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

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2022, 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.

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

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

*Clerk's note: Councillor M. Janz was absent after the original scheduled adjournment time.

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

    That the November 14/15, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 7.1 Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget
      - Addendum 1 Operating Budget service packages for motions
      - Addendum 2 2023-2026 User Fee Schedule

    • 7.2 2023-2026 Carbon Budget
      - Addendum 1 Carbon Budget Appendix A
      - Addendum 2 Carbon Budget Appendix A

    • 7.4 2021 Edmonton Police Service Annual Report
    • 7.7 2023 Council and Committee Calendar Changes

    Replacement attachment:

    • 7.3 2023-2026 Council Budget Deliberation Process
      - Attachment 1
    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That items 7.1 - Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget and 7.2 - 2023-2026 Carbon Budget, be dealt with separately.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • October 31/November 2, 2022, City Council
    • November 1, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, recognized that November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. The City of Edmonton’s Family Violence Prevention Team is supporting prevention by raising awareness, providing education and engaging community members.

Councillor K. Principe, on behalf of City Council, recognized that on November 5, 2022, the City of Edmonton reached a significant milestone of 100 years of promoting and regulating high school football across Edmonton.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that four City of Edmonton buildings were recognized at this year's Prairie Design Awards. The Award of Excellence went to the Edmonton Public Library’s Capilano branch and the Awards of Merit went to Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage; Paul Kane Park Redevelopment; Co*Lab; and the Community Arts Laboratory.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized Associated Engineering and the City of Edmonton’s Integrated Infrastructure department for receiving two Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards for their work on Blatchford’s District Energy Sharing System. A short video was played for Members of Council.

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed T. Sonuga, who was appointed in July 2021, as the City of Edmonton’s ninth Poet Laureate. T. Sonuga recited a poem for Members of Council.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 9.1.

All items were selected for debate.

Requests to Speak were not considered.

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

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

    That Bylaw 20272 be read a first time.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20272 be read a second time.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20272 be considered for third reading.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20272 be read a third time.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

This report is scheduled to be dealt with at the December 5, 2022, City Council meeting.

Due Date: December 5, 2022, City Council

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, be postponed to the November 28/29, 2022, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing.

    Due Date: November 28/29, 2022, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing

    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 made a presentation and answered questions:

  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Tomaras, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01478, be postponed to the November 28/29, 2022, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing.

    Due Date: November 28/29, 2022, City Council Budget Non-Statutory Public Hearing

    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. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Option 1 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations.

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

    Amendment 1:

    That the randomization process as outlined in Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 2
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 3
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 5
    • Round 6: Start with the Council Member in position 6
    • For any subsequent rounds, start with the next Council Member draw position, up to position 13, and then, if necessary re-start at Round 1.

    Not put to vote

    *Clerk's note: Councillor T. Cartmell's amendment to the amendment carried and replaced Councillor S. Hamilton's amendment, therefore, this was not put to vote.

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

    Amendment to the Amendment 1:

    That the amendment be replaced with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1, moving in order to the Council Member in position 13
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 13, moving in reverse order to the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 2, moving in order to the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 12, moving in reverse order to the Council Member in position 13
    • For any subsequent rounds, start with the next Council Member draw position, moving through the 13 Council Members, and switch to reverse order every second round.

    With unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson withdrew the amendment to the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Amendment to the Amendment 2:

    That the randomization process as outlined in Option 1, be adjusted as follows:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 13
    • For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.
    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    Amendment to the Amendment 3:

    That a Part 2. be added as follows:

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    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. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Amendment to the Amendment 4:

    That a Part 3. be added as follows:

    3. That decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

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

    Motion with Amendments, put:

    That Option 1 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01563, be approved for the 2023-2026 City Council Capital, Operating and Utility budget deliberations with the following adjustments:

    1. That Option 1, column 2, be adjusted by deleting the text between "for capital:" and "for operating:" and replacing it with the following:

    • Round 1: Start with the Council Member in position 1
    • Round 2: Start with the Council Member in position 4
    • Round 3: Start with the Council Member in position 7
    • Round 4: Start with the Council Member in position 10
    • Round 5: Start with the Council Member in position 13
    • For any subsequent rounds, move to the next Council Member 3 positions forward.

    2. That the randomization process be a new draw for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities).

    3. That budget decreases be dealt with first for each of the 2023-2026 budgets (Capital, Operating and Utilities), and then budget increases.

    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
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (12 to 1)

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

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission 
  • L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • S. Tout, Edmonton Police Service
  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the November 14, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01549, be received for information.

    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)

Item 7.5 - Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update was a Statutory Public Hearing on the agenda.

Mayor A. Sohi explained the Statutory Public Hearing process. A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update. There was no one present.

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

    That the Statutory Public Hearing on the Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update, be closed.

    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. Knack
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the Revised Debt Management Fiscal Policy C203D as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 17, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01494, 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 members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Stakeholder Engagement and Recommendations Regarding Indoor Shisha Consumption

    That Administration engage with stakeholders, including Alberta Health Services, and provide a report with recommendations on potential bylaw amendments for indoor shisha consumption.

    Due Date: June 19, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)S. Hamilton, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    1. That the Orders of the Day for the May 2, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., be changed to adjourn at noon.

    2. That the Orders of the Day for the November 1, 2023, Executive Committee meeting be changed as follows:

      • Recess - noon to 3:45 p.m.
      • Adjournment - 5:30 p.m.

    3. That the Standing Committee Membership dates be changed as follows:

      • October 26, 2021, to February 26, 2023
      • February 27, 2023, to June 30, 2024
      • July 1, 2024, to 2025 Inaugural Meeting
    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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 for the discussion of item 9.1.

    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 4:46 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • L. Fenger, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
    • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • A. Corbould, City Manager

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    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)

    City Council met in public at 5:06 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022.


  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That the instructions as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01501, be approved.
    2. That the November 14, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01501 remain private pursuant to sections 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 (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)

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

Councillor A. Paquette requested permission to make a motion without customary notice regarding Councillor attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Advocacy Days and the Big City Mayor’s Conference Reconciliation meeting.

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Paquette to make a motion without notice regarding attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Advocacy Days and the Big City Mayor’s Conference Reconciliation meeting.

    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:A. Sohi

    That the costs associated with travel to and attendance for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Advocacy Days and the Big City Mayor’s Conference Reconciliation meeting for Councillor A. Paquette from December 2 to 8, 2022, from the Office of the Councillors' 2022 Common Travel and Conferences Budget for an amount not exceeding $3000, 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 meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

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