City Council Minutes

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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

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 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 D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors S. Hamilton, M. Nickel and M. Walters were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, S. McKerry and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That the June 22/23/24, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 6.4 Council Member Appointment 2019 and 2020 Annual Reporting - Verbal report
      - Attachments 1-4
    • 6.5 Reimagine Services Update
    • 6.12 Downtown Vibrancy Strategy - Funding Approval
    • 7.1 Bylaw 19734 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to assess, undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project for the Footbridge Construction Local Improvement on 170 street Pedestrian Bridge
    • 7.2 Bylaw 19783 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment
    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Dziadyk

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • May 28, 2021, Special City Council
    • June 7, 2021, City Council
    • June 8/9, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
    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
    Carried (13 to 0)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the Development Services Permit Approvals and Inspection Team on their ability to continually adapt and provide innovative services.

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized, celebrated and congratulated David Wiun on his retirement from the City of Edmonton after over twenty years as City Auditor.

The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 7.4 and 9.1.

  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal - Update
    • 6.1 Approval of Expropriations - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 6.8 LRT Network Expansion and Renewal Update
    • 6.9 Capital Line South Extension - Project Update and Budget Approval
    • 6.10 Station Lands
    • 6.11 Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Footbridge - Additional Information
    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:T. Caterina

    That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

    • 6.12 Downtown Vibrancy Strategy - Funding Approval
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (3)J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
    Carried (10 to 3)

Requests to Speak were not considered.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Banga

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

    • 6.5 Reimagine Services Update - First item of business, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
    • 7.2 Bylaw 19783 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment - 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
    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
    Carried (13 to 0)

Can Administration provide a report to Committee outlining how the City of Edmonton’s IT policy and procedure is GBA+ inclusive including:

  • allowing for username changes based on legal change of marital status, gender identity or cultural recognition; and
  • accommodations made for people with cognitive sensory and physical accessibility challenges.

Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2021, Executive Committee

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

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

That the revised due date of July 5, 2021, City Council, for the Office of the City Manager report OCM00044rev, Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal - Update, be approved.

Revised Due Date: July 5, 2021, City Council

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

  1. That the expropriation of the land requirements, including all interests therein, in the lands shown and legally described in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00616, (the “Subject Lands”), be approved.
  2. That all steps under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c. E-13 (the “Act”) be taken to complete the expropriations, including but not limited to, registering certificates of approval of expropriation, and serving the notices of expropriation, notices of proposed payment, and notices of possession.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the 2021 Council Orientation Training Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00584, be approved.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (11 to 0)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:M. Nickel
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00479, 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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC00686, be postponed to the July 5/7, 2021, City Council meeting.

    Due Date: July 5/7, 2021, City Council

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.


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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
  • J. Zatylny, Fire Chief, Citizen Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • N. Anderson, Urban Planning and Economy
  • M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:J. Dziadyk

    That the Introduction of new Parking Fees (Parks and Open Spaces) as outlined in Action 1 of the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00503, be removed from the Reimagine Services Actions to be implemented by Administration.

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

    1. That Orders of the Day for the June 22/23/24, 2021, City Council meeting be amended to cancel June 23, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    2. That a Special Executive Committee meeting be held on June 23, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for the purpose of hearing from speakers on the Reimage Services Update.

    3. That the Reimagine Services Update, June 22, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00503, be referred to the June 23, 2021, Special Executive Committee meeting.

     

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)

J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner, made a presentation and answered questions

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

J. Denis, Guardian Law (on behalf of Councillor M. Nickel, respondent Councillor), made a presentation and answered questions.

  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, issue a letter of reprimand addressed to Councillor M. Nickel with respect to the Council Code of Conduct violations found in the Integrity Commissioner’s Investigation Reports 2101, 2104, 2106, and 2107, as set out in Attachments 2 to 5 of the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00672.

    In Favour (7)D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (4)T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Defeated (7 to 4)

    *In accordance with section 6(1) of Bylaw 18483 Council Code of Conduct, a special resolution (⅔ of City Council, or 9 members) is required to impose sanctions on a Councillor.


  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That the June 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00673, be postponed to the July 5/7, 2021, City Council meeting and be made time specific for 1:30 p.m., on July 5, 2021.

    Due Date: July 5/7, 2021, City Council

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (11 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 June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00552, be received for information.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00552, remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) 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 amendment to the Capital Line South LRT Concept Plan: Century Park to Allard/Desrochers, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00553, be approved.
  2. That Capital Profile 16-66-7018 (Capital Line South LRT: Century Park to Ellerslie Road) be amended to increase the budget in the amount of $1,025,000,000, to reflect partner and municipal funding sources, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00553, to fund delivery of the project, as outlined in the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00553.

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

1. That Administration add a 24-7 public access easement for the public amenity spaces to the Agreement Terms Sheet, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00548, and that any further negotiation with Station Lands Ltd. require the developer to agree to a public access easement.

2. That an agreement between the City of Edmonton and Station Lands Ltd., for funding Green and Walkable streetscape improvements and publicly-accessible amenity spaces as part of the Green and Walkable catalyst project and for a new Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy catalyst pedway project, for an amount not to exceed a total of $50.8 million, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00548, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

3. That amendments to capital profile CM-74-4100 Downtown Community Revitalization Levy, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00548, be approved.

4. That capital profile 21-50-9100 103A Avenue Pedway, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00548, be approved, conditional upon provincial approval of the amended Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Bylaw 16521 and Plan.

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendment to the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Bylaw 16521

5. That Administration prepare an amendment to the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Bylaw 16521 and Plan, to add the 103A Avenue Pedway as a catalyst project, and other minor changes, as outlined in the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00548, and return to a City Council Public Hearing in Third Quarter 2021.

Due Date: August 31, 2021, City Council Public Hearing

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

  1. That capital profile 21-20-2100 170 Street Pedestrian Bridge, as set out in Attachment 2 of the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00255rev, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the June 14, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00255rev, remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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.

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

That funding of up to $5 million from the existing 2021 operating budget for the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00709, be approved.

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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:

  • C. Sikora, Alberta Health Services
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • N. Poirier, Citizen Services
  • Moved by:J. Dziadyk
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19783, as set out in Attachment 1 of the Office of the City Manager report OCM00687, be read a first time.

    In Favour (7)T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (6)D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:J. Dziadyk
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19783, as set out in Attachment 1 of the Office of the City Manager report OCM00687, be read a second time.

    In Favour (7)T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (6)D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:J. Dziadyk
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19783, as set out in Attachment 1 of the Office of the City Manager report OCM00687, be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)A. Paquette
    Defeated (12 to 1)

    *Consideration for third reading did not receive unanimous consent. Bylaw 19783 will appear on the June 25, 2021, Special City Council agenda for third reading. See item 10.1.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Walters

    That Bylaw 19715 be read a first time.

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19715 be read a second time.

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19715 be considered for third reading.

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19715 be read a third time.

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That the June 14, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00521, be postponed to the July 5/7, 2021, City Council meeting.

    Due Date: July 5/7, 2021, City Council

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.


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

    That Administration provide residents of Wolf Willow Crescent in the immediate vicinity of Patricia Ravine (addresses Wolf Willow Crescent #1 through #253 and addresses Wolf Willow Point #2 through #22) with the opportunity for a Restricted Residential Parking Program, to be distributed to impacted residents through the established Restricted Residential Parking Program Expression Of Interest process for decision.

  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:B. Esslinger

    That the Motion on the Floor be referred to the June 29, 2021, Urban Planning Committee.

    Due Date: June 29, 2021, Urban Planning Committee

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

    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
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021.


  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 5:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021.


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

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  • E. Robar, City Operations
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:T. Caterina

    1. That the June 22, 2021, City Operations verbal report CO00694, referred back to Administration, and return to the July 5/7, 2021, City Council meeting with a further update.

    Due Date: July 5/7, 2021, City Council

    2. That the June 22, 2021, City Operations verbal report CO00694, remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor J. Dziadyk requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2021 Council Calendar.

  • Moved by:M. Banga
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    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 J. Dziadyk to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2021 Council Calendar.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)A. Knack
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:J. Dziadyk
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That a Special City Council meeting be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, from 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. for the third reading of Bylaw 19783 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)A. Knack, and A. Paquette
    Carried (11 to 2)

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

That Administration:

1. Engage with key stakeholders to define the mandate, functions and authorities, and membership criteria for a Child Friendly Advisory Committee, and return with a Bylaw and terms of reference to establish a Child Friendly Advisory Committee.

2. Provide information on a funding strategy for the ongoing support of a Child Friendly Advisory Committee.

Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2021

  • Notice of Motion Given: June 22/24, 2021, City Council

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

1. That the Integrity Commissioner/Ethics Advisor, Legal Services and the City Clerk return to Council Services Committee with a report(s) about lessons learned regarding the Council Code of Conduct and the Sanction Hearing Process.

Due Date: First Quarter 2022

2. That Administration return with an amending bylaw to the Council Code of Conduct to hold sanction hearings in abeyance until after the Oct 18, 2021, General Election.

  • Notice of Motion Given: June 22/24, City Council

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

That Administration delay the release of the pending request for proposal for contracted Transit maintenance and cleaning services, and investigate alternative funding options to maintain the existing 61 full-time equivalent positions in house, and provide a report to Council detailing options.

  • Notice of Motion Given: June 22/24, 2021, City Council

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021.

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