City Council Minutes

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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

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

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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 9:35 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Councillor M. Janz was absent for a portion of the meeting due to technical issues.

Councillor Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors S. Hamilton and A. Paquette were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the February 22/24, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 5. Requests to Reschedule Reports
    • 5.1 Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion
  • 6.2 Enterprise Commons Status Update - Budget, Scope and Timeline Pressures
  • 6.7 Transit Safety and Security
  • 6.12 2022 Council Calendar Changes
  • 8. Motions Pending

  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)

  *Due to technical difficulties, Councillor M. Janz was absent for the vote.

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

  Requests to postpone:

  • 6.13 Affordable Housing Exemptions
    Due Date: March 14/16, 2022, City Council
    
  • 7.1 Bylaw 19974 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting 
    Due Date: March 14/16, 2022, City Council
    
  • 9.1 Valley Line Southeast Contractual Update - Verbal Update 
    Due Date: March 14/16, 2022, City Council

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Orders of the Day for the February 24, 2022, City Council meeting continuation, be extended to adjourn upon completion of the agenda. 

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell

  Carried (10 to 1)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • February 7/9, 2022, City Council
  • February 8, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
  • February 11, 2022, Special City Council

  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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Holy Child Catholic Elementary School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Holy Child Catholic Elementary School in Ward O-day-min and their teacher, H. D'Astous.

2.

Brightview School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Brightview School in Ward Nakota Isga and their teacher, D. Heckenlaible.

3.

Forest Heights School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Forest Heights School in Ward Métis and their teacher, K. Janiak.

4.

St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Ward papastew and their teacher, B. DeBiasio.

5.

Poetry Reading by Poet Laureate T. Sonuga (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed Edmonton’s 9th Poet Laureate, T. Sonuga and invited them to give a poetry reading.

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, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 7.1, 9.1 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion
  • 6.8 Council Agenda Management
  • 6.11 ETS Fleet Storage and Maintenance Facility Project
  • 6.12 2022 Council Calendar Changes
  • 6.16 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties

  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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 9.2 Collective Bargaining - Verbal Update - 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022

  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)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19976 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19164, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
    
    
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19977 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144, 15203 and 15408, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit
    
    
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19999 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre Rehabilitation - Phase 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)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 7.5 Bylaw 19948 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18062, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Coronation Community Recreation Centre

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 7.5 Bylaw 19948 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18062, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Coronation Community Recreation Centre

  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)

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

Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion

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 23, 2022, Executive Committee, for the City Operations report CO00606 Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion, be approved.

Revised Due Date: March 23, 2022, Executive Committee

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Beck, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Debrinski, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That Administration provide a report to Committee on available options and process required to shift the focus of the current Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) in the next 10 years to not only provide a sustainable funding source for public infrastructure investments needed to attract private development to the revitalization areas, but also to provide funding for other priorities such as but not limited to options to advance affordable housing and public washrooms.

  Due Date: November 30, 2022, Executive Committee

• Amendment:

  Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That the words "mixed market" be added before "affordable housing and public washrooms."

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (4)	S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  Options for Unfunded Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) Catalyst Projects

  That Administration provide a report to Committee on available options and process required to shift the focus of the current Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) in the next 10 years to not only provide a sustainable funding source for public infrastructure investments needed to attract private development to the revitalization areas, but also to provide funding for other priorities such as but not limited to options to advance mixed market, affordable housing and public washrooms.

  Due Date: November 30, 2022, Executive Committee

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (5)	S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (8 to 5)

  Clerk’s note: At the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting, the November 30, 2022, Executive Committee meeting was cancelled. This report was rescheduled to the November 23, 2022, Executive Committee agenda.

  
  

6.2

Enterprise Commons Status Update - Budget, Scope and Timeline Pressures

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

• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• D. Croft, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 (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 2:51 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • D. Croft, Financial and Corporate Services
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council meet in public.

  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 public at 4:40 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That Attachment 4 be added to the February 22, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01050.
  2. That the actions contained in Attachment 4 of the February 22, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01050, be approved.
  3. That Attachment 4 of the February 22, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01050 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 (1)	J. Wright
  Opposed (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe

  Defeated (1 to 12)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the budget adjustment for capital profile "19-18-1904 - Enterprise Systems Transformation Program", as outlined in Attachment 3 of the February 22, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01050, be approved.
  2. That Attachments 2 and 3 of the February 22, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01050 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, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (12 to 1)

6.3

Collaborative Economic Development - Initiative Orientation

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the February 22, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01044, be postponed to the March 14/16, 2022, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: March 14/16, 2022, City Council

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.4

Office of the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report (September 2020 - December 2021)

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

• J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner
• B. Rathgeber, Ethics Advisor

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

  Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

  That Administration return to City Council with amendments to Bylaw 18156, Council Committee Bylaw to reconstitute the Code of Conduct Sub-Committee of Council Services Committee similar to the previous committee.

  Due Date: April 4, 2022, City Council

  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)

6.5

Direct Control (DC1) Zoning - Glenora Heritage Character Area

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

  That the January 24/26, 2022, City Council Motion on the Floor report on Direct Control (DC1) Zoning - Glenora Heritage Character Area, be postponed to the March 14/16, 2022, City Council meeting. 

  Due Date: March 14/16, 2022, City Council

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.6

Alcohol Consumption in River Valley Parks - Pilot Project Results

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• R. Norman, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services

The following answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Alcohol Consumption at Designated Sites in Parks Program - Further Analysis

  That Administration provide a report outlining the implications, including best practices, of an expanded and/or permanent alcohol at designated sites in parks program, including fulsome engagement with public health experts, key stakeholders, and further GBA+ analysis.

  Due Date: November 28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (8)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (8 to 3)

  Clerk’s note: At the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting, the November 28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting was cancelled. This report was rescheduled to the November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee agenda.

  
  

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

  • R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • R. Norman, Community Services
  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Administration implement a 2022 pilot project, including opportunities outside River Valley, to allow alcohol consumption in parks at select designated picnic sites as permitted by the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and that the expanded program is to be done within existing budgets.

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
  Opposed (4)	J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (7 to 4)

6.7

Transit Safety and Security

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

• C. Singh, University of Alberta, International Students' Association

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• C. Whiskeyjack, Bent Arrow
• D. McFee, Edmonton Police Service
• P. McBryan, Edmonton Downtown Business Association
• H. Mah, Chinatown and Area Business Association

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Foord, Community Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
• D. Jones, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the Transit Safety Plan, as outlined in the February 22/24, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01037, be approved.
  2. That the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch 2022 operating expenditure budget be increased by $3.9 million, on a one-time basis, to fund the Transit Safety Plan, with funding as follows:

  • $1.1 million - from COVID-19 funds with the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve;
  • $1.7 million - from Edmonton Police Services funds held corporately within Financial Strategies and;
  • $1.1 million - from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  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: A. Stevenson

  Transit Safety Plan - Expanding the Model

  That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Service, Transit Officers, Peace Officers and Community Partners as to determine resource requirements of expanding the model similar to that outlined within the Transit Safety Plan throughout the Downtown core, including but not limited to the Chinatown, Jasper Avenue, and 124 Street area, to address safety and well-being and return to Community and Public Services Committee.
  
  Due Date: June 13, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (10 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 8353 Conduct of Transit Passengers

  That Administration provide a report with options for amendments to Bylaw 8353 Conduct of Transit Passengers, with the intent of increasing transit safety through reducing discretionary interpretations, and promoting fair and consistent enforcement of the bylaw including:

  • options to expand and clarify Bylaw 8353 section 10 “Inappropriate Behaviours";
  • create a more holistic purpose of the bylaw and definitions that will enhance transit safety;
  • propose alternatives for bylaw violations that do not involve fines and apply an equitable lens including a jurisdictional analysis of other municipal policies, bylaws, and procedures; and
  • options for linking vulnerable populations with appropriate services in a human-centered manner.
    
    Due Date: August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.8

Council Agenda Management

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

1. That Council approve a pilot for all Standing Committees where a Councillor may ask questions or speak multiple times in relation to a single item for a maximum of 5 minutes for the first round and 3 minutes for any subsequent rounds.

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

     2. That Administration prepare the following amendment to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw:

• Amend Section 24 (e) by adding the words "two business days". 

Due Date: April 4, 2022, City Council

6.9

Anti-racism Strategy

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the Anti-Racism Strategy, as set out in Attachment 5 of the February 14, 2022, Community Services report CS00872, be approved.
  2. That the 2022 operating expenditure budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $2 million on a one-time basis, with funding from the Edmonton Police Services funds held within Financial Strategies. 

  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)

6.10

Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That the Metro Line Extension from Blatchford to Castledowns be reflected in the first phase of the City Plan for planning up to 1.25 million people.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

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

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Valley Line West LRT expansion from Lewis Farms Transit Centre to the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre/Library be considered for addition to the City Plan in the next regular update.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

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

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Administration bring forward an unfunded capital profile for consideration in the 2023-2026 capital budget for the design and delivery of the Windermere Transit Centre and Park & Ride, including review of partnership opportunities.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.11

ETS Fleet Storage and Maintenance Facility Project

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

That the strategy as outlined in Scenario 3 of Attachment 1 of the February 15, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00416, be approved.

6.12

2022 Council Calendar Changes

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

1. That a City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting be scheduled on March 15, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2. That the orders of the day for the March 18, 2022, Audit Committee meeting be changed to adjourn at 11:30 a.m.
3. That an Audit Selection Committee meeting be scheduled on March 18, 2022, from 11:30 a.m to Noon for the purpose of discussing recruitment timelines for a new public member.
4. That the orders of the day for the April 12, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting be changed to adjourn at 3:00 p.m.
5. That a Special Audit Committee meeting be scheduled on April 12, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

6.13

Affordable Housing Exemptions

This item was postponed to the March 14/16, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

6.14

Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That Administration proceed with the Leduc Annexation Area Residential Property Tax Cancellations for 2020 and 2021, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00406.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.15

Affordable Housing Investment Program - Winter 2022 Grant Award Recommendation

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• R. Comia, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 12621665 Canada Association for an amount not to exceed $5,591,706, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $2,556,502, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and 102039004 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an amount not to exceed $2,060,668, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Matheson Seniors Housing Corp. for an amount not to exceed $954,350, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  5. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Mustard Seed Foundation for an amount not to exceed $2,555,313, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  6. That a grant funding affordable housing agreement between the City of Edmonton and Westrich Garneau Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,050,000, as outlined in Attachment 12 of the February 16, 2022, Community Services report CS00897, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

6.16

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 $79,307.42 in uncollectible taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2021, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 16, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00893, be approved.

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19974 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting

This item was postponed to the March 14/16, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.2

Bylaw 19976 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19164, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Stadium LRT Station Upgrade

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19976 received first reading.

7.3

Bylaw 19977 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 14880, as amended by Bylaws 15144, 15203 and 15408, Transportation Project, North Light Rail Transit

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19977 received first reading.

7.4

Bylaw 19999 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre Rehabilitation - Phase 1

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19999 received first reading.

7.5

Bylaw 19948 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18062, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Coronation Community Recreation Centre

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19948 received second and third readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Kingsway Legion Outstanding Tax Balance Options (A. Paquette)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  Kingsway Legion Outstanding Tax Balance Options

  That Administration return to Executive Committee with a report outlining the options available to City Council for supporting the Kingsway Legion (account 10189875) with their current outstanding tax balance. 

  Due Date: June 1, 2022, Executive Committee

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (10 to 1)

8.2

Social Development Community Services Budget (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Janz
  1. That the 2022 expenditure budget for Social Development, Community Services, be increased by $4.8 million on a one-time basis with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to fund a bridge housing transition plan. 
  2. That one or more single-source agreements and/or subsidy agreements between the City of Edmonton and Homeward Trust Foundation, each of which may exceed $1,000,000, to provide bridge housing services for the purpose of meeting the needs of Edmontonians experiencing homelessness, be approved, and that the agreements be in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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 (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 2)

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Valley Line Southeast Contractual Update - Verbal Update

This item was postponed to the March 14/16, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

9.2

Collective Bargaining - Verbal Update

• Councillor E. Rutherford stated that she has a pecuniary interest with respect to item 9.2 as her husband is employed with the City of Edmonton and is a member of CSU52. Therefore, she would not participate in discussions or vote on this item. Councillor E. Rutherford left the meeting.

  Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 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 for the discussion of item 9.2.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:01 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
  

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
    
  • M. Dorval, Employee Services

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • M. Beliveau, Employee Services
  • D. Jubinville, Employee Services
  
  
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 12:03 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the February 22, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01060, be received for information.
  2. That the February 22, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01060 remain private pursuant to sections 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.

  Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  
  

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

  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

  Part 1 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the February 22, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01060, be received for information.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	T. Cartmell
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (9 to 1)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  2. That the February 22, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01060 remain private pursuant to sections 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 (10)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Ride Transit and Leisure Access Programs (A. Knack)

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

That Administration provide a short summary report on the Ride Transit and Leisure Access Programs as well as the current program to allow youth to travel free with a fare-paying customer. This report is to include:

1. The overall usage and cost of these programs.
2. The changes made to eligibility over the past two terms.
3. Any other measures that have been considered in place of low-income cut off (LICO) to determine eligibility for those programs.
4. Opportunities to expand the current scale to include more Edmontonians and an estimate of anticipated costs. This should also include an analysis of expanding these programs to First Nations around the Edmonton Region working in partnership with other orders of government.
5. Opportunities to allow youth 12 and under to travel on ETS for free without a fare-paying customer as well as the opportunity to open that up to those 18 and under.
   

• Notice of Motion Given: February 22/24, 2022, City Council

10.2

Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards (A. Knack)

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

That Administration provide a report on expanding the use of pedestrian through zones as identified in the Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards to enhance accessibility in our City. This report is to include the following: 

1. An overview of how expanded pedestrian through zones and accessibility enhancements are currently considered as part of improvements to our mobility network.
2. An analysis of where increased use of pedestrian through zone enhancements would have the greatest impact (including GBA+ considerations). 
3. An analysis of any impacts, considerations, and costs associated with an increased application of pedestrian through zones (drainage, maintenance, etc).
   

• Notice of Motion Given: February 22/24, 2022, City Council

10.3

Growth Management Framework - Operational Expenses and Revenue (E. Rutherford)

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

That Administration provide a report to Committee that outlines, as part of the Growth Management Framework, options that could assist in determining the operational expenses and revenue associated with different development types and assess alignment with the City Plan. 

• Notice of Motion Given: February 22/24, 2022, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022.