City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Knack, 
• R. Clarke, 
• M. Elliott, 
• M. Janz, 
• J. Morgan, 
• A. Paquette, 
• T. Parmar, 
• K. Principe, 
• 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. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 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 Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The January 27, 2026, City Council meeting was held over two days: January 27, 2026 and January 28, 2026.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillor K. Principe was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman, J. Taves and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

Mayor A. Knack asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

1.4

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.3 2027-2030 Budget Planning Process
  • 7.4 2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes
  • 7.8 Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms (UPDATED) - October 29, 2025 to the 2026 Organizational Meeting
  • 7.9 Kettle Lakes Neighbourhood Structure Plan Council Authorization - Further Analysis
  • 9.1 Procurement Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 19, 29, 30 and 32 of the Access to Information Act)
  • 9.3 City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Process
    (Private pursuant to sections 29 and 30 of the Access to Information Act)

  Items to be dealt with together:

  • 7.1 2027-2036 Capital Investment Outlook
  • 7.2 2027-2036 Operating Investment Outlook

  Adjustment of Rules:

  That City Council adjust its rules on time limits as set out in section 38 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw for the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting, so that each member of Council has:

  • three minutes to introduce an item;
  • three minutes to ask questions;
  • Council may permit additional rounds of three minutes to ask more questions; and
  • three minutes to close.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Orders of the Day for the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting, be changed as follows:

  Continuation on Wednesday, January 28, 2026:

  • Reconvene - Upon adjournment of the January 26/28, City Council Public Hearing, if adjournment is prior to 4:30 p.m.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  *Clerk's note: At the January 26/28, 2026, City Council Public Hearing, Council passed a motion without customary notice to change the Orders of the Day for the January 27/28, 2026, City Council meeting to reconvene at 4:45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5:30 p.m.

  
  

1.5

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • December 1, 2025, City Council - Budget
  • December 15, 2025, City Council Public Hearing
  • December 16, 2025, City Council
  • December 17, 2025, City Council - Orientation
  • January 15/16, 2026, Special City Council

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.6

Council Protocol Recognition

1.6.1

Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey, The Hawks Athletic Club (R. Clarke)

Councillor R. Clarke, on behalf of City Council, recognized Three Hawks Athletic Club Teams in the Boys U11 age category, who won Minor Hockey Week Gold in one of the biggest and longest-running minor hockey tournaments in the world: the Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Tournament.

1.6.2

World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford, on behalf of City Council, recognized January 24 as the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture. This day was established in 2019 by UNESCO to spotlight and celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of African cultures and the African diasporas around the world.

1.6.3

International Day of Education (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, recognized January 24 as the International Day of Education. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day to celebrate the importance of education in advancing peace and development.

1.6.4

International Holocaust Remembrance Day (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, recognized January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day - a day to commemorate and memorialize the victims of Nazi atrocities during World War II. It’s important to recognize this day because the effects of this tragedy are still felt by survivors and their loved ones around the world.

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, 7.9, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.1 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.4 2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes
  • 7.5 Highway 19 Neighbourhood Structure Plan Council Authorization
  • 7.6 Ribbon of Green Strategic Plan
  • 7.8 Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms (UPDATED) - October 29, 2025 to the 2026 Organizational Meeting
  • 9.2 Investment Opportunity

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21302 - 2026 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21379 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18734, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Containers, Amendment #2
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21380 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #5
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244
  • 8.8 Bylaw 21368 - To Designate the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre/Coronation Pool as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21302 - 2026 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21379 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18734, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Containers, Amendment #2
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21380 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #5
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244
  • 8.8 Bylaw 21368 - To Designate the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre/Coronation Pool as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21302 - 2026 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21379 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18734, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Containers, Amendment #2
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21380 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #5
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244
  • 8.8 Bylaw 21368 - To Designate the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre/Coronation Pool as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 21302 - 2026 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 21379 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18734, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Containers, Amendment #2
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21380 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #5
  • 8.7 Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244
  • 8.8 Bylaw 21368 - To Designate the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre/Coronation Pool as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 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

2027-2036 Capital Investment Outlook

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• E. Robar, City Manager
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Petigara, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Wolfe, Community Services

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

  Edmonton Transit Service Conventional Bus Renewal Needs

  That Administration provide a report with an update on Edmonton Transit Service conventional bus renewal needs, further to the March 19, 2024, City Operations report CO02086 Edmonton Transit Service - Bus Fleet Replacement, to maintain current transit service levels through to 2030, outlining the service impacts of not meeting minimum requirements.

  Due Date: May 12, 2026, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Administration provide a memo to City Council outlining the approach to the review and acceptance of enhanced development contributed assets (e.g. roads, parks, etc).

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Administration include, as part of the report on the Capital Asset Investment Policy (Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03270), scheduled for June 10, 2026, Executive Committee, information on the Dedicated Renewal Fund Enhancement strategy, as referenced in the January 27, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03224 - 2027-2036 Operating Investment Outlook, including financial implications, implementation options, and the expected impact on cost avoidance and infrastructure condition.

  *Clerk's note: Information will be included in Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03270 - Capital Asset Investment Policy scheduled for the June 10, 2026, Executive Committee meeting.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.2

2027-2036 Operating Investment Outlook

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

7.3

2027-2030 Budget Planning Process

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Graham, Office of the City Manager
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• E. Robar, City Manager
• N. Chow, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the development of the 2027-2030 multi-year budget include the following steps to supplement City Policy C578A - Multi-Year Budgeting:

  • Presentations by Department/Branches through City Council (not Executive Committee) for Civic Departments and Corporate Programs (2026 budget overview, key cost drivers and service levels).
  • In-person ward sessions with the Ward Councillor and Mayor in attendance to further expand the in-depth research and engagement that supports the development of the multi-year budget.
  • Budget presentations by department in advance of 2027-2030 budget deliberations through City Council as part of the City Council budget deliberations in December 2026 that will focus on priorities and foundation elements.
  • Transition from the written budget questions of answers to a live inquiry format as per Pages 3 and 4 of the January 27, 2026, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03251.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.4

2026 Council and Committee Calendar Changes

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

1. That the February 9, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, be cancelled.

2. That the Orders of the Day for the February 10, 2026, Urban Planning Committee meeting be changed as follows:

1. Call to Order: 9:30 a.m. on February 9, 2026
2. Lunch: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
3. Recess: 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
4. Adjourn: 5 p.m.

and continuing on February 10, 2026, at the same times, if required.

3. That a February 12, 2026, Special City Council Public Hearing meeting be scheduled from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., with a lunch break from Noon - 1:30 p.m. and a recess from 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., for the purpose of dealing with land use planning items.

4. That a March 5, 2026, Special City Council meeting be scheduled from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., with a lunch break from Noon - 1:30 p.m. and a recess from 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., to continue on March 6, 13, 24, 25 and 27, 2026 at the same times, if required, for the purpose of considering the branch budget presentations and other Council business.

5. That the March 24, 2026, Executive Committee - Non-Regular meeting, be cancelled.

7.5

Highway 19 Neighbourhood Structure Plan Council Authorization

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

That a new industrial statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by 73 Avenue SW to the north, Whitemud Creek to the east, Highway 19 to the south and 197 Street SW to the west.

7.6

Ribbon of Green Strategic Plan

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

That the Ribbon of Green North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Master Plan (Enclosure I of the Parks and Recreation Department report dated May 21, 1992), be repealed.

7.7

Options to Resolve Winspear Parkade Revenue Sharing Agreement

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott
  1. That the 2026 Real Estate Branch operating expenditure budget be increased by $6,500,000 on a one-time basis with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to provide a lump sum grant funding payment to the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, and that the associated grant funding agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Francis Winspear Centre for Music be approved and be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That a below market value access easement agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Francis Winspear Centre for Music to provide access to the Winspear parkade at no ongoing cost, be approved and that the access easement agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (3)	E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 3)

7.8

Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms (UPDATED) - October 29, 2025 to the 2026 Organizational Meeting

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

That the revised Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 29, 2025, to the 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Attachment 1 of the January 27, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03380, be approved.

7.9

Kettle Lakes Neighbourhood Structure Plan Council Authorization - Further Analysis

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Motion 1:

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

  That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by Ellerslie Road SW to the north, 1 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 17 Street SW to the west and that:

  • a draft of the Neighbourhood Structure Plan return to Urban Planning Committee prior to advancing to City Council Public Hearing, and
  • the associated Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan demonstrate how cumulative City costs are not exceeded by cumulative City expenditures, through a combination of approaches including but not limited to densities, land uses, and offsite levies.
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Motion on the Floor (Motion 1) be postponed indefinitely.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
  • M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor M. Janz withdrew the motion.

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Motion 1:

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

  That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by Ellerslie Road SW to the north, 1 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 17 Street SW to the west and that:

  • a draft of the Neighbourhood Structure Plan return to Urban Planning Committee prior to advancing to City Council Public Hearing, and
  • the associated Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan demonstrate how cumulative City costs are not exceeded by cumulative City expenditures, through a combination of approaches including but not limited to densities, land uses, and offsite levies.

• Amendment to Motion 1:

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

  That the following be deleted:

  • "and that", and
  • bullet points 1 and 2.

  In Favour (7)	A. Paquette, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (6)	A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 6)

• Motion 1 as Amended, put:

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

  That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by Ellerslie Road SW to the north, 1 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 17 Street SW to the west.

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Tang, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (5)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (8 to 5)

• Motion to Reconsider Motion 1 as Amended:

  Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That the following motion be reconsidered:

  Motion 1 as Amended:

  That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by Ellerslie Road SW to the north, 1 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 17 Street SW to the west.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Motion 1 as Amended, put (after reconsideration):

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

  That a new statutory plan be prepared for land generally bounded by Ellerslie Road SW to the north, 1 Street SW to the east, 41 Avenue SW to the south and 17 Street SW to the west.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (4)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Motion 2:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  Updates to the Terms of Reference for Statutory Plans

  That Administration prepare amendments to the new plan Terms of Reference and provide a report to Urban Planning Committee.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and J. Morgan
  Opposed (1)	R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21302 - 2026 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21302 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 21379 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18734, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Containers, Amendment #2

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21379 received three readings.

8.3

Bylaw 21380 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #5

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21380 received three readings.

8.4

Bylaw 21381 - To amend Revised Bylaw 17079, City of Edmonton Waste Services Project, NW ECO Station, Amendment #2

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

  That Bylaw 21381 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21381 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21381 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 21381 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.5

Bylaw 21384 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #4

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

  That Bylaw 21384 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.6

Bylaw 21409 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, purchase and finance City Operations Project, Growth Buses

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

  That Bylaw 21409 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21409 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)

8.7

Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21337 received three readings.

8.8

Bylaw 21368 - To Designate the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre/Coronation Pool as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21368 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of items 9.1 and 9.3.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:14 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:59 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

  
  

9.1

Procurement Update

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

• S. Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Himmel, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Pooli, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the recommendations outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 27, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03348, be approved.
  2. That the January 27, 2026, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03348 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 29 (advice from officials), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.2

Investment Opportunity

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

1. That the actions set out in Attachment 2 of the January 21, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03378, be approved.
2. That the January 21, 2026, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03378 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 32 (privileged information) of the Access to Information Act.

9.3

City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Process

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:47 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 5:03 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Option 1 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 27, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03403, be approved.
  2. That the January 27, 2026, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03403 remain private subject to sections 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

  In Favour (13)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

City Policy C603 - Events Policy, Community Legacy Review (R. Clarke)

Councillor R. Clarke stated that at the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration review City Policy C603 - Events Policy, and provide a report with recommended updates and amendments, including the addition of a requirement for major event organizers to include a community legacy project for every event. 

• Notice of Motion Given: December 8, 2025, City Council
• Laid Over: January 27/28, 2026, City Council to February 17/18, 2026, City Council

10.2

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act and Alberta Disability Assistance Program (K. Tang)

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

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the Government of Alberta to immediately pause implementation of the recent changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act and Alberta Disability Assistance Program; and further, that the Government of Alberta undertake meaningful, accessible consultation with persons with disabilities, advocacy organizations, and community partners; and finally, that the Province publicly report on the social and economic impacts of these changes prior to moving forward.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.3

Removal of Restrictive Covenants and Exclusivity Controls for Grocery Stores (M. Janz)

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the provincial government to enable grocery store competition via the removal of restrictive covenants and exclusivity controls for grocery stores via the Land Titles Act or other legislation.

• Notice of Motion Given: December 16, 2025, City Council
• Laid Over: January 27/28, 2026, City Council to February 17/18, 2026, City Council

10.4

Options for Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Delivery (J. Morgan)

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

That Administration, as part of the upcoming review of Council Policy C409K - Snow and Ice Control Policy, include options, risk analysis, operationalization timelines and resource implications for different or innovative operational tactics, including but not limited to calcium chloride (CaCl) application to roadways, to improve Snow and Ice Control Service delivery.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 19, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee
• Laid Over: January 27/28, 2026, City Council to February 17/18, 2026, City Council

10.5

Snow and Ice Control Surge Capacity Strategy (A. Paquette)

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

That Administration provide a report, based on public feedback and industry best practices, outlining options, costs and implications for a Snow and Ice Control Surge Capacity strategy to ensure timely service delivery during unexpected or extreme precipitation events, including:

1. an operational analysis of projected extreme weather frequency based on current climate modeling and climate data;
2. mechanisms to scale resources, including but not limited to, on-call private contracting and emergency procurement, to meet services levels outlined in the SNIC Administrative Procedures when accumulation exceeds City-owned and standard contract capacity;
3. specific strategies to prioritize accessibility with consideration of the active pathway network in areas of high Social Vulnerability Index during these surge events, including but not limited to more proactive crosswalk and access point windrow removal and clearing;
4. any other strategies or enhancements that could improve service delivery; and 

return to the August 18, 2026, City Council meeting.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 20, 2026, Urban Planning Committee
• Laid Over: January 27/28, 2026, City Council to February 17/18, 2026, City Council

10.6

Backroads Reclamation (A. Stevenson)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador
  1. That the Urban Planning and Economy 2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $75,000 on a one-time basis with funding from the 2026 Council Contingency to provide funding support for Backroads Reclamation to undertake their Wood Recycling Facility.
  2. That the City Manager enter into a municipal funding agreement with Backroads Reclamation in form and content agreeable to the City Manager, including a condition that the facility be located within City of Edmonton boundaries.
• Moved by: M. Elliott
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Motion on the Floor be postponed to the February 17/18, 2026, City Council meeting.

  Motion on the Floor

  Moved A. Stevenson - A. Salvador (Made at the January 27/28, 2026, City Council meeting):

  1. That the Urban Planning and Economy 2026 operating expenditure budget be increased by $75,000 on a one-time basis with funding from the 2026 Council Contingency to provide funding support for Backroads Reclamation to undertake their Wood Recycling Facility.
  2. That the City Manager enter into a municipal funding agreement with Backroads Reclamation in form and content agreeable to the City Manager, including a condition that the facility be located within City of Edmonton boundaries.

  Due Date: February 17/18, 2026, City Council

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	A. Stevenson

  Carried (11 to 1)

10.7

Review of Traffic Bylaw 5590: Enforcement Trends, Penalty Efficacy, and Deterrence Strategies (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 efficacy of Traffic Bylaw 5590 enforcement and penalty structures, including but not limited to:

• enforcement information from 2015 to 2025, including annual ticket volumes, most frequent offences, and key drivers of change in enforcement trends;
• a review of fine adjustments under Bylaw 5590, including when each fine amount was established or last adjusted, how their real value has changed over time, and any implications for deterrence;
• options to maintain the intended effectiveness of fines over time, including indexation using Consumer Price Inflation and/or other appropriate indicators; 
• recommendations for policy, bylaw, and/or fine schedule amendments to support deterrence and long-term efficacy; and

return to the June 8, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 21, 2026, Executive Committee
• Laid Over: January 27/28, 2026, City Council to February 17/18, 2026, City Council

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor A. Knack asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026.