City Council Minutes

Tuesday, August 20, 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, August 20, 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 August 20, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: August 20, 2024, and August 21, 2024.

1.2

Roll Call

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

E. Robar, Interim City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.4 Camrose Casino Application Response
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20915 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw
  • 9.4 Fort Edmonton Management Company - Council Member Appointment
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.5 Alberta Municipalities - Council Member Appointment
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.7 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.8 City Manager Recruitment - Update #6 - Revised from August 13, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee Meeting
    (Private pursuant to sections 17, 19, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.9 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.2 Early Learning and Care (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)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That the following be added to the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting agenda:

  Replacement attachment:

  • 7.4 Camrose Casino Application Response
    - Attachment 1

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

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following item be deleted from the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 9.9 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24, 25 and 27 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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • May 28-30/June 3/25-26, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • June 28, 2024, Special City Council
  • July 2, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • July 3/4, 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

Historian Laureate Introduction (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, introduced the eighth Historian Laureate for the City of Edmonton, D. Coombs-Montrose and also acknowledged O. Yaqub and C. Whiskeyjack, who were the 2022-2024 Historian Laureates. The Historian Laureate program originated from the Art of Living, a 10-year plan to enable arts and culture to thrive in Edmonton.

1.5.2

Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged that Friday, August 23, 2024, is Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day. The memorandum of cooperation and dialogue was first made between the City of Edmonton and the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations in 2012 and symbolizes renewed commitment to the original terms, spirit and intent of Treaty No. 6.

1.5.3

City of Edmonton Planning and Environment Services (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed City of Edmonton staff from Planning and Environment Services.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.8, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8 and 9.9.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 9.4 Fort Edmonton Management Company - Council Member Appointment
  • 9.7 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership

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

  • 9.8 City Manager Recruitment - Update #6 - Revised from August 13, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee Meeting - 11 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.4 Bylaw 20870 - To amend Bylaw 15726, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Line LRT, Amendment #4
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20590 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18654, City of Edmonton Citizen Services Project, Edmonton Soccer Association South Soccer Centre Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20871 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #2
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20872 - To amend Bylaw 18732, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics, Amendment #3
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20911 - City of Edmonton Water, Sanitary Sewer and Facilities Construction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20912 - City of Edmonton Roadway Reconstruction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20913 - City of Edmonton Street Lighting Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

  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:

  • 8.4 Bylaw 20870 - To amend Bylaw 15726, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Line LRT, Amendment #4
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20590 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18654, City of Edmonton Citizen Services Project, Edmonton Soccer Association South Soccer Centre Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20871 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #2
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20872 - To amend Bylaw 18732, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics, Amendment #3
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20911 - City of Edmonton Water, Sanitary Sewer and Facilities Construction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20912 - City of Edmonton Roadway Reconstruction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20913 - City of Edmonton Street Lighting Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

  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:

  • 8.4 Bylaw 20870 - To amend Bylaw 15726, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Line LRT, Amendment #4
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20590 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18654, City of Edmonton Citizen Services Project, Edmonton Soccer Association South Soccer Centre Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20871 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #2
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20872 - To amend Bylaw 18732, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics, Amendment #3
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20911 - City of Edmonton Water, Sanitary Sewer and Facilities Construction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20912 - City of Edmonton Roadway Reconstruction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20913 - City of Edmonton Street Lighting Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

  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:

  • 8.4 Bylaw 20870 - To amend Bylaw 15726, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Line LRT, Amendment #4
  • 8.5 Bylaw 20590 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18654, City of Edmonton Citizen Services Project, Edmonton Soccer Association South Soccer Centre Expansion
  • 8.6 Bylaw 20871 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #2
  • 8.7 Bylaw 20872 - To amend Bylaw 18732, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics, Amendment #3
  • 8.9 Bylaw 20911 - City of Edmonton Water, Sanitary Sewer and Facilities Construction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.10 Bylaw 20912 - City of Edmonton Roadway Reconstruction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area
  • 8.11 Bylaw 20913 - City of Edmonton Street Lighting Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

  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

Councillor's Reporting on Intergovernmental Activities - External Agencies Appointments

City Council met in private at 11:59 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Rice provided private verbal updates on the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Rice provided private verbal updates on the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors A. Paquette and K. Tang provided private verbal updates on the Enoch Stewardship Roundtable.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor A. Paquette provided private verbal updates on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities/Big City Mayors Caucus.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor S. Hamilton provided private verbal updates on the Intergovernmental meetings with the Governments of Canada and Alberta.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

City Council met in public at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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

Councillors A. Knack, K. Tang and T. Cartmell provided public verbal updates on the Alberta Municipalities.

Councillor E. Rutherford provided a public verbal update on the Canadian Urban Transit Association.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors T. Cartmell and J. Rice provided public verbal updates on the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board.

Councillor A. Paquette provided a public verbal update on the Enoch Stewardship Roundtable.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors S. Hamilton and A. Paquette provided public verbal updates on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities/Big City Mayors Caucus.

Councillor J. Wright provided a public verbal update on the Inter-City Forum on Social Policy.

Mayor A. Sohi provided a public verbal update on the Intergovernmental meetings with the Governments of Canada and Alberta.

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the public and private verbal updates on Intergovernmental Activities - External Agencies Appointments and the May 14, 2024, Office of the Mayor verbal report MO02496, be received for information.
  2. That the private updates on Intergovernmental Activities - External Agencies Appointments and the May 14, 2024, Office of the Mayor verbal report MO02496 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations 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)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

2025 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar - Draft for Council Feedback

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

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk
• R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Motion 1 on item 7.1:

  Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following changes be made to the draft 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar:

  • return from winter recess on January 13, 2025, and
  • add a recess week from February 17 to February 21, 2025, and that January and February meetings be adjusted accordingly.

• Amendment to Motion 1 on item 7.1:

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

  That "February 17 to February 21, 2025", be deleted and replaced with "February 24 to February 28, 2025".

  In Favour (6)	A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (7)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Defeated (6 to 7)

• Motion 1 on item 7.1, put:

  Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following changes be made to the draft 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar:

  • return from winter recess on January 13, 2025, and
  • add a recess week from February 17 to February 21, 2025, and that January and February meetings be adjusted accordingly.

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

  Defeated (3 to 10)

• Motion 2 on item 7.1:

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

  That the following change be made to the draft 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar:

  • move the March 14, 2025, Utility Committee meeting to February 21, 2025, pending conversations with external partners.

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

  Defeated (2 to 11)

• Motion 3 on item 7.1:

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

  That the following changes be made to the draft 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar:

  Move the following Thursday meetings to Friday:

  1. City Council continuation on May 22, 2025, move to May 23, 2025,
  2. City Council continuation on July 3, 2025, move to July 4, 2025, and
  3. Council Services Committee and City Council - Non-Regular on September 4, 2025, move to September 5, 2025.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Motion 4 on item 7.1:

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

  That the following change be made to the draft 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar:

  • move the May 7, 2025, Council Services Committee meeting to May 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

7.2

Financial Loss During Major Construction Projects - Draft Policy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration by Council during the Fall 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to fund a one-time Major Construction Business Support Grant program with the following parameters:

  • eligible businesses defined as businesses directly affected by Valley Line West LRT construction and that are located within the Stony Plain Road Business Association boundary as defined by Bylaw 14125 (the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Improvement Area Bylaw),
  • program to be administered by the Stony Plain Road Business Association,
  • program criteria will be guided by Attachment 2 of the June 19, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02125.

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)

7.3

Funding Recommendation - Surplus School Site

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• R. Comia, Community Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• G. Johnston, Civida

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Civida, for an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the August 14, 2024, Community Services report CS02425, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the August 14, 2024, Community Services report CS02425 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  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.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried. 

  City Council met in private at 4:23 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Jiwa, Employee and Legal Services
  • M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • C. Taylor, Acting Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • R. Comia, Community Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That City Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in public at 4:35 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

  
  

• Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Civida, for an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the August 14, 2024, Community Services report CS02425, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the August 14, 2024, Community Services report CS02425 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, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.4

Camrose Casino Application Response

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  That Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02660, be made 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)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  That the draft letter as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02660, be approved, and that the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, send the letter to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission by August 21, 2024, outlining Council’s opposition and objections to the proposed relocation of the Camrose Casino.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20868 - Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• N. Jacobsen, Legal Services

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

  That Bylaw 20868 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20868 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20868 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20868 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

8.2

Bylaw 20915 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw

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

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Legal Services
• E. Robar, Interim City Manager

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

  That Bylaw 20915 be read a first time with the following amendment:

  • delete sections 3 and 4.

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
  Opposed (6)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (7 to 6)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 20915, as amended, be read a second time.

  In Favour (6)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (7)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (6 to 7)

8.3

Bylaw 20866 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19781, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line South LRT: Century Park to Ellerslie Road, Amendment #3

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

  That Bylaw 20866 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20866 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

8.4

Bylaw 20870 - To amend Bylaw 15726, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Valley Line LRT, Amendment #4

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20870 received three readings.

8.5

Bylaw 20590 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18654, City of Edmonton Citizen Services Project, Edmonton Soccer Association South Soccer Centre Expansion

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20590 received three readings.

8.6

Bylaw 20871 - To amend Bylaw 20392, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Climate Resilient City Facility Upgrades, Amendment #2

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20871 received three readings.

8.7

Bylaw 20872 - To amend Bylaw 18732, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics, Amendment #3

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20872 received three readings.

8.8

Bylaw 20874 - To amend Revised Bylaw 19981 City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Fire Station #8 Relocation - Blatchford, Amendment #1

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

  That Bylaw 20874 be read a first time.

  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
  Opposed (2)	T. Cartmell, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)

8.9

Bylaw 20911 - City of Edmonton Water, Sanitary Sewer and Facilities Construction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20911 received three readings.

8.10

Bylaw 20912 - City of Edmonton Roadway Reconstruction Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20912 received three readings.

8.11

Bylaw 20913 - City of Edmonton Street Lighting Local Improvements within the Maple Ridge Industrial Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20913 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 6.1 and 9.1.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 11:59 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in public at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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

  That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of items 9.2, 9.3, 9.5 and 9.6.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in private at 10:25 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

  City Council met in public at 11:11 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

  
  

9.1

Regional Update

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

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• G. Davis, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02418, form the basis for future discussions as required. 
  2. That the August 20, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02418 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) 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)

9.2

City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2024 Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations

Items 9.2 and 9.3 were dealt with together.

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

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502, be revised as per the discussion at the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting, and that the actions be approved.
  2. That Attachment 4 be added to the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502, and that the actions be approved.
  3. That the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502 and Attachments 2, 3 and 4 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.
  4. That revised Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02502 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.

  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

City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2024 Appointment Recommendations

Items 9.2 and 9.3 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford
  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02548, be approved. 
  2. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02548 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 August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02548 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.

  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

Fort Edmonton Management Company - Council Member Appointment

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

1. That the action in Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02579, be approved.
2. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02579 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 August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02579 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.

9.5

Alberta Municipalities - Council Member Appointment

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

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02580, be approved.
  2. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02580 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 August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02580 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.

  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)

9.6

Edmonton Police Commission - Recruitment

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

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• N. Jacobsen, Legal Services
• J. Mitchell, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Profile, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02581, be revised as per the discussion at the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting, and be approved.
  2. That the Edmonton Police Commission Recruitment Strategy, as set out in Attachment 2 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02581, be approved. 
  3. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02581 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)

9.7

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Committee Membership

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 August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02604, be approved.
2. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02604 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 August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02604 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.8

City Manager Recruitment - Update #6 - Revised from August 13, 2024, Special City Manager Recruitment Committee Meeting

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 23 (local public body confidences) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.8.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:53 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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

  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 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02591rev, be revised as per the discussion at the August 20/21, 2024, City Council meeting.
  2. That the actions as outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02591rev, be approved.
  3. That the August 20, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02591rev remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 23 (local public body confidences) 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)

9.9

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Progress Update on the Blatchford Development (A. Paquette)

Councillor A. Paquette stated that they would not be making the motion for which he had given notice at the June 24, 2024, Utility Committee meeting.

10.2

Early Learning and Care (A. Paquette)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  That Administration work with the Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Care to bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration as part of the Fall 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to advance the early learning and childcare policy and advocacy goals related to the City Plan and the Edmonton Economic Action Plan as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 18, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00769.

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

  Defeated (2 to 11)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Changes to the Council Calendar - September 2024 (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the September 2024 Council Calendar.

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

  That 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. Salvador to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the September 2024 Council Calendar.

  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. Salvador
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the Orders of the Day for the September 4, 2024, Audit Committee meeting be changed to adjourn at Noon.
  2. That a Special City Council meeting be scheduled on September 4, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for the purpose of a City Manager Update.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

11.2

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

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

That Administration provide a report outlining low cost opportunities to increase the efficiency of the top bus routes that consistently exceed productivity standards for bus boardings during peak hours as defined through the Transit Service Policy, which could include creating bus lanes, adjustments to parking, inclusion of tow-away zones.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 20/21, 2024, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024.