City Council - Minutes

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

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 9:33 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 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 Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The July 2, 2025, City Council meeting was held over two days: July 2, 2025, and July 4, 2025.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillors K. Principe and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, N. Jacobsen, M. de Guzman and J. Taves, 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 2, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.11 Collective Bargaining Update - Amalgamated Transit Union 569 Tentative Agreement Ratification
  • 7.12 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Police Association Tentative Agreement Ratification
  • 9.1 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Recruitment
    (Private pursuant to sections 20 and 29 of the Access to Information Act)
  • 9.6 Agreement Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 19 and 34 of the Access to Information Act)

  Replacement report/attachment:

  • 9.1 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Recruitment
    - Office of the City Clerk report OCC03127
  • 9.4 City Manager Update
    - Attachment 2

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • May 16, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • June 5, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • June 9, 2025, City Council Public Hearing
  • June 10/11, 2025, City Council
  • June 18, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • June 25, 2025, Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • June 25, 2025, Audit Selection Committee

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Florida Panthers Day (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, proclaimed June 27, 2025, as City of Sunrise and Florida Panthers Day in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in recognition of the Florida Panthers winning the 2025 Stanley Cup.

1.5.2

Edmonton Junior Oilers Girls (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Edmonton Junior Oilers U18 Triple A girls hockey team for a remarkable season. They made history by being the first minor hockey team from Edmonton - boys or girls - to capture a Hockey Canada national championship.

1.5.3

Arjun Atwal (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Arjun Atwal, a 2025 finalist for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. This award is named for and honours the ongoing work of Willie O’Ree, the first Black player in the NHL and a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hockey.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.3, 7.11, 7.12, 8.1 and 9.6.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.1 Parking Ban Enforcement Strategies and Resource Allocation
  • 7.2 Update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets
  • 7.4 Industrial Investment Action Plan 2025 Update
  • 7.5 Alberta Avenue Arts Common Options
  • 7.6 Changes to the Approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund System Network
  • 7.7 EPCOR Water Services - 2027 Extension of Water Performance Based Regulation
  • 7.8 Downtown District Energy Fiscal Policy
  • 7.9 Downtown District Energy Initiative - Growth Plan
  • 7.10 Office of the City Auditor Revised 2025 Annual Work Plan
  • 9.1 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Recruitment
  • 9.2 2025 - 2029 External Audit Services - Presentations and Evaluations
  • 9.3 Office of the City Clerk Update #2 (2025)
  • 9.4 City Manager Update
  • 9.5 Audit Committee Public Members - 2025 Membership Update

  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

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

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

  • 7.12 Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Police Association Tentative Agreement Ratification - First item of business on Friday, July 4, 2025

  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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21147 - To Designate the Ernest W. Morehouse Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20914 - Downtown District Energy Utility

  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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21147 - To Designate the Ernest W. Morehouse Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20914 - Downtown District Energy Utility

  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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21147 - To Designate the Ernest W. Morehouse Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20914 - Downtown District Energy Utility

  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:

  • 8.2 Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences
  • 8.3 Bylaw 21147 - To Designate the Ernest W. Morehouse Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20914 - Downtown District Energy Utility

  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

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Parking Ban Enforcement Strategies and Resource Allocation

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

That Administration implement Option 2 as outlined in Attachment 3 of the June 16, 2025, Community Services report CS02945, with funding of $100,000 from 2025 Council Contingency and return with a funded service package for consideration during the 2025 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to continue funding on an ongoing basis.

Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

7.2

Update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets

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

That the updated Complete Streets Policy C573B, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02777, be approved.

7.3

Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Young, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Spence, Community Services
• S. Ramey, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03004, be approved pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
  2. That the location of the Integrated Bike Skills Park, in the river valley, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03004, be deemed essential, pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

7.4

Industrial Investment Action Plan 2025 Update

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

That Administration develop the following for consideration during the 2027-2030 Budget Deliberations:

• a list of potential sites suitable for public or private investment to enhance the sites to a shovel-ready state; and
• an unfunded service package to develop an incentive plan for major industrial developments, to incentivize business investment or expansion that is strategically aligned with the priority sectors in the Industrial Investment Action Plan.

Due Date: 2027-2030 City Council Budget Deliberations

7.5

Alberta Avenue Arts Common Options

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

1. That Administration: 

1. seek expressions of interest for the property (9131 118 Avenue), targeting proposals from non-profit, community-based, or partnered groups aligned with the Arts Common 118 vision with experience delivering arts programming, and
2. ensure proposals are evaluated based on alignment with the community priorities identified in the June 18, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02812.

2. That $3,304,823 in funds currently held in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve be used to support the arts components of the Alberta Avenue site (9131 118 Avenue).

Alberta Avenue Arts Development Expression of Interest Results

3. That Administration provide a report with a recommended proponent, other shortlisted applications and proposed terms of sale of the Alberta Avenue site (9131 118 Avenue) and return to Committee in the First Quarter of 2026.

Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

7.6

Changes to the Approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund System Network

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

That the following changes to the approved Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund System Plan, as outlined in the June 23, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03010, be approved:

• North Edmonton Sanitary Trunk (NEST) Catchment
• Elimination of trunk segments N2, N3, N4, N5A/B, N6 and C6A
• Adding the new Fraser trunk which bypasses the Clareview Sanitary Trunk (CST) North
• South Edmonton Sanitary Sewer (SESS) Catchment: 
• Elimination of trunk segments SA2, SA5, SA6, SA7, SA8 and SA9
• Adding a bypass trunk along 99 Street and 42 Avenue which would connect to the existing Burnewood trunk
• West Edmonton Sanitary Sewer (WESS) Catchment
• Elimination of trunk segments W3, W4, W5, W6, W7, W8, W9, W10 and W11

7.7

EPCOR Water Services - 2027 Extension of Water Performance Based Regulation

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

That the EPCOR Water Services - 2027 Water Rates Extension framework, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2025, EPCOR Water Services report EXT03098, be approved.

7.8

Downtown District Energy Fiscal Policy

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

That the proposed Downtown District Energy Utility Fiscal Policy C631, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 23, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02853, be approved.

7.9

Downtown District Energy Initiative - Growth Plan

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

1. That the Downtown District Energy 2025-2026 Utility Rate Filing, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the June 23, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02765, be approved.

2. That the 2025-2026 Downtown District Energy Utility Operating Budget be approved as follows:

1. 2025 Operating Budget with expenditures of $889,000 and revenues of $336,000.
2. 2026 Operating Budget with expenditures of $1,787,000 and revenues of $1,031,000.

3. That the capital budget adjustments to capital profiles 20-83-9001 - Downtown District Energy Initiative and CM-83-0001 - District Energy Network Strategy and District Energy Nodes, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the June 23, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02765, be approved.

7.10

Office of the City Auditor Revised 2025 Annual Work Plan

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

That the Office of the City Auditor Revised 2025 Annual Work Plan, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 24, 2025, Office of the City Auditor report OCA03103, be approved.

7.11

Collective Bargaining Update - Amalgamated Transit Union 569 Tentative Agreement Ratification

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

• D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• O. Zakoc, Financial and Corporate Services
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  

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

  That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 dated June 9, 2025, as set out in Attachment 1 of the July 2, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03129, be approved.

  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)

7.12

Collective Bargaining Update - Edmonton Police Association Tentative Agreement Ratification

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

• D. Jubinville, Acting Chief People Officer
• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• K. Kobi, Edmonton Police Service

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Association dated June 17, 2025, as set out in Attachment 1 of the July 2, 2025, Employee and Legal Services report ELS03135, 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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 21241 - Industrial Carbon Capture Facility Tax Incentive Exemption Bylaw

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

• A. Laliberte, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  

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

  That Bylaw 21241 be read a first time.

  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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21241 be read a second time.

  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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21241 be considered for third reading.

  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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 21241 be read a third time.

  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)

8.2

Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21161 received three readings.

8.3

Bylaw 21147 - To Designate the Ernest W. Morehouse Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource Amendment No. 1

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21147 received three readings.

8.4

Bylaw 20914 - Downtown District Energy Utility

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20914 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Recruitment

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

1. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Search Profile, as set out in Attachment 1 of the July 2, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03127, be approved.
2. That the July 2, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03127 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

9.2

2025 - 2029 External Audit Services - Presentations and Evaluations

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

1. That the recommendation, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03054, be approved.
2. That the June 24, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS03054 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 29 (advice from officials) and 30 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act.

9.3

Office of the City Clerk Update #2 (2025)

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 June 18, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03097, be approved.
2. That the June 18, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03097 and Attachment 1 remain private pursuant to sections 22 (confidential evaluations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

9.4

City Manager Update

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 set out in Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 25, 2025, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM03118rev, be approved.
2. That the June 25, 2025, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM03118rev and Attachments 1 and 2 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 22 (confidential evaluations) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

9.5

Audit Committee Public Members - 2025 Membership Update

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 2 of the June 25, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03110, be approved.
2. That the June 25, 2025, Office of the City Clerk report OCC03110 remain private pursuant to sections 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

9.6

Agreement Update - Verbal report

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 34 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Access to Information Act for the discussion of item 9.6.

  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 11:42 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

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

  • E. Robar, City Manager
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  
  
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  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 2:47 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

  
  
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton
  1. That the July 2, 2025, Community Services verbal report CS03132, be received for information.
  2. That the July 2, 2025, Community Services verbal report CS03132 remain private pursuant to sections 19 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 34 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Access to Information 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

Traffic Signals Program Review (J. Wright)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. McKeown, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2025 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to fully fund Phase 2, Resource and Capacity Alignment, as outlined in the June 5, 2025, City Council memo, Traffic Signals Program Review.

  Due Date: Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating 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)

10.2

Three-Stream Communal Collection Program Update (K. Tang)

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

  Three-Stream Communal Collection Program

  That Administration provide a report on the rollout of the three-stream Communal Collection program, including progress and strategic methodology of the rollout, a summary of metrics, targets and outcomes to measure success and any preliminary indicators or results, and any adjustments or lessons learned being integrated into the next phase of City-wide implementation, and return for consideration in the First Quarter of 2026.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Utility Committee

  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)

10.3

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 14600 Community Standards Bylaw (A. Paquette)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• M. Gunther, Acting City Solicitor

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 14600 Community Standards Bylaw

  That Administration prepare amendments to Bylaw 14600 - Community Standards Bylaw, to require all unsolicited printed material containing graphic images distributed to residential properties to be contained in a sealed opaque envelope marked with a content warning and the sender’s name and address, including a minimum fine amount of $500.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2026, Community and Public Services 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)

10.4

Community League Facility and Amenity Review (E. Rutherford)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  Community League Facility and Amenity Review

  1. That Administration, in collaboration with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, conduct a Community League Facility and Amenity Review, leveraging the work completed from the most recent building condition assessments, that considers service levels, life cycles and financial requirements for the next 10 years.
  2. That the 2025 Infrastructure Planning and Design budget be increased by $200,000 to complete the facility life cycle analysis based on the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ reports to be funded from Council Contingency.
  3. That Administration provide a report on the findings to Council in the Second Quarter of 2026.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, City Council

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

10.5

311 Service Experience (E. Rutherford)

With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford re-stated the motion.

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

  311 Service Experience

  That Administration provide a progress update on the work to improve the service experience of Edmontonians using 311’s cross-departmental delivery model, including but not limited to addressing closure complaints, addressing duplicate tickets and compliance rates for tickets resolved before closure.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2026, Executive Committee

  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)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

External Review of the Business Licence Review Policy (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of Community and Public Services Committee, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration undertake an external review of the Business Licence Review policy to investigate opportunities to: 

1. improve the transparency of the licence process; set out minimum expectations of business operations within the community; 
2. streamline Licence Reviews while maintaining fairness to all impacted parties, including enhancing policy to better enable the cancellation of business licenses that pose significant health and life safety risks, and 
3. provide a report to Committee in Third Quarter of 2026 including any relevant amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002.

• Notice of Motion Given: July 2/4, 2025, City Council

11.2

Tax Forgiveness Options for the Alberta Craft Council (A. Stevenson)

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

That Administration provide a report to Executive Committee providing background and outlining the tax forgiveness options for the Alberta Craft Council (Account 3170503) for the 2023 taxation year.

• Notice of Motion Given: July 2/4, 2025, City Council

11.3

Urban Reserve in Blatchford (A. Paquette)

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

That Administration invite Kehewin Cree Nation to work together to outline the next steps in establishing an Urban Reserve in Blatchford, to serve as an economic and cultural area, and provide a report to Committee in First Quarter of 2026 that includes the following:

1. a Business case prepared by Kehewin Cree Nation that outlines a detailed plan for the potential land in the Blatchford Development;
2. an analysis of policy considerations/exemptions necessary to facilitate a land transfer (Blatchford Development), including consideration for a below-market land transfer;
3. an overview of the potential impact to the Blatchford Development including impact to the vision, impact to the operations and sustainability of the Blatchford District Energy System, the area redevelopment plan, anticipated revenue, impact to the development pace, sustainable goals and others; and
4. identification of potential timelines and any further recommendations and considerations in order to advance an Urban Reserve in the Blatchford Development.

• Notice of Motion Given: July 2/4, 2025, City Council

11.4

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Public Spaces Bylaw 20700 (A. Paquette)

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

That Administration prepare amendments to Public Spaces Bylaw 20700 to allow for the designation of spaces in City of Edmonton recreation facilities where photography and the use of electronic devices with cameras is prohibited.

• Notice of Motion Given: July 2/4, 2025, City Council

11.5

Downtown Investment (A. Knack)

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, initiate conversations with the Government of Alberta on the second phase of provincial funding to bring parity between Edmonton and Calgary related to Downtown investment and provide a verbal report to City Council in Third Quarter of 2025.

• Notice of Motion Given: July 2/4, 2025, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2025.