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 9:35 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2020, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

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

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

Councillors S. Hamilton, B. Henderson and A. Knack participated electronically for a portion of the meeting.

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

Councillor M. Walters was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk; S. McKerry, T. Orbell, C. Schlamp and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions: 

    • 6.14 Council and Committee Agenda Item Prioritization and Motion Clean-up
    • 6.25 U-Pass Options for 2021 - Community and Public Services Committee report
    • 6.26 Plan to Meet Immediate Housing Need - Progress report
    • 9.3 City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report - PRIVATE 
      (Sections 17, 24, 25 and 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Deletion:

    • 9.2 Plan to Meet Immediate Housing Need - Progress Report - PRIVATE
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following replacement page to the November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be approved:

    Replacement page:

    • 6.9 Fall 2020 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment
      - CR_8486, page 1

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


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

    That the following addition to the November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be approved:

    Addition:

    • 6.27 Agenda Management Discussion on Bylaw 19491 - Amendment to Extend the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - Bylaw 19408 Amendment #1
    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following addition to the November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be approved:

    Addition: 

    • 7.6 Bylaw 19491 - Amendment to Extend the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - Bylaw 19408 Amendment #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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

    • October 28/30, 2020, Special City Council
    • November 2/4, 2020, City Council
    • November 3/5, 2020, City Council Public Hearing
    • November 4, 2020, City Council Public Hearing
    Carried (12 to 0)

St. Paul School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Paul School in Ward 1, and their teacher, C. Zahary.

Enoch Cree Nation/City of Edmonton (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, recognized the ongoing relationship between the City of Edmonton and the Enoch Cree Nation. In March 2017, the two governments signed a memorandum of understanding, formalizing their commitment to building and maintaining a positive, mutually beneficial relationship which became possible because of what happened in 2016, when the City of Edmonton and the Enoch Cree Nation created one of four partnerships to be recognized nationally, a First Nation/Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative, or CEDI, a joint national initiative of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Cando, the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers.

Military Family Resource Centre 30th Anniversary (J. Dziadyk)

Councillor J. Dziadyk, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Military Family Resource Centre on celebrating its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, they expanded to offer several programs and resources to help military personnel in other aspects of their lives.

In Memoriam Councillor/Alderman L.O. (Buck) Olsen (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, extended heartfelt condolences to the family of former Councillor Lawrence Oliver “Buck” Olsen who sadly passed away in August of this year at the age of 94 years. Buck served the City of Edmonton from 1971 – 1980. Over his nine years on Council, he contributed to many important projects that have come to define our city. He played a huge role in the development of the LRT, had a hand in bringing the 1978 Commonwealth Games to our city, and he was a strong voice for building the Edmonton Convention Centre on Grierson Hill.

Remembering Joey Moss (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, took a moment to celebrate the life of an incredible Edmontonian who captured the hearts of many, Joey Moss. While he was not a professional athlete, Joey was perhaps one of the most well-known names in our city’s sports community.  He started as a part-time locker room attendant in the 1982 NHL season. Eventually, Joey worked his way up to a full-time position with the Oilers and in 1986, he took on a similar role with the Edmonton football team. Known for his passionate participation in the national anthem at the beginning of each game and for his overall enthusiasm, Joey brought joy to players and fans alike and he served as an inspiration to families and individuals living with disabilities. In 2003, Joey was honoured with the NHL Alumni Association Seventh Man Award; in 2008 he was honoured with a mural here in Edmonton; in 2012 he received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal; in 2015 he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame; and in 2017 he was honoured by the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society and the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers. Joey embodied the values of strength, perseverance, work ethic and teamwork and fun!

The following items were selected for debate: 5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.14, 6.22, 6.26, 9.1 and 9.3.

The recommendations in the following reports passed without debate:

  • 5.1 Follow up with EEDC - Tourism and Convention
  • 5.2 Non-Government Organizations - Review of Funding Allocated by Levels of Government for Social Service Functions
  • 5.3 Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposals
  • 6.12 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2020
  • 6.13 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2020
  • 6.15 Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits
  • 6.16 Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Capital Profile Amendment
  • 6.17 Approval to Commence Expropriation of Interests in Property - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
  • 6.18 Mistatim Stage 17 Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Extension
  • 6.19 Maple Ridge Stage 6 Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Extension
  • 6.20 LRT Network Expansion and Renewal Update
  • 6.21 Revised Community Energy Transition Strategy - Accelerated Action and Draft Strategy
  • 6.23 Riverside Trail Realignment - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
  • 6.24 Ray Gibbon Drive (A. Knack)
  • 6.25 U-Pass Options for 2021

The Requests to Speak were not considered. 

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

    That the following items be made time specific:

    • 6.9 Fall 2020 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2nd item at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
    • 6.10 Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Operating Budget and 6.11 Planning and Development Business Model - Proposed Fiscal Strategy - first item at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
    • 9.3 City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report (Sections 17, 24, 25 and 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) - 3:45 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020.

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

The following bylaws were not selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.

National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - Implementation Process (S. McKeen)

Can Administration bring a report on the process for implementing the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace for employees of the City of Edmonton.

Due Date: February 19, 2021, Executive Committee

Will be dealt with at the January 18, 2021, Executive Committee meeting.

Revised Due Date: November 30, 2020, Executive Committee

Revised Due Date: December 7, 2020

J. Melistfe, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services; G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the revised due date of Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment, be approved.
    Revised Due Date: Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Nickel
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the recommendations in the following reports be passed without debate:

    • 5.1 Follow up with EEDC - Tourism and Convention

    That the revised due date of November 30, 2020, Executive Committee meeting, be approved.

    • 5.2 Non-Government Organizations - review of Funding Allocated by Levels of Government for Social Service Functions

    That the revised due date of December 7, 2020, be approved.

    • 5.3 Edmonton Police Commission Scope Proposals

    That the revised due date of December 7, 2020, be approved.

    • 6.12 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2020

    That the November 16, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00103, be received for information.

    • 6.13 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2020

    That the November 16, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00104, be received for information.

    • 6.15 Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits

    Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 18483 - Amendments

    That Administration return to City Council with an amendment to Bylaw 18483, Council Code of Conduct, to delete section 1(g)(ii) of Part L: Gifts and Benefits.

    Due Date: February 22/24, 2021

    • 6.16 Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Capital Profile Amendment

    That amended Capital Profile 19-22-9006 Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging, as set out in Attachment 2 of the November 9, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8462, be approved.

    • 6.17 Approval to Commence Expropriation of Interests in Property - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program

    1. That commencement of the expropriation process under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c E-13 (the “Act”) to expropriate the land requirements, including all interests therein, in the lands shown in Attachment 1, and legally described in Attachment 2 of the November 9, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00039 (the “Subject Properties”), be approved.

    2. That Administration be approved to enter into an agreement(s) with an owner, pursuant to Section 30 of the Act (“Section 30 Agreement”), where the owner is willing to consent to the acquisition.

    3. That Administration be approved, pursuant to Sections 15(10), 35 and 39 of the Act to pay:

    a. the reasonable appraisal and other costs incurred by it; and
    b. the reasonable legal, appraisal and other costs actually and reasonably incurred by an owner.

    • 6.18 Mistatim Stage 17 Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Extension

    That an exemption to City Policy C533A Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, to allow Golden West Business Park Ltd. to complete an end-user development for Mistatim Stage 17, by December 31, 2021, and remain eligible for the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, be approved.

    • 6.19 Maple Ridge Stage 6 Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Extension

    That an exemption to City Policy C533A Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, to allow the Maple Ridge Owners group to complete an end-user development for Maple Ridge Stage 6, by October 31, 2024, and remain eligible for the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, be approved.

    • 6.20 LRT Network Expansion and Renewal Update

    1. That the November 9, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00094, be received for information.

    2. That Attachment 3 of the November 9, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00094, remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    • 6.21 Revised Community Energy Transition Strategy - Accelerated Action and Draft Strategy

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting an extension of the December 31, 2020 deadline for the City to establish the Climate Change Mitigation Plan, to June 30, 2021.

    • 6.23 Riverside Trail Realignment - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

    1. That the Riverside Trail Realignment Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the November 10, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8444, be approved.

    2. That the river valley locations of the Riverside Trail Realignment infrastructure, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the November 10, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8444, be deemed essential and approved pursuant to Section 3.5.1 of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

    • 6.24 Ray Gibbon Drive (A. Knack)

    That the November 10, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8133, be referred to the January 22, 2021, Inter-municipal and Regional Development Committee meeting, for further consideration.
    Due Date: January 22, 2021, Inter-municipal and Regional Development

    • 6.25 U-Pass Options for 2021

    That a temporary exemption to City Policy C451H Edmonton Transit Service Fare Policy for the period January 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021, to allow for fare program eligibility expansions, as outlined in the November 13, 2020, City Operations report CO00091, be approved.

    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

Chief D. McFee and S. Tout, Edmonton Police Service; and M. Ruth, Edmonton Police Commission, made a presentation and answered questions. A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, answered questions.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the following reports be received for information:

    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT00042
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report CR_8438
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report CR_8437
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report CR_8349
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT00043
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT00045
    • November 16, 2020, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT00046
    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and S. Sinha, Anti-racism Advisory Committee, made a presentation and answered questions. A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk; and D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    Bylaw XXXXX - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate

    1. That Administration bring forward amendments to Bylaw 18907 to expand the mandate to allow the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee to work collaboratively with Administration to advise on issues related to policies and procedures and to add up to four additional members, as outlined under Terms of Reference and Mandate in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_8456.

    Due Date: February 17, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

    Remuneration for City Agencies

    2. That Administration conduct a review of remuneration for advisory committees and decision making boards and return to City Council with potential amendments to the Agencies, Boards, Commissions Policy C575C if the review recommends changes.

    Due Date: February 22, 2021

    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services; and J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, made a presentation. A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services; and G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

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

    That the November 16, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_8486 be referred to the December 3, 2020, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustment meeting.
    Due Date: December 3, 2020, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustment meeting

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

Items 6.10 and 6.11 were dealt with together.

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions. S. Padbury, Financial and Corporate Services; R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; and K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services, answered questions.

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

    That the November 16, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00078 and the November 16, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8335 be referred to the December 3, 2020, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustment meeting.
    Due Date: December 3, 2020, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustment meeting

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


A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    1. That the reports directed by motions, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00172, with the exception of the Asphalt Construction Stakeholder and Industry Consultation Work Plan - Findings and Recommendation report (p. 7 of 8), return as memos to City Council.

    2. That the motions as set out in Attachment 2 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00172, be rescinded.

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

    That the following be added to part 1 after “p. 7 of 8”:

    and the Report Categorization and Background Information Pilot Results (p. 1 of 8), and related Early Agenda Pilot reports (p. 2 and 3 of 8),

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)S. McKeen
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Motion, as amended, put:

    1. That the reports directed by motions, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00172, with the exception of the Asphalt Construction Stakeholder and Industry Consultation Work Plan - Findings and Recommendation report (p. 7 of 8), and the Report Categorization and Background Information Pilot Results (p. 1 of 8) and related Early Agenda Pilot reports (p. 2 and 3 of 8) return as memos to City Council.

    2. That the motions set out in Attachment 2 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00172, be rescinded.

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

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.

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

    That the Economic and Environmental Sustainability branch budget be decreased by $150,000 in 2021 and $150,000 in 2022, with funds released to the tax levy as a result of defunding the electric charging equipment and EV charging rebate.

  • Amendment:
    Moved by:D. Iveson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the dollar values be changed to zero, and that “with funds released to the tax levy” be deleted and replaced with “and that Administration reallocate funds to the other priority Energy Transition Strategy incentive areas".

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)J. Dziadyk, and M. Nickel
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Motion, as amended, put:

    That the Economic and Environmental Sustainability branch budget be decreased by $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022, and that Administration reallocate funds to the other priority Energy Transition Strategy incentive areas as a result of defunding the electric charging equipment and EV charging rebate.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (5)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, M. Nickel, and M. Walters
    Carried (7 to 5)

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, made a presentation and answered questions. C. Kjenner and C. Kirsop, Citizen Services; A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:M. Walters
    1. That Administration allocate funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Rapid Housing Initiative, as described in the November 16, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00137, to the Capital Profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition & Site Development. 
    2. That the 2021 budget in Capital Profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition & Site Development be increased by $17,271,052 with funding from the Rapid Housing Initiative.
    3. That Administration submit a detailed Housing Investment Plan to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation based on the Housing Investment Plan Overview described in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00137.
    4. That Attachments 1 and 2 of the November 16, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00137 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In 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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

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

    That at the scheduled conclusion of the November 19, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, City Council assume jurisdiction over Bylaw 19491 - Amendment to Extend the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - Bylaw 19408 Amendment #1 and route it to City Council to be dealt with on Friday, November 20, 2020, and that further submissions on the matter be invited in writing.

  • Amendment:
    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That “at the scheduled conclusion of the November 19, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee meeting” be struck from the motion.

    In Favour (9)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (3)A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, and M. Nickel
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Motion, as amended, put:

    That City Council assume jurisdiction over Bylaw 19491 - Amendment to Extend the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw - Bylaw 19408 Amendment #1 and route it to City Council to be dealt with on Friday, November 20, 2020, and that further submissions on the matter be invited in writing.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)A. Knack, and J. Dziadyk
    Carried (10 to 2)

7.

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

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19337 - Amendment to the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 7.2 Charter Bylaw 19338 - Adoption of the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Abstain (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 7.3 Bylaw 19469 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19470 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19437 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 7.3 Bylaw 19469 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19470 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19437 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 7.3 Bylaw 19469 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19470 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19437 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 7.3 Bylaw 19469 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19470 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19437 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (10 to 2)

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; M. Zakhary, Alberta Health Services; D. Aitken (COVID-19 Task Force), Citizen Services; and B. Andriakchuk, City Solicitor, answered questions. 

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

    That section 2 of Bylaw 19491 be amended by replacing "May 31, 2021" with "December 31, 2021". 

    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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Walters

    That Bylaw 19491 be read a first time.

    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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Bylaw 19491 be read a second time.

    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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Walters

    That Bylaw 19491 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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Walters

    That Bylaw 19491 be read a third time.

    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:M. Walters
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Administration provide an update on the status of not for profit housing providers accessing city land assets as part of our affordable housing investment strategy and any updates to land policy required to advance our affordable housing goals.
    Due Date: February 19, 2021, Executive Committee 

    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 T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • 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.

    A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.


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

    Residential High Voltage Underground Transmission Lines - Budget Profile

    That the Motion on the Floor be referred to Executive Committee to be dealt with at the same time as the report responding to the inquiry made at the October 1, 2020, Executive Committee meeting, related to the West Edmonton Transmission Upgrade Project. 

    Due Date: January 18, 2021, Executive Committee

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

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

    City Council met in private at 3:33 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020.


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

    That Council meet in public.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.
    City Council met in public at 4:25 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020.


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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

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

    City Council met in private at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.


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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

    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 10:05 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2020.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:J. Dziadyk

    That City Council meet in public.

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

    City Council met in public at 10:20 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2020.


  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    1. That the instructions, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00127, be approved.

    2. That funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve (“FSR”), as set out in Attachment 3 of the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00127, be approved.

    3. That the November 16, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00127 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

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

City Council met in private at 3:33 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

  • D. Iveson
  • 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
  • T. Mullen, Optimum Talent

City Council met in public at 4:25 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020.

City Council met in private at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

  • D. Iveson
  • 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
  • T. Mullen, Optimum Talent

City Council met in public at 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

City Council met in private at 10:05 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

  • D. Iveson
  • M. Banga
  • T. Cartmell
  • T. Caterina
  • J. Dziadyk
  • B. Esslinger
  • S. Hamilton
  • B. Henderson
  • A. Knack
  • S. McKeen
  • M. Nickel
  • A. Paquette
  • M. Walters
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • T. Mullen, Optimum Talent

City Council met in public at 10:20 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2020.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    1. That Attachment 1 be added to item 9.3 - City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report.

    2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 be approved and remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) 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. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That the City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report be postponed to Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

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


  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:T. Caterina

    1. That Attachment 2 be added to item 9.3 - City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report.

    2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 2 be approved and remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 26 (testing procedures, tests and audits) 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. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report be postponed to Friday, November 20, 2020.

    Carried

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


  • Moved by:D. Iveson
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    1. That Attachments 3 and 4 be added to item 9.3 - City Manager Recruitment Update - Verbal report.

    2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 3 be approved and remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    3. That Attachment 4 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 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)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)

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

That Administration develop options to establish an interim Snow & Ice satellite facility at or near the Ambleside Integrated Infrastructure Services Facility location, to be operational for the 2021-2022 winter season, and return with an unfunded service package and capital profile for consideration at the Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment and Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council

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

That Administration engage with the Alberta Cannabis Coalition, the Cannabis Industry, as well as the Edmonton Police Service, to review the cannabis retail store fee structure and return with recommendations and the potential for advocacy to the Government of Alberta.

  • Notice of Motion Given: November 16/18/20, 2020, City Council
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    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 Caterina to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar to add an Emergency Advisory Committee meeting next week on Friday, November 27, 2020.

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


  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That an Emergency Advisory Committee meeting be scheduled on Friday, November 27, 2020, from 3:00 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)

The meeting adjourned at 2:49 p.m., on November 20, 2020. 

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