 2024, Community Services report CS02589, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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)

7.8

Capital Infrastructure - Project Delivery Policy Update

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

• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  That Council Policy C555A, Capital Infrastructure - Project Delivery, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 27, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02543, be approved.

• Amendment:

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

  That Attachment 1 of the November 27, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02543, be amended by replacing "$500 million" with "$250 million", under the "Requirements" section.

  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)

• Motion, put (Re-stated):

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

  That Council Policy C555A, Capital Infrastructure - Project Delivery, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 27, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02543, as amended, be approved.

  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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Capital Infrastructure Program - Delivery Model Overview

  That Administration provide a report outlining the various delivery models being used with the current capital program and any current trends relating to new or emerging delivery models (i.e. Alliance) and their expected application for future capital projects.

  Due Date: June 18, 2025, Executive Committee

  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)

7.9

Edmonton Community Development Company Update

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• K. Thurston, Employee and Legal Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

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

  Alberta Avenue Arts Common Options

  That Administration enter into discussions with the Edmonton Community Development Company to transfer the parcel back to the City for nominal value, and provide a report to Committee with options that would facilitate accelerated development of the site in a manner that maintains the spirit and intent of Arts Common 118, while adapting to current conditions and supporting the needs of the wider Alberta Avenue Community.

  Due Date: June 18, 2025, Executive Committee

  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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20916 - Designation of Reserve - Edgemont Community and Ecological Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20916 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20975 - To revise Bylaw 20588, Closure of the Lane, Right-of-Way between 116 and 117 Avenue and between 86 Street and 85 Street, Parkdale

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20975 received three readings.

8.3

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

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20967 received second and third readings.

8.4

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

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20968 received second and third readings.

8.5

Bylaw 21014 - Elections Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21014 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20910 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 73 to Bylaw 6894

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20910 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20985 - To Designate Alexander Circle as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20985 received three readings.

8.8

Bylaw 20950 - Edmonton Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area Boundary Amendments

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20950 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.4.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  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)

  City Council met in public at 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

  
  

9.1

Collective Bargaining Update #1 - Verbal report

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

• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• C. Dyke, Office of the City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02785.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02785, be received for information and 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, 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)

9.2

Collective Bargaining Update #2 - Verbal report

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

• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services
• H. Rai, 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
• J. Fitzgerald, Employee and Legal Services

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• K. Martin, Edmonton Police Service
• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachments 1 and 2 be added to the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02786.
  2. That the recommended actions, as outlined on slide 13 of Attachment 1 and the actions in Attachment 2 of the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02786, be approved.
  3. That Attachments 1 and 2 of the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02786 remain private pursuant to sections 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, 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)

9.3

City Manager Update - Verbal report

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 9.3.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

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

  • E. Robar, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy
  
  
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (9)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 6:04 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795.
  2. That the actions outlined on slide 25 of Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795, be approved.
  3. That the verbal presentation and Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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.

• Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Part 1 of Motion, put:

  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Part 2 of Motion, put:

  2. That the actions outlined on slide 25 of Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795, be approved.

  In Favour (7)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 4)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Part 3 of Motion, put:

  3. That the verbal presentation and Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.3:

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795.
  2. That the actions outlined on slide 25 of Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795, be approved.
  3. That the verbal presentation and Attachment 1 of the December 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02795 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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.
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Winspear Expansion Project

  That Administration provide a report on options to support the completion of the Winspear expansion project.

  Due Date: January 22, 2025, Executive Committee

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.4

Shareholder Update #2 - Verbal report

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

• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02783, be received for information.
  2. That the December 10, 2024, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02783 remain private pursuant to sections 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 (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	K. Tang

  Carried (11 to 1)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Downtown Investment Plan (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the motion.

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  Downtown Action Plan

  That Administration develop a Downtown Action Plan by engaging with stakeholders and include:

  • An overview of investment made in the downtown through the implementation of the Capital City Downtown Plan and Downtown Vibrancy Strategy, and any current planned investment by the City in 2025 and beyond. 
  • A review of existing downtown investment strategies and implementation plans to refine and prioritize future investments, including consideration of the Downtown Investment Plan. 
  • Identification of existing funding sources, potential partnerships, and timelines to implement actions in the Downtown Action Plan.
  • Undertake a jurisdictional scan of Canada’s largest urban-metropolitan cities to identify best practices and competitive factors to inform Edmonton’s Downtown Action Plan.

  Due Date: May 13, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  Creation of an Infrastructure Standing Committee

  That Administration provide a report to City Council on the creation of an Infrastructure Standing Committee that recommends membership, including non-council membership, initiation timeline, and considerations for any changes to the mandate of current Standing Committees.

  Due Date: February 25, 2025, City Council

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Canada Disability Benefit (S. Hamilton)

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

  That the City of Edmonton endorse a resolution supporting advocacy on the Canada Disability Benefit to move forward via the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual general meeting in May 2025.

  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)

10.4

Sale of Land - Wellington Park (E. Rutherford)

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford re-stated the motion.

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

  Wellington Park Land Options and Business Case Analysis

  That Administration provide a report that includes:

  1. Identification of any portion of Plan 2488KS, Block 76, Lot 1 (Wellington Park in the Athlone Neighbourhood) that may be surplus to municipal requirements.
  2. The implications (financial or otherwise) of the potential sale of any identified surplus land at nominal ($1.00) value to the Council for the Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta for the purposes of building a cultural hub.
  3. An analysis of the most recent business case from 2024 including a financial and social assessment.

  Due Date: May 14, 2025, Executive Committee
  

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.5

Economic Development (A. Sohi)

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Mayor A. Sohi re-stated the motion.

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

  Edmonton's Economic Development Agencies Review

  That Administration prepare a report, in consultation with Edmonton Global, Edmonton Screen Industries Office, Edmonton Unlimited and Explore Edmonton, that outlines the following:

  • A review of economic development approaches, organizational structures, governance models, funding frameworks, and annual budgets in Canada's largest metropolitan cities (population over 500,000).
  • An analysis of the roles, mandates, budgets, and outcomes of Edmonton Global, Edmonton Screen Industries Office, Edmonton Unlimited, and Explore Edmonton.
  • An assessment of the support each agency provides to Edmonton’s local economy.
  • Opportunities to collectively enhance efficiencies, outcomes, and support for Edmonton’s economic development organizations.
  • Governance considerations for each agency that is needed to provide clarity on how to implement any recommended next steps.

  Due Date: September 16, 2025, City Council

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.6

Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula (K. Tang)

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That the Edmonton Police Commission obtain information from the Edmonton Police Service on the impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula, specifically addressing what services and projects the enhanced funding under this formula has enabled or will allow in the future and provide a report to Council.

  Motion not made

  
  

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula.

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor M. Janz to make a motion without notice regarding impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

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

  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  Impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula

  That the Edmonton Police Commission obtain information from the Edmonton Police Service on the impacts of the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula, specifically addressing what services and projects the enhanced funding under this formula has enabled or will allow in the future and provide a report to City Council.

  Due Date: May 21, 2025, City Council

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (4)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (7 to 4)

11.2

St. James School Site (A. Salvador)

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

That Administration provide a report on the following: 

1. the rationale for the City’s decision to not acquire the former St. James school site;
2. the plans (disposal or otherwise) for the City-owned lots located at 7604-7624 83 Street NW in King Edward Park (the “City Land”); and
3. the process and implications of pursuing a potential land exchange that would facilitate the acquisition of the open space areas at the former St. James school site in exchange for the City Land.

• Notice of Motion Given: December 10/11, 2024, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024.