City Council Minutes

Tuesday, September 10, 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 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 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 September 10, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: September 10, 2024, and September 11, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor T. Cartmell were absent with 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 A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the September 10/11, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.8 Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton - Verbal report
  • 8.1 Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw
  • 9.1 Intergovernmental Update - 2025 Pre-Budget Submission to the Government of Alberta
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.2 City Manager Recruitment - Update #8
    (Private pursuant to sections 16, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.2 Harcourt House Artist Run Centre - City Policy C450B (A. Stevenson)

  Deletion:

  • 7.3 Bill 20 Update and 2025 Edmonton Election Budget Adjustment

  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: J. Wright

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • August 15, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular
  • August 19, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • August 20/21, 2024, City Council
  • September 4, 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

Tribute to Cam McDonald (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, recognized C. Fraser McDonald, the former executive director of Right at Home Housing Society, who passed away on June 29, 2024. He led the organization and nearly tripled the number of housing units available to Edmontonians in need.

1.5.2

Gender Equality Week (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, recognized Gender Equality Week from September 22 to 28, 2024. The week presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the important contributions women and gender-diverse people have made to the city.

1.5.3

Firefighters’ National Memorial Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Firefighters’ National Memorial Day and Edmonton Fire Rescue Service members who devote their lives to keeping the city safe.

1.5.4

International University Students (S. Hamilton)

Councillor S. Hamilton, on behalf of City Council, recognized international university students from Ward Anirniq.

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, 7.6, 7.8, 9.1 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 7.7 2023 Alley Lighting Maintenance Tax Excess Revenue

  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

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

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

  • 9.2 City Manager Recruitment - Update #8 - First item of business, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew the motion. 

  Withdrawn

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

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

  • 9.2 City Manager Recruitment - Update #8 - 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw

  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 Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw

  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 Bylaw be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw

  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 Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw

  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

3.1

Hope Mission (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo which provides a detailed timeline of events leading up to the Hope Mission being located in Dominion Industrial and starting operations? The memo is to include, but is not limited to, meetings, correspondence, and decision points involving internal city departments such as Community Services and Urban Planning and Economy, City of Edmonton’s dealings with the property owner(s) and operator, other orders of Government or relevant parties regarding the Hope Mission operations at this location.

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

Operating Financial Update - June 30, 2024

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with and voted on together.

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

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
• E. Robar, Interim City Manager

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

• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Sparks, Employee and Legal Services
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• D. Lazenby, Office of the City Manager

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

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

  Motion on item 7.1:

  That the September 10, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02485, be received for information.

  Motion on item 7.2:

  That the September 10, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02486, be received for information.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    

  Subsequent Motion on item 7.1:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the following entities that receive funding from the City as part of the approved 2025 Operating Budget requesting that they endeavour to remain within currently approved funding amounts and pursue budget reduction initiatives that reflect the City’s financial circumstances, where appropriate, to reduce future operating funding requests before submission to Council for consideration:

  • Edmonton Public Library
  • Edmonton Arts Council
  • Reach Edmonton Council for Safe Communities
  • Explore Edmonton
  • Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • Edmonton Heritage Council
  • Edmonton Unlimited
  • Fort Edmonton Management Company
  • GEF Seniors Housing
  • Telus World of Science
  • Edmonton Police Commission

  Prioritization of Renewal in 2027-2030 Capital Budget

  2. That Administration provide a report outlining the impact of increasing funding for renewal vs growth projects as part of the development of the 2027-2030 Capital Budget.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, 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)

7.2

Capital Financial Update - June 30, 2024

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with and voted on together (see item 7.1).

7.3

Bill 20 Update and 2025 Edmonton Election Budget Adjustment

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

7.4

Edmonton Police Commission - Appointment Changes

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

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• A. Lambert, Edmonton Police Commission
• B. Riddell, Edmonton Police Commission

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Meeting Clerk
• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the September 10, 2024, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT02666, be received for information.

  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)

7.5

Implications of Limiting Temporary Shelter Locations - Providing the Emergency Shelter Best Practices Guide

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• H. Quan, Community Services
• R. Putt, Community Services

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

  That Administration prepare amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001 to address the following:

  1. Add section 3.12.2 "Year-Round Shelters and Seasonal Shelters are not permitted on a Site that abuts a Site in a Heavy Industrial Zone." as outlined in Attachment 7 of the August 27, 2024, Community Services report CS02526.
  2. Limit the maximum floor space of congregate sleeping areas within Seasonal and Year-Round Shelters.
  3. Add to section 3.12.1. "This does not apply to Year-Round Shelters and Seasonal Shelters."

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and J. Wright

  Carried (9 to 2)

• Subsequent Motion on item 7.5:

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

  That Administration provide a memo that outlines:

  1. the current engagement and communication process both required for the operationalization of new, year-round emergency shelter services and how the best practices guide is advocated to providers related to engagement and communication, and
  2. the role of the City and the types of support Administration provides or could provide to shelter operators in engaging with and communicating to community.

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

  Carried (10 to 1)

7.6

Ride Transit Program Funding Gap

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

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

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, seek a meeting with the Government of Alberta to discuss maintaining the ongoing sustainability of the Ride Transit Program.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.7

2023 Alley Lighting Maintenance Tax Excess Revenue

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

1. That the excess revenue of $52,373 collected as part of the 2023 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Tax be applied to the 2025 Alley Lighting Maintenance Rates.
2. That the 2025 Operating Budget be adjusted to reduce the revenue collected through 2025 Alley Lighting Maintenance Special Taxes by $52,373, offset by an equivalent transfer from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

7.8

Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton - Verbal report

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

• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• M. Beare, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• T. Andreoglou, Employee and Legal Services
• D. Grove, City Operations
• C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the September 10, 2024, City Operations verbal report CO02685, be received for information.

• Amendment:

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That a Part 2., be added as follows:

  2. That Administration provide monthly verbal updates to City Council for the next six months regarding Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  1. That the September 10, 2024, City Operations verbal report CO02685, be received for information.

  Monthly Update on Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton - Verbal report

  2. That Administration provide monthly verbal updates to City Council for the next six months regarding Dutch Elm Disease in Edmonton.

  Due Date: October 22, 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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20901 - Council Disclosure Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20901 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Intergovernmental Update - 2025 Pre-Budget Submission to the Government of Alberta

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 9.1.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 private at 11:58 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

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

  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
  • Y. Oke, Office of the City Manager

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

  • M. Solberg, New West Public Affairs 

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • E. Robar, Interim City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Badry, Interim Chief Communications Officer
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

  The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • K. McLaughlin, New West Public Affairs
  • S. Milles, New West Public Affairs
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That City Council meet in public.

  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 public at 3:40 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

  *Clerk's note: City Council continued discussion of item 9.1 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, subsequent to item 9.2.

  City Council met in private at 11:56 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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

  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
  • A. Goff, Office of the City Manager

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

  • K. McLaughlin, New West Public Affairs

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

  City Council met in public at 3:08 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachment 2 be added to the September 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager report OCM02587.
  2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Government of Alberta with the City’s priorities for the 2025/2026 provincial budget, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager report OCM02587.
  3. That the September 10, 2024, Office of the City Manager report OCM02587 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to the economic or 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)

9.2

City Manager Recruitment - Update #8

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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 9.2.

  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 11:56 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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

  • K. Gregor, DHR Global

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  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 3:08 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the recommendation in Attachment 1 of the September 10, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02670rev, be approved.
  2. That the September 10, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02670rev 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 (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

Increasing Efficiency of the Top Bus Routes (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting.

*Clerk's note: Councillor M. Janz made the motion at the August 27, 2024, Urban Planning Committee meeting (see item 7.2).

10.2

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre - City Policy C450B (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• E. Backstrom, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That an exemption to City Policy C450B be granted to allow for a grant funded from the Heritage Reserve to the Where Edmonton Community Artists Network (W.E.C.A.N.) Society for the purpose of purchasing the Harcourt House Artist Run Centre property at 10215 112 Street, Edmonton.
  2. That Administration prepare an agreement for this grant that could be finalized with the W.E.C.A.N. Society subject to a successful application by the W.E.C.A.N. Society to add the Harcourt House property to the Inventory of Historic Resources.
  3. That the grant agreement include a condition that W.E.C.A.N. Society applies to designate the property as a Municipal Historic Resource within three months after acquiring property, and that the grant agreement include a financial penalty if W.E.C.A.N. Society fails to do so.

  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)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committees - Councillor Applicants (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committees - Councillor Applicants.

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

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Knack to make a motion without notice regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committees - Councillor Applicants.

  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. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That the City of Edmonton nomination of Councillor Aaron Paquette to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Standing Committee on Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation and Standing Committee on Community Safety and Crime Prevention for the 2024-2025 term, to the municipal election October 20, 2025, be approved and that the costs associated with attendance at the standing committees from the Councillors’ Common Travel and Conference Budget for an amount not to exceed $10,000, 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)

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.