Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Monday, August 08, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• T. Cartmell, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Sohi, 
• K. Tang, 
• and J. Wright 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor T. Cartmell conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee. 

*Mayor A. Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillor M. Janz was absent for a portion of the meeting due to technical issues.

Councillors A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson; and C. Schlamp, S. Parsons and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 9.1 City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) - Membership Report and Applicant Shortlisting
     (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

   

  Replacement report:

  • 8.1 Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (M. Janz)
          - Community Services report CS01091

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the June 27/28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 5.1 Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: J. Wright

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

  • 7.2 C5 North East Community Hub - Investment Impact 2019-2022 
    1. H. Storvold, C5 
    2. M. Elsaghir, C5
    3. J. Blake-Hayes, C5
    4. C. Gladue, C5
    5. M. Klein, ED Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
    6. J. Reiniger, C5 
    7. C. Whiskeyjack, C5 
    8. K. Burgett, C5 
    9. K. Mottershead, C5
  • 7.3 Food Waste and Insecurity Report - Analysis and Implementation Options
    1. T. Kim, City of Edmonton Youth Council 
    2. J. Kinsella, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
    3. N. Atiah
  • 7.4 Elimination of Cosmetic Pesticide - Community Outreach, Public Education, Operational and Enforcement Resources 
    1. D. Kapler
    2. G. Dawson
    3. K. Schram
    4. J. Pick, Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation
    5. J. Beatson, Landscape Alberta
    6. L. Heidt, Weed Man Lawn Care
    7. A. Wagner
    8. D. Montgomery
    9. K. Kowalchuk, Pesticide Free Edmonton
    10. R. Feroe
    11. R. Wilde, Council of Canadians
    12. J. Storey
    13. S. McCumsey
    14. R. Olstad
    15. R. Drisner
    16. T. Pulfer
  • 8.1 Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (M. Janz)
    1. R. Martin

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

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

5.1

Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown

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

That the revised due date of October 14, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00948, Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown, be approved.

Revised Due Date: October 14, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Council for the Advancement of African Canadians - Africa Centre Annual Update

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

• S. Haji, Africa Centre
• K. Mansaray, Africa Centre
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Chow, Community Services

• Moved by: K. Tang

  Potential Relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project
  That Administration work with the Africa Centre to provide a report to Committee to explore various impacts and implications to consider relaunching the Africa Centre Facility Project, including but not limited to; Business Case development, public engagement, funding strategies with other levels of government and partnerships with other community stakeholders. Any required resources to start this work would be supported through the existing Anti-Racism Strategy or Community Safety and Well Being funds allocated to Administration to advance efforts making Edmonton an equitable, inclusive and safe place.

  Due Date: November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.2

C5 North East Community Hub - Investment Impact 2019-2022

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

• S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

• C. Gladue, C5
• M. Klein, ED Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Blake-Hayes, C5
• H. Storvald, C5
• M. Elsaghir, C5

The following public speakers answered questions:

• C. Whiskeyjack, C5
• J.  Reiniger, C5

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• J. Smith, Community Services 
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council: 

  That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring a funded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations to increase operational subsidies to C5 by $200,000 per year for a total of $500,000 per year for a total of $2,000,000.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Food Waste and Insecurity Report - Analysis and Implementation Options

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Kinsella, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
• N. Atiah

The following public speaker answered questions:

• T. Kim, City of Edmonton Youth Council

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy
• N. McDaniel, Community Services

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the August 8, 2022, Community Services report UPE00787, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.4

Elimination of Cosmetic Pesticide - Community Outreach, Public Education, Operational and Enforcement Resources

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

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• M. Beare, City Operations

The following public speakers made presentations:

• J. Beatson, Landscape Alberta
• L. Heidt, Weed Man Lawn Care
• A. Wagner
• R. Wilde, Council of Canadians
• S. McCumsey
• R. Olstad
• D. Kapler

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• K. Schram
• J. Pick, Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation
• G. Dawson 
• D. Montgomery
• R. Feroe
• T. Pulfer
• J. Storey
• K. Kowalchuk, Pesticide Free Edmonton
• R. Drisner

The August 8, 2022, City Operations report CO01215 was considered but not finished. It will be included on the August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda under the Unfinished Business section.

Clerk's Note: The Chair indicated that Committee finished hearing from approved public speakers and will be starting with questions to Administration at the August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

7.5

Urban Farms and Gardens on Public Land

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the August 8, 2022, Community Services report CS01091 and City Operations report CO01217, be postponed to the August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting. 

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

8.1

Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (M. Janz)

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the August 8, 2022, Community Services report CS01091 and City Operations report CO01217, be postponed to the August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting. 

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That Community and Public Services Committee 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 item 9.1.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

  Community and Public Services Committee met in private at 11:32 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That Community and Public Services Committee meet in public.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

  Community and Public Services Committee met in public at 11:56 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022.

  
  

9.1

City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) - Membership Report and Applicant Shortlisting

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

• M. Everett, Office of the City Clerk

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

• A. Surukanti, City of Edmonton Youth Council Chair
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  1. That the City of Edmonton Youth Council applicant shortlist and actions, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the August  8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01363, be approved. 
  2. That the August 8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01363 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 a Community and Public Services Committee Non-Regular meeting be scheduled on August 17, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for the purpose of City of Edmonton Youth Council interviews and appointment recommendations.
     
     Bylaw XXXXX - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw
  4. That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw to establish City of Edmonton Youth Council as the Selection Committee for appointments and reappointment recommendations to Council and consult with the City of Edmonton Youth Council Chair on timing and implementation approach.
     
     *Clerk's note: The title of this report has been changed from Bylaw XXXXX - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 City of Edmonton Youth Council Bylaw to Bylaw XXXXX - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw.
     
     Due Date: To be determined, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion.
There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022.