City Council Minutes

Monday, April 19, 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 9:33 a.m., Monday, April 19, 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. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically.

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

Councillor A. Paquette 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 April 19/21, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.1 Spring 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment  
     - Attachment 5
  • 6.4 Council Calendar Changes - June Recess and Agenda Review Committee Timing
  • 6.5 COVID-19 Funding Requests 2021
  • 6.7 Edmonton Economic Action Plan - Clarify Measurement, Targets, Reporting Cycle and Implementation Leads
  • 9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representatives to Civic Agencies - Edmonton Design Committee and Naming Committee 
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement attachment:

  • 6.2 Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Summary of Historical Cuts to Operating and Capital Dollars - Local Impacts of Alberta Budget 2021 
    - Attachment 1

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • April 6/9/13, 2021, City Council
  • April 7, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
  • April 14, 2021, City Council - Non-Regular

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Meadowlark Christian School (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5 class from Meadowlark Christian School in Ward 1 and their teacher M. Prinsonsky.

2.

Financial and Corporate Services Team Recognition (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Financial and Corporate Services for receiving the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the 27th consecutive year. This award is one of many these accomplished financial professionals have received including: Distinguished Budget Presentation and Popular Annual Financial Reporting. It should be noted that Edmonton was one of the first Canadian municipalities to forecast impacts of the pandemic and to publicly adjust the budget. M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, expressed gratitude for the recognition.

3.

Homeless Pandemic Response Recognition (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the remarkable work from City staff who have continued to go above and beyond throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. C. Kjenner, expressed gratitude for the recognition and recognized various members from Social Development; Corporate Services; Communications and Engagement; Law; Community and Neighbourhoods; Edmonton Police Services; City Operations; Edmonton Transit Services; and Traffic Safety. H. Seutter, recognized team members from Community Recreation Facilities. J. Fesyk, recognized team members from Commonwealth Stadium Security. 

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 6.4 Council Calendar Changes - June Recess and Agenda Review Committee Timing
  • 6.6 Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Zero Emission Bus Program - Canada Infrastructure Bank Debt Financing of Additional Electric Buses
  • 6.10 City of Edmonton 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
  • 9.2 Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representatives to Civic Agencies - Edmonton Design Committee and Naming Committee
  • 9.3 Naming Rights Agreement

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

  That the following items be made time specific:

  • 6.5 COVID-19 Funding Requests 2021 - First item of business, Wednesday, April 21, 2021
  • 6.9 2022 Transit Fee Schedule - Second item of business, Wednesday, April 21, 2021

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

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

  • 9.1 City Manager Update - Verbal report - 11 a.m.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

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 19644 - General Repealing Bylaw 2021
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19616 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Beaumaris Neighbourhood
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19617 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19618 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19619 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19620 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood - Crown Land
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19621 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Garneau Neighbourhood
  • 7.8 Bylaw 19622 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvement in the Garneau Neighbourhood (Special Character Area)
  • 7.12 Bylaw 19625 - Closure of Two Vehicular Accesses to a Titled Parcel located at 22910 Stony Plain Road NW
  • 7.13 Bylaw 19587 - To Designate the Bugis Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19644 - General Repealing Bylaw 2021
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19616 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Beaumaris Neighbourhood
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19617 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19618 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19619 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19621 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Garneau Neighbourhood
  • 7.8 Bylaw 19622 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvement in the Garneau Neighbourhood (Special Character Area)
  • 7.12 Bylaw 19625 - Closure of Two Vehicular Accesses to a Titled Parcel located at 22910 Stony Plain Road NW
  • 7.13 Bylaw 19587 - To Designate the Bugis Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19644 - General Repealing Bylaw 2021
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19616 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Beaumaris Neighbourhood
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19617 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19618 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19619 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19621 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Garneau Neighbourhood
  • 7.8 Bylaw 19622 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvement in the Garneau Neighbourhood (Special Character Area)
  • 7.12 Bylaw 19625 - Closure of Two Vehicular Accesses to a Titled Parcel located at 22910 Stony Plain Road NW
  • 7.13 Bylaw 19587 - To Designate the Bugis Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

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

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19644 - General Repealing Bylaw 2021
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19616 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Beaumaris Neighbourhood
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19617 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19618 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19619 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19621 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Garneau Neighbourhood
  • 7.8 Bylaw 19622 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvement in the Garneau Neighbourhood (Special Character Area)
  • 7.12 Bylaw 19625 - Closure of Two Vehicular Accesses to a Titled Parcel located at 22910 Stony Plain Road NW
  • 7.13 Bylaw 19587 - To Designate the Bugis Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Reports

6.1

Spring 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

A. Corbould, City Manager; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services; C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger
  1. That amendments to the 2021-2022 Operating Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00451, be approved.
  2. That the 2021 operating expenditure budget for the Office of the City Manager be increased by $8.0 million, on a one-time basis, with funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve, for the purpose of emergent COVID-19 recovery needs, which may include items such as, but not limited to, municipal election modification expenses, re-opening of civic services and facilities, or temporary support for vulnerable populations, provided that no single category exceeds $2.0 million, and with reporting back to Council on use of funds.
  3. That the service package for Valley Line SE - Increased Service Level as shown in Attachment 5 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00451, be approved with $904,000 one-time funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve in 2021 and $3,079,000 ongoing funding from an increase to the tax levy in 2022.
  4. That the Safety Codes, Permits and Inspections service package, as set out in Attachment 3 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00451, be approved, with $386,000 funding on an ongoing basis from a transfer from financial strategies.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Caterina

  Tax Notice Format - Education Tax Information

  That Administration provide a report on the benefits and challenges of clearly separating out the Provincial education tax requisition in the City of Edmonton tax notices.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2022, City Council

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

6.2

Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Summary of Historical Cuts to Operating and Capital Dollars - Local Impacts of Alberta Budget 2021

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

  That the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00480, be referred to the Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment to consider the addition of further detail in Table 1 related to the commitments column.

  Due Date: June 7, 2021, Spring Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

  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)

6.3

Approval of Expropriations - Valley Line West, Utility Rights of Way, Various Locations

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. McKeen
  1. That the expropriation of the Utility Rights of Way in the lands as shown and legally described in Attachment 1 of the April 19, 2021 Office of the City Manager report OCM00523, (the “Utility Rights of Way”), be approved.
  2. That all steps under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c. E-13 (the “Expropriation Act”) be taken to complete the expropriation, including but not limited to, registering a certificate of approval of expropriation, and serving the notices of expropriation, notices of proposed payment, and notices of possession.

  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)

6.4

Council Calendar Changes - June Recess and Agenda Review Committee Timing 

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

1. That the recess currently scheduled from June 7 to June 11, 2021, be rescheduled to May 31 to June 4, 2021.
2. That the May 18, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be rescheduled to May 25, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
3. That the May 31/June 2, 2021, City Council meeting be rescheduled to June 7, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with continuation on June 9, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
4. That the June 1, 2021, City Council Public Hearing be rescheduled to June 8, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
5. That the June 2, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee - Non-regular meeting for the Youth Council Chair Interview and Shortlisting be cancelled.
6. That the June 3, 2021, Emergency Advisory Committee meeting be rescheduled to June 10, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
7. That the Orders of the Day for the June 22, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be changed from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
8. That an Agenda Review Committee meeting be scheduled on July 6, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., to discuss the quarterly lookahead.
9. That the Orders of the Day for the July 27, 2021, Agenda Review Committee meeting be changed to adjourn at 9:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m., and no longer include the quarterly lookahead.

6.5

COVID-19 Funding Requests 2021

M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, and E. Robar, City Operations; S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Szabo and H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger
  1. That the 2021 and 2022 operating budgets be adjusted on a one-time basis to reflect the adjustments to individual branch expenditure budgets as outlined in Attachment 2 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00546, as a result of the COVID-19 recovery, with offsetting funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  2. That capital profile 21-61-3411 Active Air and Surface Purification Technology, as set out in Attachment 3 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00546, be approved with funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  3. That an agreement between the City of Edmonton and Alberta Health Services for operational support related to the operation of a vaccination clinic at the EXPO Centre, up to a maximum of $1.3 million, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
• Amendment:
  Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Attachment 2 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00546 be amended to replace the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Levy Offset with option 1 to fund 100 percent of the 2021 BIA levy, for a total cost of $3.4 million (as outlined on page 4 of the April 19, 2021 Financial and Corporate Services report), funded through $0.9 million in BIA support funds carried forward into the 2021 operating budget, and the remaining $2.5 million through the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  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)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger
  1. That the 2021 and 2022 operating budgets be adjusted on a one-time basis to reflect the adjustments to individual branch expenditure budgets as outlined in amended Attachment 2 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00546, as a result of the COVID-19 recovery, with offsetting funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  2. That capital profile 21-61-3411 Active Air and Surface Purification Technology, as set out in Attachment 3 of the April 19, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00546, be approved with funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.
  3. That an agreement between the City of Edmonton and Alberta Health Services for operational support related to the operation of a vaccination clinic at the EXPO Centre, up to a maximum of $1.3 million, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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: B. Henderson

  Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw

  That Administration provide amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw to remove any fees to sign up for the monthly payment plan.

  Due Date: May 17, 2021, City 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)

6.6

Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Zero Emission Bus Program - Canada Infrastructure Bank Debt Financing of Additional Electric Buses

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

That capital profile 21-61-3621 - Electric Buses - ZEB Program, set out in Attachment 2 of the April 12, 2021, City Operations report CO00366, be approved with funding as follows: 

• $12,560,000 transferred from existing capital profile CM-66-3600 Bus Fleet & Equipment Rehabilitation and Replacement, and 
• $14,440,000 of new Tax-Supported Debt from the Canada Infrastructure Bank - Zero Emissions Buses Program.

6.7

Edmonton Economic Action Plan - Clarify Measurement, Targets, Reporting Cycle and Implementation Leads

J. Chase, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation and answered questions.

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

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  Edmonton Economic Action Plan - Mobilization of Capital and Red Tape Reduction

  That Administration, in partnership with City-funded economic development partners and other partners where appropriate, return to Committee with an update on implementation of the Edmonton Economic Action Plan, specifically including:

  • Update on mobilization of capital in Edmonton, including case -studies and measurements related to captured investment in Edmonton; 
  • Update on red tape reduction to align with business/investor timelines;

  Due Date: First Quarter 2022, 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)

6.8

Revised Community Energy Transition Strategy - Final Strategy, Action Plan and Policy

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

  1. That the Community Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 12, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report UFCSD00209, be approved, as the City of Edmonton’s climate change mitigation plan.

  2. That the Climate Resilience Policy C627, as set out in Attachment 7, be approved with the following amendment, and that Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy Policy C585 and Sustainable Building Policy C532, be repealed:

  1. On Page 1 under Statement, delete and replace part 1 as follows:
     "Act to reduce emissions by 35% by 2025, 50% by 2030 and be a carbon neutral community by 2050 through Energy Transition to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”.

  Community Energy Transition Strategy - Annual Update

  3. That Administration, in the annual reporting on the implementation of the revised Energy Transition Strategy (as articulated in Attachment 1 of the April 12, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report UFCSD00209)

  1. identify annual emissions reductions needed to achieve the targets outlined in the strategy (a 35% reduction in community emissions by 2025 and 50% reduction in community emission by 2030 from 2005 levels), 
  2. identify “negative emissions” needed to stay within the community carbon budget; identify progress towards achieving those targets and the carbon budget, and
  3. identify any corresponding corrective actions that should return through the appropriate budget discussions at Council.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2022, City Council

  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)

6.9

2022 Transit Fee Schedule

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, made a presentation and answered questions.

M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, and H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services; and C. Hotton-MacDonald and C. Ryan City Operations, answered questions.

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the 2022 Fee Schedule for Edmonton Transit Service, with amendments to include categories specific to Smart Fare, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 12, 2021, City Operations report CO00444, be approved.
  2. That the Edmonton Transit Service branch revenue budget be reduced by $473,000 on a one-time basis in 2021 and January 2022 to defer the budgeted cash transit fare increase to $3.75 from May 1 to February 1 in 2022, funded by a transfer from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  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)

6.10

City of Edmonton 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements

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

That the 2020 City of Edmonton audited consolidated financial statements, as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 16, 2021 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00537, be approved.

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19644 - General Repealing Bylaw 2021

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19644 received three readings.

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel
  1. That the City Policies listed in Attachment 2 of the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Manager report CR_8139, be repealed.
  2. That the motions listed in Attachment 3 of the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Manager report CR_8139, be rescinded.
  3. That revised Civic Protocol Policy C419B, as set out in Attachment 4 of the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Manager report CR_8139, be approved.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.2

Bylaw 19616 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Beaumaris Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19616 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19617 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19617 received three readings.

7.4

Bylaw 19618 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvements in the Malmo Plains Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19618 received three readings.

7.5

Bylaw 19619 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19619 received three readings.

7.6

Bylaw 19620 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Calder Neighbourhood - Crown Land

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19620 received first reading.

7.7

Bylaw 19621 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Garneau Neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19621 received three readings.

7.8

Bylaw 19622 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Decorative Street Lights Local Improvement in the Garneau Neighbourhood (Special Character Area)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19622 received three readings.

7.9

Bylaw 19665 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, purchase and finance City Operations Project, Electric Buses - Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program

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

  That Bylaw 19665 be read a first time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

7.10

Bylaw 19462 - Amendment to the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan

Items 7.10 and 7.11 were dealt with together.

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

  That Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (7 to 6)

7.11

Charter Bylaw 19463 - To allow for a short mid-rise residential building, Garneau

Items 7.10 and 7.11 were dealt with together.

7.12

Bylaw 19625 - Closure of Two Vehicular Accesses to a Titled Parcel located at 22910 Stony Plain Road NW

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19625 received three readings.

7.13

Bylaw 19587 - To Designate the Bugis Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19587 received three readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Bus Network Redesign Implementation Review (A. Paquette)

C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

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

  1. That Administration provide a report to Committee following a review of the implementation of the Bus Network Redesign, including:

  Bus Network Redesign - Interim Review

  a. an accelerated interim review of successes and shortfalls with routes, timing, and frequency.

  Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2021, Executive Committee

  Transit Funding Model Options

  b. high level strategy for more routes during the rollout where need and demand are indicated.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2022, Executive Committee

  Mass Transit System - Sustainable Funding and Service Growth

  2. That Administration provide a report to Committee with recommendations outlining a predictable, sustainable funding formula that sees incremental but impactful increases to the transit system going forward and an outline of current capacity for service growth.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2022, 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)

8.2

Initiative to Designate the North Saskatchewan River a Heritage River (M. Walters)

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

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

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks conditionally supporting the initiative being led by Smoky Lake County in collaboration with other river municipalities and Indigenous groups to nominate 818 km of the North Saskatchewan River across Alberta as a Heritage River under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS).

  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

Traffic Control Device at 188 Street and 69 Avenue (S. Hamilton)

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

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

  That Administration evaluate and determine the appropriate action for the traffic control device at 188 Street and 69 Avenue, as approved at the March 23, 2016, Transportation Committee meeting, including consideration of removal of the device, and make any required adjustments in conjunction with other traffic safety changes throughout Edmonton currently under consideration by Administration.

  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)

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  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 9.1.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:01 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021.

  
  
• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: D. Iveson

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 12:06 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021.

  
  

9.1

City Manager Update - Verbal report

City Council met in private at 11:01 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021.

A. Corbould, City Manager, made a presentation and answered questions.

City Council met in public at 12:06 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021.

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

  That the City Manager Update - Verbal report, April 19, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00532 be referred to the next City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee meeting to inform the path forward for the annual review cycle.

  Due Date: To be determined

  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: M. Nickel

  That the City Manager Update - Verbal report, April 19, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00532 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)

9.2

Appointment of Externally-Nominated Representatives to Civic Agencies - Edmonton Design Committee and Naming Committee

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

1. That the externally-nominated representatives listed in Attachment 1 of the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00520 be appointed to the Edmonton Design Committee for the term of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
2. That the externally-nominated representative listed in Attachment 2 of the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00520 be appointed to the Naming Committee for the term of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
3. That the April 19, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00520 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.

9.3

Naming Rights Agreement

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

1. That the Naming Rights Agreement between the City of Edmonton, Baseball Edmonton Inc. and Maximized Promotions Inc., as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 14, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00462, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That the April 14, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00462 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to the business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021.