Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

1:30 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• T. Cartmell, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Sohi, 
• K. Tang, 
• and J. Wright

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgment 

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2022, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor T. Cartmell conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee. 

Mayor A. Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillor M. Janz was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors S. Hamilton, A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson; and E. Norton, J. Shearer, J. Abekah and C. Martin, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the October 25/28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 10.1 Bylaw Amendment for Indoor Shisha Consumption (J. Wright)

  Replacement report:

  • 7.2 2022 Anti-racism Grants Program Recommendations
    - Community Services report CS01365

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the October 11/14, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Neil MacLean (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, paid tribute to the late N. MacLean, who served as Executive Director of the Mustard Seed. In addition to his work with community organizations, N. MacLean had a coaching career that stretched over 40 years in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. 
 

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.3 License Agreement with Edmonton Minor Hockey Association - 2022-23 Ice Hockey Arena Rentals
  • 7.4 Housing Redevelopment Grant Program Update

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.1 Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre Update

  1. L. Cardinal (to answer questions only)
  2. T. Shaw
  3. G. Bosgoed
  4. B. Allard, Indigenous Circle Steering Committee (to answer questions only)
  5. L. Cardinal, kihciy askiy - Sacred Land
  6. C. Cunningham, Indigenous Community Wellness Circle 
  7. K. Bruno, Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre

  • 7.7 City of Edmonton and Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Collaborative Relationship Agreement

  1. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 10.1 Bylaw Amendment for Indoor Shisha Consumption (J. Wright)

  1. L. Hagen, Action on Smoking & Health Canada
  2. E. Drake, Heart & Stroke Foundation
  3. A. Nanda, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Society

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

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.

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

Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre Update

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of the delegation made a presentation:

• K. Boucher, EndPovertyEdmonton
• L. Sokoluk, New Moose Consulting

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• G. Bosgoed
• C. Cunningham, Indigenous Community Wellness Circle

The following public speakers answered questions:

• L. Cardinal
• T. Shaw
• B. Allard, Indigenous Circle Steering Committee

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Miller, Community Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

•  L. Sokoluk, New Moose Consulting
•  K. Bruno, Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01515, be received for information. 

  In Favour (3)

  T. Cartmell, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (3 to 0)

7.2

2022 Anti-racism Grants Program Recommendations

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• M. Chow, Community Services
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01365, be approved.
  2. That the remaining $89,946.19 in the Anti-Racism Grant Program be utilized in 2022 to support additional awards within the Community Safety and Well-Being Grant Program aligned to the Anti-Racism Pillar of the Community Safety and Well Being Framework.

  In Favour (3)

  T. Cartmell, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (3 to 0)

7.3

License Agreement with Edmonton Minor Hockey Association - 2022-23 Ice Hockey Arena Rentals

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

That the license agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association for arena usage for the 2022/2023 winter season, for a maximum amount of $4.35 million, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01507, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

7.4

Housing Redevelopment Grant Program Update

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

That the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01235, be received for information.

7.5

Derelict Residential and Non-Residential Properties - Grant Program and Draft Policy

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

• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  New Program with Bylaw Adjustments - Development of a Derelict Residential Subclass

  That Administration explore options for a new program with bylaw adjustments that supports the development of a derelict residential subclass using the “narrow" definition as outlined in the October 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01244, and return to Committee. 

  Due Date: February 7, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2023-2026 budget deliberations for a new program that supports the development of a derelict residential subclass using the “broad" definition, but limited to a defined area, as outlined in the October 25, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01244.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.6

Community Safety and Well-being Strategy - Federal, Provincial and Municipal Responsibilities

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01283rev, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.7

City of Edmonton and Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Collaborative Relationship Agreements

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• K. Scott, Community Services

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the collaborative relationship agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01485, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.8

Bylaw 20272 - Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 5590

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• K. Scott, Community Services
• T. Esch, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Bylaw 20272 be given the appropriate readings.

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Bylaw Amendment for Indoor Shisha Consumption (J. Wright)

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

• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• E. Drake, Heart & Stroke Foundation

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• L. Hagen, Action on Smoking & Health
• A. Nanda, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Society

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Scott, Community Services
• T. Esch, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That Administration engage with stakeholders, including Alberta Health Services to evaluate mitigation measures by the shisha industry, and provide a report with the results.

  Clerk's Note: With the unanimous consent of Community and Public Services Committee, the motion pending was restated as above.

  Not put to vote

  Councillors M. Janz and J. Wright requisitioned item 10.1 - Bylaw Amendment for Indoor Shisha Consumption (J. Wright), to the November 14, 2022, City Council meeting without a Committee recommendation.

  
  

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2022.