Executive Committee Minutes

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• A. Stevenson, 
• A. Knack, 
• J. Rice, 
• and E. Rutherford

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, and acknowledged that Executive 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

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Executive Committee.

Councillors T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Principe, K. Tang and J. Wright; A. Corbould, City Manager; and K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, R. Yusuf and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Rice

  That the August 24, 2022, Executive Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:
  Addition:

  • 7.3 Scona Pool Recommendations
  • 10. Motions Pending
    • 10.1 Aga Khan Foundation Tax Balance (A. Knack)

  Replacement report:
  

  • 7.2 Valley Line West - Approval of Increase of Pipeline Agreement Amount
    • Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01377
      

  Deletion:

  • 7.1 Kinsmen Club of Edmonton - Kinsmen Twin Arena Lease Agreement
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the August 10, 2022, Executive Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  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, 7.2 and 7.3. 

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

 

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Revenue Source for Transit - Potential, Risk and Implementation and Intergovernmental Advocacy 
  • 5.2 Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission - Phase One Service Plan Implications
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Stevenson

  That Executive Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.1 Edmonton Soccer Association - Edmonton Soccer Centre South Expansion Lease Agreement

  1. 1. R. Casanova, YEG Soccer (previously approved at the August 10, 2022, Executive Committee meeting)

  • 7.3  Scona Pool Recommendations

  1. 1. G. Maier, River City Recreation Inc.
     2. E. Solez, Friends of Scona Rec
     3. ​M. Chu, ​Strathcona High School Swim Team 
     4. H. Nguyen, Strathcona High School Swim Team
     5. S. Troitskaia, Queen Alexandra Community League
     6. K. Feng, Scona Swim Team/Save Scona Pool
     7. B. Torrance 
     8. E. Wright, Strathcona High School Swim Team 
     9. K. Clegg, ​Queen Alexandra Community League
     10. ​K. Semeniuk, ​Mini Os Parents and Queen Alexandra Playgroup 
     11. ​F. Kusiek 
     12. ​M. Chan 
     13. ​A. Zaiane, Scona Swim Team 
     14. ​J. Papineau, ​Friends of Scona Rec 
     15. J. Buhler, Olympian Swim Club 
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

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

  That Executive Committee hear from the following additional speakers:

  • I. Hernandez
  • A. Lozowy, Queen Alexandra Community League
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

Request for a specific time on the agenda was not considered.

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

5.1

Revenue Source for Transit - Potential, Risk and Implementation and Intergovernmental Advocacy

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 To be determined, Executive Committee, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01246, Revenue Source for Transit - Potential, Risk and Implementation and Intergovernmental Advocacy, be approved.

Revised Due Date: To be determined, Executive Committee

5.2

Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission - Phase One Service Plan Implications

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 September 7, 2022, Executive Committee, for the City Operations report CO01179, Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission - Phase One Service Plan Implications, be approved.

Revised Due Date: September 7, 2022, Executive Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

6.1

Edmonton Soccer Association - Edmonton Soccer Centre South Expansion Lease Agreement

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• R. Casanova, YEG Soccer

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Thiessen, Financial and Corporate Services
• L. Bourak, Community Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Argo, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the lease agreement between The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Soccer Association on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 10, 2022 Executive Committee report FCS01195, be approved with the following amendment(s), and that the lease amending agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager:

  1. Extension term: 7 years
  2. Clause added related to community benefit

  With the unanimous consent of Committee members, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the motion.

  Withdrawn

  
  
  
  
  
• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the lease amending agreement between The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Soccer Association on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 10, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01195, be approved, and that the lease amending agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 

  
  

  In Favour (3)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (2)	J. Rice, and E. Rutherford

  
  
  
  Carried (3 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Knack

   Edmonton Soccer Association - Community Benefits and Access

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining engagement with the Edmonton Soccer Association and other soccer groups to identify options to provide additional community benefits, and increased community access.

  Due Date: November 23, 2022, Executive Committee

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.2

Turkish Canadian Society Outstanding Tax Balance Options

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Administration cancel previously levied municipal property taxes from the 2020 and 2021 taxation years on Account 9998985 in the amount of $20,822.62, as well as associated penalties, and that this amount be recorded against tax losses.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.3

Bylaw 20158 - A Bylaw to Designate the Carleton Sheldon Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Johnston, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: J. Rice

  That Executive Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That Bylaw 20158 be amended as follows:
  2. 1. delete “Carleton” throughout the bylaw.
  3. That Bylaw 20158, as amended, be given the appropriate readings. 
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Kinsmen Club of Edmonton - Kinsmen Twin Arena Lease Agreement

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

7.2

Valley Line West - Approval of Increase of Pipeline Agreement Amount

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: J. Rice
  1. That the increase in the amount related to the agreement with Pembina Pipeline Corporation be approved, such that the total is for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 CAD plus GST, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01377.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the August 24, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01377 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Scona Pool Recommendations

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

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

• ​M. Chu, ​Strathcona High School Swim Team
• H. Nguyen, Strathcona High School Swim Team
• S. Troitskaia, ​Queen Alexandra Community League
• B. Torrance
• E. Wright, Strathcona High school Swim Team
• ​F. Kusiek
• ​M. Chan
• ​A. Zaiane, Scona Swim Team
• ​J. Papineau, ​Friends of Scona Rec

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• G. Maier, River City Recreation Inc.
• E. Solez, Friends of Scona Rec
• K. Feng, Scona Swim Team/Save Scona Pool
• ​K. Clegg, ​Queen Alexandra Community League
• ​K. Semeniuk, ​Mini Os Parents and Queen Alexandra Playgroup
• J. Buhler, Olympian Swim Club
• I. Hernandez
• A. Lozowy, Queen Alexandra Community League

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• E. Robar, City Operations
• T. Harris, Community Services

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the August 24, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01425, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 1)

• The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That Administration work with all users of Scona pool to accommodate existing programs, including transportation options.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Aga Khan Foundation Tax Balance (A. Knack)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Administration return to Committee with a report outlining the options available to Council for supporting the Aga Khan Foundation (account 9967260) with their current outstanding tax balance along with related background.

  With the unanimous consent of Committee members, Councillor A. Knack withdrew the motion.

  Withdrawn

  
  
  
  
  
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11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Aggregate Recycling Program (E. Rutherford)

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

1. That Administration pause efforts to wind-down the Aggregate Recycling Program until City Council determines if the program is in alignment with City priorities and strategic goals.
2. That Administration provide a report to City Council which includes the following documentation and analysis:
   1. An analysis of the proposed wind-down of the Aggregate Recycling Program and alignment with City strategic plans, business cases, audits, program service reviews related to the Aggregate Recycling Program;
   2. A cost and risk analysis of closing the Aggregate Recycling Program, including documentation comparing the program cost, material quality and waste diversion rates with that of private industry; and
   3. An overview of plans for disposal of materials from City projects and breakdown of costs. 

• Notice of Motion Given: August 24, 2022, Executive Committee

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022.