City Council Minutes

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

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 9:35 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The July 3, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: July 3, 2024, and July 4, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillors M. Janz, A. Paquette, K. Principe and J. Rice were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, Interim City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, M. de Guzman and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

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

  Additions:

  • 9.1 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.3 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.4 City Manager Recruitment - Update #5
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.3 Progress Update on the Blatchford Development (A. Paquette)

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • June 10, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • June 11/12, 2024, 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

Florida Panthers - Playoff Bet (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Mayor M. Ryan of Sunrise, Florida and the Florida Panthers on winning the Stanley Cup. In response to losing a bet with Mayor M. Ryan, Mayor A. Sohi wore the winning team's jersey.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.3, 7.6, 9.1, 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:

  • 7.2 Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves
  • 7.4 Residential Parking Program
  • 7.5 Reallocation of National Housing Co-Investment Repair Fund
  • 7.7 Waste Services Fiscal Policy Update
  • 7.8 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Fiscal Policy - C597A Amendment
  • 7.9 Equitable Recreation Programming Audit
  • 9.2 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations

  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: J. Rice

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

  • 9.3 City Manager Update - Verbal report - First item of business, on Thursday, July 4, 2024
  • 9.4 City Manager Recruitment - Update #5 - 3:45 p.m., on Wednesday, July 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)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the following Bylaw be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

  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: A. Salvador

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

  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: A. Salvador

  That the following Bylaw be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

  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: A. Salvador

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

  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

6.1

Bylaw 20841 - Council Code of Conduct - Procedural Amendments

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

  That the Chair of the Code of Conduct Sub-Committee, canvass Council and call a meeting for Third Quarter 2024 and that Bylaw 20841 - Council Code of Conduct - Procedural Amendments be referred to that future Code of Conduct Sub-Committee meeting, and that the Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor be invited to attend.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Code of Conduct Sub-Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

City of Edmonton - Corporate Homelessness Plan

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• H. Quan, Community Services
• R. Putt, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Homelessness and Housing Services Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Community Services report CS01759, be approved.
  2. That Administration work with the province on a transition strategy for all services, programs, and infrastructure related to housing and houselessness, shelter operations, and mental health/addictions support that are being funded by the City of Edmonton but are the jurisdiction of the Government of Alberta.

• Amendment:

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

  That "mental health/addictions support", be replaced with "mental health supports and addictions treatment".

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Homelessness and Housing Services Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Community Services report CS01759, be approved.
  2. That Administration work with the province on a transition strategy for all services, programs, and infrastructure related to housing and houselessness, shelter operations, and mental health supports and addictions treatment that are being funded by the City of Edmonton but are the jurisdiction of the Government of Alberta.

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

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion, put:

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

  1. That the Homelessness and Housing Services Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Community Services report CS01759, be approved.

  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)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

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

  2. That Administration work with the province on a transition strategy for all services, programs, and infrastructure related to housing and houselessness, shelter operations, and mental health supports and addictions treatment that are being funded by the City of Edmonton but are the jurisdiction of the Government of Alberta.

  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 7.1:

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

  1. That the Homelessness and Housing Services Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Community Services report CS01759, be approved.

  Transition Strategy for Homelessness Related Services

  2. That Administration work with the province on a transition strategy for all services, programs, and infrastructure related to housing and houselessness, shelter operations, and mental health supports and addictions treatment that are being funded by the City of Edmonton but are the jurisdiction of the Government of Alberta.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2025, Community and Public Services Committee

7.2

Review and Updates to the Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to Incorporate City Priorities, Goals and Moves

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

That the June 18, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02083, be received for information.

7.3

Growth Management Framework Update - Substantial Completion Standard - Metrics, Thresholds and Supporting Information

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That Administration move forward with pre-planning for the future growth area, including a review of land use mixes to optimize the balance of residential / non-residential land to support long term fiscal sustainability of the City as a whole, as outlined in the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02483.
  2. That Administration work with stakeholders to understand the cost of growth in the future growth area and develop a strategy on how growth can be achieved efficiently and sustainably, including but not limited to funding models and tools to support the provision of services, amenities, and infrastructure in alignment with The City Plan, and return to Committee prior to the implementation of the Administrative Standard for substantial completion.

• Amendment 1:

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That a Part 3 be added as follows:

  3. That Administration revise all future growth area thresholds to adopt a quadrant consideration in place of the current city-wide requirement.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)

• Amendment 2:

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

  That a Part 4 be added as follows:

  4. That Administration revise the substantial completion thresholds to include non-residential at development permit stage.

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

  Withdrawn

  
  

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Future Growth Area - Cost and Financial Options

  1. That Administration move forward with pre-planning for the future growth area, including a review of land use mixes to optimize the balance of residential / non-residential land to support long term fiscal sustainability of the City as a whole, as outlined in the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02483.
  2. That Administration work with stakeholders to understand the cost of growth in the future growth area and develop a strategy on how growth can be achieved efficiently and sustainably, including but not limited to funding models and tools to support the provision of services, amenities, and infrastructure in alignment with The City Plan, and return to Committee prior to the implementation of the Administrative Standard for substantial completion.
  3. That Administration revise all future growth area thresholds to adopt a quadrant consideration in place of the current city-wide requirement.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2026, Urban Planning 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 J. Wright

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

  That Administration:

  • revise the required metrics for commercial services from zoning to the issuance of building permits,
  • revise the required metrics for low-density residential from lot registrations to building permits, and;
  • analyze the implications of moving tracked metrics and associated thresholds to required metrics to support public service provision, amenities, and infrastructure in alignment with The City Plan, including but not limited to public transit, developed parks, recreation centres, fire halls, and libraries.

  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 J. Wright

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.4

Residential Parking Program

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

Residential Parking Program

That Administration: 

1. undertake focused additional public engagement on the Updated Residential Parking Program;
2. provide a report that considers current feedback received by the City and the results of public engagement and recommends potential program adjustments, including, but not limited to, fee structures, enforcement, boundaries, and hours of operation; and
3. pause further implementation of the Updated Residential Parking program until the report is considered by Committee.

Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

7.5

Reallocation of National Housing Co-Investment Repair Fund

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

1. That $3,000,000 of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund be transferred from the 2024 Social Development branch operating budget to capital profile 23-90-4101 - Social Housing Capital Renewal Project (City-Owned Sites) to fund the project outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 19, 2024, Community Services report CS02442.
2. That an amendment to the affordable housing capital improvement agreement between the City of Edmonton and Civida, for an amount not exceeding $23,300,000, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 19, 2024, Community Services report CS02442, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

7.6

Living Wage and Sustainable Procurement Updates

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  That the revised Council Policy C556C - Sustainable Procurement, as set out in Attachment 3 of the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02346, be amended by adding the following under Social Value Considerations:

  The City of Edmonton will require all procurements for contracted services to include a requirement to pay a living wage, to all employees performing work in City facilities. The definition of living wage used in all procurements for contracted services is to be consistent with City Policy C612B Living Wage for City of Edmonton Employees.
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.6.

  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 J. Wright

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 3:12 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Sohrabi, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  • S. Hughes, Employee and Legal Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • A. Sharma, City Operations
  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024.

  
  

• Motion, put:

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

  That the revised Council Policy C556C - Sustainable Procurement, as set out in Attachment 3 of the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02346, be amended by adding the following under Social Value Considerations:

  The City of Edmonton will require all procurements for contracted services to include a requirement to pay a living wage, to all employees performing work in City facilities. The definition of living wage used in all procurements for contracted services is to be consistent with City Policy C612B Living Wage for City of Edmonton Employees.

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

  Carried (9 to 3)
• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the revised Council Policy C612B - Living Wage for City of Edmonton Employees, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02346, be approved.
  2. That the revised Council Policy C556C - Sustainable Procurement, as set out in revised Attachment 3 of the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02346, be approved.
  3. That Attachment 5 of the June 19, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02346 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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 J. Wright

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

  Compliance of Contracted Services Providers with Living Wage Requirements - Annual Report

  That Administration provide an annual report on the compliance of contracted services providers with the City’s living wage requirements for contracted services, as outlined in Council Policy C556C - Sustainable Procurement, including the identification of instances of non-compliance and proposed actions to remedy non-compliance within an appropriate time frame.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, 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 J. Wright

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.7

Waste Services Fiscal Policy Update

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

That revised Waste Services Fiscal Policy C558C, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 24, 2024, City Operations report CO02410, be approved.

7.8

Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Fiscal Policy - C597A Amendment

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

That the revised Blatchford District Energy Utility Fiscal Policy C579B, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 24, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01999, be approved.

7.9

Equitable Recreation Programming Audit

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

Equitable Recreation Programming

That Administration provide a report outlining the integrated plan for equitable recreation programming, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 25, 2024, Office of the City Auditor report OCA02511, and return to Committee in March 2026.

Due Date: March 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20801 - Bylaw Amendments to Address the Sale of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20801 received three readings.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Attachment 5 of the June 17, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02268 remain private pursuant to section 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)

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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 items 9.1 and 9.4.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:59 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:29 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

  
  

9.1

Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations

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

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk
• N. Jacobsen, Legal Services

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

  That Attachments 7, 8 and 9 be added to the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02500.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the actions as outlined in Attachment 7 of the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02500, be approved.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the actions as outlined in Attachment 8 of the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02500, be approved.

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, and J. Rice

  Carried (8 to 3)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the actions as outlined in Attachment 9 of the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02500, be approved.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell

  Carried (10 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02500 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.2

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations

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 July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02501, be approved.
2. That the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02501 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
3. That Attachment 1 of the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02501 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.3

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 9.3.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 4:58 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

  *Clerk's note: Council recessed at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and reconvened in private at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024.

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

  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  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 11:23 a.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02545, be received for information.
  2. That the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02545 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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)

9.4

City Manager Recruitment - Update #5

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

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

• K. Gregor, DHR Global

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• M. Morin, DHR Global

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That the City Manager Position Profile, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02551, be approved.
  2. That the July 3, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02551 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw (S. Hamilton)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
• E. Robar, Interim City Manager

N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to require members of Council participating by video conference to have their cameras on without a virtual background when speaking to an item, voting or asking questions.
  2. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to change the distribution date for agendas from 10 clear days prior to the meeting to the Thursday prior to the meeting.

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

  
  

• Part 1 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  1. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to require members of Council participating by video conference to have their cameras on without a virtual background when speaking to an item, voting or asking questions.

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

  Carried (9 to 3)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  2. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to change the distribution date for agendas from 10 clear days prior to the meeting to the Thursday prior to the meeting.

  In Favour (7)	S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (5)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 5)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 10.1:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  Bylaw 20915 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 9

  1. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to require members of Council participating by video conference to have their cameras on without a virtual background when speaking to an item, voting or asking questions.
  2. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to change the distribution date for agendas from 10 clear days prior to the meeting to the Thursday prior to the meeting.

  Due Date: August 20, 2024, City Council

10.2

Grant Funding Agreement - Arabian Muslim Association (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the May 28-30/June 3/25-26, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.

10.3

Progress Update on the Blatchford Development (A. Paquette)

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

That Administration provide a report on:

1. the progress of the Blatchford Development including a full status of where the development is at for sales and development progress and an update on the initiatives presented at the October 13, 2023, Executive Committee meeting.
2. options that could speed up the pace of development in Blatchford including, but not limited to:
   1. exploring land sale incentives to accelerate sales and home builders incentives to accelerate homes to the market.
   2. add additional land development marketing programs on the east side and Blatchford Market areas, focusing on land around the LRT stations.
   3. strengthen online presence to broaden exposure.
   4. engage a private broker to expand the interest of the builder community.

• Notice of Motion Given: June 24, 2024, Utility Committee
• Laid Over: July 3/4, 2024, City Council to August 20/21, 2024, City Council

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

There were no Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice.

*Clerk's note: Due to time constraints, notices were not asked for.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2024.