Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Paquette,
• J. Dziadyk,
• D. Iveson,
• A. Knack,
• and M. Nickel

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor A. Paquette called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 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 A. Paquette conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

*Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committee Bylaw 18156

Mayor D. Iveson; and Councillors J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, M. Nickel and A. Paquette participated electronically.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson and S. McKeen; A. Corbould, City Manager; and S. McKerry, L. Kjorlien and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: M. Nickel

  That the February 17, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the February 3, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  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: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.10, 6.11 and 7.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: D. Iveson

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 6.5 2021 Investments in Organizations - Sustain
  • 6.9 Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee

  In Favour (5)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, D. Iveson, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Paquette

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

  • 6.1 City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework
    1. Elder T. Snow
    2. Elder J.A. Saddleback
    3. Elder J. Saddleback
    4. Elder H. Poitras, Indigenous Services Canada
    5. D. Large, Braided Journeys - Edmonton Catholic School District
    6. J. Babiak, Indigenous Framework
    7. D. Knebush
    8. E. Riddle, Edmonton Public Library
    9. C. Hodgins, Edmonton Public Library
    10. D. Marchand
    11. K. Brown, Indigenous Relations Office Framework Committee
    12. A. Levey, Edmonton Police Service
    13. M. Wood
  • 6.2 Indigenous Housing
    1. A. Barner, Metis Nation of Alberta
    2. D. Ward, Niginan Housing Ventures
    3. B. Black
    4. A. Stevenson, Right at Home Housing Society
  • 6.3 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry
    1. A. Wiberg, Stolen Sisters and Brothers Action Movement
    2. R. Venne, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
  • 6.7 Vehicle Noise Enforcement Pilot Program - Results and Next Steps
    1. B. Clark, Grandin Green Co-operative Members
    2. P. Heikel
    3. M. Wilson
    4. D. Jenkinson
  • 6.8 Traffic Bylaw Changes - Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols
    1. A. Schooler, Alberta Cycling Coalition
    2. A. Ritchie, Paths for People
    3. C. Chan, Bike Edmonton
    4. J. Beaudoin
  • 6.11 Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife - Additional Options
    1. A. Pickard
    2. L. Kraychy (on behalf of D. Wasaarab-Roland)
    3. C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Edmonton

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speaker:

  • 6.1 City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework
    1. R. Walker

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: A. Knack

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

  • 6.11 Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife - Additional Options - Second item at 1:30 p.m.
    
    

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Extreme Weather Protocol (D. Iveson)

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and A. Murphy, Acting Chief, Edmonton Police Service, made a presentation.

Can Administration provide information summarizing our extreme weather protocols, including:

• How City employees, including EPS officers, are expected to work with Edmontonians experiencing homelessness and other situations that put them at risk to the cold weather.
• How these protocols were followed during this recent extreme cold snap and if there were instances of them not being followed.
• How we work with our partners, including EPS and shelters, to communicate the policy, including when and how it will be enacted.

Due Date: March 24, 2021

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.

Reports

6.1

City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework

A. Corbould, City Manager; R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager and I. Howatt, Citizen Services; C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement; and L. Whiskeyjack, University of Alberta, made a presentation.

Elder H. Poitras, Indigenous Services Canada; D. Large, Braided Journeys - Edmonton Catholic School District; C. Hodgins, Edmonton Public Library; D. Marchand; K. Brown, Indigenous Relations Office Framework Committee; A. Levey, Edmonton Police Service; and R. Walker, made presentations.

Elder T. Snow; Elder J.A. Saddleback; Elder J. Saddleback; D. Knebush; E. Riddle, Edmonton Public Library; and M. Wood, made presentations and answered questions.

• Moved by: D. Iveson

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That City Council endorse and commit to adhere to the Guiding Principles, 4 roles and 7 commitments contained in the City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework, as set out in Attachment 1 of the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00278.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.2

Indigenous Housing

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, C. Kjenner and R. Putt, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

A. Barner, Metis Nation of Alberta; B. Black; and A. Stevenson, Right at Home Housing Society, made presentations.

D. Ward, Niginan Housing Ventures, made a presentation and answered questions.

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager and C. Kjenner, Citizen Services; and C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

• Moved by: D. Iveson

  Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy
  
  That Administration prepare an Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy in the interests of reconciliation and City Plan goals for a rebuildable, inclusive, and compassionate city. This strategy should include using engagement with Indigenous partners to identify existing gaps, inform program design, and develop targets, and return to Committee with recommendations for programs that aim to prioritize and/or incentivize the development of Indigenous-led affordable housing projects in Edmonton.
  
  Due Date: First Quarter 2022

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.3

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, J. Foord and J. Miller, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

A. Wiberg, Stolen Sisters and Brothers Action Movement; and R. Venne, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, made presentations.

J. Miller, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry - Final Report Update and Implementation Plan Development
  
  That Administration provide an update on the response to the Calls for Justice outlined in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry Final Report and the development of an implementation plan.
  
  Due Date: June 30, 2021

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

Progress on Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan to Transform Arts and Heritage

S. Shahani, Edmonton Arts Council, made a presentation and answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That the February 17, 2021, Edmonton Arts Council report CR_6593, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.5

2021 Investments in Organizations - Sustain

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

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 17, 2021, Edmonton Arts Council report EXT00257, be approved.

6.6

Hope Mission Project Update

• Moved by: M. Nickel

  That the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CR_7839, be referred to the March 3, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.
  
  Due Date: March 3, 2021

  With the unanimous consent of Community and Public Services Committee, the motion carried.

  
  

6.7

Vehicle Noise Enforcement Pilot Program - Results and Next Steps

B. Clark, Grandin Green Co-operative Members; and D. Jenkinson, made presentations.

M. Wilson made a presentation and answered questions.

Councillors A. Knack and J. Dziadyk referred the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CR_7275 to the February 22, 2021 City Council meeting, without a Committee recommendation.

6.8

Traffic Bylaw Changes - Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols

A. Ritchie, Paths for People; C. Chan, Bike Edmonton; and J. Beaudoin, made presentations.

A. Schooler, Alberta Cycling Coalition, made a presentation and answered questions.

J. Lamarre, City Operations; and K. Johnson, Edmonton Police Service, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That Administration bring forward a Charter Bylaw to establish a minimum safe passing distance for motorists passing cyclists, based on alignment with the City of Calgary’s approach, as outlined in the February 17, 2021, City Operations report CR_8037.
  2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the Province to establish province wide minimum safe passing distances for motorists passing cyclists, in support of mutual Vision Zero goals.
     
     

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.9

Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee

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

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 19573 be given the appropriate readings.

6.10

Bylaw 19580 - Amendments to the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 15309

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00153, be referred to the March 3, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.
  
  Due Date: March 3, 2021

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.11

Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife - Additional Options

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

A. Pickard; L. Kraychy; and C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Edmonton, made presentations and answered questions.

D. Aitken, Citizen Services; and C. Hodgson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That Bylaw 19553, as set out in Attachment 2 of the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00237rev, be given the appropriate readings.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

• Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Knack

  That a part 1 be added to the motion as follows:
  
  That section 6.2(3) of Bylaw 19553 (Attachment 2) be amended by adding “feral cats, or birds” after “in respect of Wildlife,”.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

• Motion, as Amended, put:

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That section 6.2(3) of Bylaw 19553 (Attachment 2) be amended by adding “feral cats, or birds” after “in respect of Wildlife,”.
  2. That Bylaw 19553, as amended and set out in Attachment 2 of the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00237rev, be given the appropriate readings.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

7.1

Shelter Operations and Funding (M. Nickel)

• Moved by: M. Nickel

  That the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00197, be referred to the March 3, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.
  
  Due Date: March 3, 2021

  With the unanimous consent of Community and Public Services Committee, the motion carried.

  
  

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor A. Paquette asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021.