City Council - Non-Regular - Minutes

Minutes

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• D. Iveson,
• M. Banga,
• T. Cartmell,
• T. Caterina,
• J. Dziadyk,
• B. Esslinger,
• S. Hamilton,
• B. Henderson,
• A. Knack,
• S. McKeen,
• M. Nickel,
• A. Paquette,
• and M. Walters

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m., and acknowledged that Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he 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

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of all members of Council. 

Councillors M. Banga and  B. Henderson were absent for a portion of the meeting with notice.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dzaidyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically. 

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk; S. McKerry and C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance. 

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: B. Esslinger
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the October 21, 2020, City Council Non-Regular meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
  
  

  Additions: 

  • 6.2 Federal & Provincial Advocacy Updates
  • 6.6 Use of "Bill 7" Tools - Rural Standard Industrial Park Servicing - Application of "Bill 7" Property Tax Tools - Executive Committee report
  • 9.1 Regional Update - Additional Information - PRIVATE
    (Section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)  
  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried. 

  
  

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items. 

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

All items were selected for debate. 

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

There were no Reports not Selected for Debate. 

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak. 

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time. 

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.

Reports

6.1

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Protocol Meeting with Council - Verbal report

C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement; B. Morishita, City of Brooks; A. Duncan, Village of Alberta Beach; T. Thorn, Town of Okotoks; C. Heron, City of St. Albert; and P. Demong, City of Calgary, made a presentation. B. Morishita, City of Brooks; T. Thorn, City of Okotoks; and C. Heron, City of St. Albert, answered questions. 

• Moved by: D. Iveson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the October 21, 2020, Communications and Engagement verbal report CE00024, be received for information. 

  In Favour (12)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

6.2

Federal & Provincial Advocacy Updates

Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 were dealt with together. 

C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement, made a presentation and answered questions. 

Council met in private at 2:54 p.m., pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

• D. Iveson
• M. Banga
• T. Cartmell
• T. Caterina
• J. Dziadyk
• B. Esslinger
• S. Hamilton
• B. Henderson
• A. Knack
• S. McKeen
• M. Nickel
• A. Paquette
• M. Walters
• D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
• B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
• M. Wispinski, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• I. Gallagher, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• P. Ross, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• G. Davis, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• D. Hales, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• R. Klatchuk, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• J. Pater, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• S. Jongsma Knauss, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• J. Foord, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• C. Kjenner, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• J. Charchun, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 5:01 p.m. 

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

  That the October 21, 2020, Communications and Engagement report CE00027, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  City of Edmonton/Government of Alberta Government Relations Plan: Advancing our Mutual Relationship

  That Administration develop a City of Edmonton/Government of Alberta common ground strategy to assist in achieving greater alignment and progress on shared goals, including advice on whether engaging a third party consultant would be beneficial.
  
  Due date: January 25, 2021, City Council 

   

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

6.3

Legislative Updates - Upcoming Provincial Legislation on Human Trafficking

Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 were dealt with together. 

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

  That the October 21, 2020, Communications and Engagement report CE00028, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, and M. Walters

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

6.4

Intergovernmental Consultations Updates

Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 were dealt with together. 

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

  That the October 21, 2020, Communications and Engagement report CE00029, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, and M. Walters

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

6.5

Intergovernmental Associations Update

Items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 were dealt with together. 

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

  That the October 21, 2020, Communications and Engagement report CE00030, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, and M. Walters

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

6.6

Use of "Bill 7" Tools - Rural Standard Industrial Park Servicing - Application of "Bill 7" Property Tax Tools

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: M. Walters

  That the October 16, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_8021, be postponed to the November 2, 2020, City Council meeting. 

  Motion

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried. 

  
  

7.

Bylaws

There were no Bylaws. 

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending. 

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Council meet in private pursuant to section 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 6.2 and 9.1.

  In Favour (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)

  Council met in private at 2:54 p.m. 

  
  
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: M. Walters

  That Council meet in public. 

  Motion

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried. 

   

  Council met in public at 5:01 p.m. 

  
  

9.1

Regional Update - Additional Information

Council met in private at 2:54 p.m., pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

In Attendance:

• D. Iveson
• M. Banga
• T. Cartmell
• T. Caterina
• J. Dziadyk
• B. Esslinger
• S. Hamilton
• B. Henderson
• A. Knack
• S. McKeen
• M. Nickel
• A. Paquette
• M. Walters
• D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
• B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
• M. Wispinski, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• I. Gallagher, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• P. Ross, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• G. Davis, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• D. Hales, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• R. Klatchuk, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• J. Pater, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• S. Jongsma Knauss, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• J. Foord, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• C. Kjenner, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• J. Charchun, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 5:01 p.m. 

• Moved by: B. Esslinger
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the October 21, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8076rev, be received for information.
  2. That the October 21, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8076rev, remain private pursuant to section 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried. 

  
  

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.