City Council Minutes

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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 

Deputy Mayor A. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council 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.

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

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

Councillors M. Janz and E. Rutherford were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the April 17, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 9.2 Edmonton Design Committee And Naming Committee - 2023 Appointment Recommendations of Externally-Nominated Representatives
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.4 Women's Advocacy Voice Of Edmonton Committee - 2023 Appointment Recommendations
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.6 Office of the City Clerk Update
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.7 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.8 City Manager Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Replacement attachment/report:

    • 7.1 Spring 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Attachment 1
    • 10. Motions Pending
      - 10.3 Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core (A. Paquette)
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • April 3, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • April 4, 2023, City Council
    • April 12, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Deputy Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, recognized Edmonton Transit Service for reaching an important achievement. In January and February of 2023, ETS achieved ridership recovery in conventional bus service, with boardings reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in three years, with more than 1.2 million boardings per week.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Dr. Donald Massey School in Ward Dene and their teachers, T. Palaschuk, M. McKinnon and A. Sloat.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.3, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13, 9.1, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8.

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 9.2 Edmonton Design Committee And Naming Committee - 2023 Appointment Recommendations of Externally-Nominated Representatives
    • 9.3 Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee - Recruitment 2023
    • 9.4 Women's Advocacy Voice Of Edmonton Committee - 2023 Appointment Recommendations
    • 9.5 Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee (WAVE) - 2022/23 Membership Report and (Re)Appointment Recommendations
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

There were no Requests to Speak.

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

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

    • 9.7 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report - First item at 1:30 p.m.
    • 9.8 City Manager Update - Verbal report - Second item at 1:30 p.m.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

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

    • 9.1 Confidential Settlement and Contract Extension - Third item at 1:30 p.m.
    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 first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20396 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20397 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20399 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20400 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood - Crown Land
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20447 - To amend Bylaw 15078, to authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire, renovate, and finance Mobile Equipment Services Project, MES Heavy Repair and Equipment Building Facility
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20448 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15152, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Multi-Purpose Recreation Centres
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20449 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18969, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, purchase and finance Edmonton Police Service Project, Helicopter Replacement
    • 8.14 Bylaw 20472 - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20396 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20399 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20447 - To amend Bylaw 15078, to authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire, renovate, and finance Mobile Equipment Services Project, MES Heavy Repair and Equipment Building Facility
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20448 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15152, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Multi-Purpose Recreation Centres
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20449 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18969, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, purchase and finance Edmonton Police Service Project, Helicopter Replacement
    • 8.14 Bylaw 20472 - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20396 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20399 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20447 - To amend Bylaw 15078, to authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire, renovate, and finance Mobile Equipment Services Project, MES Heavy Repair and Equipment Building Facility
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20448 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15152, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Multi-Purpose Recreation Centres
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20449 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18969, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, purchase and finance Edmonton Police Service Project, Helicopter Replacement
    • 8.14 Bylaw 20472 - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20396 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the McCauley Neighbourhood
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20399 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Ottewell Neighbourhood
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20447 - To amend Bylaw 15078, to authorize the City of Edmonton to acquire, renovate, and finance Mobile Equipment Services Project, MES Heavy Repair and Equipment Building Facility
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20448 - To amend Revised Bylaw 15152, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, and finance Community Services Project, Multi-Purpose Recreation Centres
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20449 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18969, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, purchase and finance Edmonton Police Service Project, Helicopter Replacement
    • 8.14 Bylaw 20472 - Amendment to Bylaw 14126 Youth Council Bylaw
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

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

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  • F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That adjustments to the 2023 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01657, 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)

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

  • E. Ambtman, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
  • A. Hussainaly, Edmonton Police Commission

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton
    1. That Administration prepare the necessary bylaw and/or amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 that enables City Council to establish an independent and arm’s-length third party to manage allegations of breaches of the Oath of Office, Code of Conduct, or Conflict of Interest using the Office of the Integrity Commissioner as a model and that any financial implications are identified prior to approval of any bylaws.
    2. That Administration and the Edmonton Police Commission work together to engage the Edmonton Police Service to draft a policy tool outlining an Alternative Dispute Resolution process that could be approved by both City Council and the Edmonton Police Commission.
    3. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to enable the Edmonton Police Commission to make appointments of non-commissioners to its Standing Committees.
    4. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to enable the Edmonton Police Commission to establish Advisory Committees.
    5. That City Council call a Special City Council meeting for the purpose of discussing the Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal as detailed in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01553.
    6. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, work with the Edmonton Police Commission to advocate to the Government of Alberta to appoint a Chair on a full-time basis.
    7. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to expand the scope of the Councillors appointed as members of the Edmonton Police Commission to include vetting/management of individual requests for information from fellow Councillors to the Edmonton Police Commission.
    8. That Administration, as part of the work related to the Council Orientation and Training Policy C530, include a series of orientation sessions within the first six months of the new Council term starting in 2025, and if any policy amendments are required that they be presented to Council no later than second quarter 2025.
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Amendment:

    That Part 5 be deleted:

    5. That City Council call a Special City Council meeting for the purpose of discussing the Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal as detailed in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01553.

    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)
  • Motion, as Amended, put:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040

    *Clerk's note: The above-noted title pertains to Parts 1, 3, 4 and 6 of the motion with a due date of to be determined City Council.

    1. That Administration prepare the necessary bylaw and/or amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 that enables City Council to establish an independent and arm’s-length third party to manage allegations of breaches of the Oath of Office, Code of Conduct, or Conflict of Interest using the Office of the Integrity Commissioner as a model and that any financial implications are identified prior to approval of any bylaws.

      Alternative Dispute Resolution - Draft Policy
    2. That Administration and the Edmonton Police Commission work together to engage the Edmonton Police Service to draft a policy tool outlining an Alternative Dispute Resolution process that could be approved by both City Council and the Edmonton Police Commission.
      Due Date: To be determined, City Council

    3. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to enable the Edmonton Police Commission to make appointments of non-commissioners to its Standing Committees.
    4. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to enable the Edmonton Police Commission to establish Advisory Committees.
    5. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, work with the Edmonton Police Commission to advocate to the Government of Alberta to appoint a Chair on a full-time basis.
    6. That Administration prepare amendments to the Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw 14040 to expand the scope of the Councillors appointed as members of the Edmonton Police Commission to include acting as a first point of contact for and triaging of individual requests for information from fellow Councillors to the Edmonton Police Commission.
      Due Date: To be determined, City Council

    7. That Administration, as part of the work related to the Council Orientation and Training Policy C530, include a series of orientation sessions within the first six months of the new Council term starting in 2025, and if any policy amendments are required that they be presented to Council no later than second quarter 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)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    Enhanced Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response Plan - Recommended Next Steps

    That Administration provide a report following the close of the Expressions of Interest process for the Indigenous-led shelter and transitional spaces to provide an update on submissions received and recommended next steps for further work to address unsheltered homelessness among Indigenous people and others in Edmonton.

    Due Date: August 28, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

8.

 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Bylaw 20398 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Bylaw 20398 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Bylaw 20398 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Bylaw 20398 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20450 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20450 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20450 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20450 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20390 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20390 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 20394 be read a second time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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 (8 to 4)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 20394 be read a third time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, 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 (8 to 4)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20395 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 20395 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01854, be postponed to the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting.

    Due Date: June 13, 2023, City Council

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • 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 9.6 and 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 2:01 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 3:19 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023.


*Clerk's note: This item was not discussed in private and the recommendation passed without debate.

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell
    1. That the proposed settlement as set out in the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM01815, be approved.
    2. That the amendment to the agreement as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023 Office of the City Manager report OCM01815, be approved.
    3. That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Manager report OCM01815 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) 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)

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

  1. That the externally-nominated representatives listed in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01808, be appointed to the Edmonton Design Committee for the term of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
  2. That the externally-nominated representative listed in Attachment 2 of the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01808, be appointed to the Naming Committee for the term of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
  3. That the April 17, 2023 Office of the City Clerk report OCC01808, and Attachments 1 and 2 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.

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

  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01688, be re-appointed to the Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee, for the term of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01688 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.
  3. That the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01688 and Attachments 2 and 3 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.

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

  1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01809, be appointed to the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee for a term May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025.
  2. That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01809 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 April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01809 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.

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

  1. That the individual listed in Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01692, be re-appointed to the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee, for the term of May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01692 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.
  3. That the March 24, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01692 and Attachments 2 and 3 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.

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

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe
    1. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01869, be approved.
    2. That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01869 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)

*Clerk's note: This item was dealt with in public, therefore, the presentation and Attachment 1 are public documents.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  • R. Barkway, Acting Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Attachment 1 be added to the April 17, 2023, Communications and Engagement verbal report CE01872.

    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. Paquette
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to all declared provincial government candidates emphasizing the City of Edmonton's advocacy priorities of Economic Revitalization and Growth, Energy Transition and Climate Resilience, Housing, Affordability, and Safety and Community Wellbeing and Equitable Support for Edmonton and Calgary.

    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)

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • M. Dorval, Acting Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang
    1. That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01873, be received for information.
    2. That the April 17, 2023, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01873 remain private pursuant to section 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)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Tax Forgiveness Options for the YWCA

    That Administration bring a report providing background and outlining the tax forgiveness options for the YWCA with tax amounts assessed in 2022 at 10408-124 Street (account 9948253).

    Due Date: August 30, 2023, Executive Committee

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    City Acquired Properties

    That Administration provide a report outlining the following information:

    1. a current inventory, status, and history of agreements between the City of Edmonton and Homeowners Associations (HOA) in Edmonton relating to the City acquiring properties from a homeowners association, and
    2. a summary of the process and cost/benefit analysis for the City to acquire the property(s) from the Riverpoint Homeowners Association.

    Due Date: August 30, 2023, Executive Committee

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report

    That Administration provide a monthly verbal update to Council on the progress of the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core until such a time that Council is satisfied with the progress on this work.

    Due Date: May 16, 2023, City Council

    *Clerk's note: The May 2, 2023, Agenda Review Committee managed the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting agenda to start the Monthly Update on the Transit Safety Plan and the Downtown Core - Verbal report in June 2023.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023.

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