Executive Committee Minutes

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• A. Knack, 
• J. Rice, 
• E. Rutherford, 
• and A. Stevenson

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor A. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022, and acknowledged that Executive Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Vice-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 A. Stevenson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Rice were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, A. Paquette, K. Principe, A. Salvador, K. Tang and J. Wright; A. Corbould, City Manager; and E. Norton, R. Yusuf and C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the April 13, 2022, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 9.1 GEF Seniors Housing Board - Membership Report and Applicant Shortlisting
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement attachments:

  • 6.2 Permit and Licensing Improvement (PLI) Initiative
    - Attachment 1
  • 6.8 High Level Bridge Lifecycle Strategy
    - Attachment 3 

   

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • March 18, 2022, Executive Committee - Non-regular
  • March 23, 2022, Executive Committee
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 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: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 6.5 Edmonton Northern Partnership
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.1 Business Friendly Edmonton
  • 6.2 Permit and Licensing Improvement (PLI) Initiative
  • 6.3 Edmonton Economic Action Plan - Mobilization of Capital and Red Tape Reduction

  1. 1. T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton
     2. T. Ruffo, Blues on Whyte and the Commercial Hotel 

  • 6.6 Arterial Roadway Assessments Potential Funding Options and Implications - Design Acquire Land and Build

  1. 1. J. Chan, Dream 

  • 6.7 Capital Project Profile for Bridge Rehabilitation - Options
  • 6.8 High Level Bridge Lifecycle Strategy

  1. 1. K. Dieterman, High Level Line Society
     2. D. James, High Level Line Society 

  • 6.9 Mass Transit System - Sustainable Funding and Service Growth - Interim Update

  1. 1. S. Bradshaw, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

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

  • 6.4 Edmonton Health City Annual Report 2021 - Second item at 1:30 p.m.
  • 6.9 Mass Transit System - Sustainable Funding and Service Growth - Interim Update - 3:45 p.m.
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Alternative Forms of Housing Types (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo outlining any work that has or is currently underway to incentivize alternative forms of housing types, such as tiny home villages, cooperatives, accessory dwelling units, etc?

3.2

City of Edmonton One-time Micro-Grants - Update (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a report outlining any one-time micro-grants or spark grants the City of Edmonton funds in the amount below $2000 to support areas of business and economic growth as well as individual and/or community-led initiatives?

Due Date: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee

3.3

Specialized Recreation Programming (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo on City-run specialized recreation programming and accommodations for equity seeking groups (e.g., sensory-sensitive programs) and time-specific facility access (e.g., ice time for sledge hockey)?

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.

Public Reports

6.1

Business Friendly Edmonton

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Mansfield, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• T. Bednard, Explore Edmonton

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• T. Ruffo, Blues on Whyte and the Commercial Hotel

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Mansfield, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Sparks, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were voted on together.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00895, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Administration provide a memo on the development of the performance management framework for the City’s Economic Action Plan including appropriate approaches for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of programming intended to support under-represented businesses and entrepreneurs.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.2

Permit and Licensing Improvement (PLI) Initiative

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were voted on together.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00910, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Administration provide a memo to Council regarding an approach to establish and implement permit and licence service level guarantees to support business growth and retention, and investment attraction to Edmonton and establish regular reporting.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.3

Edmonton Economic Action Plan - Mobilization of Capital and Red Tape Reduction

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were dealt with together.

Items 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 were voted on together.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00603, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

Edmonton Health City Annual Report 2021

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

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

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

• J. Pincock, Health Cities
• R. Joseph, Health Cities 

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00891, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.5

Edmonton Northern Partnership

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

That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00735, be received for information.

6.6

Arterial Roadway Assessments Potential Funding Options and Implications - Design, Acquire Land and Build

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

• K. Sizer, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the April 13, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00903, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.7

Capital Project Profile for Bridge Rehabilitation - Options

Items 6.7 and 6.8 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• K. Dieterman, High Level Line Society

The following public speaker answered questions:

• D. James, High Level Line Society

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That Executive Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interest of a third party), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic interests of the public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in private at 11:03 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • M. Bohn, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee meet in public.

   

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in public at 11:16 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Gadidasu, Integrated Infrastructure Services

  Items 6.7 and 6.8 were voted on together.

  
  
• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the April 13, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00379, be received for information.

   

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.8

High Level Bridge Lifecycle Strategy

Items 6.7 and 6.8 were dealt with together.

Items 6.7 and 6.8 were voted on together.

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the April 13, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00488, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Administration provide a memo that outlines opportunities to include proposed nodes and stretches of the high level line concept into open space or neighbourhood renewal planning for the next budget cycle.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.9

Mass Transit System - Sustainable Funding and Service Growth - Interim Update

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

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. Feldman, City Operations

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

• D. Cooper, Leading Mobility

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• S. Bradshaw, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• S. Feldman, City Operations
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• D. Cooper, Leading Mobility

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That Administration conduct further analysis on the revenue potential, risks and possible implementation of a suite of options as outlined in the ​April 13, 2022, City Operations report ​CO00607​,​ including Community Revitalization Levies, dedicated transit funding, real estate opportunities and parking fees, and model these tools to determine potential for a long term sustainable, predictable revenue source for transit that meets both the capital and operating mass transit objectives laid out in the City Plan.
  2. ​That Administration explore interest in shared advocacy opportunities with Alberta municipalities, regional partners and transit stakeholders to push for legislative changes to pursue additional transit revenue options including but not limited to possible vehicle registration fees, and a standing agreement to receive a portion of the provincial government’s motor fuel tax.
  
  

  In Favour (3)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 0)

6.10

Terwillegar Drive Transit Lane Alignment

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Meliefste, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the alignment of the dedicated transit lane from 53rd Avenue to 40th Avenue, forming part of Phase 2 of the Terwillegar Drive Project, be revised to the alternate alignment described in Attachment 1 of the April 13, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01184.

  
  

  In Favour (2)	A. Knack, and J. Rice
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Defeated (2 to 2)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the following motion be reconsidered:

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the alignment of the dedicated transit lane from 53rd Avenue to 40th Avenue, forming part of Phase 2 of the Terwillegar Drive Project, be revised to the alternate alignment described in Attachment 1 of the April 13, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01184.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the alignment of the dedicated transit lane from 53rd Avenue to 40th Avenue, forming part of Phase 2 of the Terwillegar Drive Project, be revised to the alternate alignment described in Attachment 1 of the April 13, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01184.

  Not put to vote

  
  
  
  
  

  Councillors A. Stevenson and E. Rutherford requested report IIS01184 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

  
  

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

GEF Seniors Housing Board - Membership Report and Applicant Shortlisting

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in private at 2:57 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk
  • C. Heywood, Office of the City Clerk
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

  The following answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee meet in public.

  
  

  In Favour (3)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in public at 3:34 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive 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 .

  
  

  In Favour (3)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in private at 4:44 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  The following answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee meet in public.

  
  

  In Favour (3)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 0)

  Executive Committee met in public at 5:01 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  1. That Attachment 15 be added to the April 8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01231.
  2. That the April 8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01231 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 Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. 1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 15 of the April 8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01231, be approved.
     2. That the April 8, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01231 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 (3)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Community League Operating Grant - Infrastructure Program (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for the Community League Operating Grant and Community League Infrastructure Program and return to the fall 2023-2026 budget deliberations. The unfunded service package will propose increases that account for inflation and also provide options incorporating Community Leagues as key partners in COVID-19 recovery.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 13, 2022, Executive Committee

10.2

Equity and Efficiency in Application Processes - Community League Operating Grantand Community League Infrastructure Program (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration provide a report, in consultation with Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, with recommendations for amendments to the Community League Operating Grant and Community League Infrastructure Program with the intent of enhancing equity and efficiency in application processes and distribution of funds.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 13, 2022, Executive Committee

10.3

Land Acquisition for the Metro-line Northwest LRT Blatchford to CastledownsExtension (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration prepare an unfunded capital profile for the fall 2023-2026 budget deliberations for the purpose of land acquisition for the Metro-line Northwest LRT Blatchford to Castledowns extension.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 13, 2022, Executive Committee 

10.4

Planning, Design and Delivery of Semi-Exclusive Routes B1 and B2 (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration bring forward an unfunded capital profile to advance the planning, design and delivery of semi-exclusive routes B1 and B2 from the City Plan Mass Transit Network for consideration during the 2023-2026 budget deliberations, as well as planning and design of the
remaining network to 1.25 million.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 13, 2022, Executive Committee

10.5

EPCOR Executive Compensation Policy (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Chair of the EPCOR Board requesting:

1.  An executive compensation policy and salary cap to be implemented not to exceed that of the City of Edmonton for equivalent positions in senior management.
2. Compensation cap for the Board of Directors not to exceed double the rates paid by the City of Edmonton for other agencies, boards, and commissions. (C628A Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies (Effective January 1, 2022) and C628A Procedure: Honoraria and Expenses for City Agencies.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 13, 2022, Executive Committee

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.