Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

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River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Present:
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • and A. Paquette 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgment

 

Councillor K. Principe called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee 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

 

Councillor K. Principe conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

Councillors T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Tang and J. Wright; and R. Yusuf, B. Webster and S. Parsons, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

This item has attachments. 
1.Selection Sheet _ June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee.pdf
2.Summary of Agenda Changes _ June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee.pdf

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • Moved by:J. Rice

    That the June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Deletion:

    • 7.3 Community Sandbox Program Review 
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPSC_May31_2023 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPSC NR_Jun05_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:A. Knack

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • May 31, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee
    • June 5, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular 
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

There were no Protocol Items.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5 and 8.1.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

 

All items were selected for debate.

2.3
Requests to Speak

 
  • Moved by:K. Principe

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

    • 7.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption
      1. R. Schindler, Alberta Health Services
      2. C. Sikora, Alberta Health Services
      3. R. Sorensen, Action on Smoking and Health Canada
      4. A. Nanda, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Society
    • 7.2 Snow and Ice Control 2022-23 Winter Season Results
    • 8.1 Bylaw Enforcement and Ticketing during Phase 2 Parking Bans (E. Rutherford) 
      1. T. LaRiviere, Accessibility Advisory Committee
    • 7.4 Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies - Update
      1. G. Salvalaggio
      2. S. Suazo, Alberta Alliance Who Advocate and Educate Responsibly (AAWEAR)
      3. C. Nanteza, Alberta Alliance Who Advocate and Educate Responsibly (AAWEAR)
    • 7.5 Multi - Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem
      1. F. Ricard, STREET Program - Creating Hope Society
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Principe

    That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following additional speaker:

    • 7.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption
      1. O. Yaqub, Islamic Family
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

2.4
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 
  • Moved by:K. Principe

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

    • 7.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption - First item of business
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

3.
Councillor Inquiries

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.
Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

 

4.1
Implementation of the Edmonton Transit System Safety Plan

 

This report is scheduled to be dealt with at the July 4/5, 2023, City Council meeting.

Due Date: July 4/5, 2023, City Council

4.2
Cost Sharing Partnerships with Organizations to Increase Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots in the Downtown Area

 

This report is scheduled to be dealt with at the July 11, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

Due Date: July 11, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

4.3
Community Park Amenities Program

 

This report is scheduled to be dealt with at the July 11, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

Due Date: July 11, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

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
Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption

This item has attachments. 
1.UPE01602 Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption.pdf
2.UPE01602 Attachment 1 - Jurisdictional Scan Summary - Indoor Shisha Consumption.pdf
3.UPE01602 Attachment 2 - Review of Engineering Report.pdf
4.UPE01602 Attachment 3 - AHS Responses to Discussion on Indoor Consumption of Shisha.pdf
5.UPE01602 Attachment 4 - 2023 Indoor Shisha Engagement - What We Heard Report.pdf
6.PRESENTATION 7.1 UPE01602 Indoor Shisha Report Presentation.pdf
7.7.1 - AHS Public Presentation - Indoor Shisha Consumption Bylaw Amendment (RSchindler, June 19 2023).pptx.pdf
8.7.1 - AHS Public Presentation - Indoor Shisha Consumption Bylaw Amendment (CSikora, June 19 2023).pptx.pdf

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

  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

  • R. Sorensen, Action on Smoking and Health Canada

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • R. Schindler, Alberta Health Services
  • C. Sikora, Alberta Health Services
  • A. Nanda, Edmonton Hookah Cultural Society
  • O. Yaqub, Islamic Family

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Hodgson-Mousseau, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:J. Rice

    That the June 19, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01602, be received for information. 

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions. 

    Amendment:

    Moved by:A. Knack

    That "Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council" be inserted before "That the June 19, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01602, be received for information."

    In Favour (3)A. Knack, A. Paquette, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)J. Rice
    Carried (3 to 1)

  • Motion as Amended, put:

    Moved by:J. Rice

    That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    That the June 19, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01602, be received for information.

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

7.2
Snow and Ice Control 2022-23 Winter Season Results

This item has attachments. 
1.CO01733 Snow and Ice Control 2022-23 Winter Season Results Council Report.pdf
2.CO01733 Attachment 1 - Snow and Ice Control - Operational Performance (2022-23).pdf
3.CO01733 Attachment 2 - Snow and Ice Control Budget (2022-26).pdf
4.PRESENTATION Item 7.2 CO01733 _ Item 8.1 CO01824 - Snow and Ice Control 2022-23 Winter Season Results and Bylaw.pdf

Items 7.2 and 8.1 were dealt with together.

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

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • K. Scott, Community Services
  • C. McKeown, City Operations

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • T. LaRiviere, Accessibility Advisory Committee

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • K. Scott, Community Services
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • V. Dacyk, City Operations
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    1. That Administration engage with the Accessibility Advisory Committee to seek input on a communication plan for the Snow and Ice Control Program.
    2. That Administration develop a communication plan to better support parking ban compliance in residential areas.
    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

7.3
Community Sandbox Program Review

 

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

7.4
Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies - Update

This item has attachments. 
1.CS01220REV Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies - Update.pdf
2.CS01220REV Attachment 1 - Examples of Existing Drug Checking Services.pdf
3.Public Presentation AAWEAR Drug Checking Presentation Slides_COE_June_19_2023.pdf

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • S. Suazo, The Alberta Alliance Who Advocate and Educate Responsibly (AAWEAR)
  • C. Nanteza, The Alberta Alliance Who Advocate and Educate Responsibly (AAWEAR)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Hawrelak, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • Moved by:J. Rice

    That the June 19, 2023, Community Services report CS01220REV, be received for information. 

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

7.5
Multi - Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem

This item has attachments. 
1.CS01453 Multi - Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem Council Report .pdf
2.CS01453 Attachment 1 - Outreach Consultations - Types of Outreach and Programs (FTE).pdf
3.CS01453 Attachment 2 - What We Heard Outreach Ecosystem.pdf
4.PRESENTATION Item 7.5 CS01453 Multi-disciplinary and outreach ecosystem.pdf

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • F. Ricard, STREET Program - Creating Hope Society

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • J. Tkachuk, Community Services
  • C. Beaton, Community Services
  • Moved by:J. Rice

    That the June 19, 2023, Community Services report CS01453, be received for information. 

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

8.
Responses to Councillor Inquiries

 

8.1
Bylaw Enforcement and Ticketing during Phase 2 Parking Bans (E. Rutherford)

This item has attachments. 
1.CO01824 Bylaw Enforcement and Ticketing during Phase 2 Parking Bans (E. Rutherford) - Report .pdf
2.CO01824 Attachment 1 - Phase 2 Parking Ban Process.pdf

Items 7.2 and 8.1 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:J. Rice

    That the June 19, 2023, City Operations report CO01824, be received for information

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (4 to 0)

9.
Private Reports

 

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.
Motions Pending

 

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

Councillor K. Principe asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023.

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