City Council Minutes

Monday, January 25, 2021

9:30 A.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 9:36 a.m., Monday, January 25, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

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

Councillor B. Henderson participated electronically for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor B. Henderson was 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.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the January 25/27, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  6.4 2021 Private Construction Projects - Economic Incentive Options - Five Year Timeline

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the following City Council meeting minutes be approved:

  • December 3, 2020, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustments
  • December 4, 2020, City Council Non-Regular
  • December 7, 2020, City Council
  • December 8, 2020, Special City Council
  • December 8, 2020, City Council Public Hearing
  • December 9/11, 2020, City Council
  • January 7, 2021, Special City Council

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Celebrating Paula Findlay's Daytona Triathlon win (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, recognized and congratulated Paula Findlay on her recent win at the Professional Triathletes Organization 2020 Championship at Daytona International Speedway. She has had an amazing career overcoming many barriers. In 2010, she became the first Canadian triathlete to win a World Triathlon Series, she made her Olympic debut at London 2012 battling through pain to finish the race and a few years later finished fifteenth at the World Triathlon Series Grand Final hosted in Edmonton.

2.

Celebrating the team behind Free Play for Kids (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the team behind Free Play for Kids, one of the city’s pillars of social service, inclusion and safe spaces. At Free Play for Kids, sport and play are used as tools to create a vital, safe space for the most marginalized and vulnerable youth. At Free Play, youth ages eight through eighteen are surrounded by smart, compassionate, caring and diverse leaders including the core team at Free Play: Adriana Martinez, Ruke Okome, Diana Siwila and Tim Adams, founder and executive director. Adriana Martinez, participating virtually, made a presentation on the team's journey together.

3.

Celebrating Dr. Robert Steadward - Companion of the Order of Canada (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Dr. Robert Steadward, who was recently awarded the title of Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada. This title is awarded to Canadians who have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on the national or international scene. Last year, as the only Companion named, Dr. Steadward was recognized for his lifelong work with athletes with disabilities which began more than fifty years ago. Dr. Steadward, participating virtually, expressed gratitude for the honour and emphasized the importance of this work.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 7.5, 7.8 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Surplus School Sites
  • 5.2 Growth Management Framework
  • 5.3 Growth Investment Strategy
  • 5.4 City of Edmonton/Government of Alberta Government Relations Plan: Advancing our Mutual Relationship
  • 5.5 Ray Gibbon Drive (A. Knack)
  • 5.6 Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms - Revised Order
  • 5.7 Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal - Update
  • 5.8 Report Categorization and Background Information Pilot Results
  • 6.1 Amendment to the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief
  • 6.3 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalities
  • 9.1 City of Edmonton Youth 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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19514 - Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19513 Revision to Bylaw 19432, Closure of a Portion of the East - West Lane, East of 144 Street NW and North of 103 Avenue NW, Grovenor
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19519 - Residential Assessment and Supplementary Subclass Bylaw
  • 7.9 Bylaw 19468 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
  • 7.10 Bylaw 19512 - Low Impact Development Update to the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw 18093

  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. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19514 - Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19513 Revision to Bylaw 19432, Closure of a Portion of the East - West Lane, East of 144 Street NW and North of 103 Avenue NW, Grovenor
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19519 - Residential Assessment and Supplementary Subclass Bylaw
  • 7.9 Bylaw 19468 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
  • 7.10 Bylaw 19512 - Low Impact Development Update to the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw 18093

  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. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19514 - Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19513 Revision to Bylaw 19432, Closure of a Portion of the East - West Lane, East of 144 Street NW and North of 103 Avenue NW, Grovenor
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19519 - Residential Assessment and Supplementary Subclass Bylaw
  • 7.9 Bylaw 19468 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
  • 7.10 Bylaw 19512 - Low Impact Development Update to the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw 18093

  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. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19514 - Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19513 Revision to Bylaw 19432, Closure of a Portion of the East - West Lane, East of 144 Street NW and North of 103 Avenue NW, Grovenor
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19519 - Residential Assessment and Supplementary Subclass Bylaw
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19294 - To repeal the North Major Area Structure Plan
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19458 - Amendment to the Richford Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 7.7 Charter Bylaw 19459 - To allow for a range of commercial, office, and service uses, Richford
  • 7.9 Bylaw 19468 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
  • 7.10 Bylaw 19512 - Low Impact Development Update to the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw 18093

  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)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Nordic Spa Proposal - Status (M. Walters)

Can Administration please summarize the following in a report to Executive Committee:

1. The status of the proposed land lease agreement between Fort Edmonton Management Company (FEMCO) and the City of Edmonton to support the spa proposal.
2. Which alternative locations were explored during discussions between City Administration and the Nordic Spa group, along with any analysis done on the suitability of each site for spa operations.
3. Any engagement and planning work completed by either the City or the proponent in support of the spa development and whether this work is applicable to other possible sites.
4. If any further negotiations have taken place or are planned to take place between city administration and the Nordic Spa group.

Due Date: April 26, 2021, Executive Committee

 

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

Surplus School Sites

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 February 1, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 1, 2021, Executive Committee

5.2

Growth Management Framework

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 February 1, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 1, 2021, Executive Committee

5.3

Growth Investment Strategy

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 February 1, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 1, 2021, Executive Committee

5.4

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

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 February 8, 2021, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 8, 2021, City Council

5.5

Ray Gibbon Drive (A. Knack)

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 February 19, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 19, 2021, Executive Committee

5.6

Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms - Revised Order

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 March 15, 2021, be approved.

Revised Due Date: March 15, 2021, City Council

5.7

Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposal - Update

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 Second Quarter 2021, be approved.

Revised Due Date: Second Quarter 2021, City Council

5.8

Report Categorization and Background Information Pilot Results

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, be approved.

Revised Due Date: To be determined, City Council

6.

Reports

6.1

Amendment to the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief

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

That Attachment 1 of the January 25, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report, to amend the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief, be approved subsequent to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board’s recommendation of approval.

6.2

Heritage Valley Land Acquisition and Land Sale

N. Osaduik, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: M. Walters
  1. That the terms of the land acquisition and land sale agreements, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the January 18, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_7905, be approved, and that the agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That a budget adjustment to increase capital profile 16-66-7018 (LRT Prelim Design: Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Ave SW) by $678,015 with funding sources, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 18, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_7905, be approved.
  3. That an exception to Policy C516B Land Enterprise Dividend Policy, to allow a dividend to be paid from the balance owing to the City instead of the actual net income of the land development activity, be approved.

  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)

6.3

Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties

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

That the cancellation (write-off) of $21,641.86 in uncollectible taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2020, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 18, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00081, be approved.

6.4

2021 Private Construction Projects - Economic Incentive Options - Five Year Timeline

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions. C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); A. Szabo and C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the 2021 Edmonton Economic Recovery Construction Grant Incentive Policy C625, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 25, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00134rev, be approved.
  2. That the Edmonton Economic Recovery Construction Grant be funded through COVID-19 amounts set aside in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve, for up to a maximum of $22.9 million, with amounts to be released annually from the reserve starting in 2022 and ending in 2026, in an amount to fully offset the grant expense in each year (i.e. budget impact of tax relief).
• Amendment:
  Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That a Part 3 be added as follows:

  3. That sustainability/energy transition benefits be used as an indicator in the impact statement.

• Amendment to Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following be added to part 3 of the motion, after “energy transition benefits”: “and affordable housing benefits”.

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

• Amendment as Amended, put:

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

  That a Part 3 be added as follows:

  3. That sustainability/energy transition benefits and affordable housing benefits be used as an indicator in the impact statement.

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the 2021 Edmonton Economic Recovery Construction Grant Incentive Policy C625, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 25, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00134rev, be approved.
  2. That the Edmonton Economic Recovery Construction Grant be funded through COVID-19 amounts set aside in the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve, for up to a maximum of $22.9 million, with amounts to be released annually from the reserve starting in 2022 and ending in 2026, in an amount to fully offset the grant expense in each year (i.e. budget impact of tax relief).
  3. That sustainability/energy transition benefits and affordable housing benefits be used as an indicator in the impact statement.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  Incentive Options to Support 2021 Land Development
  That Administration examine options for possible incentives to land developers to support commencing construction activity on land that would otherwise not proceed to development in 2021, including shared investment scenarios with utility providers, and provide a report to Committee.
  
• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the motion on the floor be referred to the February 1, 2021, Executive Committee meeting.

  Motion on the Floor
  Moved T. Cartmell - A. Knack
  Incentive Options to Support 2021 Land Development
  That Administration examine options for possible incentives to land developers to support commencing construction activity on land that would otherwise not proceed to development in 2021, including shared investment scenarios with utility providers, and provide a report to Executive 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)

6.5

Social Procurement (A. Paquette)

R. Kits, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: B. Henderson
  1. That the City of Edmonton collaborate with community organizations, including EndPovertyEdmonton, to create a structure where these community organizations expertise can be utilized as a resource for bidders to City procurements to provide support and ensure that social benefits are being maximized.
  2. That the City of Edmonton work with community organizations, including EndPovertyEdmonton, to incorporate into existing semi annual procurement reports, tracking of outcomes of social procurement projects currently underway, that measures the efficacy of Policy C556A and a comparative analysis of the application of the Purchase Outcomes within the Framework for each category under Employment, Skills & Training, Social Value Supply Chain, and Community Development (for example: %/# of projects employing women, a livable wage, or CBAs) outlining the impacts and benefits to the community.

  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)

6.6

Heritage Community Investment Program Operational Grant Results 2021

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and D. Ridley, Edmonton Heritage Council, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That the recommendations, as outlined in the January 20, 2021, Edmonton Heritage Council report EXT00217, be approved.

  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)

6.7

Council Calendar Update

• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That the February 12, 2021, Audit Committee meeting be rescheduled to February 11, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  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)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19514 - Realty Supplementary Assessment Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19514 received three readings.

7.2

Bylaw 19513 Revision to Bylaw 19432, Closure of a Portion of the East - West Lane, East of 144 Street NW and North of 103 Avenue NW, Grovenor

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19513 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19519 - Residential Assessment and Supplementary Subclass Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19519 received three readings.

7.4

Bylaw 19294 - To repeal the North Major Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19294 received third reading.

7.5

Bylaw 19521- Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization and controlled corporation, Fort Edmonton Management Company

Councillor T. Cartmell stated that he has a pecuniary interest with respect to item 7.5, as his son is employed at Fort Edmonton Park. Therefore, he would not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item. Councillor T. Cartmell left the meeting.

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19521 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19521 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.6

Bylaw 19458 - Amendment to the Richford Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19458 received third reading.

7.7

Charter Bylaw 19459 - To allow for a range of commercial, office, and service uses, Richford

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19459 received third reading.

7.8

Bylaw 19515 - Amendments to Bylaw 12408 - Non-profit Community Organizations Exemption Bylaw

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

  That Bylaw 19515 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That Bylaw 19515 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That Bylaw 19515 be considered for third reading.

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

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

  That Bylaw 19515 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)

7.9

Bylaw 19468 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19468 received three readings.

7.10

Bylaw 19512 - Low Impact Development Update to the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaw 18093

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19512 received three readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Underground High Voltage Transmission Lines - Capital Profile (S. Hamilton)

B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor; and T. Crotty-Wong, EPCOR, answered questions.

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

  That Administration prepare a budget profile to put the high voltage transmission lines underground as part of the West Edmonton Transmission Line Upgrade in residential areas per section 9.6.1.1 and 9.6.1.2 of City of Edmonton Bylaw 15100

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

  Defeated (6 to 7)

8.2

Urban Reserve Strategy (S. Hamilton)

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  Urban Reserve Strategy
  That Administration prepare a report to:

  1. formally implement an Urban Reserve Strategy for the City of Edmonton, to work with First Nations that would like to establish an urban reserve within the City of Edmonton boundaries,
  2. outline how other municipalities in Western Canada have implemented an Urban Reserve Strategy, including bylaw compatibility, municipal service agreements and other considerations, and recommendations of feasibility on implementing a similar model in Edmonton.

  Due Date: June 28, 2021, Executive 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)

8.3

Alcohol Consumption in Public Parks, Outside of Festivals and Events (J. Dziadyk)

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement; and C. Hodgson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

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

  Alcohol Consumption in Public Parks, Outside of Festivals and Events

  That Administration conduct public engagement to identify picnic sites within City parks that would be appropriate for permitting alcohol consumption, and provide a report to Community and Public Services Committee summarizing the results and costs and timelines for installing the required signage.

  Due Date: April 26, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	T. Caterina

  Carried (11 to 1)

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.2.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 3:30 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

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

  City Council met in public at 4:40 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021.

  
  

9.1

City of Edmonton Youth 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 January 25, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00260, be received for information.
2. That the January 25, 2021, Office of the City report OCC00260, remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.2

Mayor and City Manager Update

City Council met in private at 3:30 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021.

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
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

City Council met in public at 4:40 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Banga
  1. That the January 25, 2021, Office of the Mayor report OCC00315, be received for information.
  2. That the January 25, 2021, Office of the Mayor report OCC00315, remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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: T. Caterina

  That a City Manager City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting be scheduled on January 27, 2021, from 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

  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)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Emergency Response Delays and Options for the Maple Road and 23 Avenue Extension (M. Banga)

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

That Administration provides an information report, outlining emergency response delays, and options for the Maple Road and 23 Avenue extension or other options, including but not limited to funding alternatives, for secondary access improvements to ensure emergency response performance targets are met for the area. Information on the emergency access response timelines and any impacts from CN/CP rail activity should also be outlined.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 25, 2021, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m., January 25, 2021.