City Council Minutes

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Metis Homelands. 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.

*Clerk's note: The May 16, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: May 16, 2023 and May 17, 2023.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.2 Council Member Appointment Reporting
    - Attachments 7 to 24
  • 7.3 Edmonton's Approach (2023/24) - Supporting Those Experiencing Homelessness - Additional Information
  • 10. Motions Pending 
    - 10.1 Community Based Budgeting Strategy (A.Paquette)

  Replacement reports:

  • 7.2 Council Member Appointment Reporting
    - Office of the City Clerk report OCC01817
  • 7.3 Edmonton's Approach (2023/24) - Supporting Those Experiencing Homelessness - Additional Information
    - Page 8

  Deletion:

  • 9.1 Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone Water Intake - Project

  In Favour (12)

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

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

  That the following items be postponed to the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting:

  • 7.4 City Plan - New Urban Trees
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20388 - Amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  *Clerk's note: Items 7.4 and 8.11 were considered but not finished. At the May 17, 2023, City Council continuation meeting, City Council passed the motion to postpone them to the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting. It will be included on that meeting agenda under the Unfinished Business section.

  
  

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • April 24, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
  • April 25, 2023, City Council

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Royal Architecture Institute of Canada Advocate for Architecture Award recipient - Carol Bélanger (S. Hamilton)

Councillor S. Hamilton, on behalf City Council, recognized City of Edmonton architect, Carol Bélanger. At the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada conference in Calgary, Carol was celebrated for significant public contribution to the advancement of Canadian architecture through advocacy, patronage, and other forms of support.

1.5.2

Council Internship Pilot Program (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the 13 youth interns, who are part of the Council Internship Pilot Program recently launched in City Hall. The pilot program, under the Anti-Racism Strategy, helps to increase access and opportunity for equity-deserving youth with the City of Edmonton.

1.5.3

Hilwie Hamdon School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Hilwie Hamdon School in Ward Anirniq.

1.5.4

Keheewin School (A. Knack)

Deputy Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Keheewin School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teacher, E. Moubarak.

1.5.5

Ecole Notre-Dame School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Ecole Notre-Dame School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teachers, R. Tsobgang and M. Croteau.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.5, 8.11, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 Council Member Appointment Reporting
  • 7.6 National Housing Co-Investment Fund Contribution

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

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 day on the agenda:

  • 7.1 Monthly Update on Operating Budget Amendment 12 - Verbal report - Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • 9.2 City Manager Update - Verbal report - Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • 9.3 Corporate Governance - Verbal report - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

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

  • 7.1 Monthly Update on Operating Budget Amendment 12 - Verbal report - First item of business, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • 9.2 City Manager Update - Verbal report - Second item of business, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • 9.3 Corporate Governance - Verbal report - Third item of business, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaw be read a first time:

  • 8.3 Bylaw 20488 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240, 20048 and 20217, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.6 Bylaw 20425 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Balwin and Belvedere Revitalization
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20426 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Energy Center #4 - Blatchford Renewable Energy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20436 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Transportation: Planning and Design – Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20441 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, LRT Preliminary Design: Metro Line: Blatchford to Campbell Road
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20442 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.6 Bylaw 20425 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Balwin and Belvedere Revitalization
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20426 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Energy Center #4 - Blatchford Renewable Energy
  • 8.8 Bylaw 20436 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Transportation: Planning and Design – Growth
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20441 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, LRT Preliminary Design: Metro Line: Blatchford to Campbell Road
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20442 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.12 Bylaw 20428 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 71 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20451 - Access Closures to Support 2023 Roadway Construction

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.12 Bylaw 20428 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 71 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20451 - Access Closures to Support 2023 Roadway Construction

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.12 Bylaw 20428 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 71 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20451 - Access Closures to Support 2023 Roadway Construction

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.12 Bylaw 20428 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 71 to Bylaw 6894
  • 8.13 Bylaw 20451 - Access Closures to Support 2023 Roadway Construction

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

4.1

Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report

This report is to be dealt with at the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting.

Due Date: June 13, 2023, City Council

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

Monthly Update on Operating Budget Amendment 12 - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

City Council met in private at 10:32 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• C. Taylor, Acting Deputy City Manager, Employee Services

City Council met in public at 4:38 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under section 9. Private Reports.

• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01819, be received for information.
  2. That the private discussion on the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01819 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.2

Council Member Appointment Reporting

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

That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01817, be received for information.

7.3

Edmonton's Approach (2023/24) - Supporting Those Experiencing Homelessness - Additional Information

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• J. Liddle, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the Social Development Branch 2023 operating expenditure budget be increased by $4.08 million on a one-time basis, spent over a multi-year period, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to fund the projects outlined in Attachments 3 and 4. 
  2. That a subsidy agreement between the City of Edmonton and Bissell Centre to provide day services at Bissell Centre Community Space, for an amount not exceeding $2.29 million as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 16, 2023, Community Services report CS01762rev, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
  3. That a subsidy agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Boyle Street Service Society to provide day shelter and other services for an amount not exceeding $1.79 million as outlined in Attachment 4 of the May 16, 2023, Community Services report CS01762rev, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Premier and the Minister of Seniors Community and Social Services to request sufficient sustainable ongoing Funding for Day Shelter Support and Additional Bridge Housing Spaces as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 16, 2023, Community Services report CS01762rev and provide a detailed update on the implementation of the Minister's Homeless Task Force recommendations that were released in October 22, 2022.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.4

City Plan - New Urban Trees

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. McKeown, City Operations
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Beare, City Operations

• Motion 1:

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

  Collaborative Highway 2 Roadway Beautification

  1. That Administration work with key partners, the Government of Alberta and regional municipalities on a roadway beautification plan through tree planting on highway 2 from the Edmonton International Airport and into Edmonton on Gateway Blvd and report back to Committee.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  2. That Administration review the unfunded service packages detailed in Attachment 3 of the May 2, 2023, City Operations report CO01328 related to tree planting/forest growth, preservation and ongoing maintenance and include updated unfunded service packages and capital profiles for the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustment deliberations as appropriate.

  Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustments

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

• Motion 2:

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

  Trees on Public and Private Property

  That Administration provide a report outlining the roadmap of current programs, projects and initiatives to support the planting (expansion), maintenance and retention of trees on public and private property including data collection, ongoing monitoring and reporting.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

• Motion 3:

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

  That Administration provide a report, including draft options, outlining the appropriate mechanism to preserve trees during demolition and new construction across Edmonton and that the options may include bylaws, permitting or policy recommendations.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  *Clerk's note: At the June 13/14, 2023, City Council meeting, City Council passed a motion to substitute Motion 3 - see final wording of Motion 3 under item 6.2 "Motion 3, as Amended, put" in the June 13/14, 2023, City Council minutes.

• Amendment 1 to Motion 3:

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

  That "during demolition and new construction", after "preserve trees", be deleted.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	S. Hamilton, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 3)

  *Clerk's note: At the June 13/14, 2023, City Council meeting, the above-noted Amendment 1 to Motion 3 was reconsidered and was subsequently withdrawn by Councillor A. Salvador, with the unanimous consent of City Council - see item 6.2 in the June 13/14, 2023, City Council minutes.

  
  

• Motion 3 as Amended:

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

  That Administration provide a report, including draft options, outlining the appropriate mechanism to preserve trees in private land across Edmonton and that the options may include bylaws, permitting or policy recommendations.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  *Clerk's note 1: With the unanimous consent of City Council, "in private land" was added after "preserve trees".

  *Clerk's note 2: At the June 13/14, 2023, City Council meeting, City Council passed a motion to substitute Motion 3 - see final wording of Motion 3 under item 6.2 "Motion 3, as Amended, put" in the June 13/14, 2023, City Council minutes.

  
  

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Amendment 2 to Motion 3:

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

  Amendment on the Floor:

  Moved E. Rutherford - A. Knack (Made at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting):

  That “data collection” be inserted after “including” and “immediate changes to start to capture the scope and scale of tree loss on private property be inserted after “ policy recommendations”, so that the motion reads:

  That Administration provide a report including data collection, draft options, outlining the appropriate mechanism to preserve trees on private land across Edmonton and that the options may include bylaws, permitting or policy recommendations and immediate changes to start to capture the scope and scale of tree loss on private property.

  *Clerk's note 1: This item, Motion 3 and the above-noted Amendment 2 on the floor was considered but not finished. It will be included on the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda under the Unfinished Business Section.

  *Clerk's note 2: At the June 13/14, 2023, City Council meeting, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the above-noted Amendment 2 to Motion 3, with the unanimous consent of City Council - see item 6.2 in the June 13/14, 2023, City Council minutes.

  
  

7.5

Capital Line South Extension Update

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  1. That Administration provide a report outlining options including cost analysis:

  1. For the construction of the Heritage Valley North LRT Station in Phase 1 of the Capital Line South LRT Extension Project to allow for the future construction of a grade-separated Ellerslie Road crossing.
  2. As a cost reduction option, the feasibility of phased or deferring the construction of an LRT station at Twin Brooks. 

  2. That Administration provide a report outlining options, including cost analysis for the construction of a sound barrier/fence along 111 Street between 23 Avenue NW and the Anthony Henday Drive to be constructed from concrete, brick, or similar materials, rather than wood, as part of Phase 1 of the Capital Line South LRT Extension Project.

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

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.5.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (12 to 1)

  City Council met in private 3:26 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:12 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice re-stated Part 1 a. of the motion so that it reads as follows:

  Part 1 a. of Motion, put (Re-stated):

  1. That Administration provide a report outlining options including cost analysis:

  1. For future construction of a grade-separated Ellerslie Road of the LRT crossing between 127 street and 135 street.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (9 to 4)
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Part 1 b. of Motion, put:

  1. That Administration provide a report outlining options including cost analysis:

  b. As a cost reduction option, the feasibility of phased or deferring the construction of an LRT station at Twin Brooks.

  In Favour (3)	T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (3 to 10)
• Moved by: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Part 2 of Motion, put:

  2. That Administration provide a report outlining options, including cost analysis for the construction of a sound barrier/fence along 111 Street between 23 Avenue NW and the Anthony Henday Drive to be constructed from concrete, brick, or similar materials, rather than wood, as part of Phase 1 of the Capital Line South LRT Extension Project.

  In Favour (3)	T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (3 to 10)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01679 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 7.5:

  Capital Line South Extension - Options and Cost Analysis for an Ellerslie Road grade separation

  1. That Administration provide a report outlining options including cost analysis for possible future construction of a grade-separated Ellerslie Road of the LRT crossing between 127 street and 135 street.

  Due Date: August 22, 2023, City Council

  2. That Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01679 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.6

National Housing Co-Investment Fund Contribution

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

1. That the 2023 revenue and expenditure operating budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $9,750,000 on a one-time basis, to be spent over a multi-year period, to recognize anticipated receipt of National Housing Co-Investment Fund Contribution from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the purpose of funding the project outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 3, 2023, Community Services report CS01793.
2. That the 2023 revenue and expenditure operating budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $3,500,000 on a one-time basis, to be spent over a multi-year period, with funding from the Affordable Housing Reserve for the City contribution towards the project outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 3, 2023, Community Services report CS01793.
3. That a subsidy funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, not to exceed $13,250,000, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 3, 2023, Community Services report CS01793, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
4. That capital profile 23-90-4101 - Social Housing Capital Renewal Project (City-Owned Sites) be increased by $9,800,000 ($5,000,000 in 2023 and $4,800,000 in 2024) to fund the project outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 3, 2023, Community Services report CS01793, with funding from the National Housing Co-Investment Fund Contribution from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
5. That an affordable housing capital improvement agreement between the City of Edmonton and Civida, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 3, 2023, Community Services report CS01793, be approved for an amount not to exceed $20,300,000, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20452 - Spring 2023 General Repealing Bylaw

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Smith, Community Services
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That Bylaw 20452 be read a first time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20452 be read a second time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20452 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20452 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the City Policy listed in Attachment 2 of the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01652, be repealed.
  2. That the motions listed in Attachment 3 of the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01652, be rescinded.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.2

Bylaw 20513 - City Auditor Recruitment Committee Bylaw

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

  That Bylaw 20513 be read a first time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20513 be read a second time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20513 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Bylaw 20513 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following be appointed to the City Auditor Recruitment Committee:

  • Councillor K. Principe
  • Councillor J. Rice
  • Councillor A. Stevenson
  • Councillor J. Wright

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.3

Bylaw 20488 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240, 20048 and 20217, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20488 received first reading.

8.4

Bylaw 20421 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, LRV Replacements

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  That Bylaw 20421 be read a second time.

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That Bylaw 20421 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.5

Bylaw 20392 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

  That Bylaw 20392 be read a second time.

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

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

  That Bylaw 20392 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

8.6

Bylaw 20425 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Balwin and Belvedere Revitalization

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20425 received second and third readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20426 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Energy Center #4 - Blatchford Renewable Energy

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20426 received second and third readings.

8.8

Bylaw 20436 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Transportation: Planning and Design – Growth

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20436 received second and third readings.

8.9

Bylaw 20441 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, LRT Preliminary Design: Metro Line: Blatchford to Campbell Rd

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20441 received second and third readings.

8.10

Bylaw 20442 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20442 received second and third readings.

8.11

Bylaw 20388 - Amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400

This item was postponed to the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

*Clerk's note: The May 16, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01189rev was considered but not finished. It will be included on the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda under the Unfinished Business section.

8.12

Bylaw 20428 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 - Amendment No. 71 to Bylaw 6894

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20428 received three readings.

8.13

Bylaw 20451 - Access Closures to Support 2023 Roadway Construction

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20451 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  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 7.1, 9.2 and 9.3.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:32 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:38 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

  
  

9.1

Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone Water Intake Project

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

9.2

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager

*Clerk's note: Item 9.2 was discussed in private in the Councillors' Boardroom.

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01906, be received for information.
  2. That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01906 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.3

Corporate Governance - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• M. Bennett, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01909, be received for information.
  2. That the May 16, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01909 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 (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Community Based Budgeting Strategy (A. Paquette)

Councillor A. Paquette stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the May 10, 2023, Council Services Committee meeting.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023.