City Council Minutes

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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 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis 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 Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2
Roll Call

 

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

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

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

    That the April 3/4, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 8.9 Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw
    • 9.2 City Auditor Recruitment Update #6 - Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee report
      - Attachment 2
      (Private pursuant to sections 17, 19 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.3 Office of the Mayor - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.4 Collective Bargaining Update
      (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 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)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the following items be dealt with together:

    • 7.3 Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options
    • 7.4 2024 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere
    • 7.5 Residential Incentive Program Options
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCNR_Mar05_2024 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CCPH_Mar11_2024 - English.pdf
3.Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Mar12_2024 - English.pdf
4.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special City Council_Mar20_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • March 5, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular
    • March 11, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
    • March 12-14, 2024, City Council
    • March 20/22, 2024, Special City Council
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

1.5.1
City Hall Re-opening (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the re-opening of City Hall and welcomed all the people who attended the re-opening. Council expressed their appreciation to the many people and departments that contributed to the response and recovery and whose bravery and quick decision-making secured the building and its people on January 23.

1.5.2
Holyrood School (A. Salvador)

 

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 3 class from Holyrood School in Ward Métis and their teacher, S. Barry.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.9, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 7.1 Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces
    • 7.2 Options to Address Surface Parking Lots in Centre City and The Quarters - Recommended Regulatory Options
    • 9.1 City Auditor Recruitment Update #5
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

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:A. Paquette

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

    • 9.4 Collective Bargaining Update - First item of business, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
    • 9.3 Office of the Mayor - Verbal report - Second item of business, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw - Third item of business, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
    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 the following item be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda:

    • 8.9 Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw - 3:45 p.m., on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, 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:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20796 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, Fort Edmonton Management Company
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20739 - To amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Project - Planning and Design, Amendment #3
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20740 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL, Amendment #7
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.2 Bylaw 20739 - To amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Project - Planning and Design, Amendment #3
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20740 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL, Amendment #7
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20737 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 99 Street and Judy Padua Way Streetscape & Waterproofing
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20738 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Beaver Hills  House/Michael Phair Parks Upgrades
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.2 Bylaw 20739 - To amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Project - Planning and Design, Amendment #3
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20740 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL, Amendment #7
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.2 Bylaw 20739 - To amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Project - Planning and Design, Amendment #3
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20740 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL, Amendment #7
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20737 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 99 Street and Judy Padua Way Streetscape & Waterproofing
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20738 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Beaver Hills  House/Michael Phair Parks Upgrades
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1
    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)

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
Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces

This item has attachments. 
1.Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces Committee Report.pdf
2.CS01972 Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces Council Report .pdf
3.Attachment 1_ Cross-Jurisdictional Scan of Exisiting 2SLGBTQIA+ Policies_Strategies_Committees.pdf
4.Attachment 2_ Engagement Plan Overview.pdf
5.Attachment 3_ Potential Resource Requirements for 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee and Action Plan.pdf

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

That the 2024 operating budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $155,000 on a one-time basis, with funding from Council Contingency, to fund 2SLGBTQIA+ engagement contract work and support FTE as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 18, 2024, Community Services report CS01972.

7.2
Options to Address Surface Parking Lots in Centre City and The Quarters - Recommended Regulatory Options

This item has attachments. 
1.Urban Planning Committee Report 2 - UPE01557rev - Options to Address Surface Parking Lots in Centre City and The Quarters.pdf
2.UPE01557rev Options to Address Surface Parking Lots in Centre City and The Quarters - Recommended Regulatory Options.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - UPE01557rev - Site Improvements.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - UPE01557rev - Enforcement Approach.pdf

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

That Administration develop a limited program as outlined in the March 19, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01557rev, to regulate Centre City surface parking lots for a time limited period and to reprioritize resources within the development compliance and enforcement program to allow sufficient compliance activities.

7.3
Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options

This item has attachments. 
1.Exec Committee Report 3 - Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options.pdf
2.UPE02198 Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - UPE02198 - Background on 2021 Edmonton Economic Recovery Construction Grant.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - UPE02198 - Draft 2024 Downtown Residential Developent Incentive Policy.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - UPE02198 - Draft 2024 Downtown Residential Development Incentive Program Guide.pdf

Items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 were dealt with together.

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

  • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Ashmore, Employee and Legal Services
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy End Date Extension

    That Administration provide a report outlining the options, analysis and engagement with the Province to extend the end date for the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy beyond 2034, including a recommendation of new catalyst projects, including the Winspear Centre, and financial analysis for this extension, and return to Committee.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Executive Committee

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)J. Wright
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration provide a report outlining economic conditions, return on investment, policy and program guidelines for the Downtown Residential Development Incentive Grant, based on the Lump Sum option, as outlined in the March 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02198, including funding options, and return to Committee in third quarter 2024.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, the above-noted motion was replaced with the following:

    That Administration provide a report with policy and program guidelines, including economic conditions and return on investment, for the Downtown Residential Development Incentive Grant, based on the Lump Sum option, as outlined in the March 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02198, including funding options, and return to Council in third quarter 2024.

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (11 to 1)

    City Council met in private at 3:01 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • C. Ashmore, Employee and Legal Services
    • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
    • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services

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

    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 4:44 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.


  • Motion, put:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration provide a report with policy and program guidelines, including economic conditions and return on investment, for the Downtown Residential Development Incentive Grant, based on the Lump Sum option, as outlined in the March 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02198, including funding options, and return to Council in third quarter 2024.

    In Favour (5)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (8)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 8)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    The Quarters and Belvedere Community Revitalization Levies Boundary and End Date Review

    That Administration provide a report outlining the options, analysis and engagement with the Province to extend the end date and boundaries for the The Quarters and Belvedere Community Revitalization Levies beyond their current end dates, including a recommendation of new catalyst projects and financial analysis for this extension, and return to Committee.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Executive Committee

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

7.4
2024 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere

This item has attachments. 
1.Exec Committee Report 4 - 2024 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere.pdf
2.UPE02234 2024 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - UPE02234 - Community Revitalization Levy Catalyst Projects Update.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - UPE02234 - Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy - Financial Projections.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - UPE02234 - The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy - Financial Projections.pdf
6.Attachment 4 - UPE02234 - Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy - Financial Projections.pdf

Items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 were dealt with together.

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

    That Attachment 5 of the March 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02234 remain private pursuant to sections 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

7.5
Residential Incentive Program Options

This item has attachments. 
1.Exec Committee Report 5 - Residential Incentive Program Options.pdf
2.UPE02298 Residential Incentive Program Options.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - UPE02298 - Map of Capital City Downtown CRL Area.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - UPE02298 - Downtown CRL Catalyst Project Priorities.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - UPE02298 - Impact to CRL Expenses and Revenue.pdf

Items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 were dealt with together.

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

    That Attachment 1 of the March 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02298 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

8.
Bylaws

 

8.1
Bylaw 20796 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, Fort Edmonton Management Company

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - FCS02377 Bylaw 20796 to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization.pdf
2.FCS02377 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20796.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20796 received first reading.

8.2
Bylaw 20739 - To amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Project - Planning and Design, Amendment #3

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Report - FCS02306 Bylaw 20739 to amend Bylaw 18733, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project.pdf
2.FCS02306 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20739.pdf
3.FCS02306 - Attachment 2 Bylaw 18733 Redline Version.pdf
4.FCS02306 - Attachment 3 Capital Profile CM-50-5050.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20739 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20739 received three readings.

8.3
Bylaw 20740 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL, Amendment #7

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Report - FCS02307 Bylaw 20740 to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, City of Edmonton.pdf
2.FCS02307 - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20740 .pdf
3.FCS02307 - Attachment 2 Revised Bylaw 18985 Redline Version .pdf
4.FCS02307 - Attachment 3 Capital Profiles.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20740 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20740 received three readings.

8.4
Bylaw 20737 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 99 Street and Judy Padua Way Streetscape & Waterproofing

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Report - FCS02256rev Bylaw 20737 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated.pdf
2.FCS02256rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20737.pdf
3.FCS02256rev - Attachment 2 Capital Profile 23-12-9202.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20737 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20737 received second and third readings.

8.5
Bylaw 20738 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Beaver Hills House/Michael Phair Parks Upgrades

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Report - FCS02257rev Bylaw 20738 to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance.pdf
2.FCS02257rev - Attachment 1 Bylaw 20738.pdf
3.FCS02257rev - Attachment 2 Capital Profile 23-30-9322.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20738 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20738 received second and third readings.

8.6
Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093

This item has attachments. 
1.Urban Planning Committee Report 1 - UPE02204 - Bylaw 20743 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093_.pdf
2.Report - UPE02204 - Omnibus Amendment to Drainage Bylaw 18093.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - UPE02204 - Bylaw 20743.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - UPE02204 - Redline.pdf
5.Attachment 3 - UPE02204 - Summary of Proposed Drainage Bylaw 18093 Amendments (1).pdf
6.Signed Bylaw 20743 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20743 received three readings.

8.7
Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects

This item has attachments. 
1.Executive Committee Report 1 - Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street.pdf
2.IIS02018 Bylaw 20601 - Closure of Vehicular Accesses to Titled Parcels for 86 Street and 95 Avenue Renewal Projects.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - IIS02018 - Bylaw 20601.pdf
4.Signed Bylaw 20601 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20601 received three readings.

8.8
Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1

This item has attachments. 
1.Executive Committee Report 2 - Bylaw 20710 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource.pdf
2.UPE02217 Bylaw 20710 Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - UPE02217 - Bylaw to Designate the Coates Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource - Amendment No. 1.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - UPE02217 - Location Map.pdf
5.Signed Bylaw 20710 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20710 received three readings.

8.9
Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Report - OCC02437 - Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Bylaw 20815 - City Manager Recruitment Committee Bylaw.pdf
3.Signed Bylaw 20815 - Published April 4, 2024.pdf

City Council met in private at 3:01 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, for the discussion of items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 and continued to meet in private pursuant to section 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 8.9.

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • T. Ward, Acting City Clerk
  • N. Jacobsen, Acting Deputy City Clerk

City Council met in public at 4:44 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under item 7.3 - Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options.

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

    That Bylaw 20815 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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 20815 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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 20815 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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Bylaw 20815 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 Councillors be appointed to the City Manager Recruitment Committee:

    • Councillor Tim Cartmell
    • Councillor Andrew Knack
    • Councillor Karen Principe
    • Councillor Keren Tang
    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
    1. That Attachment 2 be added to the April 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02437.
    2. That Attachment 2 of the April 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02437 remain private pursuant to section 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) 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.
Private Reports

 

9.1
City Auditor Recruitment Update #5

 

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 outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 29, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02364, be approved.
  2. That the February 29, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02364 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.2
City Auditor Recruitment Update #6

 

City Council met in private at 3:01 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, for the discussion of items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 and continued to meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.2.

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

  • T. Ward, Acting City Clerk

City Council met in public at 4:44 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

*Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under item 7.3 - Downtown Residential Development Property Tax Options.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02422, be approved.
    2. That the March 22, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02422 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    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
    1. That the April 12, 2024, City Auditor Recruitment Committee meeting be cancelled.
    2. That a Special City Council meeting be called on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the purpose of City Auditor Recruitment Update.
    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
Office of the Mayor - Verbal report

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 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 11:13 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

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

    • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

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

    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 12:02 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.


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

    That Eddie Robar be appointed as Interim City Manager, effective immediately, until a permanent City Manager is appointed or until Council provides further direction, whichever is earlier.

    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)

9.4
Collective Bargaining Update

This item has attachments. 
1.ELS02427 Collective Bargaining Update Council Report Attachment 1.pdf
2.9.4 ELS02427 Collective Bargaining Update (In Public) OCC Presentation.pdf

*Clerk's note: Administration provided a public presentation prior to moving in private.

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

  • E. Robar, Acting City Manager
  • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

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

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 9:56 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

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

    • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • E. Robar, Acting City Manager
    • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
    • H. Hamilton, Chief Communications Officer

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

    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 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.


  • Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52, dated March 14, 2024, and contained in Attachment 1 of the April 3, 2024, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02427, be ratified. 
    2. That the April 3, 2024, Employee and Legal Services report ELS02427, except Attachment 1, remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (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

This item has attachments. 
1.Motions Pending Report.pdf

10.1
Blueprint for More and Better Housing Report Municipal Recommendations Memo (A. Salvador)

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

    That Administration provide a memo that outlines the municipal recommendations contained in the Task Force for Housing and Climate’s Blueprint for More and Better Housing report, including a summary of actions the City has been implementing, and identifies which recommendations could be considered to complement the City’s existing policy and strategy direction.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

11.1
Amendments to Bylaw 20002 - Business Licence Bylaw (M. Janz)

 

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

That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 20002, Business Licence Bylaw, to require Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term) licensees to remain on the premises while operating the business.

  • Notice of Motion Given: April 3, 2024, City Council

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

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